Russian Imperial Stout – Resurrecting a Recipe

(Thu Apr 7th, 2011, by Dustin Canestorp)

Russian Imperial stout has been brewed by craft brewers for some time. It's a heavily flavored brew, with a high alcohol content. The brew originated in London and got its name because it was imported to Russia. The high alcohol content was ...

Fermenters: What You Should Know

(Thu Apr 7th, 2011, by Dustin Canestorp)

Home brewing is an amazing hobby, with deep ties to the ancient past. It's also a lot of fun to make your own beer at home. Once you have purchased your equipment (or starter kit), it's tempting to leap right in and keep going. However, it's...

Forced or Natural Carbonation?

(Thu Apr 7th, 2011, by Dustin Canestorp)

Today, most beers are carbonated at least to some extent. While this was not always the case, most of us have come to prefer the carbonated varieties to "still" brews. There are two types of carbonation that you need to know about for home b...

Beer Kits: Important Information before You Buy

(Thu Apr 7th, 2011, by Dustin Canestorp)

Are you looking to get involved with brewing beer at home? It's a growing trend. The craft brew scene in the US has skyrocketed, and most of these microbreweries and nano brewers started out right where you are – about to brew their first ...

Brewing Equipment 101: Essential Tools

(Thu Apr 7th, 2011, by Dustin Canestorp)

If you are going to get involved in home brewing beyond simply making a kit beer, then you need to have some specific equipment on hand. Having the right tools and equipment is vital to creating the best possible beer. You will find that mos...

Personalized Chocolate Favors - Make People Feel Special

(Thu Apr 7th, 2011, by orsondixon)

The feeling of chocolate melting in your mouth is simply awesome, right? Who does not love chocolate, especially after watching the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? A recent report states that an average American consumes about 1...

Vietnamese Cooking Techniques

(Thu Apr 7th, 2011, by Lam Bong)

As a journalist, I have traveled the world to explore its beauty and share my breathtaking experiences to the public. I become easily mesmerized by the splendor and magnificence of every country - its culture, people, ways of living, governm...

Ina Garten Brunch Recipes

(Thu Apr 7th, 2011, by Raja)

Unlike popular belief cooking need not be tedious. You can have plenty of fun putting together various vegetables, flour, nuts and spices if only you know the correct way to do so. That is when Ina Garten, a former White House nuclear policy...

Breadstick Recipes

(Thu Apr 7th, 2011, by Raja)

Did you know that breadsticks originated in Turin and the surrounding areas of Italy? Today breadsticks are used as appetizers in restaurants and homes. Since breadsticks are easy to make, most people like to bake their own breadsticks in or...

Shoppers Should not Have to Choose Between Healthy Food and Affordable Prices

(Wed Apr 6th, 2011, by Alison Withers)

Copyright (c) 2011 Alison WithersSales of organic food dropped by around £100 million in 2010 according to newly released figures from the UK's Soil Association, contrasting with its earlier predictions that the sector would recover by betw...