Food and Drink Articles (Sorted by popularity)

Choosing a Wine Gift Basket

During the holiday season, most of us are in a frantic search for presents for loved ones and friends. Next time, instead of the usual hassle of selecting a gift which will suit him or her, try sending a wine gift basket instead.
PeterJune 06, 2004

Butter Cream Icing Recipes

Recipe 11 ½ cups of different types of vegetable shortenings 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons flavors (colorless) 2 pounds of confectioner’s sugar ¼ to ½ cup of water or milk (water is a good choice, but milk goes well with lavender...
Michael LeembruggenMarch 17, 2006

Valentine Gifts From The Heart

One of my fondest childhood memories is of my mother helping me make a Valentine's box to take to school. We pulled out white paste, an old shoebox, scraps of doilies, and construction paper.
Rondi Hillstrom Davis and Janell Sewall OakesFebruary 02, 2004

How to Choose a Wine Rack to Fit Your Style and Budget

Cultivating an appreciation of wine is a growing trend in the US. Shops specializing in wine are appearing throughout the country, not just in the traditional vineyard regions of California, Oregon, and Virginia.
Jason ConnorsMarch 05, 2006

What Are Gift Baskets?

Where Did the Basket Originate?Since the beginning of mankind, man has woven grasses, straw, twigs and branches to create baskets. Early uses for the basket were to store dry goods and to transport food and materials.
Larry FlynnNovember 22, 2005

10 Easy Ways To Protect Your Family From Food Poisoning

Do you realize the many ways that bacteria can contaminate the food YOUR FAMILY eats? Do you know how to tell if your food is THOROUGHLY cooked to keep YOUR family safe from Food Poisoning?
Terry NichollsFebruary 28, 2004

Cacciucco

A common trait of all Mediterranean culinary traditions is the dish cooked in a covered earthware (terracotta) recipient, either of fish or meat. Fish based stews change name from country to country: Cacciucco in Tuscany, Brodetto on the Adriatic,...
David Russo VMD, PhDNovember 06, 2006

Japanese Home Cooking - Beyond Sushi

In general, the Japanese people are very healthy and live longer than any other culture in the world. Why is this? Many people attribute it to the way they eat.
Cynthia BatesApril 03, 2006

Red Pepper Lamb Kofta in a Rogan Josh Sauce

(NC)—Kofta is similar to kebab, except for the fact that ground meat is used, shaped into golf ball-sized servings. Like many classic Indian dishes, it comes in various forms, some of them requiring elaborate and lengthy preparation.
News CanadaDecember 03, 2003

Spice up Your Life

How many of you have ever wondered where one of your friends does his shopping because of how good his food tastes? Dying to find the freshest vegetables and the most succulent meat to improve your own skills?
Raul PopMarch 24, 2007