Everyone believes that green tea is one of the healthiest drinks we have. However, if we drink too much of it, it could adversely affect our kidneys. However, it is rare for us to be really badly affected by green tea consumption. It can also damage our livers. However, it […]
This year celebrates the 100th anniversary of the ballotin. I am sure that every Belgian chocolate connoisseur has opened one – or many – of these ballotin boxes in their life. In fact, since its creation in 1915, the ballotin has always been around, carefully filled with chocolates in a […]
This is a receipt for a simple and nutritious salad that you can eat in the morning, in the evening or even as an easy dinner. If you are slimming, this kind of salad gives you the absolute control of the intake of nutrients and calories you need to be […]
Tax on alcohol has been with us since the Revolutionary War and later it was a device used to help pay for the Civil War. Honest Abe gave us the first tax on beer in 1862 at $1 per gallon. Even Cleopatra VII imposed beer taxes on Egyptians to pay […]
Oily skin care treatment Tea tree oil is an effective treatment for oily skin care and acne types. This natural product is very versatile and can be used for a number of ailments and conditions. It is extremely gentle on the skin and prevents infections, clears up pores to prevent […]
Tea is an interesting commodity in that it is both widely sold online, and in brick-and-mortar stores. Whether you’re a die-hard tea enthusiast or lifetime tea drinker, or are just getting into the drink, you may be wondering whether it’s a better choice to buy through online stores, or local […]
Have you considered learning to brew your own beer at home but it just seems to be too complicated? Well, brewing beer is not a complicated process and does not take a great deal of specialized equipment. If any of you have taken a brewery tour, you might not agree […]
There are few dining experiences that are better than a true Japanese steakhouse. With a host of diverse entrees, appetizers, and drinks-plus an atmosphere as rich as the menu-an authentic Japanese steakhouse will leave you with a full belly, yet hungry for more. As with any good steakhouse, pacing and […]
Are you still caught up in the low-fat mantra of the past couple decades? Do you think you can’t eat much fat if you are trying to lose weight? These ideas are still so prevalent in our media and in the low-fat products you see everywhere that it’s no wonder […]
Bottles. We home brewers collect them, store them, wash them, and fill them. It takes time and space. Eventually we want a faster way to enjoy the beer we brew. Ultimately we want it on tap for not only saving space but to have that “Brew Pub” beer at home. […]
The 3rd article describing in more details part of our experience in Qatar during a Fulbright visit for 6 months. This is one of the harder articles to write although one of the most important ones for those planning to visit Qatar. I am not an expert on restaurants, I […]
Starting with the first Weber charcoal grill in 1952, the Weber name has consistently set the standard for outdoor cooking. If you previously owned a Weber grill, you are already familiar with first-rate outdoor cooking. If you are in the market for your first Weber product, you are in for […]
Despite popular belief, the owners of Patio & Pizza Outdoor Furnishings weren’t always pizza oven experts! We started just like everyone else with some (or maybe a lot of) failed pizzas and plenty of lessons learned. It was our passion for good food that drove us to improve our methods, […]
If you love Chinese dishes, congratulations! Singapore is a fantastic place for Chinese food with an incredible menu of choices. With more than 80 different styles of cooking, unique and delicious Chinese dishes have contributed a major part to the rich of cuisine here. You will see lots of Cantonese, […]
The general viewpoint is that you can’t go wrong with a vegetarian diet; it is nutrient rich with plenty of fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. But did you know that vegetarian diets can be low in protein if adequate beans, lentils, and/or dairy are not included? For example, a vegetarian meal […]
Hey, Restaurant Guy, we’re your customers. That’s right, we pay your bills – so listen up. Why are your bar stools so uncomfortable? Do you really want us to jump ship and move to another bar where we can adjust our attitude in comfort? Before you defend your bar stools, […]