Susan Collmorgen

You know cheese goes with wine better than with any other beverage. However, wine isn't as accessible or enjoyable for some people compared to ice cold beer. Do you think pairing cheese with beer will work? Let's find out by exploring the history of beer and cheese together and how you can put this unusual tandem to work for your New Year's Eve party or any other special occasion.

As a type of compressed cheese, Paneer sounds exotic and traces its origins from the colorful country of India. Its exotic nature is reflected in its tangy, lemony flavor, which is perfect for making delicious party dishes for your dinner or house party. Although made using compression to separate the water from the curdled milk, Paneer looks and feels like cottage cheese when served fresh and like tofu when served as cubes fried or cooked in a soup.

Some find them creepy and shriek back in fear, while others find them tasty and can't wait to get their hands (or should I say taste buds) around them. They are found all around the world in fresh water streams, lakes, and rivers, hiding under rocks or burrowed down in mud.

I'll take a grande mocha non-fat latte with one pump of peppermint, please. I also need an iced single venti, caramel sauce on bottom, no whip mocha. Say that again? I'm trying to prevent a headache by ordering some caffeine, not trying to induce one!

You've heard that Texas "is like a whole other country," but there's a neighbor to the east of Texas that equally fits this saying, and perhaps even more so-the Gulf state of Louisiana. There is no doubt that Louisiana has a fascinating heritage and rich culture, but one of the most memorable traits that keeps visitors (at least those with a discerning palate) coming back for more is its unique and tasty cuisine.

Times have changed. Next to water, tea was once undoubtedly the most popular beverage in the world, but with the growing popularity of coffee houses and cafés and their dessert-like coffee beverages, coffee has grown tremendously in popularity especially in the West.

Many people think that the word sushi means "raw fish," but this simply isn't so. A sushi dish may contain either raw or cooked fish. The word "sushi" actually does not refer to fish at all, but rather to the vinegared rice used in the dish. In Japanese the word for vinegar is "su" while the word for rice is "meshi." So to say "vinegared rice" the two words are combined together as "sushi."

We all love taking vacations to get away, have fun, and relax. But when you have a family it can sometimes be difficult choosing a destination that offers something for both children and adults. As a parent you may be wondering how you can find the perfect vacation spot. Luckily for us there are numerous destinations that offer fun for everyone!

Perhaps dining out is something you and your family really enjoy doing. After all, it's a great way to spend quality time together and engage in conversation, and you don't have to be the one to cook the meal or clean up the mess. But can you really enjoy dining out together and still maintain a healthy lifestyle? The answer may surprise you.

Dining out can still be part of a healthy diet. The key is knowing which foods to choose and which to avoid.