Absinthe
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In
French, the word "absinthe" means "wormwood." It was also known as the
"green fairy" during its heyday in France in the 1800s. The drink
is distinguished by its dazzling emerald blue-green clarity, due to its
chlorophyll content. When mixed with water, the liquor changes to cloudy
white. Learn all about the history of this famous drink and also how to
prepare your own.
 
Accent and
Spike - Definitions and photos of each.
 Afternoon
and High
Tea Menus
Afternoon Tea a
la Francaise
Afternoon Tea From The Garden
American High
Tea Menu
Buffet Tea for Easy Entertaining
English/American Afternoon Tea Menu
Mother's Day Afternoon
Tea Menu
Rose Garden Tea
with the Queen
Springtime Tea Menu
Summer Rose Tea
Tea Time
F.A.Q.
The Afternoon Tea Gowns
The Gift of Good Manners
Understanding Tea Time Service
Victorian Tea Menu
Afternoon Tea Information:
A Tea Tasting - How To Brew Perfect
Tea
Etiquette Faux
Pas and Other Misconceptions About Afternoon Tea
Invitation to Afternoon Tea
Understanding Tea Time Service
Agave Nectar -
Agave (pronounced ah-GAH-vay) nectar is a syrup made from the agave
plant. It has become popular in recent years as people look for healthier
alternatives to white sugar. Called agave, agave syrup or agave nectar, this
liquid sweetener is similar to honey but has a thinner consistency and a
slightly more intense flavor. Agave nectar has a low glycemic load so it
won't elevate blood sugar levels as quickly as white sugar - a definite
benefit for diabetics.
Akutaq - Eskimo Ice Cream History
- The native people of Alaska
have a distinct version of ice cream. It's not creamy
ice cream as we know it, but a concoction made from
reindeer fat or tallow, seal oil, freshly fallen snow or
water, fresh berries, and sometimes ground fish. Air is
whipped in by hand so that it slowly cools into foam.
They call this Arctic treat akutaq, aqutuk, ackutuk, or
Eskimo ice cream. Akutaq is a Yupik word that means mix
them together.
Alcohol
Evaporation In Cooking -
A study conducted several
years ago showed that alcohol remained in several
recipes after the preparation was complete.
Alcohol
Burn Off During Cooking - The percentage of alcohol remaining in a
dish based on various cooking methods
Alcohol
Substitutions In Cooking -
A general list of non-alcoholic
substitutes that can be used in cooking
Alcoholic Drinks, Cocktail Drinks:
Absinthe
Calvados
Cooking with Wine
Cooking with Sake - Sake 101
How To Successfully Taste Wine - Wine Tasting
Basics
Limoncello (Freezing)
Ratafias
Almonds - Learn About Almonds
American Regional Foods Index -
Recipes & history of favorite foods of
America by regions.
 Deep South
- Alabama - Florida - Georgia - Mississippi
Far West
- California - Hawaii - Nevada
Great Lakes
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Illinois - Indiana - Michigan -
Minnesota - Ohio - Wisconsin
New England
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Connecticut -
Maine - Massachusetts - New Hampshire - Rhode Island - Vermont
Mid-Atlantic
- Delaware - Maryland - New Jersey - New York -
Pennsylvania - District of Columbia (Washington D.C.
Midwest/Plains
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Arkansas - Iowa - Kansas - Missouri - Nebraska - North Dakota - Oklahoma - South Dakota
Pacific Northwest
- Alaska - Oregon - Washington
Rocky Mountains -
Colorado -
Idaho - Montana - Wyoming
Southeast-
Kentucky - North Carolina - South
Carolina - Tennessee - Virginia -West Virginia
Southwest
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Arizona - New Mexico -
Texas - Utah
South Central
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Louisiana
Anchovies & Anchovy Paste - What are they and how to use them. Anchovies are tiny silver fish
that are a member of the herring family, about 3 inches long, native to the Mediterranean
and southern European coastlines. They are sold whole, and salt-packed or, more
commonly, filleted and packed in oil (olive oil is best). The most popular and tasty are the ones in olive oil and salt.
Angel Food Cake - Some historians think that the first angel food
cakes were probably baked by African-American slaves from the South
because making this cake required a strong beating arm and lots of labor
to whip the air into the whites.
 Anise
Seed vs.
Licorice
Appetizers Per Person
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How many appetizers to make
per person for a dinner or cocktail party?
Apples - History & legends of apples. Includes apple equivalents,
tips, facts, & recipes.
 Apple Pie, Apple Pie a la Mode
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supreme on the list of most popular pie flavors in the United States.
Learn about the history of this favorite pie.
Artichokes -
Artichokes are one of the
oldest foods know to humans.
Learn about the history of artichokes
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