Nobody is naysaying the wonders of modern medicine-what would we do without a medication like penicillin to treat infections? But, as it turns out, everyday items have secret curing powers, too. Next time you don’t want to fork over money to get a common wart removed, consider using duct tape. Already popped two aspirin but [...]
Which will help me slim down-6 mini meals or 3 squares? I get this question a lot, especially from people who are trying to slim down, because I’m a registered dietitian and nutrition editor of EatingWell Magazine. It’s a common question, especially among dieters looking to get an extra edge on their weight loss.
It was about eight years ago when I was first introduced to rice wine. I was at a friend’s birthday when I was approached by a family member with a cap full of liquor. I figured a cap full would be the easiest thing I would drink that day, but boy was I wrong. The [...]
About a year ago I came to a conclusion: I didn’t want to be overweight any longer. I had gone from 145 pounds to 198 in about five years. I had become someone had I hated and decided to make a change. I was going to try to seriously lose weight. I made lots of [...]
Pho Lotus is the first pho restaurant to open in the Elk Grove area, so I thought I’d give this restaurant a try on a sunny Sunday afternoon. On a preliminary note, my initial impression about this particular restaurant, compared to the rest of the typical Pho restaurants, is the décor. The place doesn’t feel or [...]
Accounted for the many of times I’ve gone there, I’ve solely jumped on the buffet wagon for the ideal notion in variety; which is the x-factor in indulging oneself with the all you can eat concept of food bingeing on a one set price. I was surprise to see that their a la carte provided [...]
On the south side of Minneapolis lies one of the best pho eateries in Minnesota. This culinary experience is one of the busiest Vietnamese restaurants in the Twin Cities and within driving distance to all surrounding suburbs just situated a little south of downtown Minneapolis on the bustling diverse street of Nicollet. The price is [...]
Located on the busy University Avenue where lies a myriad of Asian ethnic restaurants that embellishes this part of Saint Paul, Cheng Heng is boasted as one of the best eateries you can find within that part of town. While not conspicuous at first gaze the restaurant is located inside what looks like a mini-mall [...]
It used be that TGIFriday’s was my Cheers, but that all changed about seven months ago when I finally took the long walk to the Blue Heron, which is conveniently across the street from my house. I hadn’t given the Heron a shot, but it was my birthday, the World Series game was on, and [...]
Saigon Restaurant This institution of the culinary arts has attracted and wowed patrons looking for an establishment of fine Vietnamese cuisines in the Twin Cities. Saigon is located on the bustling University Avenue which holds a plethora of Southeast Asian restaurants and eclectic shops from the Frogtown strip of St. Paul stretching eastbound towards the State Capital of Minnesota. [...]
