Food Bites & Articles
7 Tips for Crockin’ in Your Slow Cooker
The Crock Pot/slow cooker has become a kitchen staple. Between stews, soups, dips, and desserts the Crock Pot is a busy cook's best friend. We've gathered seven tips that will help you to be a crockin' pro.1. Don't Peek Inside.We...
Freshen-Up Your Fish Friday Recipes
As many of you know from my past posts, I love fish and many weeks I do Fish Friday. A technique I frequently use when preparing the meal is to encrust the fish. Encrusting is basically a fancy way to...
The History of Mardi Gras
For many people, when they think of Mardi Gras, they think of a giant party in Brazil, Venice, or New Orleans. Mardi Gras roots can be traced back to pagan celebration rituals of spring of fertility. As Christianity became widespread,...
8 Healthy Smoothie Recipes
Looking to mix things up in your diet? Check out these super delicious smoothies that you’ll never believe are healthy! Healthy Apple Pie Smoothie “Its blend of sweet honey, creamy yogurt, apples, and milk satisfies your apple pie cravings without...
7 Pistachio Recipes You’ll Go Nuts For
We’re going nutty over these beyond yummy pistachio recipes! From breakfast to dinner to dessert, there’s a recipe to help you get more pistachio in your life.
Tips for Storing Your Groceries
There's nothing more satisfying then opening the fridge (or cabinets) and seeing it full of fantastic food. Gets your taste buds flowing deciding what to create in the kitchen. And, there's nothing worse than figuring out what you're going to...
A Cake Fit for a King – The History of the King Cake
A king cake is a unique type of cake traditionally made twice a year. The cake symbolizes the three wise men or Kings who brought presents to baby Jesus. It is first made on the 12th day of Christmas. More...
How to Host a Mardi Gras Party
Planning a Mardi Gras party? Here’s everything you need to make it seriously awesome and laissez les bons temps rouler! 1. Mardi Gras Themed Decor The three colors you need to stick to are purple, yellow and green - however,...
Get Crockin’ in the Kitchen
Things have been so busy recently my slow cooker is getting quite the workout. Breakfast, dinner or dessert there's no meal the crock pot can't handle.Starting breakfast the night before means you can serve a super yummy meal for family...
5 Different Delicious Margaritas You Need to Make
Are you searching for your lost shaker of salt yet? Well you better start because we heard it’s always 5 o’clock in Margaritaville. Say cheers to these absolutely amazing margarita recipes! 1. Top Shelf Margarita >>Click Here for Recipe
The Margarita Mystery
The claim to fame about the beloved margarita may be up in the air forever. There are about as many stories and people claiming responsibility as lovers of the famous drink. Okay, maybe not that many… but there are a...
The 11 Mint Chocolate Recipes of Your Dreams
These 2 flavors are mint to be together (see what we did there?) - check out these 11 delicious mint chocolate recipes!
Healthy Foods You Should Be Incorporating Into Your Diet
When it comes to dieting in the New Year, you should be thinking more and not less. Whether you’re trying to lose a few pounds or just support a healthy energized body, the key is stocking your pantry full of...
How to Up Your Vitamin D Intake in the Winter
Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient that can be hard to get enough of, especially in the winter. It plays a significant role in promoting absorption of calcium during digestion as well as signaling bone building cells. Vitamin D is...
Foods to Help Fight Inflammation
Right now, the words anti-inflammatory are hot in the news and media. The buzz has created a controversy; there are so many lists of anti-inflammatory foods out there it's hard to keep track. How do you know what you should...