America's Favorite Foods: Some Things Never Change

Americans are an interesting mix of cultures and cuisine aficionados. We love sushi, Chinese and Mexican food, Italian restaurants and designer coffee drinks, yet when it gets right down to it, there are few surprises. We buy the same basics which have been around for decades, mainly because we grow up on them, they're served…

Worst Foods To Eat (Part 2)

Continuing in the thread of "bad eating," so far we have learned that there are MUCH better food choices out there that we could be making when it comes to feeding our bodies. Another prime example is ice cream. Ah, ice cream. What would summer days be without a nice pint of Haagen Dazs ice…

Coffee Facts And The Origin Of Coffee

The origin of the word "coffee" entered English in 1598 via Italian caffè. This word was created via Turkish kahve, which in turn came into being via Arabic qahwa, a truncation of qahhwat al-bun or wine of the bean. Traditional Islam prohibits the use of alcohol as a beverage, and coffee provided a suitable alternative…

What Is An Espresso Machine?

An espresso machine is used to produce the traditionally Italian coffee beverage called espresso. Espresso machines are fitted with a metal filter container that is filled with ground coffee that is tamped down to compact the coffee grounds, and the metal filter is locked in place in the machine. Some espresso machines are automatic while…

How To Throw The Best Italian Dinner Party Ever

You walk into an Italian Restaurant – the whole experience is just wonderful – the smells, the atmosphere and hopefully when your order is delivered – the food. The background noise is all a part of the experience – it's often at a higher frequency than most restaurants but it's all part of the fun.…