Best Types of Bread for Making French Toast
French toast is an easy recipe to try at home but the small touches can make all the difference. You want the bread to taste slightly eggy yet sweet from the vanilla and cinnamon. It should be also soft but still have some structure when your fork sinks in. Understand the different types of bread…
5 Ways to Improve Your Sandwich
Sandwiches are a simple meal that you can often eat on-the-go. While it might just look like two slices of bread or a wrap layered with meat, cheese and vegetables, a sandwich has endless possibilities. Whether for taste, reduced sogginess or to achieve a new texture, upgrade your sandwich game with the following tips. 1….
Differences Between an Omelette and a Scrambler
When you’re deciding on breakfast at Colony Diner, the first food that comes to mind is likely eggs. We have many dishes centered around eggs, including omelettes and scramblers, which we call “scramelts”. Both include eggs whisked with other ingredients like cheese, meat and vegetables, served with toast and home fries. Yet beyond these similarities,…
Guide to Different Meat Substitutes
In 2022, consuming less meat is more than a dietary choice. Many people abstain from meat products to help move us toward more sustainable food production. At the same time, these products are a protein source, typically with less calories and cholesterol. As such, the options have diversified in recent years. Tofu and soy protein…
How to Identify & Treat an Electrolyte Imbalance
According to Medical News Today, an electrolyte imbalance can occur if your body has too much or not enough water. Electrolytes help maintain the balance between fluids in and out of our cells. Many electrolyte deficiencies occur when trying diets that cause rapid weight and water loss. The hot summer sun can also cause an…
Ultimate Summer Sandwiches for the Beach
Heading to the coast this summer? Don’t forget to pack a lunch! In addition to snacks like fruit and chips, sandwiches can be the perfect meal for a beach excursion. If you’re ready to put your toes in the sand and enjoy a nice lunch by the ocean, consider these ultimate summer sandwiches from Colony…
How to Build the Perfect Breakfast
What’s the most important meal of the day? That’s right – breakfast! A nutritious, fulfilling meal in the morning can help replenish the glucose your body lost during sleep, while also giving you energy for the day. However, not every breakfast staple is the best choice for your morning meal. Here’s how to build the…
3 Steps to Start Eating Clean
Are you ready to adopt healthier habits? Following a clean, well-balanced diet can help improve your overall wellbeing! Clean eating is the consumption of real foods that provide your body the most nutritional value. Although it may seem challenging to eat foods in their natural state – not processed – there are many benefits for…
4 Ways to Cook & Eat Potatoes
National surveys show potatoes are one of our favorite vegetables! According to the International Potato Center, they are the third most important food crop in the world. Potatoes are versatile, affordable and easily accessible in a number of shapes, sizes and colors. Learn more about our most loved ways to prepare and eat potatoes at…
Food Cravings: What Do They Mean?
Can’t stop thinking about the candy bar in your bag or the all-day breakfast menu at Colony Diner? It’s common to crave certain foods and the feeling can be hard to ignore. Cravings may be a sign from your body that something is out of balance. Here are a few common food cravings and the…