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The cheese board is an essential part of a typical French meal. Usually, the cheese is enjoyed between the main course and the dessert. A specific bottle of wine may be served with each course: amuse-bouche, starter, main course, cheese, dessert. Typically, a red wine will be served with cheese. Good cheese ALWAYS comes with good bread and usually good wine to clean the palate. The best French baguette is made by Acme Bakery - my go to is the Rustic Sweet Baguette. In France, eating cheese without bread is like a sin. Cheese is expensive and very rich. A small...

With the new craze of the keto diet, hesitations and questions have arisen about its sustainability. Is the keto diet safe? Is it good for you? How long should the keto diet last? Despite the recent popularization in the last couple years, keto has origins dating back to the early 20th Century. The ketogenic diet, more commonly known as the keto diet, was designed in the early 1920s to treat epilepsy in children. Today, this diet, which includes different variations, has become very popular due to its promise to help individuals lose weight and improve their overall health. The different variations...

There's no denying the keto diet is one of the most popular dieting trends of the last couple years. Popularized by celebrities and nutritionists alike, the ketogenic, or keto, diet is unique among common regimens. Unlike other low-carbohydrate diets, the keto diet puts healthy fats at the center of your meals. This eating plan essentially involves minimizing carbs and increasing your fat intake to get your body accustomed to using fat for energy, therefore training your body to use its existing body fat for fuel.   With any diet, knowledge and preparation can make a significant difference in your success. Check...

Imagine you are at the supermarket trying to grab a few ingredients before having company over for dinner. One of the ingredients you are looking for is oil. You find yourself in the baking aisle looking at a variety of choices with the words "expeller-pressed" and "cold-pressed" on the packaging. At this point, you may be wondering which one to choose and why they are marketed at different price points. There are a few differences in the oil extraction process that makes expeller-pressed oils unique from others. What Does Expeller-Pressed Mean?  Expeller-pressed oil is an oil that has been extracted...