This festive cheesecake is pretty in pink and perfect for Christmas or Valentine?s Day.
Crust
1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
Introduction to Italian Wine
By Tynan Szvetecz - 2/14/2007
Each year, it is not uncommon for Italy to find itself at the top of a number of wine-related lists, not the least of which ranks it as the largest producer, exporter and consumer of wine in the world. This fact is all the more impressive when you consider that Italy is not a very large country - in...
Mrs. Butters? Secret Key Lime Pie Recipe
By Dr. Larry Winebrenner - 2/13/2007
"Frozen Key Lime Pie recipe?" Fern Butters asked. "Child, I?ll take that secret with me to the grave."
Fern Butters? frozen key lime pie was legend. Every time President Harry S Truman went through Islamorada on Upper Matecumbe Key on his way to the "Little White House" in Key West, he stopped. Mo...
Japanese Cuisine
By Kirsten Hawkins - 2/13/2007
Tempura, sukiyaki, sashimi, sushi ? even the words used to describe the most basic of Japanese dishes are exotic and beautiful. Japanese cuisine is easily one of the healthiest in the world, with its concentration on fresh fish, seafood, rice and vegetables. The pungent sauces and delicate flavors o...
Choosing Wine on a First Date
By Neil Best - 2/12/2007
First dates are nerve wracking enough without having to worry about what wine to choose to impress your new friend!
One of the great things about wine on a date is that one bottle is a defined amount, normally about five glasses. If shared equally it is unlikely that you will fall off your chair ...
Cracking Down on Cigar Counterfeiters
By Tynan Szvetecz - 2/9/2007
In the most rewarding new industries, there is often a convergence of factors that make them lucrative and sustainable. Factors like the emergence of new technologies, a ripening of the consumer market, or a political climate that spawns laws and regulations that give a particular business model oom...
Pinot Gris Or Grigio, This Grape Makes Great Wine
By Darby Higgs - 2/9/2007
One of the most popular imported wine styles in America is Pinot grigio. Nearly all of the Pinot grigio consumed in the US comes from Italy, but as we shall see this is likely to change soon. Pinot grigio is very popular with consumers, but it receives mixed reviews from wine judges and wine critics...
Brown Bread Ice Cream
By Susan Love - 2/8/2007
1 1/4 cups of bread crumbs
1 tbsp of very good vanilla
1/2 cup of whipping cream
4 egg yolks
¼ cup of brandy
2 tbsp of sugar
1 1/2 cups of whole milk
Beat together the egg yolks and sugar and cook gently in a double boiler, stirring all the time until it thickens...
Best Cookies: Chocolate Walnut Fantasies
By Donna Monday - 2/7/2007
There are a lot of great food fantasies. Now you can add these delicious cookies to your list. These taste sensations feature cream cheese, walnuts, coconut, and milk chocolate.
Chocolate Walnut Fantasies
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- ½ cup sugar
...
Best Cookies: PB & Jam Bars
By Donna Monday - 2/7/2007
Peanut butter and jam make great sandwiches, but these two winners make even better cookies. These cookies have a crispy texture with a yummy chocolate peanut butter topping. Best of all, they?re no bake cookies, so leave your oven off.
PB & Jam Bars
Bar
- 3 cups miniature marshmallows...
Cheesecake A Most Wonderful Desert
By Andrew Krause - 2/7/2007
Cheesecake is probably the most wonderful desert for just any occasion, they are so thick, rich and creamy and most enjoyed by everyone, children alike.
The flavors that there are to choose from are sometimes staggering and trying to pick a favorite can be mind boggling, how can anyone just pick ...
Best Cookies: Oatmeal Crispies
By Donna Monday - 2/7/2007
These crisp, light, crunchy cookies are perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
Oatmeal Crispies
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups uncooked quick-cooking oats
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flo...
One Bird the President Didn?t Pardon
By Paul Rinehart - 2/6/2007
Talking turkey
The talk around town in November was mostly politics, but after the election, people started talking turkey.
