Archive for September 2009
The History of Chocolate
September 27, 2009 | 
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Chocolate originated in South America from the seeds of the cacao plant. Native to the deep tropical regions of the Americas, it is naturally found in Mexico and spreads down towards the Amazon Basin. It has been cultivated by indigenous Americans for thousands of years and was first used as a beverage rather than a confection. Some of the oldest known records detailing the use of chocolate date back to 1400 BC in the Honduras region. There is an indication that cacao beans were used as a source of fermentable sugars for an alcoholic drink. Read the rest of this entry »
Benefits of Decaffeinated Green Tea
I have had trouble with caffeine all my grown up life. First it gives me a kick then after a while I get anxiety and I find it hard to concentrate and sometime I even feel nausea. I stopped drinking coffee and turned to tea instead but I soon discovered that it gave me the same symptoms that coffee did. I realized that it also contained caffeine. I had heard about the great things it can do. So I searched every corner of the internet to find a product that had decaffeinated green tea in it. I have found one. Read the rest of this entry »
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Homemade Chicken Soup
There is nothing quite like a hot, soothing bowl of homemade chicken soup, especially when you’re sick or when the weather starts getting cold. I am sure many of us have fond memories of Mom or Grandma fixing up a hot bowl of chicken soup when we were younger. Remember how comforting it was and how good it made you feel? I sure do and I look forward to making chicken soup at least once a month during the cold days of winter. I am going to share with you one of the most delicious recipes for chicken soup, passed down to me from my Grandmother. It is quite easy to make and I promise you will enjoy this again and again… Read the rest of this entry »
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4 Tips to Make a Delicious Egg Salad
Wondering how to make egg salad? Want to learn the best way to make a very delicious egg salad that everyone will enjoy and ask for a recipe? I have had some good egg salads and some great ones, and in this article I am sharing my tips for making yours great! So if you are wondering how to make your salad taste great, then wonder no more! Read this article for my tips for making a great egg salad! Read the rest of this entry »
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Creamy Chicken Ranch Soup Recipe
We lead busy lives, whether we’re rushing to get kids to soccer practice on time, juggling volunteer commitments, or, like me, rushing to meet deadlines at work. I write four to six romance and women’s fiction novels per year. Four to six full-length books, plus research, editing, promotion… the list never ends. I don’t often have time to spend hours cooking. Most days, I need to get in, get out, and get the family fed, all in less than an hour. Read the rest of this entry »
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Take a Closer Look at Your Pasta
Pasta is a staple of many cuisines across the world, perhaps only following rice and bread. While many of us eat it, how many really know the different types available? There are far more than what you see in your grocery store.
How many types of pasta are there? Well, there are literally hundreds. Technically, pasta is just general term signifying dough made from flour and water. It is somewhat akin to discussing the different type of vehicles on the road. There are a lot of them and a lot of variations. Still, we can break pasta down into four basic groups. Read the rest of this entry »
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