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- How To Pair Cake With Wine This Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2016 from Marilyn VinchyCake is delicious. Wine is delicious. So how about cake and wine? And how can you choose a wine that will complement your cake to perfection? Alice Feiring, wine expert, author and award winner specializing in natural wines, has chosen some perfect combinations for the ultimate guilty ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - Tips for Designing Your Outdoor Cooking Station - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2016 from Lora DavisOutdoor kitchens are becoming popular these days with everyone wanting to enjoy great outdoor living; most families enjoy eating outside especially during the summer season. These cooking stations are also great for BBQ parties. Planning for an outdoor living area can sometimes take time because ...
Views: 612 - Home Cooked Food To Take Away Your Blues! - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2016 from Harshad JethraFridays are sometimes considered the most exciting phases in every week. One has the weekend to look forward to! This is unlike the Sunday evening, when one is ever so conscious about returning back to work. As soon as the Sunday evening comes, people are conscious about having to deal ...
Views: 1146(1 vote) - Tips For Eating Right and Cooking Light - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Maria LawsonThe food that you choose to eat today will affect your present, and more importantly, will also have a major impact on your lifestyle and your future health. Eating healthy food is important, not only to promote good health but also to reduce the chances of chronic diseases such as cancer and ...
Views: 2226 - Why is Nutrition Important to Health, and What is a “Holistic Nutritionist?” - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Lisa BakerAs the saying goes, “Eat to Llve, don’t live to eat.” This is the proper way to eat. But, who doesn’t like to eat?? Food, beverages, and environmental factors contain the very building blocks of our body. They form our cells, our fluids, our tissues, fuel our ability to think, to ...
Views: 1109 - Fine BBQ & Grilling Recipes to try at Home - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2016 from Cynthia WitsonAre you making out your cookout plans? But don’t miss out that you have the tools you’ll need for the indoor barbecue at home right now. Then, what’s the point of going out for BBQ and grilling? Why not try making it in your kitchen? Just think of the BBQ selection, such as saucy BBQ chicken, ...
Views: 910 - Cooking - Easier Than It's Ever Been! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Harshad JethraCooking is one of the simple joys of life. A die hard foodie is sure to love food. So it's really all about wellness. It very often happens that you try out a certain dish while with your friends, and you tell your friends that this is so similar to the way we used to cook at ...
Views: 1174 - Virgin Coconut Oil - The Healthiest Dietary Oil On Earth - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Harshad JethraWe've all heard of coconut oil and its uses for cooking and skin care applications. But Virgin Coconut Oil is a term which might be new to many. Still there is a buzz about the Virgin Coconut Oil. And it's surprising to know that the oil has often been called the healthiest dietary oil on ...
Views: 1052 - Everything You Need To Know About Datil Pepper Sauce - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2016 from James ParkarOverview Datil is small hot pepper having a fruitier flavor. The spiciness of these peppers may vary on Scoville scale but they have a yellow-orage color. These peppers are also known as "yellow lantern chili." Many theories were came about their origin, but their real origin is still ...
Views: 896 - All You Need To Know About Cajun Blackening Seasoning - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2016 from James ParkarThe technique of blackening is used all over the world to prepare food in the most delicious way. Spicy flavor and beautiful dark color are the important attributes for this tasty dish. It was usually used as a recipe for fish preparation, but these days it is being used for all kinds of food ...
Views: 758 - What makes avocado oil a 'healthy cooking oil' - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2016 from Piyush ShahWith the increase in cases of heart diseases, people have becoming more cautious when it comes to choosing their cooking oils. That is not to say that the process of picking a healthy cooking oil for the family is crystal clear. It is common for them to be weighed down by doubt whether the oil ...
Views: 664 - Choose the Best Indian Restaurant in Melbourne - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2016 from Darsh TAustralia has among the most diversified cultures in the world. Many people across the globe love the unique taste of spicy Indian food. That is why you might see each and every Indian restaurant is often attracted by various nationalities. One of the major aspects behind the unique taste of ...
