Archive for the 'Food + Cooking' Category

International Gourmet Deliveries Take the Hassle Out of Gift Giving

Friday, March 21st, 2008

In our global economy, everyone from the businessperson to the
neighbor who traveled abroad on holiday is facing the same
dilemma: how to send gifts to business associates and new
friends who live overseas. Increasingly, gift givers are
choosing the convenience of international gourmet deliveries
over the hassle of shipping gifts overseas through conventional
methods.
Utilizing the availability of gourmet gifts worldwide, […]

Holiday Rentals: Villas

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

When it comes to renting a place when you go on holiday it can take a good search to find the best place - you have a vast choice from hotels to camp sites all the way up to mansions and smaller villa type holiday stay places.
If you are going to stay in a hotel […]

17 Popular Quotes about Chocolate

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

1. “Chocolate causes certain endocrine glands to secrete
hormones that affect your feelings and behavior by making you
happy. Therefore, it counteracts depression, in turn reducing
the stress of depression. Your stress-free life helps you
maintain a youthful disposition, both physically and mentally.
So, eat lots of chocolate!” - Elaine Sherman, Book of Divine
Indulgences
2. “Strength is the capacity to break […]

Espresso Dos and Don’ts

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

When you finally decide to stay in for a hot steaming shot of espresso you need to follow some guidelines or you will end up with a bitter and unarguably pour coffee alternative.
The Shopping
The perfect shot of espresso starts at the store. The first thing you always want to look for when buying espresso […]

People Stuggle to Eat Healthy

Friday, February 8th, 2008

Most people struggle to eat healthy foods throughout the day and
at each meal, according to results of an Ipsos-Reid poll for
Canada’s President’s Choice label.
The poll found 94% say they just can’t live without a favorite
food, while 7% concede they almost never make healthy food
choices.
“Canadians want food choices that help make it easier to eat
better and […]

Caliente Bistro - Ybor City

Monday, January 21st, 2008

Caliente Bistro on 7th Avenue, in the historic Ybor City section
of Tampa, Florida features some of the best real Cuban cuisine,
made by real Cuban ladies. They brought their recipes with them
from Cuba. Mimi, the 25-year old owner is as beautiful as the
food is great. I give them both a “10″.
Mimi, the beautiful 25-year old Cuban […]

The 1976 Paris Wine Tasting

Monday, December 10th, 2007

On May 24th, 1976 the Napa Valley emerged as one of the world’s
premier wine producing regions. L’academie du Vin founder Steven
Spurrier assembled a select group of French tasters to conduct a
blind taste test including 4 choice reds from Bordeaux and 6
Napa Valley Cabs. The group of tasters assembled to judge the
competition were among France’s finest […]