Carbonated water, also known as soda water, sparkling water, or seltzer water, is plain water into which carbon dioxide gas has been dissolved. The process of dissolving carbon dioxide gas is called carbonation. It results in the formation of carbonic acid (which has the chemical formula H2CO3). In the past, soda water was produced in the home by "charging" a refillable seltzer bottle by filling it with water and then adding sodium bicarbonate. Club soda may be identical to plain carbonated water or it may contain a small amount of table salt, sodium citrate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, potassium sulfate, or disodium phosphate, depending on the bottler. These additives are included to emulate the slightly salty taste of homemade soda water.
sl.JPGInstant coffee is a beverage derived from brewed coffee beans. Through various manufacturing processes the coffee is dehydrated into the form of powder or granules. These can be rehydrated using hot water to provide a drink similar to brewed coffee. At least one brand of instant coffee is also available in concentrated liquid form. The advantages of instant coffee are speed of preparation (no time is required for infusing the coffee — it is ready as soon as the hot water is added) and long shelf life (natural coffee, especially in ground form, loses flavour as its essential oils evaporate over time). The disadvantages are that instant coffee is easily spoiled if not kept dry and that its taste is of a lower quality than that of freshly-brewed coffee. In particular, the percentage of caffeine in instant coffee is less, and undesirable bitter flavor components are more present. The lowest quality coffee beans are used in the production of instant coffee (the best beans are usually kept to be sold whole) and sometimes other unwanted residues from the harvest are used in the production process. Instant coffee is commercially prepared through vigorous extraction of almost all soluble material from ground roasted coffee beans. This process naturally produces a different mix of components than home brewing. Opinions on instant coffee range from "intolerable imposter", through "reasonable alternative", to "better than the real thing." Due to the fact that it was the norm in American homes until the 1980s, some areas of the world see it as a particularly sophisticated beverage. Ironically, instant coffee is the only form of coffee available in certain coffee exporting countries. This may possibly be due to a society's appeal to novelty. In countries where it is popular, it is often referred to as "Café Puro", much to the horror of those aficionados who dislike instant coffee.
 Beer is the world's oldest and most popular alcoholic beverage, selling more than 35 billion gallons (133 billion liters) per year. It is a fermented, carbonated beverage made from malted barley, hops and water (which, when heated, is known as brewing liquor). There are around 70-80 distinct styles of beer, with some divisions in styles up for debate. For example, some consider American IPA and English IPA to be separate categories, while others lump them all into the basic IPA category. American brewers produce lots of different styles of beer, such as Brown Ale, Amber ale, Blonde Ale, Cream Ale and Red Ale. Some of the large brewers use adjunct grains such as corn or rice to provide fermentable sugars at lower cost. Alcoholic beverages made from the fermentation of sugars derived from nonstarch sources (for example, grape juice or honey), and beverages which are distilled after fermentation are not considered to be beer.
 Amaretto (Italian for "a little bitter") is a type of alcoholic beverage originating from Italy, namely a liqueur flavored with almonds, or the almond-like kernels from apricots, peaches, cherries etc.
Cognac is a commune in the French département of Charente, of which it is a sous-préfecture. The inhabitants of the town are known as Cognaçais.
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Submitted by: Sybil Mcindoe
From WW online. Juicing is one of the quickest and most delicious ways to put your health back on track. It concentrates the nutrients found in fruits and vegetables, extracting them from fibre - a job usually undertaken by your digestive system.
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Submitted by: Gregg Buttermore
A delicious corned beef recipe that will cure in the brine for three weeks. A dear friend tried to help me duplicate my lost family recipe.
I select medium size onions and potatoes for this and I don't cut or peel the potatoes.
This recipe came out delicious and my company loved the flavor of the corned beef brisket.
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Submitted by: Jeremy Clark
This is my favorite chocolate cake. No fuss, no mess and very moist. Back in the early days when it was paycheck to paycheck, this simple dessert made it into his lunchbox many a day because it was cheap and simple. No eggs, no milk.
