The term tapestry refers to a kind of textile art that is made on a weaving loom by those skilled persons who have the talent to do so. The term bedding, on the other hand, refers to the fabrics that are placed on top of the mattress of the bed so that it can give warmth and softness to the...

White wine pairing with fish, or was it chicken? Red wine normally goes best with steak, or is it pork? What should I serve with ribs? How does lamb even fall into this category? Sometimes pairing food and wine can be a complicated job.

Have you ever been left with the task of creating an...

Take A Bite! 5 Fruits That Are Good For Your Health

If youre looking to start eating healthier but arent really sure where to start, try one of these five fruits that not only taste great, but have some incredible health benefits as well. One of the other great things about eating more...

Grilled cheese has been a popular lunch choice for generations, and the variations on this simple sandwich abound, depending on where you are in the world. While American or cheddar cheese are the popular choice for this treat in the United States, some parts of Europe prefer Swiss or Gouda...

Tagines From Morocco Find Their Way To Us Dinner Tables And Kitchens

Tagines is one of the popular North African dishes consumed mostly in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. Also known as Tajine or mispronounced Tangines, this North African specialty has traveled all the way across the...

Surely one espresso maker is much like another, and it doesnt make a difference how much you spend on one right? Well that depends very much on what you expect from your espresso maker. There are an ever growing number of machines on the market and it may be hard to decide between them. In the...

How To Make Smores From The Purist’s Point Of View

S’mores are one of the best campfire treats in the world (right after pudgie pies) with gooey toasted marshmallow melting smooth and luscious milk chocolate thats nestled between two crisp pieces of graham cracker. YummmmI...

It’s tempting to think that our modern day medicine is somehow superior to all the ‘primitve’ medicine of our ancestors. But that theory doesn’t hold up under scrutiny. For thousands of years humans used plants and herbs right out of the fields and forests and avoided the...

All professional coffee makers (baristas) will have their own technique for making the perfect cup of coffee. Here my home-grown suggestion

The whole process begins with simple water. This water has to be good or no amount of decent coffee grounds will matter. Water should be fresh and...

The first Sweetest Day in history took place in October of 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio. Organized by a committee of candymakers, all sorts of candies were delivered to poor people throughout the city to put forth the message that that October Saturday was the “sweetest day of the year.”...

No, this isn’t a recipe for a drink. It’s a recipe for life.

We all come upon problems, either self-imposed or from elsewhere, often from the least expected places. Little or big, easily managed or seemingly devastating, they all can lead to growth and a path to the good...

Prepare the Produce First, inspect the fruit to ensure the grapes are ripe and free of insects or other contaminants. Put the grapes in the straining bag and measure the sugar level using your hydrometer. A hydrometer can be purchased at any wine making store. The sugar density should be 22...