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Planning a trip to Atlanta? Follow @atl_bucketlist on Instagram and you are guaranteed to hit the best spots in town. While there are countless places to go, in this article we’ll go over some of the top restaurants for foodies to check out in ATL!

Super Chix

Ok, you can’t go to the south without having fried chicken. Super Chix is the perfect place to get your friend chicken fix! It’s located in Dunwoody and is a must-visit.

The Select

If you’re a foodie who likes a good ambiance, this is the place for you. The entire restaurant is aesthetically pleasing, including how the food is plated! Plus, the cocktails here are always a 10/10. P.S. ladies night is every Thursday featuring $9 cocktails!

Chick Fil A

I know, more fried chicken but if you’ve never been to the south, Chick Fil A is a MUST. The chicken nuggets, waffle fries, and Polynesian sauce are to die for. At least make sure to grab breakfast one day and get the breakfast chicken sandwich. You won’t regret it!

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Why You Should Use Hot Sauce Sparingly https://foodisinthehouse.com/why-you-should-use-hot-sauce-sparingly/ Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:56:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=21010 Are you a big hot sauce person? If you are, you’re part of a massive group of hot sauce lovers all over the world, each with their own particular level of tolerance. There’s nothing better than sprinkling a tasty hot sauce on a dish that needs it, but now it’s time to ask the tough […]

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Are you a big hot sauce person? If you are, you’re part of a massive group of hot sauce lovers all over the world, each with their own particular level of tolerance. There’s nothing better than sprinkling a tasty hot sauce on a dish that needs it, but now it’s time to ask the tough question: are you overdoing it with your hot sauce? There’s a chance you might be. Here’s why you should be using your hot sauce sparingly.

It Can Make Your Food Seem Dull

It’s really just logical when you think about it. People add hot sauce to their food in order to add flavor and a “kick”, but where does it end? Some people end up getting to a point where they need the hot sauce in order for their food to be remotely interesting at all. This can result in all food seeming dull and bland unless you add hot sauce to it, and that’s not what you want.

What you want is a tasteful dose of occasional hot sauce. You want it to actually taste spicy when you use it—because if your tolerance is so high that no hot sauce seems hot, you may have trouble appreciating your food for what it is. So use hot sauce responsibly!

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Save Money On Food With This One Hack https://foodisinthehouse.com/save-money-on-food-with-this-one-hack/ Sat, 15 Oct 2022 10:19:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=20802 As delicious as food is, it can truly be expensive. Even if you don’t particularly eat out a lot, groceries have continued to rise in price and everyone is feeling it hardest in their wallets. It’s not easy to constantly shell out day in and day out for more food, especially when you have a […]

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As delicious as food is, it can truly be expensive. Even if you don’t particularly eat out a lot, groceries have continued to rise in price and everyone is feeling it hardest in their wallets. It’s not easy to constantly shell out day in and day out for more food, especially when you have a large family of kids to feed. However, there are certain hacks you can do to minimize spending, and here’s one of them.

Prepare Meals at the Beginning of the Week

The thing about spending money on food is that we don’t realize how much food we actually waste. We make meals every day, and whatever we don’t finish, we throw out. It’s totally fine to throw out food because eventually, it goes bad. But if you go into your week knowing that you’re cooking for the entire week, you’ll make sure to freeze whatever you don’t eat, and you’ll do a much better job preserving it.

Another thing to point out is that by preparing meals at the start of every week, there are rarely any surprises. You do a lot better at budgeting your grocery expenses because you’re on top of everything before it happens. Sure, you can splurge for a meal out every now and then, but that can become a rare occasion if you’re trying to save money. And ultimately, you’re more in control of your finances, and that’s never a bad thing.

