Family Cooking Night: The Best Activity for Everyone!

Looking for a fun way to bond with your family? Look no further than a Family Cooking Night! Not only does it provide a great opportunity to spend quality time together, but it also lets everyone flex their culinary skills (or learn some new ones!). Here’s why Family Cooking Night is the ultimate activity and how to make it a hit! Why Family Cooking Night Rocks Quality Time Together Cooking together is a fantastic way to strengthen family bonds. You’ll laugh, chat, and create lasting memories—all while whipping up something delicious. Plus, it’s a break from screens and a...

Read More

Better Diet, Better Life | The Path to Living Longer

Bella Breakdown Man has searched centuries for the secret of living longer and there are a couple of countries around the world that hold the secret. Scientists and researchers have indicated 5 countries around the world called blue zones that have citizens with a high population of centenarians (people who are over 100 years of age). Scientists have researched blue zones to find the secret of living a longer life and diet seems to play a big role. Here are a couple of changes you can make to your diet to ensure you live a long and healthy life....

Read More

New Meat Alternative Revealed That Smells And Tastes Like Beef

Bella Breakdown 2019 was the year of new meat alternatives with companies committing to offering a meatless option including Dunkin Donuts and Burger King. Another meatless option was revealed being made from soy protein and is lab-grown. Researchers in Israel created a 3D scaffold for alternative meat using textured soy protein (an edible by-product of soybean production) that acts as a skeleton for bovine cells to grow around. This process creates a beef-like muscle tissue when baked or fried, replicating the texture of meat. This alternative is different than the competing Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods formula that utilizes...

Read More

Easy Recipe For Balsamic Honey Chicken

Balsamic Honey Chicken This simple chicken dish is great for the whole family combining the flavors of honey and balsamic vinegar. We also offer some substitute recommendations below. Print Recipe Servings 4 people Ingredients  1 tbsp. Olive Oil1 lb Chicken Breasts (boneless)1 tsp. Rosemary (fresh, finely chopped)1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar1/4 tsp. Black Pepper1/4 cup Chicken Broth1/2 tsp. Salt2 tbsp. Honey2 cloves Garlic (crushed) Instructions Combine the rosemary, vinegar, broth, salt, pepper, garlic, and honey in a medium-size bowl mixing with a whisk. Add half of the marinade mixture with chicken breasts in a 1-gallon ziplock bag. Allow the chicken to marinate for 15 to 30 minutes. Heat a large cast-iron skillet on medium heat and add oil. Let the marinade...

Read More

Warm Up With This Recipe For Wild Rice Mushroom Soup

Bella Breakdown Wild Rice Mushroom Vegan Soup This creamy soup incorporates wild rice and mushrooms for a vegan, dairy-free soup. This gluten-free and vegan soup is sure to keep you warm during the cold seasons that the whole family can enjoy! Print Recipe Prep Time 5 minutes minsCook Time 55 minutes minsTotal Time 1 hour hr Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack, SoupCuisine French Servings 4 servingsCalories 1200 kcal Ingredients  1 can Coconut Milk (14 ounces)3/4 cup Wild Rice Blend5-6 cups Vegetable Broth (5 cups for a thicker consistency and 6 cups for thinner consistency)4 cups Mushrooms - Crimini and Shitake (diced)1 tsp Parsley (dried)1 cup White Onion (diced)2 tbsp Vegan Butter (alternative - oil)2 cloves Garlic (minced, 1 tbsp.)Salt & Pepper (optional...

Read More