Views: 876 - Hot Pepper Desserts - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2016 from Francis RosenfeldJust in case you got bored adding hot peppers to chili and stew I found some delightful dessert recipes to brighten your palate. We're all familiar with hot pepper jelly but have you heard of strawberry jalapeno poppers? They are not as you'd expect, jalapeno peppers stuffed with strawberry jam, ...
Views: 651 - Why Organic Vegetables are the Best - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2016 from Lora DavisOrganic food is usually the best when it comes to reaping health benefits. This is because they are usually farmed in the healthiest way possible. Shoppers always need to look for local organic veggies when shopping. Organic vegetables are healthy for a number of reasons such as having higher ...
Views: 631 - Jamaican food is incomplete without Scotch Bonnet - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2016 from Adler ConwayIf you are one among the person who like to travel from place to place then there are some places which you will surely enjoy. If you are a foodie then you should surely go for a short trip to Jamaica which will give you the real taste of spicy food. When you go for a trip and get your shopping ...
Views: 794 - Add-ons for Outdoor Kitchen - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2016 from Lora DavisIf you are one of those people that love to spend some good times filled with fun together with their families and friends, the best decision they can ever make is to construct an outdoor kitchen. One of the greatest benefits of using the outdoor kitchen is that you will be able to savor the ...
Views: 757 - Fine Dining: Amazing Gourmet Recipes You Can Try At Home - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2016 from Hannah WhittenlyThough it might sound time-consuming and tedious, making delicious gourmet food at home is possible. Because the internet has connected us more globally, we have been able to import the necessary spices and foods to ensure certain recipes are made correctly. Thus, if you know where to look, you ...
Views: 823 - Fine Dining: Amazing Gourmet Recipes You Can Try At Home - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2016 from Hannah WhittenlyThough it might sound time-consuming and tedious, making delicious gourmet food at home is possible. Because the internet has connected us more globally, we have been able to import the necessary spices and foods to ensure certain recipes are made correctly. Thus, if you know where to look, you ...
Views: 1106 - Tarla Dalal Kitchen Library - A Tremendous Resource for Anyone Who Wants To Learn To Cook - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Harshad JethraTime spent laughing is time spent with Gods, goes the famous Japanese proverb. Food is fuel for life, for our everyday activities. But somehow, we invariably fail to eat well. Each person has a distinct excuse, some live away from home, some don't know how to cook and some simply don't find ...
Views: 1132 - Jerk Seasoning can give out delicious recipes - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2016 from Adler ConwayHave you ever heard about jerk seasoning? This is one of the kind which is used in Jamaica. Most of the people who live in this country make use of jerk seasoning to give a perfect blend to the recipe they make. Jerk is a kind of cooking pattern which has Jamaican jerk in it. This is a kind of ...
Views: 716 - Everyone Can Have an Outdoor Kitchen - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Lora DavisThere is a popular misconception that you cannot enjoy outdoor living unless you have a luxury home that cost you thousands of dollars; on the contrary, what is required is nothing more than mere creativity. This means that even if you don’t live in a luxury home, you can easily custom make ...
Views: 640 - Baked Tomato & Basil Soup - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2016 from Julie DohertyBasil is a very much underestimated herb, yet one of my favourite because it has such great taste. Not to mention the benefits to your Health. These include: •DNA Protection Plus Anti-Bacterial Properties: offering protection against unwanted bacterial growth •The enzyme-inhibiting effect ...
Views: 996 - Cakes with interesting craft - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2016 from Niklank JainDo you remember days when your parents use to bring cakes for your birthday celebrations? How good those days were when a simple vanilla cake was enough to fill birthday with happiness and smiles. It is true that any occasion without a beautiful cake seems incomplete. With changing times the ...
Views: 903 - Chocolatey Goodness! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2016 from Francis RosenfeldIt appears that the regular consumption of cocoa increases blood flow to the brain, thus helping it work faster and stalling neuron degeneration. Just in case we needed more reasons to reach for that chocolate bar. We don't normally think about it, but it takes a lot of effort for said sweet ...
Views: 679 - Magic Beans - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2016 from Francis RosenfeldIf I knew how much I would enjoy purple beans, I would only have planted those to begin with. Besides being an attractive feature in the garden, they taste better and are not stringy at all, which is a blessing. Of course the purple color turns green in the pot, but that's beside the ...
