Subscribe
Latest Articles
Most Popular
Latest from
"The Best Of"
Food & Drink
What are the health benefits of green tea?
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Rating: 
Green tea may prevent many health problems, including cancer, heart disease and obesity.
moreOther Food & Drink Articles
2
What are date fruit?
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Date fruit, which grow below the fronds of date palm trees, were first cultivated thousands of years ago on the shores of the Persian Gulf.5
Where does yeast come from
Sunday, January 31, 2010
The air bubbles in this bread were caused by yeast. Surprisingly, the yeast cultures that gave rise to your lunch sandwich could be thousands of years old.2
Tips for the morning
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Try some simple stretches, gentle yoga and fresh air to get you going in the morning.4
Where to go on a date
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Dinner and movie is a typical idea for first dates. Other great date ideas include flying kites on the beach, ice skating, or visiting a museum together.6
What foods have vitamin d
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Natural sunlight is the best source of Vitamin D. Milk, fish, and eggs are examples of foods high in Vitamin D.2
What to do on your birthday
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Debating what to do on your birthday? Plan a meaningful excursion or treat yourself to a luxury3
Life in New York City
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Love it or hate it, life in New York City is something else1
What to make for dinner tonight
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
This delicious recipe for Steak Diane with Egg Noodles can be prepared in under 15 minutes!3
How to cook a ham
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
a glazed and sliced ham is the perfect addition to any holiday dinner table3
How to make waffles
Thursday, December 03, 2009
You don't have to be a culinary genius to create delicious waffles8
Traditional christmas dinner
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Flaming Plum Pudding is a traditional Victorian-era christmas dessert7
Christmas cookies for kids
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Eat me first, Santa. Oh please, eat me first!3
Gifts for bridal showers
Thursday, November 12, 2009
ideal gifts for bridal showers include spa gift certificates or relaxing beauty treatments
2
How to make bread pudding
Monday, November 09, 2009
Easy recipes teach you how to make two kinds of bread pudding2
Homemade food gifts
Saturday, November 07, 2009
We would have preferred a green ribbon, but that's okay7
Planning a christmas party
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
snowflake decorations, christmas lights and mood lighting - just an example of christmas themed party decor7
Spanish coffee recipe
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
In Spain, café carajillo (Spanish Coffee) contains a small measure of brandy or rum.1
Healthy eating habits for kids
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Establishing healthy eating habits early on will decrease your child's chances of becoming an obese adult4
Ice coffee recipe
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Grandma's famous ice coffee recipe: coffee ice cream is the secret ingredient0
Coffee gift ideas
Monday, October 12, 2009
Indulge in a rich, frothy cappucino at your local coffee house. 4
Kitchen organization tips
Monday, October 05, 2009
Useful tips and ideas to improve organization and comfort in your kitchen11
Homemade candy recipes
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Homemade candies are great gifts for friends and family
5
Benefits of cinnamon
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Uncover and discover the wondrous delights of cinnamon4
Benefits of coffee
Friday, September 25, 2009
Hurry! We still have many miles to go before we don’t sleep3
Benefits of garlic
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Within these mighty cloves lies the wonders of the universe 2
What to eat when pregnant
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Eating well when pregnant is vital to your baby's health14
Date trees produce delicious fruit
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Date trees grow sweet fruit commonly eaten in the Middle East3
Kosher holidays are easy to celebrate
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Some of the most common symbols for kosher on packaged food0
Gift teas for the perfect Mother’s Day gift
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Tea makes a great gift for any mom1
Wine pairing guide for summer picnics
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Forget formal wine pairing guide rules when it comes to summer picnics8
Margarita party accents add plenty of pizzaz
Margaritas are frosty and flavorful and feature tequila, whose alcoholic properties originate in a Mexican cactus plant.2
Easter egg bunny is on his way
The Easter Bunny rests comfortably in an egg after a day of delivering Easter eggs.2
Keep meals light with these spring recipes
This spinach salad will fill you up, and it's good for you.5
Italian sausage seasoning for your Italian sausage
With a variety of seasonings, anyone can make the perfect sausage.10
Avocado recipes for healthy eating
The avocado packs a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals conducive to health and beauty.6
The diet breakfast secret
Wanna lose weight? You'd better not skip the most important meal of the day!6
History of coffee
When you have your morning “cuppa joe,” you’re drinking a beverage that’s been around for over 1,000 years3
Clipping grocery coupons
Clipping coupons is one way to save a few bucks every time you shop – and those dollar amounts add up3
Diet snacks that delight
Keeping a supply of ready to eat fruits and veggies will help ensure a successful effort at maintaining a diet.2
New Year's meal traditions
With a little planning and effort, you can start a new tradition for the New Year3
Christmas dessert recipes
You may already have your favorite desserts, but it’s fun to try something new and different4
Non-traditional Thanksgiving recipes
It can be fun to branch out to some non-traditional Thanksgiving recipes, giving your holiday table a unique variety of flavors, textures, and colors6
Thanksgiving dessert recipes
These recipes follow a Thanksgiving or autumn theme, but they are unique enough to fit the bill when looking for something different12
Kid experiments with food
It's easy to do fun science experiments with your kids, using ingredients you already have in the kitchen12
How is yogurt made?
