Continuing with the celebration of cheese all over the world, you can't miss Italy on that one. In many ways, the country could be considered the King of Cheese. You have all sorts over there--Gorgonzola, Romano, Asiago. They're all unique and top of the line when it comes to cheese, but make no mistake knowing that there can be only one World's Best in Italy. And here it is....
Parmesan cheese.
Better known among foodies and culinary experts and chefs as Parmigiano Reggiano, this cheese can be found grated, shredded, sliced, cubed, cut, and sprinkled. You'll find it on bread, pasta, …
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The World’s Best Cheese: Italy
The World’s Best Cheese: United States
It's overwhelming to even think of the staggering number of cheeses available all over the world, not to mention the fact that every single cheese known to humanity is without a doubt unique in quality. There are the top cheeses, though, beating out all other kinds; for the time being, however, let's focus on the United States of America: namely a type of goat cheese called "Lake's Edge," made famous by a place known as Blue Ledge Farm in Salisbury, Vermont.
Clearly the top of the line, at least among Americans, Lake's Edge is your classic goat cheese, only done American style. What …
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A Healthy Sandwich: What You Need and What You Shouldn’t Have
Probably one of the best culinary inventions known to man, the concept of the 'sandwich' has always brought many smiles to faces all over the world, especially given its versatility. You can basically do any kind of combination you want with a sandwich!--ham, turkey, salami, pastrami, chicken, roast beef, BLT, cheese, peanut butter and jelly, egg salad, chicken salad, potato salad, tuna, tuna salad, seafood salad, everything. There's nothing a sandwich can't provide.
But be careful. A sandwich can pack on the pounds like you wouldn't believe if you're not mindful of what you make. First …
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Herbs de Provence: A Marriage of Culinary Beauty
Put aside your salt and pepper shaker and especially your seasoned salt container, because you better believe there's something better out there when it comes to seasoning your food. First off, know that a regular helping of that salt and pepper could be detrimental to your health, not to mention seasoned salt impacts it on a multiplication table by two or three! Generally not a healthy way to season your meals, although in careful moderation it's convenient. There's a better way to get great flavor with in fact some great health benefits; it's called the Herbs de Provence.
Think of …
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Healthy Foods for Under a Dollar
Step into any health food store, and you might drop at some of the prices, especially when you focus on organics. That's the state of things in the food industry, though; if you want healthy food, you generally pay more money for it. Usually the extremely cheap and convenient foods pack an unhealthy punch.
It's understandable, though: money can get tight. You most of the time don't have a choice but to pay for the cheaper junk foods to fill up your tummy. But have no fear--you have some healthy foods for under a dollar to focus on. Starting with....
Apples
Great for just …
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The Benefits of Quinoa
Many might not have heard about quinoa, but that's okay. The truth is you'd need one heck of a history lesson to know about it. Think Inca, pre-Columbian Andean civilizations, that sort of thing. This is the amazing thing, though: this 'superfood' called 'quinoa' can be described as one of the most powerful foods to eat in the world. Why? It's simple.
There's a reason why they call it a 'superfood,' or better known 'mother of all grains' or even the term 'super-grain': quinoa seeds are loaded with the essential amino acids necessary for the building blocks of our body to be established, …
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