Features Articles
1 Interview with Canning Expert, Chef Randy Evans
Thu Sep 4, 12:28:44 pm
IntroWhat is the most important step in the preserving/canning process?Chef Randy: It all begins and ends with the best and the freshest products. I had an instructor in Culinary school that used to say garbage in garbage out. So it is al...
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2 A Taste of Tao: Braised Spicy Shrimp with Chive Flowers Recipe
Thu Sep 4, 12:27:25 pm
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Tao restaurant, New York City's wildly popular Asian restaurant, offers guest a sensual trip through the cuisines of Asia. If you don't have the luxury of experiencing the seductive and exotic dining experience first hand, you can still savor its wor...
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3 LA Star Spotting
Thu Sep 4, 09:46:53 am
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People often come to L.A. for two good reasons: to be a star or spot one. We can’t help you with the former, but we can tell you where to go to envision being far more than a wannabe.--Jill Daniel1. The Peninsula Hotel9882 Santa Monica Blvd., B...
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4 Color, Comfort, and Clairty at the Home Design Expo
Mon Sep 1, 05:55:54 pm
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Color, Comfort and Clarity was the predominate theme, at the 2008 HD Expo. Fresh tropical inspired corals, oranges, blue and greens, with white being the neutral were the primary colors. Gem stones, such as this Blue Agate, by Majestic Gemstone were ...
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5 Inamo Restaurant
Wed Aug 27, 04:43:52 am
Views: 155Those looking for a bite in London’s Soho will be pleased to know that revolutionary new Asian Fusion restaurant, Inamo, will be opening its doors in a matter of days. The brainchild of University friends Danny Potter and Noel Hunwick, Inamo&rs...
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6 Design Secrets from Ernest De La Torre
Mon Aug 25, 04:38:51 pm
Views: 285Ernest De La Torre’s parents left Cuba shortly before Fidel’s revolution to settle in the Midwest. Though De La Torre was born in the United States, his very American sensibility—full of straight lines and a rigorous attention to d...
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7 Eco Decor: King's Road Home's Latest Collection
Fri Aug 22, 01:06:37 pm
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King's Home Road, a resource for contemporary organic furniture, offers beautiful, environmentally sustainable pieces using only the best non-toxic and FSC certified materials. Inspired by the owner's, Christian Carlsen, trips to the jungles of Asia ...
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8 Daycation: Long Beach, California
Fri Aug 22, 01:00:32 pm
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A mere 20 minutes south of California's famed Los Angeles is the oceanfront town of Long Beach, a surprisingly fun and low-key staycation destination. Boasting equally idyllic palm trees, stretches of California coast, cultural activities, music venu...
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9 Top 10 Tips For Selecting a Sunroom Contractor
Tue Aug 12, 01:41:51 pm
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Ready to bring a bit of the outdoors inside your home? There's no better year-round option than the sunroom. Warmer than the outside air in the winter, cooler in the summer, and always bug free it's an excellent addition to any home, provided it's do...
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10 Game Night
Tue Aug 12, 09:21:57 am
Views: 160
Whether it’s quality family time you’re after or a way to have a blast with friends without leaving the house, one sure way to sway the crowd is game night. Not only does it instantly include everyone in the fun, but also it pro...
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11 Green Vacations: How to Travel in Sustainable Style
Thu Aug 7, 02:21:45 pm
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Thanks to recent green travel industry initiatives--think hybrid rental cars and eco-hotels--you now have the option of going on a stylish and sustainable holiday. How do you splurge and purge at once? The three most important things to keep as you p...
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12 Hot Tips for Road Trips
Thu Aug 7, 11:51:58 am
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Have soaring airline prices (and sub-par on-board service) put a damper on air travel? Don't fret! Instead seek adventure the old fashioned way-by automobile. Here are our tips on maximizing the road trip experience.1. Be Environmentally-FriendlyIf y...
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13 International Travel for Less
Sat Aug 2, 01:45:58 pm
Views: 352
With oil prices sky high, it’s no wonder so many people are feeling discouraged about leisure travel. After all, flights now cost an arm and a leg – and that means you may blow the bank before you’ve even arrived at your destination...
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14 Green Bathroom Design
Sat Aug 2, 01:28:37 pm
Views: 570With new green building materials and increased environmental awareness, it's easier than ever to create a chic, eco-friendly bathroom. Environmentalist interior designer Patricia Gaylor, whose work and eco-conscious design philosophy has been featur...
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15 The Best Summer "Staycations"
Thu Jul 31, 05:45:35 pm
Views: 587 Comments: 1
With the price of the dollar declining, “staycations”—vacations spent close to home—are all the rage this summertime. Always planned on visiting New England but opted for a trip abroad instead? Is the cool breeze of the Pacifi...
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16 PlumpJack Cafe's Sweet Corn Soup Recipe
Thu Jul 17, 05:27:43 pm
Views: 792Sweet Corn SoupPlumpJack Cafe is one of San Francisco's longstanding beloved restaurants. Hidden among the bars, eateries, and shops of the hopping Marina district, it is now presided over by new chef Rick Edge (previously of NYC’s Peacock Alle...
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17 Sweet Corn Soup Recipe from PlumpJack Cafe
Thu Jul 17, 05:05:10 pm
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Sweet Corn SoupServes 46 large ears sweet yellow corn, shucked 1 fennel bulb, large dice1 onion, large dice2 shallots, large dice2 leeks, large dice¼ pound butter1 cup milkSalt to taste1. Cut corn kernels from the cobs and reserve each. &...
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19 The Best Organic and Biodynamic Wines
Thu Jul 10, 01:20:38 pm
Views: 313You can toast to the health of your friends and Mother Earth if you green your guests’ glasses by serving organic or biodynamic wines. Michelle Kaufmann, leading green architect and sustainable lifestyle expert, offers insight to what mak...
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20 5 Fantastic Travel Web Sites You've Never Heard Of
Tue Jul 8, 02:33:26 pm
Views: 613It used to be that deciding to take a trip was just the beginning of the legwork leading up to departure. But planning your vacation can be a relaxed armchair endeavor if you have the right online travel sites in your back pocket. We’ve sifted ...
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