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Plan the Perfect Wedding Shower 2007-05-18 01:31:00 by: ARA (ARA) - A wedding shower should be fun for everyone involved: the bride, the guests, and even the hostess. A little advance planning ensures that happens. First, a bit of etiquette: the shower is usually hosted by the maid or matron of honor, or a close family friend. The guest list should include only people who have been invited to the wedding, unless the shower is hosted by co-workers. Shower
s are traditionally held a month or two before the wedding; this can be a very stressful and busy time for the bride, so make sure the date fits into her schedule before making all the arrangements. Showers are supposed to help the bride and groom equip their new home, so they’re often planned around a specific theme: recipe showers, camping showers, linen showers, etc. In choosing a theme, consider things that are important to the bride. Does she love to cook? Consider a recipe party. Does she like to entertain? How about a “stock the bar” shower? Is the couple moving into a new Read more:Perfect
Sandwich Rolls 2007-05-09 23:47:00 by: News Canada 2 3/4 cups (675 ml) Five Roses All Purpose White Flour or Never Bleached, or with Wheat Bran 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar 1 tsp (5 ml) salt 1 tbsp (15 ml) Instant yeast 1 cup (250 ml) water 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 1 beaten egg Reserve 1/2 cup (125 ml) flour. Mix remaining flour, sugar, salt and yeast in a bowl. Heat water with oil until warm to touch (50ºC/125ºF). Stir warm liquid into dry ingredients. Mix enough reserved flour to make soft dough that does not stick to bowl. Turn out onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic about 8 min. Cover; let rest 10 min. Divide dough into 10 or 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into small elongated loaves. Place in tight rows onto greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise in warm draft-free place until doubled in size about 30 min. Brush with beaten egg. Bake at 190ºC (375ºF) for 15 to 20 min. For "free" recipes call Five Roses at 1-800-561-3455 or visit www.fiveroses.ca. - News Canada About the author:News Canada provid Read more:Sandwich
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Cooking for a Holiday Crowd Made 2007-05-03 06:31:00 Easy (Peasy) by: ARA ARA) - The holidays. A time for loads of family, gifts and good cheer. Unfortunately, the holidays also can be a huge headache when it comes to cooking a holiday dinner for a house filled with people. Plus, you’re probably sick to death of turkey and wish you could serve something a little different to your holiday guests. Here’s the thing: you can! They call me the Naked Chef because I like to prepare easy, no-fuss meals. I reckon the same should go for holiday meals. The perfect holiday dinner can be prepared pretty easily, without a whole lot of extra steps -- especially when you have the right range to work with. Lucky for me, Amana has given me one of their new ranges, and it works just great. You should see it -- this range is the largest one for its size on the market, with 5.22 cubic feet of capacity -- which is large enough to let me prepare an entire holiday meal at once. It’s the size of Royal Albert Hall! On the outside, though, it’s a standar Read more:Holiday
A Simple Approach to Entertaining 2007-04-26 02:13:00 by: ARA (ARA) – Carmen Parmeter wanted to do something different this year for her birthday -- so she called her granddaughter. The 83 year old wanted to throw a party for her friends, but needed some inspiration. “She has a group of gals who meet to celebrate their birthdays every month,” says her granddaughter Macaille Mahoney. Most of the women all live in the same apartment complex and have been socializing for years. Mahoney suggested something she thought her grandmother’s friends would enjoy: a party featuring menu items from Tastefully Simple
, a gourmet food company that sells products through home taste-testing parties. In a fun, social setting, guests have the opportunity to taste-test appetizers, soups, breads, main courses and desserts. A representative from the company is available to offer recipe and entertaining tips. It’s an easy and enjoyable way to entertain a group -- especially those who appreciate good food. Parmeter liked the idea, and enlisted her gran Read more:Entertaining
Cowboy Themed Parties Ring in Fall with a Yee-haw 2007-04-21 11:01:00 by: ARA (ARA) - Barbecues are not just for summer anymore, but the rich flavors can be enjoyed year-round and even in-doors. As kids head back to school this fall, a great way to celebrate is with a Cowboy