Yogurt is made when particular bacteria are added to milk in a precise, controlled environment and allowed to ferment (the process of turning carbohydrates to alcohol or acids)15
Common food cures for common ailments
There are more than 1,000 different pharmacological studies going on right now that involve garlic's role in healing2
How to choose the best snacks to bring to work
No matter what kind of work you do, from clerical to construction, there's barely time for a coffee break, let alone an hour-long lunch3
Delicious gifts that keep on giving
Enjoy a taste of Florida with delicious Florida oranges. Monthly fruit gifts are sure to put a smile on the recipient's face all year0
How to pick the perfect gourmet gift
An assortment of fine Alaskan chocolates, wild berry products, meat products, jams and jellies make the perfect gourmet gift for any occasion5
Gifts for chocolate lovers
A popular way to sweeten any gathering is to offer guests a chance to make their own chocolate fondue6
Easy mole sauce recipes
Mole sauce, a diverse mix of onions, peppers, spices and sometimes chocolate, is a versatile treat that enhances chicken and tamale dishes as well as anything else you want to spice up25
How to make lollipops
The old-fashioned charm of tasty homemade lollipops delights the little ones and brings out the inner kid in all of us5
The best Florida recipes
Delight your tastebuds with delicious Floridian cuisine like fajitas, salsas and mojo chicken made with the unique, international flavors of the Caribbean5
Banana bread recipes
Banana bread lends itself well to additions and modifications. These recipes improve nutrition and fiber content by adding whole wheat flour41
How much fat is in strawberries?
Go ahead: enjoy those strawberries! Fruits make a great snack when you're trying to stay healthy and fit16
Recipes using barramundi
Whether you steam, grill, fry or bake barramundi, it lends itself beautiful to many flavors like garlic, lemon, shallots and parsley because of its sweet, mild flavor6
Easy cake recipes
Next time you're stuck for a dessert idea, try one of these easy cake recipes - a delicious dessert doesn't have to be difficult or time-consuming10
How to cook pumpkin seeds
No matter which recipe you use to add the spices to your pumpkin seeds, you should begin with these simple steps112
Foods that lower blood pressure
To lower your blood pressure, you should focus on eating foods high in calcium, potassium and magnesium64
What are different types of sugar?
Be aware of sugar's presence in a wide variety of foods and learn about different type of sugars to manage your diet better3
Delicious tapas recipes
Tapas are an hors d'oeuvre served with drinks – especially in Spanish bars; now tapas are becoming more and more popular in American bars as well1
How to make pancakes better
These tips should help you when it comes to making pancakes better - you may never want to go out for breakfast again2
Popular ground beef recipes
Until everyone learns the technique, put extra napkins on the table. This is probably also the messiest of many ground beef recipes, but the mess is a lot of fun1
How to make ground beef treats from abroad
Bring international flair to the old standby of plain ground beef with the heat from flavorful Jamaican patties, the savoriness of moist British pasties and the taste sensations of ethnic spices3
How to make stove-top ground beef
Making lasagne with ground beef in a skillet saves long baking time in the oven time but is just as delicious with some quick changes like using egg noodles instead of traditional wide lasagne pasta4
Easy chicken recipes
Don't settle for a boring old chicken dinner - bring something different to the dinner table with these chicken recipes2
Easy Mexican recipes to spice up your dinner
From enchiladas to chimichangas, some Mexican recipes are just as easy as they are tasty9
How to make french toast
It's a good guess that methods of making French toast existed as soon as bread went stale and grew from there106
What makes popcorn pop?
