Month: October 2020

The Greek diet is one that is bursting with fresh flavors and excellent nutrition. With a cuisine consisting of fresh vegetables, a wide variety of meats such as lamb, chicken and pork, the Greek diet is known for being one of the healthiest across the world. The fantastic use of herbs and spices gives Greek food distinct flavors, of which are heightened with the liberal use of olives, lemons and garlic which are used frequently within many traditional and family recipes. Renowned for being lovers of family celebrations, food is a huge part of any special occasion and religious…

Myrtle Beach is lucky the Toniolo family picked our area for the second location of their Italian restaurant called Stefano’s Cucina Rustica. They’ve owned the first location of the same name in Florence for 19 years. The owners are Steve and Anna Toniolo, and their 23-year-old son, Steve, is the general manager of the new eatery, which is in Carolina Forest. Steve is a recent college grad with a business degree. Stefano’s has a warm décor rich with colors of a Tuscan sunset: umber, sienna, misty green. Low metal ceiling fans and lights have a terra cotta hue, and…

With veganism becoming increasingly popular nowadays, many folk on the vegan diet are in desperate need for quick and easy vegan recipes to accommodate their busy lifestyle. Fortunately over the past couple of decades an abundance of vegan recipe ideas and information has emerged to cater for the needs of this ever-growing veganism lifestyle. Below are some quick and easy vegan recipe ideas for your breakfast, lunch and dinners. Easy & Quick Vegan Breakfast Recipes & Ideas Pancakes Stir together in a bowl: 1 Cup flour, 1 Tbsp. sugar, 2 Tbsp. baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Add…

Have you planned a long trip? Are you out to explore the world by every means of transport such as train, air flights, road travel etc? Are you a little bit weary that you have to attend the rest room often? This article on foods to eat while travelling to avoid frequent poop-stops has just the valuable information to help you out. There may be several reasons why you make frequent trips. It could be the result of allergy or food intolerance. If you have similar doubts, then better note the specified foods in a diary. For example, you…

In Japan sakana nabe (fish stew) is a very popular dish. It is popular all year round but is more popular during winter. Lots of Japanese nabe recipes needs ingredients that are only available in Japan. This recipe is for a nabe that you can prepare wherever you are. If you are having problems finding the proper ingredients, you can use similar ingredients that have similar taste. The preparation is also very easy and you can also prepare this outdoors and enjoy it with your friends and family. Japanese Sakana Nabe Recipe Ingredients: – Any kind of white meat…

Week-day lunch for most folk should fulfill two criteria: it must be easy and quick to prepare, and it also should be tasty and enjoyable. For persons on the vegan diet, sometimes they can get a bit exhausted of thinking of new and exciting lunch ideas that are easy to prepare. In actual fact, there are so many tasty ideas and recipes for healthy vegan lunches, it’s all about knowing your options! Below are some fun and delicious ideas for your vegan lunch, as well as some delicious and super easy vegan lunch recipes for you to make. Crackers…

Vegetable shopping: Vegetables should be firm and have a nice appearance. The color should be rich. Vegetables are like men, if they’re wilted and flabby, leave them in the store. Go for the young and firm. (This could be the reason that I’m back sitting on the shelf.) Asparagus Asparagus stems should be firm and thin, with deep green or purple closed tips. Use asparagus within a day or two after purchasing for best flavor. Store in the refrigerator with the ends wrapped in a damp paper towel, and be sure to place the asparagus in the back of…

WHAT IS A SALAD ANYWAY? Salad Definition: – “any combination of raw or cooked vegetables, meat, seafood, and/or fruit, nuts, or cheese usually served with a topping (dressing) or a dip”. Boy that’s simple – and it leaves us with endless creative possibilities. There are many common salad ingredients which can be used in combinations for: – green salads – mostly made with a type of lettuce as a base ingredient – added items could be raw vegetables, fruits, nuts, cooked meats, eggs, cheeses, etc. These are usually topped with a dressing that is either mayonnaise based (dressing) or…

Joe Stepaniak’s “Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook” was among the first cookbooks I bought after deciding to adopt a vegan diet 3 years ago. For those not familiar with the term “uncheese”, Stepaniak uses it to describe rich-tasting spreads, dips, sauces and blocks produced with dairy-free whole foods (primarily beans, nuts, or grains). Cheese lovers be forewarned: you may be in for some disappointment if you’re expecting tofu to taste like Feta cheese or chickpeas like Havarti. The book’s introduction even acknowledges that “uncheeses are not going to be like dairy cheeses, so please adjust your expectations accordingly. “ Unfortunately I…

If you and your kids have been anxiously awaiting getting back in the garden, the wait is over! There are a number of fabulous spring veggies you can start weeks before the last frost, as early as the soil can be worked without sticking to your tools. Many of these crops also happen to be extremely kid-friendly. The Perfect Pea My all-time kid favorite is the shelling pea. Here are some of the reasons they are my absolute top pick for gardening with children: 1) You can plant them early in the season, perfect for impatient little ones (and…