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“Healthy” Food Myths Debunked: Kimberly Snyder [Video]

April 1, 2013 by Cari Bee · Leave a Comment

Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? What about adding chicken to your salad? Juicing? Smoothies?

Kimberly Snyder, author of the Beauty Detox Foods, and nutritionist to stars such as Dita Von Teese, and Drew Barrymore, answers these questions, and more.

Would you try the green smoothie, or the gluten free pasta? Have you tried vegan or raw eating?

If you want to try the Glowing Green Smoothie… Here’s the recipe! *all veggies are oraginic*
2 Cups of Water
1/2 half head Spinach
1 head Romaine Lettuce
Juice of 1/2 lemon
3 or 4 stalks of celery
1 Banana
1 Pear
1 Apple

Cheers!

Courtesy of: Kimberly Snyder

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Raw Vegan Cadbury Cream Eggs For Easter

March 29, 2013 by Cari Bee · Leave a Comment

Since a lot of my pinups are going vegan and raw foodie on me, I thought that I would share this Easter recipe. Raw, Vegan, Cadbury Cream eggs. Oh goodness me yum! Click the link for the recipe. :-)

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Filed Under: cooking, entertaining, Food, Lifestyle · Tagged With: cooking, dessert, easter, entertaining, food, party, raw, sweet, vegan

What Coffee Goes Best With Your Breakfast?

March 12, 2013 by Cari Bee · Leave a Comment

Don’t laugh, but I have found, that the right coffee can change your breakfast. Much like the right wine, pairs best with certain dinners, coffees pair well with different meals. Eggs, pastries, or oatmeal all have their own best fit first thing in the morning.

Oatmeal is a classic way to start the day – simple, filling and hearty. Topped with some fresh fruit and almonds or walnuts and honey, its flavor goes from bland to grand. This mild-flavored breakfast food goes well with a lightly roasted coffee like Eight O’Clock Coffee’s French Vanilla or Hazelnut. Eight O’Clock Coffee Roaster Brewing Tip: Mix half a serving of Ground Hazelnut and Ground French Vanilla to deliver a Sweet and Nutty flavor.

Sweet breakfasts cooked on the griddle, like pancakes, waffles and French toast, are usually topped with syrups, jams or whipped cream. To offset all that sweetness, go with the bold flavor of an espresso or dark-roasted coffee. Eight O’Clock’s Dark Italian Roast hits the mark and is perfect for espresso aficionados. Eight O’Clock Coffee Roaster Brewing Tip: Add a dollop of Whipped Cream in place of Milk or Cream and savor the European experience.

The traditional American-style breakfast of Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, or a hearty Ham steak is a match for Eight O’Clock Coffee’s Original Roast. Whether you like your eggs fried, scrambled or sunny side up, this medium roast coffee is an ideal choice to balance the savory flavor of egg dishes. Eight O’Clock Coffee Roaster Brewing Tip: Set aside a ½ cup of coffee to create a toast mopping red eye gravy to garnish the Ham Steak. Full recipe provided (Foodnetwork.com).

Quick grab-and-go breakfasts, including breads, muffins and bagels, pair well with all Eight O’Clock coffee varieties. Try a variety which appeals to your taste today!

From meals on the run to a lovely weekend breakfast in bed, Eight O’Clock Coffee offers a wide range of gourmet coffee varieties to complement a morning mealscape. America’s Original Gourmet Coffee is available in Ground, Whole Bean and Keurig® K-Cup packs, so whether you prefer the experience of brewing a whole pot or the convenience of using single-serve K-Cup® packs, there is an Eight O’Clock Coffee for you. To get the latest from Eight O’Clock, be sure to like their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/EightOClockCoffee.

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Filed Under: cooking, entertaining, Food, Lifestyle, Special post · Tagged With: breakfast, coffee, eight o'clock coffee, food, lifestyle, recipes

My Favorite Thing About Football Is The Food

February 3, 2013 by Cari Bee · Leave a Comment

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Yes, I know that the “Big Game” is on today. And to be honest, I don’t really care who wins. All I care about, is the food.

A friend of mine send me something I might try out today, Buffalo Chicken Cupcakes. They even have blue cheese frosting on the top.

If those don’t work, I’ll just have to make Sam The Cooking Guy’s Buffalo Chicken PIzza. He made that when I went to his class and it was amazing.

Yes, the game for me, is all about the food.

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Holiday Food Fun – Yum, Fondue

December 24, 2012 by Cari Bee · Leave a Comment

It’s the holidays!!! That means being overwhelmed and not wanting to do anything, let alone cook yet another big dinner.

Let me tell you, one of my favorite ways to take the stress out of dinner, and not just for the holidays. Fondue. I do mine with LOTS of chopped fruit, dried and fresh, and of course some french style bread. I can eat this alone after a long day, as a date night, or with my friends’ kids on the floor. I love love love cheese fondue, and have just found the chocolate fondue by Emmi in my grocery store.

THIS would be PERFECT for Christmas Eve late night dinner/dessert, or even a casual New Years Eve. You can do this as fun or romantic, just depending on who you are with. I am child free, but I KNOW a lot of you have kids. What better way to get them to eat fruit in a new fun way?! Dipped in chocolate or cheese, or both in one night.

Here are a few tips on how to make this a great holiday treat for you and yours.

Let children each pick a dipping item you will serve, with so many possibilities from veggies and fruits to breads and meats – everyone will find a combination they enjoy
While wine is a suggested beverage pairing for adults, sparkling cider, grape juice or ginger ale served in a special glass and garnished with fruit is a treat for the kids
In the Swiss tradition, if a woman drops her bread into the cheese, she must kiss the person next to her; for kids, have whomever drops their bread do a silly dance or sing a song for the table
Play a game where the person who tries the most adventurous or unique combination (like dipping broccoli into chocolate fondue) wins a prize
Ready for dessert? Dip holiday cookies or gingerbread men into chocolate fondue or build “fondue s’mores” by dipping marshmallows into chocolate fondue before sandwiching them between graham cracker pieces.
With just a few forks and one pot, preparation and cleanup is a snap so you can relax and enjoy time with loved ones

I love fondue, and I found the chocolate dessert fondue in the deli section in Vons/Safeway. If you don’t see it, just ask for help.

You could also do this for entertaining with friends on New Years Eve! Put on a pot of Eight O’Clock Coffee and you will be the most relaxed host on the block!

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