Diet. I hate that word. But for two consecutive days during the week, the Mister and I are trying to discipline ourselves to go no-carb. I never realized how many carbs we eat on a daily basis until I started reading labels during our new two-day torture…I mean healthy…eating adventure. I was reading about someone who had a lot of success using this easy routine, and I figured two days each week is achievable. Besides, it gives you something to look forward to on day three!
Still have that Easter ham sitting in your freezer getting freezer burn? Here’s a great recipe that I swear tastes like you’re imbibing in a bowl full of mashed potatoes!
Cheesy Ham and Cauliflower Casserole
1 package frozen (can use fresh) cauliflower
2 cups low-sodium lean ham
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup fresh baby spinach
¼ cup chopped green onions
Fresh ground pepper
Low-fat grated cheddar cheese
This Holiday Season, give a gift that will get even your Grinchiest guests in the spirit – sophisticated table wine. VOGA Italia hails from Italy, the country best known for producing some of the world’s best wine as well as its’ keen sense of style. VOGA Italia encompasses all aspects offering a collection of crisp delicious wine thoughtfully packaged in a revolutionary re-designed bottle featuring a unique resealable cap. 
The holidays are on the horizon and that means family gatherings and time for food, fun and festivities. But we all know that entertaining sometimes comes with stress and anxiety. Are my guests going to like what I made? What if I burn the meal? How am I going to talk to everyone and catch up when I have so much to prepare? Sound familiar? Having your holiday party or get-together catered is an option that will keep you mingling with your guests without the cooking and cleaning. Below are some of the best catering businesses in our area that will take the stress out of entertaining while leaving you more time to relax and enjoy your guests. Bon appetite! 
This Thanksgiving, shake up some wine cocktails with a holiday twist that will get even your Grinchiest guests in the spirit. VOGA’s Thanksgiving Sangria is sure to spice up your Thanksgiving dinner and kick start the holiday season.
Trick-or-treating may be for kids but Halloween stirs up sweet tooths spanning all ages. For adults looking to stock their Halloween party bar with cocktails worthy of this sinfully sweet holiday, Van Gogh Vodka’s new irresistible Rich Dark Chocolate flavor is perfect for shaking up a spookily delicious drink. With its naturally infused complex, dark cocoa taste, it is appreciated well-chilled and straight and also pairs well with a number of flavors and beverages.
Planning any end of summer cocktail stories? As the season winds down, late summer fruit takes center stage, with farmer’s markets and grocers overflowing with ripe peaches, fresh apricots, and the first apples of the season. Savor the final days of August with the Late Summer Sangria recipe from VOGA Italia, the thoughtfully packaged Italian wine with a uniquely designed resealable top.
A recently rediscovered ancient "grain" native to South America, quinoa was once called "the gold of the Incas," who recognized its value in increasing the stamina of their warriors. Among its other nutritional benefits, if you are prone to migraines, try adding quinoa to your diet. Quinoa is a good source of magnesium, a mineral that helps prevent the constriction and rebound dilation characteristic of migraines. Magnesium has been shown to be related to a reduced frequency of headache episodes reported by migraine sufferers. Quinoa is also a good source of riboflavin which is necessary for proper energy production within cells. Riboflavin (B2) has been shown to help reduce the frequency of attacks in migraine sufferers by improving the energy metabolism within their brain and muscle cells. 
