Italian Sweets
By Kirsten Hawkins - 5/12/2008
The regional cuisine of Italy is surely a delight to the senses. With the pasta, seafood, savory meats and cheeses, and delicious crusty breads, it is hard to stop yourself from eating until you are packed full. However, if you do not remember to save a little room, you may miss out on the best part...
Coffee Makers For Different Coffee Types
By Peter Mason - 5/12/2008
There is nothing quite like waking up in the morning, stumbling to the kitchen and finding your favourite coffee brewed and waiting for you. Of all the drinks in the world, coffee seems to have universal appeal. But if you have ever travelled you quickly discovered that one person?s coffee can be qu...
How Wine is Made
By Neil Best - 5/10/2008
The first stage in the wine making process is to crush the grapes. In days gone by the grapes would be loaded into a large vat and the wine maker(s) would gently tread on them to break the grapes` skins to release the juice.
Nowadays this procedure is almost invariably carried out using a machine ...
Thailand?s Vegetarian Festival
By John Turner - 5/10/2008
First time visitors arriving in Thailand at the start of any October might be puzzled by the myriad of eye-catching bright yellow pennants displayed by street vendors or nowadays even strung out in front of restaurants. What it simply means is that the annual Vegetarian Festival is upon us once agai...
Save On Food - Ten Ways
By Steve Gillman - 5/8/2008
To save on food, be an opportunist. Buy what you like, but buy on sale. Do you need oranges every day? Buy them when they`re cheap, then buy grapefruit or orange juice when it`s on sale. Opportunism is the key to low-cost living in general. You get everything you like, and lots of variety, because e...
The Habanero Chile
By Jerry Powell - 5/8/2008
A friend of mine once told me there is more to the culinary life than chile peppers. He might be right, but he keeps telling me this over my diner table, so go figure.
The habanero chile (Capsicum chinense Jacquin) is the most intensely spicy chile pepper of the Capsicum genus. Unripe habaneros a...
Buy Fine Wine at Great Prices- A Strategy
By Walt Ballenberger - 5/7/2008
Some years ago in a book by Lee Iacocca, who was President of Ford Motor Co. prior to taking over Chrysler Corp. and leading them out of bankruptcy, I read that Mr. Iacocca?s boss, Henry Ford II, drank two bottles of Chateau Lafite-Rothschild every day. Two bottles per day is an awful lot and wouldn...
Get To Grips With Your Wines
By Hannah Terry - 5/7/2008
Tips on giving a bottle of wine.
When we`re going somewhere it`s easy to grab a bottle of wine off the shelf, but wouldn`t it be nicer to be able to give the matter some thought and have a label specially designed for the special occasion, whether it`s a birthday, wedding, or just a `thank you`? ...
Best Recipes: Yogurt
By Petrosyan - 5/6/2008
INGREDIENTS:
Dry skim milk, enough for 1 quart of milk
3 cups water only
1/4 cup yogurt
Mix milk-powder and water; slowly bring to boiling point; then cool to lukewarm temperature. Thin out yogurt by adding about 1/2 cup of the lukewarm milk; stir well to make it smooth. Add yogurt ...
Mint-Chocolate Coffee Spoons
By LeAnn R. Ralph - 5/4/2008
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 they "sell like hotcakes." Suggested price: 2 for $1. If you want to make gifts for people for birthda...
Culinary Traditions Of Cuba
By Kirsten Hawkins - 4/29/2008
The East Caribbean island of Cuba has a rich cultural heritage from which has arisen culinary traditions that are as vibrant and varied as the variety of cultures that have contributed to the development of this distinct and delicious cuisine. In addition to the ancient influence of the native peopl...
Light Calorie Cooking: How To Cook Low Calorie Foods Which Still Taste Fantastic
By DivineRecipes.com - 4/26/2008
Many people these days want to control their diets so they are eating low calorie foods, but low calorie foods that still taste great. The way to get low calorie foods that taste great is through light calorie cooking. There are a few tips to consider when embarking on light calorie cooking adventur...
Burger King: Eat Like a Pig
By Victor Holtreman - 4/26/2008
Sometimes I just have to shake my head... I was driving down the street when a spied a Burger King about a block away. It had one of those signs where they can promote a particular item or special, and this is what it had written on it:
"Ultimate Double Whopper: Eat Like a King!"
Right, I though...
Coffee, A Brief Overview
By Jerry Powell - 4/23/2008
The coffee plant has two main species. There is the Coffea Arabica, which is the more traditional coffee and considered to be superior in flavor, and the Coffea Canephora known more commonly as Robusta. Robusta tends to be higher in caffeine and can be grown in climates and environments were Arabica...
Christmas Recipes: Edible Gifts. No.3 of 8 ? Gingerbread Decorations
By Paul Curran - 4/19/2008
Christmas recipe makes: 2 dozen
Calories per biscuit: 125
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Suitable for freezing at end of step 5.
