Ishan Crawford

Fruit salads have become a staple dish in many diets. People start diets with the goal of eliminating certain foods, but fruit is almost always allowed. Because fruits are naturally rich in sugar and calories, many people feel confident eating fruit instead of other foods. However, just because something is allowed in a diet doesn’t mean it’s healthy. There are two main problems with many fruit salads: hidden fats and carbohydrates, and limited variety. Hidden fats and carbs can come from sprinkles or dressing added to the salad, as well as the fruit itself. Many fruits are high in natural…

Lumpia wrappers are a staple in preparing lumpia recipes. Lumpia is a traditional Vietnamese-inspired spring roll. It is typically filled with vegetables or protein and has a sauce for dipping. The lumpia wrapper is typically made of wheat flour and water. Some brands use rice flour instead of wheat flour, which changes the consistency slightly. Some vendors may also use egg to bind the wrapper together. Lumpia wrappers can be found in most supermarkets or grocery stores in the Asian section. They come in a cylinder shape, are white in color, and have many uses depending on the thickness. Thicker…

In this section, we will discuss the meaning behind the pineapple-cranberry combo. This dish has become quite popular in restaurants as of late, so it is a good thing to know what it symbolizes! The pineapple-cranberry combo is a love gesture. Restaurants that offer this dish usually have two versions: one with just cranberries, and one with both cranberries and pineapples. The version with just cranberries represents love alone-just the love between two people. The version with both cranberries and pineappos symbolize love between two people and children. This connection between the two is what makes a family complete. Both…