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Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Peanut butter cookies: 1 of 16
Peanuts are wonderfully healthy and although high in calories contribute to good blood flow, and circulation. It is little wonder that it is used in so many recipes. Being high in protein, it also makes an ideal supplement for vegetarians who may be lacking because of their limited diet, meaning that peanut cookies will actu... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables Why dark lettuces are more nutritious than light colored lettuces: 1 of 12
DARK LETTUCE AND NUTRITIONAL VALUE The fashion for fast food means that human being are neglecting their diet to such an extent that world health authorities are concerned in the long term effects of unhealthy diet. More and more people are becoming conscious that what they eat matters, though many leave it too late or are m... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: French recipes for a dinner party: 1 of 11
The French love their food, and having catered for French guests for the past twenty years as a resident in France, it is very simple to come up with recipes to cater for that perfect authentic French dinner party, which is simpler than one may imagine. The French love fresh food, and will rarely use ingredients which are pa... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Everything you need to know about outdoor grilling: 2 of 19
Outdoor grilling is great fun and a good way to share a sunny afternoon with friends and family, though the success of your grilling experience really comes down to planning correctly, and being aware of the different needs of people that are joining you for your outdoor feast. Vegetarian foods Many people are vegetarian the... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How and why to poach certain foods: 2 of 16
POACHING HOW AND WHY TO POACH FOODS. I love poached eggs. They are easy to make, and the benefit of poached eggs is the simplicity of digesting them. They are ideal for people that have digestive problems and are soft and delicious. Poaching an egg is a fair straightforward process. There are two methods. With a poacher, whi... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Cooking wine or real wine: Which is better for your cooking?: 2 of 16
I live in a country whose national drink is wine. Every year there are fairs demonstrating the best of the best, and believe me some still astound me after having lived here for years. COOKING WITH WINE There are chefs that drink while they cook. I have never been amongst this number though one thing I do have in common with... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Meats The different ways to cook liver: 1 of 8
Liver isn't a popular meat, although it has nutritional value. As long as it isn't eaten too often, the richness which can be supplied to the body includes Vitamins C, D, B6 and B12, though pregnant women are advised not to include this in their diet. What tends to put people off liver is the presentation of the food. If thi... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables Why steamed vegetables are the healthiest: 2 of 15
Steamed vegetables When cooking there are many options out there offering new gimmicks and gizmo's for health friendly cooking, although some are not as viable as others. For example those fryers that have the little grooves to take the fat away from food aren't all they are cracked up to be since the food has already absorb... More..
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery Plastic vs. wood vs. stone cutting boards: 3 of 21
People have preferences when it comes to cutting boards. There are all manner of boards on the market and it is baffling trying to sort out which is best, although each have their uses, and I use a combination of several types, though shall keep the best for last. PLASTIC Plastic boards are easily stored, dish-washer proof, ... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods A guide to French cheese regions: 1 of 7
Let's take a tour of the French countryside and see what secrets are hidden within the rural regions of what is a beautiful country, and form part of the gastronomic delight which is essentially French and renowned the world over. Starting on the Northern Coast of France in the area called Brittany, amidst lakes and forests,... More..