Views: 621 - What plant biotechnology really means - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Kevin RobertsonTerms like genetic engineering, GMO, and transgenic are widely used, but what do they actually mean? They're part of modern plant science techniques called plant biotechnology that plant breeders are using to help plants grow better, and produce healthier, more plentiful crops. Plant ...
Views: 1154 - Enjoy the Mix Blend of Cultures in Jamaican Food Recipes - by Submitted on May 14, 2016 from Adler ConwayJamaican cuisines are one of the most delicious and tasty cuisines where you can find the combination of local and international food recipes. It’s got such a mix flavours that anyone would like to have once more in their life. Anyone who has ever tasted the Jamaican spices knows how they can ...
Views: 921 - Juice cleanse health benefits, juicing diet recipes to detox your body at home - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneJuice cleanses can offer numerous health benefits, so if you’re trying to find a way to boost your health we have many juicing diet recipes that can help detox your body at home. But first, let’s sort out whether juice cleanses work and whether you should do a juice cleanse. To start, let’s ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - Pumpkin pie recipe - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2016 from Francis RosenfeldPumpkin pie lovers are spoiled beyond reason between the end of November and the end of the year. There are infinite variations of the delicious desert, all nutmeg, clove and cinnamon, vanilla and brown sugar. I'd like to share my grandmother's recipe, which comes in strudel form. It is one ...
Views: 829 - Feed Your Starve With the Most Flavored South Indian Foods in Leicester - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2016 from Adler ConwayDo the Indian Cuisines fascinate you? Indian cuisines are wide famous like its varying culture and traditions. With the perfect blend of spices, flavors, taste and ingredients the Indian meals are mouth watering indeed than all other foods around the world. As every country and defined areas own ...
Views: 1049 - Julie's Easy to Make Dukkah - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Julie DohertyDukkah, you may well say what is this and why is it good for me to eat. Dukkah is an Egyptian condiment including a mixture of various nuts, seeds and spices. It makes a great introduction to the evening meal served with olive oil and stoneground or sough dough bread. A wonderful accompliment ...
Views: 1110 - Prawn & Atlantic Salmon Platter - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Julie DohertyI love healthy, easy to prepare meals. Probably not unlike you I work long hours and I can't say cooking is one of my favourite hobbies: However I love eating, I love being healthy and most of all I love good food that is good for me. I have found in recent years that platters make easy ...
Views: 1059 - Julie's Inner Health Smoothie - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Julie DohertyThis is a Great Combination that is going to support your digestive system, relieving reflux and indigestion Whilst supporting your Heart, Circulation, Sugar balance and aiding detoxification A Great Start to your Morning: ½ Cup of Almond or Rice Milk 2 tablespoons of Plain Greek ...
Views: 1138 - 10 Important Facts about Scotch Bonnet, the Hottest Pepper - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2016 from Adler ConwayWhen the topic of spice is discussed that adds flavor and coloring to the prepared food, the first thing that comes into mind is the history and then the family. Evidence says the used spices are extracted from seed, fruits, roots, barks, berry, buds or vegetable herbs or plants or trees. ...
Views: 2729 - Benefits of Beet roots - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2016 from sbuyer dotcomBenefits of Beet roots Beet roots have always been included in my most recommended vegetables list. Although beets have the highest sugar content of all vegetables, most people can safely eat beet roots a few times a week (and their greens in unlimited quantities), enjoying not only their ...
Views: 936 - What to do with green tomatoes - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2016 from Francis RosenfeldEvery year the generous tomato plants bless us with an overabundance of fruit that doesn't have the chance to ripen before the first frost. Tomatoes take their sweet time to figure out how to bear more and more fruit and their best and most abundant yield goes so far into the fall they don't ...
Views: 724 - Why is Jerk Seasoning so Incredibly Tasty? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2015 from Adler ConwayJamaican food is incredibly tasty, and that is due in no small part to the amazing Jamaican mainstay in flavoring agents: jerk seasoning. Jerk seasoning is a spicy, complex mixture of herbs and spices that gives island food its distinct flavor. While some people simply can’t handle the delicious ...
