bbq dry rub
May 28, 2009 by Food-Critic
Filed under Recipes
Use your favorite blend of spices and herbs to flavor your meats. Dry rubs are probably the biggest boon to the busy housewife. They are easy to prepare and if you use them often you can mix a big batch and keep them in airtight containers. They will be ready to use [...]
chocolate flavored coffee
May 20, 2009 by Food-Critic
Filed under Coffee
If you are a chocolate lover, you should not miss chocolate flavored coffee. The combination is a perfect balance. You will be craving for more. Pair it with a slice of dark chocolate cake. That could be too much chocolate for you so how about taking a slice of aged fruit cake? [...]
organic beans
May 19, 2009 by Food-Critic
Filed under Organic
Make soups, salads, chili, and creole dishes healthier. Use organic beans, peas and lentils as your main ingredients. Beans are excellent sources of nutrition. These are great protein supplements especially for vegetarians. They are very high in fiber and contain valuable vitamins and minerals.
Some of the beans you may want to try incorporating in your [...]
Organic seafood
May 15, 2009 by Food-Critic
Filed under Organic
The term “organic” is traditionally used for agricultural products that were grown without the use of chemicals or pesticides. Today, however, it is also used on products from the fishing industry. Organic seafood is farm-raised. This ensures that the fish is fed only organic vegetation. Water in fish farms is also filtered to remove or [...]
popcorn
May 15, 2009 by Food-Critic
Filed under Snacks
Planning your child’s birthday party can be such a pressure. But it doesn’t have to be. The truth is, kids will enjoy any party that is laid back and that allows them to play. So for your daughter’s party, why don’t you rent different costumes that she and her friends can wear? Provide hypoallergenic child-friendly [...]
shade grown coffee
May 14, 2009 by Food-Critic
Filed under Coffee
There’s a connection between your early morning cup of coffee and the birds you see outside your window. Conventional coffee plantations are replacing wildlife habitats that contribute to the decline of songbird population. On the other hand, shade grown coffee, the traditional method of coffee farming, offers a better alternative. As many as 150 [...]
flat iron steak
May 14, 2009 by Food-Critic
Filed under Meat
It is perfect for Mother’s Day. Steak dinners always mean that the father will take over the grill. We will be having his delicious flat iron steak for dinner. He has marinated the steak and it is on the kitchen counter. Now, he is on his way to prepare the grill. [...]
black licorice
May 12, 2009 by Food-Critic
Filed under Food
Licorice is one of the oldest forms of candy. There are evidences suggesting it was made as early as the 13th century. It continues to be a popular product today and makes up a considerable portion of the billions of dollars in annual non-chocolate candy market sales. Licorice is a shiny, gelled candy with a [...]
Wassail
May 8, 2009 by Food-Critic
Filed under Drinks
It’s a popular drink during holiday feasts that surely fills the air with the spirit of Christmas. Wassail is a punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples, and served in a large bowl. Although popular in many countries, this beverage is common especially among the Germanics. Wassail is [...]
