Food Articles
Saturday, November 24th, 2007
In the modern age, travel is such a large part of people's everyday lives. In fact, given today’s fast-paced lifestyle, it's hard to imagine that not so long ago, the idea of going on vacation was a rare luxury rather than a growing necessity. And, as the travel industry across the world has boomed, so too have the number of different types of vacations people in America are taking.
These days, holidays often revolve around a theme: skiing holidays in Lake Tahoe or Colorado are common, as are shopping holidays to some of America's most famous malls. But, if you really ... [
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2007
This article is a brief study on Bananas, the history of the Banana Plant and tips on growing Banana Plant.
Banana Facts
Banana “Trees” are not actually trees but are herbaceous plants in the genus Musa and of the family Musaceae. Due to their size, shape and structure they are often mistaken for trees. Bananas are largely cultivated for their fruit. But the plant is also used as ornamental plants in gardens.
Typically, there are two types of Bananas that are cultivated, mainly in tropical regions. Firstly, there is the sweet dessert fruit that is eaten raw or used in dessert recipes. There ... [
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2007
There are few puddings sweeter than the traditional chocolate cake. It is one meal guaranteed to bring smiles to faces of those young and old. Contrary to the opinions of less advanced chefs, making chocolate cake can be quick and easy. With a combination of a little skill and the right recipe, anyone can make a chocolate cake to die for.
A good chocolate cake needs to have certain characteristics to ensure that it is fully enjoyed by all who partake of it. Firstly it needs to be moist. A good chocolate cake will be light and fluffy and free of ... [
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Wednesday, October 31st, 2007
Here are 3 different, easy to make, recipes for meatloaf.
Meatloaf Recipe 1
Ingredients:
2 Eggs
1/2 cup water
Two tablespoons of soy sauce
1 small onion diced
2 Lbs. ground beef
8oz package of pre-made stuffing, (such as Stove Top)
salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat Oven to 350°F
Beat eggs, water, and approximately two tablespoons of soy sauce together in a separate bowl and set aside.
Get a large bowl and mix the ground beef and stuffing together. Make sure to use your hands and combine the mixture well, as this is the most important step.
Slowly work the egg mixture into the meat and stuffing, once again making sure to ... [
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Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
The history of coffee, while hard to verify to accuracy, legend a sheepherder who realized the effects of coffee while tending his sheep. His sheep became very active when they ate a certain type of berry off a plant. He tried them himself, and felt the same effect. Rumor has it that a monk told him to be careful of the devil’s fruit. However, it is also rumored that the monks used the fruit to stay awake and pray.
Another wide spread legend claims an Arabian was banished to the desert. He boiled and ate an unknown plant. He was able ... [
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Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
Coffee is consumed by millions of people everyday. It is easy to understand why it makes such a practical gift. You can create quite a unique collection of coffee as a gift. You can combine it with other items as well.
There are several different flavors of coffee on the market today. It is easy to gather an assortment as a gift. It is fun to try new flavors of coffee, but not a luxury most of us afford ourselves. By giving them as a gift, you are going to make someone look forward to that first cup of coffee in ... [
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