Mexican Recipes - World Class Dishes In Your Kitchen!

(Mon Nov 21st, 2005, by Jonathan Teng)

Here are two **Must Try** Mexican recipes! They are HOT, tasty and so easy! Chiles Rellenos Meatballs 12 small potatoes, or 2 large baking potatoes 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound ground beef 1/2 pound Anaheim chili peppers 1/2 cup yellow onion...

Eleven Benefits of Green Tea

(Sun Nov 20th, 2005, by David Chandler)

Green tea is known to provide 10-40mg of polyphenols and has antioxidant activity greater than a serving of spinach, broccoli, carrots, or strawberries Studies show that green tea contains antioxidants, polyphenols, theanine, as well as a wide varie...

Oranges, Tangerines And Grapefruit, Oh My!

(Sat Nov 19th, 2005, by Tara Pearce)

While I won’t reveal my age, I am not quite old enough to have received an orange in my Christmas stocking, but I have heard tales from my parents. Even though when I was a child this wasn’t the “thing” to do, for nostalgic reasons, my parents would ...

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

(Sat Nov 19th, 2005, by Griffin Wetzstein)

This chocolate chip oatmeal cookie recipe is bit lighter and crisper than the traditional recipes. Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups rolled (old-fashioned) oats 1/2 ...

Setting A Festive Table - Tips For A Striking Presentation

(Sat Nov 19th, 2005, by Bob Kiefer)

You'll be slaving over a hot stove for hours, preparing a feast fit for kings this Christmas. From the turkey to the desserts, you put love into every recipe, and your family digs in with gusto. Why not add some festive touches to the table as well, ...

The Chinese Art of Cloisonne

(Fri Nov 18th, 2005, by Jane Roseen)

Cloisonné is a unique combination of copper and porcelain working skills, traditional painting, sculpting, and etching skills. Originating in Beijing during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), cloisonné is an intricate process that requires many years of t...

'Tis the Season for the Perfect Bowl of Texas Chili

(Fri Nov 18th, 2005, by Joe Johnson)

There is nothing like it on a cool Fall day, or especially on Superbowl Sunday...a steaming, hot bowl of fresh Texas chili. It warms you from your tongue all the way to your belly. Having moved to Ottawa, the coldest capital in the world, from Houst...

What wine really is (just in case you thought you knew)

(Fri Nov 18th, 2005, by Neil Best)

Although millions of people across the globe enjoy wine, very few of them know exactly what it is about a particular wine that they enjoy. By understanding each of the different components of wine, you can quickly establish the parts you prefer, and ...

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The Lobster

(Fri Nov 18th, 2005, by Lee Dobbins)

Ever wonder what lobsters eat, or why they are red? How about the right way to cook them and what that green stuff is? Here's some interesting facts about our favorite summer meal. We love to eat them, but what do they eat? Lobsters crawl around the...

Aging Gracefully

(Fri Nov 18th, 2005, by Paul Kreider)

When a zinfandel or merlot (and most red wine) is young, generally within 3-5 years of the vintage date on the bottle, it shows a lot of deep purple color, intensive fruit in the nose, somewhat hot alcohol to the taste and less overall smoothness tha...