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“Sides stitches” are nasty muscle cramps that pop up in the sides of the abdomen, and they have the potential to ruin any athlete’s game or race. Side stitches can range from annoying to unbearably painful, so athletes should take as many steps as possible before practices or events to prevent them from creeping in. Read on to learn five expert tips that athletes of all types can use to prevent side stitches.
“Halal” is an Arabic word meaning “lawful” or “permitted.” The opposite of “halal” is “haram,” which means “unlawful.” Similar to how members of the Jewish faith must maintain a Kosher diet, many members of the Islamic faith follow a special halal diet that only includes foods specified as permitted in the Qur’an (the Muslim scripture). Before you order your corporate catering in Philadelphia, be sure to ask about dietary restrictions like the halal diet to ensure that you have something available for everyone in your party.
The weather might be cold, but it’s always a great time to grill! Village Catering knows that grilling vegetables is a great way to add flavor to your meal without loading on additional fat. Some of the health benefits of grilling vegetables include:
Your brain is one of the most important organs in your body, and the food you use to fuel your body can actually influence brain functioning. When ordering your corporate catering in Philadelphia, consider adding some of these foods and drinks which have been found to boost memory, concentration, and other mental processes to the menu.
A white dress, a walk down the aisle, and a face full of cake for the newlyweds—there are some wedding traditions that everyone loves and recognizes. But in other cultures, wedding traditions can be a little bit crazier. Village Catering has researched some of the most interesting wedding traditions from around the globe – will you be including any of these on your big day?
Nothing says “wedding” quite as beautifully as a fresh bouquet of Pennsylvania’s fall flowers. If you’re holding a wedding reception in Pennsylvania this fall, consider incorporating one or more of these gorgeous seasonal buds into your decorations and bouquet!
At Village Catering, we know that you probably already know the story of the first Thanksgiving, but did you know how our traditions actually came to be a part of American history? Read on to learn five unusual facts about Thanksgiving!
As a parent, the most important people in the world to you are your children. Unfortunately, the wedding planning process is rarely kid-friendly. From scouring endless location options for your wedding reception in Pennsylvania to hours spent deciding on flowers and centerpieces, it’s normal for children and even impatient teens to become fed up with the process. If you’re searching for ideas on how to get your little ones involved in your wedding planning, try incorporating one of our four ways to help kids feel more involved in your upcoming ceremony.
As the official caterers of the Philadelphia Soul and the Temple University Owls, Village Catering knows that, sometimes, the best part of the game for football fanatics can be the tailgating party before kickoff! Though the NFL sparked outrage by banning tailgating at the annual Super Bowl event, fans throughout the country continue to enjoy barbeques and beer before cheering on their favorite college and professional players. But how did tailgating come to be so ingrained in American sporting culture? According to the American Tailgaters Association, tailgating has a surprising origin—one that has nothing to do with sports and much…
From cramped seats to carry-on fees, there are plenty of things to hate about traveling for work. However, food reigns supreme on travelers’ lists of gripes about flying the friendly skies. But why exactly does everyone hate dining at the airport or on the plane? Four of the most common tourist complaints are as follows: Limitations on drink sizes. Planning on stopping at McDonald’s for fast food before your flight boards? Don’t pick up the large drink—TSA restrictions limit the size of liquid containers you can bring from outside to puny 3 oz. containers. This means that if you’re feeling…