Spinach and Tomato Lasagna

Like most people I try to work in vegetables where ever I can. Last night as I was watching Cook’s Country on PBS, I saw a recipe for Spinach Lasagna. 

Bacon

There is a recent article in NBC News by Kelli Grant and Amy Langfield regarding the purchase of Smithfield Foods by a Chinese company, Shuanghui International.

5 Months In…

I realize that I have not posted a blog in awhile. With the end of the semester wrapping up and personal stressors, I let my posting slip. However, I’m happy to say that my semester is over and I am happy with my overall work and my grade!

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is around the corner. Most Mexican-Americans and Americans celebrate the holiday without knowledge of why the holiday is celebrated, but for cultural reasons like eating Mexican food and having a few margaritas.

Recipe Friday!

 

I am a huge lover of pasta. It is one of my favorite foods, especially if there is cheese involved.

Thermogenic Foods

Your body mainly burns calories to maintain regular metabolic functions and physical activities. Metabolic functions are measured at rest and without food. According to a Mayo Clinic study, maintaining metabolic functions can account for up to 60% of your bodies energy expended.

Happy National Grilled Cheese Day!

Today is National Grilled Cheese Day! I think it is a great nostalgic dish to celebrate. Part of the reason I think it is nostalgic is because I am sure many people grew up with some version of a grilled cheese food.

Triple-Cheese Cheesecake with Amaretti Crust

Have you ever made a cheesecake that you just cannot stop eating? I finally have. Food and Wine’s Triple-Cheese Cheesecake with Amaretti Crust.

Is That Nutritional Information Correct?

A while ago I wrote a blog about using restaurant apps to look up nutritional information and make healthy choices. On NBC’s Today I read an article by Herb Weisbaum which discusses how Consumer Reports decided to test food from various restaurants, including Wendy’s, and compare it to the nutritional information listed on that restaurants website. 

Soda Bread

A fellow blogger requested a recipe for traditional Irish soda bread and I decided to dig a little deeper into the history of soda bread.