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How to Raise Your Kids to Eat Well and Not Be Picky Eaters

  • Spence Cooper
  • July 29, 2017

According to a study by professor Mildred Horodynski of Michigan State University's College of Nursing, a mother's eating habits has a huge impact on whether her child consumes enough fruits and vegetables. The study was published in the journal Public Health Nursing, and evaluated nearly 400 low-i... Read More »

11 Popular Fast Foods You’ll Never Have To Buy Again

  • Spence Cooper
  • July 27, 2017

Doctors and dietitians warn us incessantly about the risks in eating fast food. But in spite of all the dire admonitions, many of us continue to enjoy an occasional burger and fries for one very good reason -- fast food taste great. [caption id="attachment_149521" align="aligncenter" width="800"] W... Read More »

Egg McMuffin Recipe

  • FriendsEAT
  • July 10, 2017

I remember the first taste of an Egg McMuffin. It was kinda heavenly. I soon begged my parents to take me to the Golden Arches to get me this delicious breakfast. It is, after all, McDonald's signature breakfast sandwich. Delicious eggs, extra lean Canadian bacon and melted American cheese, in a to... Read More »

15 Outrageously Delicious Crock Pot Recipes

  • Spence Cooper
  • June 8, 2017

Slow cookers or Crock Pots have been around since the 1970s and achieved popularity because women entering the work force could set the Crock Pot to start cooking dinner in the morning before going to work. [caption id="attachment_149629" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Dust off your crock pots an... Read More »

Chicken McNuggets Recipe

  • FriendsEAT
  • May 19, 2017

Yeah, I'll admit it. I like chicken nuggets...actually, I kinda love them. I ate them as a kid and dunked them in honey because I found it exotic. And now, as a grown up, no matter how hard I tried, I wasn't able to recreate the texture, the bite, the flavor.  Fear no longer nugget lover. You no ... Read More »

Chef Summer Recipes: Mya Zeronis’ No-Bake Healthy Brownies

  • Antonio Evans
  • September 14, 2016

Mya Zeronis is a chef who weighs 98 pounds. She's currently riding her bicycle from coast to coast. She's also working toward certification in Nutritional Therapy. Prior to the bicycle travel, she ran an organic raw juice bar and vegan cafe that earned a gold-plate recognition by Sustainable Pittsbu... Read More »

Chef Summer Recipes: Prasad Chirnomula’s Sultana Chat

  • Antonio Evans
  • July 21, 2016

You'll definitely know that your taste buds are in the hands of an artist when you taste Chef Prasad Chirnomula's food. Critics and guests alike have given praise to his consistently delectable food, whether it is Indian cuisine in Thali, Thali Too, and INDIA New Canaan or even Mexican fare in his O... Read More »

Chef’s Recipe: Adin Langille’s Lamb Boti

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • June 4, 2016

Junoon is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC, and I was thrilled when they received their well deserved Michelin star. It is a great value (check out their amazing lunch deal) and the food and service always over-deliver. I was thrilled to hear that Chef Langille would share one of his fall recip... Read More »

Haru’s Patron Green Tea Margarita

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • February 22, 2016

If you feel like celebrating something, but are no fan of tequila; this cocktail may be just the thing. You can head to one of Haru's participating locations (Gramercy Park, Wall Street, Broadway, and Sake Bar) and pick one up for $12-13. OR....you can hit up the wine shop and take advantage of t... Read More »

14 Outrageous Ways To Make Coffee

  • Spence Cooper
  • February 7, 2016

In the fifties and sixties, the primary method used to brew coffee was with a coffee percolator. Today, most everyone I know uses the drip coffee method to brew their morning cup of coffee, which originated in the 1970's with the Mr. Coffee brand drip coffee maker. [caption id="attachment_148690" a... Read More »

10 Vegetables and Herbs You Can Eat And Regrow In Your Kitchen

  • Spence Cooper
  • December 3, 2015

Some herbs and vegetables such as garlic, onions, and lettuce, are such basic ingredients in dishes and used so frequently that before you seem to notice, they've vanished from your refrigerator's crisper. [caption id="attachment_147208" align="aligncenter" width="700"] One man's garbage is the sam... Read More »

Fall Recipe: Greg Ford’s Bayou Cioppino

  • Antonio Evans
  • November 30, 2015

Initially intended as a gift to his newly wed son, Greg Ford's collection of his own recipes and of those passed on by family and friends went on to become the book "No Girls Allowed." The Bay Area of California has been Greg's hometown since he was born until he got to raise his own family. Then G... Read More »

How Many Knives Do You Really Need In The Kitchen?

  • Spence Cooper
  • November 16, 2015

If you were contemplating buying a new set of kitchen knives but find yourself low on funds, you're in luck. Because unless you plan on chopping up your own lamb shanks, peeling lots of exotic fruits or deboning a whole fish such as red snapper, you can survive very well in your kitchen using thr... Read More »

Fall Recipe: Mindy Kobrin’s Pumpkin Banana Muffins

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • November 4, 2015

Mindy Kobrin's food philosophy at Meals on Heels is Don't Worry, Eat Happy. That's something we can definitely stick to. Mindy's goal is to give children, moms and dads all the information and inspiration they need to shop for nutritious, seasonal foods and to turn them into  delicious, family-... Read More »

Chef’s Fall Recipe: Dominique Theval’s Mushroom Risotto

  • Antonio Evans
  • October 29, 2015

Parisian chef Dominique Theval delights the palates of the residents of Redondo Beach California at his namesake restaurant. He has quite an impressive and worldly culinary history. Chef Theval learned his craft at Ecole Hoteliere de Jean Ferrandi, where he earned the prestigious Certificat d'Apt... Read More »

Fall Recipes: Burger DeLuxe’s French Onion Burger

  • Antonio Evans
  • October 2, 2015

Just 20 miles west of Manhattan, you can find Burger Deluxe, a New Jersey family-friendly restaurant with an interior that joyously shouts with retro flair. They first opened their doors in 2008, and since then, they have been serving premium half-pound burgers and comforting desserts like floats, e... Read More »

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