Armadillo On The Half Shell
Have you ever wondered who first figured out what man should and should not eat? I mean, at some point near the beginning of time, there must have been someone who sat down on a rock and decided that man should eat cows, but not crocodiles; that he should devour pigs and chickens and fish, but not lions and tigers and bears. Who was this prehistoric Galloping Gourmet and what was his connection to the "Wizard of Oz?" Unfortunately, we'll probably never know.If early man was anything like his modern-day counterpart, it's a pretty safe bet that only those animals that were easy to catch and didn't try to eat you in return were put on the edibles list. Though early man is thought to have had a brain...
Discover Mijares Mexican Restaurant In Pasadena...
Mijares Mexican Restaurant in Pasadena, California is extremely well known for two things, their margaritas and their all you can eat Sunday champaign buffet brunch, both of which are excellent. This restaurant has been around for what seems like forever and has developed a crowd of very loyal patrons. Although it is justly well known for it's Sunday buffet, this is a good place to dine in at any time. Their food is always fresh and well prepared and their service is usually above average. The atmosphere is casual, relaxed and friendly and their prices are very reasonable. Every once in a while someone will tell me that the food here is not authentic Mexican cuisine (most of these people, by...
3 Easy Crockpot Hamburger Dip Recipes
Hamburger recipes are pretty easy to come by. The following recipes are crockpot specific, and are recipes for dips.CROCKPOT HAMBURGER-SAUSAGE DIP* 1 pound ground chuck * 1 cup picante sauce * 1 can cream of mushroom soup * 2 pound Velveeta cheese...cut into pieces * 1 pound pork sausage * 1 teaspoon garlic powder * 1 can Rotel tomatoes * 3/4 teaspoon oreganoCombine picante sauce, garlic powder, soup, tomatoes, oregano and cheese in Crock Pot. Brown ground chuck and sausage until it is done. Drain very well and place in slow cooker/Crock Pot. Cook on low until cheese is melted. Serve with your favorite chips.HAMBURGER DIP* 2 pounds lean ground beef * 1 cup chopped onion * 2 cloves garlic...
This recipe is translated and adapted from Apicius' book De Re Coquinaria (on cooking).Ingredients:1 large duck pinch of peppercorns 1 tsp dried onion large pinch of lovage (or young celery leaves) pinch of cumin pinch of celery seeds 70g stoned damsons (or prunes) 50 ml Mulsum (honey wine, made by adding half a cup of honey to a bottle of dry white wine) 50 ml red wine vinegar 50 ml Liquamen (this is fish sauce, the closest modern equivalent being Thai Nam Pla) 50 ml Defritum (thick fig syrup or young white wine or grape juice sweetened with honey and heated to reduce it to a third of its volume) 200g flour olive oilMethod:Make a batter from the flour and enough olive oil to...
The Krups juicer line offers plenty of satisfying opportunities to extract a wealth of delicious vitamin and mineral-filled juice. With the ever-changing design of Krups juicers, you can display their models on your kitchen counter and not have to worry about showcasing a distracting piece of equipment. Depending on the model you select, you will have the ease of an upgraded metallic filter that aids in the improvement of taste. Additional highlights of a Krups model include efficient juice extraction and pulp removal. A unique approach towards utilizing the total piece of fruit has been taken on by Krups. As you explore the ins and outs of a Krups juicer, you will find that the electric power...
Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipes
What makes great homemade BBQ sauce recipes? Well, it could be the time and love that you put into making this delectable barbeque sauce for your family to enjoy, or it could be the fresh ingredients that you use.The barbecue that you create is what make your meals so tasty and wonderful. The main ingredients in all barbeque sauces are either tomato sauce or a combination of tomato puree and tomatoes. Knowing this you should be able to create some of your own recipes that will be enjoyed and passed down through your family.The easiest BBQ sauce can be prepared very quickly...