themed BBQ. “Kids of all ages have an inner-cowboy screaming to come out” says Dotty Griffith, author of “The Contemporary Cowboy Cookbook” and an expert on entertaining and cooking cowboy-style “Whether you are rounding up the gang for a back-to-school bash or just celebrating a birthday, a cowboy themed party is an easy way to engage children, have fun, and create an experience that is sure to be unforgettable.” Here are a few suggestions to help you “rustle up” a good time: Lasso the Gang: Create eye-catching, mood-setting invitations with your kids by writing out the party details on construction paper, rolling them up in a colorful bandana and tying with twine. Also, consider finding horseshoes and attaching the invitation to them, or if the invitations can be h
Champagne raspberry punch 2007-04-14 23:03:00 by: NC 600 g 1.3 lb package of M&M Frozen Raspberries 625 mL (2-1/2 cups) orange juice 30 mL (2 tbsp) lemon or lime juice 50 mL (1/4 cup) sugar 750 mL (3 cups) champagne or sparkling wine Or 1 L (4 cups) unsweetened pineapple juice Thaw raspberries at room temperature; do not drain. Place raspberries with orange juice and lemon or lime juice in blender. Add sugar. Cover and process until smooth. To remove raspberry seeds, pour mixture through a fine sieve; transfer to 8 L / 2-quart pitcher. Stir in champagne, sparkling white wine or pineapple juice. Serve over ice. Makes 12 (150 mL/5 oz servings) Recipe courtesy of M&M Meat Shops - News Canada About the author:News Canada ************************************************ Submitted by Dr.Shoukath.ND Delicious Recipes - Home Based Business ************************************************ Circulated by Article EmporiumYou Don't Get Else Read more:Champagne
Make School Lunches Fun and Nutritious 2007-04-07 23:29:00 by: ARA (ARA) - As the beginning of the school year nears, parents once again face the challenge of preparing healthy lunches and snacks that their kids will actually eat. After all, you can send your child to school with a well-balanced lunch a home-ec teacher would be proud of, but if he trades his carrot sticks for a cupcake, all your efforts go down the drain. What parents need are ways to make healthy food fun for kids to eat. And since September is not only back-to-school month, but also “5 a Day” month (in honor of the FDA recommendation that everyone eat five servings of fruits and vegetables every day), what better time to incorporate these foods into your family’s diet. Every parent knows that some foods are more popular with kids than others. For example, most kids like bananas, but may not be so sure about papaya. While you want your child to try new tastes, their lunch box probably isn’t the place for that. Keeping kids’ taste buds in mind, here are some tips fr Read more:School
Barbeque Basics 2007-04-04 08:37:00 by: Valerie Giles There’s nothing more enjoyable than having friends and family gathered around amidst the wonderful smells of charcoal-grilled prawns, vegetables and selected favorites. Barbecuing is one of those time- honored rituals that go hand in hand with summertime. Whether you’re in your backyard or at you’re favorite camping site, barbecuing is a pleasure to be enjoyed by the whole family. Barbecuing has never been more exciting; with the endless designs of barbecues available and the myriad of barbecue cookbooks and cooking shows it really does take barbecuing into a whole new realm. With recipes for everything from grilled bananas to peaches and dry rubs for ribs, barbecues aren’t just for cooking steaks and burgers anymore. With all the available barbecuing options it helps to know a few of the barbecuing terms and barbecuing utensils that are used. Firstly, barbecues come in a wide variety of options; there are propane, natural gas and the standard barbecues for u Read more:Basics
Master A New Skill - Bread Baking 2007-03-31 23:12:00 by: Laura Childs Whole wheat, sourdough, oatmeal, potato -- the list goes on. All are delicious fresh from the oven, kneaded with love and patiently awaited as the loaves rise and bake. No matter what your favorite, the secret to bread-baking skill is practice. The Top Three Keys to Success...Fresh Ingredients, Patience and Kneading.1) The age and quality of yeast accounts for much of your bread-making success.2) Patience is required -- wait for two risings.3) Kneading commonly occurs twice; once after the first mixing, then again after the first rising.Let's Get StartedStart small with white bread. White bread is the easiest to bake and the ingredients are probably in your cupboard right now. Wouldn't you love to surprise your family at dinner tonight with a hot-from-the-oven treat?Once you have enjoyed success in baking a simple white bread you can easily expand your talents using the same recipe to include variety. While mixing a 2-loaf recipe add 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes, pe Read more:Master
