Either way, PEEPS have been the number one non-chocolate Easter candy in the US for more than a decade. Although yellow is America’s favorite color for PEEPS chicks and bunnies, they also come in pink, lavender, blue, orange and green. The fluorescent marshmallow bunnies and chicks were hatched over 50 years ago. They got their…
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) meticulously grades beef at the request of a meat packer. Only beef that is USDA inspected may carry the USDA shield of authenticity. The grading system determines the quality rating of beef based upon a very complicated inspection system which measures the amount of marbling (fat specs) in…
Lent began Wednesday, February 14, 2018, starting the 40-day period leading up to Easter that many Catholics observe. Eating fish on Fridays is a long-standing Lenten tradition, but a day without meat doesn’t have to be a fast – you can make it a feast with simple family dinners, easy lunches and dishes worthy of…
The holidays are here. Wondering what to do for a centerpiece? These flowers are the focal point of your table, but choosing the right centerpiece isn’t difficult. Here are tips for choosing the perfect centerpiece for your next dinner party. DON’T CHOOSE A CENTERPIECE THAT IS TOO TALL When your guests are sitting and enjoying…
Tailgate parties. Gone are the days of simply bringing a sandwich and a six-pack to consume on the back of someone’s pickup truck before the game. People now throw elaborate parties which might not only be a pre-game celebration, but a party for fellow fans lasting throughout the game! We found some tips to help…
Fall is a perfect time to roast Bell Peppers when they are abundant, beautiful, and seasonably well priced! So many of Fall’s recipes call for Roasted Bell Peppers and there is no reason to pay the price of jarred Roasted Peppers when they are so easy to roast yourself! (And taste better too!) Oven Roasted…
It’s that time of the year again….Back to School! It can be challenging to come up with healthy lunch ideas. Having a plan for what to pack for lunch will make the school year a whole lot easier and eliminate “lunchbox boredom”. Choose a Lunch Storage System. Brown bag? Bento Box? Lunch Totes? There are…
There is still plenty of summer left for outdoor entertaining! Make sure you’re prepared by following these entertaining tips and ideas! PREP YOUR YARD Get it clean and in order the day before; mow the grass and free it of debris, toys and tools. CLEAN INSIDE Don’t overlook spaces where guests may be – entry…
Blueberries are Michigan’s pride and joy, available fresh from July to September and easy to freeze so that they can be enjoyed throughout the year! Most nutritionists consider blueberries a super food. Why? Blueberries have consistently been recognized as the fruit with the highest antioxidant activity. These tasty berries offer twice as many health-giving antioxidants…
Nothing is more quintessentially summer than preparing and eating your food outside. If you haven’t already, it’s time to fire up the grill. Consider these 5 steps to Healthy Grilling this season: MIX IT UP! What you choose to grill is just as important as how you grill it! There is more to life than…