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Gluten-Free Food Review : Lundberg Organic Brown Rice Pasta (Rotini)

Trying a new food is always an interesting experience. It can be a little intimidating to willingly eat a food that isn’t quite the same as what you are used to. Try to look at it as a gluten-free food adventure! Here is my review of Lundberg Organic Brown Rice Pasta Rotini. Before I discovered that I had a gluten-allergy, pasta was definitely a staple food in my home. My husband used to make our own version of macaroni and cheese almost every week. The recipe was simple. Start with some pasta. Sometimes he would use rotini or penne pasta, … Continue reading →

How to Choose the Right Pasta

Although I am typing this away from home (while waiting during one of my children’s sports activities), my mind is on dinner tonight. We have an abundance of tomatoes that must be addressed. While I enjoy fresh organic tomatoes just sliced with a bit of salt or for fancy, fancy, a bit of mozzarella cheese and oregano then broiled, the fact is that there are too many tomatoes for even me to eat. I could make a tomato pie, but my husband prefers some freshly made sauce for tonight’s dinner. Since he made dinner yesterday, I feel that I should … Continue reading →

Save on the Souvenir Experience

When budgeting for a dream vacation, don’t forget to include the cost of souvenirs.  After all, you want to take home at least one tangible memory of your ultimate getaway… and hopefully, it’s not just the toiletries from your hotel. These days several properties are making it easier and more affordable for guests to leave their favorite vacation destinations with souvenirs that will last longer than a plastic dashboard hula dancer.  The select hotels are offering guests a chance to make their own souvenirs via classes, workshops, and other creative hands-on programs. Some of the most popular include: The Viceroy … Continue reading →

Could You Profit From Pickles Or Preserves?

If you enjoy cooking and would like to start a home – based business that involves food, you may want to look into canning and preserving. Home made jams, jellies, pickles, relishes, and all kinds of other preserved produce are popular items at farmers’ markets. Each person who makes canned or preserved foods may use unique recipes, in order to offer their customers something slightly different than just the basics. For example, if you make apple sauce, why not offer a few different flavors like strawberry apple sauce and cranberry apple sauce. If you decide to learn more about canning … Continue reading →

5 Italian Staples You Should Have in Your Pantry

Stock the following five ingredient staples of Italian cooking, and you will be all set to go with cooking Italian or adding a bit of Italian flavor to any dish. I’ve listed them in the order of my favorite ingredients. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil I used extra virgin olive oil in almost everything, from sauteing to baking! It has a wonderfully fruity taste that makes even boxed brownies taste rich. It is the purest form of olive oil and the healthiest, full of good fat. Fresh Mozzarella There are very few Italian dishes that wouldn’t benefit from fresh mozzarella cheese. Put … Continue reading →

Restaurant Deals – May 25 – June 1, 2012

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Where will your family be dining out this week? Eating at a restaurant can get expensive, especially for larger families. Here are some restaurant coupons, deals, and offers, that you can use right now. This should help stretch your budget just a little bit farther! Monical’s Pizza Restaurant has a printable coupon for $15.00 off a Family Pasta Pleaser. This includes a Family portion of pasta, a family sized garden salad, a pitcher of soft drink, and 5 garlic breadsticks. This coupon is for dine-in only. This coupon is valid on Sundays in May of 2012. Denny’s has a printable … Continue reading →

The Macaroni and Cheese Wars

My mother-in-law and I have a difference of opinion about Macaroni and Cheese recipes. I like to put all sorts of different cheese into it and either cook it in the crockpot or bake it in the classic style. She likes to use only Velveeta and cook it over the stove. Hmm, the problem in my smugness, is the kids and my husband usually prefer her version. I have a hard time letting go of my holier than thou attitude about Macaroni and Cheese recipes, but I have to face the music that my version, while perhaps a bit healthier, … Continue reading →

All About Tuna

Tuna in an inexpensive form of protein that delivers plenty of minerals and omega-3 fatty acids which improve brain function and help prevent heart disease. It can also decrease the effect of inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis. There is, on the other side, the issue of mercury in tuna, which can be dangerous. Mercury Let us start with the mercury issue. The older the fish, the more mercury it will contain. So commercially farmed fish tend to be older and have more mercury than wild caught fish. Troll or pole-caught tuna has the least, but will be the most expensive, … Continue reading →

The Confusion Surrounding Gluten-Allergies

There are a lot of people who don’t have a good understanding about gluten allergies, celiac disease, or the differences between them. Some people think that a person chooses to eat a gluten-free diet for no other reason than to lose weight. Here is a quick explanation of the confusion that surrounds gluten-allergies. Celiac disease affects about 1% of the population. It is a genetic condition that causes a person’s body to be unable to tolerate, or properly digest, gluten. It actually causes damage to that person’s intestines. The inability to absorb food can lead to other health problems, like … Continue reading →

Landscape of Flavors

Given that its opening is coming (relatively) soon, it’s no surprise that the details keep pouring in about Disney World’s forthcoming Art of Animation resort. The latest Disney Parks blog post on the hotel focuses on its Landscape of Flavors food court. I love reading about food, so I’m excited to learn more. Of course the announcement of Landscape of Flavors is all a bit grand. It plays up the restaurant, making it seem like a unique and innovative new approach to dining. Perhaps it is for restaurants in Disney World hotels. All I know is it almost kind of … Continue reading →