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The Origins of the Humble Tea Leaf
The Origins of TeaAccording to mythological fables, there are many tales of the origin of tea. The first one comes from over 4500 years ago. The Second Chinese Emperor Chen Sung(circa 2737-2697 BC) wa

Choosing a Restaurant
Eating out is great. To leave the cooking and the dishes to someone else - if only for one night - and just sit back and relax is surely the ultimate indulgence. Most of us who eat out have our favour

How To Make Sure You Are Buying The Best Prime Rib
Six Ways to Make Sure you are Buying the Best Prime Rib AvailableThe best grade of rib or any type of beef is of course prime grade. The problem comes in when trying to buy prime grade beef, there is

The True History of Chocolate: Part 1
For a food that seems so familiar, most of us know surprisingly little about the real origins and history of chocolate. I counted myself in this group until very recently when I picked up a copy of a

Windex and Food: Imperfect Together!
As tempting as it may be to use, Windex or any similar type product can be a hazard to use in the vicinity of food products, particularly cutting boards. If you do not have the proper sanitizer availa

Great Appetizers for Baby Showers and Other Parties
One of the biggest challenges for planning a baby shower or any other party is picking the right food. Appetizers and snacks are great for all types of parties, big and small. Here are some delicious

College Cuisine
Going to college is a grand experience. It's the first time many young adults get the chance to begin taking care of themselves, no matter what the consequences. One of the main things that worries pa

Baked Alaska
BAKED ALASKA – JEFFERSON AND RUMFORD THE SPY:In the course of researching Rumford and Jefferson I happened upon an interesting item regarding something Rumford developed and Jefferson served long befo

Chocolate Gift Ideas
People give gifts to strengthen bonds, to remind friends, family, and colleagues that they are an important part of our lives. Fine chocolates are just about everyone's favorite. And as the food indus

The History of Chocolate is a Record with Centuries of Appreciation
The history of chocolate doesn't mention the delicious confectionery's source until the ancient Mayan and Aztec cultures came upon and recognized the value of the cacao plant. Chocolate makers used th

Barbeque Like a Pro: Plank Grilled Fish
Cedar plank grilled fish- add it to your list of backyard barbecueing recipres to try, for incredible flavor and texture.Grilling on a wooden plank is fantastic because it allows a good stable surface

Thicken That Sauce!
With most sauces and nearly all types of gravy you will need to use a thickening agent at some stage. This may be one of any number of things.The most commonly used are starches of some kind, because

American Fast Food Restaurants
As a staple of life our need to eat has developed from a basic form of simply feeding our bodies with the fuel it requires, to a complicated art of presentation and taste combined with our intrinsic n

Herbs and Spices
In any number of cookbooks and recipes you will find advice on which herbs go with what. I’m not going to take that route.While there certainly are marriages that are tried and tested, such as toma

How to Cook Lobster
French chefs plunge them into boiling water; English ones, in an attempt to appear more humane, drive kitchen knives through their skulls before doing the same thing.No wonder the miserable creatures

Don't Burn It - Roast It!
Despite plenty of evidence to the contrary, I still see recipes that insist you should cook meat at high temperature for the first twenty minutes or so to seal it and then lower the level for the rest

Oil or Butter? They Are Both Fat!
Newsflash: there is a world beyond olive oil.Look, I like olive oil as much as the next person and I use it extensively in my cooking. However there are alternatives and there are very good reasons fo

Reductions; Proving That Less is More
Any liquid can be reduced just by heating it - but why would you want to do that?The answer comes back to two of our old friends, flavor and consistency (texture).By reducing any flavored liquid you i

Cheese -- Explore a new Taste
Setting out to find a new cheese to add to your life is a great way to spend a weekend afternoon. There are some great spots in just about every city to explore new tastes. Once you find your new ch

Bring Back A Memory Night
Here’s a great tip for when you are setting a special table for a family gathering or for close friends. It can be a birthday party, a family reunion, an elaborate dinner, a holiday or anniversary…the

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