Nutrition Facts

Facts about nutrition are becoming important to a greater number of people and that is terrific news for your health. There is an old saying that states: “You are what you eat.” – This holds true t. . .

Quick Guide to Wedding Catering: Part Two

So you’ve tasted the offerings of the caterer and you’ve selected your main menu options. What about drinks?What’s on tapMuch like selecting the menu options, you will need to factor in what kinds. . .

A Healthy Low Carb Recipe Chicken Strips Salad

After the holidays a lot of us want to go easy on the Carbs. This low carb chicken strips salad will help you to achieve just that.A salad is not just boring lettuce anymore. This salad is bursting. . .

Choosing Wine On A First Date

First dates are nerve wracking enough without having to worry about what wine to choose to impress your new friend! One of the great things about wine on a date is that one bottle is a defined amou. . .

Three Things That You Should Know About Soups

Broadly speaking, soups are of three kinds - clear soups, thick soups, and purées. A clear soup is made by boiling fruit or vegetables (celery, for example) until all the nourishment is extracted, . . .

Tips For Cookie Baking

When deciding to bake cookies, a lot of questions come to mind. How to use baking powder. What is corn starch? What do I have to do if I don't find some ingredients? Etc. In this article I will app. . .

Are All Energy Drinks the same?

Last week, I had a doctor's appointment. I dropped by a coffee shop on my way. While I drank my coffee, the line grew to 20 good-looking Canadians appearing to be stressed out. It made me think abo. . .

Cooking Versus Raw Diet

From a theoretical standpoint it is easy to reason to the conclusion that a raw diet-- grains, vegetables, fruits and nuts--should be the natural food of man. One can easily imagine how the first m. . .

Crescia Bread or Italian Cheese Bread

If you don’t like locatelli cheese then don’t even bother making this bread, this bread has such a great aroma and flavor that you will eat an entire loaf by yourself, it is also perfect for gift g. . .

Prepare A Romantic Dinner At Home For Valentine's Day

Remember those pre-child days when you would go out to a fancy restaurant or spend the weekend at a romantic get-away to celebrate Valentine’s Day? That may not be an option this year, but you can . . .

Cooking Indian Food at Home - Where to Start?

If you read my article, Curry - A Journey, published on the Curry page of this site, you’ll know that my first experiences of the dish were of the generic variety which the British invariably cooke. . .

History of Coffee: Part I – Africa and Arabia

The coffee plant originates from the highland forests of Ethiopia. It is believed that the first plants were found growing wild in the region of Kaffa, where coffee derives its name from. A popul. . .

How To Make An Espresso? The Art Of Making Coffee Cuisine

How to make an espresso. The art form of making coffee cuisine. Espresso coffee is a precise art form of coffee making. There are several factors that must take place to make a quality cup of Espre. . .

Spicy Crab Cakes

Good golly, these seafood specialty delights pack such a ferocious taste wallop that once you start popping them, you'd be hard pressed to stop! My zesty crab cake wonders make the perfect New Year. . .

Is Organic the Way Forward?

There is a growing public perception that companies are ignoring health and environmental concerns in their quest to maximise profit and in doing so they ignore other equally important issues such . . .

The Big Fat Juicer You Can Count On

The juicer has come a long way from the simple utensil that your parents used to squeeze orange juice from an orange when you were younger. In fact, it is now one of the most essential appliances f. . .

Espresso Or Cappucino - How To Add Some "Oomph" Into Your...

"Oomph is the intricate inner feeling of that touch of power, unexplained yet real, that comes with the drinking of coffee"I had been a long term tea drinker, preferring tea to any other beverage f. . .

The Many Varieties of The Herb Echinacea Or The Coneflower

The coneflower or the Herb Echinacea has caused a great splash with gardeners and herbalists in the past couple of years. There have been many studies done in Germany which seems to support the ide. . .

Setting A Festive Table – Tips For A Striking Presentation

You'll be slaving over a hot stove for hours, preparing a feast fit for kings this Christmas. From the turkey to the desserts, you put love into every recipe, and your family digs in with gusto. Wh. . .

Cool Summer Soup Recipes - A Food Processor And 10 Minute...

Summer is coming and so is the hot weather. Nobody likes to cook in the heat of summer. A really hot meal on a hot day is almost as unpopular. It could be that a cool, easy to prepare summer soup i. . .