Cooking Articles
Posted on April 28, 2009 - by Amanda
Gardening
With the economy a bit down and people looking to pinch pennies wherever they can, vegetable gardens are enjoying a day in the sun. It seems that anyone with a bit of space is planting food to help with the grocery bills. With this in mind we offer a few tips to help you avoid [...]
Posted on April 2, 2009 - by Amanda
Caribbean Black Beans
This proved to be a delightful meal for a vegan friend. It also works as an inexpensive and filling meal even if you’re usually carnivorous.
Posted on March 10, 2009 - by Amanda
How to Drink Red Wines
Our series of articles on how to drink wine was really just for the purpose of getting to this one. Red wines are what it is all about. White and pink wines have their place, and we will introduce you briefly to sparkling and ice wines but red is the ultimate and the heart of the wine drinking experience.
Posted on March 5, 2009 - by Amanda
Stocking Your Pantry
Most American pantries are stocked with food that you thought you would or should eat but in reality won’t unless you are actually and not just figuratively starving to death.
Posted on February 24, 2009 - by Amanda
Know your wines: the pinks
We in the United States tend to be wine snobs. If we turn our noses to white wines, we are positively appalled with pink. It’s not red. It’s not white. It’s so girly. In reality, with its zesty acidity, startling freshness, and essence of fruit, what’s not to love? Take the time to get to know a good rosé, and you’ll soon understand why those in Southern Europe find it the perfect libation for long summer nights.
Posted on February 19, 2009 - by Amanda
Grocery Shopping
If you’re new to the housekeeping thing or if your an old hand that could use some new routines then it may be time to examine how you do your grocery shopping.
Posted on February 18, 2009 - by Amanda
Simple Vanilla Glazed Scones
This recipe is very easy, and very pleasing. The overall process only takes about 45 minutes making them a nice addition to Sunday breakfast or brunch anytime.
Posted on February 17, 2009 - by Amanda
How To Drink White Wines
Green, red, black – it’s hard to tell what type of wine a grape will become when it’s hanging from the vine. That’s because white wines – though pale in comparison – may be made from the same grapes as their red counterparts. It’s all in the wine making process. And since white wines generally pair better with lighter fare, it’s always good to have a bottle or two on hand.
Posted on February 9, 2009 - by Amanda
Wine Basics
The wine experience, like the literary experience, is one that rewards simple effort with simple pleasure and one that rewards increased effort with exponentially greater pleasures.
Most women are content to sip a glass of very sweet white or (horrors!) pink wine.
Posted on February 6, 2009 - by Amanda
How To Eat Healthily On The Go
We had a question today from a faithful reader asking how to eat a healthy lunch when one has forgotten to brown bag it.
