Carrot cake is a confectionery conundrum: it seems you either love it, or you hate it. But either way, theres no denying the appeal of this rich dessert throughout history. Food historians tell us that the origins of carrot cake were likely a type of carrot pudding enjoyed during medieval […]
Catherine G. Hoover
Why Stainless Steel Cookware?
A little history Metal cooking utensils have been in common use for centuries. Stainless Steel cookware is a more recent development. The smelting of Stainless Steel (an iron-nickel-chromium alloy) didn’t occur until 1910 when Harry Brearley (under the employ of John Brown Laboratories and Thomas Firth & Sons, England) sought […]
Factors Affecting Microwave Recipes Cooking
FACTORS WHICH AFFECT COOKING Several factors which influence timing and results in conventional cooking are exaggerated by microwave speed.. From conventional cooking you are familiar with the idea that more food takes more time. Two cups of water take longer to boil than one. Size of food is important, too. […]
Celebrity Chefs Don’t Just Cook
Some celebrity chefs stick with their cookbooks and TV shows, some just lend their name and some go the full route of actually producing a line of products. But like many sports figures who actually make far more money from their endorsements than from their sport, many cooks seem to […]
Cocker Spaniel Teething – How to Help Your Pup During Teething
Your Cocker Spaniel is teething, and is on a chewing rampage. It doesn’t matter what it is, furniture, shoes, books, fingers, lamp cords, socks, remote controls; anything within reach works for the pup. How can you stop this behavior? Truthfully, the cocker doesn’t know any better and is just looking […]
Torrone Cubbarda E Minnulata – Sicilian Nougat
Welcome back. Today, we’re going to talk about Sicilian Nougat, or “Torrone” – ” Cubbarda e Minnulata”. This is an Italian dessert that is made with honey, sugar, sesame seeds, toasted almonds and orange or lemon zest. It is a very tasty confection and is quick and easy to make. […]
A Lucrative Job Station – The Food and Beverage Industry
Is anyone going to quit food intake? A very absurd question, isn’t it? Every individual is a “foodie” and the custom of dinning is going on since ages. Restaurants and Hotels lure us by the tantalizing aroma and the best delicacies they can offer. Cutting edge technology and Cut throat […]
Food For Healthy Eyes: Why You Need Lutein and Zeaxanthin
If you are looking to prevent eye conditions like macular degeneration and cataracts, a good way to start is to consume the right diet. You need specific nutrients and foods for healthy eyes, but of special note are lutein and zeaxanthin. What are they and how do they keep your […]
What Are the Fads and Fashions of Food?
How did food fashion change? Exploration. India had the spices, and China had the tea and those going to far-flung locations started to set up trading. Much of the food we eat today, however, actually originated in the Americas. The pilgrims may have brought the turkey to the first Thanksgiving, […]
The Mauritian Cuisine
If you are looking for some new and exotic cuisine to try out, Mauritius might be the perfect destination for you. Mauritius does not only have a wide variety of cultures for you to discover but the also the food that each one of these cultures provides. Each one more […]