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Christmas Dinner in a Foreign Land

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Here we are. There are only a few days until Christmas. Many of us have dinner preparations already bought and defrosting. Here in the good old U. S. of A., a traditional Christmas dinner is bound to include a turkey or ham, dressing, potatoes, green vegetable, and desserts as far as the eye can see.

However, we are not the only country to celebrate Christmas. Christmas is a pretty global thing for the most part, but there are variations in the celebration in almost every country. One of the largest ways we differ is through what we choose to decorate our tables with at dinner time. Below are three countries with very different Christmas dinners. [Read more…]

Originally posted on January 3, 2018 @ 7:26 pm

4 Places To Find Inspiration For Food Creation

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Are you tired of your same old boring recipes? What you need is a source of inspiration! If you’ve already tried going through all of your old cookbooks to find some way to make your next meals more enjoyable, but can’t find anything, there are a ton of other free resources for you to take on to get that injection of passion back into your culinary warpath.

A few key places to find some inspiration would include online galleries, recipe apps, bookstores, and food delivery service websites. Each of these is free to browse typically, though if you’re going to buy a recipe out or a cookbook, that needs to fit within your projected budget. [Read more…]

Originally posted on August 12, 2017 @ 10:58 am

Five Beans You Should Add To Your Regular Diet

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Beans are a very heart healthy food, so it simply makes sense for you to add them to your diet. There are some general ways to add beans, lentils, and legumes to your diet, like in soups, then there are some more creative ways to use them.

Beans contain a lot of great minerals, and they are an excellent way to get some protein in your diet while cutting back on meat. They are also the ideal way for vegans and vegetarians to ensure they get enough protein in their diets.

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Originally posted on January 28, 2016 @ 8:20 pm

4 Simple Food Ideas For Kids Birthday Parties

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Throwing a kids birthday party is something that is part of the job description of being a parent. It is expected of them to make a birthday party that will make their children feel special on their big day.

Sometimes there is so much to think about between all of the presents, activities, and providing entertainment that the last thing that you want to deal with is planning a meal for a bunch of kids with various food aversions. Some are so addicted to having things their way when it comes mealtime that they are unwilling to bend when it comes to trying new things. Therefore, choosing some quick and easy which everyone will like is the best way to make sure that you have the least amount of stress possible. Here are some of the best choices which everyone is sure to enjoy. [Read more…]

Originally posted on October 20, 2020 @ 9:16 pm

3 Interesting Ways to Add Artistic Flare to Your Restaurant

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With the amount of options consumers have for eating choices, many restaurants struggle with what they can do to set themselves apart from the competition and encourage more patrons to visit their establishment. To make your eatery more appealing, one thing you may consider improving is the atmosphere of your space by pumping up the artistic flare you bring into your restaurant. So for restaurant owners looks to add something special to their space, here are three interesting ways you can add artistic flare to your restaurant.

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Decor Choices

When setting the mood for your restaurant, so much depends upon the concept and theme you’ve chosen for your eatery. However, once you have this in place, deciding on meaningful and intentional decor pieces can help bring your artistic flare to the next level.

According to Ion Nicolae, a contributor to DesignLike.com, finding distinctive pieces for walls, artwork and furnishings that bring together the theme of your restaurant is a great way to add your own artistic flare to the space. To do this, consider getting all your pieces from unique and original distributors, like Park West Gallery, in order to ensure that your restaurant decor choices are unlike those that can be found anywhere else.

Tints, Tones and Shades

One of the most impactful and easiest ways to add interest to your restaurant space is with color. DesignBuildIdeas.eu reminds restauranteurs that the colors you choose to include in your space can have a massive impact on the way patrons view, feel and interact with your establishment. In fact, certain colors have even been known to encourage hunger, making those likely choices for many food services. For this reason, be sure you consider the type of mood, type of food, and type of customers you plan to work with in your restaurant when deciding on colors for each and every element.

Functional Design Elements

Even functional aspects of your restaurant can bring in elements that boost the artistic flare of your space. From furniture and layout to music and lighting, anything you intentionally choose for an artistic purpose can help to make your space more unique to you.

For a great way to add art to your restaurant, Rebecca Creger, a contributor to 99Designs.com, recommends for restaurant owners to create menus that double as pieces of art. To accomplish this, Creger suggests paying attention to elements like typography, illustrations, photos, layout and more to create a truly stunning work of art out of your menu—something each patron will take the time to see and appreciate.

By implementing pieces into your restaurant that enhance the artistic characteristics of your space, you can create a truly unique establishment that can help set your restaurant apart from any of your competitors. Use the tips mentioned above to bring in interesting artistic elements to your restaurant today.

Originally posted on January 22, 2016 @ 8:43 pm