Homemade Apricot Jam
Ingredients (Makes about 4 small jars / 950 g jam) 1 kg fresh apricots, pitted and halved 800 g granulated sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice […]
BEAUTY AND LIFESTYLE
Pork Fillet Wrapped In Parma Ham with a Mushroom-Rosemary Duxelle Stuffing
A pork fillet wrapped in Parma ham is an exceptional dish to serve but when it has a mushroom-rosemary duxelle stuffing running through it like […]
Hawaiian Cuisine
What is it about Hawaiian cuisine ? It had been the Sandwich Islands but that is not foodie reason. The US state of Hawaii, a […]
The History And Production Of Brie
History of Brie Brie is one of France’s most famous cheeses, often called the “Queen of Cheeses.” It originates from the Île-de-France region, particularly Seine-et-Marne, […]
Lamproie à la Bordelaise
Lamprey eel stewed in a red wine sauce with leeks, garlic, and spices. Preparation and Cooking Times Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour […]
Inflammation Can Be Reduced By Following A Low GI Diet
A recent study conducted by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has provided further evidence that overweight individuals who observe a diet of high-fibre foods and whole […]
Palais de Bœuf à la Sainte-Menehould
“Palais de bœuf à la Sainte-Menehould” refers to a dish made with beef palates in the style of Sainte-Menehould, a town in northeastern France. While […]
Edible Jellyfish is one of Life’s Ocean Delicacies
Jellyfish, a creature known more for its graceful movements in the ocean than its place on the dinner table, has found its way into the […]
The Benefits Of Rosehip Fruits
The Dog Rose (Rosa canina) is a common hedgerow prickly, thorny bush found throughout northern Europe. It is noted however for its summer flowers and […]
Semi-Sweet Biscuits
Consumption of biscuits is rising throughout the globe. Much of the increase is fuelled by improving lifestyles. Semi-sweet biscuits are the very type of baked […]
Benefits Of The Curry Leaf (Murraya koeingii)
The curry patta, kadi patta (Hindi) or curry leaf tree (English) (Murraya koeingii Spreng. Family: Rutaceae) as its also known has long been used in eastern […]
Mechanical Leavening in Baking – A Big Deep Dive into Texture Formation in Biscuits
Mechanical leavening is a fundamental concept in baking, particularly in the context of biscuits, where achieving the perfect texture is crucial. Unlike chemical leavening, which […]
Chicken And Chickpea Tagine
Tagines offer plenty of scope for one-pot cooking. Ingredients: 4 free range chicken drumsticks 1 tbsp Tagine paste 1 tsp oil 1 large onion, diced […]
The Aging Of Beer And Lager
We all enjoy a good beer and lager! But if we leave it too long it will lose its flavour and taste stale and no […]
Dandelion Leaf
Dandelion leaf (Taraxacum officinale , Web.) finds its way into beverages because of its claim to be a natural weight-loss ingredient. Dandelion has been used […]
A Salad Of Seared Beef From Vietnam
Seared beef makes for a great salad. The Vietnamese have their own take on this Western classic because in their language this is called ‘shaking […]
Pork/Beef Bulgogi
Bulgogi is the Korean version of that fiery meat we love when it just comes off the grill having been slapped and sizzled on a […]
How to Make Cannoli
Cannoli is a popular Italian pastry that originated in Sicily. It is a tube-shaped shell made of fried pastry dough that is filled with a […]
How to Prepare Vietnamese Shrimp and Noodle Soup
A good rich soup from Vietnam – the shrimp and noodle soup. Serves: 4; Preparation time: 10 minutes; Cooking time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 8 ounces […]
Types of Chinese Bread
Chinese cuisine has a variety of traditional breads, often steamed, baked, or fried. Here are some popular types of Chinese bread: 1. Mantou (馒头) Type: […]