Views: 841 - Tips for Choosing an Electric BBQ Grill - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2015 from Lora DavisAs soon as the cold weather goes and it starts warming up, most people will start pulling their gears in anticipation of sunny days; think about gatherings of friends and family to play outdoor games as well as cooking some delicious BBQ. It may appear that just about everyone is naturally ...
Views: 621 - Where to Travel for the Best Seafood Specials - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2015 from Dixie SomersThere's no doubt that seafood in the US is a must have menu item for many diners and restaurants. Below are six seafood specials you should try before your time is up. When it's time to write that bucket or travel list, consider these six seafood specials. Seafood with a Touch of the Old ...
Views: 930 - Stay Healthy by Cooking Simple Dishes in Your Kitchen - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2015 from Better ButterIt is now time that people stop turning to food outlets and restaurants so their healthy lifestyle may be restored. Consuming junk foods on a regular basis may attack the fitness of any individual in no time. Thus, it is important that at least simple dishes be cooked in one’s own kitchen in a ...
Views: 695 - How to brew the perfect morning - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2015 from Kevin RobertsonCanadians love their morning coffee. In fact, according to the Coffee Association of Canada, 65 per cent of Canadians enjoy it every day making it the most popular beverage in the country (more popular than tap water). And nearly half of Canadian coffee drinkers would be willing to give up their ...
Views: 1708 - 5 Tasty Winter-Themed Vegan Recipes to Warm Up Your Day - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Dixie SomersAlthough their lifestyle is never exactly simple, vegans face particular challenges to their eating habits during the coldest seasons. Where others might turn to hearty meats to warm their bones, you might want to take a look at what cooks around the world have found to be vegan-friendly ...
Views: 1027 - Tips for Cleaning Your BBQ grill - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2015 from Lora DavisMost people love BBQs and especially the tastes and emanations that come from the outdoor Bar-B-Que whether you are a profession chef or a self-made chef at home. However, one thing that BBQ lovers need to be cautious about is that BBQ cleaning is an integral part of the entire experience. You ...
Views: 619 - 7 Best Tips for Eating Healthy on Really Tight Budget - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2015 from Sameh MichaelManaging a healthy diet on super tight budget can get tricky, because you have to consider a lot of options when dealing with health and diet, it most often than not leads to a healthy bill for you to pay. But when you are on a tight leash for you budget, it gets hard for one to manage. Here ...
Views: 925 - Watercress, Pear and Baby Spinach Salad - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Julie DohertyFun Things about Watercress Watercress could be called the fast health food in previous times. As it was a free and an important source of sustenance throughout Europe and the US in the 19th century. Given the nickname "poor man's bread," bunches were often rolled into a cone and eaten as an ...
Views: 1001 - Prawn & Citrus Salad - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Julie DohertyGreat that Spring is Here, I love the easy, light meals that we can start enjoying Enjoy the wonderful refreshing tastes of citrus combined with prawns If you are not a lover of prawns, you can use scallops, calamari or any other seafood of choice. If you are not a seafood lover you can ...
Views: 1063 - A Vegan's Best Friend: The Many Health Benefits of Nuts and Cashews - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2015 from Rachelle WilberIf you are converting to Veganism, you may already know what foods you will stop eating. You may be less sure what you will eat in their stead. Nuts may be something you always thought of as a snack food, but they play a more central role in the vegan diet. They are high in protein With the ...
Views: 1251 - Cacao & Cashew Truffles - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Julie DohertyAs you may or may not know,I love food and even though I have quite a savoury tooth, I have to admit I do like sweet things in moderation too. Enjoy these Cacao and Cashew Truffles A good source of healthy protein, antioxidants and good oils for your body and brain: Plus they taste ...
Views: 1045 - Quick and Simple Egg Curry Recipes by Experienced Cooks - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Better ButterBeing one of the versatile cooking ingredients, Egg can be cooked in multiple ways. Egg curry recipes, usually made up of onion, garlic, ginger and tomato based gravy, are immensely delicious. Below are a few egg curry recipes that will be loved by your family. Recipe 1 – Egg ...
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