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Lifestyle, Health, Nutrition & Inspiration from Luvo
Luvo Hacks: Breakfast Edition
Posted by Oli Maughan |
Do you think healthy eating takes too much time? Sleep in a little longer with these quick and healthy breakfast hacks using your favorite Luvo day-starters.… Read more »
Make Your Own Kimchi
Posted by Jessica G. |
Kimchi is one of my favorite things to eat. I look forward to going to the farmer’s market every Saturday to grab some sweet daikon radish kimchi handmade by a local artisan. I’m lucky if the jar lasts me until the next farmer’s market. Now you know about one of my most guilty pleasures. Actually… scratch that–I don’t believe in guilty pleasures. There’s stuff you like, and stuff you don’t like, and if anyone objects to your preferences, you tell them where to go, ok?
Winter Squash Wonderland
Posted by Jessica G. |
With their unique shapes and spotty colors, winter squash are just as eye-catching in holiday centerpieces as they are on your plate. Contrary to what you might think, winter squash is not grown in the wintertime, but in the summer, with harvesting usually done in September and October. They get their name thanks to their thicker rinds, which allow them to be stored for use in the colder months.… Read more »
Wrap City
Posted by Jessica G. |
You’d be hard pressed to find someone that doesn’t enjoy consuming their meals in wrapped form. Lettuce wraps, flatbread wraps, tortilla wraps, and pita wraps can be stuffed with pretty much anything your heart desires. Veggies, meat, cheese, spreads… the possibilities are endless and the outcomes often delicious. On top of that, the wrap is the ultimate grab-and-go food when you’re in a hurry.
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Day of the Dead Dinner Party with Enchiladas
Posted by Heather Magee |
Enchiladas originated in Mexico, where the practice of rolling tortillas around other food dates back to Mayan times. With Day of the Dead right around the corner, this dish is perfect for serving family style at a dinner party with other Mexican-themed appetizers and entrees.
Know Your Food: Curry 101
Posted by Jessica G. |
When it starts to get cold outside, not many things bring me as much joy as curling up with a hot, spicy and rich curry dish, even better when paired with a glass of my favorite sweet white wine.
Although several variations exist, the combination of spices, herbs and hot chilies in curry dishes produces an enticing scent most people can recognize as soon as it hits their noses. This is likely due to common main ingredients turmeric, coriander and cumin. Curry can be wet or dry, and … Read more »
Artful Burrito Building
Posted by Heather Magee |
The construction of a burrito takes a great amount of care and precision. It’s not simply a matter of throwing together some ingredients and slapping a tortilla around them. It’s much more technical than that. Artful, even.
For a burrito to achieve optimal taste and performance, four important elements must be considered. The fusion of ingredients, the melding of textures, … Read more »