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An Introductory Guide to Vinegars https://foodisinthehouse.com/an-introductory-guide-to-vinegars/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:34:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=20398 The secret to great cooking is in knowing how to utilize your ingredients in a way that creates a balance between flavors. Salt is crucial in almost any recipe to enhance the flavors of other ingredients and fats such as oil are important for texture. The right amount of an acid such as vinegar can […]

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The secret to great cooking is in knowing how to utilize your ingredients in a way that creates a balance between flavors. Salt is crucial in almost any recipe to enhance the flavors of other ingredients and fats such as oil are important for texture. The right amount of an acid such as vinegar can make the difference between an okay recipe and one you’ll want to make on repeat. There are many different varieties of vinegar to choose from, and while they all have similar functions in cooking, what a vinegar is made of can make it more suited to one recipe over another. Here’s a quick guide to help you understand which vinegar to choose.

Balsamic Vinegar

Balsamic vinegar is traditionally made from crushed grapes, aged for at least 12 years in wooden barrels. It’s best when added to dishes with minimal heat or even drizzled on as a finishing touch and is delicious in salad dressings, on bruschetta, or with fruit and cheese.

Apple Cider Vinegar

ACV is made from unpasteurized apple cider and is available in both filtered and unfiltered varieties. Some sources tout unfiltered apple cider vinegar as a health tonic, but for culinary purposes, filtered is best. It lasts longer and adds a fresh, tangy flavor to everything from salad dressings to barbecue sauces.

Rice Vinegar

Vinegar made from fermented rice is a culinary staple in the cuisines of many Asian cultures. It has a lightly sweet flavor and is used in a wide variety of dishes, sauces, and even in the preparation of sushi rice.

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How to Store Vegetables So That They Last Longer https://foodisinthehouse.com/how-to-store-vegetables-so-that-they-last-longer/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:01:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=20356 As if it weren’t hard enough to get the recommended daily servings of vegetables into our diet, the shelf-life of many of the most delicious veggies is frustratingly short. It seems like half the leafy greens we buy end up wilted in a matter of days, and root veggies become soft before we’re able to […]

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As if it weren’t hard enough to get the recommended daily servings of vegetables into our diet, the shelf-life of many of the most delicious veggies is frustratingly short. It seems like half the leafy greens we buy end up wilted in a matter of days, and root veggies become soft before we’re able to use them.

Freezing can work to preserve certain vegetables, but it can also change the texture and limit the recipes we can use them for later. Fortunately, there are a few tips and tricks we’ve discovered that have helped us keep the vegetables we buy fresh for longer. If you can relate to our struggle, give them a try.

Leafy Greens

Greens need moisture to stay crisp and fresh, but too much will make them soggy and wilted. The best way to prolong the life of lettuce, kale, and other greens is to store them in a container lined with damp paper towels. Just be sure that the towels aren’t soaking wet.

Carrots

Carrots, like greens, need the right amount of moisture to maintain their crunchy texture. The most important thing to do when storing carrots is to remove the leafy green tops. Then, place your unpeeled carrots in a container of water in the fridge until you’re ready to use them. Change the water every few days if you plan to store them for a longer period.

Potatoes

Unlike other vegetables, your potatoes will go bad much more quickly if stored in the fridge. Potatoes should be kept in a dark, cool place like a pantry. The temperature of your refrigerator is too cold and will cause the starches in potatoes to break down.

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Do You Always Need to Try New Foods? https://foodisinthehouse.com/do-you-always-need-to-try-new-foods/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:19:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=19622 There are many different kinds of people in this world, and some of them hold a firm belief that everyone should “try everything”. These people believe in this idea almost to a sacred level. While yes, there can certainly be merit to trying things out and not closing your mind, is it really as important […]

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There are many different kinds of people in this world, and some of them hold a firm belief that everyone should “try everything”. These people believe in this idea almost to a sacred level. While yes, there can certainly be merit to trying things out and not closing your mind, is it really as important as people say? Let’s use food as our subject matter, and discuss how necessary it really is.

It Can Broaden Your Mind

Yes, we’ll start off by agreeing that trying things out—for the most part—is a good thing. If there’s a tasty food that you’ve closed yourself off to your entire life—whether it’s eggplant, hearts of palm, or blueberries—there may be a lot to gain from pushing yourself and taking that leap of faith.

