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A jack of all trades and a master of none.... yet. I'm working on it.

I'm a chef, a student, a musician, an artist, a writer, a critic, a linguist, a traveller, a teacher and an athlete. What more could you want?

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Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery Important tools in the kitchen: Knives: 1 of 9
The other night, my friend asked me to help him cook for a party he was throwing. I went shopping with him to pick up the ingredients, meat, vegetables, the works. Everything was going fine until we got into his kitchen, and I saw his knives.... he had one of those sets he'd gotten for a house warming party, an all in one kn... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Does a man's appearance matter to women?: 1 of 9
Look at the people around you, this very instant. Think about your friends, the ones you find attractive, and the ones you don't? The first time you meet someone, before they even open their mouth, you already have an impression of them. How they walk, how they carry themselves, how they groom themselves and how they dress, ... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Kitchens Tips for keeping your kitchen clean when you cook: 5 of 31
Due to lack of time or motivation, kitchens are often the first area of our houses to need cleaning. However, it doesn't have to be this way. There are several tools that are indispensable when cooking and allow you to keep your kitchen spic 'n' span while making your cooking experience more efficient and effective. 1. The l... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Does your career compromise your family?: 9 of 45
Ever since the dawn of civilization, a man's worth is a measure of his status and success. Traditionally, this was defined by a man's capacity to support himself and his family, be it through hunting, fighting or farming. Nowadays, while the principle remains the same, the means by which they are carried out differ completel... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Gay athletes in professional team sports: 1 of 5
February 2007, John Amaechi became the first professional basketball player to openly come out. As expected, this has and will continue to cause waves of controversy throughout not only pro-basketball, but all of pro team sports. Team sports are assumed to be heterosexual and most times, situations like this don't ever cross... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day How to write your own Valentine's Day card: 6 of 22
Think back to the last few years. What have you done for Valentine's day? What have you sent? What have you received? Now.... forget about it! This year is going to be different! No more cheesy store-bought lines... this is the year where you make your Valentine feel like one! And it can all start with a card.... Here are a ... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Tuna salad: 14 of 49
Tuna- packed in tiny cans, mixed with globs of mayonnaise, is in need of a complete revamping when it comes to North American kitchens. Unfortunately, when confronted with the words "Tuna Salad", most people expect exactly those kinds of salad. However, the way to fully appreciate tuna's flavour is to start as you do with al... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Long-distance love: Celebrating Valentine's Day from afar: 4 of 10
Currently in a long distance relationship(LDR) myself, I am no stranger to the trials of maintaining and keeping a LDR exciting. Not being able to be with our partners because of work or school during this romantic day can leave us feeling sad. However, be sad no more! Although Valentine's day is approaching, these are some ... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Beginner's guide to eating sushi: 2 of 5
Ever been to a sushi restaurant? Scared to try the strange looking sea creatures? Antsy about eating raw fish? Had a bad experience with sushi? Don't worry! People all over the world have been eating raw fish for millennia- and this Japanese method of preparation is one of the reasons why they have the world's longest life e... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Cocktail recipes: Mint cream dream: 1 of 1
Mint Cream Dream- This drink was created when a few friends and I went out to our local bar. The theme of the night was to follow the theme of the Long Island Iced Tea- that is, to make a very strong drink that was very easy to down. The winner to that competition was this drink, dubbed the "Mint Cream Dream" (due to the fes... More..