The Restaurant Review: Smashburger

There’s a new kid on the block of Sunrise Blvd already saturated with restaurants like Marie Callendars, TGI Friday’s, and Fuddrucker’s. It’s one of five locations set to open in the Sacramento area including one in Folsom and one in Roseville by the end of this year. Nearby Citrus Heights got first dibs - we’re talking about Smashburger.

How to Eat Right

Eating right is the most critical component of a healthy life-style. Get your nutrition right and you are well on your way to success. 60-70% of your overall health and fitness success will be determined by the 3 major components of eating right:

1. Food choice: What you eat Focus on nutritionally dense foods, while avoiding nutritionally empty foods. Keep your food choices as clean and organic and unprocessed as possible.

What’s for Dinner?????

Is that a question you hear a lot around your house? If the answer is yes, I have a simple solution for you, A Menu Plan. “Not that,” you say. “I’ve tried that.” “It’s too much work.” “I don’t have time for that.” No, really, you do! It’s not hard, and it will save you so much time and money, you won’t know what to do with yourself.

So here are few things that will help you in menu planning and do away with that so frequently asked question from your family, “What’s for Dinner?” Pick a method that works best for you and your schedule:

• Calendar Method
• Weekly

Easy as Pie?

The phrase, “easy as pie” originated in 19th century America, supposedly because pie was easy to eat. Notice that the phrase wasn’t coined because of its ease to make. Jane Royer, the wife of Pastor Bob Royer of Rio Linda Church, will agree I’m sure. However, in spite of the numerous hours it must take, she gladly gives her time and effort to making thousands – that’s right, thousands – of pies each year.

Holiday Cooking Habits

Unbelievable! It’s December and Christmas is upon us. We’ve made it through the Thanksgiving holiday and now it is time to channel all our energy into finding that perfect gift for all our special some ones. It never seems to matter whether they’ve been naughty or nice, I still end up buying a gift.

As difficult as it is during this busy season, I do think it is possible to remember to keep a cheery attitude and have a smile on my face, even though my plate is so full. After all, that’s the meaning of Christmas.

The Benefits of Eating Fish

New studies are coming out almost every week on the many benefits of eating fish. Just this last week a new study showed a reduction in kidney cancer as another benefit. Here are a couple of brief articles covering some of the major benefits for fish consumption.

Health Benefits of Eating Fish Fish are nutritious and good to eat.

Low Income – Meals Program

More than 4,000 elderly, disabled, or homeless people who receive food stamp benefits in Sacramento County can now purchase prepared hot meals in addition to making their grocery store purchases using their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EB T) card. The new program, EB T Restaurant Meals Program, was implemented on May 1, 2006 by Sacramento County’s Department of Human Assistance (DHA ).

Sacramento is only one of a few counties in California to offer this program.

New Salad Bar a Hit

Heading out to a restaurant salad bar could set you back $10 but students at Frontier Charter and Elementary School now have the tasty lunchtime option of getting a salad for just a $1.50. “The salad bar has nutritious foods that taste great! It is a good way to pick your own food,” said eighth grader Sarah Granados. The salad bar opened earlier this school year as part of an ongoing effort by the Rio Linda Union School District to teach students healthy eating habits.

Hot Dog Anyone?

July is upon us, and you know what that means – HOT DOGS! Now you are probably thinking to yourself, “What do July and Hot-Dogs have in common?” Well, I will tell you what these two things have in common.

The month of July is National Hot Dog Month. Did you know that between Memorial Day and Labor Day over 7 BILLION hot dogs will be consumed by hungry Americans? That’s crazy!

Over the 4th of July weekend alone, 155 MILLION hot-dogs will be eaten.

You know what I was wondering?

Fun 4th of July Desserts

Here are a few of my favorite recipes for those of you who are looking for something fun to bring to your Fourth of July picnic. They are all pretty simple but sure taste good and are almost guaranteed to be a hit with your family and friends.