Rethink the Way You Eat to Get ‘Head Strong’ [REVIEW]

Frustrated
Are you chronically frustrated, sluggish, and hungry? Take charge of your life and fix your brain in just two weeks with Dave Asprey’s Head Strong. (Photo by iStock)

Every day we make countless decisions. What should we wear? When do we eat? Where will we go? If these little decisions seem to frustrate you, it’s time to fix your brain, and the bulletproof executive, Dave Asprey, is here to help us get our heads back on straight with his new book, Head Strong. 
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Make New Memories with Twists on Old Recipes in Southern Living’s ‘Recipe Revival’ [REVIEW]

Southern Living's RECIPE REVIVAL
Southern Living puts a new twist on classic recipes with Recipe Revival. (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

We have been Southern Living readers for decades, although neither of us were born when the magazine debuted in 1966. We’ve also collected their cookbooks for years, and they are among some of the most dogeared volumes in our culinary library. That’s why we are always delighted when one of their new cooking titles hits bookstore shelves, because we know that it is going to be filled with tried-and-true recipes we can’t wait to make ourselves. Their latest addition, Recipe Revival, is no different.  Continue reading “Make New Memories with Twists on Old Recipes in Southern Living’s ‘Recipe Revival’ [REVIEW]”

Bourbon-Braised Pork Chops [RECIPE]

Bourbon-Braised Pork Chops
Looking for a new way to make the same old pork chops? Try braising them in our yummy bourbon sauce!
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We’re always looking for new ways to dish up the same old cuts of meat. Pork chops, for example, are usually seasoned with salt and pepper, seared and served. Easy peasy. And while they are good that way, sometimes we want to kick it up a notch and make them extra special. Our bourbon-braised pork chops recipe does just that. It elevates the traditional method and turns this into a meal your family will rave about, infusing a sweet and sassy flavor into the meat, which brightens up your entire meal. We recommend serving this dish with our Neapolitan green beans and a baked potato. Continue reading “Bourbon-Braised Pork Chops [RECIPE]”

Cucumber Sandwiches [RECIPE]

Cucumber sandwiches
The next time you host a tea, shower, or other gathering, try whipping up our yummy and refreshing cucumber sandwiches. (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

I’m a girl who loves her tea, and I especially love sharing it with a girlfriend or two as we catch up, laugh, and enjoy one another’s company. But what is a tête-à-tête without a little nosh? These cucumber sandwiches make the perfect accompaniment to an afternoon tea, but also work nicely at showers and other gatherings.  Continue reading “Cucumber Sandwiches [RECIPE]”