[REVIEW] Yao’s Diner, Centereach, NY

If it was authentic Chinese Food you’re after, Yao’s Diner fits the bill. If it’s a romantic setting, or Americanized Chinese food, then definitely keep on rolling. It’s clearly not a place you would go on a first date. Though there was a couple there that appeared to be on a first date. I don’t

Easy Chinese Fun See Soup

Ahhh, Chinese Fun See Soup. Delicious and easy to make. Although Chinese restaurants seem to whip out a huge variety of Chinese food in a very short time, this does not mean that making Chinese food is usually quick work. On the contrary… to make a full-on Chinese dinner at home consumes a lot of

The Diversity of Asian Food

Food is one of our basic needs. Apart from that, most of us regarded food as a passion and perceive it with some degree of indulgence. And with the wide diversity of people and culture, there is such a wide variety of food and cuisine out there as well to cater to everyone’s taste buds.

Food in Demand – Chinese Takeaway

There will always be people craving for Chinese takeaway. This is because they had a taste of these delectable dishes and realize how satisfying this is. The best part about it is that Chinese takeaway is also affordable. Imagine getting good quality in a lot of quantity at an affordable rate. Why do you think

Love Chinese Food? Think Twice Before You Order!

Love eating Chinese food? Most of us do, but don’t get fooled into thinking that anything and everything on the Chinese food menu is good for you. In fact, most people look to Chinese cuisine as a healthy alternative to fast food, but the truth is that there are a bunch of pitfalls on the

Ultimate Guide to Healthy Chinese Food

CHINESE food is one of the most popular cuisines throughout the world. It is quick and delicious and offers a nice alternative to fast food. Traditional Chinese food is relatively low in fat, with an emphasis on rice, noodles and vegetables. However, some Chinese food can be very high in calories and fat if one

Traditional Chinese Food – Chow Mein

Noodles are very popular in China. Chow mein is one of famous Chinese food in the world. It is easy to cook and you can cook it in many methods. In this article, I would like to offer you two of them. The first method is shown as below: Ingredients: Chinese noodles, egg, shredded meat,

Chinese Food, American Style

It is often a standing joke that what Americans consider to be Chinese food is totally of our own making, and cooks and diners in China would find them completely foreign (like chop suey–what on earth is that?). But somewhere along the line, Chinese food was adapted from our Asian immigrants, Americanized and became wildly

Where Can I Buy Medifast Locally? I’ll Tell You

The other day, I received an email from someone who had searched the phone listings and the Internet high and low for a Medifast clinic or store near her town so that she could buy some of the products. She wrote in part: “Maybe I’m not looking in the right places, but I just can’t

Five Fascinating Food Facts That Are Weird

Now, these food facts just might keep you amused, especially for those of you on holiday. Besides you may find one or two so fascinating that you’ll trot them out next time you’re out for dinner, (although I’m not sure if your guests will approve of a couple of them.) 1. In Brazil one of

More Dining Options at The University of West Florida

As a current student at the University of West Florida, I frequently eat at the dining options that are available on campus. My freshman year, I had the displeasure of having a meal plan. Where I was forced to eat 12 meals a week at the Nautilus Market, an all-you-can-eat option. In addition, I had

Carrot and Celery Fly Control

That little pest that really annoys me is the Carrot fly: A creature that is a member of the Psilidae family, also called ” Rust Flies “. Apart from eating carrots, they can also be found on: celery, parsnips and parsley. I seems me that they are out to get my crop, what ever I

My Toaster is Too Slow

I have a new toaster. In fact this is about my 5th toaster in as many years. My wife says I have a fetish around toasters, but the truth is they’ve all been too slow. This morning I stuck my English muffin into my new toaster and began to wait. My latest toaster has a

Holiday Temptations? Get a Jump on January!

Most of us want to feel safe, maybe even more so at holiday time. If you have food addictions, though, it can be difficult to feel safe during the holiday season. Everyone knows the holidays bring food temptations. It’s simply accepted that we’ll eat those foods, gain weight, and set the same weight-loss resolution we

Don’t Get Past The Point of Hunger!

The other day I was at a meeting that went much later than I expected. I’d missed lunch by a long-shot and I was so hungry I could barely think straight. I had a long ride home ahead of me and it was rush hour in LA. Luckily, there was a Trader Joe’s nearby, so

How Good Are Low Calorie Diets?

