When choosing kitchen implements for enameled cast iron cookware, it is important to understand the nature of the enamel that makes it different from ordinary cast iron pots and pans. Standard cast iron can be given nonstick properties and rendered easier to clean by seasoning with hot oil or grease. […]
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Cooking could be a tiring task for all whether it is working parents, singles or housewives. Preparing lunch boxes for your kids or making lunch and dinner seems like such daunting tasks especially if it is too hot or too cold out there. But why should we worry when we […]
An instant read cooking thermometer is a kitchen and outdoor grilling gadget that I now, wouldn’t be without. If you’ve ever done any cooking in your home I’m sure you will have been presented with occasions when you need to know if your food is sufficiently hot or cooked enough. […]
Leather coffee tables. The name exudes a luxury and opulence. In fact there really is no other centrepiece for a room than that of a coffee table. As a sight not often see in many family homes or offices it is an underused icon of style for the 21st century. […]
When it comes to Asian cooking, the best part of it all is the use of the cooking equipment. Asian cooking equipment is so varied and interesting that many people would simply fall in love with Asian cooking. Many people think that the wok is the only piece of equipment […]
Espresso is a concentrated form of coffee, which is served in shots. Since it’s distilled form of coffee beans, it can’t be called a blend. In other words, it is a preparation method. It was originated in Italy as coffee shops wanted a quicker way to serve their customers. A […]
In my chiropractic office I get asked many questions. Usually, I am asked about how to help with musculoskeletal problems. I personally, have an interest and have studied a good bit about nutrition. Many of my patients know this and will ask me questions on the subject. Recently a patient […]
In 1540, the Ottoman Ruler of the country of Yemen, Ozdemir Pasha, inquired about a hot liquid that the locals produced from the beans of a plant. He became the first Turkish ruler to taste coffee. But, was it what we know today to be “Turkish Coffee.” Probably not. Still, […]
No doubt already you think I’m crazy to suggest this diet. But did you know that top catwalk models the world over swear by this diet? For example, it is rumored that Giselle could be using this diet to keep herself looking amazing. Still not convinced? You can lose over […]
I remember when I was in college and away from home, I did not have any proper cooking pans and pots. I ate out in cafeteria, fast food places a lot. It was expensive and not very healthy. Having a few proper basic cookware pieces could have helped me cook […]
Depending on how we look at it, mocha coffee may be the tall drink made of coffee, cocoa and milk, often served with cream or, on the other hand mocha coffee may refer to the source. Yemen is the source of true Mocha coffee. Some connoisseurs consider the Yemeni beans […]
Juan Valdez and his mule Conchita have become one of the world’s most recognized advertising symbols. Juan Valdez represents the small coffee farmer transporting merchandise such as coffee, maize, wheat, or fruit with the help of a pack of animals such as mules, donkeys and horses. What is a mule […]
Sometimes healthy food can become unhealthy. Consider instant coffee. Yes, it’s one of the modern conveniences that we can enjoy while we’re on-the-go. Instant coffee is certainly practical during different situations, such as when camping. However, the most convenient choice isn’t always the healthiest one. Instant coffee has undergone several […]
The other day we were cleaning our gear here at home after a weekend camping trip and I spent a lot of time scrubbing the outside of a fire-blackened pot we had used to heat chili over the campfire. I could have saved myself a lot of elbow grease if […]
There are a lot of advantages to taking a career in culinary arts. You will be able to learn how to cook great food which you can also enjoy at home. There is also a great commercial kitchen industry where you could be employed to display your skills at a […]
Here are some reasons to using a pressure cooker. First, it saves cooking time. Using the rapid cooking feature, you will be able to have a meal cooked quicker than it normally would over the stove, and you would not even need to be watching over it. This feature also […]