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Recipes and Tips for a Seasonal Buffet with a Taste of Paradise 2007-03-29 01:34:00 by: ARA(ARA) – Hospitality, aloha (love or the spirit of giving) and ohana (family) are some of the key values in Hawaiian culture. These values also play an important role in the celebration of holidays as they are a special time of gift-giving, visiting with loved ones and feasting. A perfect way to incorporate these elements into your next holiday gathering is to create a lunch or dinner buffet. Using buffet service allows guests to relax, reflect and celebrate the seasons, much like the Hawaiian culture does with a luau. The following are some hiwahiwa (festive) and ono (delicious) recipes and tips provided by King’s Hawaiian for adding a touch of paradise to your holiday buffet. Buffet
s allow for an impressive and festive setting in a limited dining space and can accommodate service for large groups of people. Remember that because the food is all presented at the same time, your table should be arranged with artistry and care. Tips for hosting a holiday buffet: * Position pla Read more:Paradise
Soup to Nuts” Holiday Entertaining Guide 2007-03-25 06:41:00 by: ARA(ARA) - As the holidays approach, it’s natural for us to feel both festive and frantic and increasingly stressed as our list of errands gets longer than Santa’s. To make sure that this season is about true holiday spirit and joyous time with family and friends, heed the sage advice of an entertaining expert who shares her simple secret . . . serve soup! “Most soups are not complicated to make but they can have magical powers to help restore the soul, nurture and inspire the spirit and make a holiday party great fun for the host and guests” says Jana Kolpen, author and illustrator of the enchanting fable and cookbook, “The Secrets of Pistoulet,” and designer of the Pistoulet Dinnerware Collection for The Pfaltzgraff Co. Kolpen is a passionate cook who loves to entertain at home. Her successful motto is, “keep it fresh, seasonal, colorful and simple.” Depending on the soup recipe, it can be served as first course, entrée or even a delicious snack. Regardless of it Read more:Holiday
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Shaping Up Holiday Side Dishes 2007-03-22 01:12:00 by: ARA (ARA) - If dinner rolls and bread are usually guests at your holiday table, you can save a step and impress your guests by substituting savory stuffing loaves, muffins or balls. Molded stuffing is a tempting two-in-one side dish that is easy, too, since convenient packaged stuffing mix is the perfect foundation from which to start your adventure. Wowing your guests this way isn’t a new idea, but rather based on a very old, tried-and-true one. The archives that span 60 years of recipes from Mrs. Cubbison’s Foods are full of stuffing balls, loaves and muffins from the early days when the company began publishing its recipes for home cooks. The company was started in the early 1900s by the late Sophie Cubbison -- an outstanding cook who invented packaged stuffing mix. “Although these recipes take just minutes to make, because they are so interesting looking and tasting and different than what we traditionally serve today, they are showstoppers that draw ‘oohs’ and ‘ah Read more:Holiday
Wine: A Worthy Teammate for Football 2007-03-19 08:50:00 Wine: A Worthy
Teammate for Football
by: ARA(ARA) - Football and beer go together like baseball and hotdogs, but what about football and wine? Traditionally, wine has been benched on Sundays. But if you prefer to serve your guests something a step up from a can of suds, a nice glass of Cabernet Sauvignon on a chilly, fall afternoon can score a touchdown with your friends. Kim Caffrey, football fanatic and senior wine educator at Beringer Vineyards, shares her winning strategy for scoring big with wine on football Sunday: Evaluate your Players First, look at the wines available to you and what each one has to offer. Some traditional favorites are Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Chardonnay is a versatile white wine that combines both citrus and ripe pear flavors with a soft, rounded body and hints of spice that make it a good match-up for a variety of foods. Merlot, a popular pick, has a good fruit pop with silky raspberry and black cherry flavors that make it a great all
