Varieties Of Gourmet Olives
The history of olives and olive oil can be traced back to at the least biblical times. When the waters of the great flood subsided and Noah sent forth a dove it was an olive leaf she returned carrying in her mouth. It is known that as long as 6000 years ago olive oil was used as fuel in lamps. Maybe it was this olive oil that created such a beautiful Genie for Major Anthony Nelson to rescue in the popular television sitcom I Dream of Genie.
Today in modern grocery stores …
Trends in Recipes and Cooking: Local with a Global Twist
Home cooks are discovering that cooking with locally grown fresh foods opens the door to a world of cuisines.
The Well-Stocked Pantry — A Cook’s Secret Weapon
Doing any job is easier when you have the right tools on hand. One of a cook’s best tools — and secret weapons — is having a well-stocked pantry.
Cooking is much simpler if you know that you’ve already got what you need on hand, and aren’t going to have to run to the corner market every time you want to fix a meal.
Having a well-stocked pantry is also the secret weapon of every “Hostess with the Mostest” especially when unexpected guests drop by.
You’ll be able …
The Joy Of Summer Sweet Corn
Summer is coming, and one of the most anticipated treats is the delight of enjoying a fresh ear of sweet corn brushed with melted butter. Corn on the cob is delicious, but there’s more than one way to serve fresh corn. Along with the corn harvest comes a big variety of other vegetables and dishes.
When you cut the corn from the cob, the possibilities for preparing corn are endless. You can add it to bread to make a wonderful spoon bread recipe, or a great Southern favorite…
Storing Food – The Basics
This article covers sweet and simple methodologies to store fruits, vegetables, meats, dry goods, herbs, and spices. Ii also talks about straightforward explanations for why the methodologies work explaining the purpose and principle behind the action. Thus this article empowers the cook to keep food fresher longer, not binding them to silly rules or heresy.
Safe Food Handling For The Holidays
Did you know that the turkey you thawed on the kitchen counter, instead of in the fridge, could now contain bacteria levels high enough to harm human life, even though you can’t see, smell, or taste it?
There’s nothing better than a home cooked meal during the holidays. But, with all the special effort that goes into making one, everything will be for naught if the food has not been stored, prepared, or cooked properly.
Food experts agree that the safe handling of foo…
Quick And Easy Way To Figure Out If It Is Junk Food
This article was written to answer many of the most frequently asked questions on this topic. I hope you find information helpful. Unless we really love cooking or plan and prepare ahead with our meals, we can fall victim to the easy way out – fast food or junk food.
Here is a story; could it be you? The weekend is here and you think you now have a couple of days to relax. Saturday morning – you make the coffee to start the day and then you’re off shopping. You get back ju…
Light Calorie Cooking: How To Cook Low Calorie Foods Which Still Taste Fantastic
Many people these days want to control their diets so they are eating low calorie foods, but low calorie foods that still taste great. The way to get low calorie foods that taste great is through light calorie cooking. There are a few tips to consider when embarking on light calorie cooking adventures where the calories are low but the taste is high.
Margarine As Opposed to Butter
When following recipes when preparing a meal, there are many recipes that now list a cho…
Hosting A Dinner Party Hire A Personal Chef!
Think only the rich and famous have the privilege of having a personal chef wait on their every craving or gourmet pleasure? Think again.
Personal chefs are now helping couples and families to present fabulous home cooked dinners to their guests. And it’s not as expensive as you think!
Why hire a personal chef?
A personal chef will bring the food, create a nutritious and balanced meal, figure out the servings needed (so you don’t need to deal with leftovers) and m…
Chicken Fried Steak
For those who happen to enjoy an unusual cross of flavors and styles, chicken fried steak is something to be experienced. A cross between the classic taste of steak and the simple joys of fried chicken, this increasingly popular method of cooking steak is a wonderfully memorable mix of different flavors. Casual, yet dignified, it is a meal that distinguishes itself with its flexibility and accessible nature. Which makes chicken fried steak the type of meal that can fit a vari…