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Seasonal November 20, 2017

10 crazy candy cane flavors that add fun to your holiday

Whether you love them or hate them, candy canes are a tradition around the holidays: hang them on the tree, stir them in hot chocolate, crunch them over cookies. But peppermint is so last year. Improve upon this tradition with one of these new exciting tastes in town. Here are 10 usual candy can flavors you can start nibbling on now. Gravy They taste like they were just poured out of Grandma’s gravy boat. They might not make your breath smell minty-fresh, but you’ll probably enjoy them a lot more. Pickle Be careful before biting into these candy canes. If you’re expecting the green color to mean spearmint or apple, you’ll be in for a savory surprise. These pickle candy canes taste like the real dill. Rotisserie Chicken Some might say that meat and candy don’t mix, but you can be the judge of that. Bacon Not to be outdone by chicken, bacon candy canes…

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Seasonal November 18, 2017

Putting up your holiday decorations early can make you happier

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If you’re one of those people who scoffs at the neighbors for putting up holiday decorations before Thanksgiving has even arrived, you may want to reconsider your Scrooge-like stance. There is reason to believe that setting up your tree and lights early could make you happier. “In a world full of stress and anxiety, people like to associate to things that make them happy, and Christmas decorations evoke those strong feelings of the childhood,” psychoanalyst Steve McKeown told Unilad. “Decorations are simply an anchor or pathway to those old childhood magical emotions of excitement. So putting up those Christmas decorations early extends the excitement!” The Journal of Environmental Psychology shows that decorations can cue your neighbors that you are accessible, and accessible people are regarded as friendlier. In the study, participants were shown houses either decorated or not and asked to assess the homeowner’s sociability. Those with the decor were deemed more…

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Crave-Worthy Recipes October 13, 2017

The sweet heat of carrot coconut soup

The thing that Thai food gets just right is the balance of sweet and spicy. While the chili sauce raises the heat, the coconut cools it down. This soup takes notes from the Southeast Asian cuisine, but it’s completely accessible to everyday cooks. After becoming a huge fan of Carrot Ginger soup last year, I thought I’d expand my carrot cuisine, and try a different take — Carrot Coconut soup. While this soup would be good all year long, the colors and flavors make it perfect for fall. I served it with a gooey brie grilled cheese on multigrain bread and a smear of apricot jam. The consistency of this soup is perfect for dunking. Carrot Coconut Soup Serves about 4 Ingredients 1/4 butter (or olive oil if you’re vegan) 1 pound carrots, washed, chopped 1 large onion, chopped salt pepper 2 cups (1 can) vegetable broth, (chicken broth if non-vegetarian) 14…

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Seasonal August 29, 2017

Food-themed board games perfect for cooler days indoors

In a world where seemingly all things are digital, it might seem quaint to think of pulling a dusty board game from the closet shelf. But the old fashioned board game business is actually booming. Big-name retailer Target, alone, launched 70 exclusive board games this past summer, and board game bars, cafés and clubs are popping up everywhere, providing an outlet for enthusiasts to play others outside their usual social circles. The “Board Game” group on the social app Meetup has more than 1.8 million members in nearly 4,000 groups on six continents. Because Everybody Craves is all about eating, here are 10 board games any food fanatic will love. Scrabble Cooking Players can earn bonus points for coming up with words that relate to food. Tasty abbreviations and celebrity chef names also count in this remake of a classic board game. Foodie Fight An addictive trivia game that allows foodies…

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Crave-Worthy Recipes February 9, 2017

Immunity Boosting Beverages Bring Health, Energy Back

With snow on the ground, an icy-cold beverage might be the last thing you’re craving. But it’s amazing what a little dose of fresh fruits and vegetables can do for your mood and your health. At this point in the winter, you’re tired, you’re sluggy, and your immune system could probably use some help. One of the easiest and most efficient ways to help your body protect against illnesses all year long is to regularly consume foods and drinks that have certain immune boosting qualities. Look for fruits and vegetables that have high levels of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. You’ve heard it all before. “Eat your fruits and veggies”—but, really, do it! You’ll feel better. You’ll have energy, and if you make juice and smoothies part of your life, you’ll come across unique flavor combinations that will add excitement to your every day diet. Fiber is good for you, so eating these…

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