Food & Dining

Are you looking forward to dining out but don't want the guilt of feeding your family an unhealthy meal?  Check out the Healthy Dining Finder . This site allows you to search for healthy dining choices

Butterball has lots of great info to help with cooking your turkey.  They have a cooking time calculator, discuss thawing methods, list roasting and grilling instructions, and have instructional videos. 

I just discovered these frozen meatballs at Trader Joe's (of course).  They carry two types, turkey & beef.  The turkey ones are healthier for you and they are really delicious!  (I haven't

Stock your cupboard with Panko! These Japanese-style bread crumbs are great for breading all kinds of food. Not only do they add an extra crispy coating to fried chicken, pork chops and shrimp, but they hold-up

I thought this “Thanksgiving Survival Guide” had helpful tips on cooking dinner next week.  One of the best tips is about shopping - do not go shopping on Wednesday.  In fact, Monday and Tuesday

This short article tells secrets to making the best sandwich ever. From the article: Want to impress the spouse and kids with a sandwich to end all sandwiches, the one they'll beg for every time you walk in

I find so many cool things at Trader Joe's.  My latest must-have find is their black and red insulated grocery bag.  For just $4.99 this thing will keep frozen items frozen for hours - which is super! 

One year I forgot to buy Advent Calendars - and then they were all gone. (Or they were way too fancy and $20...) Then one year I found out about Trader Joe's Chocolate Advent Calendars. They are perfect for young

So it turns out that a lot of restaurants and fast-food joints have special things you can order that aren't on their menu. This website breaks down these secret menu items, based on reader suggestions. 

If you want great chicken, try Empire.  I’ve been buying Empire chicken for the past few years, and I’m amazed at how consistently good it is.  It’s never dry and never has any funny