Coffee: A Historic Beverage, And A Great Holiday Gift

Posted on: 22 December, 2004

Author: Irene D. Hope

Ah, ... a ... dark beverage that wakes us up inthe morning. For some of us, it keeps us up during the day,or for late night study ... We drink it out of habit,we drink it from addict Ah, coffee... a fantastic dark beverage that wakes us up inthe morning. For some of us, it keeps us up during the day,or for late night study sessions. We drink it out of habit,we drink it from addiction, we drink it for flavor; whateverthe reason, it is surely a popular beverage. So where didthis famed drink come from?Coffee, for Americans, is three...

Christmas Dinner Made More Festive

Posted on: 14 December, 2004

“But Susan,” you say, “Why would I be worried about making ... dinner more ... It's a family ... my kids are sick on ... my in-laws are staying with us for a week, I have to “But Susan,” you say, “Why would I be worried about making Christmas dinner more 'festive'? It's a family tradition my kids are sick on Christmas, my in-laws are staying with us for a week, I have to work Christmas Eve, and I've promised the maid the week off, ha ha. What I'm worried about is getting it to the table at all."Oh, for...

Gas Grills Often Turn Out Dangerous

Posted on: 13 December, 2004

Author: Laura Ciocan

Many accident reports from consumers are proof of the frequently occurring flaws in gas grills manufacturing.Grills, especially gas grills, are an equipment to be used with caution and care, as they m... Many accident reports from consumers are proof of the frequently occurring flaws in gas grills manufacturing.Grills, especially gas grills, are an equipment to be used with caution and care, as they may just put you in danger. Most of the times, fires are started by gas tanks of such grills.No further than November 17, a fire devastated the back porch of a house. It was started from a...

Refined American Cuisine

Posted on: 12 December, 2004

The second ... written by Patrick ... Refined American Cuisine: The Inn at Little ... is a marvel to behold. The word cookbook was placed in quotes because this book could easily The second "cookbook" written by Patrick O'Connell, Refined American Cuisine: The Inn at Little Washington is a marvel to behold. The word cookbook was placed in quotes because this book could easily pass for a coffee table book. Visually stunning, the book is filled with gorgeous photos of every dish and of the local areas. Article Tags: Refined American Cuisine, Refined American, American Cuisine, Little Washington, Dried Pineapple,...

A New Era for Lundy’s Restaurant, Regaining the Glory of Yesteryear

Posted on: 11 December, 2004

Author: Louis Victor

It was ... in November that the Brooklyn Landmark ... “Lundy Brothers ... or commonly known as “Lundy’s ... once the largest ... in the United States, has changed It was announced in November that the Brooklyn Landmark restaurant “Lundy Brothers Restaurant” or commonly known as “Lundy’s Restaurant”, once the largest restaurant in the United States, has changed ownership.The former owners of Lundy’s Restaurant were a publicly traded company by the name of Tam Restaurants, Inc ( OTC:TAMR ). From reports and articles that were published, Tam Restaurants faced several downfalls one of which was Lundy’s Restaurant. The quality of...

Turkey Talk: Answers to 6 Most-Asked Questions

Posted on: 03 December, 2004

Author: Sherri Allen

The holiday season is upon us. Our minds turn to the ... ... aromas wafting from the kitchens of ... The busy cook hosting this years' ... however, doesn't always get The holiday season is upon us. Our minds turn to the delicious Christmas aromas wafting from the kitchens of celebrations-past. The busy cook hosting this years' gathering, however, doesn't always get to enjoy the thoughts of gingerbread cookies and buche de noel. Instead, he or she worries about the turkey... "How long should I cook it? Which method should I use? What's the right temperature for cooking it?"The answers...

Christmas Cookies with The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion

Posted on: 27 November, 2004

Everyone has fond memories of warm cookies straight from the oven. The warmth of the cookie, the sweet taste in your mouth, I have never met someone without a ... cookie, many of them centered a Everyone has fond memories of warm cookies straight from the oven. The warmth of the cookie, the sweet taste in your mouth, I have never met someone without a favourite cookie, many of them centered around the holiday season. Lets face it, even your real estate agent will tell you to bake cookies to sell your home faster and for more money. But with...

The Harmony between Food and Wine

Posted on: 24 November, 2004

Author: Dan Phillipe

Wine is a social drink which should be enjoyed in the company of friends and .. food. The right ... between food and wine is a source of ultimate bliss for every ... Both wine and foo Wine is a social drink which should be enjoyed in the company of friends and .. food. The right combination between food and wine is a source of ultimate bliss for every connoisseur. Both wine and food can benefit from the right pairing. The right wine can accentuate unexpected gastronomical aspects of food and vice versa, wine can shine in a new light...

Do you have the right water for brewing tea?

Posted on: 19 November, 2004

Author: Tea Hub

Many people know that the quality of tea leaves is very ... for brewing a good cup of tea. However, not many people realize that the water that they use to brew tea is as ... if not more Many people know that the quality of tea leaves is very important for brewing a good cup of tea. However, not many people realize that the water that they use to brew tea is as important, if not more important, for brewing a good cup of tea. Mr. Zhang Dafu of Ming dynasty wrote in his Mei Hua Cao Tang Bi...

Portrait of a Barista

Posted on: 15 November, 2004

Author: Iulia Pascanu

The barista is the Italian word for the skilled person who prepares coffee ... ... in a coffee ... would you want your barista to be ... is not a trick ... The more I The barista is the Italian word for the skilled person who prepares coffee (ultimately espresso) in a coffee house.What would you want your barista to be like?This is not a trick question. The more I think of it, the more I believe it, that the world of coffee making must be laying on the shoulders of a barista.I believe that because the coffee I am...