Pairs/Groups Of Words Often Confused - Part 5 of 6
PASSED, PASTPassed is the past tense of pass. Past means a time that has gone. "Time passed and we all forgot the incident." "In times past it was the custom for women to wear hats in church."PEACE, PIECEPeace means the absence of war (or even noise); piece is a portion of something.PEAK, PEEK, PIQUEPique means to excite or irritate; peek means to peep or snoop; peak as a noun means the summit or tip, and as a verb means to climax. So, you pique someone's curiosity; you don't peek or peak it. If someone annoys you, you become piqued rather than peeked or peaked.PLAIN, PLANEPlain means obvious, also unadorned or lacking in good looks; plane is a carpenter's tool or an abbreviation of aeroplane...
When someone mentions barbecue images comes to the mind like cooking at the backyard grill, a social gathering, cooking outdoors and cooking meat slowly over wood and smoke that adds flavor to the food.Different cooks have different preferences and style in their cooking. Some prefer rubbing the seasoning whether wet or dry prior to cooking and some prefers to soak the meat first in special marinades that could be sops, mops and finishing. The preparation and ingredients for marinating may differ from region to region the preferred wood to be used can also differ. However, no perfect barbecue will taste as good without the perfect barbecue sauce.Barbecue sauces can generally be categorized by what...
Treat Your Tastebuds To Delicious Caribbean...
Caribbean cooking is something everyone should taste at some point - it is an adventure of distinctive flavors and exotic ingredients, including mangoes, lime, coconut, cassava, papaya, yam, guava, and peppers. Lime is one of the favorite marinades in the Caribbean, and it is used in a popular dish known as Ceviche, which is made from seafood cooked in citric juices, and seasoned with herbs and onions. There are many variations in Caribbean cooking, with styles and techniques varying from island to island, leaving endless taste possibilities for visitors to enjoy. The Bahamas is known for the conch recipes. Cuba is famous for black beans and rice. Jamaica is the home of jerk cooking and seasoning...
Japanese Food - Five Dishes for Newcomers
Japanese food, once little more than a niche occupant in the greater scope of American cuisine, has become increasingly popular in recent years. The harmony of flavors and lightness emphasized in the typical Japanese dish appeals to the palettes of many in the United States, where heavy and often deep fried foods have long dominated the market. Many people remain reluctant about exploring this aspect of ethnic cuisine, however, for fear that they'll find something on their plate which appears as though it came from the Iron Chef. This is far from the truth! The intent of this article is to introduce readers to a variety of different Japanese dishes, that they might go out and try something new...
Food In Italy: Italian Cooking And Dining From...
If you've rented a villa or apartment in Italy, no doubt you'll be trying to sample all the foods of Italy you can-- dining out and eating in. Here's a quick and easy guide for getting food in Italy, whether you're ordering your first Italian meal at that sumptuous restaurant down the street or buying produce at the local market to create your own authentic Italian food. Shopping for Italian Food One of the great delights of renting an Italian villa or apartment is shopping for produce at an outdoor market. Virtually all towns in Italy have an outdoor market, usually once a week (ask around to find out which day). But regardless of whether you're at a market, a small grocery, or a supermarket...
French is Back: The New Cuisine is Trendy and...
French food is back with a vengeance. French cuisine has evolved into a less pretentious version of its older self. The new French cuisine, or Nouvelle Cuisine, is more accessible and comes in many varieties, including bistro food, brasserie style and the ultimate in luxury food, haute cuisine.French cuisine is fresh and creative, and a lot more simple than it was in the past. French cuisine is often experimental, but the of the food continues to skyrocket. Basically, the French have gone back to their regional roots and brought a modern version of traditional French cooking. Unlike the sophisticated plates of the past, French food now fits into the public's desire for "real food". But real food is...
Vanilla and Rum Sauces Make Holiday Desserts...
