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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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Arts & Humanities > African History Reflections on the long-term effects of wildlife conservation in Africa: 1 of 6
The long term affects of the conservation of wildlife both flora and fauna have a profound effect on the survival of life on planet earth. Africa as a continent has done a far better job in conserving than anywhere else on the planet. The idea of conservation is nothing new, for thousands of years different groups have negot... More..
Personal Finance > Bonds Junk bonds explained: 2 of 11
Junk bonds, high yield bonds or speculation bonds are just different names for the same type of investment instrument. Before 1977 a junk bond was an investment grade bond whose issuer had fallen on hard times or had their credit rating lowered. In 1977 Bear Stearns underwrote the first initial bond offering of a junk bond o... More..
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments Does real vanilla make a difference?: 2 of 11
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... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs How to make popsicles using herbal tea: 2 of 11
Herbal tea is all the fad with gourmet cooking these days, but southern folks have been making frozen concoctions with it since the refrigerator came along. Herbal tea popsicles, ice cubes and sorbets are a great way to stay healthy and keep cool too. With global warming this may become a worldwide phenomenon. When making po... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Black Russian: 2 of 11
Black Russian: a simple concoction with an exotic allure. Ron Chirico in his 2005 edition of "Field Guide to Cocktails" claims that Gustav Tops from the hotel Metropole in Brussels invented this drink for Perle Mesta the American Ambassador to Luxemburg in around 1950. Well Perle was a party girl so well on with the recipe E... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: How to use leftover bread crusts: 4 of 21
What to do with all those bread crusts? Why eat them of course. They are supposed to have eight times more of the antioxidants than other parts of the loaf have. Don't care for the taste or texture that's fine. Hide them in a bread pudding. If eating them is just too distasteful to even contemplate well just let them go to t... More..
Travel > Mexico Guide to Mexico's best luxury hotels: 1 of 5
Mexico is a mysterious land that beckons to wrap you in soul southing elegance and unsurpassed luxury. The choices are endless but I've narrowed it down for those of you with a bottomless pocketbook and a thirst for luxurious excellence. CABO SAN LUCAS Marquis Los Cabos Enter the arched open air lobby with a gasping breath, ... More..
Travel > United Kingdom Travel destinations: Piccadilly Circus, London, England: 1 of 5
Piccadilly Circus is right in the heart of action in London's West End. Hostel rooms available for as little as twelve Euros a night but you'll have to pack light because it is definitely backpacker's delight and tight. The coolest thing about staying in the area is easy walking access to a weeks worth of stuff. Ride the tub... More..
Local Guides > Atlanta Guide to the best attractions in Atlanta: 1 of 5
Atlanta, Georgia is ripe and ready for discovery. Where else in the world can you swim with the whale sharks, pose as a CNN reporter, drown in coca cola and raft a lazy river all in one day. Old world south meets straight up pop culture head on everyday. Atlanta is the place where Dr. King began to dream and Ted Turner built... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Asian Culture A guide to Chinese geography: 1 of 5
The Geography of China, the world's fourth largest country ranges from tropical to sub arctic. It has the largest population with approximately 1.3 billion people of any country in the world. It is divided up into 33 major political units with 22 provinces, 5 autonomous regions for minority nationalities, 4 municipalities an... More..