| 91 | Mindfulness and Eating: Divine Desk Dining Preview: Are you stuck eating lunch at your desk again? Lucky you. You see, staying put can be surprisingly soothing compared to making a mad dash to the cafe for a sandwich and running back to your office, all the while worried that you’ll miss an important... (more) Published By: Maya Talisman Frost Submitted: 08 July,2005 |
| 92 | Create a Table Centerpiece That Works for Most Preview: You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated. You can create a lovely but simple and inexpensive table arrangement... (more) Published By: Joanie Williams Submitted: 08 July,2005 |
| 93 | The Sucessful Dinner Party Preview: This article is for people who are always on the go, and do not have a lot of money to spend on entertaining. What's wrong with this picture? I used to serve delicious dinners with wonderful desserts; (yes, I had checked around and, they were wonderful... (more) Published By: Kim LaBarbera Submitted: 09 July,2005 |
| 94 | Edith's Cake That Thrilled the French Preview: Twenty-three chefs who cooked for world royalty and heads of state (The Club des Chefs des Chefs) were, during their 1987 visit to the U.S., wined and dined with the best our finest chefs had to offer. What impressed them most? Lunch at an Amish farm in ... (more) Published By: Janette Blackwell Submitted: 11 July,2005 |
| 95 | Old-Fashioned Tomatoes Preview: Raw vegetables are dangerous and must be thoroughly fried, steamed, and boiled into submission. So thought our ancestors. The original sin of a recalcitrant vegetable was of course lessened by heat, but the conscientious nineteenth-century cook continued... (more) Published By: Janette Blackwell Submitted: 11 July,2005 |
| 96 | How to Brew Your Own Beer Preview: Beer brewing has become increasingly popular because it produces a large amount of beer for a very little amount of money. There are three things to consider when brewing your own beer from home - equipment, ingredients and procedure. Equipment Needed:... (more) Published By: Bill Kaplan Submitted: 11 July,2005 |
| 97 | Making Wine Like a Pro Preview: Wine making is an easy, cost-efficient way to stock up on your favorite vintages. Although the wine-making process is fairly simple, it’s important to follow the steps carefully to ensure you don’t miss any elements. These steps will be crucial to the su... (more) Published By: Bill Kaplan Submitted: 11 July,2005 |
| 98 | The World's Best Pickles Preview: I knew they were the world’s best pickles the moment I tasted one. That first taste took place around 1950, and I’ve tasted a lot of pickles since, am a pickle hound in fact, but I’ve never come across anything else as good. They came to us by way of my... (more) Published By: Janette Blackwell Submitted: 11 July,2005 |
| 99 | Cooking instructions for prime rib roast Preview: Have you been searching for cooking instructions for prime rib roast and still can’t find a recipe that will give you the juicy and tender prime rib roast that you deserve? The reason may be that recipes only give you the basic ingredients for cooking an... (more) Published By: Hans Dekker Submitted: 11 July,2005 |
| 100 | Eating Wild Plants Preview: There are a number of reasons you might want to use wild plants as food. Wild plants have some unique flavors that can be among your enjoyed favorites. Watercress with something sweet such as pancake syrup in a peanut butter sandwich is one I particul... (more) Published By: Alan Detwiler Submitted: 11 July,2005 |
| 101 | The Best of the Boutiques Preview: Here at the gateway to the California wine country, choices abound in wine. Many of the best never make it out of the Golden state (unless we ship them there.) And, many of the finest are small-scale, low-production wineries – often called boutique or “g... (more) Published By: Marcy Roth Submitted: 11 July,2005 |
| 102 | High Altitude Baking Preview: High altitude baking can be a real adventure for the cook, with a number of challenges to keep you on your toes. The higher you are in elevation, the less pressure there will be. How does this affect your baking creations? Low air pressure creates increa... (more) Published By: Lauren Danver Submitted: 12 July,2005 |
| 103 | Wok this Way! (Part 2 of 5) Selecting a wok Preview: As mentioned in Part 1 of the series, woks come in different sizes ranging from 10 to 32 inches in diameter, but a wok that's 11 to 14 inches in diameter should suffice for use in a household kitchen. Woks come in 2 different bottoms, the traditional ro... (more) Published By: Helen Fan Submitted: 12 July,2005 |
| 104 | Wok this Way! (Part 1 of 5) Preview: Introduction Woks have been synonymous with Chinese cooking since the emergence of Chinese cuisine. They have been used for some 3000 years in China for a variety of cooking methods, including stir frying, boiling, and steaming. A wok is a large, thin-w... (more) Published By: Helen Fan Submitted: 12 July,2005 |
| 105 | Tips to Buying Food Online Preview: Did you know that you could buy food online? I was amazed when I discovered this fact. There are hundreds of different food websites on the internet, all of which offer great deals and promotions. So no matter what you are in the mood for, you can find i... (more) Published By: Melanie Breeze Submitted: 12 July,2005 |
| 106 | Olive oil, Extra Virgin or Pure Preview: Olives and olive oil have a long history. It has been suggested that olives and olive oil have been around as long a 6000 years. The Bible even references olive branches in the story of Noah’s Ark. It is unknown as to when people started to eat olives an... (more) Published By: Shauna Hanus Submitted: 12 July,2005 |
| 107 | How to cut a cake Preview: Have you ever wondered how to cut a cake? I have had a lot of practice. When I turned 16 and requested a Spider Man sheet cake I busily honed my cake cutting skills by making concentric rectangles and then served up the master piece. My family all refuse... (more) Published By: Shauna Hanus Submitted: 12 July,2005 |
| 108 | Olive Varieties Preview: Olives no longer come only in a can or jar waiting to be slid onto a child’s fingers or dropped into an awaiting martini. Gourmet olive varieties are widely available and come in an array of flavors. Here are ten of the more common varieties of olives a... (more) Published By: Shauna Hanus Submitted: 12 July,2005 |
| 109 | The regional cuisines of Chinese cooking (Part 1 of 4) Preview: With China covering the immense land within its boundaries, it is no surprise that there are many regional variations in Chinese cuisine. Traditionally, Chinese cooking is divided into five styles of regional cuisines. It is headed by the 3 great schools... (more) Published By: Helen Fan Submitted: 12 July,2005 |
| 110 | Sauces for Quick Gourmet Cooking Preview: The saying goes that "The French have a hundred sauces to disguise a few foods - and the Americans have a hundred foods disguised only by white sauce!" It is true that many great gourmet dishes involve a special sauce, which used to take hours to prepar... (more) Published By: Alannah Moore Submitted: 27 May,2005 |