My mother's parents were English and many of the meals she fixed for us reflected this heritage. Christmas dinner was always roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. Dessert was always plum pudding with warm sauce. There are many recipes for plum pudding and all are labor intensive. Mom made plum pudding from scratch a few times, but it was so much work she finally bought Crosse and Blackwell pudding imported from England.The plum pudding was served with warm vanilla or rum sauce. I did not like the rich pudding, so I only ate a spoonful. But I could have eaten an entire bowl of sauce. Mom also served apple pie with warm vanilla sauce. The combination of warm sauce and fresh pie from the oven was...
What Are Food Allergies, Intolerances And...
Food allergies are due to IgE antibodies are made for specific foods that an individual has for some reason developed because their body has misinterpreted the food(s) as a foreign invading protein. The presence of IgE antibody to the specific food a person is allergic to results in an immediate immune reaction of the body to food when it is eaten. The IgE antibody binds its specific food protein and initiates reactions in the body that include the release of chemicals such as histamine that may result in symptoms of itching, swelling, wheezing or difficulty breathing, rash or hives, and if severe, shock resulting in death if not reversed. Vomiting and diarrhea may occur but are less common.Testing...
How to Triumph Over Diabetes
Diabetes in the last few years has become widespread. Once considered a rare disease, we all either personally know diabetics or someone whose loved one is battling it. What? Have you been diagnosed with it also? In the past, most diabetics used to be diagnosed at birth or very early in life with what is known as Type 1 diabetes, due to the body's inability to produce enough insulin. Now it seems that majority of cases of the disease are contributed to Type 2 diabetes, which is contracted later on in life. What is it in the North American Diet that predisposes you and me to Diabetes? The main culprits have finally been exposed. They are widely known to be a combination of poor diet and lack of...
A Guide to Buying Australian Wine
Why buy wine? In Australia, wine has become the new beverage of choice for people in all walks of life. Moreover, Australia has developed an enviable reputation amongst wine drinkers and appreciators the world over. au can help you make the right selection of wine for any occasion and to suit any taste. Listed on our website, you will find some of the most celebrated labels and award winning wines and you can make a selection based on reviews, price and supplier, regardless of why you want to purchase wine. There are essentially three reasons that we can think of why you might want to buy wine: to drink in some social occasion, to give as a gift, or as an investment with a realisable future. Buying...
Olive Oil - Real or Fake - Who Decides?
The evidence is overwhelming - Real extra virgin olive oil not only enhances the taste of food but is good for you, consider the following headlines:Olive oil 'acts like painkiller' - BBC Mediterranean Diet Adds Years to Your Life (high intake of ... olive oil) - Oleic Acid Key to Olive Oil's Anti-Cancer Effect - Reuters.comHowever, there is a dark side - fraud in the olive oil marketplace:Olive oil's slippery supply line - Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Are You Getting What You Pay For? - ABC News 7Online "A clear case of fraud ..... almost all of the virgin and extra virgin olive oil produced by large commercial Italian olive oil plants" "of 73 olive oils ... in the U.S. Only 4 per cent were pure olive...
Here's a list of 14 places you might not expect to find gluten:Sausages contain breadcrumbs (the bread is one of the ways in which the texture of the sausage is obtained, without including an unacceptably high proportion of fat), except the most high class variety of butcher's sausage, and even in this case it's quite likely.Burgers, grillsteaks and similar products generally also include bread or other wheat products in the mixture.Crab sticks and prawnies seem to be made entirely of fish, but if you check the label and you will find wheat flour or modified starch listed in the ingredients.Some drinks contain gluten as a thickener, to provide 'body'.Wheat flour may be a hidden ingredient in ice...
West Phoenix Suburbs Explode With Growth
West Phoenix, AZ growing at an alarming rate. During our heated visit recently, we studied the economic vitality of Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield and Tolleson. This area is the fastest growing area of all of Phoenix which is the second fastest metro DMA area in the United States of America. Maricopa County is #2 next to Clark County in Las Vegas NV metro. Surprise, Glendale and Goodyear are breaking all kinds of records as the Governor looks at the issues of water and future resources. We of course do our homework on economic factors before we attempt to enter a region as most seasoned veteran business people do.In Avondale the population is growing and currently about 36,000 population. 33% of...
