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Get a Head Start and Avoid the Cookie Crunch
You can be traveling thousands of miles from home, yet, when you open up a tin of homemade Christmas cookies, the aroma of sugar and spice instantly brings back holiday memories of your childhood. Bite into one, and you’ll agree that Christmas cookies are something you never outgrow.
Pie Is a World-Wide Favorite
Pie is an international favorite. If you have a pie party where everyone brings a different pie, you can enjoy a variety of flavors--and get some new recipes you can try at home.
Gourmet is for Dogs Too
Before I write about any food product, I always taste it so I have personal knowledge of whether it is good or not. Today, when it was time to evaluate Premium Natural Soft Dog Treats (Softies Peanut Butter Flavor) from Blue Dog Bakery, I figured that, to get the real experts’ opinion, I would turn the tasting over to my two canine assistants: Sweetie Pie, a Shiba Inu mix, and Fluffy, a full-figured Australian Cattle dog mix.
Develop your Holiday Diet Strategy
Whether you are traveling around the globe or staying home for the holidays, it's always a challenge to ward off those extra pounds.

India Grill and the Coffee Cafe: Two great places to enjoy
You don’t have to travel to exotic places to enjoy great food. Sometimes, it is right in your hometown—or within a few hours drive. Recently, I discovered two gems I’d like to tell you about.
Enjoy the Taste of Turning Leaf's Sonoma Reserve
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Turning Leaf Vineyard has introduced its Sonoma Reserve portfolio, made from grapes grown exclusively in the lush Sonoma Valley. Here are two that we tried and enjoyed.
Cook with Nature and Music at Garth Newel Music Center
Would you like to improve your culinary skills, listen to the finest in chamber music and savor world-class cuisine and wine—all in an idyllic rural setting? Then plan to attend the weekend cooking school this fall at Garth Newel Music Center in scenic Warm Springs, Virginia.
Big News for Breakfast Lovers
When your traveling, you can now enjoy a truly gourmet breakfast. Hyatt Hotels is featuring 15 signature dishes, free smoothies, French coffee press.
Don't Sweat It; Cooking Can Be Cool
If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. That's a cute phrase, but it's not always possible. However, here are a nubmer of ways you can cook cooler.
Stylish Cooking: Quick and Easy
Are you looking for an elegant entree that's easy for your next dinner party? Then try this delicious pork tenderloin.
Treat Yourself to Quintessential Chocolates
What could be better than chocolate? Visit Fredericksburg, Texas, and you'll find the answer: Quintessential chocolates, luscious thin chocolates filled with flavored liqueurs or other flavors that literally melt in your mouth.
Muffin Mania
Muffins. Warm freshly baked muffins, with pineapple and carrot flavors, spiced with cinnamon and ginger. What could say home more than this? Bake up a batch today and enjoy then for yourself and your - or share them with someone else.
Enjoy the Tradition of Hot Cross Buns
Create a new tradition at your home this Easter by making delicious hot cross buns.
Wine Report 2005 Give Insider Info You Can Use
With Wine Report 2005, you can take a tour of the various wineyard of the world--and get insider information to help you make wine purchases.
Enjoy Germany Before You Get There
Make your vacation to a foreign country last just a little longer by flying on the carrier that most represents the country.
History Tastes Delicious at Pierce’s Restaurant
At Pierce's Restaurant in Elmira Heights, NY, you can enjoy the ambiance of a restaurant that has been in business since 1894--as well as savor outstanding cuisine and sip fine wines.
Make Delicious Vacation Memories in Romantic Salzburg, Austria
To enjoy romance and culinary delights, visit Salzburg, Austria and delight in its fairy-tale ambiance.
Enjoy Old World Charm at Austria’s Hotel Schlair
Are you looking for a romantic destination where you can enjoy gourmet cuisine, historically quaint accommodations--and modern amenities? Then check out Hotel Schlair in Kremsmunster, Austria. Look for me at the fireplace!
Consider Croissants for a Tasty Treat
Are you looking for a festive, yet easy, treat for family and friends? Then check out the croissants at your local bakery or grocery store and let your creativity flow.
Food Fun: Visit Grocery Stores When You Travel
Want to add a new dimension to your travels--and get to see how local people live? Visit the grocery store. Definitely plan to buy some inexpensive (and unique) souvenirs here--and maybe even pick ingredients for a picnic of local ingredients.
