Baked Alaska
It might surprise some people that omelette surprise proves a connection between two members of the Inner Sanctum of the Physiocratic New World Order. FDR said (1938) that America's three greatest minds or founders were Franklin, Jefferson and Rumford.
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Barbeque Smokers: Question: What Is A Barbeque Smoker?
A barbeque smoker is a special type of grill that uses special elements to enhance the flavor of foods. Specifically, it combines liquid moisture, wood scent (lack of oxygen to the wood makes it smoke instead of burn), and, of course heat to cook the food.
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Can Chocolate Benefit Your Health?
We've always been told that chocolate is 'bad' for us, despite its delicious taste. But is this statement really accurate? New discoveries have cast doubt on this traditional assumption.
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Cappuccino: Monk's Hood or Just Good?
Wake Up And Smell The Cappuccino!" -The Dorfman Archives
Is cappuccino a drink or an epicurian fantasy? Surely the frothy
concoction evokes images of whipped cream, lazy Roman afternoons,
lusty Fellini films and balmy bistro nights even among the least
imaginative among us. But where did this wonderful drink come from?
Read and learn
as you sip away.
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Chinese Cooking: More Special Ingredients
I have briefly introduced two most classic and expensive Chinese cooking ingredients (shark fins and bird's nest) in my previous article. Here I'll continue to introduce some other special ingredients that are more regularly used in our daily cooking.
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Chinese New Year, Feb 9, 2005 - A Great Idea For A Dinner Party
What a great theme for a party with not a lot of expense. Don't be deterred by the fact that Chinese New Year is on a Wednesday this year. I know it is hard to believe but people actually socialize Sunday through Thursday nights too. A party doesn't have to be on a weekend. Just keep it light and fun.
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Cuisine for Men; Cooking on a First Date
It's well documented in the big book of dating that women like it when a man cooks for them. On a first date, this can be just what the doctor ordered. You really don't want to go too just to dinner and a movie. At the movies there is no time to get to know each other and everybody does the dinner out thing.
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Facts About Tobacco
Tobacco used to make cigarettes is a tall, leafy annual plant, originally grown in South and Central America, but now cultivated throughout the world, including southern Ontario. There are many species of tobacco; Nicotiana tabacum (or common tobacco) is used to produce cigarettes.
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Food For Thought: 6 First Impression Tips for Restaurant Owners
This article sums up an interview I did with a food service magainze. Here are 6 first impression tips for anyone whose job is to wow their guests not just with great food, but with unforgettable hospitality.
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Green Tea and Making Babies
This article describes some of the findings of research in the area of fertility and the possible role that drinking tea plays.
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Lobster Fare: Restaurant Diners Beware!
What happens when an otherwise normal person sits down to eat a
lobster? This personal account shall remain anonymous so that the
identity of the lobster might be protected. Read on for some fun, if you
dare!
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Make Your Own Gourmet Gift Baskets
Everyone loves to receive a gift basket. Corporate gift baskets are often given by businesses to their customers as a token of their appreciation. However, most gift baskets are person to person expr...
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Make Your Own Sweets With a Candy Mold!
Candy molds make candy making easy! With only a few basic tools, you can make candy that looks professional and exquisite, as if they came from any of the finest specialty shops. For chocolate lovers...
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Red Bull, Does it Give You Wings?
I was driving to work the other day, enjoying my obligatory glass of morning stimulant. This morning it was a can of Red Bull, I didn't have time to stop at Starbucks, and I noticed that the primary ...
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Take Up Smoking - Your Food Will Love It
All cooking oils are not the same. Each has its own smoking point which will largely determine the amount of fat absorbed by the food cooked in it. You owe it to your body to get it right.
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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 book titled The True History of Chocolate, by Sophie D. Coe and Michael D. Coe.
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Tips on Buying Steak Online for the Best Summer Barbeques
The perfect grilled T bone steak begins with great steak. You could head down to your local grocery store and ponder over the rows of steaks - but a better bet would be to order your beef online. You can't beat the choice of a prime cut of beef that is 100 percent guaranteed? Online stores offer you more high quality choices and assure you that your steak arrives fresh at your door. They often provide great recipes that bring out the best of the beef.
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Top 10 Mistakes When Buying Seafood
Buying good seafood can be a challenge especially when you are not living in a coastal area. Find out what to look for in this article...
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Top 15 Food Quotations
Explore the world of food with this funny compilation of food-related quotations...
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Top Cookie Flavors for Baby Showers and Other Parties
Here are the most popular cookies for baby showers and other party occasions along with some interesting facts.
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Top Tips for Your New Restaurant from Restaurant Consultants, Inc.
New Restaurant Venture? This article has some hard hitting ideas on how to stay open. A "Must Read" for startups!
Print and share this article with your associates too!
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Twinkie Trivia
Did you know that Twinkies were at one time filled with banana cream? These little yellow sponge cakes loved by so many are an American snack food icon.
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Unwanted Pizza Talk
I don't particularly mind ordering pizzas. In fact, sometimes I enjoy it. It's not the actual call that fascinates me, of course, but more so it's the knowledge that the call will soon turn itself into actual food.
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What to look for in a Farmers Market
It is time for farmers markets. They are popping up all around the country. They can range from a true farmers market with farm fresh produce locally grown and sold by the farmer to more of an arts and crafts show. When shopping at a farmers market the consumer needs to be wary of anyone selling fruit or vegetables that are not locally grown or are out of season. It is becoming common practice for some marketers to purchase the same produce that is available at the grocery and sell it in the farmers market venue.
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Windex and Food: Imperfect Together!
Do you want to poison your guests? If so, Windex can do the trick! Better yet, keep your guests safe by cleaning your cutting boards with a "secret" household product.
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