Posted on: 23 December, 2006
Author: Trevor Sadowski
Why is seasoning new cooking utensils necessary? If you ever take the opportunity to examine your kitchen utensils under a microscope you would discover that instead of being all shiny and smooth as ... Why is seasoning new cooking utensils necessary? If you ever take the opportunity to examine your kitchen utensils under a microscope you would discover that instead of being all shiny and smooth as it feels to the touch, the surfaces are actually pitted. These pitted areas are where food gets trapped and sticks to the surface of your pans. Seasoning new cooking utensils prevents this build...
Posted on: 23 December, 2006
Author: Stephen Lean
Tapas is at the very heart of Spanish lifestyle and culture. Everywhere you go in Spain you will find lively and noisy bars serving small plates of superb flavours and local delicacies. Now, throughout the world, tapas has become a popular and healthy addition to the many food styles and cuisines available to us today. The setting sun is warm on your face, the air is heavy with scent and youve just found the true flavour of the real Spain. Your very own little piece of tapas heaven! But what is tapas and where did it originate? Tapas is simply...
Posted on: 23 December, 2006
Author: Stephen Lean
There is nothing more highly regarded in Spain than its dry-cured hams. But how many of us know what goes into the production of these hams and what the main differences are? So lets have a look at our lovely Spanish pigs and see what influences the quality and flavour of the hams that come from them. There you will find it in a prominent place, with its knife conveniently placed, just asking to be carved and eaten. The idea being that you take a few small slices as you pass by for a tasty tapas treat as and when...
Posted on: 19 December, 2006
Author: Piers Crispin
There are different juice extractors for different juicing jobs--a juicer that's good for juicing carrots isn't necessarily the right one for juicing wheat grass. Make sure you buy the right juice extractor with this informative article. What are Juice Extractors? Juice extractors are electric machines from a variety of manufacturers such as Breville, Kenwood, Green Star, Omega, Champion, Jack Lalane, Samson and L'Equip that are used for the extraction of juice from fruit and vegetables. Juice extractors are perfect for healthy, refreshing and freshly blended treats like fruit and vegetable juices. Juice extractors are the best way to get great...
Posted on: 11 December, 2006
Author: Ruth Polak
A look at the history of the wonderful Spanish tradition of tapas along with some mouth watering recipes for these delightful dishes. Tapas Recipes.Patatas Bravas. INGREDIENTS 1,2 or 3 potatoes.2,Oil to fry.3,3 medium full-grown tomatoes.4,1 tsp. of spicy ground red pepper.5,Vinegar.6,1 tsp. of flour.7,Salt. Peel the potatoes and cut them into small pieces, then fry, on a low heat.Once cooked, drain the potatoes.Make the tomato sauce: Add a spoon of oil to the pan and then fry the deseeded and peeled tomatoes, smashing it. When cooked, add a few drops of vinegar, a teaspoon of flour and another teaspoon of...
Posted on: 08 December, 2006
Author: Morgan Hamilton
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world along with milk and tea. Recently, fixing a cup of coffee has been made a lot easier with the invention of the automatic coffee maker. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some models make regular coffee while others are specially made for making specialty drinks like espresso or latte. Some even come with coffee grinders right in the machine, and can be programmed to prepare your coffee hot and ready to go when you wake up every morning. Taking extra care of your automatic coffee maker will make...
Posted on: 16 November, 2006
Author: Yi Sim
When a cook, new to Chinese cooking, wants to attempt Chinese cooking, more often then not, he or she may be stunted with the wide variety of ingredients required. For starters, here are the basic ingredients for a Chinese pantry startup. 1. Vegetable Oil Vegetable oil (such as corn oil, soybean oil or peanut oil) is the most basic ingredient in Chinese cooking and often used because of its higher smoking point (441° to 450°F) as compared to olive oil (about 375°F). The higher the smoke point, the better suited the oil is for frying, reason being, if the oil...
Posted on: 15 November, 2006
Author: Ian Richards
As Christmas is coming, with the inevitability of a credit card bill, there is a whole load of things to worry about. Christmas present buying, a possibly expensive and traumatic period, followed by the Christmas card list, the decorations, the food, yes, all that food and possibly the last on the list, the Christmas drinks. Christmas drinks are possibly the least thought about but are the subtle catalyst that can turn an ordinary Christmas into a great one To start with, there are many traditional Christmas drinks like Egg Nog and mulled ale, in fact my father used to put...
Posted on: 11 November, 2006
Author: Gaurav Dhingra
I love my cup of tea as it not only provides me with a refreshing feeling but also it is one healthy thing to start my day. Tea contains phyto-chemicals that help the body fight certain cancers. Tea can also help in maintaining healthy blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting oxidation of LDL (low density lipoproteins, or "bad cholesterol). Tea can also help boost immune system and slows the aging process. Tea is the most commonly used beverage across the planet earth, it is indeed second to only water. And it is easily available from any grocery shop, easy to make...
Posted on: 10 November, 2006
Author: Bill Anderson
This is another one of my favorite bbq sauces because its a sauce that is great for bbq competitions. You see, most people prefer a sweet barbecue sauce and competition judges are people too! When we... This is another one of my favorite bbq sauces because its a sauce that is great for bbq competitions. You see, most people prefer a sweet barbecue sauce and competition judges are people too! When we first started cooking ribs for competition, this was one of the recipes we developed. You can substitute your favorite bourbon for the Wild Turkey. This sauce gives the...