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  • Enjoy the Holidays with Food Allergies

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    Thanksgiving has passed and now that the holiday season is in full-swing, prepare yourself for more gatherings and even more food. Creamy dips, cheesy casseroles and homemade sweets will likely be on the menu, but what can guests with food allergies enjoy? Adults and children alike suffer from food allergies and this can lead to…

  • Springtime Lemon Recipes

    lemon-desserts-200x200 Lemon recipes are fun, refreshing, and perfect for the springtime. If you’re a lover of lemons, you know that lemon desserts are simply irresistible. If the zingy flavor doesn’t pull you in, then the bright, beautiful color always does the trick. Give these lemon desserts a try after dinner this week. Lemon Bars Ingredients 1…

  • Bite-Sized Treats for Easy Party Eating

    nec_december2016blogs_w2_cookingthumbnail There is no better way to spread festive holiday cheer than to throw a holiday party. It’s the time of year when friends and family come together to share food, laughter, and the joy they have cultivated all year. While everyone loves delicious holiday food, they also want the freedom to socialize with the crowd…

  • Homemade Happy Meals

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    Every parent has experienced it. During the car ride, only minutes from home, your children spot the widespread Golden Arches. Immediately you hear the question, “Can we have McDonalds for Dinner?” Whether it be McDonalds, Burger King, or another popular fast food restaurant, there is no question that fast food is convenient and cheap. However, these meals tend to have small nutritional value, and can lead to overall negative health effects on your children. Learn to make your own happy meals at home that leave everyone happy, satisfied, and healthy.

  • Cooking With Kids: Inspiring a Healthy Lifestyle

    BNE_Blog_WhatsCooking-01 Americans are busier than ever these days. We take our coffee on the go with a calorie-laden muffin; we cruise through drive-thru windows for quick and easy meals. In a pinch, this works. Yet we can't do this all the time. As a nation, we are becoming more and more health-conscious, and restaurants--even fast-food venues--offer healthful…

  • Incorporating More Veggies Into Meals

    BNE_WhatsCooking-01 Eat your veggies! It’s a mantra that’s been ingrained into our heads since childhood. We know we need an adequate amount of vegetables every day in order to maintain optimal health. However, sometimes it can be hard to squeeze veggies into each and every meal. Boredom can set in as we get into a routine…

  • The Spice of Life: Eating Spicy Food to Boost Metabolism

    BNE_WhatsCooking-01 It has long been thought that spicy foods speed up metabolism, and a new study has just been presented that supports this hypothesis. At the Biophysical Society’s 59th Annual Meeting in Baltimore, it was announced that capsaicin, the ingredient in chile peppers that make them spicy, can help prevent weight gain in mice when they…

  • Make Your Favorite Take Out Foods at Home

    BNE_BlogPost_WHatsCooking_02 After a long day, many of us don’t feel like making dinner and prefer to call our favorite Chinese, Indian, or Mexican restaurant or place an order online for take out. It’s just so easy, and the dishes are usually comforting and delicious. Take out saves time, but it’s not very friendly on your waistline…
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