Prevent Food-borne Illnesses

Prevent Food-borne Illnesses

Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes

Food safety is something that every cook needs to take seriously. With 81 million cases of food-borne sickness occurring every year in the United States, it’s important to understand how food poisoning can be prevented. Thankfully, most people who get sick as a result of contaminated food recover quickly and…

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Sports Drinks

Sports Drinks

Food & Recipes / Food Product Reviews

With all the television commercials, magazine advertisements and general hype about sports drinks, you might be inclined to think that you need to grab that bottle of Gatorade before heading to the gym. The simple truth is that for most of us that is just not necessary. Unless you are…

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Quick and Nutritious One-Pot Meals

Quick and Nutritious One-Pot Meals

Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes

It’s not uncommon for families to eat non-nutritious food these days. With everyone working and running around, who really has time to cook anymore? The way to keep healthy food in your family’s diet is to learn quick and easy ways to make delicious and nutritious one-dish meals that everyone…

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An Informational Guide to Wine Tasting

An Informational Guide to Wine Tasting

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

Think that you aren’t sophisticated enough or don’t fit in the right income bracket to enjoy wine-tasting? Think again. These tips will help you fake your way through a wine-tasting session — or develop a lifelong Epicurean hobby (the finest pleasures, not the most!). Supplies – All you really need…

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Alcohol and Cooking: Which Brands Are Best?

Alcohol and Cooking: Which Brands Are Best?

Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes

Have you ever thought about combining alcohol with your cooking? Alcohol actually adds a lot of flavor to your recipes. Just think of vanilla, an alcohol-based extract that provides intense flavoring. By incorporating alcohol into your cooking you can create a palate-pleasing taste. Some recipes require alcohol in order to…

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Time to Make the Donuts

Time to Make the Donuts

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

Everyone loves donuts. Whether you prefer these sweet treats first thing in the morning with a cup of coffee, as a late night snack, or anytime in between, you can make your favorite donuts right in your own kitchen. Quick and Easy Cinnamon Sugar Donuts Sometimes, the best recipes are…

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How to Make Homemade Candy

How to Make Homemade Candy

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

Most people fear the task of making homemade candy because they hear stories of candy thermometers and high-heat, quick-preparation methods where one wrong move could cost you the recipe. We’ve put together some great low-fuss recipes that will be a hit in your candy jar! Truffles Don’t think that fancy…

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