It’s Not Life and Death

However, while it’s good to try new foods out, you don’t need to adopt this cutthroat mentality that if you don’t do it it means you’re not an open person. Sometimes people just like things, and sometimes people don’t. There’s nothing wrong with nothing wanting to eat something, even if—dare we say it—you’ve never eaten it before, even as a kid. Yup. There is such a thing as being thrown off by a smell, or even the way something looks. You don’t always have to eat something to know you won’t like it.

So yes, feel free to open your mind and try something new if you feel like it. But if you don’t—definitely don’t let others judge you for it.

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Switch Things Up By Eating Outside https://foodisinthehouse.com/switch-things-up-by-eating-outside/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:20:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=19302 We all need to switch things up every now and then. It’s important in all of our lives that we keep it fresh, that we introduce some newness into the world. But more often than not we struggle to add newness into our lives because so many aspects are mundane and repetitive. Well, one way […]

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We all need to switch things up every now and then. It’s important in all of our lives that we keep it fresh, that we introduce some newness into the world. But more often than not we struggle to add newness into our lives because so many aspects are mundane and repetitive. Well, one way to add freshness into our lives, at least in the realm of food—is to eat outside.

New Environments Create New Life

When we eat our food outside, we’re combining the delicious tastes we’re consuming with the beautiful natural environment of the outdoors. Just like there’s so much nature in food, there’s also so much nature outdoors—and so when we combine those things we create something special.

Letting go

You might hate the idea of eating outside because you feel like you don’t want to deal with all the flies that may come, or bees that may sting, or wind that may blow your food away. Yes, we agree those things can be very annoying, but they can also be a good way for you to let go and not worry about the little things that don’t matter in life. If you can move past these things, you’ll find yourself more free, and this can actually improve your mental health—and certainly add freshness to your life.

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How to Choose Crackers for Charcuterie Board? https://foodisinthehouse.com/how-to-choose-crackers-for-charcuterie-board/ Tue, 09 Nov 2021 06:10:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=17290 Charcuterie boards are an amazing idea for when you have friends over, go on a picnic or have a romantic movie night. They can be arranged in any way you want and feed just a few people or much more. One thing that will tie a charcuterie board together are crackers, and here’s how to […]

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Charcuterie boards are an amazing idea for when you have friends over, go on a picnic or have a romantic movie night. They can be arranged in any way you want and feed just a few people or much more. One thing that will tie a charcuterie board together are crackers, and here’s how to choose the right ones.

You can fill a charcuterie board with cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and many other things. To balance out all the delicious flavors, you need something neutral—like some bread or crackers. You’ll never go wrong with plain-flavored crackers as they’ll let the other foods shine. But if you’re up for exploring different possibilities, here are a few options.

Crackers come in many different shapes and sizes, so even if you decide to use the plain ones it doesn’t mean your charcuterie board will be boring. For more flavor, try herb crackers, fig and olive crackers, oat crackers, or crackers with nuts. Make sure the crackers you pick to compliment the meats and cheeses you plan to serve. One way to do this is to try the combinations before serving. It’s a good idea to limit the cracker selection to two or three per board, so you can include a plain flavor and one or two more creative options.

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Handy Egg Tips to Elevate Your Breakfast https://foodisinthehouse.com/handy-egg-tips-to-elevate-your-breakfast/ Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:49:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=17291 We’re all aware that cooking at home means we’ll eat healthier compared to takeout or eating out options, but a lot of people just don’t have the time, don’t know or don’t want to cook their own food. We agree that it’s not always easy to prepare your own meals, but you can try with […]

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We’re all aware that cooking at home means we’ll eat healthier compared to takeout or eating out options, but a lot of people just don’t have the time, don’t know or don’t want to cook their own food. We agree that it’s not always easy to prepare your own meals, but you can try with breakfast and work from there. Here are three egg preparing tips that will turn you into a pro chef!

Microwave Scrambled Eggs

If you only have a couple of minutes in the morning to get your breakfast ready, it’s still possible to do it. Spray some nonstick spray in a mug, crack a few eggs, add a bit of water or milk, salt and pepper to taste, and mix everything together with a fork. Microwave in 30-second intervals and stir in between them. Three intervals should be enough!

