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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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Relationships & Family > Married Life Does your career compromise your family?: 1 of 31

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...
Home & Garden > Household Cleaning Tips for keeping your kitchen clean when you cook: 2 of 26

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...
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Does a man's appearance matter to women?: 1 of 6

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, ...
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Do nice guys really finish last?: 22 of 59

Guy meets girl. Guy likes girl. Girl doesn't like guy. Guy pursues girl for 15 years. Girl realizes she 'loves' him. Happy Ending for everyone-in the movies. Nice guys are a product of society- trained our mothers, movies, and tv to behave as such. Unfortunately, this 'training', doesn't always apply in real life. It may not...
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...
Food & Drink > Salads Recipes: Tuna salad: 16 of 37

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 all...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres Role models or eye candy? The portrayal of female video game characters: 9 of 20

Ever since the advent of video games, there have been female video game characters used. Sometimes, however, women aren't portrayed as role models- indeed, they are meant to be more eye candy than anything else. In an age where sex sells, this is becoming the norm in all types of media. These video games are aimed in large p...
Food & Drink > Meat Tips for cooking Kobe beef appropriately: 1 of 1

Steak. For everyone, that word conjures some memories, some good, and some bad. I've cooked a lot of them and eaten a lot of them in my time but, it took a trip to Kobe, Japan for me to truly appreciate how a steak should be cooked. Let me give you a bit of background... In North America, everything is sterilized, overcooked...
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) 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...
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day How to write your own Valentine's Day card: 8 of 15

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 ...