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Supporting Local Food Flavors

Supporting Local Food Flavors In the last 10 years Americans have seen a boom in local food markets and for good reason. While Americans continue to buy more fast food, they still expect perfect ingredients and they are finding them. So why are they turning to their local markets more and more? In a nutshell they want fresh, healthy produce with great flavor. There are numerous other benefits to buying local products and it would seem Americans are now rediscovering what their local growers have to offer. FRESHER Care for fresher ingredients? Locally grown items are usually harvested 1 or 2 days before hitting the market making them significantly fresher then traditional store bought ingredients. For those folks lucky enough to live in rural areas, many of your local ingredients may be available to you the same day they are harvested. Produce flown in from other parts of the country or world is considerably older given that on average they travel 1,500 miles to get to your dinner tab

The Almighty Beer-Can Chicken

The Almighty Beer-Can Chi cken A popular method of cooking chicken in recent years both in Barbeque contest as well as backyard barbeques is the beer-can chicken. Cooking a beer-can chicken couldnt be any easier but the results are worthwhile. This is a technique that delivers a moist, succulent chicken and flavorful chicken. Its also a bit of a showstopper and makes a lively conversation starter as well. Is it chicken in a beer can? Close but try beer can in a chicken. The beer is used to both keep the bird flavorful and moist, and the cook happy. By the time the bird is ready to eat, the chef will not be the only one with a beer belly! Is it safe to eat chicken that has been in contact with the ink from a beer can? When the FDA was asked this question they were not sure because they have only tested the cans as a container and not as a cooking utensil. However the ink on the cans is applied at a temperature in excess of 500 degrees while the can never get hotter then 215 degrees duri

The Benefits Of Buying Designer Kitchenware Products

The Benefits Of Buying Designer Kitchenware Products If you are in the market for kitchenware, you may be considering making the purchase of designer kitchenware products. As you debate the purchase of designer kitchenware products, you may be wondering what are some of the pros and cons to making the purchase of these types of products in this day and age. As with so many things in the 21st century, there definitely are pros and cons to making the purchase of designer kitchenware products. Of course, for many people, one of the downsides to making the purchase of designer software is the price. In many instances, these types of products can be rather pricy. Indeed, depending on what type of product that you are considering making the purchase of, when it comes to the designer brands, these items oftentimes can be budget busting propositions. By shopping around — including surfing around the Internet — you can (on occasion) save at least a bit of money on designer kitchenware product

The Best Way To Cook Your Freshly Caught Fish

The Best Way To Cook Your Freshly Caught Fish A freshly caught fish can be cooked in a thousand and one ways. Any fisherman worth his salt has his own unique way of cooking a freshly caught trout, salmon or whatever fish he caught. So fisherman all across the country has been handed down methods of cooking fish. Here are some tips to get the best out of your fish. 1.Frying Breading and frying a freshly caught fish is as good as it gets. The smell of butter emanating from the frying pan and the flair a fisherman puts in flipping his catch is worth its weight in gold, almost. For the novice fisherman, make sure that the butter is extra hot but not yet burning. Also, make sure that the fish is well coated in batter. Season your batter to your heart’s content, salt and pepper never goes wrong. You may want to try other herbs and spices with the batter for a more delicious fish. 2.Grilling At first glance, grilling would seem to be the easiest way to handle your fish. A newbie might assum

The Best Way To Fight Poor Health Is To Make Home Cooking Fast And Easy!

The Best Way To Fight Poor Health Is To Make Home Cooking Fast And Easy 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 a few decades ago when just about everyone prepared their meals from scratch. Home cooking, even when elevated to the gourmet level, is far healthier than restaurants or instant dishes from the grocery store. But these days when everyone is working one, two, even three jobs, who has the time to make a complete meal at home? It would seem there is simply no fast, easy way to eat healthy food. Let me speak from experience: You CAN cook FAST at home and make EXCELLENT m