Muffin Tin Eggs

If you need to prepare a lot of eggs in the morning—maybe you’ve had guests sleep over or you have a big family—a muffin tin is your best friend. Add a tablespoon of water in each cup before cracking an egg and bake for 10-13 minutes at 350 degrees (180 Celsius).

More Uses for Egg Slicer

After you’re done slicing your hard-boiled eggs, use the egg slicer to cut fruits and vegetables evenly. Try it with mushrooms, kiwis, strawberries, and more.

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3 Italian Food Rules You Shouldn’t Break https://foodisinthehouse.com/3-italian-food-rules-you-shouldnt-break/ Sat, 06 Nov 2021 06:45:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=17169 Food is an integral part of many cultures, but it seems like the Italians are more strict about it than the rest. The traditional recipes are respected and each of them is much more than just a mix of ingredients. To change them is often seen as a sin, so here are a few food […]

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Food is an integral part of many cultures, but it seems like the Italians are more strict about it than the rest. The traditional recipes are respected and each of them is much more than just a mix of ingredients. To change them is often seen as a sin, so here are a few food rules that shouldn’t be broken you should know about.

No Cream in Carbonara

Carbonara is always made with spaghetti, pepper, Parmesan/pecorino cheese, egg, and pancetta (or even better, guanciale di maiale, delicious diced meat that comes from the same region as carbonara, the Lazio region. There’s no room for cream or milk in carbonara, and this is also true for garlic and onions.

No Fish and Cheese Together

Ask nearly any Italian and they will tell you that fish and cheese should never touch on a plate. This means you shouldn’t add Parmesan cheese over seafood pasta, for example. Some even go as far as to ask you not to follow the course of fish with a course that includes cheese.

Separate Courses

Italians love long meals that allow them to enjoy each course separately. Get ready for the endless string of pastas, risottos, soups, meats, fish, cheeses, salads, fruits, and desserts! Expect some coffee and digestive liquors at the end of the meal.

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Planning a trip to Atlanta? Follow @atl_bucketlist on Instagram and you are guaranteed to hit the best spots in town. While there are countless places to go, in this article we’ll go over some of the top restaurants for foodies to check out in ATL!

Super Chix

Ok, you can’t go to the south without having fried chicken. Super Chix is the perfect place to get your friend chicken fix! It’s located in Dunwoody and is a must-visit.

The Select

If you’re a foodie who likes a good ambiance, this is the place for you. The entire restaurant is aesthetically pleasing, including how the food is plated! Plus, the cocktails here are always a 10/10. P.S. ladies night is every Thursday featuring $9 cocktails!

Chick Fil A

I know, more fried chicken but if you’ve never been to the south, Chick Fil A is a MUST. The chicken nuggets, waffle fries, and Polynesian sauce are to die for. At least make sure to grab breakfast one day and get the breakfast chicken sandwich. You won’t regret it!

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Why You Should Use Hot Sauce Sparingly https://foodisinthehouse.com/why-you-should-use-hot-sauce-sparingly/ Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:56:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=21010 Are you a big hot sauce person? If you are, you’re part of a massive group of hot sauce lovers all over the world, each with their own particular level of tolerance. There’s nothing better than sprinkling a tasty hot sauce on a dish that needs it, but now it’s time to ask the tough […]

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Are you a big hot sauce person? If you are, you’re part of a massive group of hot sauce lovers all over the world, each with their own particular level of tolerance. There’s nothing better than sprinkling a tasty hot sauce on a dish that needs it, but now it’s time to ask the tough question: are you overdoing it with your hot sauce? There’s a chance you might be. Here’s why you should be using your hot sauce sparingly.

It Can Make Your Food Seem Dull

It’s really just logical when you think about it. People add hot sauce to their food in order to add flavor and a “kick”, but where does it end? Some people end up getting to a point where they need the hot sauce in order for their food to be remotely interesting at all. This can result in all food seeming dull and bland unless you add hot sauce to it, and that’s not what you want.

