Archive for the 'Food' Category

Gorgeous Decorations Thoughts and Playful Fete Activities for Watching the Great Movie Awards

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

The red carpet style reporting just before the Oscars is arguably one of the most delightful fashion events of the year. Women all over tune into the networks exhibiting the pre-show, which often shows more flashiness, glamour and gold than the Oscars themselves. This year, instead of admiring the lovely gowns at home alone, receive […]

Everyone Loves Chocolate — See Your Loved One’s Face Light up with a Hamper from Fannie May

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Fannie May ascribe their unbelievable success to outstanding quality and terrific customer service. This well known chocolate store began trading in 1920 in Chicago, and over eighty-five years in business it has developed into one of the most popular sweet shops in the United States

Great Words Apropos Gourmet Gift Baskets

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Please bear with us to tell you about 1800Baskets — the new web store created to handle all your gift-giving needs from market leaders. A worldwide provider of gourmet gift baskets, this internet company lets you get your chosen gift exactly where it needs to go…

How to Make Homemade Chocolate Truffles

Monday, November 9th, 2009

The challenge lies in choosing the best chocolate (with at least 50% cacao content in it) for the decadent appearance and a velvety coat to your truffles

Host Your Acquaintances for a Themed Dinner Party

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

There are some things occurring in the autumn from back-to-school and tailgating parties to the Halloween and Thanksgiving holidays. It’s simple to forget to just savour the serene, fresh months. One path to observe the season is with an apple themed party for autumn. Host a family-friendly event that runs like a fall festival so […]

Organic Fruits

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

There are several things to consider when organic fruit is grown. Fruit trees should be planted where the soil and the slope of the site are considered; along with water drainage. The water table should also be assessed. Temperatures, the growing season and even the subsoil will influence how successful organic fruits will be year […]

Oh Mofongo!

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

My favorite part of any vacation, is always the food. Delicious, wonderful, thoughtful, fatty foods. On a recent vacation to Puerto Rico we visited dozens of fabulous restaurants. All of them had their own local flair, their own style. In the back streets, off the crowed hotel lined beach front, is where the best restaurants […]

Hong Kong Style Congee

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

Sandakan, this little town where I live, is once known as “Little Hong Kong” because it flourished and prospered with the natural abundance of lumber wood. Although today’s recipe has nothing to do with my place, it is a very nice Cantonese style congee suitable for anyone, especially delicious when taken hot.
Ingredients
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1. 1 cup […]

Better Food

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

Are you starving?
Before you say “No”, think and read on.
Do you ever wonder WHY you have food cravings and overeat? We
all love to eat. But how much of what we eat is really worth
eating? How much is being over weight compromising your health?
Fat kills. So does poor nutrition.
Country kids used to eat constantly, but […]

Cinco de Mayo Recipe

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

My ex reminded me last week that the holiday that “my people” celebrate was coming up.
My people. He was, of course, being facetious, but I smacked him anyway. Well, he’s a thousand miles away, so I virtually smacked him. Same effect.
My people. Like I even speak Spanish. My father wouldn’t teach us when we were […]