Espresso coffee is a coffee that is brewed by a high-pressure technique in which hot water under pressure is made to pass through grounded coffee. Espresso is an Italian word that means “pressed-out”. The first espresso coffee machine rolled out in Italy around the early 1900 and since then it has seen a whole lot of changes. Today, espresso cof...
Aromatherapy for sleep
Creating a steady bedtime routine is one of the most important steps towards getting a good night's sleep. Going to bed at the same time every night and getting up at the same time every morning is the first step towards establishing a regular sleep pattern. A successful sleep routine also involves sinking outside stimulants like television, comput...
Belgian Chocolate Pralines: The Successful Story of Jean Neuhaus
From the 18th century, the Belgian chocolate has risen in fame. In 1912, a chocolate genius Jean Neuhaus created a new procedure and increased its popularity ten-fold. He used a "couverteur" which is a specialized chocolate version. It is also the pralines cold shell. But it is different from the American sugary treats found in most candy shops. Ch...
The Journey of the Belgian Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate is a delicious drink that is a cocktail of cocoa powder or chocolate, sugar, and milk. This toothsome beverage can be traced back to the Mayan and Aztec civilizations in which they consumed their chocolate drinks made from roasted cocoa seeds mixed with spices like chili and achiote or annatto. The chocolate beverage was not only enjo...
The Secret for Making the Best Belgian Chocolate Fondue
One essential apparatus for making Belgian chocolate fondue is called the chocolate fountain. Basically, a chocolate fountain stands 2 to 4 feet high with multiple tiers. It is made of stainless steel and has a built-in motor at the bottom. The motor is used to heat the prepared morsels of chocolates on the heating trays. The central corkscrew will...
Decorating your Home for Christmas
Christmas is an extremely busy time of year. By the time you get you shopping done, gifts wrapped and your cookies and cakes baked, it’s likely you don’t have the energy left to put into extravagant decorating. Although less than energetic, you still want your home decorated for Christmas. After all, Christmas is just not the same without lights an...
Aromatherapy for fertility
If some one is trying to conceive naturally and find that it is not happening one may be feeling a little anxious. Aromatherapy helps to lower the anxiety symptoms and increase the fertility. Aromatherapy is growing more popular and for a good reason. It is simple and non-invasive. The essential oils, which are used are distilled and purified from ...
Wine Classes: When School Gets Cool
When most people think of school, they are usually transported back to their elementary school days, a time of crayons
The Basics of Wine Tasting Accessories
If you love wine then you must also love wine tasting. Wineries attract wine lovers like magnets because they offer the option of tasting new wines a