Weather in North America changes frequently, and yet it is surprising that few books have been written since scientific forecasting and publishing started. Human beings have attempted to forecast for millennia, but scientifically, only since mid 19th century fist with a few English scientists, Samuel Morse (inventor of telegraph), and […]
Month: February 2013
Book Review: Recruiting, Interviewing……
This book addresses what is the most critical area today – employee recruitment. The author, Diane Arthur, a veteran of human resources management, has accomplished a truly remarkable feat by creating an oeuvre that every business owner, human resources manager, human resources professor, and prospective employee must read, assimilate, and […]
California & Florida Hot Beds for Home Custom Wine Cellars.
Love wine? Wine enthusiasts in Orange County California & Miami Florida go further by building their own refrigerated residential custom wine closets & cellars.
Book Review: If I retire, How will I know when it’s the weekend?
Most Canadians and equally as many Americans, Australian, and New Zealanders neglect to think about retirement and savings for the day that will come before they know it. Some look forward to retirement others dread the thought. Many think doing nothing and loafing around with friends can be enjoyable, but […]
Beer-Battered Catfish Fillets.
Yield: 4 portions 4 (150 –180 gram) catfish fillets ¼ cup cornmeal ¼ cup flour 2 eggs, beaten 1 330 ml lager beer, opened the night before ¼ cup minced onion 3 cups vegetable oil salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Blend, cornmeal, flour and salt and pepper well. […]
New Zealand Pinot Noir II.
Most wine enthusiasts associate New Zealand with sauvignon blanc through which the country made its reputation. Recently the industry decided to concentrate on pinot noir, and soon, this fickle grape’s plantings will supercede that of chardonnay, presently the second most popular grape. New Zeeland’s south island enjoys a cool climate […]
Food Poisoning and How to Handle it.
Food poisoning whether due to negligence or not ruins a restaurant. The food service establishment buys wholesale, process and sells retail. Several steps in the production can cause food poisoning including unsanitary conditions in the kitchen, sick employees, dirty machinery, and poor cooling and/or heating of cooked food. Yet many […]
Cookies – North Americans Love to Enjoy.
COOKIES – NORTH AMERICANS LOVE TO ENJOY North Americans eternal love for cookies continues unabated. Those who cherish the full flavour and texture of lovingly baked cookies prefer to bake their own. There are literally hundreds of manufacturers and thousands of brands in the marketplace, but none can compete with […]