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Cooking

Cooking Instruction

Posted by Caleb Garrett on

Written by Shirley Parker

Cooking instruction is for those who can barely boil water, as well as for those who are well advanced in their culinary skills. Generally, the term connotes imparting basic training to novices. There's nothing wrong with starting at the beginning and moving towards an end that keeps retreating in the distance. It's an entirely logical process where each success builds on the one that went before. Why eat badly prepared food or waste ingredients, when it's not difficult to learn from a professional how to do it right?

Sooner or later, a chef's interests will find …

Chef

Chef Software

Posted by Caleb Garrett on

Written by Shirley Parker

Several companies have published chef software for use in the food industry. Some programs can also help the home cook keep track of recipes. And we thought the chef had it all in his or her head. No one has to do that any more, not in this amazing world of communication and instant retrieval of information-as long as the power stays on, that is.

Professional chef software users in the hospitality industry, such as the Marriott Hotels, use specific restaurant software that is also utilized by chefs in other major hotel chains and restaurants, and …

Coffee

Coffee Samplers

Posted by Caleb Garrett on

Coffee samplers introduce you to the hundreds of varieties of coffee around the world. Whether you buy a two ounce sample that makes one pot, or a half of a pound to make several pots, you will appreciate being able to try the coffee without having to commit to it. Samplers are also a great way to share the deepest flavors with friends and family.

Coffee Samplers for Explorers and the Commitment Phobic

If you just cannot make up your mind about which coffee you want to drink each day, keeping your cupboards stocked with coffee samplers is a way …

Health

Aging Well – Major Health Risks for Middle Aged Women and Prevention Methods

Posted by Caleb Garrett on

My mother says growing older is a privilege denied to many. It's a beautiful outlook to have on the inevitable. Along with a great attitude about oneself, taking good care of your body and mind is the first step in preventing many of the most common health risks for women in their 40s.

Osteoporosis

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation the most common uncontrollable risk factors of osteoporosis are being female, experiencing menopause, and your age. That can be an unsettling fact. Thanks to the natural process of hormone levels lowering as you age, bone thinning becomes more noticeable. This …

Coffee

Travel Coffee Mugs

Posted by Caleb Garrett on

Travel coffee mugs are a great way to recognize a friendship with a gift that will be used over and over again. Travel coffee mugs are ideal for people on the go; they are designed to prevent spilling and keep beverages warm. A good online gourmet gifts resource will have a good selection of coffee mugs of all types from which to choose.

Travel coffee mugs aren't all that one can find on a good gifts resource. Some of the other good-living items that can be found online include rum cakes, tea pots, and French press coffee makers. Everyone who …