Food for thought: how well do you tip?
Next time you go out for a meal, here’s some food for thought. How well do you tip? As you likely know, servers rely on the bulk of their income to come in the form of tips. The base pay of $2.13/hour is barely enough to fill up a tank of gas, let alone support a family. The truth is low-wage jobs like food service are among the most popular for low-income individuals because they don’t requi …
Got spring allergies? Avoid these foods…
Spring is in full spring, and that means allergies are as well. Did you know you can lessen the discomfort of allergies through avoiding certain trigger foods? Many people with pollen allergies experience unpleasant reactions after eating certain foods. Here are some of those foods to avoid for pollen allergies. For those allergic to grass pollens, you’ll want to avoid: oranges tomatoes melo …
Think Healthy Options for National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month. Â Eating healthfully is easier than it seems. Here are a few tips for eating better: Be aware of portions: You are likely eating more than you realize. Â When in doubt, eat less. Think color: The more variety in color on your plate, the more vitamins and nutrients. Fruits and vegetables are where it’s at! Nix fried food: Instead, go for baked or broiled me …
Food & Wine Pairing Tips
So, you’re hosting the neighborhood holiday party this year? Surely you want to entertain guests with great food and wine. Sometimes pairing foods with wine can be elusive to even the best cooks. Here are a few tips for the clueless host/hostess: Contrary to popular belief, cheese is not always the best choice. Heavy and strong cheese can mask the taste, texture and smell of most wines. W …
Have a healthy holiday season!
Holiday party season is upon us. That means good company and rich foods.  Unfortunately the latter isn’t so good for our waist lines. Here are a few ways to beat the bulge this time of year: Eat a light meal before arriving: Having something in your stomach will make you less likely to indulge on something high-fat and high-sugar. Hit the gym (more): An extra trip to the gym will burn of …