Thanksgiving is considered to be one of America’s biggest holidays. It’s an event of families congregating and enjoy each other’s presence while being thankful over a feast of meats, vegetables, sauces and desserts.
However, such a holiday isn’t without its problems.
Food
The Unicorn Frappucino: Why Did Anyone Buy It?
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – I’m sure you’ve seen those colorful, bright pink, blue, and purple Starbucks’ drinks all over the Internet recently, and if you’re like me, you’re really sick of them. The Unicorn Frappucino has taken social media by storm, and everyone is talking about them. However, there have not been too many positive reviews […]
Mac and Cheese Gets a Makeover
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Mac and cheese has become a staple for the average college student diet. It’s creamy deliciousness, plus its low cost, and easy preparation make mac and cheese the ideal college meal. But eating plain old mac and cheese for dinner 5 nights out of the week can grow old fast. […]
The Secret to Hosting Your Own Friendsgiving
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Hosting “Friendsgiving”, a.k.a. Thanksgiving for friends, has become a widespread phenomenon in recent years. While most of us are used to celebrating Thanksgiving with our families, many of us have adopted the custom of also celebrating the holiday with some of our closest friends to spread those thankful vibes to everyone […]
7 Ways to Make the Most of Autumn
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Fall is a favorite season for many people because of the perfect weather, relaxed atmosphere, and warming ambiance it brings. Fall is a great time of year to be outside, to go on adventures, and to just enjoy time with friends and family. There are plenty of things to do this season that take advantage of […]
An Avocado a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
WEST LONG BRANCH N.J.– Although the saying goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” the recent rise in popularity of avocados may call for a modern update of that phrase. This is coming from a girl who never liked the taste of avocados, but who has adapted her taste buds and now eats avocados […]
Eat Your Heart Out, Girl Scout: Thin Mint Pancakes
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–Girl Scout cookie season is upon us once again. Scouts across the nation are infiltrating every suburb from West Long Branch to San Francisco to spread the joy of Tagalongs, Samoas, head-shaped shortbreads, and, perhaps most importantly, Thin Mints. Ah, Thin Mints. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. The […]
The Foray of Rare and Limited Beer
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–This past week, Kane Brewing in Ocean, N.J., released presale tickets for their highly anticipated bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout, A Night to End All Dawns. Many believed that this would sell quickly, but no one could have guessed that all 500 presale tickets would sell out in about 10 seconds. As astonishing as it […]
NJ Craft Beer Continues to Grow
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–Monmouth County is seeing a recent growth of interest in craft beer with breweries that are rapidly opening throughout the county. Once regarded as a state with less-than-quality beer, New Jersey, specifically Monmouth County, brewers are working to change that image. Craft beer is a fast growing industry around the whole country. According to […]
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week is upon us and The Verge has the list of must try restaurants for 2015.