Everything You Wanted To Know About Bordeaux Wine Tours

(Tue Jul 24th, 2007, by Terry Roberts)

When thinking about a vacation in France, there is always the image of going on one of the many delightful, relaxing and wonderfully delicious Bordeaux wine tours. The Bordeaux region of France has long been known for the amazing wines it has produce...

What are the requirements for becoming a chef?

(Tue Jul 24th, 2007, by Ralph Serpe)

So you are interested in the possibility of launching a career in the culinary arts? You more than likely have questions and want to make certain that a career as a chef is the right path for you. You may think that in order to become a chef, all you...

Ice Cream Makers

(Tue Jul 24th, 2007, by Garnett Foards)

I scream! You scream! We all scream for ice cream! To kids of all ages, ice cream is pure, sweet joy on a sultry summer day. You can go to the corner store or run to meet the ice cream truck, and you can choose from all sorts of frozen novelties and ...

Sweets and Savouries for Diwali

(Tue Jul 17th, 2007, by Liz Canham)

Entertaining family and friends is a large part of Diwali, so every home needs to be prepared to provide tasty nibbles for guests at a moment's notice. Diwali is a time of celebration and apart from the oil lights and candles which decorate homes, th...

The Humble Beginnings Of The Devilish Beverage From Ethiopia Called "Coffee"

(Tue Jul 17th, 2007, by Connie Limon)

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 c...

A Diwali Banquet

(Tue Jul 17th, 2007, by Liz Canham)

Diwali is a time for celebration amongst Hindus, the equivalent of a week culminating in New Years Day. Food is varied leading up to the big day, when there will be a sumptuous banquet. Apart from the sweets and savouries which are eaten at Diwali, t...

Understanding Wine Storage Cabinets

(Tue Jul 17th, 2007, by David Faulkner)

Human beings seem to have been blessed with an unlimited capacity for enjoyment and an unlimited imagination for creating things to enjoy. We will never know the name of the individual who first hit upon the idea of allowing grape juice to ferment in...

The Asian Pantry

(Tue Jul 17th, 2007, by Chef Vanda)

In addition to tasting great, Traditional Asian cooking is one of the healthiest cuisines around. Studies have shown that the traditional Chinese, Japanese and Thai diet is lower in cholesterol and saturated fat than American menus. Don't confuse the...

Your Kitchen is Cleaner

(Tue Jul 17th, 2007, by Chef Vanda)

The other day, New York City had a new tourist destination. People would gather around the window of a downtown chain fast food restaurant to watch rats play behind the counter and in the food preparation area. News cameras were on hand and all of N...

10 Reasons to Avoid Eating at a Restaurant

(Tue Jul 17th, 2007, by Chef Vanda)

Eating healthy meals at home, prepared with your specific tastes and needs should be the ultimate goal. All right, I admit I like eating at restaurants every once in a while but if you are trying to lead a wholesome, stress free life restaurants ...