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Exotic & Gourmet Teas To Sip On

Joyce Huang
January 31, 2018
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Any tea lovers out there? We were going through the teas in our own homes and while we do love our Sleepy Time, it occurred to us that we might be stuck in the dark ages. There are a plethora of high-quality tea and tea blends out there that look so delicious and wonderfully exotic, we figured it was time to give our tea shelf a makeover. See what products are intriguing us now! Brooklyn Herborium Detox Tea, $10 This unique blend has everything from ginger and turmeric to cinnamon and olive leaf. It is meant to help assist your lungs and liver with cleansing out the body. Steep for about 15 minutes before drinking. Spices And Tease Stress Blocker Tea, $7 The name of this tea won us...

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OMG Vegan Cookie Recipes

Joyce Huang
January 24, 2018
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Satisfy your sweet tooth with these drool-worthy vegan cookie recipes. Vegan cookies have come a looong way! Even big companies like Betty Crocker have come out with recipes to fit the needs of various dietary lifestyles. Whether you are looking for a batch of cookies to whip up for an office party, for your kid’s class, or to nosh on while pattering around the house, these are some impressive baked goods that you are going to want to bite into. Betty Crocker Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies The Betty Crocker company has always been known for their tried-and-true recipes that get passed down from generation to generation. These cookies are made with ingredients like coconut oil and almond milk. Feasting On Fruit Sandwich Cookies Just looking at these satisfying cookies...

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A Vegetarian Thanksgiving

Joyce Huang
November 10, 2017
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Looking to go vegetarian this holiday season? The internet is FULL of tasty recipes to cook up this Thanksgiving. With so many delicious options to try out, the hardest part will be figuring out which ones to use. We foresee having a few Thanksgiving eating sessions over multiple days so that you can eat more, try out new recipes, and spend lots of time with family, friends, and other loved ones. Trader Joe’s Breaded Turkey-Less Stuffed Roast With Gravy Trader Joe’s comes out with some amazing products that are bursting with flavor and have developed a loyal following. This year, set out one of these beauties and impress your guests. It’s seasoned with herbs and has a wild rice stuffing. Fork Knife Swoon Stuffed Shells Thinking of opting out...

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Cozy (Non-Alcoholic) Fall Drinks To Make At Home

Joyce Huang
October 11, 2017
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Dying to branch out from the Pumpkin Spice Latte cult? While we would hardly suggest giving up on the ever-popular PSL, we ARE suggesting that you try something new. Make these tasty concoctions in the comfort of your own home and you’ll even find yourself saving a few bucks! Brew them up to sip on while watching your favorite reality show, serve them after a dinner party, or pour them into travel cup to bring on the go. The Kitchn’s Asian Pear Sparkler Just reading the ingredients makes our mouth water. Asian pears are a great fall ingredient to use and can be quite unexpected.   How Sweet Eats’ Hot Cider Nog OMG. How Sweet Eats’ has managed to combine two of our favorite holidays drinks. Egg nog and cider! Honey...

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Healthier Game Day Dishes

Joyce Huang
August 30, 2017
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Football pre-season has officially started and we are in for a long run of games ahead of us. When having the gang over though, there seems to be something hypocritical about stuffing our faces with loads of junk and calories, while watching these super fit guys on television. There’s got to be a way to eat incredibly flavorful dishes without packing on the pounds every week, right? Yep, there is. We’ve rounded up some amazing dishes that are healthier options to what we normally associate with game day. Food Network’s Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings These wings are baked, not fried, but definitely pack a punch of flavor. Cookie + Kate’s Maple Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies The name sounds amazing and they happen to be gluten-free too! What, the...

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Delicious Fruits

Joyce Huang
August 10, 2017
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Fruits can be loaded with vitamins and anti-oxidants, and if you haven’t, you might want to think about venturing out of your typical buy of apples and oranges. There are so many fruits, once thought to be quite the exotic finds on the mainland, that are now becoming very commonplace. Having problems finding these items in your local markets? Asian supermarkets with produce will be your next best bet! And if you are near a Chinatown, then you will definitely have more luck finding some of these items. For those who plan on taking a trip to Hawaii, be sure to check out the farmer’s markets or road stands there for some of these fruits that are grown fresh on its islands. Durian   Dubbed with the nickname,...

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Delicious Campfire Recipes

Joyce Huang
July 26, 2017
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Some say that camping is a form of roughing it, but that’s just because they haven’t tried these amazingly tasty campfire recipes. With the right ingredients and tools, you can create fantastic meals without the help of a full kitchen. As long as you can get that fire going, you are good to go! Campfire tip: Having trouble starting a campfire from scratch? Cheat a little by starting the base of the fire with the help of a piece of charcoal placed underneath the kindling. If you don’t say anything, we promise that we won’t either! Fresh Off the Grid Banana Boats If you have never had banana boats before, you are going to have a new favorite dish. Banana boats are oozing with all sorts of goodness...

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Get Your Vegetarian Protein On!

Joyce Huang
July 12, 2017
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One thing that we’ve noticed for those who have switched to a vegetarian or vegan diet is that sometimes they are sorely lacking when it comes to the protein department. Protein is a must to feeling full, overall good health, and getting strong and lean, versus just a skinny fat. If you’re having problems hitting your daily protein goal, try adding some of these items into your meals or snack times. Don’t know what your protein intake should be? For the average women, it is about 45-55 grams of protein a day, but to get an accurate number, click over to Health.com to calculate. 1 Egg = 6 Grams of Protein Eggs are an easy way to get in some needed protein. Poach them, scramble, them, hard boil...

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Vegan Food Everyone Will Want To Eat

Joyce Huang
June 21, 2017
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Hot For Food has been churning out some mouthwatering dishes that you are going to want to chow down on ASAP. What’s incredible is that everything is vegan! At first glance you would never be able to tell. Then when you go on to try the recipes out, you can easily see how well thought out the ingredients and techniques are. The end result is hearty, well-flavored dishes, that even meat lovers will be able to get on board with. The couple behind this site are Lauren Toyota and John Diemer. Not only do they run the HotForFoodBlog.com site and multiple YouTube channels, but they also have a cookbook coming out in 2018! S’more Cookies Beautiful and golden, decadent and chunky, these s’more cookies are making our hearts...

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Healthier Dishes To Bring To Your Next BBQ – BBQ Recipes

Joyce Huang
May 10, 2017
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Memorial Day is right around the corner, which means that there will be a whole slew of BBQs coming up through the summer. Typically at BBQs, you can find burgers, hot dogs, sausages, chicken, steaks, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, and all of that heavier stuff. If the host and hostess is open to their guests bringing dishes to help feed everyone, why not bring something on the lighter side to go with the weather and balance out all of the other food? Browse through these mouth-watering recipes to pick one out for your next potluck BBQ. Cookie + Kate Soba Noodle Salad Soba salad is a unique dish to bring to any BBQ. Add peanut butter for fantastic flavor. Salad For President Brussel Sprouts Salad Incredibly simple, but a...

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