Tips for Eating Healthy This Winter 2007-03-16 02:35:00 by: ARA (ARA) - It’s easy to eat right during the summer months with an abundance of fresh produce available from a wide variety of sources. But as winter rolls around, those juicy ears of corn are just a memory. That doesn’t mean, however, that you drop your healthy eating habits with the dropping temperatures. You still need to get your five servings a day of fruits and vegetables. Make an effort to include fruits and vegetables at every meal. Since your options are more limited during the winter months, now’s the time to get creative by trying new recipes as well as sampling produce you haven’t eaten before. Winter brings a bumper crop of root vegetables like turnips, rutabagas and parsnips; squash; brussels sprouts; and more. Apples and pumpkins are the foundation of a variety of comforting, homey desserts. Here are some tips to help you chase away the winter chill by adding the flavors and healthy benefits of winter produce. As always, the key to buying t
Summer Days Are Happy Days 2007-03-13 11:11:00 by: ARA (ARA) - Summer
-- the farmers’ markets are bursting with fresh fruits, heavenly herbs and vividly colored veg., all ripe and ready to drop into recipes. But the easiest summer food is food you don’t have to cook. Instead of turning on the oven, reach inside your fridge for the best fruits and veg. of the summer. I keep mine in sight -- easy to do with my Amana Easy Reach Plus refrigerator, where the fresh food section is on top. No need to dig in the bottom drawers to find my figs; with my Amana refrigerator, everything is right where I need it. Here are two of my favorite easy recipes. Enjoy. Ice Pops It’s nice to have something cold and fruity in your hand when it’s a scorcher outside, and nothing beats ice pops. When I was a kid, my lovely Nan and granddad ran a village pub in Essex, England. Every year at the start of summer, they used to send me a huge box of about 200 ice pops. We’d store the pops in a big chest freezer outside the storage shed. This made me Read more:Happy
Surviving the Heat of the Kitchen 2007-03-09 10:04:00 by: ARA(ARA) - You’ve seen aspiring singing idols, survivors in the wilderness and gold-medal athletes. Now meet the Best Teen Chef in America Patricia Homma, who sautéed, roasted and whisked her way to the top award in a national high school Culinary Arts scholarship competition sponsored by The Art Institutes, a leading educator in design and culinary arts nationwide. After an intense two-hour cook-off, competing with 17 other high school seniors from around the country, Homma, an honors student at Wheeler High School in Marietta, Ga., was awarded the gold medal and a $30,000 scholarship to attend The Art Institute of Atlanta. The competition was held at The Art Institute of New York City. Homma dreams of having all her family and friends celebrate every holiday at her home, the way it was at her mom’s house growing up in Brazil. After she moved to the United States in 1997, Homma began to watch cooking shows on television after school and was inspired to try some recipes and Read more:Surviving
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Converting a Recipe for your CrockPot 2007-03-06 09:12:00 by: tony buel Crockpots vary but the low setting is typically around 100 degrees and its high setting is around 300 degrees. Knowing this, it is fairly easy to convert most recipes for use in your slow cooker. Some adjusments to cooking times will be a judgement call on your part, but some simple guidelines should help. Just follow a few simple rules and you're on your way. You should decrease the liquid since it does not boil away in a crockpot. Add cheeses and other milk product towards the end of your cooking since they tend to break down if they are cooked for too long. Brown any ground beef before adding to the crockpot. It will taste better and have better texture this way. Add rice and noodles at the end of your cooking as well. They will turn mushy if they are cooked too long. You can cook these separately and then combine them when it's time to serve. Add your spices at the end. If a stovetop recipe calls for 15-30 minutes, the crockpot should cook it for 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hrs
