[1] America’s favorite pizza topping: pepperoni (photo © Jordan Nix | Unsplash). [2] Sausage is America’s #2 favorite topping. Try this recipe, Spicy Sausage & Pesto Pizza with Roasted Corn & Jalapeños (photo © DeLallo). We’re in the middle of National Pizza Week, which began on January 8th and goes through Saturday. It’s the […]
January 4th is National Spaghetti Day, but mark your calendar to celebrate all of the pasta holidays below. Trivia: The word “spaghetti” derives from the Italian word “spago,” which means “twine” or “string.” The name for a single spaghetti noodle is “spaghetto” (it’s the singular form of the plural “spaghetti” ). Other beloved Italian foods […]
[1] Chocolate=covered cherries. National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day is January 3rd (photo © Katherine Pollak | © The Nibble). [2] A box of fancy bonbons. International Chocolate Day is September 13th (photo © Vosges Haut Chocolat). [3] Chocolate layer cake. January 27th is National Chocolate Cake Day. Here are wines to pair with chocolate cake […]
January 2nd is National Swiss Cheese Day. After a brief explanation of “Swiss” cheese, we’ll head into all of the year’s cheese holidays. > The history of cheese. > The different types of cheese: a glossary. THERE IS NO ONE SINGLE “SWISS” CHEESE Swiss cheese is the generic name used in the U.S. […]
[1] A toast to Queen Elizabeth (photo © AG Photographer | Canstock Photo). [2] There are two matcha holidays: February 6th in Japan and May 2nd in the U.S. You can celebrate both (photo © Matcha Co. | Unsplash). August, Second Full Week: Afternoon Tea Week (U.K.) September 3rd: National Afternoon Tea Day* September 21st: […]
[1] The classic, a Margherita pizza is a cheese pizza topped with fresh basil (photo © Nadezhda Filatova | Unsplash). [2] Slices topped with fresh arugula (photo © Sahand Hoseini | Unsplash). [3] Pile it on! This pepperoni pizza has veggie companions: black olives, fresh basil and tomatoes (photo © Like Meat | Unsplash). [4] […]
Today’s tip comes from Jacqueline Parisi of Hello Fresh, the largest meal-kit provider in the U.S. These natural DIY room scents are made with everyday foods. Plus, if you use a glass vase or attractive jar, they double as festive tabletop centerpieces. It couldn’t be simpler. RECIPE: HOLIDAY HOME SCENTS Ingredients Select a […]
So get up every morning and decide how your weight loss day is going to go. Write down your goals for the day. Not just to lose a pound, you already know how to do that — but the real important stuff, like being MINDFUL of what you eat. And portion control. Don’t eat a […]