Niel Bodon wanted a food truck, but he created something even better. NORFOLK, Va. — When Niel Bodon was a child, he was already preparing for a life in the restaurant business. “My mom ran a place in England when I was 14, and I would jump behind the bar and make sandwiches for people,” Bodon smiled. He said he’s always had a side-gig in a restaurant. Bodon moved to the United States in 1995 as a teacher. Even then, […]
Month: April 2022
Some people may be cautious when it comes to using oils in cooking or with their food. Eating fat with meals conjures thoughts of high cholesterol and, well, getting fat. The fact that some fats are labeled as “bad” adds to the confusion and misconception that all fats are unhealthy. But that isn’t the case. “It’s important to consume oils,” says Shilpa Bhupathiraju, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and assistant professor of nutrition at Harvard’s T.H. Chan […]
Get the Facts! Did you know the Nutrition Facts label changed in 2020? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and beverages with a fresh design that will make it easier for you to make informed food choices that contribute to lifelong healthy eating habits. Join Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Services Extension Agent for Better Living for Texans, Wendy Hamilton at the May Community Center, 18835 US-183, May, Texas 76857 […]
The video involving the pet cat ‘hiding’ its food was posted on Instagram. If you are familiar with cats and kittens, then you may know that their antics often make for the best of videos. And exactly that kind of a moment has been showcased in this video that was shared on Instagram page Cats of Instagram. There is a chance that this video will make you laugh out loud at how this cat thinks that ‘hiding’ its food will […]
Do you usually skip breakfast not because you aren’t hungry, but because of lack of time? We hear you. That’s why we have dug out some quick breakfast recipes that you can make in no time and your hurried mornings won’t be so hurried anymore. We are not talking about the quick-fix recipes of bread toasts and cereals, but hearty Indian meals that please your heart and tummy as well. There are many among us who still like to start […]
Russia’s war on Ukraine has sent food prices skyrocketing, leaving millions at risk of going hungry. Here’s everything you need to know: Why the food shortage? The Russian invasion and the sanctions on Moscow that followed have dramatically reduced the production of crops and fertilizer in Russia and Ukraine, driving vulnerable areas in the Middle East and Africa to the brink of famine. The two large countries are both major producers of wheat, corn, and barley, while Russia and Belarus […]
Collagen is a large protein that is used to make the connective tissue, which in turn keeps all the other tissues together. Collagen is present in bones, joints, blood, muscles, and cartilages. It is the most important protein for a healthy-looking skin as it gives it elasticity and strength. Collagen makes up a third of the total body protein. As we grow older, our processes start to slow down and this affects the production of collagen too. Our “modern lifestyles […]
Very low calorie diets may lead to a number of unpleasant and even harmful side effects — from constipation to developing an unhealthy relationship with food (1). What’s more, significantly reducing calorie intake may lead to rapid weight loss, which could trigger hair loss. The Optavia diet is a diet that restricts your calorie intake to induce weight loss. Some customers have experienced side effects when following Optavia, including hair loss. This article explains what the Optavia diet is and […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A piemaker with a shop in Indianapolis emerged victorious after a pie face-off with a Key West opponent on CBS’s The Talk. Clarissa Morley, owner of Pots & Pans Pie Co. in Indy, put her Hoosier Pie to the test against a Key Lime Pie from Kermit’s Key West Key Lime Shoppe. The Indiana versus Flordia pie showdown took place on The Talk’s Food Face-Off that aired on Friday. Clarissa’s pie in the challenge is her take on […]
After the age of 4, I grew up in a very small town. There are some great things about living and growing up in a small town. Everyone knows each other. Because of that, people know your business, which can be a good thing and a bad thing depending on what you have going on in your life. People will know what’s going on whether you want them to or not. Also, it’s great to have those small town events; […]
