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The Myth Beauty Secrets of Five Countries

posted August 03, 2010 in Women's Health and Lifestyle

Having a pretty face and smooth skin is every woman's dream in the world. Here  the beauty secrets of the five countries. This is the tips that make women feel like there revered as a Goddess. Beauty recipe facial recipe is derived from their ances (read full article)

Flat Breads of the Eastern World

posted July 29, 2010 in Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker

Inspired by a post by Dave over at My Year on the Grill mentioning how many flat breads there are in the world, I decided to do an internet search and see how many I could find.  I ended up with a list so long that I am dividing it into two Thur (read full article)

Ingredient Wiki: Garlic

posted July 23, 2010 in I SICILIAN

The scientific name for garlic is “Allium Sativum”. This incredible seasoning is guaranteed to transform any meal from plain into a bold and aromatic dish. Closely related to the onion, leek, chive and shallot. Garlic is used worldwide from on (read full article)

The World of Mushrooms

posted July 12, 2010 in Boise Foodie Guild

I know, everyone doesn't like mushrooms. But you should! Full of vitamins and "good stuff" and can be prepared in a variety of ways. Here is a link to Mushroom Recipes. There are literally hundreds of recipes at this source. At least take a look and (read full article)

Empires of Food: A Book Review & Giveaway

After reviewing The Town that Food Saved, I wanted to sink my teeth into an even meatier look at the issues surrounding our food system, so I jumped at the chance to review Empires of Food: Feast, Famine, and the Rise and Fall of Civilizations. Fro (read full article)

Fantastic Figs

posted June 08, 2010 in The Vegan Diet

Image via WikipediaThere is nothing nicer than a fresh, organic, wonderfully sweet fig. Sadly they are not available all year round, so the next best option are dried figs. Figs are very nutritious, great for your health, and can be added to bot (read full article)

Egypt

posted June 03, 2010 in TheHungerStruck

As some of you may know I’ve been in Egypt for the past 2 weeks. Sneaky I know. Just when you think I’m at home making macaroni and cheese. There really is no need to to state how amazing it was, so I thought that while I get myself stra (read full article)

ARTICHOKE (CYNARA CARDUNCULUS).

posted May 16, 2010 in Winesworld\'s Blog

“ The artichoke with a tender heart dressed up as warrior …. “ is the beginning sentence of Ode to the Artichoke by Nobel Prize in Literature winner Pablo Neruda. The tough, scale-like outer leaves provide protection for the tender core of art (read full article)

Nuggets of bliss

posted April 29, 2010 in Apricosa

Over the years, my family has spent much time in Germany, either in Heidelberg for my father's research work or in northern Bavaria visiting relatives.  Some of my favorite childhood memories are of the times I spent in Bavaria (Bayern), fro (read full article)

Paging Dr. Falafel! World Cuisine in Vienna; Plus, I Get Interviewed on Egyptian-European TV

posted April 23, 2010 in Tasty Trix

Take two falafel and call me in the morning:You might not think that a trip to Vienna would include dim sum, dhal, stuffed grape leaves, and lots and lots of delectable falafel, but mine sure did. And then some. (Of course, along with my adventures (read full article)

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