Food & Drink

Many of us like to enjoy a glass of wine or beer with dinner, or just to wrap up a hectic work day. Yet some worry that beer, more so than wine, can be bad for your health, particularly in terms...

Wine can be an intimidating subject for those unfamiliar with wine culture and lingo. Opening wine bottles, with their corks sealed tightly inside, can be as frightening as knowing whether to...

A weed that flourishes in Florida forests, purslane is a leafy plant that is often eaten and cultivated in gardens. The plant's leaves and stems can be cooked or eaten raw. Like other green leafy...

Freeze-drying is a dehydration process normally used to preserve a perishable material or to make food more convenient for transport. Backpackers frequently use freeze-dried food since they can...

Lime zest can add flavor to baked goods like cheesecake or serve as a pretty garnish on everything from desserts and salads to mixed drinks. The zest is the outside, colored part of the fruit's...

Making homemade lemon Popsicles is healthy, easy, inexpensive, and kids love to help make them almost as much as they love eating them. With just the right blend of sweet and tart, these will...

Centerpieces are excellent decorative conversation items that accompany family meals and festive gatherings. They can be made from various different materials like balloons, fresh flowers and even...

Goji berries are small berries that when dried resemble raisins. They are extremely sweet, tasting somewhat like a mix between a cranberry and a cherry. They are used in many recipes as well as...

Black walnuts are a tasty treat, though these nuts are different from the walnuts you may see in the grocery store. The process of eating black walnuts involves several steps before you get to the...

There are many brands of commercial blenders on the market and finding the right one can be challenging if you aren't sure what to look for. Moreover, choosing the wrong brand might limit your...

The Advantium Oven allows you to cook one of three ways: microwave, traditional oven or speedcook. By combining heating methods, the Advantium oven can cook in shorter amounts of time than...

Picking peaches is a fun pastime that can be enjoyed with families and friends. Workers who pick ready-to-harvest peaches use a technique that can be learned by anyone. Picking is easy and does...

Making your own home-baked bread gives you the satisfaction of knowing that it is preservative-free and made from whole grains. Not only is it an excellent source of fiber, it is less expensive...

Kosher foods are a crucial part of the diet for those who follow the Jewish faith. Anyone looking for Kosher diet foods may feel like these foods are impossible to find. Fortunately,...

Coffee is for many people an aromatic and flavorful morning delight without which they cannot kick-start their days. There are many types, and flavors, of coffee on the market. Thanks to online...

Eating fresh fish is one of the easier and more delicious ways to get lean protein in your diet and to live a healthier life. However, cooking fish has one overwhelming downside for most people:...

Cast iron pans are seasoned with a coating of oil or grease to give them a nonstick quality and smooth out rough spots in the metal. It's important to maintain this coating, even when removing...

A popular method of preparing ribs is with barbeque sauce. When you cook ribs you want to do it right. If you don't cook them long enough, they can be dangerous to eat. If you cook them too long,...

Salvia tea is made from the extract of the herb salvia divinorum. Salvia is employed for many other uses besides tea, such as smoking, chewing (also known as quid) and for making tiniture, which...

Earth stoves are an efficient way to cook using firewood. Earth stoves make efficient use of wood fuel, utilizing about 25 to 30 percent of fire energy (compared to less than 10 percent by open...

When the temperature outside hovers just above 0 degrees F and you get a craving for grilled kabobs, you do not have to brave the elements to feed your desire. The Oster Indoor Grill allows you to...

If you love an ice-cold gin martini and long for a change of pace or just want to add a little more bite to your drink, then the Hot Martini is exactly what you need. Whether you are a new fan or...

If you plan to cook with firewood, an earth stove is one of the most fuel-efficient and environmentally-friendly way to do so. Built primarily out of mud or clay, available in almost any location,...

Teaching kids about the solar system along with cooking is easier than you think. With basic cookie dough, a circle cookie cutter and some colored cream cheese, you can create an amazing array of ...

Protein bars are available in most places that sell other types of food. They are designed with weightlifters and bodybuilders in mind but are popular among many people trying to lose weight and...

