When It Comes To Sushi, I Have No Class
While I was growing up on Cape Cod I would go to the fish pier every Sunday Morning with my Dad to pick up a fresh fish.. Part of the ritual would be to stand on the dock and watch the boats unload....... Continue reading When It Comes To Sushi, I Have No Class..

What Do I Have To Do To Become A Good Chef
Being a chef is a very physical profession. You are required to remain on your feet almost constantly. Along with that, you must also be stirring, kneading, and chopping your foods. Many times, you ...... Continue reading What Do I Have To Do To Become A Good Chef..

Would You Like to Learn How to Bake Bread?
Even if you have never baked bread before, I can just about guarantee that your very first loaf out of the oven will be so mouth-watering that you’ll amaze yourself (not to mention family and friends...... Continue reading Would You Like to Learn How to Bake Bread?..

Specialty Gourmet Coffee
Specialty gourmet coffee is a very hot commodity in today's market. The consumption of gourmet coffee has steadily grown with consumers enjoying the more sophisticated tastes of gourmet coffee beans....... Continue reading Specialty Gourmet Coffee..

Serving Wine
Serving Temperatures The flavors of both red and white wines fall apart if they are too warm. It is advisable to chill your reds in the fridge for about twenty minutes before serving them, and whites...... Continue reading Serving Wine..

Cookie Baking Tips
Making better cookies is a lot easier if you understand the difference between the average commercial bakery and the home kitchen. These tips will allow you to make better cookies at home whether it ...... Continue reading Cookie Baking Tips..

Caffeine -I Bet You Didn't Know This! Health and Nutrition!
What exactly is caffeine? It is a colorless, somewhat bitter substance that is found in coffee, tea, chocolate and cola. It is also in many over- the-counter medicines and in many diet/weight loss su...... Continue reading Caffeine -I Bet You Didn't Know This! Health and Nutrition!..

The Skinny on Oats, Oatmeal, Vitamins Nutrition for Skin Care and Bath Products
Oats (botanical name Avena sativa) An oat is a grass that produces a fibrous root and a hollow jointed stem with narrow, flat, pale-green leaves. Oats are native to southern Europe and eastern Asia. ...... Continue reading The Skinny on Oats, Oatmeal, Vitamins Nutrition for Skin Care and Bath Products..

Pasadena California Dining
According to the latest U.S Government census the city of Pasadena, California has a population of just under 140,000, however the city boasts in excess of 500 dining establishments. Pasadena has a w...... Continue reading Pasadena California Dining..

You Know You're Craving Sweets A Bit Too Much When...
You know that you’re craving sweets a bit too much when.... You buy bags of miniatures of your favorite candy bar because you’re convinced that since they’re smaller you won’t be eating quite as much...... Continue reading You Know You're Craving Sweets A Bit Too Much When.....

In Search of the Hamdog
Folks, this week’s column is the beginning of a pilgrimage for me... I mean it, this week’s column is the beginning of a truly personal pilgrimage for me, one of truly deep meaning, one of truly grea...... Continue reading In Search of the Hamdog..

Helen's Pan Fried Seabass
Fish is, as they say, good for you. It contains a wealth of 'good' fats and protein, not to mention vitamins. Most people, however, seem a little restricted in their choice of fish, sticking with tro...... Continue reading Helen's Pan Fried Seabass..

Garlic Compound Allicin Prevents Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension
A study suggested that eating two cloves of raw garlic a day could protect against a severe form of pulmonary hypertension. The study was performed on rats. A small dose of monocrotalline was used on...... Continue reading Garlic Compound Allicin Prevents Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension..

The Cabbage Soup Diet Explained
This one is almost certainly in the 'Fad' camp. And you REALLY have to like cabbages in order to try this diet! You probably won't be surprised to find that this 7 day diet plan requires you to eat c...... Continue reading The Cabbage Soup Diet Explained..

Introduction to Italian Wine
Each year, it is not uncommon for Italy to find itself at the top of a number of wine-related lists, not the least of which ranks it as the largest producer, exporter and consumer of wine in the worl...... Continue reading Introduction to Italian Wine..

Harvest Sweet Potato Pie
Pastry: 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) Five Roses All Purpose Flour 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt 1/2 cup (125 ml) cold butter, cubed 1 egg 1 tsp (5 ml) white vinegar cold water Filling: 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) cooked...... Continue reading Harvest Sweet Potato Pie..

How To Grow Luscious Tomatoes
The tomato is the most commonly grown vegetable in the States. Here are some tips on how to grow your own bountiful crop of tomatoes. Tomatoes should be grown in full sunlight. Tomato plants requir...... Continue reading How To Grow Luscious Tomatoes..

10 Critical Ways To A Perfectly Food-Safe Kitchen
Food poisoning is related to unsafe food, a dirty kitchen, and dirty kitchen appliances. If you follow some safety rules, food poisoning will never occur. Your Refrigerator 1. Freezing does NOT kill...... Continue reading 10 Critical Ways To A Perfectly Food-Safe Kitchen..

Edith's Cake That Thrilled the French
Twenty-three chefs who cooked for world royalty and heads of state (The Club des Chefs des Chefs) were, during their 1987 visit to the U.S., wined and dined with the best our finest chefs had to offe...... Continue reading Edith's Cake That Thrilled the French..

The GI Diet Explained
The latest 'hot' diet to hit the market is the 'GI Diet' or 'Glycaemic Index' diet. Used by stars such as Kylie Minogue and Helen Porter, the GI Diet was invented in 1981 by Dr David Jenkins and is a...... Continue reading The GI Diet Explained..

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