The thought of food is usually a great comfort to most of us while the idea of dieting to lose weight is somewhat of a drag. Yet we know that bodies that build up fat around the vital organs are a disaster. Fatty livers, for instance, can lead to cancer while other organs, such as

Causes of Diarrhea Can Sometimes Be Hard to Pinpoint

There are many different health issues that could be causing your diarrhea. Sometimes it might just be that our bodies are trying to eliminate toxic or rotting foods out of the digestive tract. Another one of the main causes of diarrhea could be that you could be slightly food poisoned. You might not realize that

Reverse Bandit Signs

As investors we all have heard about, used or at least seen bandit signs. You know those telephone pole cling-ons entitled “We Buy Houses”? Of course, these are bandit signs because they constantly get stolen by the cling-on sign police-the local town do-gooder, the local county manager, etc. Yep, they are only up for about

Five Secrets on How To Thrive in Recession

1] Savings on food, drinks, movies. During difficult times like this, it’s better to make an inventory of what you have at home that is, in the food pantry and the refrigerator before going out for grocery shopping. Most people have a habit of just going to buy food even when there is more at

The Best Food to Feed a Bearded Dragon

Bearded dragons make wonderful pets. They are active during the day, and when adult are large enough to be allowed to roam around the house for limited periods (that is, until they start getting cold) without any fears of them disappearing in small hiding places – obviously they need to be supervised at all times.

Food Fight! Battle of the Bulge, Caveman Style

Whenever I hear the phrase “food fight,” I am instantly transported back to the dining hall at Faber College. John Belushi, “Pluto,” is stuffing his face while being told that he is a “P-I-G pig.” In response he asks, “See if you can guess what I am now?” John stuffs a rounded ball of mashed

Vegetarian/Vegan Food for Your Wedding in Tuscany

As you know Italians love their food so you can imagine in an Italian wedding menu there will be more dishes than in your standard wedding menu. Tuscan Wedding menus are usually structured as follows: – canapรฉs -a spread out of several starters – two first courses ( usually pasta, rice or ravioli) – two

Four Tips on Getting Help Around the Home

My hubby quietly came in the kitchen and began scraping food from a large bowl into a smaller one. He found tops to cover the leftovers and put them into the refrigerator. I glanced at him and smiled, then turned quickly back to my dishwashing lest I somehow stop this miracle in progress. He doesn’t

The Budgie – A Sensitive Soul

My mother passed away in February and I took on responsibility for her budgerigar Sky. He is a lovely little bird – very noisy and feisty – isn’t hand tamed and doesn’t like to be touched. Heaven help you if you try! He is approximately 5 years old – give or take. Mum used to

Even the Tiniest Hand Can Hold a Diamond

I recently attended a circus wedding. I’m referring to a circus-themed wedding, not a wedding “under the big top,” though there were a great deal of fanciful shenanigans and enough clowning around that one might have difficulty differentiating the two. Near the tented entrance stood a table replete with circus-oriented curiosities presented as tokens for

Basic Survival Food Storage On a Budget

If you have not stored up food and water for an emergency or a disaster, this article could be a lifesaver for you and your family. Is your reason or excuse for not being prepared the same one used by well over 300 million other Americans? The two most widely claimed excuses are, procrastination and

3 Steps to Stop Aggression in Your Beabull Puppy

Just like their Beagle and English Bulldog ancestors, Beabull puppies are normally affectionate, loyal and playful. However, there can always be a bad apple in any bunch. If your Beabull puppy is showing signs of aggression, here are some tips to nip that in the bud before he gets too old or it becomes dangerous

Banana Cue: A Comfort Food

Filipinos love to eat. Most say that the world eats 3 square meals a day, that is breakfast, lunch and dinner. We, Filipinos, eat 6 square meals a day. It is broken down into breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, mid afternoon snack, dinner and midnight snack. It is already written in the society’s psyche. What am

Dogs With Food Allergies: Novelty Protein Dog Food

The Story I have a boxer, bull mastiff mix named Leo, who struggles with itching and scratching all the time. It got to the point to where I felt so bad for him not only because he’s my best friend but because I can tell he was uncomfortable. I finally had enough and gathered up

