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There are four main types of beer — ales, lagers, hybrids and specialty beers.  »

A pickled cucumber - often simply referred to as a "pickle" - is a pickled fruit found in many cuisines around the world, and probably the most well-known example of pickling for preservation in Western culture.  »

There are some interesting happenings in the retail world of small electrics. Purchasing patterns are skewing selections between high and low price-points with mid-level products experiencing sales losses.  »

With a powerhouse of nutritional benefits, along with its flavor and texture nuances, yogurt has become one of the most popular products in the dairy case today. In fact, sales of specialty yogurt and kefir (a tart, drinkable yogurt) shot up 53.3 percent between 2003 and 2005, to nearly $500 million.  »

With its warm, sweet flavor, cinnamon is one of the busiest workhorses on the spice shelf. Cooks often use it to flavor baked goods and drinks, but cinnamon also works wonders in stews and sauces. »

According to archeological evidence, rice has been feeding two-thirds of the world's population for more than 5,000 years.  »

There are as many reasons to buy a kitchen scale as there are kitchen scales. Well, okay, I might be exaggerating slightly. Still, the consumer shopping for a kitchen scale has distinct needs that must be met with this particular kitchen tool. Whether it¿s for baking or dieting or even recipe development, kitchen scales serve a multitude of purposes. »