Dine Out But Don't Pig Out
How can you dine out and still watch your weight (and cholesterol and high blood pressure)? Follow these time-tested guidelines, and you'll be on your way to healthier eating.
Dine and Relax in Style at the Cotton Gin
Fredericksburg, Texas, is filled with fun things to do and see, and one of the most enjoyable places to stay and dine is at the Cotton Gin Restaurant and Lodging. If you're tired of chain restaurants and rooms, you'll really enjoy this unique experience of staying in your own historic cabin. The owner is a chef, so the food is a treat as well.
Treat Dad to a Progressive Dinner
Surprise you Dad this year by taking him not just to dinner, but a progressive dinner. It's a treat that he--and the rest of the dinner party--will really enjoy.
Dine With History at the Wayside Inn
When you dine at the Wayside Inn in Virginia, you step back in time--while enjoying delicious food of today.
Let These Books Help You Enjoy India's Cuisine
Here are two books and a web site that will really help you learn more about the cuisine of India.
Treat Yourself to Guru Authentic Indian Cuisine
Come to Fredericksburg, VA to enjoy the tantalizing flavor of authentic Indian cuisine at Guru Restaurant.
Monarchia Wines: Introducing Quality Hungarian Wines to the U.S.
Be ahead of the trend and find out about the great wines that Hungarians are producing.For a
Eat Smart in Brazil
If you're going to Brazil, you need to pick up a copy of "Eat Smart in Brazil," a handy book that will definitely enrich your culinary adventures here.
It’s Time for Apple Recipes
It's apple harvest time and time to check our Life's Little Apple Cookbook: 101 Apple Recipes to bring a homey apple aroma to your kitchen and delight your taste buds.
When You Visit Isla Cozumel, Come Hungry!
When you visit Isla Cozumel, just off Mexico's Yucatan coastine, you should definitely come hungry because there are a wide variety of tastes here, and it's rich with local restaurants offering authentic Mexican flavor.
Save Time -- not flavor -- with Short-Cut Paella
How would you like to enjoy the exotic flavor of Spanish Paella in your own home, yet not take a lot of time preparing it? Then Short-Cut Paella is for you. It's a quick, easy dish that will add an international flavor to your meals.
Savor Local Delicacies in Old Salem, North Carolina
Visit Old Salem North Carolina, and you'll be able to step back in time as you stroll down the streets of this quaint Moravian community. But, believe us, you'll also enjoy some gourmet treats as well.
Quick Cures for the Food Blahs
Here are some great ways to turn ho-hum meals into special occasions....and, after a hard day's work, that's what your dinner should be.
Enjoy a Treasure Hunt for Your Tastebuds
Go on a restaurant treasure hunt to become your own restaurant critic--and discover ones that you really like.
Send for These Free Catfish Spice Blends
Send for these free spice blends for farm-raised catfish and join famous chefs who are discovering how versatife this food can be.
Going to the Outer Banks, N.C.? Then Savor the Food at the Black Pelican
If you're headed for the Outer Banks this year, treat yourself to a meal or two at the Black Pelican, where you'll find delicious seafood, swesome wood-fired gourmet pizzas--and dedecant desserts.
Discover the Joy of Hungarian Wines
Branch out and discover the luscious world of Hungarian wines.
Going to Ireland? You Need Georgina Campbell’s Jameson Guide
You owe it to yourself to visit Ireland and taste the new culinary revolution that is going on. And to help you zero in on the best restaurant and accommodations, be certain to get a copy of Georgina Campbell's Jameson Guide 2003, Ireland's Best Places to Eat, Drink & Stay.
The Royal Savoy Makes Meetings Pleasurable
When you hold your meetings and conferences at plush places such as the Savoy Resort in Funchal, Madeira, you--and your employees--will be more relaxed--and get more accomplished.
Want a Career in Hospitality? Follow the Example of Ivone Marques
If you've dreamed of a career in the hospitality industry, be inspired by how how Ivone Marques get her career started.
Food and Travel is Fun at This Site
Here's a way that you and your family and friends can learn about other cultures--and have tasty fun at the same time. Read this article to start your international journey.
Take this German Travel Quiz!
Test your travel knowledge by trying to figure out where you are as you sip German beer brought to you by servers in Bavarian dress.
