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Fruits are healthy so you can eat as much as you want, right? Not quite. Even though fruit is clearly a better choice than a donut, your body still turns a donut and an apple into the same thing – glucose. The difference is how fast the glucose enters your bloodstream – it also determines […]

In honor of National Ice Cream Day on July 15, we wanted to highlight some of the best DFW ice cream shops! What makes a great ice cream shop? In our opinion, those that offer dairy free and vegan options! We all know that one friend or family member who can’t indulge in a cool […]

Potato salad is a staple for every 4th of July meal. Unfortunately, the potato salad you typically find at the grocery store is drowning in mayo or mustard to cover up the lack of flavor and quality ingredients. Homemade potato salad definitely take a little effort, but it tastes so much better and is better […]

Ask any chef – a great meal starts with great ingredients. Whether you’re perfecting a complicated recipe or whipping up the simplest of snacks, quality matters. So what kind of foods lay the foundation for peak deliciousness? In my opinion, the best ingredients (by far) are local. Eating locally has countless benefits. Fruits and vegetables […]

Have you ever thought of having a staycation? You probably have a couple great vacations already planned this summer, but there are plenty of great places right here in Dallas-Fort Worth to help you feel like you’re on a mini vacation while not having to travel too far from home. Possum Kingdom State Park Image […]

The majority of us will be laying out at the pool and barbecuing this Memorial Day weekend! Afterall, isn’t that what Texans do best? While Memorial Day can be an excuse to load up on fatty meats, sugar and carbs, there are ways to make it a little healthier so that you don’t completely throw […]

A mom’s health and well being should be a top priority during a time when there are so many demands put on her. Between picking up the kids from soccer practice, to planning charity events, to getting meals on the table, being a mom can be exhausting to say the least. Of all people I […]

What does it mean to live a sustainable life? We use the word “sustainable” a lot in the food industry when referring to where we source our ingredients, but what does that word have to do with our every day lives? Living a sustainable life is different for everyone, but the principle behind it is […]

“Eating clean” has become a buzzword that we hear a lot now in the health and wellness industry, but what does it really mean? Eating clean is all about a lifestyle centered around putting less processed foods on your plate and eating more wholesome foods in their original form. In essence, it’s about eating more […]

With the weather warming up, it’s time to dust off your cleaning skills and deep clean the forgotten (ahem, neglected) parts of your house. The kitchen is one of the rooms you probably use most often and it seems like there is always something to clean whether it’s tossing out leftovers or cleaning out the […]