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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 > Cookware & Cutlery The effects of microwave cooking on your food: 1 of 8
The effects of microwaving food may not be as detrimental as some would think. The two studies most often quoted on the web do not come from clinical studies. The USDA does have a published set of recommended standards last updated in August of 2006. No major peer reviewed medical or chemical journal that I could find had pub... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) Favorite beers: 4 of 30
Just a little enlightenment from an old beer broad and her favorite brews. Truth be told there ain't much better in life than a few good friends, a few good brews and a whole lot of swapping lies. Oh I've had my share of bad beer both homemade and store bought but even a bad beer ain't so bad if it's good and icy cold and you... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Guide to traditional Mexican cuisine: 1 of 7
Authentic traditional Mexican cuisine is as varied as its people. An ethnic mix of Indigenous , Spanish, African, Western Asian and European peoples with blessings on the food from them all. The minute one group shares a meal with another the fusion begins. What is traditional varies by class and region on a large scale and f... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Easy recipes for feeding and attracting wild birds: 1 of 7
Feeding is for the birds. Though there are plenty of wild bird mixes out there our birds are picky, so we mix our own. We are lucky enough to have a seed and feed store near by and they'll order anything we want. Hardware or garden centers that are individually owned will usually order seed for you as well. Keep seed in a coo... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs How to create an upside down tomato garden: 1 of 7
Try a little something different in the garden this year with an upside down tomato plant or two. Amaze the neighborhood children and yourself too. If you grow organic this method cuts down on the number of pests who can gain access to your luscious red delights. Some say they have better yields but so far production is about... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) What you should know about IPA (India pale ale) beers: 1 of 7
India Pale Ale or often called by its nickname IPA is a gift to the world from the folks that improved temperature controls in the oven and a brewer named Hogdon. Pale ale came first in the mid 1700's when brewers learned to control the kilns that dried the barley to halt the malting process. The results were a smoother paler... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Ecotourism: What's it all about?: 2 of 13
Eco-tourism or green travel is no longer limited to exotic travel for the wealthy. Sustainable travel is now a multi-billion dollar world wide industry. No longer is it limited to exotic rainforest expeditions. Now it includes the world's most luxurious resorts and largest cities.Eco-tourism principals are based in sustainabl... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Why food is the ultimate gift: 9 of 58
Food is the ultimate gift. It works for all ages, classes, genders and relationships. With the net shopping and overnight delivery it works for all locations. It can serve as an intimate gift to people who are close to your heart. It can be a casual gift when it's for someone you hardly know.Chocolate can say a million words ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How to make cooking a fun family activity: 6 of 37
Having a good time in the kitchen is one of the most valuable tools for life you can teach your children to use. Joys of cooking can start from the beginning, as teenagers or a new adventure when parents and children are both grown up.Kitchen central is the gathering place for our family. Our children started with empty pots ... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands The most influential jazz musicians: 1 of 6
Jazz the original American classical art form is a living entity. Its creative makeup rests heavily on improvisation. This allows for a completely new piece of music each time a composition is played. The five people that I have chosen have been instrumental in causing major shifts within the medium leaving their mark forever... More..