Most studies show drinking water does boost your metabolism, but by how much? According to a 2003 study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology, participants showed a 30 percent metabolic increase that lasted between 10 and 40 minutes after drinking two cups of water. By drinking the recommended 8 cups per day, you would… Read More >>
Life moves quickly and people need to eat. If you’re tired of taking your family through the drive-thru there is a healthier, and less expensive, option. Here are seven emergency meals made quick: #1 Kebabs Your grocer’s deli counter is jam packed with ready to go meals. You can grab a package of kebabs, toss… Read More >>
When someone talks about a balanced diet, do you know what they mean? Is there only one diet that is balanced or can there be more? In other words, can your balanced diet differ from someone else’s balanced diet? These are all questions that come to mind when talking about a diet that is “balanced”.… Read More >>
When it comes to weight loss, we are all guilty of setting our sights too high too fast, only to come down crashing twice as hard and even eventually quitting. While it is wonderful to have high aspirations, when it comes to weight loss, it is important to stay grounded, set small goals, and proceed… Read More >>
Are you still getting over Christmas? I sure am. Although I’ve put the Christmas tree and decorations away, there’s still one more thing lingering in my pantry – Candy Canes! I definitely need to get rid of them soon, and with Valentine’s Day coming up, they make quite the useful treat. Let’s see what we… Read More >>
All I can say is that TIME FLIES! With all the hectic gift shopping and present wrapping out of the way, now it’s time for a delightful Christmas dinner. Of course, if you’re hosting, you must include appetizers, drinks, and the best prime rib ever (or roast duck, beef wellingtons, and glazed ham). Other side… Read More >>
I searched high and low, tried out many many many recipes until I finally settled on this one for what I think is the BEST hot apple cider. But don’t discount other recipes. There are ones that call for fresh ginger, some that call for maple syrup, a bit of lemon, even honey. You can… Read More >>
Last year I made this fantastic fall harvest salad for our holiday dinner. It does take a bit more time to make the Peppered Parmesan Bowls but it sure makes the presentation of the salad just amazing. And one thing I’ve learned being in the wedding event industry is that presentation makes ordinary foods taste… Read More >>
Good Morning! Happy Black Friday! I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving along with tons of leftovers! What are you going to do with all this leftover food? Well, there are delicious leftover Thanksgiving recipes to turn to and they will not disappoint. Here are my 3 favorites to mock up, and what… Read More >>
Today’s healthy recipe is one I make often. I once ate this dill garlic carrot dish at a restaurant and have recreated it every year as either a side dish at the holidays, or as an appetizer dish. It’s relatively simple to put together, and you can play around with the flavors for the perfect… Read More >>
