Nov
30
2008
Your coffee maker could be killing you. Well it is if your morning cup of coffee is a matter of life and death and you have a filthy coffee maker. When was the last time you cleaned your coffee maker? Washing the pot is important but getting the internal components of a [...]
Nov
30
2008
If you want to make money at home working only a few hours a week, start a wine tasting business. This little-known home business is thoroughly enjoyable and packs a wallop when it comes to earning money. The kind of money you can make is up to you. But, consider this - for [...]
Nov
30
2008
Vegetables can be steamed, boiled, broiled and barbequed but steaming is one of the easiest methods to bring out vegetables full flavor and bright intense color. When vegetables are steamed all the nutrients remain in the vegetables making this a healthier alternative to other cooking methods.
Steamed vegetables can be drizzled with a light sauce [...]
Nov
30
2008
For nearly everyone the names Cadbury and chocolate are almost one in the same, especially for those who are connoisseurs of the sweet tasting substance. These days one can find Cadbury chocolates in a variety of locations like grocery stores, mall shops, specialty stores, and especially in Easter Baskets. I think you may find the [...]
Nov
29
2008
The true origins of tea as a beverage are unknown, but it is believed that tea drinking began about 5,000 years ago in China, where the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, is native.
It is perhaps because of this lack of verifiable information on the beginning of tea and tea drinking that a number of legends have [...]
Nov
29
2008
As you work on perfecting your homemade wine, it is important to spend a little time each month tending to your garden. Here I have broken down by month some of the things that you will want to do to ensure a bountiful harvest that you can use when making your own wine at home.
January
Little [...]
Nov
29
2008
Risotto with Saffron - Maestro Martino, Italian, Circa 1477
Ingredients:
350 g of Italian rice - 8 dl of either chicken or capon broth - 3 egg yolks - 1 teabag’s worth of saffron - powdered cinnamon - grated ginger - salt
Preparation:
Pour the rice into the boiling broth and cook until the liquid is absorbed. [...]
Nov
29
2008
A coffee bean is the seed of the coffee plant, known as the pit. The pit is inside the purple or red fruit, coffee berries or coffee cherries. The fruit most commonly contain two stones with there flat sides together. Endosperm is found inside the coffee bean, the endosperm contains caffeine. Caffeine is the main [...]
Nov
28
2008
With the holidays on their way soon, many people will be beefing up kitchens to handle the increased demand for ‘fit for a king’ meals. Not being a professional Chef shouldn’t stop you from being able to cook like one. But, you’ll need the right tools to create those tantalizing dishes. Read on and find [...]
Nov
28
2008
It’s really hard to find good Mexican food in the states unless you live in Texas or anywhere near the Mexican border. Maybe it’s because making Mexican food that’s really good isn’t so easy. Oh sure, you can head on over to Chili’s or Taco Bell for a poor substitute, but for really [...]