Archive for 2010
Spanish Food Is All About Variety
One of the two countries that make the Iberian Peninsula, Spain is truly blessed with natural bounty. It has the longest sea shore line in Europe and is blessed with fertile lands. The country boasts of a large variety of vegetables and the dry arid climates is just perfect for olives and grapes, all a [...]
Hidden Wine Secrets You Did Not Know About
You may enjoy wine, but not be aware of the wine secrets that can enhance your pleasure. Each time you see a wine snob swirling the wine, sniffing it and then sipping it with their closed eyes, you think what it is that the other guy knows and you don’t. Well here are a few [...]
The Turkey Stuffing Challenge
Christmas is about to come, so if you are still wondering about the turkey, here is a recipe that will help you impress your guests. The Christmas turkey stuffing is usually different than the Thanksgiving one. The ingredients you need are: 2 oz butter, fresh sage, 12 strips of pancetta, 1 bulb of garlic, 4 [...]
Exotic Cocktails And Why Should They Be Enjoyed?
Exotic cocktails can bring in the oomph to any party, so it makes sense that you add a few to your repertoire. Cocktails are not all that hard to master, if you know what to use, how to use and how much of it to use. Here are a few exotic cocktails that will remind [...]
Marzipan – the Sweet Addition to the Christmas Baking
The marzipan is one of the oldest sweets in the world. The origin of this delicacy is shrouded in the mystery of the time and probably that’s why there are various stories about it. It is known, that in the ancient times the practice to mix almonds with sugar-cane juice was very popular in the [...]
Endives: A Healthy Dish You Love To Cook
Endives are a leafy vegetable from the daisy family. They are a great addition to salads and other dishes. Endives hold well on their own to when cooked well. Cooking endives is quite simple if a few things are kept in mind. Endives belong to the chicory family, thus a slight bitterness is to be [...]
Minestrone – an Italian Tradition for Cold Winter Days
The Minestrone is one of the most popular Italian soups and it is a favorite meal for millions of people around the globe. In case you want to cook something different and very delicious, here is an original recipe for Minestrone. The ingredients you need are: ¼ olive oil, 1 clove garlic, 1 1/3 chopped [...]
Choose Carefully The Indian Restaurant’s Delights!
Many carry the notion that food at or from an Indian Restaurant is unhealthy, as Indian cuisine with its spices and curry is not a very healthy cuisine. On the contrary it is the choices that you make that are unhealthy, for authentic Indian food is not unhealthy but may be one of the healthiest [...]
Thumbprint Cookies – the Joy of Old Traditional Sweets
The Thumbprint cookies are one of the most popular sweets, so you should certainly try them out. The preparation isn’t difficult at all. Neither does it take much time. The ingredients you need are: ½ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup white sugar, 1 egg, ½ tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup flour, 1/8 tsp salt, ¾ [...]
Baking A Wedding Cake Is A Challenge Worth Taking
Wedding cakes can be an expensive affair and more so for a bride who may be on a budget. Cakes done by professional bakers look great but cost the earth. You too can make your own wedding cake with a little planning and patience or may be you have a cousin or friend who will [...]
