Being a mother is a rewarding job, but it’s also a difficult one. Between all of the cleaning, homework help, laundry, and motherly advice, we have to find time to prepare meals that are both healthy and appealing to the little ones. If we don’t have a strategy, it’s next to impossible.
That’s one reason that […]
We all know someone who has it all. The person you leave for last on your gift list because you can never think of a suitable gift for him or her. That’s where gourmet food comes to the rescue.
It’s a great gift for anyone, all you have to do is cater to their taste buds. […]
When there is a special occasion that needs to be celebrated, one of the purchases that usually go in the list would be a cake. Cakes can be had in all different shapes and sizes, flavors and designs. You can be almost hundred percent sure that you will see a cake as a centerpiece when […]
Christmas time is all about gathering with the ones you love and celebration. During the festivities, plenty of drink will flow, but which ones should you be serving this Christmas? The top ten drinks for Christmas list should include:
Mulled Wine
A long held tradition, especially on cold evenings, a glass of mulled wine is a wonderful […]
That’s Life: Advice by Susan DeAngelis at www.thatslifeadvice.com
Jay from Maryland asks, “Is it okay to binge drink at parties?”
What can happen when you binge drink?
Binge drinking, also known as heavy episodic drinking, is the massive consumption of alcohol in a short amount of time. An average person is said to have binged, when their blood […]
Most of us cannot afford to have personal chefs who do nothing else but plan and prepare our meals. Most of the time, we have to think of meals in addition to the million and one other things we have to do each day. And if you are a mom, you probably need to take […]
Today’s working environment often leaves us tired, worn out and cranky. A lot of people nowadays also juggle multiple careers to make ends meet, while at the same time fulfilling family responsibilities. Sometimes, it can all be too much.
When everything seems so down and out though, indulging your sweet tooth can perk you up better […]
On the surface, the differences between black tea vs green tea may seem numerous - and indeed they are! However, there are countless similarities between the two as well.
Let’s learn a bit about what these similarities and differences are and just how they can help start you on the path to a healthier, more energetic […]
Bringing tapas back to their “purest state”
Sure, Madrid’s smoky tapas bars filled with old men have their appeal. But for some really posh tapas, check out the new spot in the NH Hotel Paseo de Prado. Paco Roncero, winner of the 2006 Best Future Chef award from the International Gastronomy Academy and chef at La […]
Winter is an important time for micro- and craft-brewers. The colder months mean that the heavier beers sell better, and beer aficionados love their holiday-themed beverages. The heavy ales and porters — beers that warm the drinker — lead to sales spikes in the winter. For one of their special holiday beers, Ridgeway brewers had […]
If you are planning on starting your own catering business, here are some catering tips and tricks for you. Catering may be a tedious business but it sure is a profitable one. Follow these steps and have the best of luck in your endeavor!
1. Decide what kind of catering would you like your business to […]
Pinot Grigio is the Italian name for Pinot Gris wine. This wine is made from grapes that range in color from bluish gray to pinkish gray which is where they get their name. In fact, clusters of grapes on the same vine can be of different colors.
The grapes have varying levels of sweetness, which […]
The Sangiovese grape comes from the Tuscany region of Italy and is the grape used in making Chianti wines. Wines made from this grape have a fruity strawberry taste when they are first produced, but as the wine ages they take on an oak flavour from the oak barrels in which they are aged.
Although […]
If there is one dish that has earned for itself a reputation as a universal favorite, it would definitely be pasta. Pasts can be cooked up a myriad different ways and is the best food around that can cater to a wide range of tastes. It can be served as a salad, a main dish […]
It is always a challenge for parents to provide healthy meals for their children. As the kids grow and become more active, they need all the nutrients they can get. As healthy meals are not a popular choice among kids, planning a nutritious meal is as important as preparing something that they will actually want […]