Food and Drink Articles (Sorted by date)

Christmas Recipes: Edible Gifts. No.1 of 8 – Florentines

Christmas recipe makes: 12 Calories per biscuit: 170 Preparation time: 15 minutesCooking time: 8-10 minutesNot suitable for freezingChristmas recipe ingredients:cherries, 25 g (1 oz)almonds, flaked 40 g (1.5 oz)butter, unsalted 60 g (2.5 oz)sugar,...
Paul CurranNovember 10, 2005

Old Time Banana Cake

As a child this was and still is my favorite cake, it is a really moist and tasty cake as well, ok lets get started, I assume that everyone knows that all ingredients should be at room temperature.½ pound butter4 eggs1-1/2 cups sugar1 cup sour...
Andrew KrauseNovember 10, 2005

Caffeine in Coffee

Caffeine is only one of several hundred chemicals found in coffee. However it is the most notorious because of the many physiological affects it has on the human body.
James GriersonNovember 10, 2005

Turkey Gravy Secrets Revealed

To make the best tasting turkey gravy you need three things; well-seasoned fat, flour, and a good rich broth. For each cup of finished gravy you will need one tablespoon of fat, one tablespoon of flour and 1 cup of broth.
Chef PhroncNovember 10, 2005

Chocolate Is Good for Us? Yes! (Third in a series)

This is my third in a series of articles on the happy health benefits of some of our favorite indulgences. Please read my related articles on coffee and tea, wine and beer.When the Spanish explorer Hernan Cortes came home from Mexico in the early...
Lisa J. LehrNovember 10, 2005

Brew Pubs and Beer Labels - New, targeted pixel ads are here

So much beer, so little time. With thousands of beer labels in the world and dozens of beer festivals in Canada alone, it’s been difficult to keep up with what’s new and exciting in the world of beer — until now.
Keith TomlinsonNovember 10, 2005

The Emerald Restaurant in Austin Texas

On my last trip to Austin, Texas I stopped in on my favorite restaurant - The Emerald Restaurant. Imagine a cottage that could have been picked from the emerald fields of Ireland.
Caterina ChristakosNovember 09, 2005

There Is More Then One Way To Prepare the Perfect Swiss Steak

More than likely your recipe will call for either round or chuck steak, but you can also use cube steak. The type of steak you use is entirely up to your palate.
Hans DekkerNovember 09, 2005

Coffee and Tea Are Good for Us? Yes! (First in a Series)

You’ll be pleased to learn that many of the foods and drinks you love are not just “okay” as an occasional indulgence—they’re good for you!
Lisa J. LehrNovember 09, 2005

Wine and Beer Are Good for Us? Yes! (Second in a Series)

This is my second in a series of articles about the pleasantly surprising health benefits of some of our favorite indulgences. I hope you’ll read my related articles on coffee and tea, and chocolate.
Lisa J. LehrNovember 09, 2005