Gourmet Articles

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Sam Smith @ Monday, 22nd January 2007 @ 6:10 PM

Chocolates have been around for quite a long time now and many people are still devoted to eating chocolate. Besides, you can never deny the fact that chocolates are very delicious treats that everybody loves. Perhaps even your sister going on a "strict" diet is hiding some in her bedroom to conceal her guilt for loving chocolate. In fact, in the past, chocolates were considered to be a sacred drink in the Americas where only the elite society can afford. The Aztecs even made the ... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Corina Clemence @ Thursday, 18th January 2007 @ 2:05 AM

The Loire Valley offers goat's cheese lovers a paradise. It is a perfect location for a holiday meandering beside the Loire River, visiting famous historic chateaux, cheese producers and caves for wine tasting and even staying in a boutique chateau hotel if you chose. This region is justly called the Garden of France, and is sprinkled with amazing Renaissance castles open to the public and an abundance of fine wines and cheeses. Chateau du Guerinet near Blois is a perfect base for a chee... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Keith Londrie @ Monday, 15th January 2007 @ 3:58 PM

There are a lot of people who know how to cook. And a lot of people prepare great meals. But it is only through a formal education in the culinary arts that people can arm themselves with the knowledge there were a love-hate their craft to the next level. It is only through this formal education, did they can expand their horizons and see the number potentials they can be achieved in this exciting field. Serious cooking enthusiasts should consider enrollment in culinary institutes to f... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Keith Londrie @ Monday, 15th January 2007 @ 11:00 AM

It has been said by many pet food becomes tastier under cold weather conditions. If this is true, then the most delicious bit dishes can surely be found in Chicago, dubbed as the Windy City. Indeed, the state of Illinois, and the city of Chicago, in particular, has been the home of culinary connoisseurs, given the diversity of delicacies offered in this place. This has inspired quite a number of its residents to take up some cuisine lessons, and the search for the best culinary school Chicago... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By John Pawlett @ Monday, 8th January 2007 @ 10:24 AM

Looking for recipe ideas that are easy to follow, inexpensive and relatively guilt-free too? Try incorporating an American household favorite -- canned tuna! For something a little different that promises to please guests and family, Bumble Bee provides some delightful, recipe ideas made with canned tunas new gold label Prime Fillet. Keep this gourmet quality solid white albacore tuna ready in the pantry for parties, unexpected guests or family get-togethers. Then, whip up an affordable g... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Stephanie Foster @ Tuesday, 5th December 2006 @ 1:22 PM

Chocolate is a great gift for the holiday season. Romantic, delicious, professional, fun... chocolate can make whatever impression you want it to. Chocolate is hugely popular as a romantic gift. High quality chocolates have a delightful scent and taste even better. A beautiful box of fine chocolate can express your feelings very well and is almost always appreciated. Don't limit yourself to chocolate in boxes for romance. Think about a romantic evening in front of the fire wit... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Mika Hamilton @ Sunday, 3rd December 2006 @ 10:47 PM

A muffin is not a cupcake, but how does one ultimately distinguish between the two delectable treats? They are both after all approximately the same size and shape and come in a variety of flavors. This article will illuminate some of the distinguishing factors. First of all, a muffin can be categorized in several different ways. It can be a meal, typically had for breakfast, it can be a snack, and it can even be a dessert. It is usually consumed first thing in the morning and they are us... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Brooke Hayles @ Saturday, 2nd December 2006 @ 7:51 PM

Have you ever wondered why the people of Greece and Spain enjoy longer lives with low rates of heart disease and cancer? Experts now believe that these healthy statistics can be attributed to the foods they eat. In general, Mediterranean foods are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids. The Mediterranean acquires these vital nutrients from a diet which includes fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts and olive oil. In fact, many Americans have joined in on this healt... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Brooke Hayles @ Saturday, 2nd December 2006 @ 6:53 PM

If you're looking for a fun, diverse, and cultural dining experience, you won't want to miss out on Mediterranean food. In fact, millions have already lined up for a taste of incredible food from this fascinating culture. Whether it is its rich, colorful palette or its incredible taste, Mediterranean food is attractive to many for its customs and traditions. The beauty of this type of food lies in its simplicity; it is full of nutritious, tasty ingredients which includes fruits... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Gregg Hall @ Thursday, 30th November 2006 @ 5:45 AM

Chocolate has been a longtime favorite of many. The earliest recorded mainstream use of chocolate was in 1529 when it was used in Spain. Since then chocolate has made stops around the globe. Introduced in liquid products in England chocolate has taken off in popularity since. Some of the first chocolate bars were bittersweet like that that became popular in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. However chocolate really went mainstream in America around the 1920s. At that time there ... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By James Penn @ Monday, 13th November 2006 @ 12:12 AM

