Did you know that it’s not only important to make good choices in what you eat, but the combination of foods you choose is important as well?

I didn’t. But Parade’s Healthy Style magazine set me straight.

An article by Nancy Kalish says this:  Drinking a glass of red wine with your steak can cut down on your body’s absorption of toxins that can lead to heart disease. But don’t overindulge: Seven ounces is all you need to benefit.

I LOVE that red wine with my steak is good for me! In fact, I’ll raise my glass to that fact the next time I, er hmmm, take care of myself.

I’m feeling the need to take care of myself this weekend. It’s been a long week!

Read the entire article here.

Photo courtesy of recipes.certifiedangusbeef.com.

Wow.  These hearty baked beans can be a meal all on their own.

They’re a meaty mix of ground beef (try this — it’s my fave), sausage, bacon and lots of other good stuff.

You can use them as a dip . . .

. . . or as a side dish with steaks, pork chops, burgers, brisket — anything!

So what are you waiting for? Check out this recipe from awesome Paula at Salad-In-A-Jar.com.

She rocks. And so will you if you bring this to the next neighborhood party.

Photos courtesy of Salad-In-A-Jar.com.

According to Parade magazine, “Americans eat 7 billion hot dogs between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Laid end-to-end, the links would circle the Earth about 21.5 times.”

So my question is: If you’re going to eat THAT MANY hot dogs, why not make sure they’re the best? I ordered these babies for our beach vacation and they were a hit! They’re all beef and you can really tell.

The flavor is fantastic and the aroma made us all hungry and ready to eat. You know how really yummy things can do that to you?

Don’t get caught with less-than-desirable dogs when YOU decide to cook some up on the grill. Your neighbors (and the Earth) will thank you for it.