Regional Cuisine Of The United States: California-Style Cooking
The great state of California carries some of the most rich aspects of American culture, from the pioneers to the gold rush to quality cuisine. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, and Baja, classic California food can take on many forms. The unique cuisine of California is earmarked by a tradition of freshness and home grown quality, calling forth to mind fresh leafy green salads, fruit, and organic just-about-anything. California is one of the major agricultural centers of the United States. The state of California, as one of the nation's leading producers of fresh produce, has an extreme ...
The Secret To Preparing The Perfect Paella
According to The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, paella is a saffron-flavored dish made with varying combinations of rice, vegetables, meat, chicken and seafood. The Dictionary also explains that in the Old French and Catalan languages, paella means frying pan or pot. The traditional paella pan is flat and of large diameter, it can also have handles on each side. In fact, paella is one of the most versatile dishes to make. Paella also has the advantage of being great to clean out the fridge and use up leftover meats and vegetables. Any combination will eventually be great ...
The 12 Super Foods That Better Your Health
There are 12 foods that, if eaten on a regular basis, do wonders for your health. Do you know what they are? If you're reading this than you already have some knowledge of how important good nutrition is. I'm a big advocate of "you are what you eat." Meaning, what you put in your body largely determines what you look like on the outside. And if you make a serious effort to improve your eating habits, you will notice a positive change in how you look and feel. It's not about perfection though. Thrive to make small changes to your diet ...
To Become A Professional Cook: A Career Resource Guide
So you know you love to cook... But do you want to become a professional chef? If so, where should you begin? How can you make cooking your career? This career guide provides a quick and easy reference depicting what most professional chefs say about their culinary arts training and their career. Where should you begin? Where should you study to undergo extensive culinary arts training? How do you become an apprentice in a well-known cooking program? Are there shortcuts? What do well known professional chefs say about their path to success? What do chefs make and what is the career ...
Healthy Food Ideas
Organic vs. Processed Foods
Organic foods are more popular than ever these days. But what do you know about them? Organic foods and processed foods are...
Learn What Foods Will Infuse Your Body With EnergyDo you want to know how to feel good? Do you want to be vibrant for a long time? Take care of your body and it will take...
Cook Eggs, Don’t BoilChopped, sliced or wedged, hard-cooked eggs are the basis of egg salad and add protein and a happy glow to tossed and composed...
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Recipe For A Successful Barbecue
Take the barbecue itself – if it’s seen better days then maybe it’s due for an upgrade? Do you want the...
Prepare And Cook MacaroniMacaroni is a product of wheat prepared from a hard, clean, glutenous grain. The grain is ground into a meal called semolina,...
Outdoor Kitchen BarbequeIt is no secret that most of the people who are interested in an outdoor kitchen are in fact thinking mostly about an outdoor...
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Some Different Ideas for Cooking Rice
Rice needs to be thoroughly washed. A good way to do this is to put it into a colander, in a deep pan of water. Rub the rice well with the hands, lifting the colander in and out the water, and changing the water until it is clear; then drain. In this way the grit is deposited in the water, and the rice left thoroughly clean. The best method of cooking rice is by steaming it. If boiled in much water,... [Read more of this review]
More Than Just Tips On Cooking Healthy FoodCooking healthier food doesn’t mean that you should intake only odorless and tasteless food. Today with the availability of numerous cook books and recipes on healthy living, anybody can prepare a tastier and healthier food in the comfort of their home. The choice of right kind of food ingredients is very crucial while preparing a healthy food. You can give a slight modification to your favorite... [Read more of this review]
Keep That Cooking Area CleanOne of the most prevalent illnesses today is food poisoning. It starts as a slight discomfort a few hours after eating and grows into a life- threatening episode requiring hospitalization. The most common cause are the salmonella e-coli and listeria bacteria. And, they can be common problems in the chef’s kitchen. Common breeding grounds for bacteria are kitchen towels, dish rags and brushes,... [Read more of this review]
The Best Way To Fight Poor Health Is To Make Home Cooking Fast And Easy!Obesity and related health problems are epidemic in North America. Not only are most of us eating way too much and getting little exercise, but we’re also eating very fatty foods. Even if you shun fast food restaurants and buy your food at supermarkets, it’s still almost impossible to find quick-to-fix foods that aren’t high in fat content. Experts say we were in far better health... [Read more of this review]
Cake Decorating Book – Make Your Cake Look More DeliciousEveryone loves to eat cake, which is nicely and perfectly decorated. But due to lack of decorating skill ones wish is not fulfilled up to the maximum level. Now with the help of cake decorating book one can easily decorate the cake and make it look more rich and delicious. These books are specially designed for preparing cakes. They also provide you with additional mouth watering recipes and tips to... [Read more of this review]
Refrigerated Treats Can Make For A Cool EventIt’s always a great time to get “Back to Cool” and enjoy a picnic with family and friends. The refrigerated dairy aisle of your local grocery store can be a great source for tasty, convenient selections for your outdoor gatherings, such as cheeses, breads, jello, dips, puddings, yogurts, juices and much more. Try ideas like these for a very tasty picnic: • Make an easy, scrumptious... [Read more of this review]
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