Crockpot Cooking - Advantages and Disadvantages 2007-03-03 10:01:00 by: tony buelIn my 'un-biased' opinion, the crockpot / slow cooker is one of the most convenient and easy to use appliances in my kitchen. The time savings features of the slow cooker and the delicious dinners that have resulted more than offset any minor drawbacks. Before I list my top reasons why the crockpot is the most useful appliance in any kitchen, I will list a few of the areas where it does not perform as well. - Large cuts of meat such as boneless prime rib or leg of lamb are still best when oven roasted. - Except for stews and chowders, the slow cooker does not cook fish very well. - The slow cooker collects a lot of the juices since the steam does not escape during cooking and these juices can become diluted and watery, which can affect the flavoring of the food. - If not careful, a slow cooker can overcook food -especially some of the more tender meats and poultry. These drawbacks are relatively minor compared to the positives which I will list now. - The slow cooker nee Read more:Advantages
Pesticides, Can we avoid them 2007-02-27 23:22:00 Pesticides, Can we avoid them?by: anna maria volpiWhy, unfortunately, just washing vegetables is not enough to ensure produce clean enough for consumption We all ingest lots of chemicals, one way or another. We breathe them, we drink them, and we eat them. The most troublesome are pesticides in produce. It makes me uncomfortable to think that while we are eating fruits and vegetables in reality we are also ingesting poisons that can accumulate in our bodies and make us very sick. This is food that supposes to be healthy and good for us! Even if the most toxic chemicals have already been banned for use in agriculture, pesticides in general are poisons designed to kill insects, weed, small rodents and other pests. The long time effects of these poisons on people are not completely known. Even the minimal risk with these pollutants is too much, when we think we may expose children. We should try to do every effort to minimize our intake of these adverse chemicals. Education is the key. Kn
Must Haves for Any At-Home Chef 2007-02-25 22:52:00 by: Michael Lansing With the holidays on their way soon, many people will be beefing up kitchens to handle the increased demand for ‘fit for a king’ meals. Not being a professional Chef shouldn’t stop you from being able to cook like one. But, you’ll need the right tools to create those tantalizing dishes. Read on and find out the five tools that no kitchen cook should be without.Mixing BowlsMake sure that you have a good, quality set of mixing bowls on hand – the bigger the better! Many dishes need to be beaten, blended or mixed. You’ll be glad you didn’t skimp on the mixing bowls when you need to perform any of those tasks. Most professional chefs prefer to use stainless steel mixing bowls. However, there are many quality plastic sets available, like the ones made by OXO. But be aware that plastic bowls can become hard to clean over time, especially if used for heavy duty sauces, and may need to be replaced.Pre-Seasoned CookwareCast iron skillets, pots and pans have lo
Frugal Menu Planning--Getting Started 2007-02-23 00:02:00 by: Cyndi Roberts Getting started making a plan for a week's worth ofmeals can surely be a bit daunting at first. Itneed not be complicated--though a little bit oftime spent planning will be well worth it!A good way to start is by looking at what you alreadyhave on hand -- sort of taking a visual inventory.Next,it's helpful to list on a piece of paper, all the mealsfor the coming week.For example, list all the days, then Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner, etc.On this list of meals, write down a main dish and a coupleof side dishes that you want to make, keeping in mind whatstaples are on hand in the cupboard and in thefreezer. Try to come up with as many meals as youcan with what you have on hand.Remember to write down some of the extras youthink you might like to make during the coming week --such as cookies, snacks or desserts.Always keep the ads from the local grocery storehandy and plan meals around the weekly specials,if possible. Don't just think about main dishes; ifbananas are on sal Read more:Frugal
Top Cookie Flavors for Baby Showers and Other Parties 2007-02-19 00:06:00 by: Criss White Cookie
s are a very popular treat at any party event and as a snack in general. There are now hundreds of different types of cookies that can be served to your guests and at parties. In case you are having difficulty choosing which flavors to serve, here are the five most popular cookie flavors based on our research study: 1. Chocolate Chip - This should be no surprise but chocolate chip tops the list by a landslide. Every cookie maker offers chocolate chip cookies, a delicious combination of batter and chocolate. Chocolate chip cookies were actually invented in the 1900's by Ruth Wakefield and have remain strong in popularity since then. 2. Fortune Cookies - Fortune cookies have also become popular at many occasions. A simple sweet cookie with a message inside that can be customized for any occasion. The history of the fortune cookie dates back to the 13th and 14th century, when secret messages were placed inside of moon cakes to coordinate an uprising against the Mon Read more:Flavors
