Ever wonder why pressure cookers have become so popular and everyone wants one now in their kitchen? Read on.

Did you know that your favorite afternoon pick-me-up or breakfast “cuppa” has a history that dates back thousands of years? According to legend, the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung “discovered” tea way back in 2737 BC when some tea leaves were blown by the wind into his pot of boiling water.

Absinthe recipes abound in bartender's literature. Whether you are looking to make a palate-pleasing French absinthe or an astringent version of Spanish absinthe, here are some basic rules -- as well as variations on the general theme.