Did you know that the turkey you thawed on the kitchen counter, instead of in the fridge, could now contain bacteria levels high enough to harm human life, even though you can’t see, smell, or taste it?
There’s nothing better than a home cooked meal during the holidays. But, with all the special effort that goes [...]

This past Friday the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the proposal to allow 38 nonorganic ingredients to be used in foods that are certified “USDA Organic.” Thankfully there are 60 days in which we, as the public, can comment upon this. Just in the past month alone, the USDA received more than 1,000 complaints [...]

“Awww, how cute,” is the reaction of some people upon being introduced to patty pan squash. Also called scalloped squash, they are part of the summer squash family but the smallest of the lot, measuring as little as an inch across.
Patty pans are a light green when young but shade toward white when mature. [...]

Whether you are in the throes of a new relationship or adding a bit of magic to one, finding romance in wine country is definitely one way to turn the trick.
Finding Romance in Wine Country
If you’re looking for a great way to spend some time with the one you love, how about planning a romantic [...]

Even though tea has been enjoyed for about 5000 years since its serendipitous discovery by Chinese Emperor and “Divine Healer” Shen-Nung in 2737 B.C, White tea did not come to existence until at much later time. White tea has only about 200 years of history and is the youngest among major tea types such as [...]

Think “little black dress that is always in style.” It’s the same for wine - there are certain essential wines to always have available that will undoubtedly please any discerning palate and never go out of style. Unless you’re willing to stock an entire cellar, consider purchasing a carefully selected group of wines [...]

Who doesn’t love a fruit smoothie? How about a healthy one that has a taste that cannot be beat? You can stop your search today because this smoothie recipe has it all.
This healthy fruit smoothie recipe is chopped full of wholesome fruit pieces and the sweet taste of honey. Blend one up today.
Ingredients:

1 cup plain [...]

10 cups flour
1/3 cup baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups vegetable shortening
Cut the shortening into the flour, baking powder, sugar and
salt. Continue working the mixture until it resembles finely
ground meal.
Quick Bread Mix can be stored in an airtight container for 6
weeks.
Pancakes
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2 cups of Quick Bread Mix
1 1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons sugar
2 eggs
If [...]

Chinese food now holds a popular place among the entire population of the world. You can find a Chinese restaurant in every major city and in many smaller areas of the world as well. Why is Chinese food so popular? Is Chinese food healthy? What is the history of Chinese food?
The History of [...]

Crabs are probably the most popular crustacean in the dinner table. They are succulent and delicious but don’t cost an arm and a leg like lobsters. These shelled delicacies are found and eaten worldwide with distinct taste and preparation, depending on the locale. But because of their intimidating appearance, most people are wary of buying [...]