If the return of the martini and it’s recent rediscovered popularity has you feeling left out while you’re making a cocktail, then it’s time you tried a chocolate martini. Let’s face it, if it wasn’t for the vermouth, a martini is really just straight vodka. For...
They are grilling celebrities in their own right. You’ve seen them on TV and you see their cookbooks lined along the shelves of your local bookstore. They may have different backgrounds and a variety of cooking styles, but just like you, they all share the same passion and that is for...
Nowadays there are so many different types of chocolate on the market, that we are literally spoilt for choice.
With so much publicity on what we should and should not eat, many people are turning to plain chocolate. Not only does plain chocolate have less sugar than other types, but it...
Should I buy food and products that support workers in Third World by buying Fairtrade labelled products even though these goods normally travel thousands of miles from Africa, South America or South East Asia? What if these foods were produced with the use of pesticides and additives? It makes...
Chocolate fondue that was a rage in the 1970’s is on a role again. Back then there was probably not even a single party that didn’t have them – actually it was unthinkable to have a party without them. Chocolate is something that appeals to both young and old the world over,...
The barbeque pit has been around for ages. Some people claim that barbequing in the pit is better then cooking in the kitchen.
Barbeque pits came out around 1920. But they only became popular in the 1950 when practically everyone owned one. Back in those days more people had family and...
If you have heard of chocolate covered espresso beans, you may have decided to try them for your espresso coffee maker or you may have decided to give them a try or get them as a gift for that certain someone who has everything. You may have considered just going to a gourmet shop, but if you...
The European Teapot has become an American heirloom that most of us thought originated here. Craftsmen and glassblowers from Europe have immortalized their craft for the American market where most European Teakettles are sold as gifts.
A teapot makes an attractive gift selection that adds...
Most people have some form of sweet tooth, and many also like the taste and smell of a fresh cup of coffee. Though the tastes of sweets and that of coffee are very different, they make a great match, since sugar helps to offset the slightly acidic bitterness of coffee. One of the best examples...
Chocolate candy is an ideal present or gift to buy someone you love and care about on their birthday. Its a absolute fact that chocolate candy will make a fantastic gift for Mothers day, Valentine’s day, Halloween, and Christmas. So if you are looking for a great gift for a special day,...
Good news for the next time you’re considering hosting a party. You don’t have to feel dizzy, overwhelmed and full of questions: I don’t have a creative bone in my body-how will I decorate without spending a fortune? What will I serve? You can relax and take a deep breath. Here...
It is popular convention that when referring to chocolate candy, all one normally needs say is chocolate for an immediate connection to be made. Chocolate remains the most popular candy in America, surpassing greatly all other types of candy being sold. Many people describe the experience of a...