| 131 | The next Shiraz, varietal wines for Australia Preview: Shiraz is the dominant red winegrape variety in Australia. It is the key component of Grange, the flagship Australian wine label. At the other end of the scale it makes up the bulk of the cheap and cheerful red wines in the everyday bottled brands such a... (more) Published By: Darby Higgs Submitted: 08 June,2005 |
| 132 | The Old Fashioned: Two Recipes of an Underrated Classic Preview: Like many mixed drinks, the Old Fashioned has a number of variations and a history. It is one of the few cocktails that survived from the days of the Martini and the Manhattan. When prepared well, it is a full-bodied, delicious drink. It was one of my m... (more) Published By: Ellen Zucker Submitted: 09 June,2005 |
| 133 | Do a Dry Rub First Preview: The debate on ribs has ended in my home. After years of toil I have finally capitulated and agreed to make ribs the fool proof way every time. Consequently the neighbors, the kids, and family from out of town all place special requests for ribs. To begi... (more) Published By: Shauna Hanus Submitted: 09 June,2005 |
| 134 | Tidbits of Garlic Preview: Just this morning my mother was telling me about all the Italian and Greek immigrants she and my dad lived amongst when they were first married. As she spoke of all the intense aromas that filled their little neighbor in Youngstown, Ohio she began to ref... (more) Published By: Shauna Hanus Submitted: 09 June,2005 |
| 135 | Clarifying Butter Preview: Clarified butter is a delightfully rich concentrated butter that can be used in cooking and making mouth watering sauces. Traditional methods for making this rich butter concentrate can be a little intimidating at first, but not anymore. There is a very ... (more) Published By: Shauna Hanus Submitted: 09 June,2005 |
| 136 | History of Coffee Timeline! Preview: In the Beginning: In the Coffee Timeline, myth has it that roughly around the ninth century an Abyssinian goat herder named Kaldi discovered some of coffees stimulant properties. History of Coffee Timeline: An unusual timeline of coffee and history ... (more) Published By: Randy Wilson Submitted: 09 June,2005 |
| 137 | Chocolate Tasting Techniques Preview: First of all start with an empty stomach. This has never been too much of a stretch for me, I am always willing to sample chocolate before dinner. Next, have the chocolate at the recommended 66-77 °F. Finally allow the chocolate to sit in your mouth for ... (more) Published By: Shauna Hanus Submitted: 09 June,2005 |
| 138 | Freezing Food in Individual Servings Preview: "Can I freeze it?" is a question often asked in our homes, and for good reason. Preparing double or triple recipes and freezing portions for later use is not only time-saving, but economical as well. Here is a smart freezing tip to help you keep food saf... (more) Published By: Michele Webb Submitted: 11 June,2005 |
| 139 | How to cook perfect pasta everytime Preview: Finally you can stop wondering how do I cook my pasta. There are a few simple rules to follow that will have you cooking pasta pleasing meals each and every time. First and most important use plenty of water. Using too little water will make for sticky ... (more) Published By: Shauna Hanus Submitted: 11 June,2005 |
| 140 | Substitutions for commonly used ingredients Preview: What should you do if you are in the middle of a recipe and realize you are out of an ingredient? You could send your child to the local convenience store for cream cheese and end up having to serve your caviar with Velveeta because to a 13 year old they... (more) Published By: Shauna Hanus Submitted: 11 June,2005 |
| 141 | When to wash your fruit Preview: Washing your fruit is recommended for many reasons. Dirt or bugs may be on the outside or in commercially produced fruit pesticide residue may be present. There are times when you should wait until immediately before you serve the fruit to wash. Cherrie... (more) Published By: Shauna Hanus Submitted: 11 June,2005 |
| 142 | A Background to Dietary Fiber Preview: You may publish this article in your newsletter, on your web site, or other publications, so long as the article’s content is not altered and the resource box is included. Add byline and active link. Notification of the use of this article is appreciated... (more) Published By: Brian D. Johnston Submitted: 12 June,2005 |
| 143 | Coffee Characteristics and How it Helps You Choose the Perfect Coffee for You! Preview: Coffee characteristics are sometimes thought to be something only the coffee connoisseur would be concerned with. However, the following definitions of coffee characteristics will enable you to have a better understanding of what flavors, aromas and colo... (more) Published By: Randy Wilson Submitted: 12 June,2005 |
| 144 | Coffee and Depression: Coffee as an Antidepressant! What? Preview: Coffee and Depression: When you grab that morning cup of java, you’re probably not thinking of it as an antidepressant. You’re just trying to get that morning pick me up to get your day going. However, recent studies have shown that java really does fu... (more) Published By: Randy Wilson Submitted: 13 June,2005 |
| 145 | Organic Cream Cheese Brownies Preview: Ingredients: ************ 1 pkg NO PUDGE! Fat Free Fudge Brownie Mix (any flavor) 1 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt 3 oz. (6 Tbsp.) fat-free cream cheese, softened 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract Preparation: ************ Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine No Pud... (more) Published By: Mambo Sprouts Submitted: 13 June,2005 |
| 146 | The Chocolate Fountain - Chocolate Fondue Times Ten Preview: Does a waterfall of melted chocolate cascading down onto an awaiting strawberry sound appealing to you? Or have you ever wanted to serve chocolate fondue at your birthday, wedding or other catered event but didn't have 100 fondue pots to accommodate all... (more) Published By: Anthony Tripodi Submitted: 13 June,2005 |
| 147 | Braised Fish in Soy Sauce Preview: Sweet and sour fish is one of the most popular traditional Chinese dish, normally cooked with carp. The method to cook an authentic Chinese sweet and sour fish (Tang Tsu Yu) is to use what we call 'Liu', meaning 'quick-fry'. The fish should be tender ins... (more) Published By: Jacklyn Chen Submitted: 15 June,2005 |
| 148 | What to look for in a farmers market Preview: It is time for farmers markets. They are popping up all around the country. They can range from a true farmers market with farm fresh produce locally grown and sold by the farmer to more of an arts and crafts show. When shopping at a farmers market the c... (more) Published By: Shauna Hanus Submitted: 15 June,2005 |
| 149 | How to Carve a Turkey Preview: To someone who is just learning to cook, this topic may seem like one of the hardest meals you will ever have to prepare. Needless to say, if you’re having a turkey there’s usually company involved which means a number of hungry people are relying on you... (more) Published By: Michael Lansing Submitted: 15 June,2005 |
| 150 | A List Of Must Haves For Any Amateur Cook's Kitchen Preview: 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... (more) Published By: Michael Lansing Submitted: 26 May,2005 |