As the old song says, “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.” And we just can’t get enough of it! Did you know that 9% of all milk that U.S. dairy farmers produce is used to make our favorite cold, creamy indulgence? Pick any two-week period, and you’ll find 40% of us […]
Everyone knows that the key to a healthy life is getting the right amount of fruits and veggies. Many vegetables are actually about 85% to 95% water, and are able to hydrate the skin to reduce wrinkles, in addition to providing phytonutrients which protect against aging by preventing cell damage from toxins, stress, the sun, […]
Everyone was taught at an early age what ought to be an ideal diet rich in fruits in vegetables; whether they followed that diet into adulthood is an entirely different matter. The United States federal dietary guidelines recommend that people should eat 1.5-2 cups of fruit per day and 2-3 cups of vegetables per day. […]
If there is one safe bet in American consumerism, it’s that dessert sales will always be sky-high. Despite the endless barrage of crazy diet fads and low-calorie products, people still can’t resist the allure of a delicious cup of ice cream or frozen yogurt. In addition to tastiness, ice cream is also a great source […]
If there’s one thing in this world you can nearly guarantee, it’s that almost everybody loves ice cream or an ice cream substitute, such as frozen yogurt. Many ice cream shops are seasonal, leaving people hungry for more in the fall and winter months when their favorite local shops have closed up for the cold […]
We know we don’t eat enough vegetables. That’s because they just do not taste good. That’s what it really comes down to, right? However, we need those vegetables. I bet you didn’t know that eating fruit and vegetables at least three times a day instead of just once or not at all is strongly associated […]
Weddings are once-in-a-lifetime, memorable occasions and deserve to be treated as such. A well-organized, well-planned wedding can be memorable, creating great moments that everyone in attendance can cherish for years to come. As it is with any event that involves large numbers of people in different roles, weddings need to be carefully planned and executed […]
The idea that an apprentice chef would intentionally sign up for a course of study that would not allow them to handle any food until after at least two years, is indeed, an odd one to most American diners, but for sushi chefs, it is both expected and normal. The total training time for sushi […]
One food that has recently garnered attention and increased popularity, especially in the United States and Canada has been hummus, both store bought and homemade. It’s a healthy alternative to chips or other salty snack foods, comes in a variety of flavors, and is relatively inexpensive. It’s versatile and tasty, while still being a health […]
Every foodie is constantly looking for ways to “spice” up their home cooking and enhance the flavors of their dishes. While you tinker with hundreds of spices, your best option for adding incredible flavor to your dishes is something you may have never considered: fennel pollen. While fennel pollen may fool you into thinking your […]
