Friday, August 5, 2011

Why Do Wine Glasses Have Different Shapes

The shape of a wine glass is designed to bring out and enhance the flavor profile and aroma of a particular wine. Of the many glass shapes, ...

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Pack Potato Chips

Packing a lunch is a time-honored way to save money for both children and adults alike. While a homemade lunch is generally a good way to ha...

Make Vodka Sauce

Vodka sauce is a classic pasta topping. It's a simple recipe that takes about an hour to cook. Mixing quality vodka with tomatoes, onion...

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Make Grape Jam

Make homemade jam using fresh grapes. Paul Welch patented the first grape jam, which he called grapelade in 1917. Grape jam differs from gra...

Make An Elizabeth Swann Costume

Elizabeth Swann is the strong heroine of the three Pirates of the Caribbean movies, so it's easy to see why anyone would want to dress u...

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Dry Mushrooms

Mushrooms can be dried and stored. Mushrooms are a great source of nutrients and minerals, and a tasty addition to a number of recipes. From...

Make Homemade Jerky

Start with good quality, lean beef brisket. Instead of buying expensive beef jerky at the store, you can make it on your own at home with be...

Monday, August 1, 2011

Freeze Roasted Red Peppers

Preserve smoky sweet roasted peppers by freezing them. Roasted red peppers may be sweet and mild, or sharp and spicy, depending on the varie...

Make Spinach Safe

Want to ensure that the spinach you eat is safe? After the recent scare about E. coli contamination of spinach, it makes sense to take extra...

Hitachi Breadmaker Instructions

Experiment with white, multigrain, and fruit or nut bread recipes. The Hitachi Home Bakery bread machine is one method of enjoying fresh, h...