Food

The art of brewing herbal tea

The art of brewing herbal tea

For any cup of tea, herbal or otherwise, it is necessary to start with good quality water. If your tap water is adequately filtered it can be used. Bottled water is also a good choice. Always start with cold water…

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Meal planning with food allergies

food allergies

People with food allergies may be susceptible to poor nutrition if they follow only the “one size fits all” allergen-free recipes that avoid all known allergens. Fortunately there are ways to plan meals that include as many nutrients as possible…

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Food tips: What is Mexican Menudo Demystified

Mexican Menudo Demystified

Mexican Menudo Demystified: Growing up in the Boyle Heights district of Los Angeles, which has one of the most heavily populated Mexican communities outside of Mexico City, had many advantages including being near some of the best Mexican cuisine in…

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English Family Food – Bettys Tea Rooms’ recipe book

English Family Food - Bettys Tea Rooms' recipe book

You can’t get much healthier food than dishes you’ve made yourself, using fresh home-grown ingredients. It’s how family cooking used to be – and every family had their own culinary secrets. The Bettys family, owners of England’s most famous group…

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Apple Recipe – Freshly Roasted and Delicious

apple recipe

Fresh apples are delicious at any time of the year. If you are a believer in the fact that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but are tired of just eating plain apples, try doing something a little…

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Holiday Gift Suggestions for Food Lovers

food trends

Edible Treats in Toronto: Farmers’ Gift Baskets – Enjoy a basketful of local delights from the vendors at The Green Barn Farmers’ Market! Talk about taking local to a whole new level. Each basket will include a combo of the…

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Indian style brunch at dhaba in Toronto, Canada

Too often people limit their brunch choices to a la carte egg dishes, fruit, pastries and flour based desserts. It might be time to rethink brunch and try an Asian take on this wonderful meal. Dhaba, one of the gems…

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These beverages cause weight gain

fruit juice

Many people watch what they eat, but don’t watch what they drink. Beverages that many people drink often, such as soda and alcohol, are loaded with calories, which can contribute to weight gain. The average American gets a fifth of…

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Top 3 Tips for Choosing Cheeses

Top 3 Tips for Choosing Cheeses

Popularly used as an ingredient in innumerable dishes and a delicacy that many of us enjoy, you’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone who cannot appreciate good cheese. While this dairy product is famous for its cheddar and Swiss variants, there…

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The Delight of Tawny Port

Tawny Port

While uncomplicated to make, Port is made in a bewildering variety of styles, ranging from wines designed for immediate enjoyment to those that require as long as twenty years of cellaring. They can be found at prices under $10 or…

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