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When most people host summer parties, they usually have the basic alcoholic beverages, like beer and wine, but rarely do you see a host offer a selection of really special summer drinks. I have perfected my list of offerings over the years and now I share my “Top 5 Most Requested Summer Drinks” with you (in no particular order).

Top three appetizers: When I host parties, I always have at least 2 or 3 hot appetizers for my guests to choose from. I am not a “throw-a-can-of-peanuts-on-the-table” kind of gal!

Healthier cooking is all about how cooking light can improve your health without producing boring or unattractive food. Today, more emphasis is being put on reducing our calorie intake and eating foods that are better for us. In order to achieve this we need to look at cooking lighter which need not be difficult.

With so many different Italian food dishes it is hard to pick a favorite. However, for those who like risotto, Veneto is the region for you! Italian food varies greatly by region with each area presenting their own unique dishes and flavors.

Canada.com has some handy tips to help store frozen foods and eliminate freezer burn.
Freezer burn occurs when food is exposed directly to cold air, causing a crystal-like dry patch of white stuff on top of ice cream, grey, unappetizing patches on meat or thick frost inside your sealed package of frozen vegetables.
Frozen storage guidelines for [...]

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Love to cook, but shocked sometimes at what you end up paying at the supermarket? The Fun Times Guide offers up ten ways to save money when shopping for groceries:
1. Make a List
2. Bring your Coupons
3. Sign up for the grocery store’s savings program
4. Read the newspaper
5. Bulk Shop
6. Comparison Shop
7. Don’t buy [...]

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Have a bottle of cola that’s gone a bit flat? Flat cola is actually quite good with lots of different recipes. I like to make cola ham with it (although it doesn’t have to be flat cola), following a recipe in Nigella Lawson’s How to Eat. About.com Homecooking has some more suggestions for [...]

Have you been fishing up a storm lately? Or maybe you pass by the fish market and just can’t resist the fresh fish. Grilled fish is a wonderful dish to serve, especially if you’re tired of barbecuing meats. Here are six tips for ensuring your grilled fillets are moist and tasty:

Trust your eyes
Know your [...]