Diabetic Chocolates
For those who just found out that they are diabetic or simply want to go low-carbohydrate in their diet the hardest things to give up are pasta and breads. As a few of my diabetic friends and relatives have said those foods are a main part of their diet. So that leads to finding sugar-free alternates that taste good. Being diabetic doesn’t mean that you have to give up on you favorite foods like pasta. There has been recent studies on soluble fiber to help in that dilemma. Soluble fiber has been shown to slow down digestion so therefore it allows for the slower absorption of glucose giving... Read the full story »
Different Types of Chocolates
When people think of chocolate no two people are the same Most chocolates that people are familiar with are dark, milk, white, semi-sweet, and maybe sugar-free. But there are so many more out there. Take AERATED chocolate for instance. It usually dark or white chocolate where air bubbles are introduced to the chocolate as it is being made. And then there is FILLED Chocolate. It is a chocolate that additives were added. Things like nuts, jelly pieces, dried fruits and even cereals. As for Organic, it is made from the raw material that the farmers produce. In the 1990’s chocolates with a high... Read the full story »
Carignane
Carignane is the most popular grape crop in France. Carignane is the American spelling of the grape name and the wine that is sold that is made from the grape. In France it is known as Carignan. In Italy it is called Carginano and in Spain it is known as Cannena or Mezeulo. The grape is sometimes grown in California but only as a medium for blending less acidic wines. This is not an ancient wine crop in France. It was indigenous originally to Aragon, Spain. It did not become popular until the 1960s. It is a very regional fruit and is specifically confined to being grown in vineyards in southeastern... Read the full story »
Dolcetto Wine
Dolcetto is a type of grape that is used to make a dark very black wine. It is native to northwestern Italy and is primarily grown in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy. Ironically the name means “sweet little grape” but in the end the grape produces a very elegant and sophisticated dry wine. The wine is also often described as being moderately acidic. It is meant to be aged at least one year before it is suitable for drinking. It cannot be aged too long or it starts growing too thick. It is very regional and the proper growing of it is considered to be a bit of an art form. The... Read the full story »
Marin County’s Extended Growing Season
From a topographic standpoint, Marin County is situated in just the right geographic location to reap the benefits of lower summer temperatures and more winter precipitation than its immediate neighbors to its north, Sonoma and Napa counties. Combining such weather patterns along with its terrain and rich fertile soils, Marin County’s grape-growing season is extended beyond its neighbors because the fruit take longer to ripen. This results in a wide variety of wines that are more balanced, have a superb natural tang and maintain a lower alcohol level, usually under fourteen percent. Because... Read the full story »
Wine Shipping in the Late 15th Century
In 1492 the Jews were expelled from Spain. It was one of the most controversial and far-reaching episodes in the whole history of Europe, and one which historians are still wrangling over. But it did not greatly affect Jerez. Thirty aranzadas of sherry vineyards were confiscated from the Jews and given to the Royal Convent of Santo Domingo. In Spain, as elsewhere, the religious houses were amongst the pioneers of viticulture. The great monastery of the Cartuja, or Charterhouse, was founded outside Jerez in 1475, and in 1658 it was reported as having flourishing vineyards that gave excellent wine.... Read the full story »
Skin Peels in San Diego
There is probably no better place on earth than San Diego for getting a wide variety of skin peels. This is because this city is one of the new age centers of the world and all kinds of different treatments can be offered. There are all kinds of non-invasive peels to be had in this beautiful coastal city but for the most effective and long lasting results you will probably want to go for the “heavy artillery” which is the application of a bonafide chemical facial peel. There are many salons that offer skin peels in San Diego. The chemical peel is almost always the same procedure whether... Read the full story »
My Best Chocolate Candy Bars
The best chocolate bars are the ones that hold the greatest memories of being at the movie theaters, the carnivals, at halloween, at home watching your favorite show. As children we all had our favorite best chocolate bars. For me it was one thing, for my friends another. We all hovered around the same top three best chocolate bars at that time. They were the Snickers, Baby Ruth and the Musketeer chocolate candy bars. Although another favorite of mine was Hershey’s milk chocolate almond candy bar. Man, that was back in the day when we could buy a chocolate candy bar for .35 cents and a soda... Read the full story »
Meal Delivery - How a Home Meal Delivery Service Can Help You Save Time & Money
Considering a home meal delivery service? These services prepare meals for you and then ship them to your home weekly. All you do is store the meals in your fridge or freezer until you need them. Then when you’re ready - just heat and eat. There are many different types of meal home delivery. You can get gourmet meal delivery, weight loss meals, low sodium meals, low fat meals, Zone compliant meals, vegetarian meals, diabetic friendly meals and more. You can choose meals by occasion like a special date, birthday, new baby or holiday meal. You can even send gourmet meals as a unique gift to... Read the full story »
Three Easy Pasta Recipes
When I get home and have short time to prepare lunch, the quickest dish is always pasta. You can easily have a complete meal in 10 minutes (plus the time to boil the water). Pasta is a genuine food, that mostly of the times contain only water and wheat flour, being safe for people of all ages. The difference is how we dress it. But following the rules of Mediterranean Diet, that combines vegetables with carbohydrates, if the right quantity of fat (good fat) is used, it can really be considered a high quality meal for all ages. The number of calories of a pasta dish (not considering the dressing)... Read the full story »