Mijares Mexican Restaurant in Pasadena, California is extremely well known for two things, their margaritas and their all you can eat Sunday champaign buffet brunch, both of which are excellent. This restaurant has been around for what seems like forever and has developed a crowd of very loyal patrons. Although it is justly well known for it's Sunday buffet, this is a good place to dine in at any time. Their food is always fresh and well prepared and their service is usually above average. The atmosphere is casual, relaxed and friendly and their prices are very reasonable. Every once in a while someone will tell me that the food here is not authentic Mexican cuisine (most of these people, by...
Restaurant Quality Sauces at Home
We've all been served great sauces in our favorite restaurants and would love to recreate them in our own kitchens but we are not sauciers. (French term for sauce chef) Professional chefs go to culinary school for years to learn the secrets of making classic French sauces and the more modern sauces derived from them. So what are we supposed to do?Yes, there are some sauces that require strong cooking skills. Making a Hollandaise sauce with butter and egg yolks is difficult because so many things can go wrong but with a little practice and a lot of focus, anyone can make a decent Hollandaise.Mayonnaise is another emulsion sauce that many cooks imagine is too hard or two much work to prepare but...
1. Purchase ribs that are evenly covered in meat. In other words, don't buy a slab that is fatty on one end and fleshy on the other. Avoid slabs that have exposed bones!2. Allow for one pound of ribs per guest. This is a generous helping but for more impressive appetites, make it two!3. When preparing the meat, make sure you remove the membrane on the underside of the ribs with a sharp knife. If you don't it blocks the flavor intake.4. Always marinate your ribs in the refrigerator, not at room temperature.5. Don't even think about boiling those ribs! Above all else, boiling the meat causes it to lose all its flavor. If you just have to pre-cook your ribs before slapping them on the cooking grate...
What Does Avian Flu, 7 Eleven, and Sauerkraut...
Have you been reading those alarming headlines lately:"the avian flu will be in the United States in a few months because of migrating birds"?Well, consider this evolving story about a possible preventative: sauerkraut.This story started last November as scientists at Seoul National University in South Korea fed an extract of kimchi, a spicy Korean variant of sauerkraut, to 13 chickens infected with avian flu, and a week later, 11 of the birds started to recover, according to a report by the BBC Network.Well guess what? A company that makes sauerkraut in Wisconsin made these claims: "we've got the preventative, and 115,000 tons of it in Wisconsin alone," said Ryan Downs, owner and general manager...
If you are wondering what to prepare for dinner tonight, then you can always try these easy recipes. It's quick and affordable. Menu Meal: Chicken Spaghetti Salad: Spinach Salad Dessert: Lemon Sorbet Chicken Spaghetti Ingredients: 1 cup Chopped onion (about 1 large) 1 cup Water 1 tsp Dried oregano leaves 3/4 tsp Dried basil leaves 1/2 tsp Dried marjoram leaves 1 tsp Sugar 1/4 tsp Dried rosemary leaves 1 clove Garlic, crushed 1 Bay leaf 1 (8-ounce) can Tomato sauce 1 (8-ounce) can Tomato paste 1-1/2 cups Cut-up cooked chicken or turkey 4 cups Hot cooked spaghetti Instructions: Heat all ingredients except chicken and spaghetti to boiling in 10-inch skillet; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes...
Kenya Inches Close to Food Sustainability
Kenya has begun a countdown to commercializing genetically modified maize(corn). Scientists at the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) and Insect Resistant Maize for Africa (IRMA) have already developed a new maize seed, resistant to the stem borer. Stem borer destroys 400,000 tonnes of Maize in Kenya, alone. In Sub-Saharan Africa, chronic cases of stem borer infestation account for 10-70 per cent of yield losses. This has had devastating effects on Africa's efforts to feed its ever soaring population. Maize is the primary staple food and an occasional cash crop in many parts of Africa.The first case of stem borer was discovered in...
