Table settings depends on the menu and the number of courses but the basic setting is a fork and two knives. Add a pudding spoon – and for dessert pastries you’ll need a fork too. If the main course is meat or steak you may want to lay a serrated knife. For fish meals, the [...]
If you are using a blade type grinder, you may very well be doing it all wrong. This isn’t the end of the world, you just could be doing it much better and getting better results by using a different grinder. What could this be you ask? Well, you should try a conical burr grinder. [...]
When you think of take out food what is the first thing that comes to mind? For most people its greasy cheeseburgers or soggy fries. While many individuals do choose to eat fast food over healthy choices this is not what take out food is all about. There are actually companies and restaurants that take [...]
Coming up with the right side dishes or appetizers to include with any dinner, lunch or other meal can be even more difficult than deciding on the main course. One of the most common and beloved side dishes, garlic bread, is actually a whole lot more versatile than you would think. If you are planning [...]
It wasn’t that long ago that I had absolutely no experience making stove top espresso – I hadn’t ever bothered to order a moka pot or any other type of stove top espresso maker so there wasn’t much opportunity for me to try out the craft. So I finally bit the proverbial bullet and ordered [...]
We have all heard the hype about carbohydrates. There are many different claims that carbohydrates are the dieters’ enemy or that they cause diabetes. Carbohydrates are actually an important source of energy for the body. They are very important for all types of diets but must be consumed in moderation. The problem with carbohydrates is [...]
Telecommuting is a viable mode of work in this day and age and certainly comes with it a lot of perks. There is the lack of a commute which is the greatest benefit. Being able to maximize your time and minimize your transportation costs is the most attractive aspect of working from home. Some home [...]
Jul 302011
How many times do we have to try stupid diets before we learn they are garbage? It’s a never-ending saga of dumb diet trickery. Fad diets can be a bright shiny object attracting us to buy the latest how-to book or diet cookbook. The later we curse them for being so cruel with their vacant [...]
Juicing carrots is a fantastic way to improve your health and enjoy yourself at the same time. Carrots are high in vitamins, easy to find, and relatively cheap. This is particularly true if you’re able to find stores selling bulk carrots specifically harvested for juice enthusiasts! Because they stay fresh for a long time, they [...]
There are many different types of barbecue sauce recipes from different regions of the country. The east coast tradition is to use a mustard based bbq sauce, while the west and southwest prefer a tomato based bbq sauce. This recipe is a southern style sauce that has a hickory flavored kick to it. So grab [...]