The following conversation between Mr. and Mrs. Klaus was surreptitiously recorded on the 8th of December by a microphone hidden in an elf’s hat. Hermie the elf, unbeknownst to the Klaus’, was an embedded journalist working for WNPL News. Hermie took this gig after being approached by a WNPL News producer while in Anchorage purchasing supplies…
Yes, aside from the color of the three main types of chocolate, there are other differences, primarily of the nutritional variety. These differences between the three are derived from two sources, whether or not milk is used as well as the percentage of cocoa solids used in their production (more on cocoa solids later). And…
I have vivid teenaged memories of my mother, sister and their friends creating elaborate shopping plans for the day after Thanksgiving, known as Black Friday. They would meet at our house and, surrounded by newspaper fliers that advertised incredible Black Friday deals, map out the most efficient route based upon which store offered the best…
The original title for this post was “Prebiotics vs Probiotics,” but it was changed when I realized that this is not a competition and they are not sports teams. This isn’t the Prebiotic Fiber Foods vs the Probiotic Protozoa in a game with playoff implications. In fact, prebiotics and probiotics actually complement one another and…
In case you haven’t noticed, Thanksgiving is right around the corner, Thursday, November 25th to be exact. Amazing how it just sneaks up on us every year. You look at the calendar and, “Holy crap, Thanksgiving’s next week!” Well, not to worry avid reader, we here at MagicKitchen.com are here to help with a tongue-in-cheek, “Week Before…
Yes, there is a distinction and that distinction is based predominately upon longevity and severity? Is “severity” the correct word? Probably not, how about “personal involvement” or “investment?” A diet implies a temporary adjustment to the amount and/or type of food consumed that ends once some goal is reached, such as losing 15 pounds, or…
Talk about your oxymoronic titles…Healthy Comfort Foods, really? That’s like saying “an in-depth Disney movie” or “a horrible Pink Floyd song.” These things just aren’t possible. Well, I’m here to tell you that there are, in fact, healthy comfort foods out there (and one or two horrible Pink Floyd songs). You’ve just gotta know where…
It’s getting cooler outside and you know what that means…warm and yummy (and waist-expanding) comfort food! And since the best comfort foods involve sugar and apples, I bring you this week’s post. However, prior to revealing the recipes, as a former teacher, I feel the need to enlighten you about American apples. Over 2,500 varieties…
Perhaps the subtitle to this post should be, “By Preventing All in Attendance from Discussing Politics, Religion or anything COVID related.” Because, you know, that can lead to arguments, crying, yelling, the throwing of turkey and/or broccoli casserole, the disowning of family members and the end of decades long friendships. While we here at MagicKitchen.com cannot…
Look, exercising on a consistent basis and eating properly are difficult tasks to maintain over the long term. We all need a little help in our attempt to stay healthy and reach our fitness goals and that help can come from friends and workout partners. However, we can also gain some assistance through our pocket…