When you walk through the doors of a Dunkin’ and take in a whiff of that deliciously sweet donut aroma, what you might not realize is that some of the popular drinks on the menu actually contain more calories than the donuts themselves. Dunkin’ even has Starbucks beat when it comes to high-calorie beverages, with its Frozen Coffee clocking in at over 1,000 calories and items like Frozen Chocolate and Coolattas not too far [...]
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
There isn't anything better than sipping on hot cocoa on a cold winter night. If you're looking for a healthy hot cocoa recipe made with natural ingredients, I have one for you! This homemade hot chocolate mix is the best I’ve ever tried! You can mix it with warm milk (or your favorite dairy free milk) or add it to your coffee to make your very own Mocha. Yum! When it comes to sweets and treats I do my best to use [...]
The History of Canning Food
You've bought all the gear - the Mason jars, the lids, even the jar lifter. You're decked out with your oven mitts and your apron, and you've got your dish towels ready to go - just waiting for steaming hot jars of vegetables, pickles, fruits, and meats to be placed on them. You're ready to start canning. But you may have wondered how exactly - or when, exactly - we first got started with canning. Believe it or not, this [...]
The Highest-Calorie Starbucks Drinks
Starbucks is known to pour out popular beverage creations, whether it’s caramel macchiatos, decadently flavored lattes, or their famous Frappuccinos, that – while delicious – tend to pack in the calories. But some drinks on the menu truly take the cake. So we’ve compiled a list of the standouts. Among some of the most calorie-rich options: the Iced Chai Tea Latte with Oleato Golden Foam, the Mocha Cookie Crumble [...]
3 Easy Homemade Mayonnaise Recipes
Homemade mayonnaise can be made without unhealthy vegetable oils like canola and soy. Here are 3 easy homemade mayonnaise recipes you can make at home using healthy fats. Pssst! Has anyone ever told you homemade mayonnaise is easy to make? If not...I urge you to try making your own. Seriously, you have to give it at least ONE try! These recipes are much healthier than the mayo found in stores because they use [...]
The Lowest-Calorie Starbucks Drinks
For as many high-calorie creations that Starbucks notoriously serves up, there are just about as many beverage options that can keep your daily coffee to a minimum in terms of calorie intake. If you’re looking for a low-cal start to your day, we’ve gathered all the drinks on the current Starbucks menu – including the many customization options – that will come in at 100 calories or less. Low-calorie hot drinks at [...]
