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Food. It keeps us living, but when it's really good, it's a reason to live. When you find those tasty morsels that you just have to talk about, you could tweet it or post it on Facebook, but is there any better way to share in your foodie excitement than to take a photo? I think not. Here, seven foodie photo apps that are hot and ready to be served up on your smartphone. Source: Instagram User Read more
You're already taking photos of dishes and cocktails at every dining experience, so why not put those photos to some use by sharing with the foodie community through the new free iOS app Forkly. By signing in through a Twitter account, Forkly claims to help you discover "a new dish around the corner, the best burger in town, or your favorite cocktail bar in a new city." With a simple, Read more
Scouring for deals before you make your purchase is always smart, but you can save even more if you go the extra mile and get some money back after you've booked. Here are some savvy tips to get you more savings after you've forked up cash: Air Travel: You can save more money on air tickets if the price of the flight goes down. Get refunded the difference when you buy your ticket from airlines Read more
Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more
FitSugar reader Figandfork posted an inventive appetizer in our Healthy Recipe group. With just a handful of ingredients and a few easy steps, you can make it too. A healthy, super-quick vegan dip! See the full recipe for this walnut pecan pate at Fig and Fork, then share your own delicious recipes in our Healthy Recipe group. We may feature your post on our homepage! Read more
We're happy to share a new post from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori shares her secret for defining a waist during pregnancy. As your belly grows you lose your waist. But, when it comes to style, I say create a new one! If bump is the new black, then under the boob is the new waist! Realted: 6 Read more
You may have noticed that a fork nearly always has four tines, or prongs, on it. In the several times a day you use this eating utensil, have you ever wondered how it came to look the way it does today? This wasn't always the case. The fork actually started out in Western Europe as an agricultural tool, eventually evolving to become a kitchenware in the 1500s. Back then, early versions only Read more
Cooking with your kids can teach them all kinds of lessons, from timing and measuring skills to cutting and cooking techniques, and it gives them a greater appreciation for the food that is served at the table. As an added bonus, kids are usually more willing to try new and healthier foods if they are part of the cooking process. These seven websites inspire kids of all ages to cook with mom or Read more
FitSugar reader Figandfork posted a fresh Spring salad recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. To our delight, it's gluten-free and vegan-friendly! A perfectly healthy make-ahead dish for Easter — or any Spring occasion! See the full Spring-ready salad recipe at fig and fork, then share your own delicious recipes in our Healthy Recipe group. We may feature your post on our homepage! Read more
I've said it before and I'll say it again: when you've got really great seasonal produce, you don't have to do much to create a standout dish that perfectly complements a meal. The slightly sweet flavor of carrots is a fresh counterpart to a meaty main course, so why cover it up in heavy sauces or turn it into something else entirely? What's more is that this preparation of carrots is not only Read more
