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There's nothing like the perfect espresso. Finely ground, dark roasted coffee, pressed and percolated into a strong, rich coffee drink that delights the senses and perks up your day.

For most of us, brewing up our morning cup of coffee is more than just a necessity, it is a matter of convenience. Each night, millions of us coffee lovers pile heaping tablespoons of our favorite gourmet coffees into those paper filters, fill the...

The first Christmas we spent with my in-laws in their new country home, my mother-in-law wisely gave me a slow cooker. Her thoughtful gift helped Dan and I enjoy the most convenient of all cooking methods, even with our long work days and...

ROAST DUCK 5 lb Duckling,excess fat removed1 T Soy Sauce1/2 t Salt1/2 t Peppercorns,Szechwan, Coarsely Ground2 T Honey2 T Vinegar,Chinese, riceDRESSING 1 t Mustard,drySaltPepper,white, ground2 t Sugar1/2 t Garlic,finely chopped1 1/2 T Soy Sauce1/3 c...

Whether it’s a party, a quiet day in the house or just cruising downtown with friends, there’s always an occasion (or excuse) to gratuitously munch on chocolate.Everyone loves chocolates, especially the types made from those secret vintage...

So you’ve tasted the offerings of the caterer and you’ve selected your main menu options. What about drinks?What’s on tapMuch like selecting the menu options, you will need to factor in what kinds of drinks everyone would like to...

Facts about nutrition are becoming important to a greater number of people and that is terrific news for your health. There is an old saying that states: “You are what you eat.” – This holds true today just as it did centuries ago;...

Why is that whenever you see a recipe with the finished cookies pictured and then try to duplicate those cookies they never come out "just right"?

When Hoodia was discovered the very first animal trials to test it was with Rats. The rats that were fed with Hoodia stopped eating completely. Rats are well know as animals that will eat anything and everything.

Holiday parties are wonderful but the vast array of rich and tempting foods can become a bit overwhelming. I have some recipes for this time of year that, while delicious, are not quite as rich as the standard fare.