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Organic Cream Cheese Brownies 2007-02-17 02:27:00 by: Mambo SproutsIngredients:************1 pkg NO PUDGE! Fat Free Fudge Brownie Mix (any flavor)1 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt3 oz. (6 Tbsp.) fat-free cream cheese, softened1/4 tsp. vanilla extractPreparation:************Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine No Pudge! mix and 2/3 cup of the yogurt according to package directions. Pourinto nonstick pan. Blend remaining yogurt, cream cheese and vanilla extract in small bowl. Dropteaspoonfuls of this mixture onto brownie dough. Use knife to marble mixture through brownies. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. For easy cutting, let brownies cool, then refrigerate until chilled.When wrapped in plastic, brownies stay fresh for two weeks.Servings: 16Nutritional data per serving: calories 104, fat 1g,protein 4g, sodium 130mg, carbohydrates 22g, dietary fiber 1gNutritional data in these recipes is approximate. It is provided by manufacturers or through analysis with industry software that uses USDA data. Persons on special diets requiring more specific nutri Read more:Organic
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Turn Your Love of Chocolate from a Secret Pleasure to a Fun Social Event 2007-02-14 05:58:00 by: Larry FriedlanLarry FriedlanChocolate
isn’t a Food, but an ExperienceFew words evoke the emotional enthusiasm people feel toward chocolate. It has a treasured place in our personal collection of memories - the Easter baskets, the birthday treats, the candy displays at Christmas, the heart that told you someone loves you. It started young. During our special times, chocolate was there - an integral part of the event. One taste of chocolate (or even the thought alone) makes the mouth water and the emotional associations rush in. It brings back the multitude of fondly-remembered feel-good experiences we didn’t want to end. So a great-testing piece of chocolate inevitably makes us happy inside. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that chocolate contains phenylethylamine (PEA), a natural substance that’s reputed to stimulate the same reaction in the body as falling in love. That’s why, even at times when we’re feeling down, anything chocolate feels so comforting. Chocolate is Meant t Read more:Social
Tips for Hosting a Dinner Party 2007-02-12 05:10:00 by: Melanie BreezeThere is nothing like an evening of good friends and good conversation. If you love to entertain friends and co-workers, but lack the funds for a traditional dinner party, you are in luck. If you shop smart, it doesn’t take a lot of money to throw an event that will make you the envy of your social circle. When all else fails, consider a potluck. Have each one of your guests bring their favorite dish or appetizer. It can be a lot of fun to try new recipes and variations.First off set the mood! A good dinner party is all about ambiance. Consider going to your local dollar store or discount store to purchase some inexpensive tapers and candles. They are an easy way to brighten up a room, and encourage conversation. Don’t be afraid to try something fun, either. Try a themed party like a Hawaiian theme, or an 80’s theme. The possibilities are endless, and it will help break the ice among your guests. Encourage your guests to dress up, for instant glamour.Once you ha Read more:Hosting
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Plan a Chinese New Year Party to Ring in the Year of the Monkey 2007-05-26 00:29:00 by: ARA (ARA) - If you went to China to ring in the new year, you’d be overwhelmed by a frenzy of family, festivities, food and fireworks! On Jan. 22, as the Chinese
say goodbye to the Year of the Ram, you can bring a little bit of China into your home by celebrating the beginning of the Year of the Monkey. A vivacious, inquisitive creature, the monkey indicates that the new year will be full of passion, liveliness and prosperity! Chinese New Year
