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I begin my love for food as my family gathered at the table each evening. My career began as a server in an all night diner at the age of thirteen. I have been involved with specialty foods, restaurants and nightclubs ever since.

Thirty-two years ago I embarked

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Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) A guide to vegetarian Indian dishes: 1 of 16
Indian vegetarian cooking is a varied as its people. India is the world's capitol of diversity and its cuisine varies from region to region and from village to family. This is a feeble attempt I'm sure to introduce you to the bare beginnings of some of the world's oldest fusion food, and this is just a few of the vegetables.T... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Road trip: Tips for surviving a drive across America: 1 of 15
That great American trip across the country and how to survive it. If this is a move with specific and tight deadlines, sign up for AAA or an equivalent, buy a big thermos for caffeinated drinks, get a current road atlas (the kind that points out large construction projects) get behind a fast moving truck, take a deep breath ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to befriend a local on your trip abroad: 1 of 14
Making friends or enjoying casual acquaintances can certainly enhance life. When traveling to a foreign country it can open whole worlds that reach far beyond the tourist track. Connecting with the people allows you to see places, eat foods and enjoy the local cultures that most travelers miss. Don't be afraid to jump right i... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) The difficulties encountered by the vegetarian traveler: 1 of 12
Traveling as a vegetarian can be tricky. Communication is the key. Electronic translators are helpful but being able to actually tell people in their language that you are a vegetarian makes a huge difference.Today there are many interpretations of just what a vegetarian is. Make sure that if that means no eggs or cheese that... More..
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) Best new place to live in the West : Jackson Hole, WY: 1 of 10
Jackson Hole, Wyoming is the best place to live in the west. For those who worship nature protection is on all sides. Yellow Stone to the north, Grand Teton set right in the middle alongside of which is the National Elk Reserve, then add seven National Forests and the defenses against encroachment are in place.Unbelievable an... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Whiskey sour: 1 of 10
Whiskey sour is the godfather of all the sours. Moonshine on a crisp clear night with a big squeeze of lemon and a little sugar on ice made in its own jar is how I came to know this drink Breath in that cool north Georgia mountain air as the fire rises in your belly. Don't attempt to leave the mountain now, just settle back a... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Guide to Asian noodles: 1 of 9
A guide to Asian noodles is the work of a lifetime. Here I offer a brief glimpse of the enchanted noodle. Sometimes a superstar, sometimes a workhorse the noodle has made a place for itself over the last four thousand plus years. The noodle arrives early for breakfast and goes to bed as a late night snack. It acts as a staple... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment The benefits and costs of having your own windmill: 1 of 9
Benefits and costs of having your own windmill all depend on where you live. Current technology requires about 10mph average wind speed in order to make enough electricity for the average American home. For pumping water or charging batteries at least an average of 6mph is recommended by most manufacturers.The federal governm... More..
Travel > Mexico Travel destinations: Cozumel, Mexico: 1 of 8
Cozumel is an island off the Yucatan coast of Mexico which offers up the best diving in the Western Hemisphere. It has exploded in the last twenty years with the arrival of cruise ships and massive developments. In spite of the commercial tourist development it still has a wealth of quiet pristine beaches, secluded dive spots... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands The most influential women in Latin music: 1 of 8
Latin Divas, those women who have had the greatest influence over the wide range of music termed "Latin". The list is endless and growing larger everyday. Here is a small sample.Sheila Escovedo emerged in the seventies as a master of Latin percussion. Something no women had ever done. Beauty, brains and brawn how could one wo... More..