A Description Of The New And Exciting Types Of Peppercorn...

New and exciting varieties of peppercorns are becoming available to chefs everywhere. Pre-ground pepper out of the tin no longer provides the complex flavors and versatility that great cooks everyw. . .

Helen's Homemade Sheperds Pie

Shepherd's pie (or 'cottage pie' it should more properly be called - real 'shepherds pie' is made with lamb!) is one of the all-time favorite 'comfort' foods. On a cold winter's night, nothing is a. . .

Chocolate Is Good For You

Great news on the chocolate front! Chocolate is good for you. Under certain circumstances.Katherine Tallmadge, spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, says, in the February 9, 2005, W. . .

The Forrest Gump of Food

Let me paint an honest picture for ya’ll this week. As I write this, it’s 3:23 am in the morning. I’m sitting here typing in one of my Nu-Way t-shirts and some plain white drawers. There’s no light. . .

You Know You're Craving Sweets A Bit Too Much When...

You know that you’re craving sweets a bit too much when....You buy bags of miniatures of your favorite candy bar because you’re convinced that since they’re smaller you won’t be eating quite as muc. . .

Favorite Desserts For A Diabetic Husband

It's easier than you think to create delicious desserts for your diabetic husband. When I had to get right down to it the ideas came flying at me out of my kitchen cupboard!Here's a few of his favo. . .

Mint-Chocolate Coffee Spoons

A quick and easy way to enjoy mint-chocolate coffee!My sister-in-law makes these, and they sell them at school events to raise money for the parochial school where her son is enrolled. She says the. . .

Garlic Compound Allicin Prevents Chronic Pulmonary Hypert...

A study suggested that eating two cloves of raw garlic a day could protect against a severe form of pulmonary hypertension.The study was performed on rats. A small dose of monocrotalline was used o. . .

How To Grow Luscious Tomatoes

The tomato is the most commonly grown vegetable in the States. Here are some tips on how to grow your own bountiful crop of tomatoes. Tomatoes should be grown in full sunlight. Tomato plants requir. . .

Introduction to Italian Wine

Each year, it is not uncommon for Italy to find itself at the top of a number of wine-related lists, not the least of which ranks it as the largest producer, exporter and consumer of wine in the wo. . .

Best Recipes: Chicken with Apples

Ingredients 1½ cups quick-cooking rice 2 large onions, thinly sliced 250g snow peas, trimmed 1 large red cooking apple, cored and coarsely chopped, not peeled 2 tbsp curry powder 1 tbsp plain flour. . .

The History of Coffee

Who would have thought that a berry that was discovered by a herd of goats would be the single most important ingredient in the world’s most popular drink? Legend has it that back in 850AD, a goat . . .

Great Appetizers for Baby Showers and Other Parties

One of the biggest challenges for planning a baby shower or any other party is picking the right food. Appetizers and snacks are great for all types of parties, big and small. Here are some delicio. . .

The Cabbage Soup Diet Explained

This one is almost certainly in the 'Fad' camp. And you REALLY have to like cabbages in order to try this diet! You probably won't be surprised to find that this 7 day diet plan requires you to eat. . .

Pasadena California Dining

According to the latest U.S Government census the city of Pasadena, California has a population of just under 140,000, however the city boasts in excess of 500 dining establishments.Pasadena has a . . .

Electric Melons!

Know what one of my favorite summer pastimes is?Eatin’ watermelon.That’s right, just eatin’ some cold, juicy watermelon.People these days don’t really know how to eat one. It‘s been made way too ci. . .

Cookie Baking Tips

Making better cookies is a lot easier if you understand the difference between the average commercial bakery and the home kitchen. These tips will allow you to make better cookies at home whether i. . .

Would You Like to Learn How to Bake Bread?

Even if you have never baked bread before, I can just about guarantee that your very first loaf out of the oven will be so mouth-watering that you’ll amaze yourself (not to mention family and frien. . .

Specialty Gourmet Coffee

Specialty gourmet coffee is a very hot commodity in today's market. The consumption of gourmet coffee has steadily grown with consumers enjoying the more sophisticated tastes of gourmet coffee bean. . .

Fun Facts About Ice Cream

To this day, the history of ice cream remains a mystery. However, many say that the first ice cream is credited to Emperor Nero of Rome. It was a mixture of snow, nectar, fruit pulp, and honey. Oth. . .