“Eating like royalty” is a phrase used to describe indulging in luxurious, opulent, and extravagant meals, reminiscent of the way kings, queens, and other members of royalty historically dined. These meals were often characterized by an abundance of high-quality and expensive ingredients, elaborate dishes, and the services of skilled chefs.

As the scorching heat of July arrives, there’s no better time to explore the refreshing world of cold meals. Embracing the idea of serving chilled dishes not only offers respite from the sweltering weather but also opens up a myriad of culinary possibilities.

This story made me think about the wonderful pastime of fathers and sons fishing together, and how special it is to spend time in nature with family, create memories, and enjoy the peacefulness of being on the water. And at the end of the trip, there is a catch to enjoy! These recipes don’t all involve a fresh catch, however they are inspired by catching fresh fish and making beautiful memories. Happy Father’s Day!

There are certain dishes that just seem to bring us back to a simpler time. There are certain moments that do this as well. Once in a while, pairing those dishes and moments together creates a magical “spark”, igniting the nostalgia and love from memories past.

Lately a stomach flu has been spreading across the entire nation, affecting seemingly everyone. When struck by a stomach flu, it can be hard to consume regular meals, as it’s tough to know which foods are safe to eat. The lack of nutrients can leave the stomach and body weak. Therefore, it’s important to take a break from regular foods to let your body heal. During the peak of a stomach flu, the BRAT diet is highly recommended, which includes Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast.

Dine like a goddess with these ancient inspired foods that are full of flavorful health benefits! Enjoy the flavors of love from Aphrodite, cleverness from Athena, and warmth from motherly Demeter all while knowing you are, in fact, a goddess yourself. As the flavors of the ancients dance, remember how we still use ingredients that have been around for hundreds, if not thousands of years.

Proper nutrition is so important in order to look and feel our best inside and out. Our bodies can work as perfect machines when we treat them well, using every nutrient and vitamin we consume through good food to balance, heal, renew, and rejuvenate. These simple recipes are perfect for this type of self care. When you look and feel your best from within, you will from without!

The holidays are a time of family, friends, fun, and a lot of food. While the food is delicious, it is common to indulge in rich “special” foods that aren’t eaten on a daily basis. This can make your body feel a bit uncomfortable and heavy. What better way to reset than with delicious soups! Soups are perfect as they are low in calories and fats and fulfill your sudden hunger while preventing you from overeating.

Crossing the Arctic Circle into Lapland, Finland, is the enchanting Rovaniemi Village, where Santa Claus lives all year! In this village, one can meet Santa’s reindeer, see the Northern Lights, ride with huskies, and much more. These recipes from Finland will help transport you to Santa’s home this winter season, bringing joy and warmth to any holiday table!

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for getting together with family and friends to share a meal and talk about everything to be thankful for! However, a common “leftover” of the season is leftovers! Most of the time leftovers are frozen, but it’s a shame when perfectly good food goes forgotten in the back of the fridge. These recipes will help to use up the leftovers in delicious ways!