Get your portions in control
Do you know the difference between a portion and a serving size? A “serving” is the amount of food recommended. A “portion” is the amount of a food you choose to eat at any one time - which may be more or less than a serving. So, while a serving of ice-cream may 1/4 cup, a portion size may be more like one cup. The good news is you can make more informed decisions by gettin …
Discover the charm of The Friendly Fox
Where can you go for an after-work drink, Sunday brunch or mid-week coffee break? Give up? The Friendly Fox! The Friendly Fox, 4001 S. Wayne Ave, is located in the Southwood Park neighborhood. This family owned and operated establishment serves up interesting, and tasty, homemade soups, sandwiches, salads, pastries and smoothies. They even have ice cream! This place is a favorite local hang f …
Don’t miss Cupcakes & Cocktails
Do you like cupcakes? What about cocktails? Both?! You’ll be in sensory overload if you attend the second Cupcakes & Cocktails event Friday. Anita Homco of Cupcakes & Co. is pairing her sugary confections with cocktails at the Wunderkammer Company Oct. 18. Each ticket includes a sampling of some of our favorite cupcakes and a few new ones, each paired with a cocktail to match and a v …
Have your cake and eat it, too (literally)
Do you like to indulge in a chocolate-y treat every now and then? Well it turns out your sweet tooth may not be a bad thing all the time. You can benefit from some perks. Here are four ways to find a guilt-free chocolate fix, while getting a health boost, too. Keep it pure. Choose a bar of chocolate over a piece of cake to avoid those extra calories and unhealthy fats. Be selective. Remember, cho …