Articles for category: Food & Wine

Karla News

How to Make a Professional Looking Cake

How do they do that? This is a question I used to ask myself all of the time when looking at fancy cakes in bakery windows or on TV. My confusion was compounded when I went to restaurants and wrapped my mouth around light and fluffy bites that still managed to be moist, firm, and ...

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The Story Behind PEZ

Some consumers grew up eating candy out of this dispenser with the character’s head. But most of us do not know how this popular European candy got its start. What does the abbreviation PEZ stand for? PEZ comes from the first, middle, and the last letter of the German word, “Pfefferminz,” which means “Peppermint,” and ...

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The Top Breakfast Restaurants in Manchester, Connecticut

In the Northeast United States town of Manchester, Ct, people sure do take their breakfast seriously. So much so, that there are many restaurants in town, that specialize in serving breakfast. Oddly enough, five of these breakfast restaurants are located within 1 / 4 mile area of each other, in Manchester’s quaint downtown district. Most ...

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How to Host a Cheap Wine Tasting Party

A cheap wine tasting party is great way to host a get-together even though funds may be a bit tight during these challenging economic times. It’s a nice way to gather friends and neighbors in a fun and informal atmosphere and it doesn’t require a lot of time to prepare. Over the years my husband ...

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Funky 5 Margarita Makeovers

The margarita is the most popular tequila based cocktail. Whether you’re planning a party for Cinco de Mayo, an afternoon BBQ or just looking to mix up a refreshing beverage, the margarita is the go to drink of choice. Like many popular cocktails, new variations on the classic mix continually show up on the scene. ...

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The Official Cheesecake Factory Review

I have dined in many places around the Cleveland area but one particular place stands out to me. A restaurant that is casual upscale and makes me feel like I am rich I go. I’m talking of course, about The Cheesecake Factory. The one I visited was in Lyndhurst, Ohio, which is right outside of ...

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Make-ahead Party Food

Unless you are a master entertainer (like say, Martha Stewart, Emeril Lagasse or Ina Garten) planning a party can be stressful to say the least. And if you are a guest, nothing is worse than going to a party where the host or hostess is frazzled or stressed out, holed up in the kitchen and ...

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An Easy to Make Spanish Rice Recipe

Spanish rice is a favorite recipe for rice at my house. It’s a hot, hearty meal that warms you up during the cooler months. I don’t wait for fall or winter to make it, though. We love to eat it all year around. I’ve used the same easy Spanish rice recipe for years. Instead of ...