Christmas recipe ingredients:
flour, plain white 350 g (12 oz)
bicarbonate of soda, 5 ml (1 tsp)
ginger, gro...
Ode to Chocolate
By Ana Tampanna - 4/17/2008
Chocolate delays reality. When I am eating chocolate, everything is on hold: anxiety, panic, frustrations, and insecurity. Chocolate offers a profound richness, a sweetness of life, a euphoric sensation of luxury. I love chocolate in many forms, from M&M?s, to imported Lindt balls, to dark fudge ...
The Annual Life Cycle of California Vineyards
By Benjamin Bicais - 5/15/2007
The annual life cycle of California Vineyards is generally considered to begin in the Fall immediately after the previous year`s harvest. During this time, vines lose their leaves and begin to go dormant.
The vineyard manager`s primary concerns are pruning the vines and ensuring that they are pro...
A Cookie Assembly Line: Efficient Cookie Baking for Busy Cooks
By Mimi Cummins - 5/9/2007
As a busy working mother, I?m short on time, especially during the holidays, but baking Christmas cookies is a family tradition I?m unwilling to give up.
Over the years, I?ve come up with many ways to make the process of baking a large variety of cookies go much smoother and take less time out of...
The History of Thai Food
By Andrew Hall - 5/8/2007
Thai food is famous all over the world. Whether chilli-hot or comparatively bland, harmony and contrast are the guiding principles behind each dish. Thai cuisine is essentially a marriage of centuries-old Eastern and Western influences harmoniously combined into something uniquely Thai. Characterist...
Cleaning and Storing your Dutch Oven
By Glea Reno and Dennis Reno - 5/5/2007
There are many opinions on cleaning a Dutch Oven. Not all Dutch Oven cooks believe you can use soap in your Dutch Oven. Some cooks suggest never to wash them, others wash them, but not with detergent. We have found that a well-seasoned oven will not be damaged by using a few drops of dishwashing soa...
Make Your Own Gourmet Gift Baskets
By Donna Monday - 5/5/2007
Everyone loves to receive a gift basket. Corporate gift baskets are often given by businesses to their customers as a token of their appreciation. However, most gift baskets are person to person expressions of love and friendship.
You can find a great selection of online gift baskets from the very...
EASY No-Roll Pie Crust
By LeAnn R. Ralph - 5/4/2007
EASY No-Roll Pie Crust
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2/3 cup cooking oil (I like to use Canola oil)
- 1/3 cup water or milk
Measure all ingredients into a mixing bowl and stir with a fork. Pat into pie pan with fingers or use the back of a spoon. ...
Best Recipes: Orange Julius Smoothie
By Donna Monday - 5/3/2007
Are you craving an Orange Julius Smoothie? Here?s how to make this popular creamy smoothie drink. If you?ve had an Orange Julius Smoothie at the mall or from a smoothie vendor, then you know how delicious they are.
But who wants to get up and go out to a crowded mall just to get your hands (and ta...
Best Recipes: Peanut Butter Cup Milkshake
By Donna Monday - 5/3/2007
If you love peanut butter and chocolate, then you probably love peanut butter cups. You know, those sweet chocolate candies stuffed with peanut butter inside? Yeah, you?ve probably eaten plenty over the years just like I have.
Well, now you can have that same flavor treat inside a tall, cold glass...
Best Recipes: Southwestern Mango Smoothie
By Donna Monday - 5/3/2007
Looking for a great mango smoothie? Try a Southwestern Mango Smoothie. The mango goes west for this variation of the popular fruit smoothie drink. Mangoes are becoming more common in the U.S. and other western countries and this is the perfect smoothie for all you mango lovers.
This Southwestern M...
Best Recipes: Orange Fruity Smoothie
By Donna Monday - 5/3/2007
Orange smoothies are really delicious and this fruit-filled recipe for Orange Fruity Smoothie is one of the reasons why. You?ve gotta love a drink that has wonderful fruits like banana, peach, raspberries and mixes them with nutritious orange juice.
Fruit smoothies are good for you and you will ma...
The True Hystory of Tiramisu`
By Anna Maria Volpi - 5/3/2007
Open an old Italian cookbook, browse through the index and? surprise! No Tiramisu?. My first encounter with Tiramisu? was in 1985. I was in Italy at that time: A friend of mine told me about this new recipe she got. She was so enthusiastic about it that I felt compelled to try it immediately. The ta...
Convenient Foods Are Changing The Way We Cook
By News Canada - 5/2/2007
(NC)?Convenient foods, a rapidly-growing grocery store segment, take the rush out of meal time preparation and make it easy for family members to help get dinner on the table.
Convenient foods are quick to prepare or ready to heat-and-eat vegetables and meats that you mix-match-and-season accordin...
