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• Got Licorice? by Jolie Kretchman Loeb, submitted 19 July,2005
  Ever wish you could hop aboard the Good Ship Lollypop and take a candy tour around the world? If so, your ship has come in. Visiting The Licorice Exchange at www.licoriceexchange.com offers a round trip ticket in adventuring an internationally beloved treat, one vine at a time.Discovering The Licor..
• Frosty Adventures at Trader Joe’s (Part I.) by Paul Rinehart, submitted 19 July,2005
  I was never a big fan of frozen foods, no matter how convenient they might be. That all changed the first time I walked into a Trader Joe’s. I was amazed at the selection and the quality of the vegetables, the seafood, and even the chicken. Ideas started running through my head and I began to put ..
• Blue Cheese Omnivorous by Bryan Applegate, submitted 19 July,2005
  IngredientsRomaine Lettuce (head $1.29)1 pound of steak ($10 per pound)1 box of colorful pasta ($1.03 Blue’s Clues because my inner child sways me at times.)1 red pepper ($2.62)Blue Cheese dressing ($2.43)½ pound block of blue cheese ($3.79 optional ingredient)*Save money everywhere but in buying..
• In Grandma's Kitchen (Part I) by Ilonka Oszvald, submitted 19 July,2005
  One of my fondest childhood memories is being in the kitchen with my Hungarian grandmother. I loved watching her chopping vegetables, kneading dough, and leaning over bubbling pots in a kitchen that was always filled with wonderful aromas. I’d always help her after school—shelling peas or beans,..
• The Fundamentals by Paul Rinehart, submitted 19 July,2005
  Several thoughts run through one’s head when they think of French cooking. Visions of buttery goodness, heavy creams and fancy displays. There is much more to French cooking than that; France isn’t just Paris after all.French food has several fundamentals, such as the mire poix, the bouquet garn..
• Rockfish Bessie by Paul Rinehart, submitted 19 July,2005
  Ingredients 5-6 lbs. Whole Rockfish1 Onion1 Lemon1 LimeCilantroCorn HusksOlive OilSalt and Pepper Preheat over to 375F. Make sure the fish is clean of all entrails. Slice the onion, salt and pepper it and place it in the cavity. Chop the cilantro and slice the lemon and lime and place it on top of t..
• One Bird the President Didn’t Pardon by Paul Rinehart, submitted 19 July,2005
  Talking turkeyThe talk around town in November was mostly politics, but after the election, people started talking turkey.The thought of using a self basting or kosher turkey did not appeal to me, I’ve never liked taking too many short cuts, I find it ruins the fun. But I had heard a lot of talk a..
• My Waffle Iron by Paul Rinehart, submitted 19 July,2005
  I had always wanted a waffle iron. At the age of six, I started asking for one, every Christmas and every birthday. I dreamed of making large, golden, square waffles that were slightly crispy on the outside and light on the inside. I got my first wok when I was six, my first ice cream machine a few..
• Adventures in Cheese Making – Walk this Whey by Paul Rinehart, submitted 19 July,2005
  I’ve had homemade cheeses before and loved how they tasted, but I never got around to making cheese myself. So one day recently, I mustered up the courage and began the process of learning how to make a simple cheese.Making cheese is a lot simpler than one might think – at least when it comes t..
• How Fast is Fast Food? The Race is On! by Carole Pagan, submitted 18 July,2005
  I couldn’t help it. My neighbor was heading out on her almost daily trek to the McDonalds Drive-thru. I was about to start dinner. Who would win?I seasoned the steaks and put them aside. I washed and poked the potatoes to “bake” in the microwave. Fire up the stovetop grill and throw on the ste..
• History of Ethiopian Coffee by Randy Wilson, submitted 18 July,2005
  Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, yet it is not a country that comes to mind when the average consumer thinks of coffee. The South American countries are much more synonymous with coffee production but coffee did not come to these countries until the early 1700’s, nearly a thousand years afte..
• Why Does Popcorn Pop by Seth B., submitted 18 July,2005
  Popcorn can be traced back early as the 1500. In 1519, Cortes got his first sight of popcorn when he invaded Mexico and came into contact with the Aztecs. Popcorn was an important food for the Aztec Indians, who also used popcorn as decoration for ceremonial headdresses, necklaces and ornaments on s..
• What is Corked Wine? by Neil Best, submitted 18 July,2005
  Keeping a wine bottle sealed is probably the most important factor when it comes to maintaining a good wine.A cork is essential, as it keeps oxygen out of the wine bottle. If a bottle of wine is not airtight then it may become oxidized and undrinkableTraditionally, the only corks worth considering ..
• Roast Meat - Times and Temperatures by Michael Sheridan, submitted 17 July,2005
  Despite plenty of evidence to the contrary, I still see recipes that insist you should cook meat at high temperature for the first twenty minutes or so to seal it and then lower the level for the rest of the cooking time.This has become the fashionable way and I’m not sure why. Maybe it has someth..
• Swordfish, how to buy, store, cook and enjoy it. by Ruth Polak, submitted 16 July,2005
  Swordfish belongs to the group of fish that have recently become more appreciatedfor their contribution of omega-3 essential oils to the diet. These fats,which have to be provided by the diet, have now been shown to have a host of health giving benefits including combatting rheumatoid arthritis, hea..
• Vegan Chocolate Feeds the Sweet Tooth by Anna Wilde, submitted 16 July,2005
  Being a vegan doesn't mean eating boring food. One area that causes us more consternation than others is dessert. Most traditional desserts include milk or cream. Whether it's cake or cookies, the recipes usually call for dairy products.That's why most vegans rejoice when they realize there are man..
• How to Cook A Lobster by Michael Sheridan, submitted 16 July,2005
  French chefs plunge them into boiling water; English ones, in an attempt to appear more humane, drive kitchen knives through their skulls before doing the same thing.No wonder the miserable creatures go red. They’re mad as hell. What a way to treat the king of crustaceans.Let’s make a pact. From..
• Gourmet Coffee Habit Costing Consumers as Much as $1,500 Yearly by Mike Banks Valentine, submitted 15 July,2005
  Copyright 2005 http://www.TastesofTheWorld.netGourmet coffee consumers rarely consider the cost of their daily coffee in terms of the expense to brew premium whole bean coffee at home (50 cents to 75 cents) with prices of a pound of gourmet coffee beans versus a two or three cup a day ($4.50 to $6.0..
• History of English Coffee by Randy Wilson, submitted 15 July,2005
  With English Tea being a very familiar term, English coffee may seem as contrary a term as Arctic bananas; however, England’s impact on the coffee trade and the world of business is undeniable. The history of English coffee began in 1650 at Oxford University when a Lebanese immigrant opened the fi..
• Budget Scrumptious Party Spread by Janice Wee, submitted 15 July,2005
  How can you have a lavish party spread when you are on a tight budget?If you know most of the guests are on a diet, are there to socialize and notthere to stuff their faces with food, you could create a lavish feast for theeyes, with lots of creativity.Serve tiny bite size portions that allow your g..

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