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- Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker Review - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from Jimray NorWhat Is It? A coffeemaker is an invaluable commodity to own. All coffee lovers desire for one, because it’s makes coffee making a fun and engaging process. When a machine comes along to do just this, it serves a purpose that is exciting. Take for example the Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - 5-Minute Healthy Sautéed Summer Squash - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from George MateljanThis easy-to-prepare summer squash recipe is not only delicious but provides you with 33% of your Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch slices • 3 TBS low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth ...
Views: 1867(3 votes) - The Best Super Foods - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Rodney ForteSuperfoods are regarded by experts as powerful foods that can protect us from cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol, and much more. There are no nasty side effects and they can improve your health and even your mood. So of course they are going to be impossible to buy and ridiculously ...
Views: 1078 - How to make a Choux pastry? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2012 from N K SinghChoux pastries are commonly used to prepare cream puffs, eclair and profiteroles. Choux pastry depends on rising steam to generate a hollow center that is then filled with custard or cream. When preparing the choux, you need to know how to measure all the ingredients carefully. You should always ...
Views: 871 - Beware That Different Potatoes Cook Differently - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Chef Todd MohrDifferent potatoes DO cook differently. Most people think a spud is a spud; one is no different from the other. But this isn’t true; all varieties of potato are not the same. Using the correct type for the dish you’re making is important for excellent results. In today’s culinary college ...
Views: 1413(2 votes) - Enhance Your Kitchen Experience By Getting To Know Your Kitchen Cutlery - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Darell BelenMost cutlery come in very elegant and unique designs, indicative of their unique characteristics that make them essential for this or that usage where other sets are not. More than looks and design, however, you should make your decisions on what is actually needed. You will buy both high ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - Kiwi Salad - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from George MateljanTry this quick and easy recipe that provides over 230% of the daily value for vitamin C. And you can serve it as either a salad or dessert. It not only tastes great, but the vibrant mixture of colors is a beautiful addition to your table. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves ...
Views: 1725(3 votes) - Extend The Use Of Your Kitchen Trays Beyond The Obvious - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Darell BelenWhen you have a larger group of people to serve you will need a tray big enough to carry huge serving at one go. This creates efficiency in time, catering for your movement in about out of the kitchen, and ensures the people are not kept waiting for long. You can also find some events where a ...
Views: 1070 - Easy Summer Crock Pot Recipes - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Reggie BeanSummer is a great time for crock pot recipes. It may be hot and humid outside, but you still need to make dinner for you and your family. You can’t barbecue every day. The weather won’t let you. Sandwiches and salads can be delicious, but sometimes you want a hearty meal at the end of the ...
Views: 809 - Awesome Desserts with Cream and Eclair - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from N K SinghHaving a few changes in your routine Dessert recipes may prove to be a very nice and welcoming change for your family and friends. Being just a good cook with a few known recipes is not enough. Getting around with new tips and new ideas will help you keep your kitchen alive and your dining table ...
Views: 840 - A Viable Substitute for Coffee? An Apple Can Help - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2012 from Tasha BainRight now I ensure you are thinking, exactly how can an apple replace coffee when it relates to that boost of energy had to obtain via the day? While it might look like I'm pulling your leg, there is a valid reason as to why an Apple might be a viable substitute for coffee. An apple may offer ...
Views: 1598 - Making awesome desserts with Crème and éclair - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from N K SinghHaving a few changes in your routine Dessert recipes may prove to be a very nice and welcoming change for your family and friends. Being just a good cook with a few known recipes is not enough. Getting around with new tips and new ideas will help you keep your kitchen alive and your dining table ...
Views: 759 - Creamy Romaine Salad - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from George MateljanGreen salads are always welcome as a part of your Healthiest Way of Eating. This healthy green salad can be enjoyed with just about any type of dressing. However, it is worth the time to make this creamy dressing for its delicious flavor and extra nutritional value. Prep and Cook Time: 15 ...
