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7 Best Places To Eat in Mississippi
Trip partially sponsored by Coastal Mississippi. All opinions and reviews expressed are my own. #MSCoastLife #SecretCoast Food is one thing that for years have brought people together around various tables, and Mississippi is no different. When I hear Mississippi, the first thing that comes to mind is seafood and of course, being part of the South, comfort food. Great tasting food is a guarantee when visiting Mississippi and I am here to share some of the well known places, as well as the hidden gems that you will find locals at day in and day out. Culinary influence from around the globe is found on The Secret Coast, inspired by…
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Food, Fun and More at the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
Received a free pass to attend in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion & promotion. #afwf2021 #afwf Can you say one of the most anticipated food festivals in the South!! After that terrible disease came into town in 2020, it was postponed and we all had to wait until this year. Was it worth the wait? Yes!!! 1000 times yes, it was. Yes, this year looked different in the sense that there were several opportunities to sip and savor the south during a series of intimate, multi-course dinners, and brunches led by some of Atlanta’s top chefs. I hated that I missed those, but I can only hope for…
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Quinoa Recipes For Vegans
I have received The Complete Quinoa Cookbook for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. Now one of the most asked questions of vegans is, “How do you get your protein?” Well let me tell you, from some yummy surprising foods including quinoa. Yes, quinoa nutrition is one that all diet types can benefit from. Truly quinoa has so many useful benefits and it is easy to cook. I have not been asked yet, but it is just a matter of time. But what I have been asked for are quinoa recipes and there are plenty out there. In fact, The Complete Quinoa Cookbook by Catherine Gill, can…
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5 Ingredient Dinner Ideas
I received this book for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. #ad #americastestkitchen #dinnerideas Having a crazy busy day is the song for most of us isn’t it? We all have days where we have to rush home and prepare a delicious dinner, but it feels impossible sometimes. We all, unless we are trying to impress someone or it is a holiday, we want an amazing meal without the hassle of the ingredients lists being so long, you have to visit 3 stores to find all of the ingredients. How about I share with you a solution? Want to make five ingredient meals? Five ingredient dinner ideas…
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Vegan Charcuterie Board
Being vegan and plant-based now are all the craze, but it is truly something to get on board with for totally all of the health benefits. Becoming vegan and plant-based, you think that it is hard, but it is not. You find that some of your favorite foods or recipes have to be transformed. You take what you used to love that has some of the not so better for you ingredients and switch them up for vegan and plant-based options. Makings of a Charcuterie Board Take charcuterie boards for instance. There are so many designs, sizes and shapes. My favorite, is one from Demdaco, made from easy-to-clean ceramic. Demdaco…
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Atlanta Food & Wine Festival Tickets on Sale NOW
The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival (AFWF) returns to Historic Fourth Ward Park this year with its beloved Tasting Tents on Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12. Honoring the rich tradition of Southern sustenance, attendees can savor the flavors of the South’s favorite chefs and mixologists as well as wine pop-up stations, a cocktail garden, live music, and an interactive food and beverage pairing area. A percent of proceeds from this year’s curated dinners, lunches and brunches supports local charities. “We’re happy to be back, doing what we love, which is creating and executing first class events for our consumers, chefs and partners,” says Brett Friedman, Partner & CEO…
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10 Reasons to be Vegan Beyond Veganuary
I received 72 Reasons to Be Vegan for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. Post may contain affiliate links and I may earn a small commission when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. Less than a generation ago, veganism was considered beyond fringe. Even in 2014, only 1 percent of Americans were vegans. Fast-forward to today—in the last five years, the number of self-identified vegans has skyrocketed 600 percent. Impossible burgers are now available at Burger King, KFC, and Taco Bell. And, according to the Plant Based Foods Association, sales of dairy and meat alternatives grew by 20% in US supermarkets in…
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America’s Test Kitchen Meal Prep Cookbook
I have received this Meal Prep Cookbook for free in exchange for my unbiased review. Post may contain affiliate links and I may earn a small commission when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. Even though a lot of us are still working at home, it does not mean it translate to a piece of cake when putting a meal on the table. Many a day, I have found it quite challenging to put a meal together, but not anymore. Every since hearing about this meal prepping thing, I have not turned back often since, but when I do, I do pay a price. My…
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Celebrating National Quinoa Day with Ancient Harvest
Looking for a perfect quinoa recipe to highlight for National Quinoa Day, January 16th? Look no further, Ancient Harvest has got you covered. Check out a vegan recipe down below for a burrito bowl that is delicious. Ancient Harvest even shares why quinoa is better for you than rice. Rice is what a lot of us are used to eating, but quinoa comes with so many more health benefits. RICE VS QUINOA RICE White rice contains low levels of fiber (14% of recommended daily intake) Rice is a refined starch with 4.3g of protein per cup White Rice has high glycemic index (72) Brown Rice can take up to 45…
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Complete Plant Based Cookbook
As the number of vegetarians and the number of Americans who desire to cut meat consumption grows, plant-based interest and enthusiasm is at an all-time high. One could look at the trends of some of the fast food restaurants your area. I know in mine, Del Taco has vegan burritos and they are quite tasty. America’s Test Kitchen found that there is a growing interest of plant-based eating among everyday Americans across the country. The Complete Plant-Based Cookbook is a new, landmark title from America’s Test Kitchen with 570+ foolproof recipes that are amazingly delicious, good for you and our planet. January is Veganuary month, and the recipes are vegan. You are…
