Grilling Tips For The “Dog Days” ...

Grilling is going to the dogs. According to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, 81 percent of Americans own a grill and average grill usage is up to 26 times per year. And, with three-quarters of dog owners saying they consider their dog like a member of the family, more and more...

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Coffee – Avoiding Brewing A Bad Cup

If a good cup of coffee was so easy to make by simply just throwing in your choice of coffee grinds into water and then into your percolator, then you could settle for just any quality of beans. Unfortunately a bad cup of coffee is so very easy to make. However, making a truly tasty and fresh...

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Coffee Black As Hell, Strong As Death, ...

Coffee Black As Hell, Strong As Death, Sweet As Love!

What variety is it and where do all these exotic tasting beans grow?

Lets take a quick tour.

The African country of Ethiopia is where Coffee growing first originated. Today it is hard to imagine that the countrys main...

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Grilling Secrets for the Perfectly Grilled ...

There is nothing quite like a good, juicy steak cooked on a grill. But, many people don’t know grilling secrets such as the best cuts to use, what size they should be, how long to cook the steaks, and marinades to use.

Choosing the correct cut of meat is very important when...

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Cocktail The Perfect Mixed Drink

Cocktail is a type of mixed drink which is consumed in almost all countries. It is a type of liquor with flavouring agents. It contains fruit juice, sauces, honey, milk, cream or spices, etc. Cocktails had become popular recently. The disadvantage of buying cocktail is that many bar owners mix...

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Grilling Hamburgers and Sittin’ on an ...

Grilling Hamburgers and Sittin’ on an Old Ice Cream Freezer

Grilling hamburgers, one of my earliest backyard grilling memories. Our Family would get together, usually on the weekends, and have a hamburger and ice cream supper as we say here in Texas. I can fondly remember sitting on...

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Cleaning Your All Important Coffee Machines

If you are one of the many that love coffee or live with someone that does; odds are you have at least one coffee machine; though its not unheard of to have backups just in case this very important appliance fails. Whether you have one or many coffee machines; cleaning the machine can give you...

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Grill Your Steak The Right Way

No matter what you preference in a steak, maintaining good moisture should always be your goal. When searching for a good cut of beef, look for a cut with good consistent marbling. Fat equals flavor so very low fat content in meat will tend to dry it out and have much less flavor. You should...

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City For The Hungry: Mumbai

These are the sights mouthwatering moments are made of: a handful of spices that make your mouth tingle, a basket of fresh vegetables, a pot of sizzling meat, a bowl of filling rice. Mumbai, India is one of the great culinary wonderlands of the world. From fine cuisine to the local fastfood,...

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Get To Know Your Cookware

Selecting the cookware for your kitchen implies a few certain points you should consider: budget, cooking and eating habits, your family size, etc. One of the most essential points in choosing cookware is the material it is made of. Often, such an important detail is simply overlooked or is...

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Christmas Cookie Recipe: Chocolatey Church ...

When it comes to the holiday season, there are just certain things we cant live without. Or at least, there are certain things we think we cant live without. One of those items for me is a family Christmas cookie recipe that has been handed down for at least three generations. Its called Church...

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Get the Most from Your Cast Iron Cookware

Cast iron cookware is an old fashioned form of cookware that still has a place in today’s world of modern cooking. You will find all types of cast iron pots, pans, skillets, tea kettles, and even large dutch ovens. Those who routinely use cast iron swear by it’s versatility and...

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