1. Purchase ribs that are evenly covered in meat. In other words, don't buy a slab that is fatty on one end and fleshy on the other. Avoid slabs that have exposed bones!2. Allow for one pound of ribs per guest. This is a generous helping but for more impressive appetites, make it two!3. When preparing the meat, make sure you remove the membrane on the underside of the ribs with a sharp knife. If you don't it blocks the flavor intake.4. Always marinate your ribs in the refrigerator, not at room temperature.5. Don't even think about boiling those ribs! Above all else, boiling the meat causes it to lose all its flavor. If you just have to pre-cook your ribs before slapping them on the cooking grate...
Restaurant Quality Sauces at Home
We've all been served great sauces in our favorite restaurants and would love to recreate them in our own kitchens but we are not sauciers. (French term for sauce chef) Professional chefs go to culinary school for years to learn the secrets of making classic French sauces and the more modern sauces derived from them. So what are we supposed to do?Yes, there are some sauces that require strong cooking skills. Making a Hollandaise sauce with butter and egg yolks is difficult because so many things can go wrong but with a little practice and a lot of focus, anyone can make a decent Hollandaise.Mayonnaise is another emulsion sauce that many cooks imagine is too hard or two much work to prepare but...
Is The Food Supplement Alfalfa Safe?
The health benefits of alfalfa are largely unsupported scientifically, although there is plenty of anecdotal enthusiasm for it. Alfalfa is highly nutritious, containing approximately 16% protein, and 8% of minerals like calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium. It also contains small amounts of the vitamins A, D, E, and K.Alfalfa is believed to support the immune system, help in normalizing blood clotting, assist with the absorption of nutrients, alleviate hot flushes, cleanse the blood, and promote heart health.New research also found that alfalfa sprouts and other sprouted vegetables (like broccoli and clover sprouts), may help protect new cells from DNA damage. In the trial conducted on human...
Fond of Fondue?
"Another fondue pot," exclaimed the bride. "Here are two more," responded the groom. Sound familiar? It seemed as if a fondue pot was considered de rigueur in gift giving back in the 1970s and then these versatile pots found themselves tucked away in some far corner of your kitchen, never to be seen again. Three decades later, fondue has returned to its rightful position in things culinary. So many foods to be dipped in so many sauces... Originating in Switzerland in the 1800s, fondue grew in importance there as both cheese and wine were significant industries. Traditional Swiss fondue is made from combining two kinds of cheese, Gruyere and Emmenthaler. Dry white wine is used to help keep direct...
Prepare Your Food ListsDo you have any ingredients in supply? Do you have enough for your recipe? Are the ingredients still fresh or have they spoiled? List what you're missing and how much you need. If you're just cooking for one or two, don't get the family packages of perishables unless you can freeze the extra and use it up before it gets freezer burn. Most dry spices keep quite a while, but can lose potency if stored in warm, damp areas.Check the grocery adsSee what's on sale. There is no sense in paying more than you have to. Consider how many people you're cooking for and how much refrigerator and freezer space you have. Nothing is a bargain if you can't store it long enough to cook and eat...
Let's talk about meat fondue recipes and what you need to know first. Meat fondue also known as oil fondue is a method of cooking all kinds of meats, poultry, and seafood in a pot of heated oil.Each person participating in a fondue experience, cooks his/her meat by placing a small portion or chunk on the end of a long fondue fork and placing it inside the pot of oil to cook. When the meat has finished cooking in the oil, it's then placed on a small plate where you can then dip each piece of cooked meat into previously prepared sauces. Meat fondue recipes can also be prepared as a broth fondue, replacing the oil with your favorite broth - chicken, vegetable, or beef - to name a few.Below, I've...
