♨ Coffee-- Are You a Gourmet Coffee Expert?
What would we do without a morning cup of coffee? You can thank an observant Arabian goat herder who noticed that his goats were hyped after nibbling some red berries. Curious, he sampled the berries and liked the caffeine boost. This 3rd century discovery didn't attract much attention until the 15th century, when Arabian farmers began to cultivate coffee plants and sell the beans. A few hundred years later, a French naval officer brought some coffee plants to the island of Martinique, which... (Read more)
Created 2007-08-29 13:35:21 in Coffee

Japanese Art of Bento - Lunch in a Box? Or Art?
Bento is an art form for packing lunches in the Japanese culture. When you think of lunchboxes, youre probably thinking of the old brown paper bag or the cute cartoon character metal or plastic lunchboxes children take to school with them. The Japanese have taken the act of packing a lunch or meal to a whole different level of sophistication and fun!  What Are Bento Boxes? Boxes with different compartments for you to place various healthy foods into. What makes them fun is that these boxes co... (Read more)
Created 2007-07-23 21:16:19 in Japanese Art Of Bento