Chocolate Trivia – Statistics and Interesting Information
How much does one really know about chocolate? We like to eat it – but what else do we know? Fittingly, chocolate has a very rich and romantic past. Once a prized possession of Native American tribes, the cacao...
History of Chocolate – Trivia and Information
Chocolate is made from beans of the cacao tree which is indigenous to the rainforests of the Americas. First cultivated by the Maya and Aztec, the cacao tree was discovered over 2,000 years ago, and the cacao beans were...
Fresh Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Each year, millions of pumpkins are sold every October, mostly to carve into Jack O Lanterns. After Halloween, 100s of tons of pumpkins go into the trash. This is a tragedy of epic proportions. Next year, instead of consigning...
How to Deep Fry a Turkey – All You Need to Know
Perky Turkey, or Don’t Be a Nerd…Fry the Bird…
It has become somewhat trendy now to offer fried turkey during the holidays. And what’s not to like? The super crispy thin skin, or the moist, tender meat? When it’s done right, fried turkey is hard to beat.
But what about when...
Best Restaurants in Calgary
The Catch
This trendy, downtown seafood restaurant and oyster bar blows others out of the water. You have your choice of three different floors – three different atmospheres. If you’re in a bustling, high energy mood, you’ll enjoy the Oyster Bar Restaurant; if you want the ambiance of elegant fine...
Why Meat Should Rest Before It Is Served
You're in a very nice steakhouse. Great music is complimenting the rustic décor. You've ordered the King of Steaks, a Prime-Grade Ribeye. You watch in glorious anticipation as they bring the plate to your table. As you take the first cut at this succulent-looking treasure, a flood of delicious...
