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Bread Flour Substitutions

Bread flour is a type of unbleached flour that is milled from hard wheat. It is high in gluten, which may not be preferable for those who are following low-gluten or gluten-free diets. Often bread flour is more expensive and used much less than some of its counterparts, so it may be worthwhile to lo

How to Light a Punch Bowl

Punch is a mixed drink that is served in a wide bowl known as a punch bowl. The fruity drink is typically served at parties and may contain alcohol depending on the event and guests attending. The punch bowl is often a centerpiece where guests, friends and family gather to pour the drinks and make c

How to Use a Personal Espresso Machine

Making a perfect espresso shot takes practice, but with the right technique and a little practice, you can make coffee-house-quality espresso at home. There are many varieties of espresso machines available for home use. These step-by-step instructions are for a manual machine where most aspects of

I Love Organic Wine - A Riesling From Alsace

I love organic wine so much that I am doing a series on fine and perhaps not so fine organic and sometimes biodynamic wines tasting them with a variety of foods. This article explores an organic wine coming from the Alsace region of northeastern France. Was it a bargain? I'll make specific reco

These Spicy Chicken Drumettes are Baked

These well spiced, great tasting chicken drumettes are baked to perfection with a spicy, crispy coating. Make these tried-and-true chicken drumettes as a party snack, game day or tailgating treat, or serve as an entree.

Weber Spirit SP-310 Gas Grill Review

One of the two "premium" editions of the Weber Spirit Grills. A basic gas grill, but with stainless steel cooking grates instead of porcelain coated cast iron.

How to Pair Red Wines With Seafood

While the general rule of thumb is to pair red wine with red meat and white wine with chicken, fish and other poultry, serving other combinations can be just as pleasing to the palate. Pairing red wine with seafood can be delicious when you match the flavors of the wine with the flavors of the fish

Exotic & Healthy Dinner Ideas

Eating healthy doesn't have to mean eating a bland salad.SALAD image by brelsbil from Fotolia.comWith America leading the world with the highest rate of obesity at 30 percent, more and more people are realizing the need to adopt healthy eating habits. However, many people associate eating...

About Nigella Lawson- Her Food Shows and Recipes

Actually these cookery shows have evolved in such a way that there are exclusive channels for such shows. Let's talk about one such food show which is aired on TLC by one of the world&#03

The Recommended Intake of Edible Salt

All diets include some sodium, a main ingredient in table salt. But many Americans far surpass the recommended daily intake of sodium. Salt is found naturally in many foods, but prepared and processed foods contain added salt. Excessive sodium intake is a major factor in high blood pressure, known a

Food From The Middle East

'Middle eastern cuisine' is a broad term that encompasses many different cooking styles from a number of different countries. Moroccan, Syrian, Greek, Arabian - the various cuisines

Working Saturday

Saturday working is a huge task. Firstly waking up after the endless drinks on Friday night is a task. If that hurdle is overcome it is so difficult to get out of bed and get a move on things. On exactly such days we get a bright perky call from your team saying that we will be working today because

Lay Man Way To Cook Healthy And Low Fat Meal

An ideal diet is low in fat and low in sugar. Most people can enjoy high sugar, high fat treats on occasion, but if you indulge one day, be sure to eat healthier the next.

No-Knead Beer Rye Bread

This amazing no-knead rye is packed with the flavor of the beer and the caraway seeds and has wonderful texture. Use it to make ham and cheese or corned beef sandwiches. Delicious!

How to Stop Taking Aciphex

Aciphex, also known as rabeprazole sodium, is a prescription time-release caplet for heartburn. Aciphex is usually prescribed in 20 mg tablets and is recommended for adults and children 12 and up who suffer from heartburn. Aciphex is also prescribed for treating duodenal ulcers, but only for short-t

How to Make a Wine Refrigerator

A sensible and "green" use of a minirefrigerator is to turn it into a temperature-controlled wine refrigerator. It's sensible because it's so easy to do and old minifridges are so abundant. There are several sizes of minirefrigerators to adapt to different size miniwine collections. That's green bec