News about food

Healthier Grocery Shopping

It seems like the whole country is suddenly becoming more health conscious. Whether this is because of the new awareness of pesticides and GMOs, it has definitely led to changes in most grocery lists. Supermarkets like Whole Foods that carry organic and vegan products are notorious for being considerably more expensive… read more

Use Groupon to Save on Dining

Groupon is a great way to save on hotels, dining, nightlife, and many other services and products. Let's focus on dining. To get started, sign up for free and insert your email address and city of choice to receive specific, relative offers. You'll receive daily notices or you can check out the site to see what's avail… read more

The Value of a Community Potluck

A community potluck is a great way to build and celebrate a strong neighborhood and community. Knowing your neighbors will improve your life and can also mean that you'll have a stronger network and support system. Throwing a community potluck will bring everyone together to meet, greet, discuss individual lives and pr… read more

Eat Your Vegetables: Grilled Eggplant Salad

If you are looking for new ways to enjoy delicious fresh Spring and Summer vegetables consider grilling. You don't even have to dig out the charcoal and fire up the grill, you can do it all with your oven or a heavy rigid grill pan. With a grill pan you'll need to heat the pan thoroughly over high heat and then, withou… read more

Emotions for New Mothers

Though the media and our society depicts the moment a woman becomes a new mother as the most exciting and wonderful period of her life (thought at least they are honest and leave tired in there!), there is an unspoken side. Mixed emotions, depression and postpartum symptoms are all too common. No expectant mother can e… read more