Top Reasons to Eat Breakfast

Do you find yourself dipping in and out of consciousness by midmorning? Suddenly, your boss starts to sound like one of the adults from Charles Schulz's Peanuts and, for the love of God, you can't seem to keep your eyes open. The funny thing is, you got plenty of sleep last night, so why are you so tired? Well, if you skipped breakfast, you might have set yourself up for a day of failure.

                             Destiny's Child Revamped!  

A few weeks ago I read somewhere on the internet that Destiny's Child has been disbanded forever. I am sure a lot of people think that this group is still salvagable. This group does not necessarily have to have Beyonce` in it. Whoever the powers that be are, I think they should continue to keep the group and put someone else in Beyonce`'s place.

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"Dates"

One of the most common fruits during summer in Saudi Arabia (as if there is rainy season, well some very rare times, there is) is dates. They are of different variety, but the most common one being sold at fruit stores are the yellow or golden yellow More

Caribbean Black Fruitcake Recipe

Also known as wedding cake, Christmas cake, and bolo pretu, among other monikers, this cake has roots throughout the Caribbean and is usually reserved for the celebratory events it’s named for. Not unlike the more common dark fruitcakes, it’s packed with dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, but the molasses found in stateside cakes is swapped for burnt sugar (see “What to buy”), resulting in a slightly bitter yet rich, chocolaty flavor. This cake has endless ingredient variations, but one is universal—rum, and lots of it!

What to buy: Burnt sugar syrup is the crucial ingredient, giving this cake its deep black color and unique flavor, which cannot successfully be mimicked by dark corn syrup or molasses, not even blackstrap. Although burnt sugar can be made at home, the process can be imprecise. We like Blue Mountain Country for its moderate sweetness and chocolate notes.

Use our recipe for Candied Grapefruit Zest and swap out the grapefruit peel for orange. A homemade candied citrus yields the best results, but if you’d rather purchase some, use a high-quality candied zest, which usually appears in the fall at gourmet or specialty stores. Don’t even think about... read more