• If your a burger feen then you will love this guide to hamburger and cheeseburger styles.  — A Hamburger Today

• You know the saying “crazy cat ladies” well what if I told you there’s a woman who is like that but with chickens. — Eat Me Daily

• Fast and Friendly guide on how to make chicken quesadillas. — Chow

• Jamie Oliver is trying hard to get America to slim down. — Slashfood

• Top 10 Foodie Cities in the world… sounds yummy!  — Epi-Log

• Need a lineup on Foodnetwork’s fall lineup? well lineup then. — GrubStreet

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Can there really be more subways than Mcdonald’s?

Move over Ronald McDonald Jared is coming your way!

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Apparently that is what is happening in the next few months, the re-known fast-food sandwich eatery  will become the world’s largest food chain. Although McDonald’s has a total of 32,158 eateries worldwide, it has largely decided to curtail expansion efforts, preferring to hone in on existing store sales. Subway, on the other hand, has been popping up worldwide, with locations in China, Qatar, India, and France. This week, it’s expected to exceed 31,800 total stores.

Even with the onset of the economy, Subway has managed to still make a profit in the last year with its its $5 foot-long sandwich promotion.  

Pretty interesting… huh!

Well, what do you think about this new found growth on Subway’s part?

Would you rather go with a McDonald’s or a Subway?
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Pasta is one of the easiest dishes to make.  It can be paired with any type of sauce and added to any dish.  But sometimes it can have a tendency of not being cooked properly or cooked too much.  Here are a few Do’s and Dont’s when it comes to cooking Pasta.

Do’s

* Use a large pot that can hold enough water to submerge all the pasta you want to cook.  Remember, that the lighter the pot the faster it will come to a boil, which is much better.  After adding the pasta return pot to a boil immediately.

* Salting the water is a must.  Once the water starts to boil make sure to add enough salt to it, this will give the pasta added flavoring.   For every pound of pasta add two tablespoons of salt and 6 quarts of water.

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Alfalfa sprouts are a member of the pea family which, makes it one of the most cultivated vegetable in the world.  It has the ability to be planted anywhere in the world, harvested and picked in seven days only, and doesn’t hinder on climate or temperatures.

Alfalfa sprouts are derived from alfalfa seeds. They are white and thread-like, with tiny green tops.  Alfalfa sprouts juice tastes mild and can be easily mixed with any other juices. 

Alfalfa sprouts juice contains a myriad of valuable nutrients such as calcium, folic acid, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, sodium, zinc.

Some health benefits:

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Pasta, it is the quintessential comfort food.  An easy go-to dish that can be made for dinner anytime of the day.  Of all foods, I think pasta is one of the many favorites I have.

I remember when I was younger and my family and I lived in France, my mom would always buy fresh pasta instead of dried pasta and every time I would always wonder, Why?  I used to tell her isn’t it easier to just have it on hand just incase, and she would say Nope, fresh is better.

As I became older i still wondered this same question, and decided to share with you all my findings… here they are!
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·  Fresh, Delicious, Homemade, Old-Fashion Lemonade… Thirsty huh!

·  Do you know what quinoa is?  If not find out here.

·  Now you know what quinoa is but do you know how to cook Quinoa?

·  Do you know the difference between a Cappuccino, Machiatto, Latté or Café au lait?

·  Quick and Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
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In honor of it being the weekend and the premiere of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, I only see fit to make some scrumptious Spaghetti and Meatballs.

You can’t really go wrong with a nice bowl of fresh spaghetti and meatballs with freshly grated parmesan cheese….

How does that sound to your tummy???

Pretty good right, Well it is so go grab a pad and a pen and write down some of these easy ingredients and start a cookin…. you won’t be sorry.
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What is it about fresh old-fashioned lemonade that makes you feel like a kid again?

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For those of you that have been anticipating the release of the most talked about kid-friendly food movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, then your in luck!

Tomorrow, opening night,  you and I and everyone else will have the chance to get to see the premiere of  Cloudy in theatres…. oohhhh weeeee I can’t wait!

Based on the classic children’s book by Judi and Ron Barrett, Cloudy is an animated film produced by Sony Pictures Animation. The premise: A scientist hopes to solve world hunger when he discovers a way to convert water into food, but when he unleashes his invention on the world, it turns into an epic disaster.

In honor of this very movie I will be making some yummilicious spaghetti and meatballs…. yummmmmm I’m salivating!

Will you be going to watch this adorable new movie this weekend?

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Quinoa is very tasty and versatile, which allows it to be added or replaced in most recipes such as rice or couscous.

Cooking quinoa is similar to cooking rice, by how fast and easy it takes to make it.  There are three different kinds of quinoa that can be found in markets: the most common one is the white variety, but also the red and blank ones.

Here is a basic way to cook quinoa:

1.  Measure and rinse quinoa.  One cup of dried quinoa makes three cups of cooked quinoa (just like rice).  Measure out your chosen amount, rinse thoroughly with cold water in a mesh strainer and then drain.  Rinsing the quinoa will remove its natural coating, called saponin, which can make the quinoa taste bitter.

2.  Transfer quinoa into a small saucepan.  Add 1 1/2 cups water & 1/2 tsp salt if desired.  You can also use vegetable, chicken or meat stick if preferred.

3.  Boil, Cover, and Simmer.  Bring to a quinoa to a boil, cover with a tight fitting lid, and turn the heat down to simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.

4.  Remove from heat and let rest.  Remove quinoa from heat and allow to sit for five minutes with the lid on.  Fluff quinoa gently with a fork and serve.

(For Quinoa stuffing recipe)
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