Views: 1716(2 votes) - Perfect ingredients for gourmet food cooking - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from christopher mortonLearning how to cook can be tricky - what you need are some fast and easy recipes to try and some good quality ingredients to start with. Lots of foods lend themselves well to becoming recipes in cooking, such ingredients as chorizo, cheeses, good quality olive oil, smoked products and olive ...
Views: 540 - Food Review: Monster Curry - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Robert CollinsThe battle for choose-your-spice-level Japanese curry heats up with this new player in the Singapore market, the second of such dining concept after Coco Ichibanya. Monster Curry, the latest venture by En Holdings Group, which also runs the successful En Japanese Dining Bar on Mohammed ...
Views: 988 - Food review: Alfero Artisan Gelato - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Robert Collins“Even the Godfather loves it,” or so goes this gelato parlor’s playful tagline. Sounds like a big boast but the gelato here are so silky smooth that this establishment could well live up to that. Hailing from Turin, Italy, founder Marco Alfero quit his job in the finance sector to turn his ...
Views: 785 - What Is A Gas Barbeque Grill and Where To Shop For The Best Gas Grills For Sale? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2012 from Adela J. RoweGas bbq grills are generally cooking appliances that enable culinary experts to arrange and cook a variety of meats and fresh vegetables at totally different cooking temps. Bbq grills come in a range of designs with extra features to suit every single cook. No matter whether you are grilling and ...
Views: 913 - Six Reasons Not To Eat Genetically Modified Food - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Linda TremerKnowing what is in your food is a challenge. The challenge is that it is hard to tell what foods are genetically modified and what foods are safe. Here are six reasons why you do not want to eat genetically modified foods. 1. They are untested. Believe it or not the FDA and the USDA do not ...
Views: 1618 - 3-Minute Swiss Chard - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from George MateljanSwiss chard is one of our most nutrient-rich foods and one that is so easy to prepare. It is a great complement to almost any meal. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 lb Swiss chard, chopped • 1 medium clove Chopped Garlic • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice • 3 TBS ...
Views: 1884(2 votes) - Taco Pie - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Jean LanoueIngredients 2 packs Grand Biscuits 1 ½ – 2 lbs ground beef, sirloin or turkey 1 package taco seasoning mix 1 6 oz can tomato paste 1 package – 16 oz. shredded taco/Mexican cheese (at least Monterey jack and cheddar) 2 tblsp Onion 2 tblsp Green Pepper 6 oz water ...
Views: 475 - Salmon with Mustard and Ginger - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from George MateljanTry this easy-to-prepare recipe not only for great taste but to add an extra boost of those hard-to-find omega-3 fatty acids to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 8 oz salmon fillet • 2 tsp + 1 TBS lemon juice • 1 TBS extra ...
Views: 1669(2 votes) - What is a Recipe? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2012 from Tracee Yablon BrennerWhat is a Recipe? A recipe is a list of directions for preparing a particular dish. I have come to find that many people are overwhelmed with the thought of cooking and follow that recipe exactly. Well not me. My grandmother was a pretty good cook and my great-grandfather a chef. I remember at a ...
Views: 667 - ***Herbal Flower Wine - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Susun WeedHerbal Flower Wine c. 2012, Susun Weed Herbal Flower Wine Equipment you will need: 6 or more 750ml wine bottles (reused is fine, no need to buy) 8 or more real corks of a size to fit your bottles (reused is fine, no need to buy) 1 or 2 wire-porcelain-closure beer bottles ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - Tefal Actifry Variations - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Craig FisherThe Tefal Actifry is one of the world’s most popular fat fryers. The popularity of the machine is based mainly upon its ability to produce great tasting fried food and other dishes, whilst using a faction of the fat/oil of a conventional fat fryer. Because the Tefal Actifry uses a fan to ...
Views: 1037 - How To Find Fish Food Recipes - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Martin WalkerIf you are a fish food lover, you can visit the nearest restaurant. Almost all the restaurants can deliver exceptional fish food items for you. If you don’t want to empty your pocket for a fish food item, you can seek the help of online recipes. These recipes will help you to escape from extra ...
