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I love food and cooking, and have an equally great passion about writing, and sharing.. If through my writing I can inspire just one person to try something new, then my aim goal will be achieved.

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Politics, News & Issues > Soccer How will Beckham impact American soccer?: 4 of 45
Is it a Bird?Is it a Plane?No its just Posh an Becks.Overated, Overvalued, and now Overhere.Ok Beckham's impact on American Soccer isn't quite like the arrival of the Internal Combustion Engine to Industry. But nonetheless David's arrival has sent ripples of excitment across the globe. But not in the US right? Afterall we hav... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee Tips for using leftover coffee: 2 of 19
In these days of financial uncertainties, every penny counts, and often making use of leftovers is a great way of making savings on the household bill.So ok, we all know what to do with leftover Roasts an Joints, or those leftover veggies, but what about that pot of freshly brewed coffee you made for the guests. You know the ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How to tell when pasta is fully cooked: 2 of 14
Throw it against a wall, - boil it for fifteen minutes, -squish it between your fingers.. there are others too, what an array of advice for cooking perfect pasta! I have an Italian mother, and have spent many years in Italy, an I can honestly say I have never seen anyone throw pasta against a wall. Or squish it between their ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Debating whether global warming is a threat or just media hype: 27 of 163
So the severe weather we have been seeing around the world lately, its just freak weather, huh, its got to be?Afterall, if this is the shape of things to come the media hype about global warming must all be true. Or is it?Ok so Global Warming is real, Nobody is, or can deny that, but is it really the case that the so called g... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Why video games are beneficial for seniors: 3 of 15
If you think video games are strictly the domain of the young, think again! Mounting evidence suggests that using video games can actually stimulate older brains and promote dramatic improvements in hand to eye coordination.So why is this? Well ok if we look at simplistically it becomes quite clear.With age our brains are inv... More..
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Spaghetti bolognese: 1 of 5
Spaghetti Bolognese is probably one of the most reknowned Italian pasta dishes. Traditionally a combination of three meats minced, cooked with a passata (sieved tomatoes) sauce, flavoured with herbs and lovingly gently simmered until deliciously thick and flavoursome.Sadly however because of it's popularity, it has become hug... More..
Food & Drink > Meat & Poultry How to serve foie gras: 2 of 9
It is so funny to hear so many people speaking highly of, and having such great reverence and affection for a food item such as foie gras. Maybe its because its hard to pronounce, and unmistakeably French. Maybe it is simply because it is grossly overly priced, and only on the finest of menus. I suppose it is one of those foo... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Recipes: Pasta e Fagioli: 1 of 4
Few dishes scream out Naples, or southern Italy more, than Pasta e Fagioli. This is an easy to prepare meal, and is both healthy and delicious, and provides a real taste of the mediteranean at anytime of the year.Traditionally this is prepared with Borlotti beans, but Canellini can be used as a good subsitute. Also Pasta e Fa... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods A guide to French cheese regions: 2 of 7
As well as being passionate about and perhaps more famed for their wines, the French are also hugely well known for their fine array of cheeses, produced form both cows and goats milk. All the regions of France, tend to make use of both cows and goats milk, despite what you might read elsewhere. An during a recent trip I indu... More..
Food & Drink > Wine Great foods to pair with champagne: 2 of 7
At your next dinner party, why not blow away your guests, and add a touch of rich extravagance and choose a Champagne to accompany your meal. I know what your thinking, "But what can I possibly pair Champagne with".But hey, In actuality Champagnes are very much more versatile and easier to pair with food than many wines. In f... More..