A Guide to Food "Allergy" Etiquette

Likely you’ve noticed, but there are a growing number of people with food “issues.” It might be a food intolerance, a food sensitivity, or even a very serious, life threatening food allergy. I’m one of them. Maybe you are too. But maybe you are not. And maybe you are now daily exposed to people talking

What to Have for Lunch? Try Peaches and Banana

If you are looking for what to have for lunch, try peaches and banana. Not only will they fill you up, you will take in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and still not add appreciably to your weight. Not bad if you are like me, not so young and watching everything you eat. Why not? After

Survival Food: Peanut Butter

There is an increasing trend across America – people are storing more food. Why? The reasons are many and they include increasing food prices and concerns over the economy. Food storage programs generally consist of buying quantities of canned goods as well as staples like beans, sugar, salt, and wheat. One of my biggest priorities

Bulimia Warning Sign – One Red Flag Indicating Bulimia

One of the “tricks” I used back as a pre-teen to conceal my bulimic behavior was using my meal napkin as a “dumping pit” during mealtimes. Yep, you know that common wipe-your-mouth napkin that you rest your silverware on when you set the table? Well, that napkin enabled me to deposit food, mainly meat that

Dining Out on Dine in the Dark

“Do you think you will able to dine out on this experience with your friends in Brisbane?” I asked Jane who was visiting from Australia. She sat next to me, but I couldn’t see her as the room was pitch black, of the “can’t see your hand in front of your face” variety. “Absolutely,” she

How To Tell If Your Pet Reptile Likes You

I would say that most herpetologists may not be too concerned about whether or not their reptile likes them. They usually have quite a collection of snakes, lizards, turtles and even frogs. They may appear to be well cared for on a physical level and neglected on a personal level. Reptiles are also known as

6 Secrets to the Most Fun Places to Eat in NYC

Taking a bite out of the Big Apple is an entertaining and satisfying experience. There are so many places to go in the city that it can make your taste buds go into overdrive. But if you’re like me, New York City is always calling my name and persuading me to visit again and again.

It Was a Shoofly Pie Moment

During holiday seasons, I enjoy indulging in special food. My favorite during this time of year is the Shoofly Pie. Nothing hits the spot quite like this. Although the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage restricts this kind of culinary activity during the rest of the year, I tried to get a pass for it during

Obesity And Fast Foods – The Lethal Link

Obesity and fast foods – there’s little doubt about the link. Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United states. And it’s an epidemic that has grown side by side, step by step with the the fast food industry. Eric Schlosser in his brilliant and shocking book, Fast Food Nation, describes the US as “an

Why Craft Beer Is Sweeping the Nation

Every single year around the first week of February, the entire American football-watching world comes together to watch the one game that seems to matter the most. Along with the meeting of the minds are the usual staples: chips, dip, meat and cheese products, and… craft beer? Oddly enough, even though ‘The Big Game’ is

Turkey or Lamb? The Great School Senior Formal Food Debate

In 1978, I was the year coordinator for the senior year 12 cohort at the high school where I taught. I was responsible for all things related to the extracurricular activities which involved the senior students. This included the overseeing of the arrangements of the Senior Formal. This night was a celebration of their time

The Slanted Door: Neo-Vietnamese Cuisine

I visited Vietnam for the first time in September 1996. I was impressed in many ways, but I was impressed most by their cuisine. My friend, who was stationed in Ho Chi Minh City, took to me several restaurants he knew. The food I experienced in those restaurants was excellent. Their dishes were very well

Where Should You Donate Chicken Eggs?

Farmers who have plenty of chickens and donate eggs can mean the difference between a healthy family and a family who is sick and weak. If you have several chickens, you may have more eggs than you know what to do with. Donating them to the needy is one great solution. People in need are

Will Soy Candles Affect My Soy Allergies?

Do you know someone who has an allergy to soy beans? It’s more common than you think. According to the Asthma and Food Allergy Foundation of America, soy allergies fall within the top nine food allergies for child and adult food allergy patients. Reactions can vary from red and itchy skin to anaphylaxis which needs

Common Household Pests and How to Control Them

Household pests are undesired animals found all over the world and probably in every house. Some people name them as unwanted guests sharing homes and belongings. Irrespective of season and region, they invade homes with all their effort. When it comes to the existence of bugs and critters in this planet, they are essential to