Lots of people, all over the world, love making wine In fact this is one of the most popular beverages in the world. There are some hundreds of thousands of types of wine known to man – which is by any standards a huge number – and hence it offers you a great deal of […]

Red wine doesn’t hold the same stigma as other forms of alcohol. While governments worry about alcohol-related diseases, there are countless studies showing that red wine could actually have health benefits. The ‘French Paradox’ was officially recognized in 1992 after researchers found that despite eating a diet high in saturated fats, French people had a […]

My dog was running down the stairs the other down when he slipped on a mobile case and took a dive for the curio cabinet . I am an awful parent, he broke his leg and actually had to get stitches in his back because the fall broke the glass on the cabinet […]

Wood smokers are used to cook large portions of briskets, pork shoulders & butts, slabs of ribs, pork loins, and turkeys. The Wood Smoker has several components: the Fire Box, the Cooking Chamber and the Smoke Chimney, which all work together to produce the correct smoking environment to end up with the best-tasting meat possible. […]

My mornings changed when I got one of my first writing assignments. I was already a coffee fiend, but I didn’t know very much about coffee then. My assignment was about whole bean coffee and how to grind it at home. I was amazed at the information I found, and decided then and there that […]

There are many foods that we associate with certain holidays. In fact there are some foods that are only eaten during certain holiday seasons. When I was growing up the only way to purchase turkey meat was to buy the whole turkey and roast it. As a result we only had turkey for holidays. Mom […]

Steak sauce is the perfect addition to many meats on your menus for your succulent back yard barbecue. With its rich, zesty flavor, and thick texture, this sauce has been a favorite of American families for many years. Some generic brands are runny, while other well-known brands have a home-cooked flavor that can not […]

The evenings at our house seem to be booked with some activity or another several nights a week. Our children are involved in several activities in school and my husband and I are involved in church and community activities. We all enjoy the things that we do, but the evenings seem very short and I […]

Halloween is a time of year that we associate with many things. Kids running around in costumes, jack-o-lanterns and candy of all kinds are part of the charm of the season. Pumpkin seeds also become more popular in late October, but they are actually available all year round.
Many families enjoy taking part in the practice […]

Whoever thought up the idea of slow cookers deserves a cook’s Medal for Convenience Award. Although they’ve been around for a long time and have been in and out of style a few times over the years, slow cookers are still with us, making one part of life’s many tasks – cooking – a […]