Food and Drink Articles

The Beauty Of Sparkling Wine

sarahk — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 07:35:36 +0000

Sparkling wines are well known for their tiny bubbles that race to the surface. Sparkling wine is one of the most exotic yet refreshing types of wine, providing memories and happiness once the cork is released into the air. For many years, this exotic wine has proven to be among the most popular types of [...]

Meatballs, especially from Italy and Mexico!

sarahk — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:56:44 +0000

It’s all from Italy and Mexico! Yes it’s those delicious meatballs! Meatballs… how good they are… enjoy the recipe! Mexican Meatball and Rice Yield: 6 servings Mexican Rice: ~4 oz (1 can) Chopped Green ~3 cups Cooked Seasoned Rice ~1/2 lb Monterey Jack Cheese cut into stripes ~1 pint Dairy Sour Cream For the Meatballs: [...]

Tea Tasting for a Living

sarahk — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:45:29 +0000

Tea tasting is a specialised job in the tea industry which is required to assess the quality of tea. Though derived from the same species of tea plant, Camellia sinensis, the taste of tea can vary significantly. Like wine, the tea’s terroir (a combination of soil, climate and topography) defines the taste. The varying conditions [...]

Indian Food, Appetizer and Amazingly Fabulous Cuisine

sarahk — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:40:10 +0000

When you think of India, the first thing that comes in mind is its food. Yes that’s true. Most of the people across the world think of India as a democratic republic with a huge variety of healthy Indian recipes and diverse culture. And that is pretty much true also. India is known for its [...]

Discover The Wonders Of Espresso

sarahk — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:18:02 +0000

Stop by any local coffee house and you will most likely find something on the menu called espresso. If you have never tried an espresso you may want to give one a try the next time you visit your local coffee house. This magical, wonderful mixture may become your most favorite type of coffee drink. [...]

Barbecue How to’s and Two BBQ Recipes

sarahk — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:13:28 +0000

Barbecuing is a widespread and honored tradition. Three out of four american families own a barbecue grill and use it, on average, four to five times per month. What better way is there to have fun with friends and family than to have a barbecue? Before putting the meat on the barbecue it is a [...]

Beyond the South Beach Diet – How to Cook Low-Carb Long Term

sarahk — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:05:37 +0000

The South Beach Diet is one of the most popular diets in decades. All over the world, people are taking off weight by stripping carbs and, in the process, learning to eat healthier meals. One of the true beauties of South Beach is that it teaches you a whole new way of eating for a [...]

Radical Recipe For Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

sarahk — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:01:56 +0000

Here’s a slightly radical recipe for chocolate molten lava cake. The creamy melted caramels are a show-stopping surprise! Molten Lava Chocolate Cake Ingredients: 1-1/4 cup butter 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 4 medium eggs 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup flour 12 caramel candies 1/4 cup evaporated milk, divided Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease [...]

5 Key Tips On Cooking With Wine

sarahk — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:25:25 +0000

Many of us have fond memories of the late Julia Child enthusiastically adding wine to many of her most popular dishes. Europeans, particularly the French and Italians, have been creating culinary masterpieces with wine for centuries. Americans, in recent times, have started adding wine to popular recipes. Acheiving success cooking with wine is relatively easy, [...]

Gourmet Cooking Preparation Techniques

sarahk — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:22:19 +0000

Gourmet cooking involves precise techniques. These techniques can be as varied as gourmet cooking styles and cuisines. Mastering gourmet cooking techniques will only come with practice. As in many things, first you need to learn basic techniques and methods in gourmet cooking. Gourmet cooking can make use of any cooking style. When stir-frying meat, you [...]