How Often Do You Eat Red Meat, Fish and Poultry?


Updated 01/15/08 3:04 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 67 comments

How Often Do You Eat Red Meat, Fish and Poultry?

I have been trying to eat lower on the food chain. The problem is though, my husband is a committed carnivore, but since I do most of the meal planning we have been eating a lot more beans and tofu. I am wondering about you. So tell me . . . Source How Often Do You Eat Red Meat, Fish and Poultry? I eat some form of meat at almost every meal. About twice a day at lunch and Read more

The Best Turkey Club Sandwich in the World


Updated 05/22/12 5:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make the Best Club Sandwich

Club sandwiches, like burgers or fried chicken, come in a myriad of styles and spinoffs. Some prefer turkey to chicken, rye bread to white, or aioli to mayonnaise. This recipe isn't a true classic club, as it has avocado, cheese, and mustard, but I consider it to be the best. Here, smoky turkey and bacon complement the buttery flavors of the ripe avocado and cheddar cheese. This sandwich — Read more

Sex and Hare Krishna: Mad Men's Mother Lakshmi Didn't Follow the Rules


Updated 05/21/12 1:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sex and Hare Krishna

This week on Mad Men, we get a visit from Paul Kinsey, who has gone from progressive, pipe-smoking copy editor to confused Hare Krishna devotee. The Hare Krishna movement was founded in NYC in 1966, the year that's coming to a close on this season, and attracted beatniks like Allen Ginsberg and Beatle George Harrison, one of its most famous followers. The International Society for Krishna Read more

Easy Ways to Get More From Your Food Budget


Updated 05/18/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stop Wasting Food

Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more

Do You Eat Meat? Ask Yourself These Important Questions


Updated 03/25/12 8:28 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Healthy Eating Tips For Meat Eaters

The majority of the US population include beef, poultry, or fish in their diet, which can be excellent sources of protein, vitamin B12, omega-3s, iron, and other essential nutrients. There's definitely a healthy and a not-so-healthy way to eat meat, so ask yourself these important questions to ensure your steak, grilled chicken, and tuna fish sandwich are doing your body good. Am I Getting Read more

10 Grocery Deals That Trick You Into Spending More


Updated 05/08/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fake Grocery Store Deals

To help you avoid an expensive grocery bill, Business Insider shares grocery deals that aren't really deals. These days everyone's trying to make the most of their trip to the grocery store, but it's hard to tell when you're saving big if the grocer is using tricky marketing tactics. RELATED: These Are the Groceries to Buy and Skip at the Warehouse Club We tapped deals expert and founder of the Read more

Would You Eat Fast Food Beef That's Less Than Well-Done?


Updated 03/04/11 2:33 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Arby's Unveils Line of Premium, Medium-Rare Beef Sandwiches

Like the rest of the fast food world, Arby's is stepping up its game. Earlier this week, it introduced its new Angus Three Cheese & Bacon, the first menu item in a new line of premium beef sandwiches that are made with medium-rare Angus beef. After the accusation that Taco Bell is falsely labeling its "seasoned beef," you'd think there'd be more than a little caution exercised over serving a Read more

Link Time: What Do You Get When You Cross a Strawberry and a Pineapple?


Updated 05/04/12 11:26 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Pineberry Fruit

Pineberry: a cross between a strawberry and a pineapple — Zagat The surprising country that eats the most meat per person — HuffPost Food The scoop on silicone egg poaches — Saveur Recipes for a proper Kentucky Derby party — Delish Martha Stewart plays drinking games with Jimmy Fallon — Eater The 40-second egg scramble — Food52 Angelina Jolie asks Jamie Oliver for recipes — Grub Read more

Avery Island, Part Deux: Boils, Bottles, Bloodies & Boudin


Updated 05/03/12 7:00 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Avery Island Food

If you're itching for a culinary adventure, there's no need to leave your home! Escape to Avery Island for a crawfish feast with Food Orleans. This was my lunch. I ate it all. Avery Island is a gorgeous place; it's surrounded by a long lace of bayous, has plenty of wildlife roaming around freely (deer, bears, raccoons, alligators), and houses the beautiful Jungle Gardens and Bird Sanctuary. Read more

Tips For Making a Scrumptious Salad


Updated 05/01/12 3:37 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Tips For Making Salads

Photo: Camilla Salem When building salads, it's far too easy to get stuck in a rut. You know what works, buy the same ingredients, and inevitably eat green leaf lettuce with black olives, sliced tomatoes, and shredded carrots everyday. However, with a little creativity and an open mind at the grocery store, you can enjoy a fabulous variety of healthful and scrumptious salads on a regular basis. Read more