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5 Ways to Afford and Shop for Healthy Food

May 15, 2018 by Missy Dwyer No Comments

Many people believe that switching to healthier foods may end up costing them more. However, this is not necessarily the case. Here are 5 ways to afford and shop for healthy food. Seasonal Shopping The price of fruits and vegetables can vary depending on when they are in season. Prices tend to be typically lower in season so make sure to take advantage of any exclusive offers to help save you money. Also, when fruits and vegetables are in season,… Read More

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Food Photography Tips for Facebook

May 7, 2018 by Missy Dwyer No Comments

Social media is a great place to market pretty much any business, but it is specifically very well suited to marketing local businesses and even more so if that local business is food based. Simply because most purchasing decisions these days are influenced by what your friends and family recommend, and the Facebook platform makes sharing those kind of recommendations an absolute breeze But it isn’t just about posting anything on Facebook, as people are inundated with images all the… Read More

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6 Tasty Dishes to Prepare While on a Ketogenic Diet

May 3, 2018 by Missy Dwyer No Comments

Cutting down on those carbs while you are on a keto diet is hard, especially in the beginning, but that doesn’t mean you cannot enjoy a tasty dinner or dessert while you are on the diet. On the contrary, since consumption of fat is essential for the keto diet to succeed, you can actually have a number of tasty dishes that would not be allowed in a lot of other diets, and we will take a look at six of… Read More

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Peking Duck: A Culinary Delight of Cultural Importance

May 2, 2018 by Missy Dwyer No Comments

There’s a good reason that the Peking duck is one of China’s most popular dishes. After all, it isn’t every culinary experience that can trace its roots back more than 700 years to royal lineage. Peking duck, which alternatively goes by the names Chinese roast duck or Beijing duck, became popular as a main dish during the Yuan Dynasty of 1271 to 1378 when Mongol empires ruled China. By the 15th century, this dish became a staple on the dinner… Read More

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How Do You Earn a Michelin Star?

April 29, 2018 by Missy Dwyer No Comments

Earning a Michelin Star is every restaurant owner’s dream. These stars of excellence are handed out to restaurants that have been deemed the best of the best. If your establishment gets a Michelin Star, it will appear in the Red Guide, which is a reference book for hotels and restaurants compiled by Michelin (yes, the French tire company). So how does one earn a star? The exact process of earning a star is not known since the methods used to… Read More

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What Makes A Great Mexican Restaurant?

April 13, 2018 by Missy Dwyer No Comments

For many Americans, a night at a mexican restaurant is a fun family occasion that offers a brief escape from the ordinary. Not All mexican restaurants are created equal however. While the flavor of the food is a big factor in what makes a mexican restaurant good, there are quite a few different qualities that can truly set one particular establishment apart from its competition. In this article we’re going to look at what makes Mexican Summerlin restaurants (and any… Read More

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Fancy an Adventure in Iceland? It’s the Perfect Location

April 12, 2018 by Missy Dwyer No Comments

Iceland is a really remarkable place. While a relatively small island, its isolated location, and unique geography mean that, in many ways, Iceland is a world unto itself. Not only does Iceland exist today in a way that is entirely unique, but its cultural past is one that has fascinated people for centuries. The homeland of the Icelandic sagas, which have captured the hearts and imaginations of successive generations the world over, is exactly the place that you would expect.… Read More

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Three Tasty Nurse-Approved Recipes for Summer

April 9, 2018 by Missy Dwyer No Comments

As the weather warms up, plenty of new opportunities arrive for you to get outside, exercise, or just enjoy the pleasant climate. After spending all winter indoors, a bit of outdoor freedom is a well-deserved reward. Most people tend to eat more in the colder months, so burning some of those extra calories should be a top priority if you’re wanting to manage your weight. Despite the opportunities for exercise and active lifestyles, summer presents just as many healthy eating… Read More

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Tricks and tips that can help a local café to thrive

March 19, 2018 by Missy Dwyer No Comments

Running a café can be a wonderful way to engage in business as part of your local community, spending your days talking to your customers and helping them get to know each other – all while serving them delicious food and drink. There’s always a lot of competition in the café business, however, so how can you make sure your place is noticed and attracts customers? These tips will help. Set up signs Websites are all well and good, but… Read More

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Foods That Will Help Kick Your Brain and Focus Into High-Gear While Studying for Your HIM Degree

February 24, 2018 by Missy Dwyer No Comments

University students are under some of the highest levels of stress, juggling multiple classes at once, various assignments, and sometimes even a part-time job on the side. For students currently working their way through the online bachelor of science in health information management (HIM) at a top school like the University of Cincinnati, you at least have the opportunity to be studying from home, but for most, that doesn’t make the workload any less intense or stressful. What’s interesting is… Read More