What you want is a tasteful dose of occasional hot sauce. You want it to actually taste spicy when you use it—because if your tolerance is so high that no hot sauce seems hot, you may have trouble appreciating your food for what it is. So use hot sauce responsibly!

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Save Money On Food With This One Hack https://foodisinthehouse.com/save-money-on-food-with-this-one-hack/ Sat, 15 Oct 2022 10:19:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=20802 As delicious as food is, it can truly be expensive. Even if you don’t particularly eat out a lot, groceries have continued to rise in price and everyone is feeling it hardest in their wallets. It’s not easy to constantly shell out day in and day out for more food, especially when you have a […]

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As delicious as food is, it can truly be expensive. Even if you don’t particularly eat out a lot, groceries have continued to rise in price and everyone is feeling it hardest in their wallets. It’s not easy to constantly shell out day in and day out for more food, especially when you have a large family of kids to feed. However, there are certain hacks you can do to minimize spending, and here’s one of them.

Prepare Meals at the Beginning of the Week

The thing about spending money on food is that we don’t realize how much food we actually waste. We make meals every day, and whatever we don’t finish, we throw out. It’s totally fine to throw out food because eventually, it goes bad. But if you go into your week knowing that you’re cooking for the entire week, you’ll make sure to freeze whatever you don’t eat, and you’ll do a much better job preserving it.

Another thing to point out is that by preparing meals at the start of every week, there are rarely any surprises. You do a lot better at budgeting your grocery expenses because you’re on top of everything before it happens. Sure, you can splurge for a meal out every now and then, but that can become a rare occasion if you’re trying to save money. And ultimately, you’re more in control of your finances, and that’s never a bad thing.

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An Introductory Guide to Vinegars https://foodisinthehouse.com/an-introductory-guide-to-vinegars/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:34:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=20398 The secret to great cooking is in knowing how to utilize your ingredients in a way that creates a balance between flavors. Salt is crucial in almost any recipe to enhance the flavors of other ingredients and fats such as oil are important for texture. The right amount of an acid such as vinegar can […]

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The secret to great cooking is in knowing how to utilize your ingredients in a way that creates a balance between flavors. Salt is crucial in almost any recipe to enhance the flavors of other ingredients and fats such as oil are important for texture. The right amount of an acid such as vinegar can make the difference between an okay recipe and one you’ll want to make on repeat. There are many different varieties of vinegar to choose from, and while they all have similar functions in cooking, what a vinegar is made of can make it more suited to one recipe over another. Here’s a quick guide to help you understand which vinegar to choose.

Balsamic Vinegar

Balsamic vinegar is traditionally made from crushed grapes, aged for at least 12 years in wooden barrels. It’s best when added to dishes with minimal heat or even drizzled on as a finishing touch and is delicious in salad dressings, on bruschetta, or with fruit and cheese.

Apple Cider Vinegar

ACV is made from unpasteurized apple cider and is available in both filtered and unfiltered varieties. Some sources tout unfiltered apple cider vinegar as a health tonic, but for culinary purposes, filtered is best. It lasts longer and adds a fresh, tangy flavor to everything from salad dressings to barbecue sauces.

Rice Vinegar

Vinegar made from fermented rice is a culinary staple in the cuisines of many Asian cultures. It has a lightly sweet flavor and is used in a wide variety of dishes, sauces, and even in the preparation of sushi rice.

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How to Store Vegetables So That They Last Longer https://foodisinthehouse.com/how-to-store-vegetables-so-that-they-last-longer/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:01:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=20356 As if it weren’t hard enough to get the recommended daily servings of vegetables into our diet, the shelf-life of many of the most delicious veggies is frustratingly short. It seems like half the leafy greens we buy end up wilted in a matter of days, and root veggies become soft before we’re able to […]

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As if it weren’t hard enough to get the recommended daily servings of vegetables into our diet, the shelf-life of many of the most delicious veggies is frustratingly short. It seems like half the leafy greens we buy end up wilted in a matter of days, and root veggies become soft before we’re able to use them.

