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A Variety Of Salad Recipes

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

Are you tired of the same old boring salads, but you still want to eat healthy? The traditional green salad can be jazzed up in so many ways. Use romaine, spinach or arugula in addition to or instead of the traditional iceburg lettuce.

You could also add a hard boiled egg, some parmesan cheese and chicken. And gourmet croutons, beans and bacon bits always add a welcome bit of texture to any salad. There are so many options when it comes to salads and people all over the world have their own recipes. Read the whole article on salad recipes.

Delicious Bread, Muffin, Scone and Biscuit Recipes

Sunday, November 25th, 2007

Our list of free bread recipes includes recipes for quick quick breads, yeast breads, bread machine breads, muffins, scones, flaky biscuits and pancakes. There is something for every baker, new or pro.

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The Best Scone Recipe

Saturday, November 24th, 2007

My favorite scone recipe is a traditional English cream scone recipe. It comes out light and tender every time.

Just remember, as with muffins, stirring the scone batter as little as possible will result in a lighter, fluffier scone. Find the recipe here.

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Are you a meat lover? – then German Food Recipes are for you!

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

Germans are meat lovers on the whole, especially when it comes to their beloved sausage, of which there are 1,450 varieties! Pork is the most favored meat and then poultry and beef. German food recipes often involve boar, rabbit or venison too. Pot-roasting is the preferred method of cooking the meat. Hot mustard often accompanies the meat or horseradish.

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Good Eats: American Food

Monday, August 27th, 2007

In our global society today, American culture is widespread and American food exported itself throughout the world. It would be grossly unfair however, to dismiss US cuisine as hamburgers and fries. Regional cooking in America is so much more than that.

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Are You a Dunkin Donuts Coffee Lover?

Wednesday, April 25th, 2007

Nice article about dunkin donuts coffee!

Most of us have at least a dozen coffee lovers in our life. Consider that when you are struggling to find the perfect birthday or Christmas present for one of them. A Dunkin Donuts coffee gift basket is a great gift for anyone who has a passion for coffee. You can purchase the…

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European Coffee Best in The World?

Wednesday, April 25th, 2007

Nice article about european coffee!

Some people believe that European coffee is the best in the world. Could this possibly be related to Italy, and the fact that it’s known for fine espresso? Now that I think about it, they’re where we got the concept. Like we do with many…

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Cheese – Aging Cheese to Perfection

Sunday, March 18th, 2007
One of the most important steps in the making of cheese is the aging process. It can be nearly absent, in which case so-called fresh cheese is produced. That’s consumed right away and there are many fine cheeses of this type. But the majority experience aging of various lengths.

It isn’t just the amount of time a cheese is aged, however, that contributes heavily to the flavor and consistency of the final product. Anyone can let a piece of cheese sit on a shelf. But, like fine wines, what leads up to the aging step affects that period, and what is done during is also critical…..read more at Cheese – Aging Cheese to Perfection

New Food Trends Sweeping The Globe

Wednesday, January 24th, 2007

Everyone is very busy these days and it’s tempting to pop a ready meal into the microwave at the end of a tiring day. Parents are not passing on cooking skills to the next generation and cookery is getting squeezed out of the school curriculum. Consequently, the growing generation don’t know one end of a broccoli from another.

Something has to be done, and it’s an international problem. As the developing economies in Asia grow, more women are going out to work and their traditional shopping and cooking habits are changing. Many are going to supermarkets instead of to their local market stalls. It’s already been reported that Japanese children are becoming overweight. In Western Europe, food trends are changing too. We all think of French and Italian families enjoying a leisurely meal cooked with fresh, local produce. They still do, but there are growing food trends toward processed food and ready meals, as people try to fit in work commitments with life at home.

Read the full article on the Latest Food Trends at Recipe Cooking Ideas

Healthy Lunch Recipes

Tuesday, December 26th, 2006

So where should you look for the best meal ideas? Start by picking up a magazine from the shelf, one that deals with family living or cooking. You’ll be able to find at least a few healthy lunch recipes sandwiched in between the supper ones. Try variations on healthy lunch recipes you find, and go one step further and convert the supper recipes to great make-ahead lunch ones. Cooking up a fancy pasta salad can do double-duty and you could have the meal carry over to mid-day instead of serving it at six.

Full article at Healthy Lunch Recipes

The Thick Slice of Chicago

Sunday, November 26th, 2006

There are some places in Chicago that will deliver their pizza to your home. Seriously, even if you live in Florida, you can get Chicago pizza delivered. It won’t come the usual way, and you won’t have to tip the delivery boy. This pizza is sent to your home and you must cook it yourself, but the Chicago Pizza will be authentic, and you can see what all the fuss is about. Because my friend doesn’t live in the city of Chicago, she sometimes brings hers home or has a friend bring it when they visit, and she assures me it is good even when re-warmed or mailed to your home to be cooked.

