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5 Delicious Upside-Down Pastry Recipes That Take the Stress of Baking Out of the Equation

Ever in the mood for a warm homemade pastry, but the sheer idea of the legwork you’ll need to enlist = instant buzzkill? If you’ve ever found yourself wishing you could conjure baked goods out of thin air (same, same), might we suggest: upside-down puff pastries, the latest and greatest TikTok food trend that makes baking at home a no-brainer. This delicious dish simplifies the complex process of preparing laminated dough from scratch by enlisting store-bought puff pastry dough—and yes, upside down pastry recipes are divine when made either savory or sweet. With just a few toppings of your choice and just 20 minutes, you’ll be well on your way to enjoying a bakery-worthy pastry right from the comfort of your...

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Can Chickens Eat Asparagus? Is it Safe?

It’s kind of funny when you think about it, that most of the produce that we eat is also safe and healthy for our animals, at least usually. a silver laced Wyandotte chicken Especially when it comes to green vegetables, more often than not they are good and healthy rather than harmful for livestock, especially in the case of chickens which are extreme omnivores! But there are a few things even these hardy birds cannot eat. How about asparagus? Is it safe for chickens to eat asparagus? Yes, asparagus is totally safe for chickens, but be warned it can negatively impact the taste of their eggs. Asparagus is loaded with vitamins and minerals that chickens need, including iron, manganese, folate,...

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Struggle With Vacation Bloat? A Dietician Swears by These Tips To Prevent It

You’re finally using your well-deserved PTO and getting out of town for a few glorious days of R&R. Your bags are packed, your travel outfit is on fleek (is anyone still saying this?), and your OOO message is set. After the necessary hours of travel, you’ve made it to your destination ready to explore or chill by the pool. Nothing could possibly go wrong—that is, until you encounter an unsettling discomfort in your stomach. Enter: the dreaded travel bloat.  CURRENTLY TRENDING / CAREER AND FINANCE 7 Productivity Habits Successful Women Practice your to-do list won't know what hit it READ NOW Bloating while traveling is common. From dry air on the plane to long hours of staying seated and perhaps...

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Spicy Tofu Pieces and Shaved Asparagus on Polenta with a Vegan Cheese Sauce

This was a delicious main meal, you could also make smaller rounds and use them as an appetizer, party food or for a brunch. Spicy Tofu Pieces and Shaved Asparagus on Polenta with a Vegan Cheese Sauce Yield: 6 large rounds Ingredients 6 large fat spears green asparagus 1 package prepared spicy tofu pieces for the polenta: 1 cup coarse polenta 4 cups boiling water pinch salt for the vegan cheese sauce 1½ cups soy yogurt 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast pinch salt pinch dried mustard splash lemon juice pinch onion powder pinch garlic powder Spicy Tofu Pieces and Shaved Asparagus on Polenta with a Vegan Cheese Sauce – License photo Directions: to make the polenta: Bring a large pot with...

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Creamy Chicken and Spinach

Creamy Chicken and Spinach A Bright, Creamy, & Vibrant Spring + Summer Chicken Dish to make and ENJOY often! Lemon zest adds a fresh, zippy flavor and a beautiful fresh liveliness to this recipe. I adore chicken recipes that are simple to make at home, yet taste like something indulgent you would order at a nice restaurant. This is definitely one of those recipes! What To Serve With Your Creamy Chicken and Spinach: Cauliflower Rice Risotto: Lemony Shredded Brussels: Perfectly Roasted Asparagus: Rachel’s Tips: I like to pound my chicken with a mallet in the thicker areas to get each of them to an even, uniform size so that they cook really nicely. Here’s how: Place your boneless chicken breasts...

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