Ash Wednesday begins Lent, a season of renewal, repentance and preparation for the Easter feast. To practice Lenten traditions, people usually eat “meat-free” every Friday leading up to Easter. With family and work responsibilities, it may be difficult putting together unique ideas to help you observe Lent with meals that are tasty for the whole family. Here is a list of four Sparkle Market recipes to try out this Lent! Read more
One of the biggest food trends on social media as of late are charcuterie boards, which often incorporates deli meats, cheeses, olives, nuts, dried fruits, and other condiments. Appetizers are the first bites your guests will graze on at the start of a party, and a charcuterie board is the perfect centerpiece for any great snacking spread. As impressive as a charcuterie board looks, it’s also quite simple and inexpensive to make. Here are the best tips and tricks to make the most delicious spread that your followers (and your stomach) will love! Read more
The first snowfall of the New Year is here with no signs of slowing down! While being stuck at home isn’t the most preferred option for all, making the most out of the situation is the best and only option there is. Looking for ideas to kill the time and boredom? Sparkle Markets has got you covered with a list of ways to stay busy during this winter storm! Read more
New Year, New Dishes! From Thanksgiving to Hanukkah and Christmas, the holiday season is full of festivities. New Year’s Eve is a great finale to a fun-filled season. As 2021 comes to a close, let us at Sparkle Markets help relieve the pressure of finding new dishes or ideas to try out by trying these classic, traditional New Year’s plates, plus traditions to bring you a little luck while ringing in the New Year! Here is a list of ideas to help you celebrate this special tradition! Read more
Holiday traditions help promote unity, community and give identity to cultures that help spread the joy each year. The tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes stems from 20th-century Italian-American immigrants who—homesick for the land they left behind—combined classic Italian dishes with seafood. The sea was a representation of the connection between their home country and their new one. The tradition allows for a lot of adaptability; different families tend to have different types of seafood or dishes passed down from generation to generation. A family can change the seafood every year with new dishes added depending on who makes what. Looking for ideas to start a new tradition or need inspiration to change up your families’ dishes? Here is a list of recipes to help you celebrate this special tradition! Read more
Fall is the perfect time to get out the slow cooker. Soup, pasta, chili, chicken, you name it, you can make an easy meal in the slow cooker. Set it in the morning and when you come home, you have a great smelling house and a cooked meal. And with the holidays quickly approaching, slow cooker recipes are a great way to free up oven and stovetop space. Read more
Halloween is a busy night; you’re getting the kids and yourself ready to run around the neighborhood and collect candy. Here are six quick and easy recipes to make before you load up on candy! Read more
Nothing is more nostalgic than a hot bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup. Whether you’re feeling under the weather, looking for a quick meal fix, or need warming up after a day playing in the snow, chicken noodle soup is a go-to fall and winter meal for a reason. Here is a list of simple ways to spice up your soup, so that you can enjoy more variety this fall! Read more
As the summer starts winding down, a new school year is upon us! Packing lunches and coming up with new ideas for this school year can be hard, but Sparkle Markets has you covered. Here is a list of back-to-school lunch ideas that will keep your children full! Read more
As the month comes to a close, many are taking advantage of the warm weather by celebrating National Picnic Month! National Picnic Month falls on July every year and it’s a great excuse to call up your friends and family and see if they are up for a day of outdoor fun. Here is a list of the best items to bring while picnicking this summer! Read more