http://www.sheknows.com/ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/980705/top-10-us-destinations-for-2013 Lonely Planet, named the No. 1 guidebook publisher in the world, announced its top 10 U.S. travel destinations for 2013 — and we couldn’t agree more with their choices! Packed with variety and plenty to do, these destinations aren’t ones you’ll want to miss. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/980705/top-10-us-destinations-for-2013 Living Travel Sarah Brooks Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/975427/top-10-alternatives-to-turkey-on-thanksgiving Are you tired of eating turkey every single year for Thanksgiving? Well, guess what, you don't have to! There's no law that says you have to serve turkey on T-day so why not shake things up a bit? Instead of turkey, serve your family deep dish lasagna, an island-themed surf and turf or even personal game hens? Let those turkeys live another year and munch on one of these 10 entrees instead! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/975427/top-10-alternatives-to-turkey-on-thanksgiving Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Holiday & Seasonal Recipes Fall Recipes Claire Gallam Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:45:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/975357/top-10-inspirational-bloggers Need a few more reasons to be thankful this year? Read about these inspirational bloggers who always find a way to be grateful for what they have. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/975357/top-10-inspirational-bloggers Living Technology Jessica Watson Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/974881/top-10-weirdest-pie-flavors Nothing quite hits the spot like a giant slice of apple, pumpkin or cherry pie. As good as these pies are, why not add some variety to your boring dessert spread with, say, a pie made with beef fat, bacon or potatoes? Or maybe a shoofly or funeral pie is more your taste? http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/974881/top-10-weirdest-pie-flavors Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Menus & Recipes Claire Gallam Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/971819/wines-for-under-20-dollars You have a fancy, upscale dinner party to attend at one of your wealthier friend's houses. You promised them you'd bring a bottle of wine but know you can't afford the $40 stuff they gave you for Christmas. Instead of blowing the bank on overpriced vino, bring one of these under $20 bottles! Don't let the price tag fool you, though — these are some of the most highly rated wines out there! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/971819/wines-for-under-20-dollars Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Checklists & Tips Claire Gallam Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/969251/top-10-best-detox-foods Despite our best intentions, we don't always act responsibly. We drink far too many glasses of wine, stay out entirely too late and end up waking up feeling less than desirable. Since many of us don't have the luxury of "sleeping it off," our day-after remedies have to be strong enough to get us through our daily tasks. This is where these 10 superfoods come in. Healthy enough to keep our diets on track and strong enough to beat even our worst hangovers. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/969251/top-10-best-detox-foods Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Nutrition & Diet Tips Claire Gallam Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/967271/top-10-best-cities-for-street-food Street food is not a new concept. However, thanks to the amazing popularity of food trucks and food-based travel shows, it's becoming something that tourists look for when scouring a city for grub. Whether you're partial to the well-known food trucks or the unknown local veterans, these 10 worldwide cities are slinging the best street fare around. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/967271/top-10-best-cities-for-street-food Food & Recipes Claire Gallam Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/966599/top-10-food-apps-for-the-iphone For many, an iPhone and iPad is way more than just a tool to check email, Facebook or make a call. It's a lifeline filled with apps to help us out when there's an emergency, disaster or worse, dinner party in 20 minutes without a hint as to what to make. Whether you're a chef, home cook extraordinaire or someone learning the basics, these ten apps will become your new best friend in the kitchen or on those days you feel like ordering takeout. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/966599/top-10-food-apps-for-the-iphone Food & Recipes Claire Gallam Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/964777/top-10-strangest-foods-from-around-the-world As the saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure, and when it comes to what people eat, that statement rings true. As Americans, the thought of eating minced heart and lungs makes us want to gag, however to many it's considered a delicacy. See if you can unleash your inner Andrew Zimmern as we count down the strangest foods from around the world. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/964777/top-10-strangest-foods-from-around-the-world Food & Recipes Claire Gallam Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/963932/top-10-military-family-blogs Spend some time over this 4th of July holiday visiting these families who will inspire you by the dedication they have to serving our country. Each of these military families is blogging through life with a spouse in the service. Not only do they give new meaning to the word "sacrifice," but they do it with strength, grace and humor. