No offense to fruit cake, but I’m pretty sure that it falls under the category of gifts that no one actually wants to receive. Yet somehow or another, fruit cake is at least rumored to be a pretty standard holiday gift year after year. If you’re going to a party this season, I suggest showing […]
You may have noticed that it’s pretty trendy to be gluten-free these days. Some people, such as those with Celiac Disease, have a genuine immune reaction to gluten, and many people report they just feel better and have more energy when they avoid consuming foods that contain the substance. With so many individuals limiting their […]
We all love homemade holiday cookies- at least I do anyway. The only problem is that I don’t always feel like tying on an apron and slaving away in the kitchen to get my cookie fix. Thankfully, I have an easy recipe that involves absolutely no baking at all. Oh and did I mention that […]
e2 emeril’s eatery is bringing Charlotteans one of the less well known New Orleans food traditions during the entire month of December. “Réveillon,†(rehv-ee-ahn) which loosely means “awakening†in French, was a hearty feast originally enjoyed on Christmas Eve for hungry worshippers following midnight mass. The tradition has experienced a revival in recent years and […]
This is a really fun time of the year, but it certainly comes with its fair share of challenges. Some of us have annoying relatives who want to stay over for a week, and others have to put up with co-workers who insist on singing Christmas carols all day long and off-key. And don’t even […]
I have to admit that I am pretty excited about the fact that I am currently pregnant, “eating for two”, and in roomy maternity pants, as I’ll feel much more comfortable after eating too much pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving Day. While the holiday is the perfect time to indulge and throw calorie counting out the […]
Raise your hand if cranberry sauce is one of your staple Thanksgiving foods. If your hand is in the air right now, I’m sure you’re not alone- and that’s a very good thing because cranberries have incredible health benefits. In fact, here are ten great reasons why you should say, “Please pass the cranberry sauce” […]
If you’re like many of us, spinach and broccoli are not the greens on your mind around this time of the year. More like fir, boxwood and holly right? But Leafy greens are critical to good health – an important source of fiber, help to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, are full of antioxidants, and […]
Cookbooks. Do you know how many cook books exist in this world? Exactly 3 gazillion. I’m a novice cook, aka I think if I heat some black beans, add quinoa, and serve with a tad of cheese I’ve created something close to a masterpiece. And for some reason I thought the really great cooks I […]
If you’re like many Americans, the only greens on your mind around this time of the year are in the form of wreaths and Christmas trees- not spinach and broccoli. But we’re doing our bodies a huge disservice when we fail to eat at least five servings of vegetables each day. Leafy greens are an […]
If you’re a fellow health nut, you are probably familiar with chia seeds. If not, you might be scratching your head right about now and wondering if they have anything to do with the famous Chia Pets you had as a child. Don’t worry- I’m going to break it all down for you and clue […]
At this time of year you can’t escape pumpkin pie, lattes, bread and muffins. While those traditional fall foods are certainly delicious, there’s a whole other world of unique and healthy pumpkin flavored foods out there. For example, how does pumpkin oatmeal sound? Not only does it taste incredible, it’s also full of vitamins, minerals, […]