Chef Spotlight: Jean-Claude Boffy, Executive Chef, the Savoy Resort, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
In my Chef's Spotlight, you'll learn about Chef Jean-Claude Boffy, Executive Chef, the Savoy Resort, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal and the diverse offerings that he and his team prepare for you.
Stock Up Your Pantry at Feast-O-Rama
When you visit the quaint historic town of Fredericksburg, Va., do yourself a favor and stop in at Feast-O-Rama, where you'll be able to treat yourself to a wide variety of gourmet products.
Dining at Joe Forte's Makes You Feel Like a Star
Joe Forte's Restaurant in Vancouver, B.C. regularly plays host to leading sports and entertainment celebrities. Dine here, and you'll experience the royal treatment--and award-winning cuisine.
Enjoy the taste of Vietnam in Virginia
If you enjoy the taste of Vietnamese food, you need to check out the Pho Sàigòn in Fredericksburg, Virginia. And if you haven't tried this delicious cuisine, you owe it to yourself to do so now.
Celebrate The Hungarian Culture
Would you like to relieve your travels through Hungary? Or perhaps enjoy a vicarious trip there now? Then visit http://www.magyarmarketing.com and you'll be able to keep up to date on this rich and diverse culture--and especially its hearty and delicious cuisine.
Have Fork, Will Travel
Want to travel the world and taste its cuisines? Great, but, in order to make it easier, equip yourself with an Easy TravelAir Security Pouch, and getting through airport security will be much easier.
Enjoy Mediterranean Flavor at Home
If you can't make it to the Mediterranean to bask in the sunshine, enjoy this easy fig dish as you make plans for when you can travel.
Dine Like Royalty at Reid’s Palace
Dine at any of the restaurants at Reid's Palace in Funchal, on the Portuguese Island of Madeira and you'll enjoy not only fine cuisine, but outstanding service. Find out why.
Madeira’s Royal Savoy Offers International Dining
The Island of Madeira, just off the coast of Portugal, offers an array of dining options and the Royal Savoy Resort in Funchal is a treat for gourmets.
Rice to the Occasion
Rice, an international staple around the world, can add a new dimension to your everyday meals, as well as your entertaining.
McCormick Adds a New Twist to Your Meals
Inhale the fragrant aroma of freshly ground spices at your dinner table when you have a McCormick Grinder. Available in Black pepper, peppercorn medley and sea salt, they add a definite gourmet flavor to everyday meals.
Spice Up Your Rice
Rice is a magical food. Depending on how you flavor it, it's can be a different dish every time. Cook some up tonight and let your imagaination soar.
Enjoy A Shangri-La Flavor at Home
Treat yourself to the refreshing taste of innovative drinks from Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts.
Riesling is on the Rise
Watch out Chardonnay. Riesling from Germany is the second most popular white wine in the U.S. and, I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes number one before long. Let me tell you why.
Indian Food Made Easy
If you like Indian food, but thought you didn't have time to prepare it at home, The Spice is Right, Easy Indian cooking for Today by Monica Bhide is just what you've been looking for.
Montpelier Cookbook offers Southern Hospitality
With Montpelier Hospitality, History, Traditions and Recipes from the Home of James and Dolley Madison, you'll be able to enjoy that famous Southern hospitality regardless of where you live. It's an interesting book to read--and an easy one to cook from.
Types of Rice: White, Parboiled, Precooked, Brown, and Wild
Rice is a delicious staple through the world. But which kind do you buy and prepare for recipes? This article helps you sort through the many varieties.
Develop your Curry Power
Looking for a quick easy meal with an international flair. Try this Curried Shrimp with Sugar Snap Peas. By using the right type of curry, you can flavor it to your very own taste.
Allegro: A Great Airport Eatery
Enjoy the Allegro Restaurant at the San Francisco Airport, where you can enjoy a good meal in a relaxing environment--and even play board games.
Savor Some Alaskan Treats
Alaska is known for its scenic beauty, but it offers gourmets (two-footed and four-footed) some outstanding treats as well.
Treat Yourself to Treana Wines
Discover the wines of Treana Vineyards located in the lush growing region of California's Central Coast town of Paso Robles. Their Treana White and their Liberty School Chardonnay are perfect for summer entertaining--or enjoying all year long.
Enjoy Ethnic Foods at Home
Add new adventure to your meals by making it a point to dine in various ethnic so you can discover new cuisines.