The History of Tiramisu Cake & Where and how this famous dessert was invented

The History of Tiramisu Cake & Where and how this famous dessert was invented The History of Tiramisu Cake: Where and how this famous dessert was invented Open an old Italian cookbook, browse through the index and surprise! No Tiramisu cake recipe. My first encounter with Tiramisu was in 1985. I was in Italy at that time: A friend of mine told me about this new cake recipe she got. She was so enthusiastic about it that I felt compelled to try it immediately. The taste was unbelievably good, as never I had tasted before. Since then I fell in love with this dessert. Everybody knows by now that Tiramisu means pick-me-up in Italian, for the high energetic content (eggs and sugar) and the caffeine of the strong espresso coffee. There are many different stories about the origin of Tiramisu. It is a layered cake; therefore some people place its origin in Tuscany, where another famous layered Italian dessert is very popular. It is called Zuppa Inglese (English Soup). It is not English an

The Importance of Food Elements

The Importance of Food Elements The purposes of food are to promote growth, to supply force and heat, and to furnish material to repair the waste which is constantly taking place in the body. Every breath, every thought, every motion, wears out some portion of the delicate and wonderful house in which we live. Various vital processes remove these worn and useless particles; and to keep the body in health, their loss must be made good by constantly renewed supplies of material properly adapted to replenish the worn and impaired tissues. This renovating material must be supplied through the medium of food and drink, and the best food is that by which the desired end may be most readily and perfectly attained. The great diversity in character of the several tissues of the body, makes it necessary that food should contain a variety of elements, in order that each part may be properly nourished and replenished. The Food Elements. The various elements found in food are the following: Starc

The Joy of Cooking IPTVRecipes.com is way beyond Julias Kitchen

The Joy of Cooking IPTVRecipes.com is way beyond Julias Kitchen The Joy of Cooking IPTVRecipes.com is way beyond Julias kitchen IPTVRecipes.com blows the doors off Ms. Child no offense intended. Everyday more food enthusiasts, professional chefs and home cooks are uploading their videos to their 1 GB of free space (per recipe) to highlight their food selection, prep work and recipe completion for their favorite (or, new-found) dish. Once you register, youre not limited to the number of free recipes you can upload; and, 1 GB equates to 35 minutes to one (1) hour of you on the net depending upon the resolution. Become the star of your own kitchen with MyKitchen, interact and exchange recipes and favorite kitchen tools and techniques, post to the IPTVRecipes.com Forum and utilize all thats available, with 100 % user-generator content, for free. Not since fire was discovered has there been such a universally-available community to enjoy, relish (pun intended) and share your culinary info

The Magic Of Blueberries Sweet Juicy And Good For Health

The Magic Of Blueberries Sweet, Juicy And Good For Health The Magic Of Blueberries Sweet, Juicy And Good For Your Health Blueberry muffins, blueberry cream pies, blueberry cheesecake, blueberry pancake, fresh moist blueberries….just reading the words is enough to evoke that summer-sweet, luscious tang and get your mouth watering. Everyone knows blueberries are delicious, but did you know they’re good for your health too? In fact, blueberries have been touted as the cure for a host of serious medical problems including urinary infections, diabetes, high cholesterol levels to Alzheimer’s and cancer. First let’s look at what exactly blueberries are. Blueberries are the fruit of flowering plants native to North America, now also grown in Australia, New Zealand and some South American countries such as Chile and Argentina. Blueberries are cultivated and picked wild. The blueberry season in North America tends to run from mid-May to September, depending on the latitude. The fruit is best e

The Missing Ingredient

The Missing Ingredient You may not have noticed but there is a certain ingredient missing in the foods we eat which could wreck your life. Take asparagus for example. Now what could be missing? I am a chef, I can help you. I know. I know. Vegetables that are purple are in and you buy your purple passion asparagus farm fresh. None of that stuff thats transported 1250 miles on average from factory farms to reach the produce shelf, exhausted, at your market. Nope. You get the good stuff, organically grown, from the farmers market and cook it the only approved, right and correct way; you steam it (according to a recent study in the Journal of the Science of Food). Good. Then you sample it and it tastes kina good. So, whats missing? Maybe, your chef suggests, you add a little Meyers lemon butter, some French sea salt and imported, fresh ground black pepper. Now it tastes really good, you gourmet with a personal chef. But somethings still missing? Now you read the fine print and find out m

The Perfect Pot For Every Preparation

The Perfect Pot For Every Preparation 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: Aluminum makes for an all around pan that can be used for many things. It takes a little bit of steel wool applied with elbow grease to keep it shining, but the finished product is well worth the effort. A good aluminum pan will provide even heat distribution making it the perfect choice for sauting of frying food evenly. Stainless Steel: In a perfect world, all of your pots and pans would be stainless steel, but in the real world, their cost is a bit inhibitive to this dream. They are

The Principles of Scientific Cooking.

