Coffee requires very special climatic conditions to thrive, and it only grows in tropical areas with a steady supply of rain and sunshine. Even so, from its origins in Ethiopia, where most of the beans are still harvested from wild plants, coffee production has spread around the globe. The main...
The history of American barbecue is strongly entrenched into its sociological history. The word barbecue simultaneously brings to our mind the US and vice versa. But BBQ is more a passionate factor in the southern states of USA than any other place. Its origin dates back to the times of the...
The history of tea is really quite fascinating. There are many myths that surround the creation of tea. One such popular myth is from a Chinese legend stating that tea was discovered in 2737 BC when Chinese emperor Chen Nung accidentally dropped the leaves of the camellia sinensis plant. Not...
Have you ever noticed that nowadays food tastes pretty much the same, regardless of where you are in the country? In the old days that would not have been the case: the same food cooked in different houses would have a different taste. But since nowadays our foods mostly come out of cans or...
Its no surprise that cheese has been around for a long time. With estimates ranging from 5,000 years to 10,000 years old, cheese is actually older than history. The most accepted version of its origin is that it was likely the way that already sour milk was preserved.
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The Coffee Roaster, which is a mechanical device, comes in all type of shapes and sizes. This particular machine can also range in a few hundred dollars to nearly a thousand in prices. However, in this case a high priced product does not usually guarantee that it will be a high quality machine....
Buying presents is always tricky, particularly when the person you have to buy for seems to have exquisite taste in antique items and you feel you have neither the judgment nor the bank balance to buy them something they will love. I have always had this problem with my father, whose house is...
When I was growing up, I loved the flavor of bbq sauce. I ate it on everything from hamburgers to onion rings. Much to my mothers disappointment, bbq sauce graced our dinner table every night. She didnt really like the fact that I slathered all of her good cooking with bbq sauce, but I guess she...
Can you make bread and buns in the mountains?
We got a call from California this week, I can make great bread in L.A. but at my cabin in Montana, it doesnt turn out so well.
We would like to help. This summer, you might find yourself at a cabin or in an RV high in the mountains....
Here Is A Quick Way To Enjoy White Wine Without Wrecking Your Diet
There are 80 calories in a glass of sweet white wine, and most of those calories come from the alcohol. A Chardonnay, on the other hand, has only around 60 calories. If you are looking for a white wine that will not wreck...
Are you short on cupboard space? Do you want to make cooking easier by having your pots and pans at your finger tips? Well the best option for you might be above your head. Why not reach up for the pot you need and grab it from a pot rack, a stylish and decorative alternative to shelves or a...
Taan (Palmyra Palm, Lontar Plam, Pan Palm, Brab Palm)
Scientific Name:Borassus flabellifer Linn.
Family :PALMAE
Other Names:Tanntanoad, Taanyai (The Central Part) Taang (Chiangmai-Karen-Taak) Toowthoo (Karen-Mae Hongsorn) Taan (Shan-Mae Hongsorn) Noad (The Southern Part )...