First and foremost, let me say that drinking games are really a blast! However, many people avoid playing them correctly, or make up their own rules. Avoid doing that!! When played correctly, the object should not be to get drunk. Often, drinking games ca...

TEA TASTER: How to Become a Tea Taster? Who is a tea taster? Tea taster is a specialized professional in the tea industry. The job of a tea taster is one among the most gifted careers in the world today. Tea tasting is totally an art, but n...

Following on from a previous article, where I described six of the more common problems that can arise when brewing your own beer, and what to do about it. This seems to be a recurring theme, and people that know me have suggested that I do a few more....

Chocolate; some ancient civilisations considered chocolate the food of the Gods, and it is easy to see why! Whether your preference is for dark or light chocolate, black or white chocolate, milk or plain chocolate or whether you like with nuts, raisins...

Soy and soy products have come under more and more close inspection in the news lately. If you’ve taken a look, and if you’re a vegetarian or are investigating the vegetarian eating style, you’ve likely seen that the news isn’t all good. Men, espe...

True wine lovers at one time or another have been tempted to make their own wine at home. Many, however, are intimidated by the perceived difficulty of the task, and don't ever try. Fear not! Making wonderful wine at home is easier than you think. It just...

Finding the Inspiration for Cooking Many families are wrapped up in the speed and near-turmoil of modern life. With two careers, children’s structured activities, commutes, professional associations, maintaining the home, etc., it can be difficult t...

Cooking with Youngsters; Have Fun and Learn A lot of opportunities can be found to spend time with youngsters, teaching them introductory cooking, having a good time, building self-esteem and supporting family growth. Many youngsters, (we’ll just ad...

The two main advantages of crockpot cooking are that they: Save Time Save Money Time-Saver Crockpot cooking for me is synonymous with time-saver. We each have different phases of life and this season is def...

If you're new to crockpot cooking and have decided you want to give it a try -- whether it's to save time, money, or just to add some variety to your cooking methods -- then you may want to read up on the essential crockpot cooking tips. Fo...

(8 main dish servings) 1 lb. Italian sweet sausage links 1 lb. ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 2 16 oz. cans tomato puree 1 6 oz. can tomato paste 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. pepper 2 tbsp. parsley, chopped basil salt 1 8 oz. package manicotti...

Let me tell a true story, a little while ago I invited the family round for a BBQ. I got in from work about 6pm went straight outside and lit the BBQ, or rather tried too. I threw the charcoal into the grill, poured on a load of lighter fluid, stood back ...

VideoJug.com presents a short insight into the place of Chinese cuisine in western society today. It has become an increasingly popular take out food in the United States. As Americans become more aware of the need for lifestyle changes to fight problems ...

When you pick from the great selection of food dehydrators on the market today you can make your food storage chore a whole lot easier. Drying foods will allow you to store them in easy re-sealable bags or containers for up to several months. Some dried ...

Brandy Mint Julep 1 spoon of powdered sugar 1 small shot of Bourbon Whiskey 1 small shot of peach brandy A few sprigs of mint leaves Mix as directed for a standard julep. Use plenty of crushed ice and frappe with a long-handled bar spoon. It...