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  • BBQ Beef Can Be Enjoyed All Year Long  By : chef rodgers
    Beef and barbeque go hand in hand when it comes to summer grilling. No matter if you are grilling steak, burgers or beef dogs, there is nothing like barbecued beef. The taste and texture can compare to nothing else.
  • In Praise Of Mustard  By : Andrea Flint
    Mustard is a versatile plant with a long history of use for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Find out more about this spice which is used the world over.
  • Salmon - An Affordable Luxury  By : Andrea Flint
    Salmon has a reputation as a luxury fish, but is nowadays quite affordable. Find out more about this versatile fish.
  • Taking Stock of Leftovers  By : Andrea Flint
    A large goose or turkey is an impressive centerpiece for a celebration meal, but you'll have to find a way of dealing with the leftovers. Making a stock is a good way to make the best of your bird.
  • The Wide World of Honey  By : Gillian Stell
    You might not fancy having something that has been produced by insects. These swarms of insects produce honey using a very simple process and it is one of the most amazing foods on our palette. Baffled scientists are trying to determine more uses of this wondrous food in everyday life.
  • All About Basil  By : Andrea Flint
    Basil is one of the most popular herbs in use today. This article gives information on where and how it's used, and how to grow and preserve it.
  • Parts of a Knife  By : Frank Silkin
    We use the knife so often that we take it for granted, and would likely raise our eyebrows if we were told that it is actually quite a complex tool. It does not become simple just because we handle it so casually. Generally, people think a knife has two parts, the handle and the blade, but in reality there are six separate parts to a knife.
  • Selecting Candles For Dinners, Weddings, And Restaurants  By : Bob Sherman
    A guide to selecting candles for restaurants and weddings.
  • Understanding Meats: Why Red Meat is Red and Why White Meat is White  By : Farouk Othman
    Explanation on why red meat is red and why white meat is white.
  • Christmas Cuisine in the Philippines  By : ThomasWenge
    The Philippines, the only predominantly Catholic country in Asia, has it's own loved Christmas traditions.
  • What to make for dinner?  By : Michael K. Sasaki
    “I have a house full of groceries, but don’t know what to make for dinner”. This is a common problem for many people. Now, thanks to the internet, there are solutions to this problem.
  • Coffee: Quality Is Important  By : David McFarlane
    A quality cup of coffee is the highlight of many people's day. Find out how to get the very best coffee around.
  • Salts Explained  By : Paul Hegeman
    All the different types of cooking salt explained
  • Chef Positions Explained  By : Paul Hegeman
    All those different types of Chef postions defined and explained.
  • No More Onion Tears  By : Paul Hegeman
    Stop crying in the kitchen!
  • Crab Comforts  By : liz_gilley
    Cooking delicious crab recipes is easy with fresh crabs and a few easy tricks.
  • Olive Oils Explained  By : Paul Hegeman
    An in depth explanation of the different types of Olive Oils available to consumers.
  • History Of Kenya Coffee  By : Submission
    The birth place of coffee is relatively close to Kenya but getting it there was not an easy task and full of bloodshed. The Arabs who controlled coffee enslaved thousands of Kenyan's where they worked on the coffee plantations in Kenya and Arabia.
  • History of Colombian Coffee  By : Submission
    Coffee was first introduced to Colombia around the same time Jesuit priests first began arriving from Europe in the mid 16th century.
  • 3 Great Coconut Shrimp Recipes  By : Dianne Ronnow
    If you love coconut shrimp, here are three different, but very good coconut shrimp recipes to try.

    Coconut Beer Batter Fried Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa

    2 eggs
    1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
    3/4 cup beer
    1 tablespoon baking powder
    2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
    coconut oil
    3 cups grated coconut

    Seasoning mix:

    1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
    2-1/4 teaspoons salt
    1-1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
    1-1/2 teaspoons black pepper
    1-1/4 teaspoons gar...
  • What You Need To Know Before You Shop For A Microwave  By : Daniel Smith
    The microwave oven is one of the most used appliances in most kitchens. Millions of people use them everyday to warm up leftovers, cook frozen dinners, and even make popcorn. As much as people use microwaves on a daily basis, most people only utilize a small percentage of a microwave ovens capabilities. Before you go out and purchase your next microwave oven, it is a good idea to have an understanding of everything a microwave can do for you as well as a knowledge of the type...
  • Grind And Brew Coffee Makers Overview  By : Erica Bosworth
    It won’t matter how rich, expensive or high quality your coffee beans are, they won’t produce the best flavour if the grinding isn’t right. There is more than one type of grinder on the market and when evaluating grind and brew coffee makers, you will want to pay careful attention to the grinder.

    The Grinding Side of Coffee Making

    Some grinders come with blades and some have burr type grinders. The generally consensus among coffee growers is that the burr type is bes...
  • Marinades, Sauces And Dressings: Balsamic Vinegar Compliments More Than You May Realize  By : James Zeller
    A balsamic vinaigrette dressing can turn a nominal green salad into a refreshing mixed fresh Spring salad with a zest of Italian flair. Using aged balsamic adds a bit of gourmet into anyone’s kitchen. Send a bottle to a friend for a gift and you may turn their culinary world upside down.

