Eating with Awareness: Mastering the Art of Mindful Eating
Mindful eating is an approach to food that centers on paying attention to the experience of eating and one’s emotions. Mindful eaters know how their environment and sensory stimulation can influence their desire to eat, and they make conscious choices about what and how much to consume. They practice looking inwards to assess actual hunger […]
Tips for Hosting a Vegan Dinner Party
Are you planning a dinner party for your vegan friends at home? Leave a lasting impression on your guests with delicious dishes to make your event more enjoyable. More and more people across the world are consciously choosing to become vegan. Though reasons may vary, there is one common thing: health benefits. Not only that, […]
Making Healthy Eating Habits a Reality for Teenagers
As parents and educators, we ensure that teenagers in our care consume healthy and wholesome diets. Unfortunately, this is not always a simple task for teens; many find themselves stuck in unhealthy eating habits, and it can be challenging to progress towards healthier dietary goals. In this blog post, we will explore the challenges teenagers […]
Creative Vegetarian Appetizers to Wow Your Guests
As a conscientious eater, it may be challenging to find appetizers that are both vegetarian-friendly and flavorful. But there is an abundance of delicious options that don’t require you to compromise on flavor or ethics. To help you search for the perfect vegetarian appetizer, we’ve compiled an overview of some of the tastiest recipes available. […]
Tips for Reducing Food Waste at Home
For many people across the globe, wasting food is common. We are taking larger portions than we can eat and buying more groceries than we can consume. Our shopping and eating patterns result in regularly wasting vegetables and fruits at home. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, around 1.3 […]
Easy Ways to Make Your Family Meals More Nutritious
Eating together as a family is one of life’s great joys, and it can be a powerful way to build strong relationships. But let’s face it: amid the hustle and bustle of our lives, preparing nutritious meals while also making them enjoyable can be easier said than done. In this blog post, we’ll share strategies […]
The Essentials: Must-Have Food Plating Tools for Every Home Kitchen
Creating a beautiful and delicious meal requires the right tools. Having the right equipment in the kitchen allows you to create any flavor combination you can imagine while artfully presenting them on the plate. But how do you know which tools are essential for your home kitchen? This blog post will help you learn what […]
George Zappas, CookinGenie’s Executive Chef, Speaks to WOIO 19 News
Our executive chef, George Zappas, was recently featured in WOIO 19 News’s Cribbs in the CLE segment, on Thursday, December 22nd, at 8:45 AM ET during the 9:00 AM hour. During this short interview, George spoke about how CookinGenie can help people fulfill their new year’s resolution to eat well. George discussed how CookinGenie makes […]
Take Control of Your Eating Habits: Tips for Preventing Overeating
Many of us know how it feels to overindulge in food now and then, but sometimes it can go too far and become a real problem. Overeating can be a difficult habit to break – sometimes, it just feels like we have no control. This blog post will provide tips on taking back control of […]
Spice Up Your Dinner Party with Indian Vegetarian Dishes
Inviting friends over for dinner can be an enjoyable experience, but it can also leave you overwhelmed with the required work. Whether you’re entertaining in the US or abroad, spicing up your next dinner party with some flavorful Indian vegetarian dishes is a surefire way to make your event one-of-a-kind. From Samosas to Kheer to […]
Dig into Ohio’s Signature Flavors: 10 Iconic Dishes to Try
“The Buckeye State has always been known for its heartland fare and agricultural roots. Ohio has a rich food culture that you may overlook, but it is a hidden gem when it comes to quality dining establishments and local dishes. Whether you want to sample traditional family recipes or try something new, you will find […]
Know what’s in your food: Making sense of food labels
We’ve all been there- we’re standing in the grocery store aisle, staring at an extensive list of ingredients on a food label, and have no idea what over half of them are. Most people don’t even bother reading the labels on the foods they buy; they assume that if a store is selling them, they […]
The Art of Food Plating: How to Present Deliciously Appetizing Meals
Plating food is a form of culinary art that involves arranging an array of ingredients and dishes with thoughtful consideration for color, texture, and flavor. You can use many tools and techniques for food plating, such as combining flavors into one single bite or contrasting shapes to draw the eye. Food presentation makes a meal look […]
Explore Ohio’s Aromatic Wineries and Stunning Vineyards
Ohio has a proud and rich tradition of winemaking that dates back to the early 18th century. With its expansive vineyards, rolling hills, and cool climate, Ohio is an ideal wine-producing region, producing some of the best wines in the world, including Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and more. Ohio’s wineries and vineyards are renowned for […]
