Category: Food

TIPS ON TRIPS

Ten Reasons An RV Will Level-up A Camping Trip (NAPSI)—You can get away from it all—without having to leave it all behind. Here’s how: Better than camping, even better than glamping, is traveling via recreational vehicle (RV). Don’t worry if you don’t have one. RVs are easier than ever to rent. There’s a network of Read More …

FABULOUS FOOD

Celebrate California Avocado Month With A Summer Favorite Reimagined (NAPSI)—California summers are filled with warm nights, trips to the coast and an abundance of fresh, local produce, like delicious California avocados, which add dynamic flavor and texture to your favorite summer dishes. Currently in the peak of their season, California avocados are heart-healthy fruit that Read More …

TECHNOLOGY IN OUR LIVES

Grocers Rely On Robots And Data To Improve Shoppers’ In-Store Experience (NAPSI)—Autonomous robots are becoming a familiar sight for grocery shoppers as they roam store aisles scanning shelves for missing, mispriced or misplaced products. Along the way, they collect and connect critical data about store-shelf conditions and alert grocers about popular items that are out Read More …

COOKING CORNER

This Spring Promises an Abundant and Flavorful California Avocado Season (NAPSI)—Springtime in California brings a plethora of vibrant, local ingredients, including fresh California avocados, for home and professional chefs alike to elevate their seasonal dishes. This year, the California Avocado Commission (CAC) anticipates an abundance of fruit, available now through summer, and encourages consumers to Read More …

MANAGING YOUR MONEY

Being 55+ Has Its Advantages (NAPSI)—The 55-plus crowd is more active than ever, continuing to stay in the workforce longer, growing in numbers—to the tune of 73 million and counting—and exerting an even greater economic impact. In fact, 55+ers are responsible for over half of U.S. consumer spending, according to AARP, contributing to the huge Read More …

COOKING CORNER

Twice-Baked California Sweetpotatoes (NAPSI)—Trying to incorporate more healthy foods into your cooking repertoire? Think California Sweetpotatoes. Nutritious and delicious, California Sweetpotatoes are filled with plenty of vitamins and minerals, loaded with fiber and are heart healthy to boot.  There are endless ways, classic and creative, to enjoy California Sweetpotatoes. Take these Twice-Baked Sweetpotatoes, for example. Read More …

COOKING CORNER

Easy Sweetpotato Minestrone Soup—California Style (NAPSI)—Everyone needs delicious recipes with heaping servings of veggies. Whether you’re thinking about overall health or trying to lose a few pounds, maintaining a balanced diet throughout the year is key to success. Easy California Sweetpotato Minestrone fits the bill. A riff on the classic Italian soup, it takes a Read More …

HOLIDAY HINTS

5 Tips To Save Time (And Sanity) This Holiday Season (NAPSI)—Doesn’t it seem like the most wonderful time of the year is actually the most stressful time of the year? Add to that a global pandemic, virtual schooling and working from home and it may seem like time is anywhere but on your side. Well, Read More …

NUTRITION IN A NUTSHELL

Try This Simple, Scrumptious Side Dish (NAPSI)—Imagine this: consuming a few small bites a day can help you manage your weight and reduce your risk of diabetes, gallstones, heart disease and cancer. It’s not some new miracle drug, it’s that long-time favorite of kids and adults alike—the peanut. Large population studies show that small amounts Read More …