Traveling Blog: Easy ways to perk up your meals 🍴

Friday, January 6, 2023

Easy ways to perk up your meals 🍴

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My New Year's resolution is to get more flavor out of every bite! That's especially true when it comes to food. Because sometimes, a bland meal is bland through no fault of its own — maybe it just needs a pinch of Za'atar or a drizzle of Zab's hot honey to bring out its underlying flavors! Check out this list for more sauces and spices that'll transform your foods in a jiff this year.

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Watching the different ways that people complete everyday tasks can lead to interesting observations. That's what happened when people watched Serena Williams demonstrate how she hydrates on days she wakes up thirsty — and she ended up showing off a little kitchen quirk.

Social media has its good days, too. When the daughters of the owners of a small carry-out taco shop in Glenview, Illinois made a touching 10-second TikTok video about their heartbreaking lack of customers, it led to a viral moment that literally changed the owners' lives. Read the rest of the story and get your boost of feel-good endorphins here.

Think all you want about Victoria Beckham but she wins major points for being a supportive mom and coming to her son's rescue when people bashed his prime rib for looking "raw." In her words: It's "rare" people, not "raw"! Check out what our trusty food editor Ross Yoder had to add.

Wedding etiquette has got to be one of the most debated topics of the 21st century. Here's another head-scratcher for you: If someone doesn't like the food being served at a wedding, is it okay for them to sneak away to grab some fast food? See where you stand on this highly charged discussion.

Being pregnant can inspire the strangest of cravings. And we mean combos that go beyond ice cream and French fries (which is a delight, if I may add!). Read this list of 11 wild pregnancy cravings that even fellow pregnant parent Audrey couldn't stomach.

Sometimes, you don't need new recipes or ingredients to become a better home chef. You just need to see things from a new perspective. That's exactly the case with these 23 food hacks — like using a wine bottle to make ravioli, for instance — that re-imagine ways to prepare and eat food.

If you want to introduce more gluten-free options into your pantry for whatever reason, then look no further than this mom-vetted list of the best gluten-free products out there. From Tate's gluten-free chocolate chip cookies to dinner staples like Trader Joe's gluten-free cheese ravioli, you'll want to browse through this round-up before your next grocery store trip!