Views: 807 - The Interesting History of Choux Pastry - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2012 from David JonesChoux pastry is light pastry dough that uses only eggs, butter, flour and water. It is used to prepare éclairs, profiteroles, St. Honour cake, croquembouches, gougères, French crullers, Indonesian kue sus and beignets. Let’s have a look at the history of the delectable Choux pastry. ...
Views: 11557 - Try These Four Quick and Healthy Meals - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Kade PhillipsSome people believe that to make a healthy meal the cook has to slave in the kitchen for half a day and this after spending another half a day looking for fresh or organic ingredients. But none of this is true. Some of the healthiest meals take very little time and even organic ingredients can ...
Views: 902(2 votes) - Asparagus Salad - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from George MateljanThis cool and refreshing salad provides an extra boost of health-promoting antioxidants to your Healthiest Way of Eating. It can also be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator to save you time. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 2 bunches asparagus • 6 TBS low ...
Views: 1576(4 votes) - Healthy Breakfast Muesli Recipe - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Believe CerealsMany of us are on the constant look out for the healthy cereals for breakfast to start our day with. What you eat at breakfast is most important and plays a big role in influencing your snacking habits. A good heart and healthy breakfast will make sure that you concentrate better and nourish ...
Views: 1361 - Learn Recipes of Chocolate Mousse with Cadbury Chocolate - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Jacob CohenRecipe is a very common word which we often listen. In fact, when we say recipe, it means some particular information or set of instructions which are to be followed to prepare some eatables. Generally, this set of instructions consists of name of dish, time involved in its preparation, names of ...
Views: 1118 - To (Charcoal) BBQ or Not to (Gas) BBQ! - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Bruno BlackstoneRecently I attended a street party as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It took place on a town square and because of the proximity of the residence of the people who had invited me to the venue, it was possible to wheel out their barbecues onto the ...
Views: 1100 - How to look after your barbecue. - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Bruno BlackstoneWhether you choose a charcoal or a gas barbecue there are then various accessories that will prove essential to your cooking, keeping it clean and protecting it from the elements. First of all, cooking accessories; you can buy these in sets or individually. Naturally make sure you choose ...
Views: 1164 - 5 Great Alkaline Recipes - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeI’m sure we all remember from chemistry in school learning about acid and alkaline. For us as humans the harmful acids and toxins are unsurprisingly things we would like to avoid. All foods we eat once digested and metabolised release an acid or an alkaline into the bloodstream. Foods like ...
Views: 3039 - Get To Get a Perfect Figure with Paleo Diet Food List - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from Steveis KindIf you are looking forward to lose weight you should focus up on your Paleo diet food list. The list is very comprehensive and offers you multiple options to choose from. People usually get tired of consuming the routine food items in their diet program. It is very important to keep their ...
Views: 1390 - Top 5 Health Benefits of Curcumin - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Chloe HibbertTurmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, native to tropical South Asia with tough brown skin and deep orange flesh. Turmeric is a key ingredient for many Indian dishes, but has also long been used as a powerful anti-inflammatory in both Chinese and Indian medicine. The active ...
Views: 2182 - 15-Minute Beets - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from George MateljanThe beautiful color of beets also reflects their rich concentration of health-promoting phytonutrient antioxidants, which add free-radical protection to your Healthiest Way of Eating. They are also rich in folate and manganese. Prep and Cook Time: 5 minute prep; 15 minute cooking Serves ...
Views: 1775(1 vote) - Want to use your food processor? Get to know it better! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Elaine A. KendallTo get the most out of your food processor, you really need to get to know what it can do. So many people leave it in the cupboard when they could be saving themselves time and energy. A food processor handles every-day tasks such as chopping, liquidising, mixing, slicing and grating with ease. ...
Views: 863 - Using Plastics in the Kitchen - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from John SmithName the variety of plastic and you will find it in your house in some form or the other. Apart from cooking, storing and serving food and drinking water, it has been found in various other things in our kitchen. What you might be thinking is not plastic, also contains some amount of plastic. ...
