Is The Fish You’re Buying Properly Labeled
More and more it seems that truth and justice are just passing footnotes in history books. Especially in the U.S., our own government lies to us, seemingly on an almost...
Joel C. Brothers
All Coffees Are Not Created Equal
As a famous coffee retailer has said before, the best part of the morning is the smell of brewing coffee. In the U.S, few of us are able to face...
How to Cook a Ham for Christmas
Almost everyone can remember how tasty Grandma’s cooking was at Christmas, especially the honey-glazed ham, mashed potatoes, green beans with slivered almonds and for dessert, apple pie a la mode....
Is Medium Rare Steak Bad For You
Nowadays, it seems we can’t do anything right, or safe. Don’t eat this, don’t eat that, don’t drink this, don’t breathe……’ If all of the cautions are true, it makes...
Meats Facts All Men Should Know
If you’re spending any time at all grilling or barbecuing meat, you’ll want to take this quiz on meats. It is full of meat facts all men should know and...
Smoking Hot Chili – Try this Award Winning Chili Recipe
Chili is not a mild food. There is nothing subtle about chili. It is a bold, assertive meal that, when made properly, can be dangerous. It is not for the...
What Type Of Wine Is Pinot Noir
Ever since the movie Sideways came out, there has been a lot of interest in Pinot Noir wines, and with good reason. There are worse ways to spend an evening...
Understanding Wine Ratings – Wine Enthusiast & Wine Spectator Magazine
I would hazard a guess that the vast majority of the average wine-consuming public have major problems understanding wine ratings. It is perfectly understandable. The reason is because, believe it...
Capped vs. Corked Wine; Is There A Difference
You’re at a wine-tasting party. The host brings out an expensive-looking bottle of 1997 PlumpJack Cabernet Sauvignon. But wait….where is the corkscrew? As you watch in total disbelief, the host...
How To Make A Bean Salad
The first salad was invented by Og, the Neolithic caveman. At some point, he realized that he was a very poor excuse for a hunter, and often brought edible plants...