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Submitted by: Jasmine Shaw
I was given a bunch of apples and wondered what to do with them. I searched all of my cookbooks and found a similar recipe. I just changed it to be Weight Watchers "friendly". It tastes just like warm apple pie without all the guilt! I am going to try it over pancakes too!
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Submitted by: Jaquelyn Drabble
From WW magazine. Eat these plain or add a sprinkling of crumbled queso fresco, freshly grated parmesan, or shredded mozzarella cheese. These can be made ahead and frozen. Look for masarepa in Latino grocery stores, it will usually be labeled as masarepa or harina de maiz precocida. You can also find it at ethnicgrocer.com
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Submitted by: originalrecipes
From ww magazine.
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Submitted by: Gerald Townsend
From Fabulous Fat-Free Cooking
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Submitted by: Brenda Franks
Here's a coffee drink for those on Weight Watchers who love those creamy iced coffee drinks.
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Submitted by: originalrecipes
5 ingredients,5 steps...It doesn't get much easier than this. Found this recipe on the net, with no name attached.
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Submitted by: Indigo Keilbach
I use this everytime I make onion rings, hot poppers and other fried finger food. Once you use it for the first time, you won't have to reach for the recipe again, cuz it's so easy. To make more, just change the 1-1-1 to 2-2-2 or more.
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Submitted by: Jeni Greene
This has the TASTE and the TEXTURE of a graham cracker crust, but without the fat and calories and with necessary fiber. It's absolutely delish! Feel free to use more cereal if you prefer thicker crusts. The recipe is more than EASILY adaptable! Use for cheesecakes, pies, quiches, whatever requires a crumb crust!
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Submitted by: Laurence Sybilla
Oh my goodness!!! Totally worth all of the work! Everyone ALWAYS asks for and ALWAYS loves!!
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Submitted by: Eli Stroh
Just like the pudding and sauce mixes you buy at the supermarket but better!!
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Submitted by: Makenna Mcintosh
This dish is the epitomy of 'home style' Japanese comfort food. This version is lightening quick, without the need to prepare the fish stock (dashi) that so many real Japanese dishes require. This staple is to be enjoyed in the fall or coming winter months! Enjoy.
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Submitted by: Elfleda Faast
This is not a gourmet cake, but it is a quick chocolate fix. This cake cooks in about 5-7 minutes in the microwave, yes the microwave believe it or not! Depending on your microwave as to how much pudding will be in it,it will be a cakey,brownie,pudding like dessert.I like to top it with Ice cream and fudge and whip cream for a quick Ice cream brownie treat or powdered sugar and chocolate sauce.
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Submitted by: originalrecipes
This is extremely quick and easy, great for work days. Add some bread and and you're all set!
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Submitted by: Peyton Rhodes
Ramen has been a standby over years of back packing, motor camping and desert 'prospecting' where conserving water and cooking fuel were always at the front of our minds. A home made dehydrator added light weight, easy to use jerky & vegetables to the pot. Now any time I want a quick meal, as often as not it's Ramen. It's inexpensive, quick, and delicious. What more would you want?
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Submitted by: Kourtney Beail
Fast and easy is a requirement in my house! (Updated April 16, 2006 to fix the order of the ingredients. I also took out the quantity for the oil so that the nutritional information is a little more accurate now.)
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Submitted by: originalrecipes
This is also known as pan bread. This bread is excellent, and we make it if we are having soup(instead of crackers), or if we are having a salad as a meal. It is also a thin bread, so it is great for dipping in dips. Hope you enjoy.
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Submitted by: Robertina Baxter
This bread is terrific for sandwiches. Its slight sweetness and hint of orange marries well with turkey, particularly if youre one of the people who loves turkey sandwiches with a dollop of cranberry sauce in the filling.
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