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Today is Waffle Day, a fantastic tradition that involves — well, eating delicious waffles, of course! But you don’t need to stick around with frosty old Eggos or other store bought frozen circles; instead, we have compiled a whole list of what other sorts of waffles you can enjoy tonight, tomorrow or next weekend. More
In conjunction with Diabetes Alert Day next week, we decided to interview Keri Glassman, MS RD, about the importance of fiber, particularly with regard to diabetes. Through her “Nutritious Life” brand, she’s promoted education and awareness, as well as helped people find easy ways to switch up their diets and increase their health. More
The Oscars are finally upon us, after months of anticipation and excitement for the film industry and its fans alike. While I do enjoy speculating on the winners and losers (those lucky, lucky losers) prior to the awards, I am much more inclined to just sit back, eat some snacks and enjoy the show. Of course, the snacks need to be properly thought out according to those who are up for awards. More
Welcome to the fourth edition of Brunch-Off, our column devoted to brunch recipes. Up this week for Brunch-Off is one of my personal favorite vegetables: the leek. This quintessential cold weather, early spring veggie is as versatile as it is delicious. We asked food bloggers Laura of Fork Knife Swoon and Gina of Running To The Kitchen to show us how they cook with leeks. We think you’ll like the easy, tasty brunch dishes they came up with. More
As a result of my serious affinity for the most beautiful and delightful food in the world, I have encountered numerous recipes pertaining to avocado. And because Super Bowl Sunday is coming up in just a couple days, when Americans will eat 79 million pounds of avocados in 24 hours, I think right about now is a good time to share some fun, tasty ideas with you readers. More
Pinterest is funny: On one end of the recipe board spectrum, you’ve got foodies and health nerds pinning kale and chia seed salads alongside artisanal granola bars and gluten-free truffle muffins. On the other, the general aesthetic seems to be “creative ways to assemble processed food.” As the holiday season escalates, Pinterest seems more full than ever of gross recipes. More
Hanukkah has some incredible, traditional dishes that everyone should try, whether they’re Jewish or not. Here are eight that won’t cause any buttons to bust, but will still be a hit with all your loved ones. More
Graham crackers may seem like they’re only good for s’mores (and, thus, a summer-only snack), but when you make them yourself, they’re actually a super yummy, cinnamon-y treat that’s perfect for gloomy afternoons. Kick off the season of baked goods with this awesome graham cracker recipe from Alana Chernila‘s The Homemade Pantry: 101 Foods You Can Stop Buying and Start Making. More
Yesterday, we wrote about the various health benefits of drinking aloe vera. But as healthy as the stuff may be, it can also taste pretty gross. The experts I talked to recommended avoiding drinks with added sugar, so what’s a health-conscious girl who wants to get her daily aloe dose to do? Well, we’ve come up with a few ways you can have your aloe vera drinks (gel or juice) and enjoy them, too! More
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August 10th is National S’mores Day. But if you’re a vegetarian or vegan–which means you probably don’t eat gelatin–you may have a hard time with the celebration. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to make your own vegan marshmallows that are gelatin-free and still perfect for roasting. More
