Have you ever been invited to a party and been asked to bring a plate to share? We all have! In some parts of the country, this can be referred to a potluck. I have actually considered writing a cookbook called “A Plate to Share” but since that is still a future project, here are […]
Sometimes it is nice to treat yourself to lunch out, but if you do that daily, the costs add up very quickly. Even if you factor a simple $10 lunch per day, you are looking at $50 per week and $200 per month! When you consider that sandwich meat, sliced cheese, and bread will cost […]
We all know that you can take yesterday’s dinner leftovers and make it today’s lunch by boxing it up. But sometimes we get tired of eating the same thing over and over. Here are five ways to transform those leftovers into whole new meals with brand-new flavors! Do you have some leftover roasted vegetables from […]
We all have foods that we love that do not love us back. Whether that be something that contradicts a lifestyle choice (such as vegetarianism), a dietary restriction (such as gluten intolerance), or you simply want to make healthier choices. Let’s take a look at some substitutions that can make you feel less deprived! Mexican […]
The best way to seek relief from this summer heat is to dive into a cool pool! However, depending on the situation, you may want to rethink the new Brazilian thong bikini before you head to your boss’s house for a barbecue. Here is a quick rundown of what to take to a pool or […]
With the heat in full swing, very few of us want to stand over a hot stove for dinner, and then sit down to a piping hot meal! Now granted, in order to accomplish a successful pasta salad, you do have to boil the pasta. But that is quick and you can easily chill it […]
When the temperatures and humidity start spiking this time of year, I tend to eat less and to eat lighter choices. Here are a few of my favorite vegetarian brown-bag lunch recipes that are perfect for the summer! I have mentioned the Caprese salad before, but I do love that option. If I want to […]
Most of us are experienced travelers in the sense that we know to downsize our toiletries and not pack five pairs of shoes for a three-day weekend. We know what to take for skiing and what to take for the beach. But what do we pack for a more exotic trip? What are some of […]
Here are four of my favorite brown bag lunches. Depending on your dietary preferences and restrictions, they can all be made as salads, sandwiches or wraps. I like to mix it up so that I’m not eating the exact same thing for days on end. I prefer whole wheat tortillas for my wraps and those […]
If you usually take your lunch to work, then you are familiar with the grind of the same daily turkey sandwich. One of the newest lunchbox trends is straight from Japan, the bento box. You do not have to stick with traditional bento foods (rice with fish and vegetables). You can think outside of that […]
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