festivities are just as dynamic and spirited as the monkey and are a traditional part of ancient Chinese culture. Bring Chinese New Year joy into the lives of your friends and family with time-honored cooking, colorful decorations and activities for everyone. Get colorful! Red and gold are traditional symbols of luck and prosperity. Red also frightens away evil spirits and keeps them from creeping into the new year. Nian is the new year monster known in China for terrorizing children around the new moon and is easily frightened by loud mus Read more:Party
Create a Family Heirloom Cookbook 2007-06-02 07:47:00 by: ARA (ARA) - Almost every family has a treasured recipe, handed down through generations, that is not only beloved because it’s delicious, but because it evokes memories of favorite family get-togethers. A family heirloom recipe book is a wonderful way to combine favorite dishes and family folklore. According to Cheryl Wolf, a performance artist and graphic design instructor at The New England Institute of Art, "Family
recipes are a valuable resource for a family history. I have built an entire performance around my family's recipes and the stories they evoke! "Breaking bread" together is life-affirming. What better way to reach back and bring personal history to the present?" Wolf adds, “A family recipe is also a family history, and can be a wonderful work of folk art.” For example, she says, take the opportunity to not only write down family recipes for generations to come, but include famous family stories (every family has them), photos and memorabilia as well. But how t Read more:Cookbook
Get in the “Spirits” for Holiday Celebrations 2007-06-10 03:52:00 by: ARA (ARA) – The holidays are almost upon us, and that means “’tis the season” for parties with co-workers, dinners with families, get-togethers with close friends and quiet nights by the fireside with loved ones. If you’re planning to do some entertaining, do everyone a favor and look beyond the traditional spiked eggnog and hot buttered rum. There are some better options; so here are a few suggestions to warm your belly and fill your guests with holiday cheer. Some Like it Hot On a cold winter day, there are few things better than a steaming mug of coffee, hot chocolate or mulled cider served with chestnuts or biscotti besides a roaring fire. Put some “fire” in the mug by adding one ounce (approximately a shot) of Vecchia Romagna Brandy and garnish with whipped cream. Brandy mixes exceptionally well with warm beverages (especially coffee) and adds a sweet, yet slightly spicy, bite to the drink. Vecchia Romagna, which is one of the oldest Brandy distillers in Italy, Read more:Spirits
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Cook from the Heart, Not by the Book 2007-06-17 06:26:00 by: ARA (ARA) - You don’t have to go by the book to create tasty, easy, sociable food. Easy-peasy meal preparation is all about stripping cooking down to its bare essentials (they don’t call me the Naked Chef for nothing!), using little techniques and conveniences to make the most of your recipes. It’s so simple: Skip the fuss and follow your heart. Here are some tips to take the stress out of cooking, whether you’re stirring up supper for your mate or hoping to impress the new in-laws: Dinners-in-a-Bag When Jools and I first moved to London we were completely broke, our kitchen was the size of a cupboard, and we were working opposite shifts. I didn’t want Jools to feed herself on frozen dinners, so I found myself custom-making the fantastic “Jamie Oliver Dinners in a Bag,” involving glorious aluminum foil. What I would do for Jools was make up a combo at 4 p.m. as I was going off to work and write with a marker pen “25 minutes at 425 F”, for example, on the foil. Ev Read more:Heart
Holiday java = festive coffee! 2007-06-30 03:08:00 by: NC (NC)—Why do people call coffee java? Java is an island in Indonesia with a warm, humid climate and rich volcanic soil – ideal conditions for growing coffee. The word "java" caught on after the Dutch colonized the island between 1619 and 1946 and brought the coffee plant to Java. Hence the name! Hamilton Beach, makers of the BrewStationTM coffeemaker, offers this tasty recipe for a festive cup of java. Hot Coffee Nog2 egg yolks4 Tbsp. granulated sugar1-1/4 cups hot coffee2 egg whitesUse a double boiler, placed on stove with burner at medium heat. Half-fill bottom section with water. Put egg yolks, sugar and coffee in upper section of double boiler; stir constantly until hot. Reduce heat and cover double boiler. Beat egg whites until stiff. Put equal portions of egg white into cups or glasses. Pour coffee mixture over egg white portions. Serve immediately. Recipe from: The Coffee Development GroupVisit www.hamiltonbeach.com for more exciting coffee drink recipes and innovat Read more:Holiday
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