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Good for You Snacks

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:30:16 +0000

Snacks are my downfall. I could eat a box of Triscuits or a bag of Twizzlers no problem. But it is a problem because, it’s not a good idea to eat a whole bag or box of anything. Here are a few snacks that are satisfying, sweet (or salty) and, good for you! I’m a [...]

How to Rev Up Your Metabolism

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:27:54 +0000

As we get older, we get wiser, but our metabolism slows down. Here are some wise foods to chew on to help speed up your metabolism. Speaking of chewing, when you’re trying to speed up your metabolism, think chewy foods. Foods like lean protein, nuts, fruits and veggies can help speed things up, but there’s [...]

New Study Reveals McDonald's Is Easily America's Most Popular Business

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:16:07 +0000

When it comes to eating at McDonald’s, Americans are lovin’ it. A new study of more than 700,000 people has found that McDonald’s was the most-visited business in the country in March, with almost half of all people over the age of 14 stopping by. The top 10 was dominated by food establishments, while Walmart [...]

Cheeseburger Salad With Big Mac Dressing

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:03:26 +0000

It’s National Salad Month and it’s National Burger Month. Well, put your hands together, my friends. Here’s the recipe for Cheeseburger Salad and Big Mac Dressing. You’re welcome. The recipe comes from one of my favorite food blog website, Can You Stay for Dinner? 2 tablespoons full-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons full-fat sour cream or yogurt [...]

Slimming Down The Sneaky Way

Mark Alan — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:54:42 +0000

The weather is starting to improve and maybe you want to slim down a tad, thought I’d share a few tricks of the trade from the kitchen that maybe one doesn’t think about to help you out.i love spending time in the kitchen, in fact; it’s my pastime, cooking to me is great stress relief [...]

How to Make Your Groceries Last Longer

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:31:24 +0000

You probably go to the grocery store once a week, or once every two weeks. Then, when you go to use produce, how angry are you when you pull it out of the fridge and it’s spoiled? Here are a few ways to keep your produce fresh. Onions Now that warmer weather is (hopefully) on [...]

Restaurant Dining on the Cheap

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:32:25 +0000

Dining out can be a real treat, but it can also cost a lot of money. At a normal family sit down place after tax and tip a meal for just Glen and I can be upwards of $40 and we don't even have a cocktail with dinner. Here are a few ways to save money when taking your family out for dinner.

Quick Cleanup Tips

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:34:35 +0000

Hosting Easter dinner? Here are a few ways to cleanup before and after the celebration. Clean Slate As you’re dicing, chopping, mincing and getting ready, don’t stack dirty dishes on top of dirty dishes. Clean as you go so you aren’t tethered to the sink. A pile of dirty dishes can make your kitchen look [...]

St. Patrick's Day Date Ideas

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:19:30 +0000

If you’re going to be out celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with your sweetie, here are a few fun ideas. St. Patrick’s Day is so fun. Many pretend to be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day the same as they pretend to be good on Christmas. This one is cliche, but go on a real, honest to [...]

Bad Mood Foods

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:02:01 +0000

Tired? Bloated? Irritable? It may be what you’re eating. Here are a few “bad mood foods” to avoid if you’re feeling grouchy. This first one just kills me. I love potato chips. Old Dutch Rip-L-Chips with a tub of Top the Tater…is there anything better? Well, potato chips are usually fried and soaked in oils [...]

New Breakfast Sandwich Maker Might Be The Best Invention Ever

Joe Student — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:30:25 +0000

Screw Wheaties, dude. Breakfast sandwiches are the ‘Breakfast of Champions.’ Put it this way: after your last bender, did you wake up hungry for a bowl of fiber-y wheat or were you searching for savory meat, fluffy eggs and melted cheese — all wrapped up in a toasted English muffin? Right. Well, Hamilton Beach has [...]

How to Complain Nicely

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:31:40 +0000

I can’t complain, but sometimes I still do. Here’s how to do it properly. You’ve had to deal with it at one time or another: The restaurant you’re at messes up what you’ve ordered. This is especially a touchy subject if you or your child has special dietary needs. For many, it can be a [...]

Who's Hungry ? Let's Go Out For A Burger, Say The Worlds Largest Burger [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:02:48 +0000

I love a big burger with fries and nice cold beer but I’m not sure I can handle a burger that weighs over 2,000 pounds, roll camera’s and let’s dive in.The fine folks at the Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton, Minnesota have set the Worlds record for the worlds largest burger. This massive bacon [...]

Central Minnesota Loves a Fish Fry During Lent [SPONSORED]

Townsquare Media — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:23:48 +0000

With Central Minnesota’s large Catholic community and rich traditions, you would guess affordable and delicious fish fries during Lent would be popular. But you would be underestimating the draw of the crunchy deep-fried fish, golden brown fries, tangy cole slaw and all the other sides that go into a basket of fish fry goodness. Fish [...]

How to Cut 500 Calories Per Day

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:27:42 +0000

If we cut out 500 calories every day from our diets, that’s one pound every week. That’s 52 pounds per year. It’s easy to do with these simple tricks. I promise. I decided that after January first, I was going to make some changes in my life and I was going to start with what [...]

SnoBar Alcoholic Ice Cream Has a Full Cocktail in Every Serving

Eric Rogell — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:30:57 +0000

For anyone who has ever sat down to a hot fudge sundae and thought, "You know, this is really delicious, but I really wish it could get me drunk," we give you SnoBar, the new alcohol-infused ice cream and ice pops with a full shot in every serving.

Foods Couples Should Never Feed Each Other

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:30:11 +0000

Valentine’s Day is Thursday and many couples are planning to go out for the big day. Feeding each other can seem romantic and sweet, but there are certain foods you two should never, ever feed each other. If your sweetie is eating something that’s very tasty, there are certain foods that are OK to feed [...]

Fun "Big Game" Food Facts

Jen Jacobs — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:24:04 +0000

If you’re planning on watching the game on Sunday, you’re not alone. Since today is Gourmet Guess day, I figured I would explore some fun facts about our favorite football foods. Are you a fan of chicken wings? Turns out we will eat literally a billion chicken wings on Sunday. We will eat 1.25 billion [...]

Bacon Taco Shells Makes For a Delicious Heart Attack

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:02:13 +0000

A restaurant has finally pulled off what bacon lovers have long been trying to create in their home test kitchens. PYT, an eatery in Philadelphia, is now offering bacon taco shells. Because of the difficulty in crafting a pork-based wrap with structural integrity, PYT will only be selling 20 a day and for a limited time. “We’ve actually created a [...]

Pizza, Pizza And More Pizza For Breakfast

Mark Alan — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:51:28 +0000

Breakfast pizza is becoming more and more popular as more pizza chains are introducing it on their menu's.