For a long time now the battle rages on over what is more important in the grilling world, the techniques of cooking, or the quality of the barbecue sauce or seasonings you use on the meat. In the Kansas City and Chicago circles, they are all about their sauces, and what they bring to the food. In Memphis and Texas, the common school of thought is in the rub of seasonings and the slow cooking techniques over the sauce. While this is probably a...more
Author: dominic milnerAs I walked through the grocery store aisles a few weeks ago, I noticed the increase in pre-packaged slow cooker meals. I’ve been using my slow cooker and reaping the rewards for years, so it was no real surprise to me when others started proclaiming the benefits of cooking with a crock pot. Why did it take the rest of the country so long to catch up? With this increase in popularity, I’ve recently been asked by a few...more
Author: Alice ShownThere are two ways in which you can enjoy a vacation. You may go to a place, quickly visit the main tourist locations, take pictures, and buy a few souvenirs and come back home with memories of the place. However, some people do not like such tours, they prefer to get close to the local people of the places that they visit, participate in the traditional practices, and take home memories of relationships with people. If you belong to the second category, Italy cooking vacations are just for you. Not only will spend your time in some of the most picturesque and refreshing locales of the world, you will pick up cooking skills that will impress your friends and relatives. Italy cooking vacations are meant for people who wish to learn cooking from the great chefs of Italy and be their guest in villas. During these cooking courses, the chefs share recipes that they have inherited from their forefathers. Thus you will learn to cook authentic local dishes. The main advantages of learning in such a setting are that you will get all the ingredients and local wine that are required. Since all courses are hands-on, you will actually cook the food. As you may know from...more
Traditional Chinese cooking is known to be a healthy way of cooking. Aside from having more vegetables in their ingredients, the Chinese cooking techniques are also quick and allow the nutrients to be retained in the food.One thing that makes Chinese cooking appealing is that, recipes often include fresh vegetables that make the dishes...more
A Research Laboratory had investigated on how safe alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is in human body. In their first experiment, subjects with mild hypertension and high normal BP ingested bread with fourteen grams of common blended oil or ALA enriched oil for twelve weeks. The oil test contained 2.6 grams per 14 grams of alpha-linolenic acid. The...more
A good knife can make a massive difference for anyone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen, making life far easier, meals more tasty and even preventing accidents. Chopping onions or tough chicken is something that even the most hardy chefs among us tend to avoid, but with a good knife (preferably one thats incredibly sharp and large) it can instantly become a joy more than a chore. For this reason, a knife is something you should replace often to ensure cooking remains as easy as it can be; and also makes a great gift for almost anyone.While most knives are fairly standard however, there are some interesting variations on the theme. Matching knife sets for example can make great gifts and also be incredibly useful in your own kitchen. Something really different however is the ceramic knife, which replaces the usual steel blade with one made from ceramic or zirconia to make a utensil thats different, more practical and more affordable.Zirconia is an element thats extracted from a mineral called zircon, itself a strong metal similar in appearance and texture to titanium. This zirconia is itself often used in jewellery due to its looking highly similar to diamond with the same...more
You will find some of the finest cooking products in the form of microwave oven white products which stand out for their stylish appeal supported by state of art functions. Usually, microwaves are white in color but you may choose silver or black...more
Where is the real Thai taste?I am Thai. A Thai who grew up in a modern household; yet, I had the fortunate opportunity to witness the greatness of the Thai past. I was the last generation of my family to see the real Thai way from within my very own...more
Author: Abel JonesGourmet food is expensively delicious not only for its quality ingredients and taste, but also for its aesthetics. Aesthetics in food are making a big comeback in today's restaurants, and for good reason. An experience involving one...more
Author: Marcia KlunCooking vegetables correctly does not have to be a guessing situation. By following a few simple directions, you can insure that your fresh or frozen vegetables will turn out tasty, appealing and cooked to perfection every time....more
Discover How To Improve Your Restaurant's Dining Room Service HereHi everybody,Did you know, that according to the White House Office of ConsumerAffairs in Washington DC that...A dissatisfied customer will tell 9 to 15 people about theirdispleasure...more
Home cooked meals are always the very best. These days it seems like less and less people have the time and energy to provide nutritious meals straight from the kitchen for the family. Instead a quick stop at Mcdonalds for some burgers, or KFC for...more