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Choosing the Right Olive Oil
Food & Drink · Tags: extra virgin, Italian, olive oil
ANYONE CAN LEARN TO RECOGNIZE AN EXCELLENT ITALIAN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL! A 1996 study by the FDA found that 96% of the olive oils they tested, while being labeled 100%, had been diluted with other oils. A study in Italy found that only 40% of the brands labeled “extra virgin” actually met those standards. Italy produces 400,000 tons... » more
Wild Turkey American Whisky
Food & Drink · Tags: bourbon, whiskey, wild turkey
By: dominic milner One of the more intriguing aspects of bourbon’s revival is the way in which its stubborn old guardians have been proved right. None more so than Wild Turkey’s Jimmy Russell. A glance at the Wild Turkey distillery confirms that this place doesn’t abide by convention. As other firms are tidying up their plants, the... » more
What Can I Get You
Food & Drink · Tags: alcohol, cocktails, drinks
Found a great Cock Tail Database online that was pretty complete. Any kind of alcoholic mixed drink beverage you would like to try was right there. Easy to use and worth bookmarking for future use. So now, the next time someone asks you for a “Maiden’s Prayer” or a “Morning After” you’ll know where to go. You... » more
Texas Style Barbecue For Everyone
Food & Drink · Tags: barbecue, BBQ, cooking, texas
‘Luscious’, ‘yummy’, ‘delicious’, … people just fall short of praises when speaking of Texas style barbecue. In fact, each time I put a tender slice of Texas style barbecue into my mouth, the juicy and flavorful piece of meat convinces me that the Texans where the only ones to perfect the BBQ art. Nonetheless,... » more
Cooking for the Holidays
Food & Drink · Tags: Christmas, Holiday, Recipes
Finding good recipes for Holiday fiests isn’t really a problem. There are recipes all over the Internet that make it easy to prepare and serve your own delightful dinners, breakfasts, and party trays for the Holidays. As a dinner club we have founf many different websites with many recipe collections but www.foodnetwork.com has always been... » more
Stay Warm This Winter
Food & Drink · Tags: soup, stew, winter
Winter Warmer Recipes – Food to keep you warm through winter The colder months have already begun and by now many of us will be feeling the cold, if we don’t be careful we could catch a cold also. Getting a cold at this time of year is never good, coming down with something can leave you tired and feeling run down which means you’ll struggle to... » more
Club Turning Point
Announcements · Tags: change, club, maureen, mike
Well it seems as though our club is at a major turning point. In life “shit happens” and “things change” all the time. As people’s lifes change through time, so do their interests and activities. Mike and Maureen have decided to leave the club and we wish them the best, and we hope they will be our guests sometime... » more
Speed up that old metabolism!
Food & Drink · Tags: foods, metabolism, weight
It’s not only important to eat healthy, it’s also important to eat smart and if you’re trying to loose weight or just maintain your weight, the way you eat will determine the outcome. There are some interesting points in the following article. 10 Foods That Speed Up Your Metabolism Author: Xylene Belita Are you in search for foods... » more
