Guy Fieri

 A colorful culinary personality, Guy Fieri was born on January 22, 1968. He opened up his first food business at the age of 10, operating his own pretzel cart. After college, he worked as a restaurant manager, then started his own restaurant with a partner in 1996. In 2006, Fieri began his TV career after winning Next Food Network Star. Today, he hosts several food-themed shows.

"My parents were into macrobiotic cooking—vegetarian, nondairy, whole grains, no red meat. I started cooking when I was 10 because I just couldn't eat that stuff."

– Guy Fier

Growing up in Ferndale, California, Guy Fieri developed a passion for food and entrepreneurship early on. He and his father built a special pretzel cart when he was 10 years old. Fieri eventually earned enough money from selling pretzels to fund the adventure of a lifetime; at the age of 16, Fieri spent a year studying in France, which furthered his culinary education.
While attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Fieri worked several different restaurant jobs. He even served as a flambé captain for a time. After earning his degree in hospitality management, Fieri continued working in restaurants. He put his degree to work at a Stouffer's restaurant, and later became a district manager for Louise's Trattoria.

Energy Drinks

Everyone needs a little boost of energy every once in a while, most people turn to energy pills and energy drink. Although, most people don't understand the harmful effects of these energetic drinks.

Here are the side effects of energy drinks that you need to know about:

• The high amount of caffeine in many energy drinks can overstimulate your heart and nervous system and increase your blood pressure.
• The high amount of caffeine in many energy drinks can cause dehydration.
• The high amount of sugar in many energy drinks can cause your energy to spike and then crash.
• The high amount of sugar in many energy drinks can lead to excess calories and weight gain.
• Some of the herbs in energy drinks may not interact well with certain medications.

Summer lovinnn

Banana Split Cake:)

 

Ingredients

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup butter, melted, plus 1/4 cup butter
• 4 to 5 medium bananas, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
• 1-1/2 quarts strawberry ice cream, softened
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (8-ounce) container nondairy whipped topping

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Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and the melted butter. Set aside 1/2 cup of the mixture, then press the remainder into the bottom of a 9- by 13-inch pan.
2. Place the bananas in a single layer over the crust. Spread the softened ice cream on top and smooth. Sprinkle the nuts on the ice cream, then cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
3. In a large saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and the remaining 1/4 cup butter and stir until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar and evaporated milk. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until slightly thickened and smooth, about 8 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Cool the mixture, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour the mixture over the ice cream and freeze until firm, about 45 minutes.
4. Spread the whipped topping over the chocolate layer and sprinkle with the reserved crumbs. Freeze for at least 3-1/2 hours. Remove the dish from the freezer 10 to 20 minutes before slicing. Serves 18.
   
   

 

 

broccoli salad:)

Fresh Broccoli Salad

Ingredients

• 2 heads fresh broccoli
• 1 red onion
• 1/2 pound bacon
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Directions

1. Place bacon in a deep skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Cool and crumble.
2. Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces and cut the onion into thin bite-size slices. Combine with the bacon, raisins, your favorite nuts and mix well.
3. To prepare the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together until smooth. Stir into the salad, let chill and serve.

Summer Salad

Peach Chicken Salad             

Ingredients

• 3 medium fresh peaches, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
• 1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• MINT VINAIGRETTE:
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup minced fresh mint
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 4 lettuce leaves

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the peaches, chicken, cucumber and onion; set aside. In a blender, combine the vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, mint, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. Drizzle over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Use a slotted spoon to serve on lettuce-lined plates.

Did ya know?

The wonderful world of food has many hidden mysteries and unknown facts among it. Here is some food facts that i bet you haven't heard of before... hope ya likeeee.

• Did you know unless food is mixed with saliva you can't taste it
• Did you know no two corn flakes look the same
• Did you know lemons contain more sugar than strawberries
• Did you know rabbits like licorice
• Did you know reindeer like bananas
• Did you know Switzerland eats the most chocolate equating to 10 kilos per person per year
• Did you know macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs
• Did you know there is no such thing as a naturally blue food
• Did you know honey is the only natural food which never goes off
• Did you know M&M's chocolate stands for the initials for its inventors Mars and Murrie
• Did you know that you burn more calories eating celery than it contains (the more you eat the thinner you become)
• Did you know Coca-Cola originally contained cocaine
• Did you know the fortune cookie was invented in San Francisco
• Did you know the first Burger King was opened in Florida Miami in 1954
• Did you know the croissant was invented in Austria
• Did you know In eastern Africa you can buy beer brewed from bananas
• Did you know a strawberry is the only fruit which seeds grow on the outside
• Did you know pop corn was invented by the Aztec Indians
• Did you know french fries are originally from Belgium
• Did you know apples are more effective at waking you up in the morning than coffee