Views: 1230 - Hygienic Automatic Food Processing Machines - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from David CraftThe trend of eating out is growing in major cities of India these days. This is a more frequent practice in families of working couples. This is also a frequent routine among families having teenagers. Teenage children are often demanding and always insist on out-door celebrations which parents ...
Views: 699 - The Preference For Coffee With The Use Of Ganoderma In It - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Mary AnnAs per the famous saying of the experts, every age brings its own set of pros and cons. In the midst of technological advancements the masses witnesses today, health problems are on a constant rise. It has been the corollary of these phenomena that an alarming scenario has been experienced all ...
Views: 626 - Brush Up On Your Barbeque Etiquette - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Lydia RamseySummer has arrived, marking the beginning of the barbeque season. This is the time of the year when the grill is hauled out and cleaned off, the required cooking utensils are inventoried, the lawn furniture is hosed down, and the sauces and rubs are added to the grocery list. It is also the time ...
Views: 1101 - It’s Good to be a Halal Burger Lover - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Jacob WatsonThe very word, ‘Halal’ makes me feel like hungry for years; and, with such a variety of dishes to sink my teeth into, I feel like the luckiest guy on planet. Of course, I’ve my favorites – one is Halal Burgers. Halal burgers, especially from Sara’s, are more than enough to make your mouth water ...
Views: 902 - The Goodness of Halal Meat - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Jacob WatsonWe have a majority of Muslims in our country and they have certain eating habits which must be followed by all non-vegetarians. According to the religion of Muslims they have permission to eat only some specific types of food and they are known as ‘halal’, or lawful. Any food that is considered ...
Views: 592 - Salmon with Dill Sauce - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from George MateljanA classic dish that offers great taste in addition to nutrition. It's light enough for summer yet will provide you with a refreshing option for a wintertime meal. And it provides more than 30% daily value for omega-3 fatty acids, protein, selenium, and niacin. We are such fans of this recipe ...
Views: 1727(2 votes) - Some Tips For Choosing The Best Restaurant - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from John PatitsonA restaurant is a position where individuals go and appreciate their meals. Several aspects are engaged in capturing the interest of the clients. Along with meals quality and flavor, it's developing and look is very important. People like to go a position which is well designed and well equipped ...
Views: 536 - Pizza A Popular Name In The Eating World - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from John PatitsonThe Ancient Greeks covered their bread with skin oils herbal plants and dairy products. The Romans developed placenta a piece of flour lead with dairy products and sweetie and flavorful with bay results in. Modern pizza started in Tuscany as the Neapolitan pie with tomato. In 1889 dairy products ...
Views: 647 - Italian Food Has Become Very Popular Worldwide - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from John PatitsonIn 100 BC the Roman poet Horace mentioned that Italy was almost one big orchard, as the environment is very well suitable for clean fruit plants such as pears, apples, and plums and so on. It is also good for nut products and clean veggies such as the planet artichoke and cardoon and the ...
Views: 661 - Five Star Restaurants Have These Characteristics - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Tom GilmourForbes Travel Guide is probably one of the most affluent travel guides in the country today. Therefore the ratings of various hospitality establishments like restaurants and hotels, are publish publically are very important to the success or setbacks an establishment they experience. Here are ...
Views: 4640 - Cheese Seeds – Why is this cannabis strain so popular? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from nabanita deyCheese was first created in the very early 80’s and was only available in cone form. It was created from a phenotype of a skunk #1 allegedly from a pack of Sensi Seeds. The plant displayed the characteristics we have all come to love. The Cheese Cannabis clones were passed around an alternative ...
Views: 1808 - Quick Broiled Salmon with Ginger Mint Salsa - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from George MateljanShort on time? You receive enormous nutritional benefits by adding from this flavorful combination of tangy salsa and salmon to your Healthiest Way of Eating. And it can be prepared in minutes. It is an exceptionally good source of hard-to-find, health-promoting omega-3 fatty acids. Prep and ...
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