While I am sure that other people make and eat fudge I will always associate it with Scotland, a land of people notorious for their sweet tooth. Fudge is a sort of soft toffee, and the somewhat grainier version called tablet is also very popular. These recipes are handed down from generation to generation and in a country where the weather isn’t always as bright as it might be many a rainy afternoon is spent making sweeties. Although often ... Read More
Man has been outdoors for many thousands of years, but the outdoor grill came along later with the iron age. Nowadays there are hundred of types available from permanent structures, portable barbeques, fire pits and even the disposable type that you pick up outside your local petrol station. Which ever type you use I can guarantee that food cooked out of doors tastes better than any cooked in an indoor kitchen - if cooked properly that is and not... Read More
The shops these days are full of all sorts of goodies suitable for the vegetarian. So longer do you have to satisfy yourself with an omelette or salad. And because there is such choice you can choose low calorie options. Also there are now a number of meat substitutes if you wan to go that way. Vegetarian bacon – yes really – look in the frozen food cabinet – adds that something to lots of dishes and I frequently use it, even wh... Read More
Americans are appalled at the rising cost of gasoline that topped $4 a gallon in May. Yet, we think nothing of paying $9 a gallon for bottled water. To make the comparison even more perplexing consider that gasoline, for most people, is essential to everyday living while bottled water is optional, usually unnecessary and generally troublesome for an already troubled environment. Turn on the Tap According to the Think Outside the Bottle campaign, ... Read More
When you are producing less than one million hectoliters of beer each year then you are considered a micro brewery in the United States, when you reside in Canada however you should not be making more than 300.000 hectoliters per year. It still is more than you are allowed for private use, having a micro brewery can be a wonderful way of living. Specially when you enjoy brewing beer and you wouldn’t mind being a bit more commercial then it&... Read More
Selecting a good wine off of a wine list can be a real challenge, especially if you have never heard of them before. You meal won’t likely be ruined by your wine selection, but you want to be able to enjoy your food and your wine together. Here are a few strategies to help. The first strategy is to know which wines are food-friendly. You want your food to pair well with your wine selection. If you are ordering a bottle or two for a whole ta... Read More
There are several myths that make good wine trivia. These myths and truths are a great way to quiz your wine loving friends and give them and yourself and education at the same time. Here are the top ten wine myths revealed. 1. Aged Wine is Better than Young Wine Not all wines require aging. In fact, many wines are intended to be drunk young and they do not require aging. Typically, red wines that have high tannins are the only wines that require... Read More
