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181) Ancient Chinese Food
Author:
Ian Ford
Category:
Food and Drink
Ancient Chinese food was based around rice as far back as 5000 BCE. Interestingly, the evidence from around the Yangtse River watershed points to not only boiled rice but to the fermented product that we know as rice wine. It was probably an accidental discovery, but one that has remained very popular throughout Chinese history.Wild pig species are native to southern China and appear to have been domesticated around 2000 BCE. It's not known at what stage hunting was replaced by...
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182) Taste of Chicago - A Popular Food Festival
Author:
Waylan Smart
Category:
Food and Drink
In 1980, a group of restaurateurs approached the Mayor of Chicago with the idea of a food festival on the Fourth of July. It was the birth of Taste of Chicago. Confidence was high that the one-day event could attract 75,000 people. Instead, the event drew nearly 250,000 attendees and forever changed the way Chicago celebrates the Fourth of July.Due to the overwhelming response from the people of Chicago, the event was moved the next year to Grant Park, considered the city's "front yar...
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183) Dairy Foods - More than Just Milk
Author:
Joseph Devine
Category:
Food and Drink
Dairy products make up a significant part of the food and nutritional spectrum. However, to many people, the word dairy conjures up just one image - milk. While it is true that milk is one of the most important dairy foods, it is hardly the only one worth noting.Why Dairy?Dairy foods are incredibly rich in important nutrients and vitamins, such as potassium, riboflavin, and protein, as well as vitamins A, D, and B12. They are also the main source of calcium in our diets,...
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184) The Laws To Safe Drinking Water
Author:
Mike Selvon
Category:
Food and Drink
Most Americans can sleep easier at night knowing that in the morning they can get up and put on a fresh pot of coffee from tap water, and not have to worry that they may become ill from the source liquid. Safe drinking water may be something you take for granted but some countries do not have that luxury.They live in areas where safe fluid is not to be found and have no other choice but to drink contaminated liquid. You can thank the laws of the Environmental Protection Agency for dri...
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185) Zrii - The Juice That Restores Your Youth
Author:
Shannon Lokker
Category:
Food and Drink
If there's something that can add more value to your life each day, and can induce you to count the life you have in your years and not the years you have in your life, then it is Zrii. To put it simply, Zrii is a juice. But it is not just any juice; it is a wellspring of life. An extremely large number of people are using Zrii drink each day of their lives, and are finding out that their life is just getting better and better.The juice is made with a very careful combination of herbs...
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186) Sweet Potatoes - A Nutritional Powerhouse To Energize You!
Author:
David Morrow
Category:
Food and Drink
What would you say to a very versatile food that is fat-free and loaded with nutrients?This 'wonder vegetable' is as sweet as pumpkin pie or can be salt and peppered and treated like a French Frye!Enter one of the oldest vegetables known to mankind, hailing from Central America - the sweet potato.Just as easy to prepare as any white potato, the sweet potato far surpasses its pale colored cousin in nutritional performance.White potatoes contains no vitamin A, howev...
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187) How to Choose the Best Water Filter
Author:
Paul Peters
Category:
Food and Drink
Many people are dissatisfied with the quality of their water, whether from city supplies or from wells. More and more people are turning to water filtration systems of one type or another. Which is the best water filter system for a homeowner depends on what problems the present water supply presents, and on the price one is willing to pay for a quality water supply.Though cost is usually a factor, it is not the only factor in choosing the best water filter. Some inexpensive units fil...
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188) The Greatest Gift!
Author:
George Pratt
Category:
Food and Drink
Each and every year, coffee has increased in popularity where it's more of a social ritual than just a drink. In fact, besides water, coffee is the most consumed beverage in the world. Since millions of people enjoy the taste of coffee daily , it only seems natural that coffee and coffee brewers makes for a perfect gift. Moreover, the gift of coffee is easily combined with complimentary items making it the perfect present for almost any occasion.
With the increase popularity of single cup co...
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189) My First Keurig!
Author:
George Pratt
Category:
Food and Drink
I was initially skeptical when a good friend mentioned that I must purchase a Keurig Single Cup Coffee Brewer. Greg, who unfortunately lives out of town, is the same friend who's opinion I trusted most. With a little online research and a lot of assurance from him, I decided to purchase the Special Edition B60 Single Cup Coffee Brewer. Now with the machine and its many varieties of coffee, tea and cocoa packets in my possession, I was ready to start brewing.
Since my past consisted of o...
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190) "Nuts-n-Bolts" Keurig Info
Author:
George Pratt
Category:
Food and Drink
The perfect name for the perfect coffee maker. The word "keurig" is derived from the Dutch word for excellence, and it is what the The Keurig Coffee Maker Company promises its customers. The craftsmanship is impeccable and the selection of hot beverages is enormous. What a perfect compliment to any home or office countertop. Keurig offers three models of coffee makers each for the home and office, with a seventh "hybrid" model for either location. So the dilemma is which Keurig Coffee Maker to...
