Jan 29
Waffles have been the comfort food in many a kitchen. A waffle is a flat batter cake cooked between two hot plates that are called a waffle iron. Belgian waffle irons provide deep pockets to catch the butter and syrup. There is nothing like a warm, buttery waffle swimming in syrup. The waffle irons of old sat on a gas fired or wood stove. You had to heat both sides of the plate before you added the batter. It took practice and acquired skill to know when the iron was hot enough to pour your ...
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Jan 28
Who could have ever guessed that one of the next big things in gourmet movements could be coffee for such a long time? It used to be that coffee was just part of a meal, but now knowing about it is an important part of most foodie repertoires. But more important than if you know some Jamaican Blue from some Java beans, coffee is a beverage for socializing, and a love for coffee helps make it easier to meet people worldwide. A lot of people who think they know a lot about coffee actually don't, ...
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Jan 27
Mediterranean Stuffed Sandwich Ingredients: 16 oz. loaf of round peasant-style bread 3 large tomatoes 1 large purple onion 1 green bell pepper 4 oz. crushed feta cheese 6 oz. canned of drained, rinsed tuna ½ cup of sliced kalamata olives 1 cup of fresh basil chopped 2 tbs. of drained, rinsed capers 2 tbs. balsamic vinegar 1 tbs. of Dijon mustard 1 tbs. of olive oil 2 cloves of minced garlic Directions: Cut the bread horizontally in half, and hollow the centre of one half, leaving only a ...
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Jan 24
Whether it's the Christmas holiday season or the middle of summer, the necessity of having to shop for a birthday or anniversary present is inevitable. While it's always a thrill to find just the right gift for a friend or associate, sometimes issues such as lack of time or the difficulty of trying to find a unique gift: how many ties can you buy your brother in law, make the buying experience stressful and a hassle. Unique gourmet gifts: salmon, lobster, crab and steak There's really no need ...
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Jan 23
Coffee is the worlds most popular and consumed beverage. It is usually served hot prepared from the roasted seed of coffee beans. Its popularity has given birth to many kinds of instant coffee. The word coffee entered the English way back in 1598 from the Italian word "caffa" via the Turkish word "kahveh" through the Arabic word "qahwa". The ultimate origin of the word is uncertain there being several legendary account of the origin of the drink. Coffee is such a drink which is liked by all ...
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Jan 22
Do you realize the intricate and varied history of coffee as you sip on a cup of coffee? There is a long and entertaining story of how coffee was invented, how it migrated to your particular cup and an unending effort to produce the many flavors of coffee that continue to make it such a popular beverage. Each country has added its taste preference and its own way of brewing as coffee spread around the world. This has resulted in a plethora of coffee drinks for us all to savor and enjoy. The ...
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Jan 20
Have you ever really thought about what goes into a good cup of coffee? If you are anything like me you probably haven't, for the simply reason you are too engrossed unwinding and enjoying the rich aroma and taste to bother with any of the technical side of the brew. The deepest I have ever gone when I have a cup of the rich umber beverage in my hand is to let my mind drift off with the floating steam. The information on the wrapper might tell you a bit about the beans you're drinking but ...
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Jan 18
Beverages are as plentiful on this planet as opinions-well almost. It seems there is a new beverage on the market every time I turn around. This is a good thing in a world where tastes are evolving and people tend to tire of the same thing day in and day out. The same holds true with our drinks of choice. It's amazing how quickly the beverage industry has evolved in the past and continues to evolve today. Now you don't have a choice of white milk or chocolate milk, there are many options in ...
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Jan 17
Sbiten, the traditional beverage for wintertime in Russia, is a drink with a long, colorful history. Research shows that sbiten has been around since the fourteenth century. Traditionally, Sbiten was served from oft-heated copper samovars by the sbitenshchik, who served it up until the beginning of the twentieth century on Russian street corners. I have always loved all things Russian. For the past twenty years, I have collected stamps from Russia and outlying territories, and have an ...
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Jan 16
"Organic" has some quite specific legal definitions in most developed countries. In the U.S, all farms or products claiming to be "certified organic" must be guaranteed by a USDA-approved independent agency to be meeting the following guidelines: * Sound records kept of all operations * No use of antibiotics or hormones in livestock * No use of genetically modified organisms * No irradiation * Use sound soil conservation and crop rotation practice * And most importantly, that there has been no ...
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