Holland Grills are propane-powered outdoor grills designed with a patented drip pan that virtually eliminates fire flare-ups while cooking. The Holland company actually guarantees to repair or...

Gas grills are one of the most convenient ways to cook outdoors. With knobs to turn grills on or off and a quick source of heat, gas grills are both faster and more environmentally friendly than...

Most everyone who has ever grilled or eaten grilled food is familiar with the skewer: a long wooden or metal pole that holds various vegetables and meat to form a shish kebab. Those who have...

Steamed clams, dipped in melted butter and served with potatoes and corn on the cob are a summertime tradition. Creating a carefree feast on the beach is simplified by the availability of seaweed,...

Snapper is a fish that is light in taste and available in most grocery stores year round. Snapper is an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. This fish can be served for lunch or...

Americans love meatballs in spaghetti sauce, steeped in sweet and sour sauce or in a delicious sub sandwich smothered in cheese, but making all those meatballs takes time. Do not wait until the...

Stove-top grills are usually ridged griddles designed to cover one or two burners on the stove. They allow the chef to prepared grilled entrees indoors, as the ridges in the pan lift the food from...

Roasted sea bass in red wine sauce is a dish commonly found in the finer restaurants of northeast Italy. Combining the delicate, rich texture and flavor of sea bass with fresh rosemary, dry red...

One of the biggest problems with the fruit drinks created and sold on the market these days is how almost all of the juices are chock-full of sugar, high fructose corn syrup and other byproducts....

Fruits and vegetables come in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors and flavors. Both fruits and vegetables can be sweet, sour or bland, as well as a variety of other flavors and textures.

Coffee is enjoyed worldwide, from the islands of Fiji to the cafes of Paris. It is truly one of the few universally popular beverages. So when you are journeying to a remote location for an...

Large smoker grills are designed to slow-cook big cuts of meat for long periods of time while holding their heat. Quality smokers are typically made of cast iron or heavy-gauge steel to withstand...

Cakes come in every shape and size. Specialty cakes created for weddings, birthdays and anniversaries vary from simple designs to ornate creations. Certain shapes are almost impossible to create....

Eggplant is a common ingredient, side dish and sometimes even the main course in Mediterranean cooking. The thick,fleshy texture of eggplant makes it a good meat substitute if you need to prepare...

The gyro is a Greek sandwich made most often from gyro bread (commonly called pita), roast lamb, onion and tomato. It is served with a yogurt-cucumber sauce called tzatziki. This round, flat bread...

Cake tins are molds used to create cakes of various shapes. The most traditional cake tins are rectangular, square or round. Some festive cake tins feature bunt shapes, leaf shapes and many...

Liquor flasks are convenient and fit easily in your jacket pocket or bag. If you take care of it, your liquor flask will give you years of service. However, many people are puzzled when it comes...

If you've eaten all the fresh young zucchini you desire for the year and are now left with those giant zucchini that no one wants to touch, its time to get creative. What you do with it depends...

If you live on the Gulf of Mexico or the southeastern United States, getting a fresh red snapper is as easy as visiting the local fish market. It is also shipped farther afield, making it a fairly...

Copper is one of our oldest forged metals. Archaeologists have found rudimentary copper tools, pots and cups dating back nearly 6,000 years in the ancient lands of Mesopotamia. Copper cookware...

Fried snapper is a delicious dish that comes in many forms. Whether mixed with peppers for a traditional Thai stir fry or fried in buttermilk for a Southern treat, this versatile fish is a tasty...

The name of this candy alone will have people forming a line to see what all the hubbub is about. It's fairly simple to make, and is kinda like a haystack, without the coconut. Great for parties,...

I used to work as a waiters assistant when I was 16 years old in Hayward, Ca. It was an Italian joint called Antonino's that was known for it's great Fettuccine Alfredo. I remember ordering it...

With this recipe, you can even eat the bowl that the soup is served in! Add this absolutely delicious, gourmet style soup to your Thanksgiving dinner or any other autumn or fall themed...