Got Licorice?

Posted on: 19 July, 2005

Ever wish you could hop aboard the Good Ship Lollypop and take a candy tour around the world? If so, your ship has come in. Visiting The Licorice Exchange at www.licoriceexchange.com offers a round trip ticket in adventuring an internationally beloved treat, one vine at a time. Discovering The Licorice Exchange is kind of like learning there’s more to Italian food than Spaghetti. Whether you’re religiously red or a back in black, odds are you haven’t explored the many layers of licorice to be had. The Licorice Exchange team is composed of a brotherhood of candy connoisseurs, poised to serve...

Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Posted on: 14 July, 2005

Author: Sanjib Ahmad

The barbecue began in the American context during the late 1800's cattle drives in the West. The cowhands usually had low quality cuts of beef that had to be preserved over long periods of time of cattle driving. The barbecue began in the American context during the late 1800's cattle drives in the West. The cowhands usually had low quality cuts of beef that had to be preserved over long periods of time of cattle driving.The main choice for this was brisket that is tough meat. The cowboys soon learned that if they cooked the meat over a long period...

Foraging and Eating Wild Edible Plants

Posted on: 11 July, 2005

Author: Alan Detwiler

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 particularly enjoy. Dandelion ... 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 particularly enjoy. Dandelion greens pesto mixed with sphagetti sauce is another. Since the taste of many wild edible plants is so different from the usual cultivated vegetables, you likely will at first not accept some of them as...

Easing Coughs Naturally

Posted on: 09 July, 2005

Author: Cathy O

Whether it be the dead of winter or the high life of summer, colds and allergies seem to pop up out of nowhere and “catch” us completely off guard. Hand-in-hand with these seasonal terrors come the dreaded cough and there are two ways you can fight cold's comrade-in-arms----- with either over the counter cough drops ----- or ones that you can make yourself. Make yourself, you ask? Why not! it's easy and many of the ingredients within these little soldiers can be found right in your own kitchen. Sugar, corn syrup and water gently brought to a robust boil till...

Beef? Chicken? Fish? No thanks

Posted on: 05 July, 2005

Author: Cindy Zhu

The following information are all facts and have been put together after researching carefully. It is strictly your choice whether or not to follow the article's advise and become a vegetarian. This articiles' intention is to inform, not to cause you to do anything against your will. Thanks. As more and more media pressure pours from out from movies, ads and TV shows with wire-thin celebrities, more diets are constantly created to keep up with the latest fad. But perhaps it was the yogic influences of Madonna (after all, vegetarianism was the root of Hinduism and Buddhism) or the sudden...

Chocolate Reviews

Posted on: 05 July, 2005

Author: Simon Mitchell

In a sporadic outburst of decadence I joined the Chocolate tasting Club. Every month a box of 'the-most-fantastic-chocolates-in-the-world' would drop the through the letterbox. Please enjoy these mouth watering treats in a linguistic format. No calories - you get to keep your teeth! You can also use this technique of turning immediate sensory information in writing to overcome writer's block ! These boxes contained about 50 chocolates, usually two of each main variety. I would eat one and savour its qualities and later on with the second one would write about it while I ate it. Whisky TruffleA nice firm...

Hot Barbeque Recipes

Posted on: 27 June, 2005

Author: Hans Dekker

Anyone can create delicious homemade hot barbeque recipes once they know the basic ingredients. The main ingredient is of course some type of tomato base. You can use, tomato sauce, a combination of tomato paste and tomatoes, a combination of tomato paste and either tomato juice of V-8 juice, and ketchup. Then everyone uses ingredients such as garlic, mustard, and onions. The other items that enhance the flavor of your barbeque sauce are items such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, vegetable oil, olive oil, liquid smoke, and Tabasco sauce. Spices that are preferred include garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt...

Serendipity Frozen Hot Chocolate

Posted on: 15 June, 2005

Author: Gary Gresham

Serendipity frozen hot chocolate is a signature dish at the Serendipity 3, nestled in the heart of the upper east side of New York. The place is a general store and restaurant combined with a coffeehouse and soda fountain and serves the most famous dessert in New York. Serendipity New York was founded by Stephen Bruce and his two partners, Calvin Holt and Preston “Patch” Caradine in 1954. Since that time Stephen Bruce has been asked constantly to divulge his secret about his Serendipity frozen hot chocolate recipe. Jackie Kennedy even wanted to serve the dessert at a White House...

When to wash your fruit

Posted on: 12 June, 2005

Author: Shauna Hanus

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. Cherries, both Bing and Rainier, blackberries, raspberries both red and black, cranberries, strawberries, blueberries and huckleberries should all be stored in a clean container in the refrigerator until you are ready to use them. When you are ready to cook with or serve the fruit place the cherries or berries in a colander and gently run them under...

Freezing Food in Individual Servings

Posted on: 12 June, 2005

Author: Michele Webb

"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 safe and nutritious. After your food has been prepared, or after a meal where you have left over food, divide the food into individual servings so that it freezes and thaws quickly and evenly. Freshly cooked foods should be allowed to cool to room temperature before preparing them for freezing. Putting still-hot foods into...