Tips on how to Prepare a Romantic Dinner Menu
by Robert Jackson

If you are looking for a romantic dinner menu, and the perfect recipes for a lingering dinner for two, then look no further! This menu will have your head spinning and your heart racing!

Spicing Up the Ordinary
by Della Franklin

I've often wondered how a chef can make such aromatic mixtures simply by throwing in a leaf of this or a dash of that. How do they know just what to add to enhance their meal? I went straight to a local chef and asked him. He said, "You just know." Well, that wasn't much help for you or me. He also said, "A lot of it is taught in culinary school but the exact amount varies among chefs." Even better... now it's something I have to go to school to learn and I'll never do it like Emeril. Or so you think... You CAN learn what each of the spices do and I've even put together a compilation of some of the most common spices for you. Feel free to print it out and keep it with your cookbooks for quick reference while you are flavoring your own meals.

Making Your Own Beer
by Lee Dobbins

While beer is widely available mostly anywhere and there are thousands of varieties to choose from, making your own beer can be an exciting hobby. Your quest to look for the right kind of beer for your taste might be such a confusing journey as there are thousands of varieties out there. Perhaps making your own beer is the good way to speed up your pursuit. Making beer is simple if you follow every step religiously. Here's an overview of how to do it.

The Basic Wine Essentials
by Jennie Wills

Whether you are serving it to your guests while entertaining, using it to create luscious dishes, or simply enjoying its' company, whatever the occasion, this libation reigns the kingdom of fine indulgence and has been doing so for centuries. The conception of wine has been dated as far back as 8000-4000BC in Mesopotamia. Having thousands of years to further perfect the wine making process, this sexy beverage is a palate pleaser like no other providing a continuous adventure for pleasure seekers in this arena where no bottle is quite like the other. Each and every wine has its' tale to tell, so indulge and listen carefully, for this libation is quite capable of taking you to places you have most likely never been before!

The Barbecue Grilling Tip Guide
by Marcus Cox

Nothing beats the idea of gathering friends and family on the patio for a barbecue on a nice summers evening. In reality though, it doesn't always go as planned. Most of us assume that a successful barbecue consists of buying some nice cuts of meat and putting them on the grill until they turn crispy - Yuk! By planning your evening in advance and following these simple tips, your friends will be begging you to host another barbecue the following weekend!

BBQ Safety Tips
by Chris McCarthy

When it comes to barbecuing, what could be more fun than whipping up sumptuous food on the grill in the company of family and friends? The thing of course is finding the right place for grilling and barbecuing. One favorite spot among true barbecue aficionados would be their very own backyard or outdoor kitchen with their own brick barbecue pit. Actually, any outdoor area is a potential spot for a barbecue but truth be known, the best places for a barbecue are the safest ones.

What is Organic Food?
by Peter Singer and Jim Mason

Authors of The Way We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter

Using the label "organic" to distinguish one tomato from another is a big stretch from the word's original meaning, for until the middle of the twentieth century it simply meant something living or derived from living matter. In that sense, the idea of an "inorganic tomato" is a contradiction in terms, unless it is, say, a tomato-shaped glass ornament. With very few exceptions -- salt is one -- all our food is "organic" no matter how it is produced.

Green Tea: Natures Miracle Heath Drink
by Jim O'Neill

"Camellia Sinensis" or Green Tea is rich in Catechins, which are antioxidants. The best variety is said to originate from tea farms in China, especially those protected from pesticides. It is best to drink pure green tea without preservatives or other artificial flavors.

Basil The Sweet Herb
by David McCarthy

Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

Basil is my favorite of all the herbs because it is so versatile and easy to grow. Those of you who follow my recipes site will know that I like to grow my own herbs and as basil is normally ready to eat just 6-weeks after planting I naturally use it often.

Why choose organic wine?
by Debbie O'Meara

What could be a better accompaniment to a meal of organic food than a glass of organic wine? Wine is one of humanity's oldest beverages. It's been used in medicine and religious rituals, and it is all over our social calendars. A lot of research has been made to study its effect on human health. Is it a coincidence that the French, who are second in the world in wine consumption, also have the second lowest occurrence of heart disease?