Crush on food ?

By: Jade John
Heidi, the author of "Foodiecrush" (foodiecrush.com, October 25,2017) discusses all kinds of foods and presents different types of foods based on the season. For instance, it is now the time of fall, Halloween right around the corner in which pumpkin is a famous flavor used for recipes in this season.

Heidi does a good job of grabbing the readers attention. She does this by including vibrant pictures of the foods that she will be providing a recipe for and incorporating a caption that makes the reader think. In fact, this is what attracted me to her blog. An example of this caption is "What ingredient is a better beacon of fall than the pumpkin?" As a reader, I asked myself this question and  realized that pumpkin is the best. What do you think? 

Furthermore, Heidi uses great word choice and description when she provides a recipe. She states, "Comfort food chili cravings never tasted so healthy." This in turn, gives a sense of comfort and excitement knowing that the delicious food pictured above this caption can actually be made healthy. Most people would eat something tasty or even junk food everyday if there were no consequences. However, with the knowledge of weight gain and health issues, some people choose a healthier choice that may not satisfy them like some sort of tasty junk food would. This is where blogs like "Foodiecrush" come into play because they provide many sorts of recipes ranging from breakfast to dinner  that can be tasty but also healthy. You can now get the satisfaction that you desire without the terrible consequences.
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Food, Everyone's Favorite Love

By: Allana H.
Food is something everyone loves no matter the type. Food is "The Sincerest Love" according to MD Mark Banschick's article posted on Oct 29, 2013. That's also what he named his post. Food varies, has the power to please us, unify us, doesn't talk back and you can't exactly blame food for most things. No matter who comes and goes in your life, food will always be there in the very end, no matter what.
This article says how at times food can be even better than people. Food is a stress reliever, doesn't talk back and food can make others happy. I'm sure many people can be satisfied and put in a better mood with the help of food. I know some may say, 'What about Obesity?'. Yes it is a huge problem, epically in America but the food doesn't force you to pick it up and eat it, its just there although it might be mighty delicious. Hey blame cravings. It's your responsibility to take ownership of it and turn certain ones away but food is not to take to heat of it all. Back to the positives however, food can be even be used a a form of affection. Imagine waking up to a nice bed-in breakfast from either your children, friends or spouse. It's a great feeling.
Food makes the world go round and won't betray you. Love food as much as it loves you. There's more than enough to go around for all.

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Starbucks Has A New Latte Flavor And Its Delicious!

By: Leighton

According to POP-SUGAR, Starbucks has a Maple Pecan Latte is basically to die for. Due to the article by Victoria Messina on Oct. 25th this latte "offers warming, cozy notes of maple syrup, pecans, and brown butter, all of which complement the espresso flavors without overpowering it too much". This soothing combination makes this a comforting comfort food.
If the taste wasn't enough for you Starbucks is also introducing Fall-Themed cups in tandem with the Maple Pecan Latte. The cups are decorated with the illustrations of an owl, a pie, and a pumpkin. Grab yours today and feel Fall in full effect.

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Fresh, Flavorful Fish Recipe

By:Allana Hoyte

Not everyone likes how some foods come out either not enough flavor or just isn't up to personal standards. However, a post from the New York Times describes a delectable recipe guideline on how to make satisfying fish. In his Oct.13 post, " A Quick-Seared Fish That Sizzles and Satisfies", David Tanis goes into detail on how to make it and what techniques he prefers to use. This is a white-fleshed fish recipe that is quick to make and doesn't require too many ingredients.

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 The author makes this meal seems all the more better by including colorful language like "fancy" "delightful" and "juicy" which makes it sound that much more satisfying. I feel that the fresh sage and the butter you apply before fully cooking the fish will make it that much better. It will add a lot of flavor to it which makes it all the better. This, however, is also the food that needs to be watched closely because the last thing anyone wants is for the food to be burned.  When the pt is nice and hot, put the fish in and let it cook until isn't nice and golden on one side, then flip and repeat the process on their side until it is done. Then cook the brown sugar and sage sauce separately, let it cook, then when you're done put the chicken on the plate and pour the basil leaves with the sugar and sauce right on top of it. A flavorful piece of fish it what you'll have in the end. You can always add more flavor if you feel needed but it'll be rich in flavor.Not everyone likes seafood or red meats, just fish. So this is a recipe that can apply to everyone. Great meal and recipe, everyone enjoy!

Food Made Simple

By: Jade John
There are all kinds of foods around the world that you may be interested in. From salty to sweet, there are various simple recipes that can be made within a matter of minutes, opposed to hours. Lindsay, the author of "Pinch of Yum" (https://pinchofyum.com October 17th, 2017) presents a number of foods that are tasty but are not time consuming.
One of the recipes named, "Instant Pot pumpkin walnut Chili" is a great example of a meal that may seem complex but in hindsight is very simple. Lindsay does a good job of explaining each and every food along with organizing the foods by breakfast, lunch and dinner. She includes very vibrant pictures and descriptions, which attracted me to her blog. Additionally, in Lindsay's descriptions, she includes great word choice such as "tasty", "delicious" , "delightful" etc... The more we as people find recipes to cook at home, is the more that we can eat at home instead of eating fast food. Eating home-made-food is not only healthier, but it is a way for families to come together and bond. Blogs like the one above, give people all around the word a chance to find the foods that they like along with a guide to help them through the cooking process.

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By: Christian Williams
Everyone loves chocolate right? Well at least a large amount of people do. However this delicious snack that can come in many different forms and flavors has many health benefits, this however does'nt mean to go crazy and eat too much. According to "health benefits of chocolate" chocolate "contains antioxidants called flavonoids, as well as some magnesium. These nutrients may help lower blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke."After reading that i appreciate this snack much more than before because this might be able to save your life one day. the author Joy Bauer then says that dark chocolate is the most nutritiousof them all. Although dark chocolate is not as appealing as milk chocolate you should try and include it into your diet.

Chick-fil-A has NEW Items!!

By Leighton

Based on a report from Delish.com, the fast food resturant, Chick-fil-a, finally comes out with two new food options. According to the post on October 17th, "Chick-fil-A Is Testing Two New Spicy Menu Items" by Lindsey Mathews, Chick-fil-a has been hit with numerous requests from customers in regards to spicy foods being added to the menu. The company has answered these requests and came out with Spicy Chick-n-Strips and a Grilled Spicy Chicken Deluxe Sandwich, starting in select cities today. If you would like to try the Spicy Chick-n-Strips, you'll have to go to Philadelphia, Central Texas or South Texas. The Grilled Spicy Deluxe Chicken Sandwich can only be found in Orlando, St. Louis and Knoxville. The longevity of these menu items will be determined by the amount of success in the test cities. If you live in the test cities do us all a favor and buy as many as you can! The rest of the world would like to try them.

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