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Lifestyle, Health, Nutrition & Inspiration from Luvo
The Power of Plating
How to style your next meal
Posted by Oli Maughan |
So I’m eating dinner the other night at my girl Hez’s house and she channels Martha and throws down this incredible chicken parm complete with a fresh sprig of basil and strategically placed droplets of sauce all served on a plate the size of a hubcap. My mouth started to water and (after 2-4 pictures) I immediately cut myself an edge piece and allowed my mind to me temporarily blown.… Read more »
What Stinks: How to Make Kombucha
Posted by Ryan Abbott |
If you haven’t encountered kombucha yet, or a kombucha-preaching friend, you probably will soon. It’s been getting a lot of attention lately, and it’s riding the tidal wave of popularity of homemade throwback fermented purportedly healthy food and drink. Doesn’t ring a bell? That’s okay. We’ve put together a primer to fill you in on the hows and the whys. But we’ll start with the basics: What is it? … Read more »
Grapefruit Five Ways
Posted by Jessica G. |
When it’s cold and grey outside, we get to enjoy a little burst of summery sunshine in the form of the mightiest member of the citrus family, the grapefruit, which reaches its peak season in the winter months.… Read more »
Valentine’s Day Hacks for Guys
Posted by Heather Magee |
If you landed on this page because you realized what day it is tomorrow, don’t panic. I’m sure you’re not the only guy who googled last minute Valentine’s ideas today. With only a few hours to spare before the most romantic day of the year, you may feel anxious, heart … Read more »
Hot Sauce 101
Posted by Jessica G. |
We all know one… that person who smothers everything in hot sauce. Some of them carry a bottle in their purse just in case. Some were on the frontlines protesting the threat of a looming Sriracha shortage. Maybe they’re just masochists; maybe they’ve desensitized their taste buds and can no longer taste anything unless … Read more »
5 Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets
Posted by Jessica G. |
You’re an adult now. You’ve graduated from that stage where all you cook for dinner is Shake ‘n’ Bake chicken and stir-fry-in-a-bag. You’ve come to a point where you actually enjoy cooking and you don’t always have to follow a recipe. Good for you! So why are you still working with that basic IKEA kitchen starter kit your mom … Read more »
Greens by the Numbers
Posted by Ryan Abbott |
It’s the familiar mantra of moms and dads everywhere: “Eat your greens!” But anyone who has shopped for produce knows that greens come in many shapes and shades, with an almost infinite array of textures and flavours to choose from. Which greens are best for your body? Do they all have the same nutritional benefits? The same mix of minerals and vitamins? The answers to these questions, it turns out, will shock and delight you.… Read more »