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Getting the Most for Your Restaurant Dollar

Eating out is one thing families tend to cut from their budgets in difficult economic times. This is unfortunate because dining in restaurants is a tried and traditional way that people get to know each other, couples reconnect and families bond. My name is Lisa, and I would like to teach you how you can continue eating out even if you are stretching your dollars. It only takes a bit of research, a willingness to take advantage of advertised deals and the foresight to make a plan before you ever leave for the restaurant. If you follow a few simple rules, you can eat out for litle more than you'd spend cooking at home.

Is It Possible To Eat Healthy At An Italian Restaurant?

Posted on February 9, 2016

When most people think about Italian restaurants, they imagine baskets of bread and pastas slathered in creamy sauces. Although these are Italian food staples, they are not the only things you can eat. If you are watching what you eat, you can still go to an Italian restaurant without worry. Here are some helpful hints to eating healthy at an Italian restaurant: Remove the Bread Basket Italian bread smothered in olive oil and cheese will definitely make your mouth water, but it is not the best for a diet. [Read More]

3 Big Reasons Homemade Chicken Wings May Not Measure Up To Your Favorite From A Restaurant

Posted on February 9, 2016

They pop out at you from the menu at your preferred restaurant, dressed up in all kinds of fancy names, and they even sometimes find their way to your door with the pizza delivery guy. Chicken wings are one of American's favorite foods apparently, especially during events like the Super Bowl, when it is expected that the population will consume 1.23 billion chicken wings by the time all is said and done. [Read More]

3 Cultures That Influenced Modern Mexican Cuisine

Posted on February 8, 2016

Restaurants serving Mexican cuisine can be found throughout the world. In fact, Mexican food is so prevalent that UNESCO designated it as an intangible cultural heritage. While many Americans enjoy eating traditional tamales or tacos, few take the time to learn about the evolution of Mexican food. Here are three unique cultures that influenced Mexican cuisine, allowing it to take on the flavors and forms you are familiar with today. [Read More]

'Tis The Season For Green: Popular Plant-Based Dishes To Serve This Holiday

Posted on February 4, 2016

If you are looking for a more healthful way to eat, you may want to consider adding more plant-based foods to your daily diet. Contrary to popular belief, you can get ample protein from plants, produce, nuts, and legumes, to support the body in building lean muscle mass. During the holidays, it may seem difficult to find festive and satisfying plant-based alternatives to the animal-proteins typically eaten. Some tips for a plant-based holiday meal include: [Read More]