The thought of using a self basting or kosher turkey did not appeal to me, I?ve never liked taking too many short cuts, I find it ruins the fun. But I had heard a lot of t...
What Do I Have To Do To Become A Good Chef
By Robert Smith - 1/27/2007
Being a chef is a very physical profession. You are required to remain on your feet almost constantly. Along with that, you must also be stirring, kneading, and chopping your foods.
Many times, you will have to do all of this while also having to ordering foods for hungry customers and critical c...
Boxty (Irish Griddle Cakes)
By Alden Smith - 1/27/2007
Being of the Irish persuasion, I offer this great recipe for Boxty. Boxty is a traditional Irish dish, and has been around for many a year. I especially like this dish with butter and a dollop of maple syrup for my breakfast. I do not have the usual "required" nutritional evaluation, but in my wa...
Hire a Personal Chef for A Dinner Party?
By Ronald Yip - 1/22/2007
Think only the rich and famous have the privilege of having a personal chef wait on their every craving or gourmet pleasure? Think again.
Personal chefs are now helping couples and families to present fabulous home cooked dinners to their guests. And it`s not as expensive as you think!
Why hire ...
Guide To Buying Wine Glasses
By Brian Johnson - 1/22/2007
Wine Glasses Article From
www.wine-blog.net
You?ve heard somewhere or read somewhere that wine must be served in the best crystal to get its full advantage, well not necessarily but there are a few basic principles to remember when choosing glasses...
Kosher Food Popular With Health Conscious Of All Faiths
By Miklos Margaretten - 1/20/2007
Until recently, it was close to impossible for the kosher or health conscious traveler to keep his religious or healthy meals while in transit. Now developments in the kosher food industry are making this challenge much easier.
The health conscious and dieters are finding Kosher food is better fo...
What Should You Serve If Some Of Your Dinner Party Guests Are Diet-Conscious?
By Joanie Williams - 1/20/2007
You are planning an elegant dinner party, with delicious food and drinks. But you know that two or three of the guests you really want around your table are trying to shed a few pounds.
Can you invite them with a clear conscience ? without feeling you are ?sabotaging? their dieting efforts? At the...
Food Lover`s Gift Secrets
By H Porter - 1/18/2007
Gifts for Food Lovers
Hampers are the perfect gift for people who have everything or those you are unsure about purchasing for. Rather than buying a ready made hamper personalise one for that extra special thought.
Top tips for buying a Hamper
- Who is the Hamper for? Male or Female i...
How to Make a Seductive Chili
By Paula McCoach - 2/12/2006
Dedicated Chili cooks always seem to be looking for an amazing recipe for a blow-you-out-of- the-water chili. Wouldn`t it be exciting to UNLEASH your chili and rock your family and friends? worlds, save money and have a great time preparing it?
Searching the Internet, I found so many of you looki...
The Curious History Of Wine Consumption In America
By Ben Bicais - 2/11/2006
The history of wine consumption in America has been frought with starts, stops, and inconsistencies. The American population has always had a love-hate relationship with alcohol. Historic prohibitionist attitudes amongst much of the American population have blurred the line between moderate wine c...
Little-known Tips for Easy Holiday Baking
By Mimi Cummins - 2/8/2006
Are you wondering if you have the time to bake homemade Christmas cookies this year? Every year at about this time we all start to get a little panicked that the holidays are coming up fast and we`re not really ready yet. Here are a few little-known tips and tricks, for almost every type of cookie, ...
The Harmony between Wine and Food
By Dan Philipe - 2/7/2006
Wine is a social drink which should be enjoyed in the company of friends and .. food.
The right combination between food and wine is a source of ultimate bliss for every connoisseur. Both wine and food can benefit from the right pairing. The right wine can accentuate unexpected gastronomical aspe...
Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo
By Richard Massey - 2/7/2006
Seafood Fettuccine is always a top seller in our restaurants. Any pasta alfredo recipe is easy to prepare making it a great choice for family and friends. The alfredo sauce can be made several days in advance, so when it comes time to make the meal it?s a breeze. Once you master the sauce, you can ...