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/963932/top-10-military-family-blogs Living Technology Jessica Watson Thu, 21 Jun 2012 08:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/963292/top-10-food-myths These myths have been floating around the cafeterias, dining rooms, kitchens and restaurants we frequent for years. And sadly, we believe many of them just because they sound like they could be true. Don't fall into one of these food myth traps. Not only will knowing the truth set you free, but it may even help you lose weight and eat more delicious foods, too. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/963292/top-10-food-myths Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Claire Gallam Thu, 14 Jun 2012 08:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/962452/top-10-strangest-liquor-flavors We at SheKnows are quite fond of our libations. From Easter candy martinis to boozy milkshakes, we love trying new and delicious cocktail creations. However, we have to draw the line somewhere and that line might be smoked salmon vodka or, gag, pickle-flavored vodka. These weird flavored vodkas, along with eight others, make our list of the 10 strangest liquor and beer flavors. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/962452/top-10-strangest-liquor-flavors Food & Recipes Claire Gallam Fri, 08 Jun 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961765/top-10-cities-to-drink-in Sometimes, a girl just needs an adults-only vacation away from family, responsibilities and job. A vacation where her only worry is exactly when and where she's going to get her next drink. That's right, sometimes a girl just needs a boozy vacation. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961765/top-10-cities-to-drink-in Food & Recipes Claire Gallam Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961233/top-10-reasons-not-to-eat-fast-food Americans flock to fast food like bees to honey, due to our fast-paced world and 20-hour workdays. However, as the obesity epidemic climbs to an overwhelming number, it might be time for us to back off the old Mickey D's. If you need more coercion, check out these 10 reasons you shouldn't be eating it. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961233/top-10-reasons-not-to-eat-fast-food Food & Recipes Claire Gallam Thu, 24 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/960469/top-10-preservatives-and-additives-to-avoid According to the FDA, natural flavoring doesn't necessarily mean it comes from fresh-picked berries or recently plucked produce. Natural flavoring can constitute just about any substance derived from a natural source -- including animal excretions. Yum! You may quickly overlook these ingredients due to their impossible-to-pronounce names, but you should know that these chemicals also make an appearance in things you would never eat -- like jet fuel. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/960469/top-10-preservatives-and-additives-to-avoid Food & Recipes Alicia French Thu, 17 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/959993/health-food-you-should-be-eating You know eating whole grains, grass-fed beef and organic peppers is good for you; no need to reiterate that. But how about beets, kale, kiwifruit and quinoa? These superfoods, among others, are very trendy and popular in the foodie world. But they aren't making the Average Joe's grocery cart. Learn what important vitamins and minerals you're missing from the healthy foods you should be eating but probably aren't! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/959993/health-food-you-should-be-eating Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Claire Gallam Thu, 03 May 2012 07:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/958571/top-10-health-foods-that-arent-healthy When it comes to food, healthy is a very subjective term and not all "health" foods are created equal. In fact, some foods we deem as healthy aren't actually that healthy at all! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/958571/top-10-health-foods-that-arent-healthy Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Claire Gallam Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/954915/top-10-food-festivals-in-the-us Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans flock to food festivals all over the U.S. These festivals feature a variety of foods and themes, but there’s one thing they all have in common -- unique, crowd-pleasing food and drinks. So start your summer diet a bit early in preparation to stuff your face with more food than you usually eat in a week! Check out these 10 favorite food festivals across the U.S. or find one near you! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/954915/top-10-food-festivals-in-the-us Food & Recipes Heather Barnett Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/954587/top-10-restaurant-dos-and-donts Even though they are working and you're not, it doesn't mean anything goes when it comes to restaurant staff. Etiquette and manners still apply and the relationship between the restaurant and the patron goes both ways. We've talked to restaurant owners, managers and service staff and compiled a list of the top things to do -- or never do -- when dining out. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/954587/top-10-restaurant-dos-and-donts Food & Recipes Rachel Dreskin Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952079/top-10-things-to-do-with-wine-besides-drink-it Wasting wine is considered a major party foul in our book even if it doesn't taste so great anymore. Before you dump it down the drain, consider trying one of these ways to use it up. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952079/top-10-things-to-do-with-wine-besides-drink-it Food & Recipes Entertaining Wine & Drink Recipes Alicia French Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:48:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953239/top-10-girl-scout-cookies We take our Girl Scout cookies seriously here at SheKnows. Here's a list of our 10 favorites and the reasons why we love them, or is it love to hate them or hate to love them? We're not sure. We just know we're on a sugar high. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953239/top-10-girl-scout-cookies Food & Recipes Nichole Beaudry