Posted in food & drinks on Dec 31st, 2008
Bottled water vs tap water is a debate which has been raging for years. Ever since the fear about contaminants in municipal water supplies first sprang up, more and more people have sought bottled water as a safer, healthier alternative. But the more we learn about water treatment standards, the muddier the line between tap water and bottled water has grown.
Posted in food & drinks on Dec 31st, 2008
Barbecuing is a way of life for me. There is nothing better than barbecuing for family and friends and seeing the smiles on their faces. You can never learn enough about it.
Posted in food & drinks on Dec 31st, 2008
What does your average Indian restaurant serve? Curry, right? But did you know that the taste of the curry differs based on the region it originates from? It makes for great conversation the next time you sit to in an authentic Indian restaurant.
Posted in food & drinks on Dec 31st, 2008
Our pets, for instance, reptiles, amphibians and birds, nowadays, can be well fed with live crickets, crickets, meal worms (Tenebrio molitor L) and other reptile products. If we use live crickets as a fish bait scientifically which has essentials for fish growth much better than any other fish food, we can help its growth in certain time effectively.
Posted in food & drinks on Dec 31st, 2008
Whether it’s a small, intimate gathering of 10 people or a full blown event of 100 or more, the stress of hosting a gala can be tiresome from getting the menus in order to the last bouquet of flowers on the linen draped tables. One can use all the help they can get to make this as entertaining and exciting as you had planned.
Posted in food & drinks on Dec 31st, 2008
Cooking is part of the fun when you are planning a party but some people get into a panic, worrying that they have under- or overestimated the amount of food required, whether the food they are making will be enjoyed by everyone or whether their party food recipes will turn out right. Guessing How Much Food for a Party Unfortunately, there is no scientific formula for working out how much food for a party. It is more of an art and the more parties you cater for, the more you will be able to …
Posted in food & drinks on Dec 31st, 2008
Collard greens are a staple most southern gardeners value. Collard greens are dark, leafy and full of vitamins. Collard greens, with their slightly bitter taste and chewy texture are misunderstood creatures of the vegetable world. A Collard greens recipe, by tradition, is generally not for those 30 minute meals.
Posted in cooking on Dec 31st, 2008
“Cooking with a Baby on Your Hip” defines “hip” in more ways than one. Not only does it give you fun recipes to make while you’re in the throes of parenting an infant (i.e., always with a baby on your hip!), but the cool design and easy recipes in this book are designed to make you feel “hip and happy”!
Posted in food & drinks on Dec 31st, 2008
Many traditional medicines used honey to cure various ailments, and it is not surprising, because we know that since 2 500 years ago the man had consumed various purposes. Since the ancient Egyptians and, on this side of the world, several Mesoamerican cultures had found its properties, especially the healing of wounds. At various points around the globe has been used to prevent contamination of wounds, treat mastitis in dairy cows, cure peptic ulcers, gastroenteritis to alleviate and control the tub. Currently one of the peculiarities of the honey that attracts more research universities and laboratories around the world is its power antibiotic course.
Posted in food & drinks on Dec 31st, 2008
If you are organizing an event, food catering will surely be on your planning agenda. How much budget have you allocated for food catering? If you intend to hire a food catering company, you need to make sure that the cost of hiring is within your allocated budget.
