Food and Beverage Articles and Recipes

All Coffees Are Not Created Equal
There are many factors that effect the price of what you paid for that Styrofoam-cupped repast you bought at a convenience store on the way to work. Different varieties bring different prices, and the prices on the world market are effected by many factors, both physical and political.
Respecting Others Spiritual Beliefs at the Table
What happens when you are a guest in someone’s home for dinner and just before eating, they bow their head and pray at the table – something that you don’t normally do? Do you bow with them; kind of bow and see who has their eyes closed… or just start planning your move on the scalloped potatoes to your left?
Canadian Beer
Did you know that BEER first came to Canada before we were even officially a nation? That’s right, European settlers actually brought beer to the “area” of North America we now proudly call Canada in the 1600’s. They felt Canada had an ideal climate for making beer, this was before refrigeration was introduced to the world.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar’s flavor can range from mildly mellow and creamy to sharply robust and pungeant. Generally speaking, the longer cheddar ages, the sharper its taste.
Raspberries
There are many varieties of raspberries, but the most frequently cultivated is the red raspberry. Wild raspberries are very similar to the red raspberry, but they tend to be smaller and more intensely flavored.
Why Become a Vegetarian
Many people who eat meat ask if vegetarians consume enough protein to remain healthy. The American Dietetic Association claims that vegetarian diets, when well planned, are healthful and appropriate for all stages of life, even for athletes.