    “The keynote to happiness within the four walls that make any home is plain, wholesome, well cooked food, attractively served.” -- Louis P. De Gouy

    Balsamic Vinegar has an almost other ...
  • A Delicious Companion To Good Health: The Olive Oil Story  By : James Zeller
    The health benefits of olive oil in the Mediterranean diet has become more than a novel observation. Clinical research is substantiating healthy benefits, but the gourmet tastes and flavors are bonuses well worth mentioning too.

    “The… patient should be made to understand that he or she must take charge of his own life. Don’t take your body to the doctor as if he were a repair shop.” -- Quentin Regestein

    Highly favored as a cooking oil, or for use in a variety of classic...
  • Cool Summer Soup Recipes - A Food Processor And 10 Minutes Is All You Need  By : Lynne Birch
    Summer is coming and so is the hot weather. Nobody likes to cook in the heat of summer. A really hot meal on a hot day is almost as unpopular. It could be that a cool, easy to prepare summer soup is just what you need.

    Below are 3 recipes for soups that can be made in your food processor or blender. If you have the ingredients on hand, none of them take more than 10 minutes to make. They are all delicious, nutritious, and really refreshing on a hot day. While the recipes a...
  • April Fool’s Day Treats – You Are Serving What For Dinner?  By : Susanne Myers
    April Fool’s Day is the perfect day to have fun with the meals you serve. Surprise your family on April 1st with these fun meal ideas.

    Fake Hot Dogs And French Fries

    Your kids will love fake hot dogs and French fries for lunch this April fools day. Peel a banana and spread peanut butter all over it to give it the appearance of a hot dog. Serve it in a hot dog bun with some strawberry preserve drizzled over the hotdog to make it look like ketchup.

    For the fries, peel...
  • Wine Storage Temperature And Serving Suggestions  By : Steven Edwards
    The love of wine has existed since the dawn of time. Fossil vines, 60-million-years-old, are the earliest scientific evidence of grapes. The earliest written account of viniculture is in the Old Testament of the Bible which tells us that Noah planted a vineyard and made wine (well with all those animals on the Ark what was he expected to do!)

    Exactly when it was discovered is unknown, but an ancient Persian fable credits a lady of the court with the discovery of wine. This...
  • Cooking With Fine Italian Wine  By : Chris Impeterelli
    Instead of enjoying a fantastic glass of your favorite fine Italian wine with dinner, consider using the nectar of the gods as an ingredient in your favorite dish. Cooking with wine has never been more popular and endless recipes abound that incorporate all different types of wine into favorite dishes and unique spins on classic cuisine. When you cook with Italian wine, the alcohol evaporates, so the dish will be appropriate for individuals unable to consume alcohol, underage...
  • The Well Stocked Kitchen  By : James Brown
    Every cook dreams of having a kitchen like those you see on TV complete with a pot rack full of gleaming cookware in every shape and size. While this daydream probably isn’t entirely realistic, it is possible to have a well stocked kitchen that will fit your every cooking desire. Before you run out and purchase a set of pots and pans, get a working knowledge of what types of cookware are best suited to your needs. Use this handy checklist to see what your kitchen is missing.
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  • The Perfect Pot For Every Preparation  By : James Brown
    When it comes to buying good cookware, there are a lot of different options. Some people like to buy a matched set of cookware, but seasoned cooks often like to mix and match making an eclectic set that assures them the perfect finish to every dish they create.

    It is hard to know what kind of pan works best for what kind of dish, so keep this handy guideline on hand and you will never choose the wrong type of pan for whatever delectable dish you whip up.

    Aluminum: Alumi...
  • The Different Kinds Of Beef Jerky  By : Gray Rollins
    Beef jerky seems to cause extreme reactions in people. They either love it or hate it. I love it. Yes, eating beef jerky can be a marathon chewing experience. But I love the taste of it. It also helps me avoid eating too much junk food because after I eat a few pieces of beef jerky I’m satisfied and no longer want to consume an entire bag of potato chips.

    Although beef jerky is relatively low in calories, it contains a lot of sodium so it’s often not considered a health f...
  • Traditional Balsamic Vinegar For Oil And Vinegar Recipes And Gifts  By : James Zeller
    Traditionally, balsamic vinegar originates from Modena, Italy.

    Even today, the most renown balsamic vinegar is only produced in Modena and Reggio, Italy. The first documented reference to balsamic vinegar was allegedly made in 1046.

    A bottle of balsamic vinegar was a gift given by Marquess Bonifacio, Sir of the Canossa castle to the Emperor Enrico III of Franconia. It was famous as an effective disinfectant during the Middle Ages. It was also used for medicinal purposes...
  • How To Choose An Italian Wine  By : Gray Rollins
    Wine connoisseurs regularly boast about their fine Italian wine collections and rightly so. Even if you’re not a connoisseur, by the end of this article you’ll be able to put your best Italian wine forward.

