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Year: 2021

Articles created in the year 2021

The Family Meal

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Chase Demko
The family meal has suffered in the changing family environment.Parents are both working and a big part of homes are single parent homes.This disturbing trend might be a joy to take-out restaurants nonetheless it has detrimental effects to the household and children.Studies show that childhood obesity, drug use, alcohol consumption and using tobacco are low in children who eat dinner with the household...

Supporting Local Flavors

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Chase Demko
Why are they turning into their regional markets more and more? In a nutshell they need fresh, healthful produce with amazing flavor.There are a lot of other benefits to purchasing local products and it would seem Americans are now rediscovering what their regional growers have to offer.FRESHERCare for more healthy ingredients? Locally grown items are generally harvested 1 or two days prior to hitting the market which makes them considerably fresher then conventional store bought ingredients...

Sauces Used in Asian Cooking

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Chase Demko
The sauces used in cooking can be intimidating and confusing when standing at the grocery store.Here's a simple guide to aid with what flavors are located in every sauce and what dishes these sauces work best in.- Soy Sauce: This is a brown sauce with a sour flavor.It's available in lite in addition to original.It's an all-purpose sauce that blends well with fish and cabbage.- Fish Sauce: This sauce can be intimidating believing it will provide a strong fish taste to dishes...

Cookie Sheets Are the Key to Cookie Success

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Chase Demko
There's absolutely no assurance that great ingredients will make your cookie recipe a hit with you're family if you overlook the main tool of the trade: the cookie sheet.Years ago, kitchens were equipped with only 1 choice of cookie sheet as it came to baking cookies.Fortunately today's technology has opened up an entirely new universe of possibilities to help us bake the perfect cookie.Single layer cookie sheets continue to be a favorite of many serious bakers, but there are surely the good and bad out there...

Cooking Aprons: An Overview

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Chase Demko
All of us take note of the chefs in our favorite restaurant, at some point or another.We recognize them by their signature hats and chef aprons.Chefs have used cooking aprons for a countless number of years.Not only is it the attire-of-choice at many high-end restaurants, chef aprons are a practical accessory for their wardrobe.Chefs wear cooking aprons for many reasons.1 reason is they are dealing with many different food ingredients for several hours every day...

Ten Proven Tips to Buy the Best Meat Available

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Chase Demko
As you look through the meat section at your local grocery store you are probably like so many others asking yourself whether the steaks you've selected is really good beef.Here are a few tips on the best way best to ensure you get good meat.The quality grade doesn't automatically mean you will be getting great meat.Some cuts of meat are just naturally more tender than others.You should look for cuts from the used muscles along the back like the rib and loin sections...

Green Tea Brewing Guide

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Chase Demko
Green tea is thought to have many healthy benefits.For those who have ever tasted a good cup of green tea it could be reviving and yummy.However the delicate nature of this tea does require a certain watchful eye when preparing it.Here's an easy to follow guide on the best way best to brew an outstanding cup of green tea.* Use premium quality tea a lesser quality won't yield as good a taste.* If using lesser quality, boil water and simmer for a longer time period...

What You Need in a Gourmet Kitchen

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Chase Demko
The best way to choose what you need in your kitchen is to first decide what it is you will be cooking in there.The best suggestion I ever heard on this matter is to find five dishes you really love.The dishes you like to find on menus at restaurants.The next thing you need to do is learn to prepare those dishes to your standards.This will take some time, and some study, but I guarantee you it's well worth the effort...

Make it With Mint

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Chase Demko
It would not be summer without fresh mint in pots on the front porch and in the backyard.Mint is so easy to grow, it has such a wonderful fresh scent, and it may be used for a number of things.Here are some easy ways to utilize mint:- Place a few fresh spearmint or peppermint sprigs in a teapot with your preferred tea.Let steep for 2-3 minutes and serve.- Use sprigs of mint as a pretty garnish for a special dessert...

Garlic: A Quick Guide

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Chase Demko
Garlic, there's nothing like the smell of garlic.It's great in soups and sauces, roasted with meats or on it's own, and it's wonderful mixed with butter and slathered on bread and then baked.The scientific name for garlic is Allium Sativum.It's related to the lily and the onion.Although associated with the onion, and using a taste that really slightly resembles that of an onion, garlic doesn't bring tears to the eyes when sliced...