Freezing can work to preserve certain vegetables, but it can also change the texture and limit the recipes we can use them for later. Fortunately, there are a few tips and tricks we’ve discovered that have helped us keep the vegetables we buy fresh for longer. If you can relate to our struggle, give them a try.

Leafy Greens

Greens need moisture to stay crisp and fresh, but too much will make them soggy and wilted. The best way to prolong the life of lettuce, kale, and other greens is to store them in a container lined with damp paper towels. Just be sure that the towels aren’t soaking wet.

Carrots

Carrots, like greens, need the right amount of moisture to maintain their crunchy texture. The most important thing to do when storing carrots is to remove the leafy green tops. Then, place your unpeeled carrots in a container of water in the fridge until you’re ready to use them. Change the water every few days if you plan to store them for a longer period.

Potatoes

Unlike other vegetables, your potatoes will go bad much more quickly if stored in the fridge. Potatoes should be kept in a dark, cool place like a pantry. The temperature of your refrigerator is too cold and will cause the starches in potatoes to break down.

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Do You Always Need to Try New Foods? https://foodisinthehouse.com/do-you-always-need-to-try-new-foods/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:19:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=19622 There are many different kinds of people in this world, and some of them hold a firm belief that everyone should “try everything”. These people believe in this idea almost to a sacred level. While yes, there can certainly be merit to trying things out and not closing your mind, is it really as important […]

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There are many different kinds of people in this world, and some of them hold a firm belief that everyone should “try everything”. These people believe in this idea almost to a sacred level. While yes, there can certainly be merit to trying things out and not closing your mind, is it really as important as people say? Let’s use food as our subject matter, and discuss how necessary it really is.

It Can Broaden Your Mind

Yes, we’ll start off by agreeing that trying things out—for the most part—is a good thing. If there’s a tasty food that you’ve closed yourself off to your entire life—whether it’s eggplant, hearts of palm, or blueberries—there may be a lot to gain from pushing yourself and taking that leap of faith.

It’s Not Life and Death

However, while it’s good to try new foods out, you don’t need to adopt this cutthroat mentality that if you don’t do it it means you’re not an open person. Sometimes people just like things, and sometimes people don’t. There’s nothing wrong with nothing wanting to eat something, even if—dare we say it—you’ve never eaten it before, even as a kid. Yup. There is such a thing as being thrown off by a smell, or even the way something looks. You don’t always have to eat something to know you won’t like it.

So yes, feel free to open your mind and try something new if you feel like it. But if you don’t—definitely don’t let others judge you for it.

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Switch Things Up By Eating Outside https://foodisinthehouse.com/switch-things-up-by-eating-outside/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:20:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=19302 We all need to switch things up every now and then. It’s important in all of our lives that we keep it fresh, that we introduce some newness into the world. But more often than not we struggle to add newness into our lives because so many aspects are mundane and repetitive. Well, one way […]

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We all need to switch things up every now and then. It’s important in all of our lives that we keep it fresh, that we introduce some newness into the world. But more often than not we struggle to add newness into our lives because so many aspects are mundane and repetitive. Well, one way to add freshness into our lives, at least in the realm of food—is to eat outside.

New Environments Create New Life

When we eat our food outside, we’re combining the delicious tastes we’re consuming with the beautiful natural environment of the outdoors. Just like there’s so much nature in food, there’s also so much nature outdoors—and so when we combine those things we create something special.

Letting go

You might hate the idea of eating outside because you feel like you don’t want to deal with all the flies that may come, or bees that may sting, or wind that may blow your food away. Yes, we agree those things can be very annoying, but they can also be a good way for you to let go and not worry about the little things that don’t matter in life. If you can move past these things, you’ll find yourself more free, and this can actually improve your mental health—and certainly add freshness to your life.

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How to Choose Crackers for Charcuterie Board? https://foodisinthehouse.com/how-to-choose-crackers-for-charcuterie-board/ Tue, 09 Nov 2021 06:10:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=17290 Charcuterie boards are an amazing idea for when you have friends over, go on a picnic or have a romantic movie night. They can be arranged in any way you want and feed just a few people or much more. One thing that will tie a charcuterie board together are crackers, and here’s how to […]

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Charcuterie boards are an amazing idea for when you have friends over, go on a picnic or have a romantic movie night. They can be arranged in any way you want and feed just a few people or much more. One thing that will tie a charcuterie board together are crackers, and here’s how to choose the right ones.