The Principles of Scientific Cooking. Proper cookery renders good food material more digestible. When scientifically done, cooking changes each of the food elements, with the exception of fats, in much the same manner as do the digestive juices, and at the same time it breaks up the food by dissolving the soluble portions, so that its elements are more readily acted upon by the digestive fluids. Cookery, however, often fails to attain the desired end; and the best material is rendered useless and unwholesome by a improper preparation. It is rare to find a table, some portion of the food upon which is not rendered unwholesome either by improper preparatory treatment, or by the addition of some deleterious substance. This is doubtless due to the fact that the preparation of food being such a commonplace matter, its important relations to health, mind, and body have been overlooked, and it has been regarded as a menial service which might be undertaken with little or no preparation, and

The Secret To Preparing The Perfect Paella

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 secret is in the chemistry. Paella is a dish that is generally made to feed several people. Moreover, paella is quite flavorful the next day as the tastes have had time to mix together and become stronger. This article is not a recipe but rather an outline that describes the three basic steps to follow to make a wonderful paella while leaving the r

The Sweetness Of Grilling: Create Scrumptious Desserts Without Heating Up

The Sweetness Of Grilling: Create Scrumptious Desserts Without Heating Up The Sweetness Of Grilling: Create Scrumptious Desserts Without Heating Up The Kitchen A meal just isn’t complete without dessert. But instead of reaching for store-bought sweets or those unimaginative brownies from a box, get more mileage out of your grill by grilling your next dessert. “Years ago, even the most inventive cooks treated the idea of making desserts on a grill with skepticism, but now you can’t claim to be a master griller unless you have at least a couple desserts in your repertoire,” said Jamie Purviance, author of Weber’s Real Grilling. “The truth is out about their great taste, and then there is the dramatic effect of opening the lid and surprising your guests with sizzling sweets.” Preparing a grilled dessert can be as easy as warming fresh fruits such as halved bananas, split peaches or sliced pineapples over direct heat and serving them with a scoop of ice cream. Or you can use indirect hea

The Thrill Of A Safe Grill

The Thrill Of A Safe Grill Barbecuing or grilling outdoors this summer tops the list of fun ways for families to eat dinner together, according to a survey from the Propane Education & Research Council. And almost two-thirds of Americans say that a barbecue or cookout is their favorite way to entertain-or be entertained-during the summer months. But only one in three adults say they know enough about basic safe grilling tips. To help the 74 million “barbecue households” in the United States enjoy a safe and healthy summer season, the propane industry teamed up with best-selling author and grilling expert Steven Raichlen to release its top-ten tips on grilling safely with propane gas: 1. When the cylinder is refilled, have the supplier check for dents, damage, rust or leaks. 2. After filling or exchanging, take the cylinder home immediately. Keep the vehicle ventilated and the cylinder valve closed and capped. 3. Always use or store cylinders outdoors in an upright (vertical) posi

The Well-Stocked Kitchen Starts With Cutting-Edge Knives

The Well-Stocked Kitchen Starts With Cutting-Edge Knives Preparing meals that are a cut above the ordinary may be easier if you start with the right cutting tools. Well-designed cutting tools are engineered with style, safety and performance in mind. A smartly constructed knife is fashioned of forged high-carbon stainless steel and chromium for optimum rust and stain resistance. For example, Insignia2 cutlery has fully tapered blade edges that are engineered with Chicago Cutlery’s signature Taper Grind™ Edge for extreme sharpness, performance, edge retention and resharpening ease. When choosing a knife, look for heavy forged bolsters between the blade and the handle. These bolsters provide greater balance and safety by preventing fingers from riding up on the blade. A full tang blade, extending from the tip of the knife to the end of the handle, provides additional strength, balance and control. A good knife collection features patented ergonomic polymer handles for exceptional durabil

