Hitting the Road

Road trips are the perfect way for the family to reconnect during the summer.  Everyone is always on their own agenda when it comes to summer vacation, but I think it is an American tradition to force everyone in a car for a long period of time and travel to see the sights.  When I was younger it used to be a real treat to go on a road trip with the family because that was the one time we were allowed to indulge in fast food.  But now a days fast food can be expensive to feed the whole family and just not the healthiest choice.  So a couple of veteran travelers helped this paper in Minnesota, the  Minn Local, put together a list of tips for packing a delicious and healthy meal for the car ride that everyone could enjoy.

The first step is to keep it very simple when packing the food.  Make sure that the snacks that you pack can be eaten as is, dipping and spreading is not the easiest thing to do in the car.  Next you want to make sure that the food you pack is not temperature-sensitive.  You don’t want to bring foods that might spoil in the car and can’t hold up to the long ride.  Don’t pack food that would create a mountain of crumbs left behind in the seats, make sure the food is big enough so that it won’t cause crumbs.  Leave the junk at home.  You need to pack foods that will help keep the family energized for the duration of the trip.  And last but certainly not least, make sure to remember the trash bag.  You need somewhere to dispose of remnants of all the great food.

So the next time you decide to load up the car and take a trip to the unknown, follow these easy steps and you will not have to worry about stopping at the nearest fast food chain.  There are plenty of great sights to see in the state of Kentucky, so I encourage you to check some of them out before the summer is over.

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No More Grocery Shopping

Ever have trouble coming up for something for dinner? Want to cook a meal but don’t want to go to the store? Ever try to use up everything in the house for a meal? Well all of these questions can be answered with one website CookingByNumbers.

By numberstumper

This website does everything for you, except cook the food. There have been so many instances when I am at home, don’t know what to cook, but want to use whatever is in the house. The website does all the hard work for you! All you have to do is click on the ingredients that you want to use that are in your house and then generate a recipe by pressing the Find Recipe button. It is a great way to clean out the pantry and save money. This website allows you and your family to become more resourceful with what you have in the house. Instead of spending 2 hours at the local grocery store on a weeknight, try this website and I am sure you will never turn back.

It will never be a hassle to cook dinner again! And you never have to leave the apartment again.

Classy Appetizer For A Dinner Party

Imagine thinly sliced provolone cheese and prosciutto wrapped around lightly steamed asparagus spears with a drizzle of vinaigrette of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Well then, I’m sure your guesst will love it too. This recipe takes four minutes of cook time and makes 50.

Click here for the recipe.

The Perfect Eating Day For Men

Will this be your best day ever? Or your beastliest? What you put in your mouth will have a lot to do with the answer. Food can help fuel body and mind to ensure that you perform at the peak of your abilities. Or it can sabotage your best efforts, leaving you panicked, drained, and floundering. Are you eating your way to disaster, or triumph? Let’s go through your daily menu of foods and tasks to help you snack, slurp, and sup your way to success.

Find the perfect menu here.

The Secret to Cooking OkraThe Secret to Cooking Okra

Why not put your fully equipped kitchen at The Park to use? Try cooking Okra , a healthy vegetable rich with Vitamin C. This article features a technique for cooking the vegetable as to diminish its slimy texture.

What’s your favorite dish to eat with okra?