Are you interested in eating healthier?  How about supporting local farmers and craftsmen? A trip to the farmer’s markets is a great way to get up and moving on a Saturday morning.  Not to mention, you can save tons of money on produce that is inevitably more delicious than the stuff they import at those big-name grocery stores If you’ve never been,... [Read more...]

The Elks have been an esteemed fraternity doing charitable work across America for nearly a century and a half! In those many years, the members have given to the community, raised millions, and dedicated countless hours to inspire youth, students, veterans, and much more. Equality and acceptance have always been in the Elks’ mission statement, along... [Read more...]

If you think of something hot when you think "coffee shop" think again!  The Chelsea Coffee Company in Ocala is the go-to place to cool off in summer weather.  Their delicious cold drinks menu includes classics such as iced coffee and iced latte, as well as a delectably sweet iced caramel mocha. The smoothies menu is simply amazing!  Chelsea rivals... [Read more...]

What’s the ultimate springtime treat that everyone can agree to scream about? That’s right: ice-cream! Like people, every flavor is different and can be mixed, matched, scooped, and spooned to create original tastes or different occasions. While I might be a vanilla and cake batter ice-cream lover most of the time, if I can find bubble-gum or coffee... [Read more...]

I am sure for all the busy people out there that making more home cook meals was on your New Year's resolutions list. Despite the benefits of cooking more at home, saving money and eating more healthily—it can be a hard resolution to keep given your busy life. However don't worry there is a great article that can guide you through it all. Here are some basic... [Read more...]

Get your day started the right way with a power breakfast. I am sure you already know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You feel so much better during the day if you start it of with a jump-start breakfast. How you feel through out your day really depends on what you eat in the morning. There is this great article that gives you a list of... [Read more...]

My mother has always made this great meal that she calls Meatball Garden Skillet. It’s anentire meal in a pot. With meat, starch, and veggies all you’ll be missing is chocolate cake.Because there is, of course, a chocolate cake food group. Meatball ingredients: ¼ cup chopped onion 1 lb. ground sirloin 2 tablespoons flour 1 ½ teaspoons salt ½... [Read more...]

Food Pantries need Food. I have always been a big believer in charity. I believe that helping those in need just makes the world a little bit better. Everyone, including myself, gets wrapped up in our own lives. Charity is a way to look at the bigger picture. The recession has affected everyone in some way, and one of those hit hardest are food banks.... [Read more...]

As Travolta said in Pulp Fiction, “Bacon is Goooood!” I know that all everyone can talk about is the swine flu, and some not so bright people are now scared about the effects on the pork industry. Truth is they are not related and pork is goooood. I found this great article about the subject. More importantly, it finishes of with some great recipes for... [Read more...]