Food
Posts that cover food. There is a wide range of posts in the food category. There are recipes posts, holiday menu posts, and dessert posts. There are also posts about different types of diets and restaurants.
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Making Your Own Chai Tea Latte
Since I mentioned chai tea latte as one of the things I love about fall, I decided to post a recipe. Yum! Have you ever tried to make your own chai tea? Chai tea is typically a spiced tea that comes from Indian roots and contains a variety of spices. You can buy various mixes to make the tea in your own home, but if you want to go the extra mile, you can learn how to make your very own chai tea from scratch. As a chai tea latte fan, I have used each of the different methods – the premade chai tea base that you just add milk…
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10 Things I Love About Fall
There are so many things to like or love about Fall. In this post, I reveal what I like most about fall and why. My answers may not be what you might expect! (or they might– points for that if they are!) College Football Saturdays As an only child, I started watching football with my father at a young age. Also, growing up in Alabama, college football was a huge deal throughout the state. This love of college football has stuck with me throughout my life. When the end of summer comes, and the kickoff classic comes on, I get a charge. While I do enjoy attending college games, I…
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7 Ways to Develop Healthier Eating Habits
Eating. It’s such a big deal in almost everyone’s lives – for various reason—unfortunately. Obviously, we all have to eat—even busy people. For most of us, there’s a time issue – just not enough time in the day for shopping, preparation, and cooking for every meal. Leading to more ready-made meals, which are high in fat, salt, and sugar content. Even when you plan ahead, sometimes it just doesn’t work out for whatever reason – it’s life, right? Not having a plan (or having a plan that falls through) leads to more visits to restaurants, especially at fast food establishments. This of course, means eating foods high in fat and…
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Infused Water 101 and How to Make It
It’s clear, odorless, and tasteless, but most living creatures cannot exist without it. Water keeps us alive. It keeps our cells hydrated and plump. It also flushes out toxins to naturally cleanse our insides. Hydrating year-round is essential. However, in the spring, the weather is warmer, and you spend more time outside, sweating more and requiring even more hydration. This gets worse in the summer. There are times when drinking water gets redundant and boring. Instead of buying vitamin water, flavored sparkling water, or sports drinks, why not try to incorporate nature’s good stuff, all in one place, right in your own home? What Is Infused Water? Infused water has…
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4 Reasons to Decrease Your Sugar Consumption
There’s been a lot of talk in the media about the evils of sugar consumption. It’s hidden in all sorts of foods including bread and salad dressing. Add to that our love for things like cookies and ice cream and it’s no wonder our sugar consumption is skyrocketing. Unfortunately, all this added sugar is doing a lot of damage to our health, and it’s making us gain weight. It’s time to cut added sugar from our diet — a sugar detox if you will. Did I actually write that? I have the biggest sweet tooth in Texas. No package of Oreos was safe from me during my younger years. Ice…
