Posted on: 23 June, 2005
Author: Randy Wilson
The history of Jamaican coffee begins half a world away in France in 1723 when King Louis XV sent three coffee plants to the French colony of Martinique, some 1200 miles to the SW of Jamaica. Five years later in 1728 the governor of Jamaica, Sir Nicholas Lawes, received one coffee plant as a gift from the Governor of Martinique. The plant took root with vigor and only nine years later, in 1737, coffee exportation began with an initial shipment of 83,000 lbs. The Jamaican coffee industry was born. Coffee plants thrive in the naturally potash, nitrogen and phosphoric acid...
Posted on: 12 June, 2005
Author: Shauna Hanus
What should you do if you are in the middle of a recipe and realize you are out of an ingredient? You could send your child to the local convenience store for cream cheese and end up having to serve your caviar with Velveeta because to a 13 year old they are both soft cheeses. This really happened when my Mother sent me for cream cheese. Instead of sending off the kids, or launching into a panic attack and reaching for the Zoloft try substituting. Here are a few quick and simple substitutions. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
Posted on: 12 June, 2005
Author: Shauna Hanus
Finally you can stop wondering how do I cook my pasta. There are a few simple rules to follow that will have you cooking pasta pleasing meals each and every time. First and most important use plenty of water. Using too little water will make for sticky gooey pasta. You should start with about 4 quarts of fresh cool water. This means take out that big spaghetti pot and stop using your favorite sauce pan. As you portion out the pasta you should cook about 2 ounces per person. Bring the fresh cool water to a rolling boil. Once the...
Posted on: 08 June, 2005
Author: Randy Wilson
Many gallstones studies over the last twenty years have hinted at a relationship between consuming caffeinated coffee and a reduced risk of these issues, including cirrhosis of the liver, colorectal cancer, and gastrointestinal health. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health in Oslo, Norway, recently did a study of the correlation between coffee consumption and gallstones health; specifically, they evaluated the mortality rate from cirrhosis of the liver. When the researchers looked at those who died from alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver, there was no benefit to drinking coffee. However, for those who suffered from cirrhosis of the liver not related...
Posted on: 07 June, 2005
Author: Bob Bassett
For the connoisseur in your life, a gourmet gift basket is a perfect choice for a special occasion. Whether they prefer fine wines, exotic coffees, or gourmet cheese, you are sure to find something to please. Gourmet gift baskets often do not have a specific theme, instead including a variety of high quality food items. Commonly they contain crackers, cheeses, chocolate and other sweets, and wines or champagne. It is possible to find more specific gourmet baskets, of course. Godiva and Ghirardelli chocolates both provide an array of gift basket options. There are also gift baskets that use coffee and...
Posted on: 07 June, 2005
Author: Bob Bassett
A gift basket loaded with gourmet coffee and snacks is a present sure to be appreciated by coffee connoisseur and college students alike. Coffee gift baskets are available with both decaf, for those who enjoy the flavor, and regular coffee, for the caffeine addicts you know. Coffee gift baskets often come with not only coffee, but cookies, biscotti, and other treats. In addition, many include mugs or other coffee related items such as canisters or grinders. If your recipient has a preferred brand of coffee, such as Gevalia or Starbucks, you are in luck! Many premium coffee brands are available...
Posted on: 07 June, 2005
Author: [email protected]
While green tea has been studied for its numerous healthbenefits, theres at least one area of interest that needsmore attention. Can drinking green tea really enhance fertility? Now that's the one-hundred-thousand dollar question! Theresa lot of conflicting opinions and research resultspertaining to that subject. We'll try to be fair and presentboth sides of the issue. Any tea made from the Camellia sinensis bush containscaffeine. On the bright side of the teapot, green tea hasonly one-sixth to one-tenth of the amount of caffeine that asimilar amount of regular coffee contains. For those of us who are trying to watch our caffeine...
Posted on: 04 June, 2005
Author: Robert Lugton
I try to have a bit of laugh along the way so, humour me try to laugh at my jokes I think their funny and most of all have a great time, and lets start cooking. If you have any questions or you would like some advice on what is good kitchen equipment, where do you go for good fruit and veg or how to be funny, contact me at 6degrees.net.au My recipe I am going to give you today is Moules Provencale, (you can say it to all your friends and impress them with your French) Moules Provencale (Mussels...
Posted on: 04 June, 2005
Author: Randy Wilson
As researchers learn more about antioxidants with health and disease, they increasingly find themselves drawn to their influence on overall health. With them becoming an ever larger realm of study, people are looking for new ways to obtain high levels for them to be beneficial. Since coffees are one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, it was natural for researchers to test coffee. Surprisingly, they found that some coffees have extremely high levels. The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of Pavia in Italy studied the antioxidants present in the green and dark roasted coffees Coffee...
Posted on: 29 May, 2005
Author: Randy Wilson
How to start off about Kona Coffees. First talk with an expert about coffees. Like: what is his or her favorite type of bean, almost invariably youll hear one variety mentioned: Kona coffee. Kona beans are grown in Hawaii and are treasured worldwide for their aroma and flavor. Kona beans are some of the most expensive on the market, and have come to be known as the best of the best. For over 175 years, Kona beans have been growing continually on Hawaii in the North and South Districts of Kona, an area about 20 miles long and 2 miles...