They Say Look In The Mirror, Dont See Fat, See

They Say Look In The Mirror, Dont See Fat, See They Say Look In The Mirror, Dont See Fat, See Beautiful! Thats Not Going To Make You Healthy Or Unclog Your Arteries Or Improve Your Diabetes Henry Ford said, Whether you think you can, or you can’t, you are usually right. If you really want to improve yourself, know that you can. You will not be dieting, you will be changing ingredients and you will give in to some changes without turning your nose up before trying. It took a long time to put that weight on, it will come off, but not in 6 weeks like the skinny models on your TV screen. Have patience! Dont have the mindset of a dieter. Remember, you are not starving. You are eating delicious, tasty food. My husband was 241 lbs. and had a triple bypass six years ago. Today he weighs 178 lbs. and his cholesterol is 108. I never lied to him about his food; I just neglected to mention that I did things like replacing the ground beef in his chili with veggie protein crumbles (from the frozen

Thrill Friends And Family With A “Make It Yourself” Pizza

Thrill Friends And Family With A “Make It Yourself” Pizza Thrill Friends And Family With A “Make It Yourself” Pizza Party If there is one thing kids love more than eating pizza, it’s being able to make it themselves using all their favorite toppings. Creating a “make it yourself” pizza party is a great way to customize the meal while involving friends and family in a fun activity. Best of all, this crust recipe, which uses a surprise ingredient, is simple enough to make at home without making a mess of the kitchen. The secret to this simple crust is the addition of potatoes. Idahoan brand flavored Mashed Potatoes were recently named the best-tasting instant mashed potato compared to major national competitors by the American Culinary ChefsBest.™ Incorporating these convenient, 100 percent authentic Idaho potatoes in the crust adds moisture and rich flavor to this homemade version of one of America’s favorite foods. The following recipe for Fresh Tomato and Zucchini Pizza uses fresh s

Tips For A Perfect Low Carb Cheesecake

Tips For A Perfect Low Carb Cheesecake Who doesnt love low carb cheesecake? The Low carb cheesecake is now one of the recommended products for low carb dieting which will greatly contribute a big part for the quick and successful results with the diet. There is no doubt that due to the increased number of people who love low carb cheesecakes for their low carb diet, many food companies are now offering so many flavors and varieties of low carb cheesecake. However, the low carb cheesecake is not only found from those companies, for the fact that even yourself can make a perfect low carb cheesecake. How? It is not a problem though. So if you want to know on how to make a perfect one? Find out here. Yes! You can make a perfect one through these considerations. The first important thing to consider is to bring all the necessary ingredients to room temperature before mixing. This process typically takes for about thirty minutes. After that, you try to soften the cream cheese in the microw

Tips For Making Homemade Bread

Tips For Making Homemade Bread There is nothing like homemade bread. Whether banana, pumpkin, white or whole wheat, the smell of a fresh, hot loaf can’t be beat. There are many reasons why you would want to make your own bread. If you have good pumpkin bread recipes or banana bread recipes, you can make a nice dessert or have a quick snack for the kids on hand at all times. Baking your own white or wheat bread can help you save money on your grocery bill. Eating whole wheat bread will keep you healthier and may even help you lose weight. You may want to consider supplying your family with homemade wheat bread all the time. The health benefits are many, especially if you are going to use fresh ground wheat. Eating a slice of bread made with fresh ground wheat is like taking a shot of vitamins. What Is Wheat And Why Would You Want To Use It? Wheat is the worlds most important grain crop and ranks first among the grains for its nutritional value. When used in its entirety, wheat is an exc

Tips For Spicing Up Seafood

Tips For Spicing Up Seafood The allure of exotic spices launched Columbus on his journey of discovery. Today, home chefs can explore new taste sensations by using spices and other flavorful ingredients to add a new world of flavor to fresh fish and seafood. “There’s nothing like the fresh flavors of herbs and spices for cutting unhealthy calories without sacrificing taste,” said Red Lobster Executive Chef Michael LaDuke, who offers the following simple tips for enhancing the natural flavor of fresh fish and seafood: World of Flavors: An easy recipe that turns fresh fish into an exotic dish is topping tilapia with a mixture of soy sauce, lime juice, orange juice, fresh ginger, garlic and cilantro. To produce a richer flavor, make the soy sauce mixture at least 24 hours in advance and refrigerate the sauce overnight. Serve the sauce at room temperature or slightly warmed. With its sweet, mild taste and firm, flaky texture, tilapia will soak up the flavors and take on a deliciously Asia