Posted on: 12 June, 2005
Author: Shauna Hanus
What should you do if you are in the middle of a recipe and realize you are out of an ingredient? You could send your child to the local convenience store for cream cheese and end up having to serve your caviar with Velveeta because to a 13 year old they are both soft cheeses. This really happened when my Mother sent me for cream cheese. Instead of sending off the kids, or launching into a panic attack and reaching for the Zoloft try substituting. Here are a few quick and simple substitutions. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
Posted on: 08 June, 2005
Author: Darby Higgs
Shiraz is the dominant red winegrape variety in Australia. It is the key component of Grange, the flagship Australian wine label. At the other end of the scale it makes up the bulk of the cheap and cheerful red wines in the everyday bottled brands such as Jacobs Creek, Oxford Landing and yellowtail. But Shiraz has not always held such a hold over the market. Until the mid nineties Cabernet Sauvignon was regarded as the superior variety and this was reflected in the prices paid at the cellar door. But the demand for exports has been mainly for Australian Shiraz...
Posted on: 07 June, 2005
Author: Bob Bassett
The classic fruit gift basket is a great gift for family, friends and coworkers. The Christmas citrus sampler is almost a tradition in some families. But fruit gift baskets aren't just for the holidays, they are great anytime. In addition to the classic citrus fruit in a gift basket or box, there are options that include apples, pears, pineapples, and all manner of domestic and exotic fruits. If you prefer a little more variety, look for fruit gift baskets that also include crackers, cheeses, and sweet dips such as chocolate sauce or caramel. Fruit gift baskets range in price from...
Posted on: 07 June, 2005
Author: Bob Bassett
It's not just fruit any more... food gift baskets now come in every variety, from champagne and truffles to Cajun cooking kits. With such a wide selection, and in every size imaginable, there is sure to be something for everyone. A food gift basket is a great gift for any occasion, from housewarmings to Christmas, too. Food gift baskets come in a wide variety, from cheese and smoked sausages to munchies to classic fruit baskets. The variety is virtually unlimited. Some focus on specific brand items, for instance Godiva chocolate, Mrs. Fields cookies, or Starbucks coffee. There are also baskets...
Posted on: 07 June, 2005
Author: Bob Bassett
For the connoisseur in your life, a gourmet gift basket is a perfect choice for a special occasion. Whether they prefer fine wines, exotic coffees, or gourmet cheese, you are sure to find something to please. Gourmet gift baskets often do not have a specific theme, instead including a variety of high quality food items. Commonly they contain crackers, cheeses, chocolate and other sweets, and wines or champagne. It is possible to find more specific gourmet baskets, of course. Godiva and Ghirardelli chocolates both provide an array of gift basket options. There are also gift baskets that use coffee and...
Posted on: 05 June, 2005
Author: Randy Wilson
Coffee Shop Diners a thing of the past? Nah! Drive down US Route 40 or Route 66 through America, and youll see gleaming, stainless steel diners in almost every town and city. These restaurants may seem like a relic of a bygone era, but they almost always have cars outside and people inside. How can it be possible that such places still hold a piece of the American Dream? No one really knows, but after almost 150 years, coffee shop diners are still a strong piece of Americana. The classic coffee shop diner got its start back in 1858 when...
Posted on: 04 June, 2005
Author: Robert Lugton
I try to have a bit of laugh along the way so, humour me try to laugh at my jokes I think their funny and most of all have a great time, and lets start cooking. If you have any questions or you would like some advice on what is good kitchen equipment, where do you go for good fruit and veg or how to be funny, contact me at 6degrees.net.au My recipe I am going to give you today is Moules Provencale, (you can say it to all your friends and impress them with your French) Moules Provencale (Mussels...
Posted on: 04 June, 2005
Author: Randy Wilson
As researchers learn more about antioxidants with health and disease, they increasingly find themselves drawn to their influence on overall health. With them becoming an ever larger realm of study, people are looking for new ways to obtain high levels for them to be beneficial. Since coffees are one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, it was natural for researchers to test coffee. Surprisingly, they found that some coffees have extremely high levels. The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of Pavia in Italy studied the antioxidants present in the green and dark roasted coffees Coffee...
Posted on: 28 May, 2005
Author: Alannah Moore
The saying goes that "The French have a hundred sauces todisguise a few foods - and the Americans have a hundredfoods disguised only by white sauce!" It is true that many great gourmet dishes involve a specialsauce, which used to take hours to prepare. For the quickgourmet chef, there's a way around this: 1. Hollandaise and Béarnaise: Both are available in glassjars. You should be able to find them in your local gourmetshop or supermarket. 2. Madeira, Armoricaine, Newburg, Supreme, et al: These,too, are available in jars or frozen, and will transform thehumble hamburger or leftover into a gourmet's dream....
Posted on: 27 May, 2005
Author: Randy Wilson
Coffee has been a part of culture for over one thousand years. The history of coffee varies widely depending on which sources you use. This is especially true when something as powerful as coffee is involved, as coffee has brought much wealth and prosperity to individuals throughout the history of coffee. Coffee was discovered around 850 A.D. in the part of Africa now known as Ethiopia. According to one story that has been passed down through the generations, a sheep herder named Kaldi discovered coffee as he tended his sheep. He noted that his sheep became extremely active after eating...