The earliest inhabitants of the Caribbean islands were the three Indian tribes of Arawak, Carib, and Taino. Their daily food comprised of vegetables and fruits. It was the Taino tribe that first started cooking meat and fish, using large clay vessels for this purpose. The Arawaks took a different way and used thin strips of green wood to cook meat more slowly and allowing it to absorb the flavor of the wood. The wooden grate they used was called barbacoa and now you know where the term b... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By James Penn @ Monday, 13th November 2006 @ 12:04 AM

Caribbean cooking introduces all visitors to some truly distinctive flavors through the addition of spices and other ingredients like mangoes, coconut, lime, cassava, papaya, yam, guava, and peppers. Surprisingly, the use of limes in Caribbean cooking among the natives is not all that different from the way it is used in the United States. Lime is one of the most popular ways of marinating fish and a popular dish is Ceviche, which is seafood cooked with the aid of citric juices and seasoned with... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Gregg Hall @ Saturday, 28th October 2006 @ 9:42 AM

Modern society is quick to lay claim to inventing things that were actually introduced to society, many generations ago. We may take credit for wireless communication; however, from the beginning of time, this type of communication has been in existence. Tribes would communicate with other tribes by beating a code out on drums. Others used smoke signals. This is also true in terms of meals. It is only recently that the term brunch, referring to the time period between lunch and breakfast, came i... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Gregg Hall @ Sunday, 22nd October 2006 @ 4:59 PM

Gourmet cooking may seem inaccessible, something only wealthy people can enjoy, or even intimidating. There's no reason to feel this way about it. If you're interesting in gourmet cooking, that's the most important part. If you've never tried gourmet cooking before, don't be afraid. With a little trial and error and a sense of adventure, you can get into gourmet cooking. You know the difference between what you like to eat and what you don't, right? And you can tel... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Gregg Hall @ Saturday, 21st October 2006 @ 10:36 PM

Most coffee drinkers don't give much though to the coffee they drink. They drink whatever coffee is cheap and nearby. When shopping for coffee most people buy whatever is cheapest. The coffee most people drink is weak and tastes alarmingly like cardboard. There are those out there who have finer taste in that lovely dark elixir made from what are, in fact, berries. These gourmet coffee lovers don't just drink their coffee to give them a jolt in the morning (or afternoon, or ev... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Anna Woodward @ Saturday, 14th October 2006 @ 4:20 PM

How many fruit baskets have you sent or received during the past holidays or on past birthdays? I find that specialty foods easily surpass the traditional gifts and are some of the best gifts given or received for three reasons: they're unique, there's a wide range of choices, and they're tasty! During the next holiday season or for any gift-giving occasion, it will serve you well to remember that everyone appreciates receiving a specialty food gift. Nobody wants to be k... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Christopher Smith @ Saturday, 23rd September 2006 @ 10:07 AM

There is nothing more exciting than having a live lobster delivered to your doorstep. Especially when this lobster is alive and kicking! For starters you may be wondering if this is even possible, unless of course you live in the New England area. Well, it definitely is. With both Fedex and UPS offering overnight services you can receive live New England and Maine Lobsters at your doorstep within the continental US. So what do you do with this lobster once it arrives, after all it nee... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Gregg Hall @ Friday, 15th September 2006 @ 10:12 PM

The Chinese have been known for drinking tea, at least in movies and in restaurants. This picture that we have been given is a true picture, they have done this because of its refreshing and soothing effects. Black tea is an Asian tea and it comes from the plant called Camellia Sinensis. The actual difference between teas though comes from how the leaves are processed, not from where they come from. Green tea, black tea, and oolong (black dragon tea) are the three teas that we get from th... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Gregg Hall @ Friday, 15th September 2006 @ 10:11 PM

In 1827 "theine" was discovered. It had close to the same effects as caffeine in coffee and we actually know it as black tea caffeine. As time went on it was discovered that it was actually tantamount to caffeine and so the term has been dropped. By drinking black tea caffeine a person can receive relief from fatigue. It has been shown to be a stimulant, to increase speed in reaction time, increase alertness, and to improve concentration. There are also some physical effec... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Melody Thacker @ Saturday, 9th September 2006 @ 3:08 PM

Ah, the delightful aroma of brewing coffee fills the morning air and as you eagerly await your first cup of your favorite flavored java. Flavored coffees beans, ground gourmet coffee, flavored syrups, flavored creamers and coffee whiteners and instant coffees are expensive but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy fancy flavored coffee even on a budget. It's super easy to make your own flavored coffee with baking extracts, flavorings and spices. Yes, that's right, baking ... more...