Posted on: 03 January, 2006
Author: Jane Roseen
This year, how about looking at the more traditional holiday treats to spice up your gatherings? By focusing on the traditional and meaningful, you may find that you introduce your family and friends to treats that they love to both eat and discuss. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com Jane S. Roseen became the sole Owner and President of Harmony Sweets in 2005. Since then she has taken a small, successful online gourmet chocolate shop and made it a name recognized world-wide. Harmony Sweets original mission focused on individual consumers purchasing gourmet chocolates from around the world for their friends and...
Posted on: 25 December, 2005
Author: Linda Vissat
Mystery and intrigue surround the disappearance of Roerderer's presence in Russia. He just vanished, according to Natalia Feduschak writer for the KYIV Post in an article from Sudak, Ukraine&nbs... Mystery and intrigue surround the disappearance of Roerderer's presence in Russia. He just vanished, according to Natalia Feduschak writer for the KYIV Post in an article from Sudak, Ukraine dated January 30, 2003. She says, "The man himself seems to have just disappeared from Czarist Russias winemaking scene. What is known, however, is that the company became one of the leading producers of champagne in the Russian Empire." (A taste of...
Posted on: 16 December, 2005
Author: Laura Ciocan
Add a new twist to an old tradition by cooking your holiday turkey on your natural gas grill. The smoky flavor adds a wonderful taste that your family will surely enjoy. When you are ready to buy your turkey, the first thing to consider is the size of your grill. You don't want a bird that is so enormous that it can't fit on the grill rack. Ideally, the turkey you select should sit on the grill and the lid should close without touching the bird. If this isn't possible, don't worry, you can still grill your turkey. You'll need...
Posted on: 16 December, 2005
Author: Iulia Pascanu
Making the perfect espresso requires skill and knowledge that not many outside Italy possess. But with the advent of coffee pods and espresso machines, the guesswork is taken out of making the perfect shot of espresso. In Italy, most Italians wouldn't recognize what we think of as a coffee maker. They use a "machinetta", a contraption that looks like a metal hourglass that has a top like a pitcher. The machine has 2 chambers. Water and coffee go into the bottom chamber. The machine is placed on the stovetop and heated until the water boils, percolating through the espresso grinds...
Posted on: 12 December, 2005
Author: Iulia Pascanu
The Zone Diet is a popular diet program based on eating the right balance of carbohydrate, fat and protein calories. It's important to know that calories can come from drinks as well. Although water is the recommended drink, other beverages are allowed too. You can still drink juice and either low fat or skim milk, as long as you count the calories and grams of protein, fat and carbohydrates. But since our bodies are made mostly of water, water is the recommended drink. The health benefits of drinking enough water cannot be underestimated. Water helps to flush toxins out of...
Posted on: 05 December, 2005
Author: Jim Bruce
Jim Bruce has been making growing grapes and making wine since 1974. You too can grow your own wine grapes. Interested in growing your own grapes for making wine? You can buy his Tips for Growing Grapes eBook at http://www.grapegrowingbook.com Harvesting Your Red Wine Grapes - The first step in making red wine is to have the grapes perfectly ready to be picked. They need to be harvested not only at the proper time in their life cycle, but also at the right time of day to ensure the acids and sugars are all at the right balance for the...
Posted on: 25 September, 2005
Author: Chris Vorelli
When you are craving a delicious, smooth, rich cup of Joe, you may want to research and take note of all of the different types of coffee machines on the market. Coffee machines can be found in home... When you are craving a delicious, smooth, rich cup of Joe, you may want to research and take note of all of the different types of coffee machines on the market. Coffee machines can be found in homes, dorms, offices. Youll even be able to find a coffee maker that is designed to fit into spaces inside an RV and a big...
Posted on: 20 September, 2005
Author: Neil Best
Although millions of people across the globe enjoy wine, very few of them know exactly what it is about a particular wine that they enjoy. By understanding each of the different components of wine, yo... Although millions of people across the globe enjoy wine, very few of them know exactly what it is about a particular wine that they enjoy. By understanding each of the different components of wine, you can quickly establish the parts you prefer, and therefore choose your next bottle with more confidence. Sugar Sweeter wines have more sugar than dry wines. During the fermentation process a...
Posted on: 15 August, 2005
Author: Beth Scott
Dont you just hate it when you follow a recipe to the letter and when the bread baking is finished the bread not only looks nothing like the recipe books picture, but tastes terrible as well? ... Dont you just hate it when you follow a recipe to the letter and when the bread baking is finished the bread not only looks nothing like the recipe books picture, but tastes terrible as well? There is no denying that bread baking as with baking anything is a delicate process. Bread baking involves so many things that first time bakers are often...
Posted on: 29 July, 2005
Author: Jacklyn Chen
Braised fish in soy sauce is the basic craft of Chinese dish. The distinguishing characteristics are it looks red and glossy, rich in smell thick in juice. Both sides of the fish slice must be fried to become golden yellow, a thin crispy layer of skin should be left on the top before you take it out of the hot oil pot. This is the key step of forming the gloss, or you may have a dish that looks gloomy and gets torn to pieces. Cooking time: 20 minutes Nutritional information: Yield: 4 servings Each serving provides: Calories: 277.5 Protein:...