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Cooking Vicariously Through Pinterest

Pinterest is the hottest new social media channel to hit the internet. Even if you haven’t tried it yet, you’ve probably seen postings from your friends on Facebook. Although people pin just about anything on their boards, recipes have become a major attraction… especially for foodies! Who can resist all that yummy looking food! I think my waistline expands just looking at them. Why We Love Pinterest It didn’t take long for foodies and foodie wannabes to start following and inviting Read more

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Italy’s Most Famous Chef Massimiliano Alajmo

                Massimiliano Alajmo – The Young European 3 Star Chef Do you know the name of the youngest as well finest chef of Italy? Any guess? Yes right you are! It is Massimiliano Alajmo. He was born on 6th May 28, 1974. He received three stars from the popular Michelin Guide, which is the highest honor in a chef’s profession. Thus, at the age of 28, he has become the youngest chef in the entire Europe to have this honor and Read more

5 Great Restaurants in Milan, Italy

The city of Milan is the second largest city in Italy, but it is best known for being a cultural and financial hub. Each year, thousands of investors, bankers and financial leaders visit Milan, as do models, designers and photographers. Even if you are not involved with the banking or the clothing industry, you can enjoy the incredible culture and cuisine of Milan. Although the city is decidedly modern, the food is very traditional. The best places to dine are authentic Italian establishments; although Read more

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Learn to Cook While in Thailand

Thailand cooking presents a cuisine that combines traditions by several Southeast Asian countries including China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia. This is not all a surprise since these four countries occupy the nearest locations in relation to Thailand. Thai cuisine just came into the public’s consciousness sometime in the 1960s. It continues to enjoy international recognition based on the number of Thai food restaurants sprouting in different parts of the world and the awards garnered by Read more

The Best Coffee in Cape Town, South Africa

Coffee is one of the most loved drinks in the world. It kick-starts your day and is a beacon of sanity somewhere between all the madness. There’s nothing like opening that bag of ground coffee, the smell of roasting beans, or a fresh pot on the brew. Below are a few places where you will find combinations of the best food and more importantly, quality coffee, in the Mother City of Cape Town. Truth: Vengeance, Resurrection and Donde’s Chaos are some of the best blends on offer at Truth. Its Read more

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Easy Centerpiece Arrangements For Thanksgiving

If you are planning to host a party for the upcoming holidays, you have numerous arrangements to make.  Party preparations include selecting the date, time and location as well as food, drink and entertainment.  In addition to these arrangements, you will most likely need to plan for decorations; whether you are going with a simple, elegant look or an elaborately decorated theme party!  Whatever your style, here are five centerpiece arrangements that you can easily put together for the upcoming Read more

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Having The Right Food At Those Early Birthday Parties

When you start planning a 1st birthday party for your special little one year old, it is important to remember to think about food plans. In fact, birthday treats may be the most important thing on of your list of birthday party supplies. Having the right food at the party is really going to make a huge difference in how things will turn out. Even if everything else at the party turns out to be a flop, you can make a successful and enjoyable party with the right choice in birthday treats. Here Read more

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Tailgating Tip: How to Grill Wisconsin-Style Bratwurst

Today’s guest post comes to us from Kasey at Checkadvantage.com  Image courtesy of Hed64 Football season is here. You can almost taste it! And with football comes tailgating. With tailgating come grills covered in sizzling meat. In the Midwestern U.S., one of the most popular, and tasty tailgating treats is the bratwurst – typically just called brats. No, not the annoying little kids who live next-door! I’m talking about the German sausage. In Wisconsin, where I come from, we’ve become Read more

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Make Your Own Wine Bottle Tiki Torch (Graphic)

The ingredients are simple for your very own backyard DIY wine bottle tiki torch and this handy graphic breaks it down for an easily sharable step by step. Ideally you would want to use a green or blue bottle for this project simply for the wear and tear that will show on a clear bottle from being outdoors (plus it just kinda looks nicer) and with the holiday season just around the corner these would make fantastic DIY wine gifts Most of these household items can be found at you local grocer Read more

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Grilled Chicken with Lime-Honey-Beer Marinade

The list of ingredients in the name can be a off-putting to some people. After all, a combination of flavors such as those presented by lime, honey, beer, and various other spices sounds, well, to be polite, interesting. However, they really are interesting! They combine to provide a unique flavor that is slightly sweet and bitter and spicy all at once. Plus, to top it off, it’s a great way prepare chicken that is not only delicious but also healthy. Yes, you can cook a healthy dish with beer.  Ingredients: 1 Read more