Hot Dogs
The Fourth Of July is an American holiday somewhere between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It is a time when Americans celebrate their unique heritage and eating hot dogs are as traditional as apple pie. During the eighteen-sixties, hots dogs were sold from pushcarts by German immigrants in the Bowery section of New York City along with sauerkraut and milk rolls. They were originally made from pork products. Nowdays, they are also made with turkey and beef or all beef making them a much healthier food choice. The bun has always been an important part of what makes a hot dog so special. For the carb and the cholesterol concious, sugar-free whole wheat buns are substituted.The hot dog meal begins...
You are a busy cook - you want good tasting, healthy food with minimal preparation time. The outstanding variety of herbs and spices readily available today let you enhance the flavor of many types of cuisine. You can add tremendous taste to meats, fruits, and vegetables without adding unwanted calories, sugar, and fat. Since most of us use dried spices in lieu of fresh, it is important to maximize and extract all the flavor possible from what we use. The purpose of this article is to show six ways to maximize the flavor of herbs and spices used in your recipes. * Ground spices quickly release their flavor in recipe, while whole spices take significantly longer. Use whole spices in recipes that cook...
Alfredo sauce is one of the most popular Italian sauces. Many people rate Italian restaurants by their Alfredo sauce...
Grilling and Barbecuing, two of the most popular cooking methods in the U.S., especially in warmer weather. There are some who know the difference between grilling and barbecuing, and some who don't. Do you?To put it simply, Grilling is fast cooking over high heat, while barbecuing involves a slower cooking method, over a lower heat.Grilling is generally done over a gas flame, or hot coals. Tender cuts of meat are best for this cooking method. The quick cooking and the high heat seal in the juices, creating a juicy piece of meat, but leave the meat on too long, and it will dry out, as with any dry cooking method. Barbecue sauces can be used, but since the heat is so high, it should be added right at...
Is Flaxseed Oil A Source Of Omega 3s?
Being a consumer isn't easy. And it's not like you can major in it in college (you can major in marketing, but there are no degrees in consumerism). When you're a consumer, you really have to have your wits about you and be constantly on your guard for slick marketing executives and ad agents who's only purpose in life is to SELL YOU SOMETHING. When you keep your eyes open, you'll see that they're willing to tell you anything to get you to buy, buy, buy. Let's take flaxseed oil as a perfect example of slick marketing. It's sold as a great source of omega 3 oils, but the truth is it isn't. And I can prove it! A recent study published in the July 2006 issue of the American Journal of Clinical...
The very best thing about having birthday cake is the ice cream that goes along with it. This delicious home made ice cream recipe can be made with a few simple ingredients and a couple of coffee cans.Learn how to make your own yummy blend! It's so easy to make and fun to eat! A great hands-on kids party activity!There's always room for ice cream. (That's my motto!)Home Made Ice Cream Recipe1 lb. Coffee Can 3 lb. Coffee Can 1/2 cup Rock salt 1 pint Half and Half 1 1/2 tsps. Vanilla 1/3 cup + 2 tblsps. SugarFor flavored ice cream, choose one:3 tblsps. of your favorite flavor of instant pudding 1/3 cup of fruit (such as, bananas, strawberries, peaches) 3 of your favorite cookies, crushed...
I was at Macy's the other day checking out pots and pans. The salesman came up to me and told me about a set on sale for $99. marked down from $300. It was EXACTLY what I had been looking for to replace our teflon bare pans! I said let me go call my husband. A hundred bucks is still a hundred bucks, right?So Denny and I decided to get them. I went back and grabbed a box with a small saute pan to add to the boxed set on sale. I stood before the display and grabbed the larger box underneath. At one point I noticed that the display was shifting a tad. All the pots and pans were displayed along with glass (glass being the operative word here) jars filled with gourmet mustards and sauces...
Have you realized how much time you spend, and how much energy you use when shopping?Are you sick and tired of having to waste this precious time, when you could be spending it with your family, chilling out or doing something of your choice? If so, then you need to start looking into deliver services in your area. Delivery services are becoming more and more popular as the growth of the internet means that nearly everybody has access to a computer and can save time by ordering online. You can even save money as its not as easy to get tempted into impulse buying when you cant see the packaging in front of you. Just think, no more dragging young children around the supermarket and watching in dismay...
