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Test Your Coffee Knowledge - How to Make and Enjoy the Top Coffee Drinks
Coffee has become a "specialty food" in itself. Though a calorie free beverage if brewed and served black, it has many variations that are tasty, foamy, chocolately, spicy, and energy promoting. Designed as a pick me up for mornings and afternoons, it has a socially acceptable culture for meeting...
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1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics Memories
Being a part of an international event is a lifelong memory. The 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles was more special because I was allowed to participate in the Olympics—not as an athlete but as a volunteer.
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Name Your Child the Traditional Way
With thousands of names to choose from, consider the tradition of naming the child after its grandparents. Variations are preferred, i.e., Grandmother Maria, granddaughter Mia. Here is how it works:
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The Many Ways that Grocery Stores Trick Consumers
Shopping at the friendly local grocery store hardly seems dangerous - but it is. You may end up spending twice what you intended due to the wily and effective marketing layout and organization of the store. Add a little pumped in music, bakery aroma, and super slow checkouts to get consumers to...
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Knitting Basics: How to Make a Cable Knit Sweater
Knit a beautiful cable knit sweater using the basic cross over method. There is nothing to it - just measure and graph your stitch allotment. When it comes to the actual cable design, the cross over stitches are held aside on another needle and reserved for later. When they are picked up later...
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How to Fix a Hole or Snag in Knit Sweaters
A sweater snag does not necessarily mean your sweater's natural life is over. With a little care a sweater snag can be fixed by pulling, adjusting, crocheting the opening and securing the excess with a needle and thread. Never fear - just learn how to fix a knit sweater snag, with or without a...
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How to Qualify For a Home Loan
Homeownership can be a life changing event. Although good credit is desired, those with poor to fair credit may also qualify. Here are some of the options available to prospective homeowners.
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Tips to Save Money on Laundry
Laundry uses a lot of electricity and water. What can you do to keep those bills down? Can you save money on laundry? Here is a list of frugal tips and ways to save when keeping clothes clean.
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How to Cut Your Own Hair in Layers
Cut your own hair and pocket the change! With a little practice, you can have a professional-looking home haircut.
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Life of John Lennon: Rock and Roll Beatles Legend, Poet, Author and Philosopher
John Lennon lived only 40 years but made a huge impact on the world. A co-founder of the internationally acclaimed rock and roll band the Beatles, they combined classical music with rock and roll to create a unique musical sound that has lasted over a half century. The details and some poignant...
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Bakalar (Dried Cod Stew): Traditional Croatian Christmas Eve Meal
Cod is the traditional afternoon meal on Christmas Eve in Croatia. This is an old fisherman's recipe for dried cod stew.
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Christmas Culture and Traditions in Croatia and the Former Yugoslavia
Christmas in Croatia is a month long event - but you would never know it by looking in the streets. The approach is low-key but meaningful. Under the surface lie centuries of tradition. The Christmas tree is usually decorated a few days before Christmas, and taken down after Three Kings (6...
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How To Get What You Want - Converting Goals Into Reality
We all have a heartfelt dream. This hub offers tips in making these dreams a reality. Today is a great time to start. It's an internal decision; their realization is not based on external circumstances.
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CROATIAN HRUSTULE
Light and sweet, these crispy Dalmatian wedding cookies are a traditional favorite. Fried quickly in hot oil, they are made with eggs, rum and lemon rind, and later dusted with powdered sugar.
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Sirnica Recipe (Croatian Hrvatski Easter Bread)
Easter bread, or sirnica, is a delicious springtime specialty. This sweet bread has citrus, egg and other flavorings and is traditionally served on Easter.
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Authentic Dalmatian Fish Stew / Lešo with Potato, Garlic and Parsley
If you are looking for an easy dinner that is bound to please, try my fish recipe for a good quality white fish. Parley, garlic, olive oil and fresh ground pepper are used to season this fish stew which is cooked together with sliced potatoes and served with fresh french bread.
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June Cleaver's Chocolate Chip Cookies
Semi Sweet chocolate pieces and real butter creamed with brown sugar are the secret difference in this homemade cookie recipe, which can be made in a little over an hour with optional crunchy walnuts.