Whether you use a heavy pan with a cover on the stove, a long-handled fireplace corn popper or a hot-air popper that lets you watch every kernel, popping corn will draw everyone in the house to the popping7
Easy dessert recipes
Desserts don't have to be difficult to make, and some easy-to-make desserts can be fun for the whole family27
The uses of calcium
Toddlers and children up to eight need up to three glasses of milk per day, while older children need significantly more at about 1300 milligrams for their daily requirements6
Recipes for special apple pies
Serve up one of these versions of the all-American apple pie with some vanilla ice cream on the side and you will delight those special people in your life with a wonderful treat that's sure to please6
Classic apple pie recipes
There are many variations on the traditional apple pie with different crusts, apple spices and apples7
Delicious sugar cookie recipes
Sugar cookies are known for their pure, sweet, genuine taste - sugar cookies are always worth your time and effort in the kitchen2
Delicious sweet potato pie recipes
Sweet potato pudding was first made popular in cookbooks published in the 1760s in Virginia10
Homemade ice cream recipes
A summertime treat for many families, ice cream can be made by churning your cream in a homemade ice cream cylinder4
Is coffee healthy or not?
The two main ingredients in coffee that can affect your health are caffeine and antioxidants0
Popular kitchen bakeware
Spooning cake dough into a cupcake baking sheet is one family-favorite activity for a Saturday afternoon9
Healthy soup recipes
Eating a healthy meal does not mean you have to compromise taste. Enjoy these delicious, healthy soup recipes0
Healthy gift basket ideas
Giving a healthy gift basket doesn't mean your gift won't produce many smiles: everyone goes nutty for delicious pecan halves12
The history of chocolate
About 2,000 years ago the Mayan people took the cacao tree out of the rainforests and cultivated it on farms9
How to make succulent homemade spaghetti sauce
The best way of creating delicious homemade spaghetti sauce is by making and canning your own because no store-bought sauce compares with the taste of homemade versions4
Why eat organic foods?
If a food item is deemed 100-percent organic, all the ingredients in that food are organically created11
Why does turkey make you sleepy?
Turkey contains the amino acid tryptophan that has a slight sedative effect on the human body5
Delicious apple dumpling recipes
Whether you're looking for an elegant dessert or a unique treat, these apple dumpling recipes are sure to please your taste buds39
History of the potato chip
George Crum sliced potatoes into thin pieces, fried them in boiling oil until they were crispy and put some salt on them – creating what we now know as potato chips1
Best New England recipes
This list of New England recipes wouldn't be complete without a delicious New England bread pudding recipe0
Heart healthy recipe ideas
You can make just about any dish heart healthy, including a tasty fettucine alfredo0
Favorite Christmas cookies
Christmas cookies are always a fun and delicious way for families to get into the Christmas spirit2
Hamantaschen recipes for beginners
Traditional hamantaschen are made with cookie dough and your favorite fillings10
Make jelly at home
Homemade jelly recipes have been passed down from generation to generation--and they all still warm the soul2
Cookie press recipes
Cookie press cookies are typically baked at 400- to 450-degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes or less13
Cooking with truffles
The delicate, earthy flavor of truffles will add a sophisticated taste to your cooking50
What does organic mean
Organic is clearly healthier, but the exact meaning of the term organic can be confusing11
What is green tea
NCI researchers are investigating the therapeutic and preventive use of tea catechins against a variety of cancers1146
Who invented popcorn
Popcorn has been a favorite snack and decoration of Peruvian Indians, the Aztecs, Americans in the Victorian age and the Great Depression.211
Fun popcorn facts
Think you love popcorn? You may not know as much as you think about the tasty snack.88
Cake decorating ideas
Do you need to bake a cake, but you're not sure how to make it special? Here are 7 fresh ideas to make your cake a winner.15
Food pyramid updates
The traditional food pyramid and the healthy eating pyramid are two great ways to monitor what you eat to stay healthier and more fit.7
Kitchen ideas to make your life easier
Few rooms require as much constant attention as the one where we prepare our meals.4
Cheese is for everyone
The many different types of cheeses mean there is something to suit every taste.3
Beyond meat and potatoes
What we eat has changed through exposure to new cultures and new ingredients.11