The Good and Bad Chocolate

Chocolate – the ultimate comfort food. The creamy texture and delicious sweet flavor can make almost any problem seem like a distant memory. All the wonderful treats you can make from chocolate! From chocolate pie to chocolate mousse and everything in between, chocolate is a treat from heaven. But there is controversy surrounding chocolate. Is…

Espresso Makers and the Ultimate Crema

One of the measures of a great shot of espresso is the color, texture and the amount of the crema. For the espresso makers at home evaluating these three things is a good way of determining whether you are in the ball park or not. There are several factors that determine these three things. For…

How To Make The Perfect Espresso At Home

Espresso has always been my favorite type of coffee. Maybe because it’s so pure – just a shot of hot coffee in a glass. I’m always reminded of the authentic Italian coffee bars of my hometown when I was a child. Wooden countertops, little stools, and elderly Italian gentlemen enjoying their daily (or more likely,…

Why You Are Wasting Your Money on Vitamin D Capsules

People can suffer from Vitamin D deficiency. The most commonly identified causes are dietary or lack of exposure to sunlight. The typical solution is to supplement through Vitamin D capsules. As medication and food supplements have been traditionally in the form of pills and tablets, people will naturally assume they’re getting their money’s worth and…