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8Nordic Cuisine Old and New
New Nordic cuisine is up and coming and we are not saturated with Nordic restaurants. Look at the history and highlights of this fascinating cuisine.
0The Supplement Crazed Nation
Are you eating a healthy diet? Still adding supplements and vitamins? Join us for a look at the things you may be taking that may make you sick.
6African Food and Recipes
What do you know about African food? For foodies Africa may be the last remaining novel cuisine. A look at the food culture with recipes and links
21Where did my fish come from
A massive amount of fraud exists in the seafood industry. Fish is mislabeled and farmed with practices banned in the US. A brief look at what is safe for us and safe for the planet.
10Canned Food Bottled Water and BPA
Has the BPA issue been decided yet? Which companies are protecting consumers. Protect yourself with information
3Chocolate & Cream Victory Layer Cake Lost Recipe
A recipe from WWII,designed to save precious ingredients for our fighting forces.Once almost lost and forgotten. Updated to keep the flavor but use modern equipment and better ingredients.
5Butter Pound Cake Photo Recipe
A traditional pound cake recipe made light and fluffy. Sara Lee would be jealous
2Hot Fudge Spoon Cake
This is an easy and quick to make chocolate dessert. Good enough for company but simple enough for a week night family dinner. Your "Chocoholic" will love you!
4Italian Food Regional Cooking Sicily and Sardinia
The final article in a series about the spectacular different foods of Italy
11Dixie Dumplings Baked Pudding
Want an easy to make dessert that will get raves from friends and family? This old family recipe may be for you! Fluffy cakes floating in a true butterscotch sauce
31Is America Waking Up OWS
Have Progressives found an answer to the Tea Party and business or is this movement doomed to failure. Is the system fair to all, or biased for the top one percent?
2Italian Food Regional Cooking NorthWest Italy
Italian food is popular around the world, but it is so much more than pizza and spaghetti. Regional differences abound
8Italian Food Regional Cooking NorthEast Italy
Italian food is popular around the world, but it is so much more than pizza and spaghetti. Regional differences abound
6Italian Food Regional Cooking Central Italy
What do we know about the foods we eat? Italy is steeped in history with regional differences in a spectacular cuisine.
7Italian Food Regional Cooking Southern Italy
Italy has a varied cuisine that we barely know in the States. What we call Italian they call Neapolitan
2Cry of Dolores Grito de Dolores Mexican Holiday September 15
What the heck is the Cry of Dolores? US schools teach little about the history and culture of our closest neighbor. Happy Independence Day Mexico!
9All About Tomatoes Fruit or Vegetable
Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable in America. Do you know which ones to buy? Or to grow? An encyclopedia of tomatoes.
4Bacon Food of the Gods
Bacon is not just a food, it also a cult, a way of life and a dietary bombshell.
4Ice Cream You Scream History
Frozen desserts have an ancient history. Learn about your favorites and what makes a premium ice cream
6Jefferson’s Table, Revolutionary, Foodie
Thomas Jefferson was an extraordinary man, he was a "foodie" before there was a term for "foodies"
9Potatoes fried in the French Manner
How do French fries get to your plate? Start with a potato plant. For the past thousand years the potato has been one of the most important food staples on the planet.
8Exotic Peculiar Fruits
What does the rest of the world eat? Use this guide to identify and try some new fruit flavors
6Exotic and Peculiar Vegetables Vol II
What does the rest of the world eat? Use this guide to identify and try some new vegetable flavors
5Exotic and Peculiar Vegetables Vol I
What does the rest of the world eat? Use this guide to identify and try some new vegetable flavors
0Nitrites Nitrates Cured Food Additives
What's in your food? Nitrites have been around for hundreds of years and we couldn't make some foods without them. Find out here.
4Japanese Food a History and Glossary Menu Terms
Japanese steak houses are popping up across America but how much do you know about the cuisine? A guide to Japanese food.
2Southern Style Food and Cooking
There is a mystique to Southern cooking and Southern Hospitality that is unmatched in the rest of the country. A guide to Southern cuisine.
3Russian Food History and Lexicon
The largest nation has a broad and varied culinary heritage. A primer on Russian food and food history
28Ayn Rand and Conservative Politics
The (not very) "Christian" right is following an atheist philosophy. Listen to Ayn Rand's own words. Who do you follow?
3Shrinking Food Packages
Big business thinks you are too dumb to figure out that you pay more and get less food than ever before. Look at how business is trying to dupe us.
2The USDA the Food Pyramid Nutrition Facts
We remain rightfully confused about healthy eating. A 1996 telephone survey found that over 40 percent of people agreed with the statement “There are so many recommendations about healthy ways to eat; it’s hard to know what to believe.”
8The Language of Food and Cooking Glossary
Food writers and chefs have their own language. A guide to food geek speech.
13Sulfites Sulfate and Sulfur Food Additives
No one is allergic to sulfur, and to be allergic you would be allergic to your own flesh, but about 10% of the population is allergic to derivatives of sulfur.
14American Exceptionalism Defined
America is till an extraordinary place but, are we becoming complacent? While we're busy patting ourselves on the back the rest of the world is leaving us in the dust. A sober look at American failures shows us where we need to do better.