From Scavengers of the Sea to… Delicacy
DID YOU KNOW in the 1800's lobster was known as a "poor mans food"? Poor colonial families, prisoners, servants and children often ate lobster because of its huge abundance and easy accessibility. Yes, it is hard to imagine, but there was a time when this seafood delicacy was embarrassing to eat and often shunned upon. You see, in the 1800's people with money could afford healthy meat such as cattle and beef, but for people living along the coast, lobster and other seafood were seen as a cheap, attainable way to feed the mouths of their hungry families. Instead of throwing away lobster shells with the rest of their trash, colonial families dug holes in their backyard to dispose of the lobster...
Do you want to know how to make chocolate fondue the easy way? Doesn't even saying the words out loud, "Chocolate Fondue" make you want to swoon with ecstacy?I mean, really! Who wouldn't love this decadent dessert? Forget the diet! And who says you have to wait for dessert? Treat yourself once in a while and have it for dinner! Why not? Life is short.Since the Swiss take all the credit for making up this wonderous invention of fondue eating... it only stands to reason that continuing the practice would carry over to dessert.I love chocolate. And anything that you can mix with it. So, learning how to make chocolate fondue for my friends and family was a real treat for me. And the idea of melting...
In part one; we learned that keywords and keyword phrases are an important part of the success of our website. Also, we had a homework assignment.Pull out your list of keywords and keyword phrases, and we will learn what to do with them.Since your keywords have to be spread throughout you website to maximize their effectiveness, let us start with the top of the web page and work our way to the bottom.Title BarOne if the most important places to insert our keywords is the title bar. This is the text you see in the blue line, at the top of your website.If you search different sites, on the web, you will see many websites that have their company name and home in the title bar. It may be something...
Fondue - Types Of Fondue And Restaurants That...
Several years ago, I worked for a company that had a corporate office in Belgium, and some Belgian employees came and visited our local office on a business trip. As I was chatting with one of them, the subject of fondue came up. I offhandedly mentioned this favorite fondue restaurant of mine, and raved about the delicious chocolate fondue dessert. Across his face came a look of incredulous horror. He had the same expression I must have had when I saw spam sushi in Hawaii for the first time. For him, the only proper fondue was cheese fondue, and a chocolate fondue was just a wrong, unnatural thing. Any notions of Americans being a savage, uncultured and decadent people must have been confirmed in...
Great Recipes for Barbecues
Al's Recipe Marinade & Barbecue Sauce for Beef MARINADE 1 c Red wine vinegar 1/4 c Water 2 ts Ground cumin 3 Garlic cloves, minced 2 ts Achiote paste 1 ts Crushed red pepper Salt and black pepper, to -taste 1/4 c Olive oil BARBECUE SAUCE 1 Dried pasilla chile 1 c Boiling water 2 tb Achiote paste 1 tb Olive oil 3/4 c Of the marinade Marinade: Combine marinade ingredients. Makes enough for 2 pounds of beef. To use: Toss paper-thin slices (1 inch by 3 to 4 inches) of beef sirloin with the marinade in a nonmetallic bowl. Refrigerate 6 to 8 hours or overnight. Drain meat, reserving 3/4 cup of the marinade. Thread meat on bamboo skewers. Barbecue Beef Recipes Barbecue Beef Ribs Recipe 5 lb Beef ribs 3 c...
Rock 'n' Roll Dance - Light-Arm Avoids Injury
Dance with her? No way! She'd rip the wings off a jumbo jet! Is he dancing with that woman or is he trying to beat her up? In Australia in the early seventies there was a television comedy show called Aunty Jack featuring a rather rough pretend female whose favourite saying was " I'll rip yer bloody arms off!" We have some Aunty Jacks in the dancing community. There are women and men who seem to treat Rock 'n' Roll dancing as an exercise in attempted dismemberment.In energetic dances such as Rock 'n' Roll people can and do get hurt. People wind up with shoulder injuries, arm injuries, wrist, hand and finger injuries. I have seen a woman with a wrist broken in several places and I have seen a woman...
