Panda Express’s lo mein is one of my favorite fast foods. A few weeks ago, I needed a quick dinner for my family on a night where I hadn’t planned ahead well. I realized quickly that I had most of the ingredients for lo mein already on hand. It was a great night, and much …
On a recent trip to California, a couple family members and I branched out from the crowd going to the traditional chain restaurant. We found this little taco shack a few doors down that was phenomenal. They only served tacos and shakes, but they did both of those things incredibly well. We tried several different …
Every year, cabbage goes on sale for a week or so in March, and most of us eat a little out of obligation on St. Patrick’s Day. Cabbage is a strong flavor, so it doesn’t usually come up as a favorite veggie for many. But it really can be delicious. Like all cruciferous vegetables, cabbage …
If you asked me if I liked minestrone five years ago, I would have answered in the negative. Outside of chili, tomato based soups just weren’t my thing. Then one balmy June evening in Chicago, I went over to my best friend’s house to relax. I was in the middle of moving and hadn’t been able …
Cruciferous vegetables – cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussel sprouts – don’t top many favorite foods lists, since they have strong flavors that are often bitter. However, they are nutrition powerhouses – full of fiber, vitamins A and K, folate, potassium, and antioxidants. Cruciferous veggies may even have anticancer effects. I have found that a …