18How to Cook an Artichoke, a Photo Recipe
Artichokes are wonderful veggies and they deserve more use. A photo guide for the artichoke novice
6How to Read a Mexican Menu, Mexican Food Glossary and List, Spanish Food
True Mexican food is so much more than what we see in most restaurants. A guide to good Mexican food
17Breakfast Cereal Make Your own
The corn in your breakfast cereal was genetically modified by Monsanto. Use this information to make your own cereal, save a bundle and enjoy healthy food
10A Guide to Getting Old
A tongue in cheek look at aging. Why didn't anyone warn me about the dangers of getting old? Maybe I would have taken better care of myself. Warn your kids!
14Our Future of Genetically Engineered Food
The cynical mixture of science and big business controls our food supply. Your kids are guinea pigs for GM foods
11The Tea Party Issues and Platform
The Tea party is right to be concerned about government but their solutions put us all at risk.
11What is the best countertop convection oven
A counter top convection oven saves electricity and heats the house less than a full size oven. After using and breaking several ovens I found the best oven
13How To Speak Slang, The New English
A tongue in cheek guide to speaking with young people so hang on to your snood and get real.
7Why do We Pay Agriculture Subsidies
A look at how the government spends our taxes supporting some very unhealthy products and influencing what we buy and eat
13Make your own healthy white bread, a photo recipe
Extra fiber and extra protein make this a healthful alternate to store bought. The texture will be more like soda bread than Wonder bread.
6Antibiotics and our food supply
Do you know what you're eating? Big business and government have joined forces to promote antibiotics in our food. We need safe practices not drugs in our food supply.
1Food of the British Isles, England to Henry VIII
British food is often maligned but it has a noble history going back millenia
4Food in History of the British Isles, Scotland and Ireland
British food is often maligned but it has a noble history going back millenia
7All ABout Salmon Which Salmon Is Best
What is the best salmon? What is the difference between salmons? An encyclopedia of all the types of salmon
2Italian Food Before Columbus History of Italian Food
The food many of us regard as Italian is really Neapolitan, a regional cuisine of Italy. What did they eat before the tomato?
3Breakfast Around the World
Do you want a healthier breakfast? Is all that starchy, sugary food turning you diabetic? A look at what the rest of the world eats to start the day.
9All About Certified Black Angus Beef, Is it Worth More
Everyone seems to be selling Angus beef these days. Beyond the hype here's the truth
4All About Chicken, Free Range or Organic
Is your chicken dinner toxic? Find out how chicken is treated before it gets to your plate
6All About Sweet Potatoes How to Use Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are healthier than white potatoes and deserve more use in our diets. These are not yams, find out here, how to store and use
3All About Tea, How to Brew and Tea History
Tea is the most widely consumed beverage on the planet with an ancient history. Learn the many types of tea and tea history so you can sample something different.
0All About Coffee, How To Choose and Brew Coffee
Coffee is second only to tea as a beverage of choice. Fascinating history and info about all types of coffee here.
0All About Jewish Food, kosher, yiddish, Passover
Kosher cooking has some of the strictest rules about cooking so Jewish food has a unique identity and flavor all its own.
0Irish in China and St Patrick's Day
Who'da thunk it? The Irish have a vibrant community in China. Erin Go Bragh with chop sticks
1Sauces, a glossary and tutorial
Do you want something to spark a little more interest in that bland dinner. A guide to most of the major sauces
0How to choose and care for kitchen knives
What you need to know to choose the best knife for your purposes
7Pears Everything you do need to know about Pears, In the Zone
A guide to the many varieties of pears in the market today.
0Which Diet Plan is For You, compared
A side by side of the various diet plans. Eating less is a big business too
0How to sell on eBay, a beginner’s guide
There are many help articles for selling on eBay but this is for the complete "newbie" to get his/her feet wet for the first time
2The White Mountains in Pictures
Two hours north of Boston lies the extravagant natural beauty of the White Mountains
3Glossary of Herbs and Spices the Art of Seasoning
All of the primary herbs and spices explained with hints on use and the cuisines where they dominate
2Agave Syrup, Agave Nectar Good or Bad
Looking for a way to lower the amount of sugar you eat? Moderation, not agave syrup, is the key.
1How To Make Soup, Tips, Techniques and Secrets
Do you love soup? These simple techniques will give you a wide repertoire of easily made soups.
2Pasta, Everything you need to know about pasta
Do you know what you're eating? Do you buy pasta imported from Italy? It may be made from American wheat! So much for imported quality.
2Everything You Need to Know About Apples
Next time you see an unfamiliar type of apple refer to this encyclopedia of the major types of apples
4How to Read a Greek Menu, Greek Food Glossary
Greek food is wonderful but can you identify the terms on the menu. This guide will help you explore the cuisine of Greece
1Roasting, Techniques, Secrets, Hints and Tips About Roasting
Many cookbooks are wrong about roasting. Use this information for perfect roasts.
0How to Read a Middle Eastern Menu Arab Glossary and Spices
A primer on the foods from the Middle East, the birthplace of humanity
1How to Read a Cuban Menu, Cuban Food Glossary Fried Food
Cuba has a culinary identity that differs from its neighbors. A primer on Cuban food
0Food Crisis and Urban Riots in 2011 Famine?
The Arab Spring has its roots in rising food prices. Worldwide food supplies are precarious for the poor and we are one shock away from crisis.
