New Jersey is known as “the diner capital of the world.” Some may wonder what makes diners so popular and how do they stand the test of time, especially up against major chain establishments. Diners have a very specific feel that is often difficult to describe; the food, atmosphere, and people combine to make diners …
Reduce Packaged Foods to Zero: Reduce the dependence on pre-packaged snacks and make your own snacks for your kids including: trail mix, no-bake bars (i.e. almond or cashew nut butter with organic oats, dried cranberries, honey, organic chocolate chips and rice puffs for example), mini-muffins, or home-made hummus with veggie sticks. Re-versioned Leftover Lunches: Moms …
Whether you are packing a snack for school kids or the workplace, there are some easy steps to follow to make sure your lunch does not create any more waste than necessary. Banish Brown Bags and Plastic Baggies The first thing to consider in your sack lunch is the sack. “Brown-bagging it” is not as …
Good health and food safety guidelines try to prevent some old-style ways of roasting a Christmas turkey. Cooks have been warned against the habit of starting to cook the turkey on Christmas Eve on a low heat so that a roasted turkey aroma greets family and friends on Christmas morning. Before a whole turkey bird …
For kids heading back to school soon, the oft-dreaded lunch time looms large- especially for those with food allergies or restricted diets. What to do if your child is allergic to nuts, gluten or dairy, or if you and your child prefer a vegan diet? Is he/she relegated to carrot sticks and lettuce leafs? No …