You can fill a charcuterie board with cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and many other things. To balance out all the delicious flavors, you need something neutral—like some bread or crackers. You’ll never go wrong with plain-flavored crackers as they’ll let the other foods shine. But if you’re up for exploring different possibilities, here are a few options.

Crackers come in many different shapes and sizes, so even if you decide to use the plain ones it doesn’t mean your charcuterie board will be boring. For more flavor, try herb crackers, fig and olive crackers, oat crackers, or crackers with nuts. Make sure the crackers you pick to compliment the meats and cheeses you plan to serve. One way to do this is to try the combinations before serving. It’s a good idea to limit the cracker selection to two or three per board, so you can include a plain flavor and one or two more creative options.

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Handy Egg Tips to Elevate Your Breakfast https://foodisinthehouse.com/handy-egg-tips-to-elevate-your-breakfast/ Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:49:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=17291 We’re all aware that cooking at home means we’ll eat healthier compared to takeout or eating out options, but a lot of people just don’t have the time, don’t know or don’t want to cook their own food. We agree that it’s not always easy to prepare your own meals, but you can try with […]

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We’re all aware that cooking at home means we’ll eat healthier compared to takeout or eating out options, but a lot of people just don’t have the time, don’t know or don’t want to cook their own food. We agree that it’s not always easy to prepare your own meals, but you can try with breakfast and work from there. Here are three egg preparing tips that will turn you into a pro chef!

Microwave Scrambled Eggs

If you only have a couple of minutes in the morning to get your breakfast ready, it’s still possible to do it. Spray some nonstick spray in a mug, crack a few eggs, add a bit of water or milk, salt and pepper to taste, and mix everything together with a fork. Microwave in 30-second intervals and stir in between them. Three intervals should be enough!

Muffin Tin Eggs

If you need to prepare a lot of eggs in the morning—maybe you’ve had guests sleep over or you have a big family—a muffin tin is your best friend. Add a tablespoon of water in each cup before cracking an egg and bake for 10-13 minutes at 350 degrees (180 Celsius).

More Uses for Egg Slicer

After you’re done slicing your hard-boiled eggs, use the egg slicer to cut fruits and vegetables evenly. Try it with mushrooms, kiwis, strawberries, and more.

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3 Italian Food Rules You Shouldn’t Break https://foodisinthehouse.com/3-italian-food-rules-you-shouldnt-break/ Sat, 06 Nov 2021 06:45:00 +0000 https://foodisinthehouse.com/?p=17169 Food is an integral part of many cultures, but it seems like the Italians are more strict about it than the rest. The traditional recipes are respected and each of them is much more than just a mix of ingredients. To change them is often seen as a sin, so here are a few food […]

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Food is an integral part of many cultures, but it seems like the Italians are more strict about it than the rest. The traditional recipes are respected and each of them is much more than just a mix of ingredients. To change them is often seen as a sin, so here are a few food rules that shouldn’t be broken you should know about.

No Cream in Carbonara

Carbonara is always made with spaghetti, pepper, Parmesan/pecorino cheese, egg, and pancetta (or even better, guanciale di maiale, delicious diced meat that comes from the same region as carbonara, the Lazio region. There’s no room for cream or milk in carbonara, and this is also true for garlic and onions.

No Fish and Cheese Together

Ask nearly any Italian and they will tell you that fish and cheese should never touch on a plate. This means you shouldn’t add Parmesan cheese over seafood pasta, for example. Some even go as far as to ask you not to follow the course of fish with a course that includes cheese.

Separate Courses

Italians love long meals that allow them to enjoy each course separately. Get ready for the endless string of pastas, risottos, soups, meats, fish, cheeses, salads, fruits, and desserts! Expect some coffee and digestive liquors at the end of the meal.

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