Taste Your Way Through NYC at Tapas Top Ten

As film actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Chef Mario Batali are touring Spain seeking the best Spanish tapas and seafood dishes as part of a new reality television show, here in New York we don't even have to leave the city to experience this significant segment of the culinary culture of Spain.

Turkey Time Treats

Well here we are again and it's time to indulge in the gourmet madness we fight off all year. Don't worry, the average American puts on at least 5lbs. during the holidays. You may as well let yourself go for awhile.

Healthy Smoothies - A Tasty Tool For Health And Weight Loss

Smoothies can fill you up so don't feel hungry. They are easy to make, you can grab them and take them on the go -- all huge advantages in our busy lives. They are an easy way to pack lots of fruits and vegetables in your meals or snacks and they refresh and energize your nutrition craving body.

Tooth Stains - Top 3 Beverage Causes of Yellow, Brown and Purple Teeth

Find out the top 3 offenders, in terms of tooth-staining beverages. Each beverage has its own loyal following, and boasts of health benefits. But on the flipside, these common beverages in your kitchen pantry color your teeth brown, yellow, purple. Read this interesting article and decide if you are willing to give up your favorite drinks, to avoid a multi-colored smile.

Healthy Lunchbox Ideas for Your Kid

School kids need healthy and nutritious packed lunches to meet day-to-day challenges. Diabetic kids love variety and special treats in their lunchboxes just like their other friends.

Keep a Towel in Your Pocket!

Many times around the house while I am making the family meal I find it handy to keep a towel tucked into my back pocket so I can always have access to it easily. Tuck the corner in the pocket with the majority of the towel hanging out to give you a quick hand wipe, especially when prepping veggies. The dryer your hands, the less likely you will be to have a knife slip.

Kola Nuts - Cola Nuts

The kola nut belongs to the family, malvaceae. The tree which is evergreen may grow up to about 65 feet high. The trees grow abundantly in the humid tropical parts of the world, West Africa, Brazil, Indonesia, and Jamaica.

Entertaining Like a Pro - Part Two

The key to a successful party is to have plenty of food and [adult] beverages. So how do you keep the food hot and on a continuous rotation out of the kitchen? Jennifer Purcell, an assistant professor at The Culinary Institute of America and maitre d' instructor at St. Andrew's Cafe, one of five public restaurants on the CIA's main campus in Hyde Park, New York, suggests tapas, or bite-sized appetizers, which offer bite-sized foods with minimal time in the kitchen.

Genetically Modified Food-Is It Safe for You?

DEPENDING on where you live, you may have had some genetically modified (GM) food in your breakfast, lunch, or dinner today. It might have been in the form of potatoes with a built-in insect repellent or tomatoes that stay firm longer after being picked. In any case, the GM food or ingredient may not have been labeled, and your palate could hardly distinguish it from the natural one.

Dealing With Blue (Copper) Water

Blue water occurs when chemicals in the water react with the copper in copper pipes, causing it to either dissolve into the water (clear blue) or else corrode from the pipes without dissolving (cloudy blue).

Eat Out at Home and Save Money and Stress

Everyone enjoys eating out, but there's something intimate and warming about having a home cooked meal. In the best of both worlds you'd be able to do both.

Use Copycat Recipes From Restaurants and Save More Than Money

Let's face it, most of us don't have much time to spend in the kitchen these days. There's always something to do, places to go, and people to see, and that doesn't include the time you spend at work. Takeout or going to a restaurant solves the problem nicely, right? As a short term solution it does, but as a long term solution it can be cutting off your nose despite your face.

Give Takeout the Toss and Cook at Home - Your Budget Will Thank You

Life today is busy. We work long hours, and it leaves us little time to enjoy the better things in life, like cooking at home. But by eating out you are budgeting time against your income.

Dining Out - Top Things You Should Always Expect During Your Proper Dining Experience

Have you ever decided on a whim just to treat yourself and your family to a nice dinner only to discover once you arrive at your chosen restaurant that it may turn out to be much more like something you'll regret? Sure. All of us have been there many times. But, honestly, this should never ever be happening.

How Much Water Do You Need?

While some experts declare that we should all drink eight glasses of water per day, there are factors that will impact on how much water our bodies actually need. Someone who lives in a very hot, dry climate will certainly need more water than an Eskimo in mid-winter.

When Oranges Are Not Orange

WHEN are oranges not orange? In English, that might sound like a play on words, but it need not be. On the Italian island of Sicily, the obvious answer is, "When they are red!"

Honey - A Sweet Healer

SOME medical researchers are excited about the potent antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties of honey. The Globe and Mail newspaper of Canada reports: "Unlike the arsenal of sophisticated antibiotics that have hit a wall against antibiotic-resistant superbugs, honey is able to do battle with at least some of them when it comes to infected wounds."

Stainless Steel Cookware - Professional Chef Magazines

When you look at your pots and pans, do they all match? Most people, in fact, do not have a set of cookware that matches. Pots and pans that are too big or too small, missing lids, have broken handles, are rusted, or have been damaged are all common complaints from consumers.

Water Bottle Filter - A Better Choice For The Environment

For those concerned with their own health -- and the planet's -- a water bottle filter is an inexpensive, versatile and portable alternative to drinking bottled water.

Top 3 Christmas Drinks And How To Make Them

Place into a pan the water, sugar and the spices and bring to the boil. Take it of the hob and add in the lemons stirring as you do so. Let it stand for 10 minutes