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch (in 2 hours or less!)
By LeAnn R. Ralph - 2/2/2006
If I`ve heard it once, I`ve heard it a dozen times: "Make homemade cinnamon rolls? From scratch? Are you crazy? That takes all day!"
Actually, it depends upon the recipe.
I have several recipes for homemade cinnamon rolls that do, indeed, take at least all afternoon, if not all day -- scald the...
Best Recipes: Orange Julius Smoothie
By Donna Monday - 2/2/2006
Are you craving an Orange Julius Smoothie? Here?s how to make this popular creamy smoothie drink. If you?ve had an Orange Julius Smoothie at the mall or from a smoothie vendor, then you know how delicious they are.
But who wants to get up and go out to a crowded mall just to get your hands (and ta...
Tips For Choosing The Perfect Travel Mug
By Gary Gresham - 2/1/2006
A good travel mug is a must when you need to take your coffee or tea with you on the road. There are many different types of mugs available, so here are a few tips to consider before you purchase one.
Travel mugs are offered in both stainless steel and plastic with plastic being the least expensi...
The Coffee Culture in the USA
By Remko de Knikker - 1/26/2006
It wasn`t until I moved to the US that I started drinking coffee regularly and became what they call in the Netherlands a `koffieleut`, which translates literally into ?coffee socialite.? Although the average European drinks more coffee per year than the average American, the cultural importance and...
The Taffy Pull (A Story and a Recipe)
By LeAnn R. Ralph - 1/25/2006
One year when I was growing up on our Wisconsin dairy farm, the Brownie leaders had announced we were going to make some extra-special candy at our next meeting.
So ? when school let out one winter afternoon ? I lost no time getting to the gym where we always had our meetings.
For once nobody ...
Seasoning An Oven
By Glea Reno and Dennis Reno - 1/17/2006
Untreated cast iron rusts, especially around water. To prevent metal from oxidizing in the presence of moisture, cast iron requires a process called ?seasoning?. Seasoning is simply the procedure of baking oil into the oven`s pores, and on top of the iron pores. This baked on coating will darken ...
Valentine Gifts From The Heart
By Rondi Hillstrom Davis and Janell Sewall Oakes - 1/16/2006
One of my fondest childhood memories is of my mother helping me make a Valentine`s box to take to school. We pulled out white paste, an old shoebox, scraps of doilies, and construction paper. There was a flurry of activity as I cut and pasted, and imagined my box filled with homemade Valentines from...
White Chocolate Carousel Cake
By News Canada - 1/31/2005
Cake:
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla
- 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) Five Roses All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup (250 ml) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
Mousse:
Baking Tips ? Easy As Pie
By News Canada - 1/31/2005
(NC)?The old saying goes "easy as pie", so why are so many of us reluctant to try baking our own? Most of us just don`t have the time to spend hours shopping for ingredients, making the pastry from scratch and preparing the filling, especially during the holidays.
Some recognized brand names are m...
Gianduia Peaches
By News Canada - 1/23/2005
Grand Prize Winner
1st Prize ? Dessert Category
Recipe created by Wolfgang Hanau
West Palm Beach, Florida
Make It Special Chef Recipe Contest
Makes 12 servings
Chef Quote: "I enjoy cooking with fruits because they are naturally sweet and healthy. Fruits provide the sugar your body needs ...
Balance Your Moods With Food
By News Canada - 1/20/2004
(NC)-Here are some helpful hints on the nutrients you need to stay "emotionally fit" and help prevent mood-swings. These foods help keep you "hormonally" healthy - see Canada`s Food Guide to Healthy Eating to ensure that you get all of the nutrients needed to maintain a well-balanced diet for optima...
Meal Planning Help: Meal Two
By Monica Resinger - 1/19/2004
One meal planning challenge for me has been to `lighten up` for my family`s and my health. My husband and I were both raised on `meat and potatoes` so it has been a difficult change. But we are making gradual progress.
One way to lighten up is by substituting ground turkey for ground beef. To us, ...
