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1)   Safe Food Handling For The Holidays
Did you know that the turkey you thawed on the kitchen counter, instead of in the fridge, could now contain bacteria levels high enough to harm human life, even though you can’t see, smell, or taste it? There’s nothing better than a home cooked meal during the holidays. But, with all the special effort that goes into making one, everything will be for naught if the food has not been stored, prepared, or cooked properly.
article tags: cooking, recipes, gourmet, cruisine

2)   Reading Food Lables; Buyer Beware!
As you stroll up and down the isles at the supermarket filling your grocery cart, you are armed with everything you need to make sure you choose your items wisely. Making good, healthy choices is the very reason you carefully put together your shopping list the night before. Now, you know that most of the snack food items are taboo and should be off limits, but maybe you could take a walk down junk food lane on the off chance you might find something acceptable to munch on later.
article tags: fat-free

3)   Rokok Kretek: The Culture and Heritage of Indonesia's Clove Cigarettes
Rokok is cigarettes, kretek is clove flavored, so rokok kretek means clove flavored cigarettes or clove cigarettes. For many millions Javanese and Indonesians, kretek is enjoyable companion, tasteful, it gives a feeling of relief & relaxation and its price is nothing compare to the comfort given. Clove tree In restaurants, pubs, bars, discotheques, public buildings and in many other places outdoor, the sweet smoke from kretek are smelt.
article tags: indonesia, kretek, clove cigarettes, cigarettes, djarum, sampoerna, gudang garam, bentoel, wismilak

4)   Smoked Salmon, Or Tower Of Chocolate, That Is The Question
Chocolate has long been the favorite for food gifts. But what about those who we know really shouldn’t have it? Shouldn’t we give a gourmet gift that is healthy? Smoked salmon gifts are becoming more popular, not just as a healthy alternative, but because they taste so good too. Giving gifts is an expression of kindness and regard for those we care about.
article tags: smoked salmon, omega 3, gift box

5)   Jelly Beans Aren't Just For Easter Anymore
When I was little, jelly beans were found in most stores at only one time of the year and that was during the Easter season. The choices were very limited, typically the regular assorted bag of flavors and colors or bags of spiced jelly beans. Today, there is vast array of jelly bean choices along with some unusual flavors. And you can find jelly beans all year long on the store shelves or via the Internet.
article tags: jelly bean, jelly beans, easter, jelly belly, easter basket

6)   Cheap And Easy Party Food - Throw A Great Party Without Spending A Fortune
If you are planning a party, you already know that food can be one of your biggest expenses. However, you can take several steps to cut your party food costs. It is not necessary to purchase expensive appetizers and beverages to throw a great party. A little imagination and effort can make your party a memorable occasion. Here are some ideas and suggestions.

7)   Cheesecake A Most Wonderful Dessert
Cheesecake is probably the most wonderful dessert 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 one as their favorite? You can add so many different toppings to them, and you can make a cheesecake from almost any kind of cheese such as Cream cheese, Cottage cheese, Farmers cheese, Ricotta cheese and probably a few more I'm sure.
article tags: cheesecake, cheesecakes, dessert, cheesecake recipe, ny cheesecake, new york cheesecake, new york cheesecake recipe, baked cheesecake recipe, easycheesecake

8)   Beer Through the Years
No one really knows exactly how the first beer came into being ... Suffice it to say that, around 10,000 years ago, somebody let a primordial barley and hop concoction stand long enough for it to ferment. The result not only made anonymous history, it was the genesis of beer's own special influence throughout the ages. Here are a few examples of note: It was the accepted practice in Babylonia, as early as 4000 years ago, that for a month after a wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink.
article tags: beer, beer history, beer quotes, beer humor, cyberiter

9)   Romantic Meals On A Budget
Food and romance go hand in hand. But, if you’re on a budget, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to show your sweetie that you love him. You can have a romantic meal at home – for the cost of a regular meal. The food you choose is not nearly as important as the atmosphere you create. You could easily make a very romantic meal from pizza or sandwiches if you take the time to create the perfect ambiance in the room.

10)   Grocery Shopping The Healthy Menu Mailer Way
I have to admit, grocery shopping isn’t exactly one of my favorite things to do. In case you can’t “hear” the sarcasm in my voice, let me tell you that I’d rather be doing just about anything other than grocery shopping. I tried delegating it to my husband, but we usually end up eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and potato chips when I do that.