Restaurant Guides

Friday, November 24th, 2006

What is your absolute favorite dish? Maybe you’re a pasta nut. Or, maybe you prefer something a little more on the Mexican side such as enchiladas, or taco salads. Then there’s the old classic. We all know what that one is. Does the word pizza ring a bell? Oh, no wait; I know what your favorite food is. If you’re an American, then it’s probably a 30 dollar steak. This always seems to get those red, white, and blue juices flowing. Regardless of what you love to scarf down on the weekends, I’m sure you can find it in this versatile world of burgers and calamari. In fact, these days you can dine at some of the finest spots even if you’ve never heard of them. Why is this? It’s all about the Internet! Yep, that World-Wide-Web is loaded with restaurant guides and directions to the finest eateries around. Are you in the mood for a perfect entree?

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World Renowned Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee

Wednesday, November 8th, 2006

Over the last several decades, Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee has developed a reputation for being excellent, making it the most expensive and sought-after coffees in the world.

In fact, the Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is so valued that it is protected worldwide as a certification trademark. This means that only coffee certified by the Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica can be labeled as Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee. The Board is monitors the production of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee from its cultivation to its production as coffee beans or ground coffee sold all over the world.

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Banana Bread: Popular With Everyone

Wednesday, November 8th, 2006

Bananas are probably the most popular fruit for people of all ages.

If you have an abundance of this delectable yellow fruit lying around, consider looking up a good banana bread recipe.

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Places To Eat In Orlando

Monday, November 6th, 2006

What is your absolute favorite food? I know, I know, it’s so hard to choose just one. When it comes to picking a broader topic, I tend to go with Mexican cuisine, myself. While we all enjoy a variety of great food, we’re certainly fortunate to have such a vast spectrum to pick from. Orlando offers a variety of places to eat, from dining in restaurants overlooking the city and scenic lakes to quaint outdoor cafes and plantation homes. You can find unique restaurant’s experience among places to eat in Orlando. For example – dinner shows. You can have dinner with Disney characters or Al Capone, travel to the Middle Ages or Hawaii, become the detective or the pirate. Of course, no trip is complete without trying a true taste of Florida’s signature dishes – key lime pie and gator tail.

Full article at Places To Eat In Orlando

Don’t Go Looking For BBQ Sauce In The BBQ Capital Of The World!

Sunday, October 22nd, 2006

When I was growing up, I loved the flavor of bbq sauce. I ate it on everything from hamburgers to onion rings. Much to my mother’s dismay, bbq sauce graced our dinner table every night.  She didn’t really like the fact that I slathered all of her good cooking with bbq sauce, but I guess she figured it was good that I was cleaning my plate even if I drenched my dinner in sauce to do it …

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Deviled Eggs: Do You Love Them Or Hate Them?

Wednesday, October 11th, 2006

When I make Deviled Eggs I keep them very simple, though other people include ingredients you may never think to add.

I like Deviled Eggs, but I rarely like how anyone else makes them. I have my own recipe that I love, but almost everyone has their own twist to making them.

If you have never liked Deviled Eggs, perhaps it is because you haven’t found the perfect recipe for you. Read Deviled Eggs to gather more information about them.

Italian Cuisine: Far More Than Pizza Or Meatballs

Wednesday, October 11th, 2006

With Italian food you can find meals to suit practically anyone. Choose from a variety of meats like beef, chicken, veal, and more. There are oodles of recipes for Italian Cuisine out there.

Choose Where To Dine Out Before You Leave Home With Restaurant Guides

Saturday, September 16th, 2006

Have you ever used the new-age concept called restaurant guides? These are simple websites found in cyberspace or net-land or what ever you wish to call it. The purpose of these wonderful restaurant guides is not only to inform you of every fine dining location around, but also to tell you how to get there …

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Cheese Pizza Facts For Pizza Lovers

Monday, September 11th, 2006

An Article About Cheese Pizza

Most of us are, if not pizza connoisseurs in our own right, pizza lovers.  It is (at least in this country, US) one of the top ten foods of choice. While it will do you no good for me to recommend the best, doughiest, richest, cheesiest, or other superlative pizza made in family-owned independent pizzerias locally, here in the SF Bay Area, and since there are already zillions of cheese pizza recipes and reviews online, I thought, if I can do this without bringing on even deeper cravings or making myself prematurely hungry, I thought I would give us a look at the cheese pizza trivia thus far (as of 2006, anyway) …

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