Whether motivated by health, environmental, or ethical reasons, more and more people are choosing to adopt a partly plant-based or fully vegan diet. By one recent estimate, 5 percent of US consumers identify as vegan and 55 percent of Millennials self-identify as flexitarian. Anyone considering going plant-based has likely heard about the optimal performance benefits … Read more
Placeholder while article actions load A certain fast-food chain may have gotten a lot of mileage out of letting you “have it your way.” But if you really want to ensure you get a burger just to your liking, your best bet is to make it at home. I’m not just talking about the actual … Read more
I’ve been a chef for 15 years, and I love this recipe for caramelized-banana pudding icebox cake. This dessert calls for store-bought cookies and doesn’t require any baking. You can individually portion the cake in advance to make serving it much easier. Loading Something is loading. I’ve been a chef for over 15 years, and … Read more
The Upper Thumb is blessed with sandy beaches, fun places to visit, and great inexpensive places to eat. We compiled a listing of the top restaurants, grills, bakeries, and bars that offer breakfast. If you type in “breakfast places near me” while in the Upper Thumb area these restaurants and coffee shops should be listed. … Read more
Raise your hand if you’d like to live a long life — and enjoy good health while you’re at it. At age 118, Catholic nun Sister André of France seems to be doing just that. This inspiring supercentenarian has recently been named the oldest person on earth! In multiple interviews, Sister André has been asked … Read more
This is a good time to add in some salt and pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper per two eggs), so the seasonings can get evenly distributed among the eggs. You can also mix in 2 to 3 tablespoons (per two eggs) of whole milk, heavy cream or creme fraiche … Read more
Samuel Tebbs is approaching his sixth birthday, but his life hangs in the balance of the nation’s baby formula shortage. A rare genetic condition makes it impossible for the young boy to digest normal food, leaving him dependent on EleCare Jr for his daily sustenance. A product of Abbott Nutrition, the formula is one of … Read more
Nowadays the city is awash with some truly excellent Chinese restaurants, offering everything from the strictly traditional, right down to the ultra-modern, via some fantastic street food options. There’s something for everyone here and some truly authentic experiences… Happy Seasons An unassuming little entrance in China Town opens up into one of the city’s best … Read more
Tea, or as we belovingly call it, Chai, is more than just an aromatic hot beverage. One sip of it and it feels like all the tensions in our head have gone for a ride. Tea lovers do not care about the time or what the season is, they just love to have a cup … Read more
Restaurants across the UK have diversified their menus over the past few years, with veggie and vegan options featuring more prominently. Veggie and vegan meals have come on a long way as more and more people opt for the diet. But even though veggie-friendly menus are a much more common sight than previous years, people … Read more