There are few words that seem to elicit the excitement like the word "bacon". It seems like bacon is the new chocolate. Many of my friends (you know who you are!) are self confessed baconaholics. Not only do they start their day with as many pieces as possible, they sprinkle it on everything that they're going to eat. One friend even loves bacon so much that she ...
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Planning Lunch for Back To School – Part 2 – Beef and Cheddar Pitas
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Planning Lunch For Back To School
Another summer vacation is drawing to a close as another school year starts. Studies now show that the food our kids consume isn’t just fuel to give them energy. The choices that students (or their parents) make affect concentration, behavior, and overall health too. With “childhood obesity” becoming a hot topic of conversation as it continues to affect more of our children, ...
Manapua-Meat Filled Buns
One of the most popular “snacks” in Hawaii bears testimony to the heavy Chinese influence the islands are under. Manapua—or meat filled buns—can be found in bakeries, restaurants, and convenience stores all over the islands. Just like the Chinese Dim Sum dish Char Sui Bao, each sweet bun is traditionally filled with a scoop of char sui pork or other barbequed meat. There are ...
Picnic on a Deserted Island!
I have always loved picnics. There is just something that cannot be beat about dining outdoors. This is probably why I am such a huge fan of camping—picnics, three meals a day! As we traveled on our family vacation last week, we were very lucky to visit what is probably one of the most beautiful picnic destinations in the world, Shackleford Banks, NC. This quaint barrier island ...