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16Jan

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When Did Coffee Become A Status Symbol?

Odds are when you go to the grocery store, you see many people with a Starbucks coffee cup in hand. At some point, this has made it to almost a "right of passage" to get into the grocery store. What's funny about this is most of these cups are filled up with low-quality "coffee" beverages which are mostly made up of sugar and chocolate. Those who have one of these cups in their hand probably wouldn't be able to tell a cup of coffee from Starbucks from a cup of your regular old gas station coffee. Another thing that gets lost in this is why not support the local guy? While Starbucks, Dunkin and Tim Horton coffee chains boom, there are many local coffee shops that provide a better product at a similar price. Plus you are helping someone in your community build and maintain their business, ...

Starbucks Or Dunkin Donuts, Who Has Better Coffee?

16Jan

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Starbucks Or Dunkin Donuts, Who Has Better Coffee?

People love their coffee. Some people can't go through an entire day without it, and some people can't go through half a day without it. Coffee provides an instant burst of energy for those who need it, and caffeine is a stimulant of the body and the mind. Two of the most popular brands in the nation are Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts. In bigger cities, you can't go a few blocks without seeing one of the two and there are branches of each present in both towns as well. Some people swear by Starbucks and some people swear by Dunkin Donuts. Let's look at some of the pros and cons of each in order to determine whose is better. First, let's look at Starbucks. The coffee giant has exploded during the last 15 years, and they've even expanded to various drinks and foods beyond coffee. Stil...

12Jan

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The Salad Of Modern Times

While we completely agree that eating salad is eating healthy, the many choices and food combinations today seem to have neglected the real essence of salads. True salad is abundant in organic ingredients. It is loaded with darker greens, fruits and raw vegetables in low-fat vinaigrette that offers low in fat and low in calorie meal. This is called the salad matrix. It is an approach to encourage darker-colored greens and more organic components in light dressing to guarantee high amounts of proteins, calcium, vitamins, digestive enzymes and antioxidants. We may find it hard to adapt, but low in fat salads are the only way to change our eating lifestyle for the better. It's simply dabbing in the raw and nourish in a bowl of greens. Here are sample salad matrix recipes to try: Simple Oran...

Love beer? We’ve got 10 recipes that will have you hopping (see what we did there?) into the kitchen now

12Jan

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Love beer? We’ve got 10 recipes that will have you hopping (see what we did there?) into the kitchen now

There is something about the idea of falling leaves that makes me want to cook with beer. I have no clue what that's all about, but whenever the temperatures even hint at dropping a few degrees, I want to bust out a six-pack of lager style beer and start making chili. If I'm being honest however, I just enjoy beer period. Whether in a beergarita or in place of a light-bodied white wine in my mussels, I believe that beer is one of the most underutilized tools in any must have seasoning kit. There are just so many endless flavor profiles not to mention amazing craft beer being produced right here in the South. Adding beer to your cooking routine not only helps to tenderize and flavor your recipe, it also allows for you to sneak a few sips here and there. From grilled meats to savory st...

Whats Good: Tasty Leftover Brisket Recipes To Try

14Jan

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Whats Good: Tasty Leftover Brisket Recipes To Try

If you had a barbecue party the day before and have plenty of leftover food, don't throw them out - you can use them to create new delicious dishes. A lot of people would agree that beef brisket is better on day 2! If you have no idea how to repurpose your leftover beef dish, here are some tasty leftover beef brisket recipes that you should try now! Leftover Brisket Smoked Chili What you need: 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced 1 can black beans 1 can kidney beans Olive oil 1/2 red pepper, seeded and diced 1/2 green pepper, diced 1/2 white onion, diced 3 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes 3 1/2 cups fire roasted tomatoes 1 1/4 cup brisket 2 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teapsoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teas...

13Jan

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Decaf Anyone?

That Morning Cup o' Joe May Do More Than Perk You Up: It Might Destroy You. With a Starbucks on virtually every block, and "a grande iced triple-shot, extra-whipped skim mocha" a normal way to ask for an afternoon drink, it's not always easy to remember what it was that we drank before the caffeination of Manhattan. With a couple of cups of java just to get going in the morning and a double espresso to concentrate better in the afternoon, coffee is becoming synonymous with energy. And New York is all about energy. But is it good for us? Symptoms of caffeine overuse include depression, anxiety, restlessness, stomach upsets, nausea and vomiting. Moderate to heavy coffee consumption may even lead to heart disease. Addiction to sugary coffee drinks or sweet colas may also lead to extreme mo...

18Dec

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3 Smart Fall Sweets Swaps And Tips

(BPT) - As the leaves begin to change color and the temperatures get a little cooler, it can be challenging to stay on track with your nutritional goals. Cooler months often come with less outdoor activity as you begin to hunker down indoors. But the change in seasons doesn’t have to mean giving up on your wellness — or sacrificing a sweet treat you enjoy. “There are many ways to follow a balanced lifestyle that allow you to live your best healthy life,” said Colette Heimowitz, vice president of Nutrition and Education at Simply Good Foods Company. “All it takes is a little planning, and snack options without a ton of sugar — that still taste delicious and fit into your lifestyle.” Heimowitz offers a few easy and tasty ways to incorporate healthy habits into your lifestyle this fal...

3 Hearty, Fall Desserts That Don’t Involve Making Pie Crust

18Dec

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3 Hearty, Fall Desserts That Don’t Involve Making Pie Crust

Fall baking is about more than just pumpkin and apple pies. When we’re planning the dessert course for weekend dinner parties (or hey, just Thursday night’s treat), we glean inspiration from fall colors and cooling temperatures just as often as fall ingredients. Caramel, warm spice and golden brown toppings all make an appearance in our favorite new fall desserts. Cast Iron Apple Cobbler Fewer dishes are more comforting in fall than a warm apple cobbler. In our cast iron skillet version, we use tart Granny Smith apples to offset the sweetness of the sweet, caramel-y filling. Granny Smiths also maintain some of their texture throughout the baking process, so you won’t end up with applesauce cobbler. We like to saute our apples to cook out some of their moisture, then we build the filling ...

9Oct

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Pumpkin Seeds And Their Health Benefits

Pumpkins were one of the foods the Spanish and Portuguese explorers of the 15th century discovered in the Americas, which they transported back to Europe. The pumpkin fared better than the tomato and potato as regards the suspicions of the Europeans and it was widely cultivated. Most people are unaware of the health benefits of pumpkin seeds and generally remove them and throw them away. However they can be used in soups and sauces as well as a healthy snack. You can roast them yourself after drying them with or without salt and in their shells. Some pumpkin seeds are not surrounded by a husk but mostly you have to take off the ivory-coloured outer husk to get at the dark-green seed inside. In Greece people eat these as snacks and they are called passé tempo. They contain monounsaturated ...

Curry And Rice In 90-Seconds – With Proper Good!

13Nov

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Curry And Rice In 90-Seconds – With Proper Good!

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