Everybody loves a good barbecue. But once in while, we get that itch when we just want everything to be absolutely perfect - from the bbq marinade to the the barbecue meat to the paper plates and cups. Speaking of barbecue meat, there are some things you should consider when choosing meat to help bring out the perfect flavor of the barbecue.In general, the most common barbecue meat choices are beef, pork and poultry, with each type of meat having something different to offer to the palate. As a general rule, select meats that were derived from younger animals since these would be tender and more flavorful.Barbecue meat tip # 1. Beef cuts ideal for barbecues are the New York strip, Filet Mignon and...
The Unbelievable Nutritional Value of...
What is wheatgrass? According to the Fall 2000 edition of the Creative Health Institute's newsletter, "Wheatgrass is a plant that is grown from the Red Wheatberry, a special strain of wheat." Wheatgrass is frequently referred to as a "complete" food because it contains significant amounts of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes--many of the nutritional components needed daily by the human body for good health. Drinking fresh wheatgrass juice is much like taking a multi-vitamin supplement, but with the addition of natural energy boosters. In fact, the nutritional breakdown, according to an August 2003 email newsletter from the Creative Health Institute, is shown below:Protein, 1.959; Calories...
Hot Barbeque Recipes
Anyone can create delicious homemade hot barbeque recipes once they know the basic ingredients. The main ingredient is of course some type of tomato base.You can use, tomato sauce, a combination of tomato paste and tomatoes, a combination of tomato paste and either tomato juice of V-8 juice, and ketchup. Then everyone uses ingredients such as garlic, mustard, and onions. The other items that enhance the flavor of your barbeque sauce are items such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, vegetable oil, olive oil, liquid smoke, and Tabasco sauce.Spices that are preferred include garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt and pepper. These are just a few of the ingredients you will see when you read a...
There are many different types of drinks that you can make at home or order from bars and restaurants. Some of these drinks are the current favorites with very exotic sounding names. Other alcoholic drinks are old time favorites that people have been drinking for many years now. One such drink is that of Bloody Mary. This classic drink is not that difficult for you to make. The primary thing that you will need is a Bloody Mary recipe. Now you can get the Bloody Mary recipe from one of the many books that list the various alcoholic drinks and gives their recipes. Since this is a classic you will be able to find not just the normal recipe but the many variations that are there. For all of these Bloody...
Chicken Curry With Cashew Coconut Sauce
What you need:3-pound chicken 2 tablespoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons fennel 2 teaspoons cumin 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2.5 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon raw rice 2 tablespoons desiccated, unsweetened coconut 2 whole cloves 3 cardamon pods 2 tablespoons raw cashews 4 tablespoons corn oil 0.5 teaspoon whole fenugreek seeds 1 stick of cinnamon 2 cloves garlic, splintered 5 tablespoons splintered shallots 2-inch fresh pandanus leaf 1 fresh green chili, chopped 1 cup peeled and chopped tomato 0.5 cup fresh coconut milkWhat you should do with them:Skinned the chicken and cut into serving pieces. Put them in a large bowl. Add the cumin, fennel, cayenne pepper, coriander and 1...
Cleanliness is Next to the Ketchup
With all of the hustle and bustle that a busy household has, there is one major appliance that can go completely unnoticed… your refrigerator. Spring cleaning isn’t just for dusting and vacuuming! Your refrigerator needs a complete cleanout at least every other month to stay in tip-top condition. Here are a few clean out tips that will keep your refrigerator sparkling like new.First, pull each item out of your refrigerator and throw away any items that look like it might be a science experiment gone haywire. This is actually something that you should do on a weekly basis, if you have time. Check all the expiration dates on the condiments that you don’t use frequently. A good rule...