8 Proven Benefits of Meditation

8 Proven Benefits of Meditation

There are actually nine primary types of meditation: mindfulness, spiritual, focused, movement, mantra, transcendental, progressive, love-kindness, and visualization. While each is slightly different and unique, they all tend to have the similar health benefits and those benefits are the topic of this week’s post. In 

African Contributions to Cuisine in America

African Contributions to Cuisine in America

From the time the first enslaved Africans arrived in America in 1619 (Jamestown) until present day, Africa has contributed greatly to cuisine in America. Many enslaved Africans brought the knowledge of their previous life with them, to include food recipes and, in some instances, the 

Best U.S. Locations for Food Tourism

Best U.S. Locations for Food Tourism

As I’m sure you all recall, last week I discussed and described the hottest tourist trend on the planet right now, that being food tourism. Food tourism involves visiting a locale and using food (and beverages) to explore the history and culture of a specific 

Food Tourism: What the Heck is it?

Food Tourism: What the Heck is it?

There are a number of definitions for “food (or culinary or gastronomy) tourism” on the internet machine, but here’s the one I like best from the website, Food ‘n Road, “activities that provide experiences of consumption and appreciation of food and beverages, presented in such 

What Does “Quality of Life” Mean to You?

What Does “Quality of Life” Mean to You?

Wow, that’s quite a philosophical question, no? It’s also one of those questions that has no right or wrong answer.

Food for Thought- Brain Food

Food for Thought- Brain Food

In everyone’s small world, your brain is kind of a big deal. You know, it’s responsible for your every thought, memory, emotion and action. That being the case, it behooves oneself to take care of it in any way possible and one of the ways 

How to Supercharge Your Morning

How to Supercharge Your Morning

Let’s face it, mornings (especially Mondays) can suck…but they don’t have to. There are ways to improve how you start your day, no matter if you rise at 4:30 or 11:30. While some of the following suggestions might not be for everyone (I, for one, 

Saturday is National Let’s Laugh Day

Saturday is National Let’s Laugh Day

The war in Ukraine, two years of COVID, $5.00 gas, out of control inflation, the very existence of Vladimir Putin, a completely polarized America…there’s really not that much to laugh about out there right now. And that’s exactly why it’s necessary to find reasons to 

March is National Frozen Food Month

March is National Frozen Food Month

We know, National Frozen Food Month might not matter much to you, but to us here at MagicKitchen.com, it’s kind of a big deal. After all, frozen food is what we do here, in fact, it’s all we do here and we do it well. 

2022 Health and Wellness Crazes

2022 Health and Wellness Crazes

You’ve probably heard this one: Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live in. Simple, but there’s truth there. So what are the latest ways to get and stay healthy and well? Here’s a list of the top 10 health