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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 > Ethnic & International Foods Mexican salad ideas: 3 of 14
My favorite salads from Mexico are most often found at our neighborhood get togethers or sharing pot luck lunches at work. I thought I'd skip the restaurant style chef salad in a tortilla bowl topped with taco or fajita treats and share a few of the gems I've collected from friends over the years. ENSALADA DE GARBONZO (garba... More..
Travel > Boat Travel & Cruises Best cruise lines for seniors: 2 of 9
Planning that romantic holiday getaway you've been talking about for the last thirty years? Looking to tour the Orient or maybe the South Pacific with your girlfriends. Heading out on the high seas for adventure all on your own? What cruise lines are best for Senior travel? FEWER SMALL CHILDREN For Seniors the best deals are... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Gimlet: 2 of 9
The Gimlet is a classic drink of sheer simplicity. Though this drink was originally made with gin, vodka is the more popular liquor of choice today. The key with whichever liquor you chose is to use the good stuff. This drink enjoyed enormous popularity immediately following WW II. Roses Sweetened Lime juice enjoyed a growin... More..
Sciences > Archaeology Introduction to aerial archaeology: 2 of 9
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... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: Bon Jovi: 4 of 17
Bon Jovi light metal, pop rock or country, wherever they are its on top. From "Runaway" to "Who Says You Can't Go Home" this band hits the mark. Rumbling beginnings in New Jersey where they go home on October 25, 2007 to be the first act to play Newark's new Prudential Center reinforce that they live their music which is why... More..
Sciences > Zoology A look at the jaguars of Central America: 2 of 8
The Jaguar, Pantera Onca, largest cat in the Americas finds sanctuary in Central America. This opportunistic predator was once was the king of jungle, savannah and plain from Arizona to the northern reaches of Argentina. Today the Jaguar resides in small pockets of sanctuary much of which is in Central America. At the relent... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Caribbean food menu ideas: 2 of 8
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... More..
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery The effects of microwave cooking on your food: 2 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 pu... More..
Travel > Accommodation Tips & Advice Guide to Mexico's best all-inclusive resorts: 1 of 4
All inclusive packages are available as an option for most of the resorts in Mexico. What you get for that package may simply be a few meals and a kayak or it may include literally everything you could possibly dream of and more. Here is a glimpse of three vastly different properties just to get your dream vacation imaginati... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes An introduction to Latin jazz: 1 of 4
Latin Jazz is not just a sub genre but there from the beginning. The earliest jazz recordings of Jelly Roll Morton and WC Handy were infused with Latin dance rhythms. Jazz and its musical influence moved up the mighty Mississippi and out through the Gulf of Mexico, landing in every port from Havana to Rio and on to Buenos Ar... More..