Food & Drink Information
Nutrition
Fall Soups -- When fall is in the air it's time to think about heartier meals that stick to the ribs. These warm and hearty fall soup recipes should do just the trick. They'll bring your family to the table and have them craving more savory soup in the weeks to come! This article includes recipes for Corn Chowder, German Sausage Chowder, Minestrone, Lentil Barley Soup, Oven Stew, Cape Cod Fish Chowder and Broccoli Cheese Soup.
Dining Etiquette
Etiquette: Tipping 101 -- Tipping - leaving a monetary gratuity as a sign of appreciation for a service given - is often the source of confusion for many people. The question of whether or not to tip someone and how much to leave often leaves many people perplexed. To help you sort through some of these questions, here are the answers to some of your most common tipping questions.
Beverages
Coffee & Tea: The ABC's of Tea -- While many types of beverages come and go, tea remains a perennial favorite among people all over the world. In fact, according to a study conducted by the Food and Drug Administration, tea is second to water in worldwide consumption, with an estimated 2.25 billion gallons drank by Americans alone. There are many reasons why tea has remained popular: it is soothing, it is easy to make and it can be bought nearly anywhere. But even so, many people don’t drink tea simply because it makes them feel good or because it is convenient – they drink tea because they believe doing so will help to keep them healthy.
International Cuisine
A Short History of French Cuisine -- Surprisingly, it was the Italians who were the ones who had the most influence on French cuisine, for a number of reasons. In 15th century Renaissance Europe, food was becoming much more significant than a simple meal. Art, literature, and education were thriving, and so was a great interest in first-class food and drink. Wealthy Italians in Florence raised food to a higher norm, by using fresh ingredients and creating astonishing dishes, like layered pasta dishes (lasagna, manicotti, etc.), soups, breads, and desserts.
