We Americans do not waste any time celebrating the holidays. Fall is basically a revolving door for different decorations and traditional foods. The copper-colored, plastic leaves and cinnamon candles are almost immediately knocked off the shelves for wreaths, and the… read more
Stephanie Cornwell
Make Butternut Squash a Fall Produce Staple!
Of all the fall vegetables, butternut squash is one of the most versatile and beneficial, and it’s actually a fruit! Botanically speaking, butternut squash is a fruit because it has seeds and grows from the flower of a plant, but… read more
The Dark Side Isn’t So Bad
Who doesn't love chocolate? It’s everyone’s weakness and has quite the reputation for being something that you should stay away from for being “too sweet” or “too high in calories,” but does that mean all chocolate is bad? Enter dark… read more
How To Feast with Food Restrictions During the Holidays
Meat, dairy, breads and desserts; the four elements that make up most traditional, American holiday feasts. My table normally consists of ham and turkey, several corn, green bean and sweet potato casseroles (that often include eggs, cream or butter- maybe… read more
Is Sitting Down Causing You More Harm Than Good?
We spend a large portion of our time sitting. In school, at work, on the couch, at a restaurant — all activities that require us to be sedentary. The Washington Post reported that on average, the adult American spends about… read more