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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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Health & Fitness > Diabetes What you need to know about diabetic foot care: 1 of 15

Proper foot care for diabetics can save both life and limb. According to the National Institute of Health diabetes affects seven percent of the U.S. population. It is the sixth leading cause of death. People who have diabetes account for more than sixty percent of the non-traumatic lower limb amputations performed in the US ...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to befriend a local on your trip abroad: 1 of 13

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 ...
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) Best new place to live in the West : Jackson Hole, WY: 1 of 9

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 ...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice The difficulties encountered by the vegetarian traveler: 1 of 9

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 th...
Sciences > Ecology & Environment The benefits and costs of having your own windmill: 1 of 8

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 gover...
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) A beginner's guide to cooking with beer: 1 of 8

Love to cook? Add beer to your special ingredient stash for fun and flavor. There are a few handy things to know about beer and its cooking properties. The alcohol is cooked off in most recipes. Pull the beer out of the refrigerator when cooking begins, it needs to be close to room temperature. Beer can be used to replace wi...
Travel > Mexico Destinations Travel destinations: Cozumel, Mexico: 1 of 7

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 spot...
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Caribbean food menu ideas: 1 of 7

Caribbean feast day. Bring the beautiful flavors of the island to your doorstep whether you live in Gotebo Oklahoma or London, England. A great way to celebrate with friends and food. Put on a little Bob Marley and Peter Tosh for a little Jamaican Reggae, Mamborama for some Cuban Son or get everyone's feet moving with a litt...
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments Does real vanilla make a difference?: 1 of 7

Pure vanilla or real vanilla makes all the difference. The aroma alone evokes mythical properties of pure pleasure, comfort and exhilaration. There is also the save the species piece to this puzzle. Because of its labor intensive nature the price remains right up their next to saffron. The change over to synthetic vanilla or...
Sciences > Archaeology Introduction to aerial archaeology: 1 of 7

Aerial Archeology referred to as remote sensing in some circles is a field that encompasses pictures and views from a combination of distance and height. It became a readily used tool around 1906.Today older archive photos that were taken years ago are closely studied for their clues. It has become a useful tool for the pres...