Fresh, flavorful, and eye-catching, this easy Margherita pasta recipe is the perfect comfort food. But would you believe it’s also good for you?

Pasta with tomatoes and basil in a white bowl on dinner table with bottle of oil, jar of pasta, basil leaves, seasoning, and tomatoes.

If that’s not enough for you to want to whip up a batch tonight, it also is an easy recipe to make. And one more surprise – it’s vegan, too!

If you’re making this Margherita pasta for guests, why not choose one of these Italian appetizers to serve first? I like having something waiting for company when they arrive.

The beautiful colors and flavors of Italy will make this a whole family favorite for a special occasion, but it’s a delicious meal for a normal weeknight, too.

By the way, food in Italy is so incredible! Have you been? Make sure to bookmark my 3 day itinerary for Rome if you go! I can’t wait to go back.

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Located in the shadow of the Dolomites, Alto Adige is a wonderland for travelers seeking fabulous wine and spectacular scenery. While it may not have the cachet of other wine destinations, this unique region in Northern Italy is well worth visiting.

Wine at Rebhof Kastelbell in Alto Adige

Alto Adige is a great place for wine. You can taste it. You can buy it. It’s a wine region that’s relatively under the radar in today’s wine world.

But visit the area, more commonly known among locals as Sudtirol, and you’ll find a wine culture that’s existed for over a thousand years.

Daryl Tastes Wine at Kellerei Bozen in Bolzano
Tasting wine is both educational and fun at wineries like Kellerei Bozen in Bolzano.

This entire region is a wine lover’s dream.

In a world where wine has been increasingly globalized, corporatized, homogenized and price-inflated, winemakers in Alto Adige sell quality ‘juice’ at a fraction of the price charged in pinot producing regions in France and

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Looking to rent a food truck? Just pick one of the three types of rentals below to get the resources you need.

If you’re not sure which one is right for you, don’t worry. We get thousands of visitors each year looking for food trucks for rent. 

Whether you are renting for a catered event, to build your own mobile business, or to launch a live marketing promotion, below are our top recommendations when it comes to food truck rentals.

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1. Rent a Food Truck for Your Mobile Equipment Needs

If you’re a company or an entrepreneur that needs mobile infrastructure for your business or project, then you probably have a few questions.

Can I do short-term and/or long-term rentals?

Short-term rentals are usually for one-off events. For example, a production company looking to rent a food truck for a commercial shoot may pay for

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If you’re a fan of traditional tres leches, you’re going to absolutely LOVE this fall version! Soft, moist, and loaded with spiced pumpkin flavor, this pumpkin tres leches is the perfect dessert switch-up for the holidays!

I’m a sucker for pumpkin desserts. I mean, who can blame me? They’re rich, luscious and perfectly spiced! A few more recipes you’ve got to try out this season are pumpkin pudding cake, mini pumpkin cheesecakes, and of course- some classic pumpkin pie! My grandma’s recipe is to die for.

Closeup of pumpkin tres leches on a stoneware plate.

Pumpkin Tres Leches With Spiced Whipped Cream Topping

Tres leches is one of the best desserts out there. I mean, it’s soaked in condensed milk. How could it not be? It’s the textbook definition of rich and indulgent. To be honest, I didn’t think

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We get excited for the spookiest day of the year around here, and this Halloween Brie Cheese recipe is so simple to make.

Brie cheese carved like a Jack O'Lantern on a wood board with crackers and honey.

Whether you’re hosting a gathering or going to a party, it’s fun to arrive with an appetizer like this brie or something from this list of Halloween snacks.

It seems so many of the Halloween recipes are for sweets, but we like to begin the evening with savory Halloween foods.

Especially if your guests are drinking, serving food is important. Did you see these caramel apple jello shots and these pumpkin pudding shots? So fun!

When your guests are ready for something sweet, serve one of these amazing Halloween desserts, like these gravestone Halloween Brownie Bites or Spider Web Cookies. It’s a long list so you’re sure to find the perfect sweet treat!

