One of Hawaii’s greatest cultural experiences still around today is the luau. The luau is something enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. If you are new to the Hawaiian Islands, it’s a great way to make friends and experience a bit of Old Hawaii at the same time. There are few superb luaus on the ...
My husband and I live in a small apartment where, of course, we are subject to a myriad of house rules. One such rule is that barbecue grills are not allowed. That is unfortunate for us because we both love to barbecue. This past Christmas, I found the perfect alternative product for my husband’s Christmas ...
Believe it or not, many different kinds of worms and parasites can infest the intestinal tracts of children. Sometimes, children can be infested with worms and parasitic organisms for months or years without a parent’s awareness. This article provides a general guide for parents to understanding parasites and worms in their children. The most common ...
“Have you been to the Carnivore”? The question is a constant thread from Nairobi taxi drivers and concierges. At first I thought they were saying Carnival, but was quickly corrected. Although the restaurant that is the Carnivore could certainly be construed to be a carnival. To best describe the Carnivore restaurant think Brazilian BBQ on ...
Grills are as popular as ever right now, with nearly seventy-five percent of the American population owning one. Some grilling enthusiasts have traded in their charcoal grills for the convenient LP gas grills, but many people who love barbecued meats still use a charcoal grill. (I do!) Cooking meat on a charcoal grill involves two ...
This particular unit is the highest end of the George Foreman Grilling machines. It’s big and heavy and has a temperature control knob and removable plates for cooking different types of foods. We’ve had it now for about six months, and for the most part, we like it, a lot. The George came with five ...
We enjoy eating bananas at my house. That’s why I always make sure there’s a bunch in the fruit bowl. Sometimes, though, they get overlooked. I don’t know if we get tired of them, or if they just get forgotten when I buy other fruit. Whatever the case, with bananas being 59 cents a pound, ...
Kids in the kitchen? Concerned about chemicals in kitchen cleansers? What about the germ factor? The dangers of food borne illnesses are very real. Kids put their hands literally everywhere. They’re like little germ magnets. Are chemicals like chlorine bleach the answer, though? Are there alternatives for killing germs that aren’t so hazardous to kids’ ...
After the first course at the Melting Pot, I knew that I was in for a treat. The restaurant, which bills itself as “something different” absolutely lives up to its name both in terms of customer service and in food experience. While not a good choice if you’re looking for a quick, inexpensive place to ...
Each year nearly seven million Americans will suffer from a sort of food poisoning. Some cases of food poisoning can cause death. Food poisoning happens when food has a dangerously high level of bacteria due to improper handling and cooking. In some cases, food poisoning has happened with under cooked meat. By properly cooking meat ...
