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I find it more than a bit ironic that the foods most of us associate with going to the State Fair are fried, processed and just plain bad for you. The fair is supposed to be a celebration of farming and farm life (I love visiting all the animals from 4H competitions). I would think the food at fairs would feature fresh produce rather than deep fried food served on sticks. Last year, the Read more
If Mom floods your email on the daily with her favorite links, help her organize the chaos by introducing her to Pinterest. The virtual pinboard site lets Mom bookmark and share items she loves, but give her fair warning that this will be an addictive hobby. It's a win-win situation — Mom has a new way of sharing beautiful Internet finds, and your inbox lightens its load. Here's how to set up Read more
Today is May 4, the unofficial holiday that Star Wars fans have proclaimed Star Wars Day. If you encounter anyone wearing fanboy paraphernalia this Friday, make sure to greet them properly by saying, "May the fourth be with you." It will give you instant geek cred. We made a Star Trek cake for Captain Picard's birthday, so of course we had to make a sweet treat for May 4 too. To replicate this Read more
Happy birthday, Dianna Agron! The Glee star turns 26 today, and to celebrate we're taking a look at how the dancing beauty keeps things fit and healthy. She's a ballet beauty: Like many of her fellow Glee cast members, Dianna has been dancing since an early age — 3 years old, to be exact. Focusing on ballet and jazz, Dianna even taught dance classes as a teen while also appearing in local Read more
Don't mess with the food in Texas! Just ask Lauren, who's fresh off the plane from Dallas. Here are some of her favorite eats. Just last week, I hopped on a plane to Dallas! I have only seen the airports of this huge state but my best friend just moved their, so it was time to explore Dallas and Fort Worth. We spent a couple hours at the Famous State Fair where just about everything is fried and Read more
If you're obsessed with reading labels, then you've probably come across the ingredient maltodextrin. Sounds like some type of sugar, but is it safe to eat? It'll settle your mind to know that this common additive is an easily digestible carbohydrate made from rice, corn, or potato starch (celiacs beware — it can also be derived from barley or wheat). It's made by cooking down the starch, and Read more
To make Monday through Friday run more smoothly, tweak your weekend routine and take advantage of the extra free time. Saturday and Sunday tend to fly by, but if you learn to make the most of those hours, you'll be able to tackle extra tasks and set yourself up for an easier work week. Follow these three tips for a productive weekend and prepare to reap the benefits all week long: Schedule a Read more
Hooray for Ferris wheels and funnel cake! Hitting the local fair was always the highlight of my Summer as a kid. Who doesn't love eating an entire bag of cotton candy and then riding the Tilt-a-Whirl eight times in a row? Whether you're visiting the fair this Summer with your own kids or to bring out the kid in you, you'll probably want to know which foods are calorie bombs and which you can feel Read more
When you're celebrating a holiday with another family, fitting in can feel difficult — especially when it's your partner's family and you hope to make a good impression. With Easter and Passover approaching this weekend, we're sharing a few quick tips to help you both politely blend in while still standing out in a positive way. Open up an honest dialogue. A couple days before the visit, ask Read more
When you love fresh ingredients as much as we do, it's hard not to be astounded by all that this planet has to offer. That's why for the month of April, we're going to be diving into the world of eating sustainably. Earth Day is coming up, and it serves as a great reminder that our food choices have a direct impact on our surrounding environment. Being informed about issues like seasonality and Read more
