The other day we were cleaning our gear here at home after a weekend camping trip and I spent a lot of time scrubbing the outside of a fire-blackened pot we had used to heat chili over the campfire. I could have saved myself a lot of elbow grease if […]
Vegetarianism changes the way you look at and think about food. It is a natural and holistic journey that must be undertaken for the good health of your body. A well balanced vegetarian diet i.e. one low in fat and high in fibre is enough to keep most complicated medical […]
When spending your money eating out in a restaurant, you obviously expect to have an experience that you normally don’t get at home. You expect to have a wonderful time indulging and enjoying the perfect restaurant surroundings. On the other hand, if you own a restaurant, you want to put […]
There are a lot of advantages to taking a career in culinary arts. You will be able to learn how to cook great food which you can also enjoy at home. There is also a great commercial kitchen industry where you could be employed to display your skills at a […]
This can be the year you finally drop those excess pounds, achieve a strong, streamlined body, and give your health a huge boost with a commitment to sensible eating. But in order to reach your healthy weight and keep it there, you’ll have to sidestep a lot of diet minefields. […]
Planning a weekly menu isn’t easy, especially when you’re in charge of the preparation. Why not stay away from fried or steamed dishes for a while and cook more hearty home-cooked recipes? Use your crockpot – you’ll be able to come up with unique dishes and at the same time […]
We’re walking down sidewalks of Biscotti, along streets lined with Cannoli through neighborhoods with rows and rows of Tiramisu – now we notice the lovely clumps of Farfatelle that dot the lawns in the neighborhoods. Though a simple dessert, these delightful love knot / bow tie shaped cookies make such […]
Salad is one of the most variedly used dishes in over the world. It generally consists of slices of fresh vegetables and cheeses. Every one creates their own favorite take as they hold great nutritional qualities. The salad is available in a range of varieties which is differentiated by food […]
Here are some reasons to using a pressure cooker. First, it saves cooking time. Using the rapid cooking feature, you will be able to have a meal cooked quicker than it normally would over the stove, and you would not even need to be watching over it. This feature also […]
People prefer different flavours in their meals, which is the basis of sweet and savoury foods. So what is the basic difference between sweet and savoury? Sweet food is dominated by the taste of sugar or honey as in desserts, while savoury food is quite the opposite, full-flavoured, often sometimes […]
The Jambalaya tradition is alive and well and spreading far and wide, well beyond its Cajun origins in Louisiana. If your thinking about getting into Jambalaya cooking there are a few things its good to know. Jambalaya pots are multi-purpose; they are great for stews, soups, gumbos, popcorn and much […]
Much has been said about snacking. Food experts attest to the benefits of taking food during snack time, which has become part and parcel of the daily eating pattern. Most people are familiar with taking snacks in between meals, while others prefer to have snacking during midnight. The problem with […]
If variety is the spice of life, then food is the main course. Food excites all of our five senses. While it provides us sustenance, it does more than that. Food can become a religion for us. A lifetime is not enough to master all of the possibilities that food […]
For me one of the added benefits of gardening is being able to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. I love watching the hummingbirds cavort outside my window as they jockey for position at my feeder. The first task, however, is to get them to my garden and keep them coming back. […]
Pax, West Virginia, is the home of The Corner, formerly known as Kelly’s Korner, a family-owned eatery that serves up some scrumptious country cooking. You won’t find anything fancy on the menu or for a daily special. What you will find is hot dogs, hamburgers, open-faced turkey and roast beef […]
With summer right around the corner, it’s no wonder everyone is rushing to do what they can to burn as much fat as possible! Whether if it’s to wear that teeny-weeny bikini or trim down for the next bodybuilding show, the new rave is all about Matcha Green Tea! Matcha, […]