Archive for the 'Cookery' Category

Braised Assorted Vegetables (Luo Han Zhai)

Saturday, December 15th, 2007

“Luo Han Zhai” (Luo Han means arhat in Buddhism) has
become a regular vegetable dish on every Guangzhou family’s
dinner table since it served as the “food for monks” in Song
dynasty. Not only does it carry the delicate fragrance of
Buddhism, but also has the joy of the mortal world.
Guangzhou’s Luo Han Zhai is known by the “Eighteen […]

Use Up Those Leftovers!

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

Managing leftovers is a challenge we all face! Throwing food away is just like throwing money away. With a little time,organization and using a little ingenuity, leftovers can be dealt with efficiently.
Be sure to refrigerate leftovers promptly and use them within one or two days or freeze. If you have any doubt about whether […]

Argentina Wines Are Closing In On #1

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007

Argentina is the fifth largest producer of wines in the world,
but apparently this South American country is gearing up for a
first place finish! With more than 1,000 new wine companies
opened for business in 2005, exports and profits rose more than
one third from the previous year. This is wonderful news for
Argentina’s economy, as well as for […]

Is Coffee Good For You?

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

Some studies now say yes - but what would your Doctor say?
Let’s look back at a little coffee history. Coffee originated in Ethiopia, as a natural plant. It was discovered somewhat by accident. Some people were sent away to hide had no food but found this plant and ate the bean of it. Not only […]

Coffee Roaster Machines - Java on Demand!

Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

Most coffee lovers have a strong liking to freshly brewed
coffee. They are not very fond of instant coffee and sometimes
may even consider it demeaning to have coffee right out of the
can. They will either grind their coffee and stir a cuppa or
have one of the new fancy coffee roaster machines which promise
a quick fix […]

Do You Want to Be Healthy? Then Get to Steppin!

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

From fat burning, to improved cardiovascular health, to improved recovery abilities, some aerobic work is recommended as an integral part of all training programs. Aerobic is a low-intensity, sustained activity that relies on oxygen for energy. This activity builds endurance, burns fat and conditions the cardiovascular system.
Improving the body’s ability to […]

Nu-Way vs. Varsity Hot Dogs!

Monday, October 29th, 2007

Have y’all been keeping up with what’s going on at the movies lately? One of the biggest surprises over the past couple of years has been the success of the film, “Freddy vs. Jason.” It was the top box office grossing film for two straight weeks, and has taken in close to ninety million dollars. […]

Holiday food for thought

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

(NC)—It’s that time of year again—full of decorations, music and food. Lots of food. Office parties, family get-togethers and social events offer delectable delights and tasty treats that are difficult to resist.
Be careful though. Dr. Eric Poehlman, Canada Research Chair in Nutrition and Metabolism at Université de Montréal, warns that indulging excessively in our favourite […]

Choosing a Catering Service

Monday, October 15th, 2007

It can be overwhelming when you begin to plan any large event.
How can you feed so many people? It will be a nightmare. Luckily
there are people who will happily feed your crowd. Some will
also happily take all your money and deliver less then desirable
results.
Word of mouth is the best way to find a good […]

Gas Grills Often Turn Out Dangerous

Monday, September 24th, 2007

Many accident reports from consumers are proof of the frequently occurring flaws in gas grills manufacturing.
Grills, especially gas grills, are an equipment to be used with caution and care, as they may just put you in danger. Most of the times, fires are started by gas tanks of such grills.
No further than November 17, a […]