I love my coffee. It wakes me up every morning (otherwise I'm a zombie the whole day), and it's part of some of my favorite rituals. Whenever I'm reading a book, meeting up with friends, writing in my journal, I usually have a big mug of coffee by my side. It's not just a source of caffeine; it's a source of comfort. So I was ecstatic to find out that moderate amounts of … [Read more...] about Health benefits of coffee
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How much candy do we eat at Easter?
Another infographic to visually demonstrate an interesting analysis- how much candy do we consume after that Easter egg hunt? Easter is a wonderful holiday celebrated in different ways throughout the world and it is supposed to be a joyous occasion as well as one of serious spiritual reflection. For most children, however, little of this has meaning aside from fulfilling the … [Read more...] about How much candy do we eat at Easter?
Benefits of cooking with a cast iron pan
There are many different kinds of pans: aluminum, stainless steel, non stick, and cast iron. Each type of surface conducts heat a different way, and has its own set of benefits and difficulties. While most people choose to use a non stick pan (because it's easy to clean, and requires less oil) most chefs and serious cooks recommend owning at least one cast iron pan. What's all … [Read more...] about Benefits of cooking with a cast iron pan
What is artisan bread?
Artisan bread is one of the biggest trends in the culinary world today. People are taking classes, buying books, and can even vie for the top spot in the international contest, Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie. Read more about this "rising" interest in bread. … [Read more...] about What is artisan bread?
Tips on grilling fillet mignon
A filet mignon is one of the most expensive cuts of meat – and for good reason. The meat is juicy and very tender that it has been described as the best cut of meat. No wonder it is also very expensive. Cooking such an expensive cut of meat means you have to give it justice so your money won't go down the drain. When cooking with filet mignon the time-tested adage 'less is … [Read more...] about Tips on grilling fillet mignon