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From sumptuous wedding cakes to rice thrown after a reception, food and drink play an important role in weddings. The exact traditions, however, vary from place to place. I've cooked up a quiz that covers all manner of food- and drink-related wedding traditions from all over the world. See how much you know while you feast on these facts. Take the Quiz Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most people you speak to these days are trying to stretch every dollar as far as possible — even the ones they spend buying apples and oranges. Food prices are expected to increase yet again this year, and food manufacturers are making portions smaller without reducing prices. Not surprisingly, a recent Rasmussen poll found Read more
It's here! The week of the royal wedding has finally arrived, and there's no doubt it'll be the biggest celebration England's seen so far this century. Still, Prince William and Kate Middleton have some pretty big shoes to fill: they'll be following in the footsteps of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip, and Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. With Read more
Whenever you're complaining about the ferocity of Winter, just remember things are much, much colder in other parts of the world. But while Russian Winters may be brutal, they've got plenty of amazing, comforting recipes with flavors designed to take that chill out of your bones. It's time to call up your babushka, put on your copy of Doctor Zhivago, and grab a tall glass of vodka, if you see Read more
There won't be any penalties for serving up kid-friendly food on Super Bowl Sunday. Sure, once kids are in the picture Super Bowl parties can take on a more family-friendly atmosphere — a little less gambling and a little more attention being paid to the commercials — but that doesn't mean traditional football food won't make it onto the table. I spoke with Sarah Carey, editor in chief of Read more
For us, Super Bowl Sunday may be synonymous with copious amounts of yummy food, but there's another part of the tradition that we look forward to year after year: those hysterical Super Bowl commercials! While some may have fallen short of our expectations, there are definitely a few that make us smile every time we watch. From brewskies to fast food to party snacks, take a comfy seat and prepare Read more
Super Bowl Sunday is days away, and for those of us less interested in the game, there's still one reason to participate: the food. For this Giants-Patriots showdown, we've taken the focus away from the field and onto iconic dishes from each team's hometown. Keep reading to see lightened-up recipes of traditional faves, from Boston cream pie to New York pizza. Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. From pouring on the olive oil like the Greeks to slashing stress like the Scandinavians, what we can learn from the happiest, slimmest, longest-living cultures around the globe. The secret to a long, healthy life in America? According to longevity researchers, it may be to act like you live somewhere else. It Read more
Happy Year of the Dragon! There are many healthy Chinese New Year foods to choose from if you're celebrating the traditional way. But if all the holiday's celebrations have you craving some not-so-traditional Chinese takeout, don't worry — you don't have to bust your diet to enjoy these foods. From low-calorie kung pao to tempeh stir-fry, read on for 10 healthy Chinese takeout recipes! Read more
Amidst the healthy goals of the New Year, there's one annual food tradition lurking in the background that you can't help but fanatically pine for — Girl Scout Cookie time! While the Girl Scouts themselves say, cookies can go on sale anywhere between January and April, there's a new way to take the guesswork out of this yearly treat. The free iOS Girl Scout Cookie Locator app searches your Read more
