Not all Fats are Bad
by: Dianne Ronnow
Fats have been unfairly lumped together as being all bad for too long. Fat doesn’t necessarily cause disease, and can actually cause a role in its prevention. The truth is that some fats are very bad for us and some fats are actually very good for us.
Time has shown [...]
The Skinny on Legumes, Seeds and Nuts
by: Dianne Ronnow
Beans, peas and lentels are in the legume family and are excellent food choices. Legumes are healthy complex carbohydrates, full of vitamins and minerals as well as fiber. They are a good source of protein, although they do not have all the amino acids (the building blocks [...]
Butter Cream Icing Recipes
by: Michael Leembruggen
Recipe 1
1 ½ cups of different types of vegetable shortenings
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons flavors (colorless)
2 pounds of confectioner’s sugar
¼ to ½ cup of water or milk (water is a good choice, but milk goes well with lavender color)
Combine all the shortenings, flavorings, and salts thoroughly. [...]
We Keep Fighting Over a Pavlova - Find Out Why And Try The Recipe!
by: Jean Morrison
Australians and New Zealanders maintain an ongoing “controversy” over who concocted the famous Pavlova. The Aussies lay claim to it but the Kiwis think very differently. Each claim it as one of their national dishes.
Firstly, how [...]
Wine Tasting for the Average Joe
by: Jason Connors
Going to a wine tasting can be a very fun and enjoyable experience. However, many people do not attend for fear of not knowing exactly how to act or what to do. There no great mystery to wine tastings, just a few things you should remember. [...]
How To Throw A Tea Party
by: Concrete Abstract
Tea parties are a great way to gather a few close friends for a timeless tradition. Begin by sending out invitations 3 weeks in advance. Purchase tablecloths and other decorations to match your theme.
Designate a tea table and place the tea sets, which include cups, saucers and [...]
How To Make Your Own Cookie Bouquets
by: Ricky Alberta
We’ve all seen them. Clusters of big, gourmet cookies, individually wrapped in shiny, colored cellophane, with bows and ribbons. They come in many styles and with different treats, toys or gift items attached to or inside a basket or vase of some sort. They make a terrific [...]
How To Enjoy A Good Cup Of Gourmet Coffee
by: Anthony Tripodi
Are you tired of your regular Joe life and your regular Joe cup of coffee that you start your day with? Then it’s time to reward yourself with something different. Why not jazz up your morning ritual with cup of rich gourmet coffee.
The dictionary defines [...]
Coffee - To Freeze Or Not To Freeze?
by: Dean Caporella
It was 6am and I’d just arrived at my local gym. As I walked into the entrance area I sensed that smell of all smells wafting across the foyer - the fine aroma of a well brewed coffee. It was my favorite part of the day.
I [...]
History of Napa Wine
by: Abhijit Dey
History of Napa Wine:
“Napa” means a land of plenty. This part of world is full of rivers, migrating birds especially waterfowls and the valley of greeneries with plenty of wildcats, elk, black bear and grizzlies. But the most precious asset of this valley is the winegrapes.The early visitors like George [...]