11)   Buffalo Meat - A Cut Above The Rest
For many people, nothing could be more stressful than being a meat lover and be prescribed a low-calorie diet. Meat and low calories are self-contradictory, that’s the common perception. Persons who are trying to find a low-calorie meat that could replace the kind they are used to eating would do well to consider buffalo meat. There are many Western-themed restaurants that offer buffalo (also known as American bison) dishes.
article tags: buffalo meat, buffalo, buffalo steak, steak

12)   Fruit Basket Checklist: Are You In The Know?
How many of these mistakes are you making? 1)You buy items on impulse and nothing else. 2)You don't comparison shop before spending your hard earned money. 3)You like spend more money and get less than you really should. Well, I was like you too until I discovered a little thing called the internet. The internet makes comparison shopping much easier than it was just 10 years ago.
article tags: fruit basket, basket fruit

13)   How to Plan a Party That's Enjoyed by All
How to Plan a Party That's Enjoyed by All When planning a party, remember that the best kind of party is one that allows you time to enjoy the get-together as much as your guests enjoy it. Whether an open house at the office or a holiday gathering of family and friends -- large or small, formal of causal -- with a little planning and consideration, you can entertain with elegance and ease.
article tags: plan a party, how to plan a party, party appetizers, party food, calculate party appetizers, calculate party beverages, party beverages, party menu, party appetizer menu, party beverage menu, appetizer party

14)   What’s in season in South Africa?
South Africans live from season to season, eating what the earth gives them. A variation in latitude and height above sea level as well as the effect of ocean currents causes a great variety of climatic conditions throughout the country. There are three main rainfall-regions, divided into a winter rainfall in the south western part of the country including the Western Cape, rain all year round along the southern coastal belt and a summer rainfall in the rest of the country.
article tags: seasonal fruit and vegetables, south africa, southa african food

15)   Belgium And Beer: Made For Each Other
In addition to some wonderful history, the country of Belgium is "The Beer country". Bordering France, Luxembourg, Germany and The Netherlands, Belgium is in the heart of Europe. This technologically advanced member of NATO and the EU is truly a beer-lovers haven. So much so, in fact, that the Belgian Brewer's Guild boasts that a beer lover could easily enjoy a different beer every day and not have to duplicate his selection for over a year.
article tags: beer, drinks, food, entertainment

16)   Indian Cookery with a British Twist
In a traditional Indian home, the wife and mother does not go out to work. She stays at home and spends her days making sure that there is wholesome and tasty food ready for her family to eat whenever they may want it. If there are other older women in the household such as aunts or a grandmother, they will help too. An Indian girl will start learning to cook at a very early age and will be expected to help her mother with the household catering and cleaning too.
article tags: curry, indian food, india

17)   Give The Gift Of A Gourmet Gift Basket
A tisket a tasket, a special food treat basket. What a great way to say “I’m thinking about you.” Gourmet gift baskets are really nice, always appropriate and not overly expensive. They’re a great one to send your congratulations on a joyous occasion, or to say "I care" when things don’t seem to be going so well in someone’s life. Gourmet gift baskets are great to give as an office gift, to a fellow employee or even to your boss.
article tags: giftbaskets, gift baskets, gifts, food, gourmet

18)   Backyard Garden Tips, All about Compost
Backyard Garden Tips, All about Compost
article tags: backyard garden, compost

19)   Five "Health Foods" That May Be Making You Sick!
There are many of us who are dieting and trying to live a healthy lifestyle. We exercise and go out of our way to eat the best foods we can. Most of us already know that trans-fats, white sugar and white flour are not the best health choices, especially if we want to keep our weight down. Unfortunately some of the very foods that we think are healthy are ones that can cause a lot of trouble for our bodies, and even make us ill.
article tags: health, weight loss, nutrition, diet, dieting, health foods, alternative medicine

20)   What to Drink on the Zone Diet?
The Zone Diet is founded on the idea of eating a balanced ratio of carbohydrate, protein and fat. By eating in the ratio of 40/30/30, meaning 40 percent carbohydrate and 30 percent each of protein and fat, the idea is that your metabolism is impacted to run at its most efficient level. The diet also emphasizes getting the right amounts of fruit, vegetables and lean sources of protein.
article tags: zone diet, the zone diet plan, zone diet menu

21)   How To Maximize The Health Benefits Of Green Tea
Whether you are trying to lose weight or improve your health in general, drinking several cups of green tea per day can help. Green tea is the next best thing to a warm cup of hot chocolate to sooth and clam you, especially in the winter months. Fat Fighting Benefits of Green tea Drinking green tea can be a great addition to a well-rounded nutrition and exercise program.
article tags: tea, green tea, health, drink

22)   The Big Fat Juicer You Can Count On
The juicer has come a long way from the simple utensil that your parents used to squeeze orange juice from an orange when you were younger. In fact, it is now one of the most essential appliances for many kitchens across the country. We have learned so much in the way of why we need to consume juices of various types. Now, with technology, we have some of the best equipment to make drinking that juice easier, more flavorful, and even more cost effective.
article tags: juicer, fruit juicers

23)   My thoughts on food today
What happened to the old days where you would rotate your crops from year to year, eat food you could grow yourself in the country you live in and having fruit and vegetables only when they were in season? Today when you walk down the isle of any supermarket, certainly in England, you can buy ANY fruit and vegetables at ANY time throughout the year.
article tags: south african cooking, food of today, cooking, food

24)   The Many Uses of Fresh Herbs
The Many Uses of Fresh Herbs
article tags: : herb, herbs, basil, oregano, rosemary, cooking, herb cooking, herb oils, herb vinegars, cooking with herbs

25)   Best Gourmet Coffee – From Espresso to Exotic
Best Gourmet Coffee – From Espresso to Exotic
article tags: best coffee, best gourmet coffee, coffee

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