How to Make Your Trips More Meaningful
Your vacation time is precious. What can you do to get the most out of your trip--and continue to build happy memories even after your return? Using examples from my recent trip to Hungary, I'll show you how.
Come to Malaysia: Truly Asia
Would you like to visit Asia, but don't which country to visit? Then come to Malaysia, where you'll find not only the Malaysian culture, but a blend of many other Asian influences.
Let Local Guides to Enrich Your Travels
You can get a lot more out of your visit to a foreign country by letting local guides help you get beyond the touristy spots. In Portugal, for example, V. Potier and Associates can let you discover the many behind the scenes treats awaiting you in this "undiscovered" country.
Budapest is Culinary Heaven
No one needs an excuse to visit beautiful Budapest, Hungary, but, if you do, it would be to enjoy the outstanding cuisine of the Gambrinus restaurant--as kings and queens have done.
Indian Style for American Tastes
I've discovered how to enjoy the sumptuous flavor of authentic Indian food right in my own home. Patak's products makes it easy.
How to Deal with Tempting Holiday Foods
Warning: You are about to enter the danger zone: the Holidays where tempting displays of foods can suddenly find their way around your waistline. Here are some tips to help you copy with all these holiday foods.
Solving the Fresh Lemon Grass Solution
It's not always easy to find fresh ingredients for various ethnic ingredients. Take lemon grass, for example. It's not something you can find everywhere. Now, with McCormick's Gourmet Collection(TM) Lemon Grass, you can have this flavorful addition sitting on your shelf ready to go whenever you feel like the flavor of Thai food.
Chef Guillaume Burlion Creates Mystic Magic
How does Chef Guillaume Burlion, the Executive Chef at the Inn at Mystic in Mystic, Connecticut, transform the freshest of ingredients into classic American dishes with a French flair? With a passion for his work.
Plan to Enjoy the Hungarian Wine Festival in 2002!
Make plans to attend next year's Hungarian Wine Festival and discover a whole new world of wine--and a country that will welcome you with warm hospitality, pampering accommodations--and cuisine that will make you not want to leave.
Travel The World With McCormick Spices
Want to add an ethnic flair to your cooking? Then check out the 22 new herbs, spices, and blends that McCormick has introduced as part of its Gourmet Collection (TM). You'll be able to bring a whole new worldly flavor to your cooking.
Savor a Taste of Indonesia Tonight
Enjoy Nasi Goreng and Pork Sate and taste the flavor of Indonesia in your own home.
Celebrate with the Wines of Hungary
Join me at the International Budapest Wine Festival from September 3 to 16 and you can bask in Budapest's historic beauty, be invigorated by its cosmopolitan atmosphere,and treat your taste buds to Hungary's rich heritage of food and wine.
Celebrate with a Mexican Brunch Fiesta
Celebrate the weekend--and make Monday much easier by enjoying a festive Mexican brunch fiesta.
All Aboard for the Chocolate Train!
Add even more enjoyment to your Swiss vacation by taking a ride abroad the Chocolate Train.
Enjoy Exotic Flavors at Home
You can add a new flavor dimension to your grilling by adding these new herb blends from Olive Farm.
Fueling Your Engine While Traveling
Traveling is a lot of fun, and to stay healthy while on the road, it's important to eat right. In her handy Hot to Stay Healthy & Fit on the Road, Dr. Joanne V. Lichten, PhD., RD, shows you show.
Cures for the Summer Food Blahs
Quick tips to help you make summer meals easier and more fun
Treat Yourself to Chalet Suzanne
At Chalet Suzanne in Polk County Florida you can enjoy an Old World elegant atmosphere, savor outstanding cuisine, and be pampered in stylish accommodations.
Vietnamese & Thai Cooking: A Double Treat
Take a vicarious trip to Southeast Asia and its lively open-air food markets, as well as get a behind-the-scenes look at the many culinary influences restaurant owner Mai Pham enjoyed as she was growing up.
Enjoy Being At Home With Ice Cream
Enjoy staying at home on the weekends or holidays and treat the family to homemade ice cream--whether it's the old-fashioned or the quick and easy way.
Come to Baltimore for Italian Cuisine
Just a few blocks east of Baltimore's famous Inner Harbor, you'll find Little Italy--a treasure trove of Italian eateries.
Onions are Awesome!
It's easy to take onions for granted, but they are always there adding flavor to our foods.
