The food has always been one of my favorite parts of Halloween, particularly all the different types of candy and candy-like desserts. There are just so many fantastic options out there, and they really make the holiday special. But, why limit it … [Continue reading]
Confession: I've never been to Mexico but I certainly love Mexican food. Without a doubt, it's my favorite 'cultural' food that you can find here in the USA. After have lived in Europe for half a decade and Asia for another half a decade, the first … [Continue reading]
There is an amazing variety of fruits and vegetables out there, yet, we seem to get in the groove of buying the same ones over and over again. Not only is this boring, but we are missing out on such a wide variety of other produce out there – and … [Continue reading]
After doing some research for a Snickers-themed recipe roundup I found two awesome recipes that helped me to create my own. This chocolate pretzel protein shake is a great post-workout refuel and recovery snack, or you can drink it in the evening to … [Continue reading]
I might not be all that familiar with Indian culture, but like many Americans, I know that I love Indian food. There is something fantastic about the combination of spices and sauce that just works so well together. Perhaps what I love the most is … [Continue reading]
Fall is fast approaching, and with it comes cooler weather, bright leaves and a range of seasonal flavors. The most common is, of course, pumpkin spice – and at this time of year everything seems to be pumpkin spice flavored, even if the flavor … [Continue reading]
What else can you say about squash other than it looks cool, and might taste great if you cook it right? Great tasting squash usually relies on cooking the heck out of it since you can't eat it raw. Some varieties, like butternut squash and even … [Continue reading]
Pizza is such an amazing food that not just tastes good, it actually inspired people. How else could the humous Twitter account Tweet Like A Pizza that serves no other purpose other than to send daily pizza thoughts come into existence? Sometimes … [Continue reading]
Fermented dishes have been a culinary staple for hundreds of years. No doubt they were discovered after mom left a plate of something in the kitchen for a little too long and the flavor started to change. In fact, that's pretty much the story of how … [Continue reading]
Coffee in the morning a Red Bull after lunch is what gets me through the day, but on bad days, I may need to double up on each. It's a bad habit, and I'm trying to break it. Infusing your body with caffeine on a daily basis means you build a … [Continue reading]