The Perfect Fall Sangria

Bella Breakdown Nothing says holiday season quite like a themed and color-appropriate cocktail. How else will we get through endless hours of small-talk? Drinks. Stressing about all of the shopping and wrapping that needs to be done? Drinks. Need no excuse? Drinks. And with all these cheers, cranberry cocktails and champagne or eggnog get quite redundant after a couple of times. To switch it up, a light and fruity fall sangria will keep you feeling good without getting overly full and keep you feeling social all evening long. The best thing about sangria is you can make a big...

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Fall Savory Picks From Trader Joe’s

Bella Breakdown It’s no secret that pumpkin spice is the dessert flavoring of choice this time of year. But what about all of us savory lovers? Where should we get our fall flavors in, and what exciting new products are out there for us? If you reach for pasta over pastries, keep reading, and get ready to visit your local Trader Joe’s. Never one to miss out on an opportunity for new products, Trader Joe’s has the perfect fall lineup, that includes both sweet and savory goodies. They won’t be around for too long though, so get them while...

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Roger Federer Helps You Eat Like A Pro

Bella Breakdown Athletes tend to be in a tier of their own. Top tier athletes in their respective sports usually have top-notch gym routines, top-notch recovery methods, and top-notch nutrition to keep them at the top of their game. But tennis star Rodger Federer may be putting that theory to the test. In case you haven’t been following tennis for the last twenty years, Roger Federer is one of the best in the game. With over twenty Grand Slam Titles (think tournament wins vs the best in tennis), he is the record holder for most Grand Slam titles ever...

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A Healthy Low-Country Boil That You Can Easily Make

Bella Breakdown Just because you’re living a more healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy all the delicious foods you want. With the warm weather withering away, this a great way to heat up in the cold and make enough food for family and guests. If you’re hoping to enjoy the delicious taste of seafood with corn on the cob and potatoes, but in a more healthy way, this is the recipe for you. You’ll only need one pot for this easy Low-Country boil. Feel free to add green beans to the classic combination of potatoes, corn, shrimp, and...

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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies To Get You Feeling Festive

Bella Breakdown When I think of fall, what first comes to mind is the delicious food. Leaves changing and cool nights come second to the thought of comfort food. And nothing says fall quite like sweet treats and delectable desserts. Pumpkin is the flavor of the season. Pumpkin coffee, pumpkin bread, and now pumpkin whoopie pies. For those of you who don’t know, a “whoopie pie” is vanilla creme sandwiched between two cookie or cake pieces. The dessert is believed to be originally from Dutch Country Pennsylvania but has since been morphed and perfected by others from around the...

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