    Italy is best known for its Moscato, Barolo, Chianti, and Soave; but there are numerous varieties just waiting to be enjoyed. Italy produces more wine than any other country and it produces the largest selection of wines. When you choose an Italian wine, even if you ha...
  • Using Barbecue Smokers For Added Flavor And Tenderness  By : Derek Marsh
    Barbecue smokers add a delectable smokey flavor that at the same time makes food moist and tender every time. The slow cooking process of using barbecue smokers is perfect for fish, meat, vegetable or sausages. However most barbecue smokers are intended for small barbecues only.

    1. Basics Of Barbecue Smokers

    The construction of a barbecue smoker is basically the same as a standard barbecue grill. However with a barbecue smoker the closeable lid is designed to trap in s...
  • Barbecue Sauce For A Perfect Barbeque  By : Robert Thatcher
    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...
  • Before You Purchase A Home Espresso Machine  By : John Marcus
    Instead of running to your local coffee shop or favorite corner café for the perfect cut of espresso, consider making your own at home. If the thought of becoming a kitchen barista has you shaking without any caffeine, think again! There are a wide variety of espresso machines that are geared for home use, from the basic to the same machines used by the professionals. However, before you drop a couple hundred of dollars on that top of the line espresso machine, consider your ...
  • Only With Beer Can Chicken Taste Good  By : Andrea Nichol
    Only with beer can chicken taste good – a sentiment shared by passionate beer drinkers. Gourmet meals are enjoyed by many; when one thinks of the beverages served in a high class restaurant, wine comes to mind most frequently. A diner may choose a tasty liquer such as Drambuie or whiskey to enjoy with coffee after a fine meal. It brings to mind silk dresses, tuxedos, a night at the opera. Many traditionalists would be surprised to learn that beer is now on the fine dining men...
  • Bakers Rack - A Must Have  By : Paul Graham
    Have you got a cramped kitchen in your household? Do you want to give it a touch of style? Do you want to give your kitchen more room, decoration and functionality? If your answer is yes, then definitely, a baker’s rack is a good buy for you! A baker’s rack is a kitchen item that is becoming incresingly popular among different households. It is a rack that may contain wire hooks to hang utensils. It may have a shelf or two or more that may hold different items depending on yo...
  • Kitchen Equipment: The Right Tools  By : Geoffrey Cook
    A basic kitchen needs a selection of pots and pans, some basic gadgets, and a collection of common spices and condiments.

    Pots and Pans:

    A minimum set includes a small frying pan, a one-quart saucepan with cover, a two-quart saucepan with cover, a large frying pan with cover, and a large pot (for spaghetti, stew, pot roast, or homemade soup.) If you are cooking for more than one person, get two each of the frying pans and saucepans. Covers are optional for the frying ...
  • What Do I Do With All These Packets Of DIP Mix?  By : Nicole Dean
    It seems that everyone uses dip mix but me. I’ve managed to accumulate quite the collection of dip mixes. (Ranch, jalapeno, Mexican, etc.)

    What can I do with these other than make DIP?

    Signed,
    Drowning in Dip

    Dear Drowning in Dip,

    I hear you! I find myself in the same situation. But, I ended up with my pantry over-flowing in dip and finally found some solutions. I hope they help you, too.

    All you need to use your dip mix is sour cream, mayonnaise or cream ch...
  • Simple Gourmet Coffee  By : Dana Goldberg
    There are a number of countries that produce coffee and new regions are converting their crops to the mighty bean as our demand for different tasting coffee increases. We are also adding more exotic flavourings to our coffee. It comes as no surprise that the number of coffee shops and stores that sell coffee beans and all the associated paraphernalia to be able to make our own perfect coffee at home.

    Coffee houses are a great place for us to go and relax with friends and f...
  • Cooking As A Culinary Art  By : Trevor Marshall
    Culinary arts is the art of cooking. Cooking is a way to prepare food that will be eaten or served to other people.

    The culinary arts is comprised of many categories - some of which are tools, methods, combination of spices and ingredients that adds flavour to the food. It normally needs the right measurements, proper selection and accurate combination of ingredients involved to reach desired result.

    The diversity of the Culinary arts around the world mirrors many con...
  • Brewing A Perfect Cup Of Coffee  By : Lynne Birch
    Brewing a great cup of coffee depends on a number of things such as the quality of the coffee bean, the quality of the water being used, the type of brewing being done, and the grind of the coffee. Now quality of bean and water is something you can easily take care. Just use good quality beans and pure water. However the relationship between the grind of the coffee and the type of brewing being done is more detailed and could use a little explanation. Now we all know that we ...
  • Breadmaker Recipes  By : Lynne Birch
    When bread makers first came out years back people felt that all you could use them for was plain white bread. Well that is not even close to being true any more. There are now dozens of fantastic recipes available for all kinds of bread. What you will find is that the ingredients you use in a bread machine will be a little different than if you were baking bread normally. The results are just as good however.

    Below is a selection of recipes that are very simple to make, v...


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