From the monthly archives:

April 2008


Make the most of Cream Cheese

April 6, 2008 Cheese

Cream cheese was invented in 1872 by an enterprising dairyman who realized that by adding cream to the cheese mixture, he could create one of the smoothest and creamiest cheeses on the market. The product quickly took off, and was sold in tin wrapped packets under the name of “Philadelphia Brand.” In 1928, Kraft Foods [...]

Read the full article →

BBQ – Barbeque Safety Tips

April 4, 2008 BBQ

The first key to any safe practice is awareness. Because it’s static and relatively quiet, it’s easy to forget that barbeques are hot, full of smoke, can spit up flames at unexpected moments and splatter grease the moment you turn your head aside.
When you’re about to lift the lid on your grill, approach the barbeque [...]

Read the full article →

Coffee Beans – from the tree to your cup

April 4, 2008 Coffee

Avid coffee drinkers want their brews made from beans that are fresh, robust, and grown and roasted to perfection.
But how many coffee lovers know what happens to a coffee bean from the time it is grown until it ends up in your coffee maker at home? The process of growing and roasting coffee beans [...]

Read the full article →