🖤 Why We Love this Recipe

  • It’s easy!
  • You’ll need no additional ingredients to
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The wedge salad is a steakhouse classic. Follow our wedge salad recipe for a path toward iceberg lettuce bliss. We even show you how to create a great yogurt blue cheese dressing that eliminates the need to waste an entire carton of buttermilk.

Wedge Salad on a plate ready to eat

Iceberg lettuce, blue cheese dressing and bacon bits. Are these trite salad ingredients? We think not.

In fact, these humble classic ingredients come together to create the wedge – a salad that we consider to be the most refreshingly decadent of them all. It’s a steakhouse classic. It’s the course that screams “Hey, I’m sorta eating something healthy here.”

But the wedge salad is more than a bonus course. It’s a work of genius where chilled, crunchy iceberg lettuce meets the creamy twang of blue cheese dressing before it’s topped with chewy, slightly crunchy bacon bits and delicate chives.

This salad is a daring American dish,

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Food trucks are an essential aspect of the Los Angeles experience. And when it comes to food truck catering, your choices and options can seem overwhelming.

Luckily for you, we’re here to help.

We’ve put together the ultimate Los Angeles food truck catering guide to help you find exactly what you need for your event. 

How to use this guide:

We’ve organized this article into two sections:

  1. The best food truck caterers in Los Angeles: We’ve found and organized 21 of the top food trucks in LA that are great at catering. We’ve included the cuisine, what types of events they’re great for, and what makes their food amazing.
  2. How to book a food truck in Los Angeles: We’ve gathered info and tips to help you decide whether food truck catering is right for your event and to make sure your food truck event goes smoothly.

1. G’s

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These Instant Pot mashed potatoes are an easy side dish for any holiday or weeknight dinner! They are creamy and flavorful and come together in just 15 minutes.

Potatoes are the bread and butter of any hearty meal. I love them in every form! A few more quick and recipes you need to add to the dinner lineup are these garlic butter hasselback potatoes, duchess potatoes, and classic scalloped potatoes!

Mashed potatoes in an Instant Pot, seasoned with herbs.

Mashed Potatoes in the Instant Pot

Making mashed potatoes can sometimes be a bit of a hassle. First peeling potatoes, then chopping, boiling, draining, mashing and seasoning. (You’ll have to try my dad’s famous mashed potatoes if you have the extra time.) If you want to cut down on prep time but don’t want to compromise on flavor, these Instant

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Whether you’re preparing for game day, a brunch party, or just an easy weeknight dinner for the whole family, these oven baked French dip sliders are sure to be a hit.

Beef on small buns with cheese and au jus.

The sweetness of the rolls combined with the savory goodness of French dip roast beef and the tang of onions and cheese is a real party pleaser. We also love this Roast Beef Crostini and simple charcuterie board for easy appetizers.

These oven baked French dip sliders are bursting with umami flavor and is a combination that is familiar and comforting.

Even better, you don’t have to spend your day making the perfect beef roast for this. Believe it or not, it uses deli roast beef, already cooked and sliced and ready to go! It’s an easy recipe for a delicious French dip sandwich.

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After purchasing travel insurance for six years, we’re sharing details about our preferred travel insurance company – Heymondo. Read on to discover what our Heymondo travel insurance policy covers and get a 5% discount for your new policy.

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We never travel without travel insurance. It’s that important!

While we’ve never had to file a claim, we’ve met numerous travelers who weren’t so lucky. Some had motorbike injuries and others caught dengue fever. More recently, we’ve heard stories about people catching COVID while traveling in a foreign country. The unfortunate ones without travel insurance incurred unexpected expenses in addition to their pain and suffering.

We don’t want to be those people!

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We like to be prepared when we travel. Our preparations include packing rain gear and buying travel insurance.

Buying travel insurance gives us the freedom to travel without worrying about getting sick or injured during a trip. However, until recently,

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