There are many ways chocolate makes people happy and one of the worthiest is a tour that has been described as the “chocolate lover’s dream.”
For 10 years, the Hershey’s Kissmobile Cruisers have crisscrossed the country to raise awareness of and donations for the 170 nonprofit Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. Read more »
Kansas City ribs are serious business when it comes to BBQ. True to tradition, barbeque in Kansas City is dry rub-spiced, smoked with hickory and coated with a KC style sauce. For Kansas City sauce means a thick, rich and tangy tomato based sauce with molasses and sometimes a hint of vinegar. The meat is seared, slow cooked and mop basted with sauce until the meat is tender and a nice crust has formed on the outside. Roll up your sleeves and get ready for sauce that you enjoy getting under your fingernails.
Kansas City’s first recorded barbequer was Henry Perry back in 1908. Perry become very well known for his succulent ribs and would serve them to customer who would come from miles away. Read more »
As a waiter you’re welcomed to the split personalities of a wide array of customers. Its your job to assure that employees are satisfied even when the cook messes up their order and your have to listen to 15 minutes of dissatisfaction, complaints and how the customer will not refer the restaurant to anyone else. You have multiple tables to deal with and even with the stress and being constantly on the move, one must still put a smile on their face, and assure they accommodate to all their customers needs. The life of a waiter is not necessarily without stress and constant hassle. This though doesn’t always have to be the case. The degree to how stressed a waiter is or how busy one employee is, can be determined by the establishment that they work at. Read more »
Like many people I know I love to eat out. With so many restaurants in the DMV area the options of were to go are almost limitless. I enjoy trying new food, new cuisines, and twists on regular dishes that the chef created. Going for dinner with friends or family is fun, rather than eat at home your introduced to a new ambiance with different design in the different places you go and a new selection of food offered but the variety of restaurants. I’d believe that most will agree with this but with all good there is usually some bad and that’s no different with dining out.
When one goes out to eat they don’t want to be hassled with the inconvenience of having to wait thirty to 60 minutes for an open table which is an issue that can even be faced when one goes to Olive garden. It is not just the high-end restaurants with renowned chefs that require a wait but other popular regular restaurants too. Read more »
Collecting wine can be a very fun and exciting hobby – especially when you try to find the wine. If you are looking to collect wine, you may end up spending a bit more money than you thought. Wine collecting is a great hobby, although it can be very expensive. If you are just starting out, the tips below may come in very handy to help you get started
The first thing to do, is find a place to store your wine. You can store your wine at home, although you’ll need to have a location with the proper amount of space and cooling temperature (between 50 and 65 degrees F). You’ll also need to determine what brands and types of wine you are planning to collect. There are several options to choose from, including red and white wine. You’ll also need to find some places with good quality and refinery to buy your wine from. Read more »
For many of us wine is something of a mystery and when we are buying wine it comes down to a simple choice between red and white and what our local supermarket has available in its “special offer” bin. But wine really isn’t such a mystery at all and, in this area at least, a little knowledge can get you a very long way.
The starting point is to understand the different types of wine available and here we can divide wines into five main groups.
Red Wine. Read more »
There are many people who have for long considered themselves purists in the world of coffee, and wouldn’t dream of touching this sacred brew. But all of this is changing now, coffee is being flavored and you can have any one of hundreds of kinds now.
Blenders are practically artists now, with exotic blends being designed all the time. There is an Indonesian blend which is a mix of Sumatran and Papua New Guinea beans that yields a flavorful full bodied brews. Newer regions such as Papua New Guinea and Sumatra are being scoured for new kinds of beans for these blends. Sumatra beans mixed with Colombian Patron gives a smoky, dark taste to the blend. Read more »
With the leaves changing colors and the temperatures dropping, autumn is finally making its presence known. And while the weather is changing, so are the cocktails…To welcome the new season, here are a few fall mixed drink recipes featuring autumn’s best ingredients!
You can’t walk more than a block in New York without passing by a pizzeria offering jumbo slices and everyone in Chicago is a fan of the decadent deep dish pies. But which one is better? It’s a close competition but there are some key differences that may sway your choice.
New York
New York Pizza offers the traditional hand tossed thin crust with a light layer or sauce and cheese with scattered toppings. New York pizza’s are made to sit and enjoy as well as for a quick bite for people on the go. You can order a whole pie or grab a jumbo slice and fold it in to the convenient “pizza sandwich”. Read more »
Perhaps you have selected an occasion to open that special bottle of wine that you have been saving, or maybe you are hosting a dinner party. Knowing how to properly open, serve, and enjoy your wine will make the experience that much more memorable, as well as allow you to experience the wine that much more fully. Wine service has a few basic elements of importance, including temperature of the wine, opening the bottle, allowing the wine to breathe, choosing glasses, and pouring.
The temperature of the wine when it is served is imperative. White wines should be served chilled, which can be accomplished in your refrigerator. Place your whites in the refrigerator one to two hours before serving, allowing their temperatures to drop to about fifty-five degrees Fahrenheit. White wines are served chilled due to their high acidity levels, which are moderated when cooled. Read more »
