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Mexican-Themed Party Menu Ideas

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With the right ambiance and menu items, you can make guests feel as though they're in a quaint, cozy Mexican restaurant when they attend your party. A Mexican restaurant theme is ideal for a wide range of special event types, such as birthday or holiday parties, anniversary soirees and graduation celebrations. It's even more appropriate if the party celebrant's or honoree's favorite cuisine is Mexican.  A Mexican party menu is sure to be a crowd-pleaser if you include a variety of traditional, vegetarian and even vegan items.

15 February 2017

4 Helpful Tips For Living A Healthier Life

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Are you interested in becoming healthier? You may currently avoid exercising and eat unhealthy food most of the time, but would prefer to make changes to improve your overall health. After all, those who are not active and do not eat healthy may be at a greater risk of different conditions, including obesity, heart attacks and even strokes. There are many helpful tips that can assist you with getting on the right path and making major improvements.

16 January 2017

Fall Festivals: Ideal Portable Grill Options To Make Things Go Smoothly

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As the summer dwindles and the leaves change, festivals start to take place all around the United States. From large fairs to small musical concerts, these events are ideal times for the last weeks of grilling and cooking outdoors before the winter weather moves in. Whether you have your own festival tent or are tailgating in the parking lot, it's ideal to travel with a portable grill that's easy to pack and cook a variety of foods on, such as one from a place like Fire Disc Grills.

27 September 2016

How To Waste Less Food When Catering Your Own Wedding

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Are you getting married and catering your own wedding? Do you also hate to see good food thrown in the garbage? If you are wondering how you can make sure that none of the food you serve on your big day goes to waste, here are four tips for you. 1. Don't Plan To Feed Everyone On Your Guest List If you've invited 150 people to your wedding and you're planning on feeding 150 people, you're exaggerating how much food you'll need and some of it is going to end up in the trash at the end of the day.

10 May 2016

Five Tips For Reassessing And Restocking Your Kitchen Equipment And Supplies Before Rolling Out Your New Gluten-Free Menu

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You've decided to add a gluten-free section to your menu. Before you roll out the changes, though, you should ensure your kitchen is stocked with the right equipment. Here is a look at what you need to do: 1. Replace porous cooking supplies with non-porous ones. If you cook or bake with porous pans or baking sheets, they will absorb some of what you are preparing, and then, these materials may release what they have absorbed into the next thing you make.

2 May 2016

Beyond Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries: Pairing Food With Gourmet Chocolates

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If you are looking for a unique idea for the next time you host a party for your family and friends or plan a date night with your significant other, consider a pairing foods with gourmet chocolates for a tasting party. You may have seen or heard of bacon being paired with chocolate but it can be paired with various foods and drinks that you may not have thought possible, including Parmesan cheese, cauliflower and onion.

3 June 2015

Get The Party Started At Christmas With A Delicious Rum-Soaked Fruitcake

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Of all of the traditional Christmas desserts, fruitcake has an unfairly bad reputation. In fact, compared to typical Christmas puddings and cakes, fruitcake is one of the healthiest options. Depending on the fruits and nuts you choose to include, fruitcake is absolutely packed with a myriad of vitamins, heart-healthy antioxidants, and protein sources. If you really want to wow your friends and family at Christmas dinner and help them eat a little bit healthier, a classic fruitcake from a place like Beatrice Bakery Co.

30 September 2014