Rachael Ray

Rachael Ray (born August 25, 1968, in Cape Cod, Massachusetts) held several jobs in the food industry before her signature "30 Minute Meals" classes were picked up by a local television newscast. She went on to host several Food Network shows, author tons of cookbooks, launch her own magazine, and start a nationally syndicated talk show, Rachael Ray, for which she won a Daytime Emmy Award.

 

Celebrity chef. Born Rachael Domenica Ray on August 25, 1968 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Raised in Lake George, New York, Ray grew up surrounded by family in the restaurant business. She herself held several jobs in the food industry, including opening Agata & Valentina specialty food market in New York City. It was while working in a gourmet food shop in Schenectady, New York, that Ray developed her signature "30 Minute Meals" classes, which were soon picked up by a local television newscast.

Ray launched a food and lifestyle magazine, Every Day With Rachael Ray, in 2005 and premiered a self-titled television talk show in collaboration with Oprah in 2006. That year, 30 Minute Meals received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Service Show. She has continued to receive kudos for her work. In 2008, Rachael Ray won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment. The syndicated program is expected to run at least through 2010.

In addition to all her books, programs, and products, Ray has devoted some of her time to charity. She has established Yum-O!, a nonprofit organization, to educate young people and their families about the importance of good nutrition and to help feed American children in need.

 

Power foods

Blueberries are an amazing little punch of vitamins and minerals along with a huge amount of nutrition. Adding these little buggers to any dish can add a little hint of color and added nutrition.

 

Blueberry is very low in calories. 100 g fresh berries provide only 57 calories. However, the berries contain health benefiting soluble dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins, and pigment anti-oxidants that contribute immensely for optimum health and wellness.

In addition, research studies suggest that chlorogenic acid in these berries help lower blood sugar levels and control blood glucose levels in type-II diabetes mellitus condition.

Fresh berries contain small amount of vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin E. Altogether these vitamins make potent lipid soluble anti-oxidants, help limit free radical mediated injury to body.

The berries also contain small amount of B-complex group of vitamins such as niacin, pyridoxine, folates and pantothenic acid. It contains very good amounts of vitamin B-6, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folic acid. These vitamins are acting as co-factors help body metabolize carbohydrates, protein, and fats.

Food Art:)

Not only is food yummy to eat, but given the right artists and the right amount of creativity, you can food into a tasty masterpiece. Check these out!

Cuppiecakes:)

Wanna learn how to make a super adorable Easter cupcake... I think you do :D Enjoy!

Easter Candayyyy!

So yes i know, I have been ranting about eating healthy and losing weight and all that jazz, but its the most wonderful time of the year. No, not Christmas... Easter.  Where all the chocoholics come together and have a serious relapse.  Here's some of my all time favorite ooey gooey yummy scrumdittlyumscious Easter Candy:)

Power Foods

Consumers have new reasons to enjoy almonds as researchers have recently announced that nuts not only taste good, but they're also good for you.

Almonds are one of the most nutritious of all nuts. As more and more consumers become dedicated to healthy life-styles, experts have found that adding natural foods, such as almonds, to your diet may be the prescription for physical wellness in the 21st century

Cancer Prevention - Almonds are low in saturated fat and contain many other protective nutrients - calcium and magnesium - for strong bones, vitamin E and compounds called phytochemicals, which may help protect against cardiovascular disease and even cancer.

 

Phytochemical Powerhouse - Leading nutrition scientists presented their research findings in a symposium entitled "Nuts in a Healthful Diet", as a part of the 1998 Experimental Biology annual meeting. Dr. Gary Beecher, of the USDA-ARS, has analyzed the phytochemical content of almonds and states, "I have never seen this diversity of phytochemicals in a single food source." 

 

Reduce Heart Attack Risk - A Loma Linda School of Public Health study showed those who consumed nuts five times a week had a 50% reduction in risk of heart attack. 

 

Lower Cholesterol - In one clinical study, Dr. Gene Spiller, Director of the Health Research and Studies Center, Inc., showed that almonds added to the diet had a favorable effect on blood cholesterol levels and that none of the study groups experienced weight gain in the study.