Wine Comes Full Circle at Arbor Crest
Arbor Crest Winery in Washington State is producing some outstanding wines--and makes an ideal place to visit.
Enjoy an Eggciting Easter
Hard cooked eggs taste better when they are cooked right. Here are some tips for better hard cooked eggs at Easter and all year long.
Savor These California B&B Recipes
Delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes from two elegant Bed and Breakfasts in Sonoma County, California.
Branch Out With Ethnic Foods
Get out of a culinary rut by trying different ethnic cuisines. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your experience.
Celebrate with April in Paris
Enjoy an April in Paris celebration right in your own home with these party tips.
Pizza Goes Mexican!
Give your pizza a new flavor by using Mexican toppings. Make your own crust--or use a tostada for even more Mexican flavor--and speedy preparation.
Guidebooks Make Traveling Tastier
By reading about the cuisine of various destinations in advance of your visit, you'll have a much more delicious trip.
Café Tirolo: A Hidden Gem in Arlington, Virginia
Tucked away on a small side street in Arlington, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D. C. Café Tirolo, is an undiscovered gem which offers honest food at reasonable prices.
Hali'Imaile General Store Cookbooks lets you travel to Maui
Travel to Maui and enjoy the recipes of the Hali'Imaile General Store Cookbook.
Olive Farm: Gateway to the Mediterranean
Experience the next best thing to the exotic excitement of shopping in Turkey by purchasing quality Turkish and other Mediterranean foods and goods from Olive Farm.
Mr. Hibachi: Classic Asian Cuisine in Northern Virginia
Mr. Habachi in northern Virginia proves that you don't need a fancy setting to enjoy delicious food.
Quebec's L'Eau A La Bouche Offers Food to Savor
Enter the magical world of the L'Eau A La Bouche hotel-restaurant, where you can relax in style and savor the award-winning cuisine of Chef Anne Desjardins.
German Cuisine: It's More than Suds and Sauerkraut
There's more to German food than beer and sauerkraut. Learn about the many culinary options available to you when you visit this diverse country.
Enjoy Classic Cuisine and Architecture at Lightfoot Café
Take a visit, as Thomas Jefferson would have done, to the Lightfoot Restaurant in Leesburg, Virginia, and enjoy the cuisine of Chef Ingrid Gustavson and the architectural splendor of this former bank.
Beyond Beer: Discover German Wines
When traveling in Germany (or visiting your local wine shop), discover the joy of German wines.
Enjoy the Flavor of Holland While in the U.S.
Enjoy a visit to the Netherlands without leaving the U.S. by visiting the quaint town of Holland, Michigan.
How to Pick the Right Cookbook
A practical check list to help you pick the cookbook that's right for you--or the person you will give it to.
Enjoy a Italian Culinary Journey to the North End of Boston
A culinary journey to taste the delicacies of Boston's North End makes you want to live there all year long.
Order Wine with Confidence
Don't let the wine snobs of the world intimidate you -- and don't fall victim to wine myths. The right wine is the one that tastes best to you.
International Spice Chart
A handy spice chart to help you add an international flavor to your meals.
Berlin's Four Seasons Delivers Style with Dessert Sushi
Chef Hinako at the Four Seasons in Berlin delivers style and delicious taste with innovative dessert sushi.
Dare to by Spicy
Explore the world of spices and herbs and add new flair to your meals.
Add the Taste of the Middle Eastern to your Meals
Tips to help you add a Middle Eastern flair cuisine to your meals.
Add Oriental Flair to Your Meals with Stir-Frying
Enjoy Orient flavor with fast,delicious, economical stir-frying.
In Germany, Breakfast is First
Haven't enjoyed a German breakfast? Then you haven't enjoyed breakfast.
Food of El Salvador: Salvadoran Pork and Corn Flour Turnover Recipe
Add new flavor to your meals by trying foods from El Salvador.
Savor Hungarian-Italian Cuisine in NYC
Treat yourself to Hungrian-Italian cuisine at Caterina's in NYC.
Wrap Up a International Treat
Add new flair to your meals with easy International wraps.
Picnic with Panache and Ethnic Flavor
Food from ethnic grocers can transform a picnics into gourmet treats.
Go Ethnic -- And Bring the World to Your Table
Make mealtimes a special occasion by having "ethnic party" nights.
Meat Pies Go Global
Discover meat pies to enjoy, tempt children to eat,and impress guests.