So Good Santa Will Eat Them All! When you think of Christmas what comes to mind? Perhaps your mind immediately jumps to Christmas shopping or family gatherings. Another part of Christmas that is impossible to ignore, of course, is the delicious food you get to eat at Christmas parties

On September 19, 1969 Dan Evins, and his friend Tommy Lowe opened the first Cracker Barrel Country Store in Lebanon, TN. Dan was brought up shopping in old general stores, and he thought a good, home-cooked meal and a place to pick up a nice gift was just what travelers and truckers

When considering a healthy eating plan, more and more people are switching over to diets higher in protein. Whether you need to lose or maintain weight or are just looking for a healthier way to eat, a protein diet can be a healthy alternative for you. What is a Protein Diet? Essentially

Even Tastier Than the Turkey Thanksgiving cookies can be made in a wide variety of styles, shapes, and flavors. The traditional holiday cookies that were served around the end of harvest time included grains, fruits, and vegetables that came from the garden that might not have

In 1987, three partners from Florida, Tim Gannon, Bob Basham, and Chris Sullivan, set out on an adventure to open their own restaurant chain. All three men had always worked for other people in restaurants such as Steak & Ale, Bennigan’s and Chili’s. So they were

Ensure is a brand owned by Abbott Nutrition, which was founded 1903 to produce nutritious, high quality products for a healthier life. Abbott Laboratories is a large pharmaceutical company with its corporate headquarters in Abbott Park, Illinois. The company has diversified into many

Amongst the thousands of weight loss products available today are many diet teas that claim to naturally aid in dropping unwanted pounds. With natural products and remedies growing in popularity, more and more people are giving weight loss tea a try. As with any weight loss supplement,

As soon as autumn leaves begin to turn and colors paint the landscape, our thoughts begin to turn too, toward the approaching holidays, winter’s debut, celebrations with family and friends, hearty feasts, and pleasant days to come. The unmistakable, savory aroma of a holiday turkey

A restaurant that prides themselves on the “uncompromising freshness” of their cuisine, Ruby Tuesday’s has catered to the dining needs of the typical American family, without sacrificing quality, for almost forty years. Sandy Beall, a young man passionate about his vision for

My husband and I have been busy this past week.  The best workout I got was definitely this past Thursday.  We volunteered to distribute commodities to families in our county.  We were told this is one of the largest counties this agency services.  I spent four hours lifting

Exercise is Effective in Reducing Stress and Weight “Most men lead lives of quiet desperation . . . “ Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) American Author Almost all of us suffer from differing levels of stress in our everyday lives; it can occur during our jobs or within our personal

Butterball is one of the top selling brands of pre-cleaned and dressed turkeys on the market in the United States.Thanksgiving and Christmas are traditionally family times. The turkey in the center of a table surrounded by friends and family is a part of that celebration and has been

If you are talking about the best pizza places in the United States, then one of the restaurants that absolutely has to get a mention is Lou Maltani’s Pizzeria. This Chicago based company has set the bar very high with a number of their restaurants and they are getting lots

Though it has changed ownership since its inception, Carrabba’s Italian Grill still has the same feel and serves the same food that it did when it was founded in 1986. The restaurant has been around for more than twenty years and that is a testament to the fact that it offers

A Fun + Easy Delicious Hard Apple Cider Recipe Buying hard cider at the grocery store may be the simplest and most convenient way to acquire this fun fall and winter beverage; however, it certainly is not as exciting or as satisfying as making your own hard cider at home. If you have

Romano’s Macaroni Grill is an Italian restaurant chain that opened their first store in 1988. The original restaurant was created by Philip J. Romano of Dallas, Texas. Romano then sold the rights of the store for franchise to Brinker International the following year, and he remains

I don’t know why when things are running smoothly, I always encounter a bump in the road.  My husband was recently diagnosed with colon cancer.  He only had one polyp with Doctor #1 removed during a colonscopy.  He came out and told me it was less than a centimeter and he