The type of wine glass that you serve your wine in can have a dramatic impact on the flavor and quality of the wine. There are many factors associated with wine glasses that may add or subtract from the wine’s flavor, appearance and quality. There are also some glassware basics that should be considered when choosing glasses. For a home wine-connoisseur, you may need to take your wine glass selection very seriously. For those individuals... Read More
History has it that the Romans had a rich culture of arts & crafts. The Romans keen enthusiasm made them create timeless pieces of crafts using dyeing, basket making, weaving, woodturning, cooking iron working and metal casting. Today too basket making is practiced but with more variations and details. Basket making for those who know it is an event in itself. Incase you too want to get up close with this art then it is better that we 1st le... Read More
This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni’s Fountain of Youth Summit, which can be found at http://fountainofyouthworldsummit.com. In this excerpt, David Wolfe shares the experiences that led him to be a health educator and tips on improving your metabolism. The Fountain of Youth World Summit with David Wolfe, nutrition authority and author of Sunfood Success System. Kevin: I’m excited about this talk today and let’s get r... Read More
You hear a lot about herbs and spices to flavor the foods you cook. But, do you know the difference? Basically, the difference between the herb and spice families is that herbs grow in temperate climates while spices come from the tropics. The leaves of herbs usually provide the seasonings, but the leaves of spice plants are seldom used for the same purpose. Herbs and spices accent and complement food, and can enhance the flavor to all kinds of r... Read More
When it comes to making heart healthy choices about which fats you eat, there is a lot more to the story than avoiding saturated fat and trans fat. There are certain fats that seem to make your heart healthier and reduce your risk of heart disease. Monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids are the fats to make room for in your daily diet. Here is why they are heart healthy and how to get them. Unsaturated Fats Unlike satu... Read More
There is just something about having a meal outdoors that appeals to most. Regardless of how beautiful our home might be on the inside, we look forward every year to the real first sign of spring - the time we can fire up the grill and eat outside. Gone are the days when outdoor BBQs were just clumsy charcoal messes that took forever to get ready and were difficult, if not downright dangerous, to use. Today’s outdoor BBQs can of course be t... Read More
Good Nutrition. Good Nutrition and Healthy Diet go hand in hand. With the increase in Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, Osteoporosis and others, caused by our decline in exercise and dependence on processed and fast foods, its time we get back in shape. The place to start is with what we put in our mouths. To begin with here are some tips on eating smart; Chew Your Food Well. There are digestive enzymes in our mouths that help to begin the digestio... Read More
