What holiday foods can go through securityWhether you& 39;re taking your daughter her favorite apple pie or bringing some along as a hostess present, travelling with food is always tricky, especially by plane.Luckily, here& 39;s a nifty Q&A that lets you know what you can and cannot bring onboard.

Beat the winter blues at these beachy, budget-friendly getawaysIs it just us, or does January sometimes feel like an extra-long case of the Mondays? We spent all our loot on gifts for loved ones and holiday travel, and now it’s cold, we’re broke, and we’re supposed to be dieting. Rather than focusing on the low points, we researched some of the best deals on flights to and hotel stays in some sunny beach towns, to beat winter blues without crippling what’s left of our travel budget.

RecipesDish typeMain courseStew and casserolePorkA quick and easy family dish made in the slow cooker. Serve with potatoes, rice or pasta.Recipe by:County Galway, Ireland389 people made thisIngredientsMakes: 4 portions5 pork chops, diced100g mushrooms, chopped1 onion, chopped100g frozen peas1 handful fresh spinach leaves2 carrots, chopped2 (400g) tins chopped tomatoes1 tablespoon tomato pureesalt and pepper to season2 garlic cloves, chopped100ml waterMethodPrep:30min ›Cook:6hr ›Ready in:6hr30minPlace all ingredients into slow cooker.

Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta with penne, sautéed strips of chicken breast, broth, cream, goat cheese, parmesan, lemon, and asparagus! Easy midweek meal, perfect for spring!Photography Credit:Elise BauerWhen springtime rolls around I find almost any excuse to cook fresh asparagus we bring home from the market.

Make this easy Chinese takeout classic at home! This stir fry of chicken, mushrooms, and a sweet sauce comes together in about a half an hour. It& 39;s just as fast (or faster!) than having it delivered.Photography Credit:Marta RiveraFeatured in 13 Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals with Chicken BrothI spent most of my time in culinary school perpetually hungry (ironically).

The regulation is expected to go into effect by May, though a number of restaurants have already begun participatingWater conservation specialists continue to push for even more stringent rules. (Photo Modified: Flicker/cipher/CC 4.0)Drought conditions in California have pushed the state’s water supply to the brink, to the point that its reservoirs have approximately one year of water left, according to NASA scientist Jay Famiglietti.