It is believed that the custom of dining in began in the monasteries, was adopted by the early universities, and later spread to military units when the officer’s mess was established. British officers of the 19th century were drawn from the aristocracy, and while they considered themselves gentlemen, they were […]
Year: 2023
There are lots of misconceptions that surround the vegetarian life; some good and some bad. Over the years, just like feminists, vegetarians and vegans have grown into pressure groups and now it’s no longer about healthy eating; just a dietary competition. Many people end up as part of the vegetarian […]
The connection between these three is an amazing one. Sex, or being in love is a natural desire which provides pleasure through releasing many chemicals in our body. Chocolate somewhat manages to do the same and for that reason we hear statements such as “chocolate is better than sex”. There […]
For years, the great white shark was a source of curiosity and fascination but that was before the movie “Jaws” gave it a bad reputation. Since the movie’s first appearance on the silver screen, people saw something more than a natural predator, they became terrified by what appeared to be […]
“Vegan recipes have no meat!”, Marry said loudly. “Vegetarian recipes have no meat too!”, John said. “Vegan recipes are without eggs!”, Mary said. “I am a vegetarian and I eat eggs. We were told by our doctors to include eggs into our diet!”, Joan said. “Is Vegan food healthier than […]
Eggs have been a symbol of life, fertility and rebirth since people first began to eat them. Some believed that the golden yolk of an egg symbolized the sun which was necessary for life and later, as they turned to agriculture, for crops to grow. In creation myths from China […]
Tex-Mex food is a name used to describe dishes that are found in the state of Texas that is primarily American. It blends available foods in the United States with traditional Mexican cuisine. Some of the Tex-Mex f oods may differ from actual Mexican dishes, but are still referred to […]
A hot bowl of soup is soothing on a cold night, but when the weather is warm, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your favorite soup! Cold soup is equally delicious and filling, not to mention refreshing. The Cool Cucumber What you need: 2 cucumbers, peeled and diced 1 clove […]
My grandmother had the Best Bread Pudding Recipe without a doubt. It is still one of my favorite desserts. Imagine my surprise on my first trip to New Orleans to discover all Bread Pudding is NOT alike! There are actually several variations of this dessert. My grandmother’s version is a […]
“Let no man thirst for lack of Real Ale.” – Toast on a matchbook from Commonwealth Brewing, Massachusetts 1986. Even familiar gatherings with familiar people, friends and family, a few words can be profound when offered to commemorate a person or event or a simple gathering of at least 2 […]
There was a time when dining at a restaurant was considered a special treat that people did once in a while. However, today more people are dining out than ever before. In fact, dining out has become a part of our lifestyle and culture. Just why has dining out in […]
Cooking is a thrilling ability because even if you cannot physically go out then being able to whip up something edible is a feat to be proud of. Yes, we cannot all be a Martha Stewart and our creations more or less resemble dog food. However, we should not just […]
Online grocery shopping is on the hype! People are no more confined to shopping cooking supplies, everyday essentials from supermarkets or grocery shops. Rather, they are finding solace in surfing through various online sites, sitting at their home and getting everything at their doorstep in few hours. The rise of […]
I have a little information that I think is correct about Robert E. Lee’s favorite cake. This recipe is from my grandmother on my mother’s side and they were from Richmond and Norfolk areas. The information that I have is that his wife Mary Custis Lee provided this cake upon […]
Trivia is popular the world over. TV gameshows, those little Trivial Pursuit cards they leave out on tables in diners to amuse yourself with while waiting for your meal, everyone loves to know little pieces of information that their friends can be impressed with! With that in mind, how about […]
One thing common to all of us globally is food. The necessity of food is so important that without food nobody can run a normal life. Whatever is the age, group, community, sex, country, we all need food. Not only human beings, but even animals require food to run a […]