It is said that once you become aware of something, you notice it everywhere. For example, if you are thinking about buying a red Jeep, you will start to see red Jeeps on the road. They were always there; you just didn't notice them. You weren't "aware" of them. This concept is called "The Red […]
A family picnic dinner is a fun family outing anytime the weather allows. It is also a great solution for when your kids' sports games and practices clash with dinnertime. Bringing a picnic to the game or practice helps you plan an easy and wholesome homemade family dinner. Plus, if a treat is offered after […]
If you normally plate your family's dinner in the kitchen, serve at the table instead. This simple shift can make a profound difference in your family's health and make mealtimes more meaningful. Here is why it's worthwhile: 1. Portion Control Serving at the table helps manage portion control. When you plate your food in the […]
It's not always worth to order in, for your health, experience, and wallet. In this short story, you'll find meaningful inspiration for your next family brunch.
What to Buy and How to Enjoy it The Italians are the masters when it comes to pasta, so it makes sense to go right to the source. In Italy, you can find high-quality pasta, learn the best way to cook it, and discover how to eat it to improve your experience — both for […]
Al Dente Pasta for the Taste and Your Health When it comes to pasta, learn from the Italians. They are the masters at cooking pasta and creating simple, delectable pasta dishes. Any Italian will tell you the only way to cook pasta is al dente. "Al dente" is an Italian term that refers to pasta […]
Why Bread, Pasta, and Pastries Feel Different When You're in France and Italy It’s not unusual for people with gluten sensitivity to report that they can enjoy breads, pasta, and pastries while traveling in France or Italy. They have an easier time digesting these foods there than when they eat them in the U.S. Here […]
Essential Healthy Eating Habits You've probably heard the saying, "You are what you eat," meaning eating healthy food is crucial for good health. However, the right food is not enough. How you eat matters just as much as what you eat. When I say "how you eat," I'm referring to factors such as where you […]
The Secret to Eating Well and Balancing Your Health and Weight Maybe you’ve heard of the French Paradox. It’s an age-old question, “How can the French routinely eat bread, cheese, butter, cream, and croissants and stay thin?” Since many people believe these foods cause weight gain, how the French can consume these foods and stay […]
Serving milk with dinner is filling and can ruin a child’s appetite for the meal. In addition, the taste of milk conflicts with and overshadows the flavor of the food, making the food less attractive. Instead of serving milk with dinner, do like the French and Italians and serve calcium-rich foods after dinner as a course.
Food companies are savvy at marketing processed foods as wholesome and healthy. Read this post to learn three questions to ask to assure you are buying the quality food you think you are.
Who Brought the Unexpected Gift A friend of ours called this morning and asked if he could come over for dinner. He is one of our ex-pat friends from France who used to live near us in Michigan. A year ago, he moved with his wife and three children to their dream city, Chicago. Although […]