Best Recipes: Classic Jello Milkshake
By Donna Monday - 5/1/2007
Everything goes better with Jello.
I think I remember an advertising slogan that said something like that. And our favorite gelatin really does go well with all kinds of dishes. Jello has got to be one of the most versatile foods ever invented.
I?m sure you?ve had jello for dessert at some point...
So, You Have A Crockpot. Now You`ll Want Crockpot Recipes.
By Mike Yeager - 5/1/2007
To those of us that don`t know, crockpot recipes are among the best out there! Did you receive a crockpot as a gift at your wedding shower or perhaps as a birthday gift and have no idea how to use it? Crockpots are great kitchen tools that offer a convenience like none other. Many meals from basic c...
Season Your Pans for Non Stick Cooking
By Richard Massey - 4/26/2007
Nothing is more frustrating than trying to cook a delicious meal and having it stick to the bottom of the pan. A well season or cured pan will make cooking more fun, easier to clean and create better tasting food. There is a saying in the restaurant business; Hot pan ? Cold oil. Meaning never put th...
A Simple Technique to Remember Grocery Items
By Allen Beechick - 4/22/2007
Whoops! I Forgot the ... at the Grocery Store!
Have you ever left the grocery store and said, "Whoops, I forgot one recipe ingredient"? Or, "Whoops, I forgot to use my coupon"? Or even while in the store, "Whoops, I passed that aisle, and now I have to go back"?
Here`s a simple technique to help...
Seasoning An Oven
By Glea Reno and Dennis Reno - 4/17/2007
Untreated cast iron rusts, especially around water. To prevent metal from oxidizing in the presence of moisture, cast iron requires a process called ?seasoning?. Seasoning is simply the procedure of baking oil into the oven`s pores, and on top of the iron pores. This baked on coating will darken ...
Cranberry Maple Barbecue Sauce
By News Canada - 4/23/2006
1 tsp (5 mL) oil
1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped onion
1 cup (250 mL) Ocean Spray® Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
1/2 cup (125 mL) maple syrup
1/4 cup (50 mL) ketchup
1/4 cup (50 mL) cider vinegar
Heat oil in a medium non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in r...
Toasty Plum Pecan Waffles with Fresh Plums and Maple Syrup
By News Canada - 4/23/2006
1st Prize ? Breakfast Category
Recipe created by Alexandra Jersyk Ricciuti, Dorchester, Massachusetts
Make It Special Chef Recipe Contest
Chef Quote: "I enjoy working with plums because of their versatility and their ability to pair with a wide variety of foods. This recipe brings out the dive...
Grilled Lamb Shashliki
By News Canada - 4/23/2006
(NC)?This is one of those easy recipes with a real Mediterranean feel. If extra guests arrive, stretch the meal with more pita bread, or rice cooked with fried
onions and spinach. Buy some tzatziki, make a Greek salad or serve with thinly sliced cucumbers dressed with sour cream, lemon juice and f...
Holiday Recipe: Filled Cookies
By LeAnn R. Ralph - 4/21/2006
From the book: Christmas In Dairyland (True Stories From a Wisconsin Farm)
When I was a kid growing up on our dairy farm in Wisconsin 40 years ago, cookies with a date filling were my dad`s favorite kind. Here is the recipe.
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine (softened)
- 3/4 cup shorten...
Quick and Easy Breakfast Solutions
By News Canada - 4/18/2006
(NC)-Looking for a fresh, new way to start the day? Think outside the breadbox?and beyond! Darlene Gingrich, Thomas` Break-xpert provides the following `menu` of mouth-watering morning solutions that include much more than just jams and syrup:
- Calling all cheese-lovers! Top an English M...
Debunking The Aspartame Myth
By News Canada - 4/18/2006
(NC)-Whether or not you`ve ever consumed products containing aspartame, you`ve surely heard all kinds of things about it - many of them contradictory. So who`s telling the truth? Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Director of the McGill University Office for Chemistry and Society, devotes an entire chapter to aspart...
Tomatoes and Cucumbers
By News Canada - 4/17/2006
(NC)?Now is the season to enjoy Ontario grown field tomatoes and cucumbers. Although tomatoes and cucumbers are available year round, they are at their best from July to October! Locally grown tomatoes and cucumbers are picked at a greater degree of ripeness than those shipped across the continent. ...
What`s Cookin` - Warm Chicken Salad with Orange Sesame Dressing
By News Canada - 4/19/2005
(NC)-Serves 4
6 cups mixed salad greens
1/2 red pepper; cut into strips
1/2 small red onion, sliced
1/2 lb Maple Lodge Farms Premium Rotisserie Seasoned
Chicken Breast cut into strips
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup bean sprouts
Dressing
juice of 1 orange
1/2 tsp grated orange rind
2 ...