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191) Chengdu's Delicious Spiciness
Author:
Mandy Lee
Category:
Food and Drink
Most of Chengdu's local food specialties started out as snacks or Xiaochi (small eats). They originated in little stands or stalls located on sides of the road. Being located in Sichuan Province, Chengdu's local specialties are famous for their delicious spiciness. Sichuan Province is one of the four famous local cuisines in China. There is a Chinese saying "All good foods are found in Chengdu". Chengdu's foods have become famous throughout China and their renown has recently been spreading...
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192) Wedding Catering and Wedding Cakes
Author:
George Walker
Category:
Food and Drink
We all know that the business of catering can be a fantastic and a business of profit if some basics are followed properly. Also it is widely accepted fact that event catering is more profitable for the people, who are in the business of catering. There is another type of catering service available, which is known as the mobile catering. Now, among all types of event catering, the wedding catering is best in all respect. So in this article we will discuss a little about the 'wedding catering'....
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193) Food To Avoid With Acid Reflux Is Clearly Laid Out
Author:
Wangeci Kinyanjui
Category:
Food and Drink
Acid reflux is a threatening health condition which involves stomach content flowing from the stomach through the esophagus and finally into the throat. A malfunctioning flap that covers the top of the esophagus is usually blamed for the inlet of the content into the throat. The stomach content includes acid (mainly gastric acid) and due to the corrosiveness nature of it, tender tissues along the path which it travels gets damaged.Over the years, causes of this harmful disease have been give...
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194) Planning a Pizza Menu
Author:
Jessica Ackerman
Category:
Food and Drink
People visiting a pizza shop or restaurant will normally expect to find more options than just a couple of pizza toppings. Sure, there are some pizza shops that are so well known for a certain pizza that no one would even notice if they cut their menu down to one or two items, but that is not normally the case.What items you include on your menu depend on several factors, and menu planning should be one of the steps you complete very early in your plans when opening a new shop or res...
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195) Mangal Israeli Style Barbecue - Wow! This Sounds Appetizing
Author:
Chris McCarthy
Category:
Food and Drink
Mangal - this Israeli-style grilling is what identifies a citizen of Israel from rest of the world. The name Mangal comes from a kind of indoor heater, which was available during the 20th century. However, western-type stoves replaced this later. In fact, Israelis are taught the Mangal art of barbecuing in form of a crash course for a better understanding of the Turkish and Israeli form of barbeque culture.The connection between Mangal and barbequeThe word Mangal is a He...
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196) Purified Water vs Spring Water
Author:
Jon M. Stout
Category:
Food and Drink
As the overall safety of the public water supply is under scrutiny thanks to a recent Associated Press study that uncovered some disturbing contaminants, many consumers are likely finding themselves wondering if bottled water is better. For many, the facts about bottled water will make this the clear choice. The problem lies in deciding what kind of bottled water to select. Understanding the differences between purified water and spring water can guide consumers in the right direction.<p...
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197) Will Peanut Butter Make You Fat?
Author:
Sharon A Bell
Category:
Food and Drink
Critics point out that peanut butter is rich is fat that could lead to obesity and a host of diseases. How true is this?Admittedly, most nuts and nut butters are loaded with fat. Four-point five tablespoons of peanut butter will give you a whooping 422 calories. A tablespoon has 100 calories.But don't let the fear of fat spoil your appetite. The good news is that the fat in many nuts - including peanut butter - is largely monosaturated. That's the kind that cleans your blood of...
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198) A Passion for Peanut Butter
Author:
Sharon A Bell
Category:
Food and Drink
I have always loved peanut butter. Nothing excites me more than sinking my teeth into the gooey stuff. And a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is enough to chase my blues away.Many people share my passion for peanut butter. I'm not the only one nuts about it. In fact, it's a perennial favorite among the young and old alike. Kids like theirs creamy while adults generally prefer theirs crunchy.Peanut is a cash crop in many parts of the world and farmers in the United States produc...
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199) The Aflatoxin Scare In Peanut Butter
Author:
Sharon A Bell
Category:
Food and Drink
What can go wrong with peanut butter? First, peanut oil can become rancid quickly after the jar is opened. This gives the product a bad taste. Slight rancidity can make the gooey stuff taste like cardboard while a terribly rancid brand has a fishy or painty taste.Rancidity is usually caused by storage problems. Under normal conditions, peanut butter has a long shelf life provided it is kept in a cool, dry place. But if the peanuts used in filling a jar are bad to begin with, especiall...
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200) Single Cup Coffee Makers Are Useful
Author:
Michael S. Brown
Category:
Food and Drink
One of the best options for families on the go, are single cup coffee makers. These types of coffee brewing systems allow a person to place a travel mug on the base of the unit and brew a single cup at a time. If you're in the type of family that is always scrambling for time, this may be your best options.You may be asking yourself "What are the benefits of a coffee maker that only makes one cup of coffee at a time?" Well, strongly think about this, you're in a busy household filled...
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