Archive for October, 2009

Types of Italian Food

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

delicious-italian-foodCommonly, when we hear there is spaghetti for dinner we will be expecting a red tomato sauce with meat and seasonings poured over long thin spaghetti. Spaghetti is actually a type of pasta. It is commonly the main course in American homes, but in traditional Italian homes, it would be the first course, with the main course to follow. Traditional types of Italian food and how they are served is a little different than the Americanized version of Italian food.

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The Draw of the Italians

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

italian-food-in-miamiWhat is it that draws people to Italian restaurants like the nationally known, Olive Garden, and local Restaurants like Mama Jennie’s in Miami, Florida? It is the friendliness, relaxed atmosphere, good food, and fine wines. Italian food is associated with feeling full and satisfied. It is the traditional Italian families that have members who stick together and support each other. It is the ease of becoming “part of the family” when you visit an Italian home.

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Quick Italian Lasagna

Monday, October 19th, 2009

delicious-italian-lasagnaLasagna is a delicious traditional Italian dish. It can be a time consuming dish with everything made from scratch or it can be purchased ready-made in the freezer section.

Most people don’t have the time to make all the ingredients for lasagna from scratch, but don’t want to purchase the ready-made lasagna. There is an alternative between the two.

Here is a recipe for quick Italian Lasagna that anyone can make.

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Healthy Food Choices for the Elderly

Friday, October 16th, 2009

healthy-foodsWhen people age, their needs for nutrition change. It is important for elderly to eat healthy foods that are full of nutrients. Some medications, as well as illness, can affect the appetite of older people. To maintain health and independence longer, elderly people should make sure that when they do eat, that the food is good for them and will help maintain health. Healthy food choices can be made at home, in restaurants, and at the grocery store.

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Reasons to Have Your Event Catered

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

italian cateringThere are many reasons to have an event catered, but the most popular is that the host and hostess are allowed to enjoy their guests and their event.

For fundraisers and corporate events, those who are running the event can focus on networking and getting to know the guests.

When deciding if a cater will be used or not, the following should be considered:

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Healthy Food Choices During Chemotherapy

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

healthy-foodsWhen going through chemotherapy, healthy food choices are important. It takes a lot of energy to fight cancer.

Being as strong as possible before fighting cancer with a round of chemotherapy treatment will reduce the risk of weight loss.

Once the nausea and vomiting pass after chemo treatments, it is important to rebuild the body.

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Fast Food and Healthy Food Choices

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

healthy-italian-foodNo matter how much you try to avoid it, you end up in the fast food lane waiting to order food. You have seen all the studies about how it packs on the pounds, but you are running late from work and the kids need to go to practice shortly after you get home. There is just no time to cook a healthy meal for your family. Even if you don’t have time to cook, once you are in the fast food line, you can make good choices and you can also have healthy “sides” waiting at home.

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Fast and Easy Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

spaghetti-sauceWhen you don’t have time to make a great spaghetti sauce from scratch, you don’t have to settle for jar or canned spaghetti sauce. You can start with a basic jar or can spaghetti sauce as a base and create a delicious spaghetti sauce.

You can use the following guidelines to make an inexpensive spaghetti sauce taste close to homemade sauce. Start with 2 jars or 2 cans of inexpensive ready-made spaghetti sauce. Put in a pot large enough to have room to add more ingredients. The size of the cans of ingredients and the amount of the ingredients can vary depending on personal preference. Add a little olive oil and some grated parmesan cheese.

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