How and what we eat seems to be an ever-changing part of our lives. Good news: According to recent food industry trends, it looks like chefs, restauranteurs, and the general public are finally leaning toward a healthier lifestyle! Most notable is the fact that people are watching very closely where their food comes from. … [Read more...]
Eating late at night - we've all done it. In fact, most of us have been there when the "last call" for drinks goes out at the bar shortly before 2AM. The first thought that usually comes to mind is, "Let's go get something to eat!" Why is it that after an evening of drinking, eating late becomes the next craving to take control of our dimmed senses? … [Read more...]
Okay ladies... click on through to another food story here at The Fun Times Guide. You probably don't want to see this. It could get... well, the videos and website are "aimed at the short-attention-span, hard-to-reach, hormone-unbalanced audience of 18-34 males who deep down inside their genes still act like they are 16." Don't blame me; they say it on the website. Guy Grub Guy (a part of the GuyProps Network) has a kitchen that looks more like a hardware store, … [Read more...]
Over the past weekend, Jim and I had to make a trip from the Grand Canyon to Page, Arizona to have some work done on our truck at the Ford dealership there. Because it's the closest dealership to us, and because it's about 150 miles away, we decided to go on Sunday afternoon and spend the night so we could be there when they opened. Eating in restaurants I have never been in before is difficult because I have to know that what I eat is gluten free. When you're traveling and you're trying to … [Read more...]
If you love beer, you may be in store for some good news regarding the apparent health benefits of one of the world’s most beloved beverages. While red wine has long been popular as an alcoholic beverage with health benefits, it seems that beer may be equally beneficial.Several encouraging health studies suggest that beer has just as many health benefits as wine. And it seems that the type of beer makes little difference be it an ale, lager, or wheat beer. … [Read more...]
I learned a few little-known secrets and food tips from Martha Stewart today: (Keep reading... it gets better.) ...To keep POTATOES from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes. ...Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ICE CREAM drips. ...Wrap CELERY in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks. ...Cure for headaches: Take a LIME, cut it in half and rub it on your forehead. The throbbing will go away. ...Don't … [Read more...]
Recently, the show 20/20 ran a special about "Is drinking a Bud wiser?" ...as in, should you drink a few beers before you move to the "hard stuff" in order to prevent a hangover? "Beer before liquor, you're never sicker." or... "Liquor before beer, you're in the clear." The conclusion was this... … [Read more...]
The Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee is close enough to Nashville that we take a road trip out there once a year or so. It's also a fun thing to do with guests whenever they're in town visiting us. The best part: It's FREE! Here are the highlights of our February 27th Jack Daniel's tour with Jim's parents. The tour itself lasts about 2 hours. You traverse approximately 9 acres (by foot) going in and out of buildings and warehouses -- with 18 different stops along the … [Read more...]
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