Food and Drink Articles

Food and Drink | By Phoenix Delray @ Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 11:49 AM

Have you ever been sitting at a bar, watching the bartender make a drink with a martini shaker and wonder, how do they do that? Well, the truth is that it is somewhat of an art form, but it is not impossible to learn to do it. The martini shaker is an extremely old invention and dates all the way back to several thousand years BC somewhere in South America. Although it has been around for a long time, it was not until the late 1800s that it became as standard of a thing as it is today. Th... more...

Food and Drink | By Shaun Parker @ Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 10:26 AM

Life before ice machines meant warm Gin and Tonics, tepid water and a considerably greater chance of food poisoning. The ice machine was a natural evolutionary step in mechanical engineering which has its routes in the experimentation of artificial refrigeration. William Cullen was the first documented case to experiment with artificial refrigeration in the late 18th Century and many other different individuals contributed small parts to the invention of what is effectively the modern day... more...

Food and Drink | By Shaun Parker @ Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 10:25 AM

Commercial microwaves are a great solution for all types and sizes of catering businesses from pubs serving food to restaurants and cafes. An industrial microwave is the ideal solution for quick and easy food preparation and for the reheating of pre-prepared food. A commercial or catering quality microwave is ideal for use in a whole different range of environments that provide a food based service. There are many ranges of commercial microwaves on the market that are large enoug... more...

Food and Drink | By Jim Brown @ Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 9:49 AM

Some home cooks have earned a reputation for preparing delicious recipes. The celebrated cooking styles might include many phases of cooking such as stir frying, baking or preparing meals in large quantities that are designed to feed hundreds of people at a time. During every joyful event, there is an opportunity for party hosts to mention those who have mastered celebrated cooking styles and this type of recognition is usually all the cook was after when they volunteered for such an undertaking... more...

Food and Drink | By Ben Welch @ Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 2:25 AM

It makes you feel like a snake oil salesman to tell about everything the acai berry can do to improve your health, reduce aging, decrease likelihood of cancer and increase your energy. It just sounds too good to be true! There have been many cure-alls through the ages, few have lasted. Let us first mention one famous tuber in comparison to this amazing fruit from Brazil. The unadorned Potato is known as one of the most nutrient-dense foods readily available for consumption. It is high in... more...

Food and Drink | By Chris Jensen @ Sunday, 3rd August 2008 @ 4:09 PM

No need to do the entire Japanese tea ritual (It eats up your time!). So, for folks with not as much of time, but the craving for good tea, here are a number of simple instructions. One of the primary things to look at is the water that you use. The incorrect water can ruin even the best tea leaf. Water can be sometimes deeply chlorinated, or full of mineral deposits, or 'hard'. Water can become musty, because it sucks up smell from the atmosphere. Also water can have substances... more...

Food and Drink | By Jerry Leung @ Friday, 1st August 2008 @ 7:34 PM

You should know that the food you buy must be labeled. As a matter of fact, these labels are meant to be helping you to choose the foods which are good for your health. You will know if the food is suitable for you when you read the labels. However, do you really buy your food according to the information you get from the labels? It is very true that it can be better for you if you read the labels carefully before you buy the food. However, the point here is that sometimes the information... more...

Food and Drink | By Chris Jensen @ Friday, 1st August 2008 @ 9:23 AM

Well and properly cooked BBQ can actually stand out against BBQ that may have better tasting sauce or seasoning. This is quite often an important part of barbequing that is neglected. Barbeque can be tough to prepare without any tools so it may be beneficial to have a cooker, or BBQ smoker. Barbeque can actually be cooked on anything as long as you are able to maintain a consistent temperature. You can use an electric smoker, ceramic smoker, charcoal grill, offset fire box smoker, pellet ... more...

Food and Drink | By Cheow Yu Yuan @ Thursday, 31st July 2008 @ 7:39 PM

When you are organizing an event, food is an essential element of a successful event. And nowadays, buffet catering is getting more popular among event organizers. Buffet is commonly used to entertain guests and VIPs during events like business seminars and corporate parties. The reason buffet is so popular is because it gives your guests freedom to decide the right amount of food that they wish to consume. Before you hire a buffet caterer for your event, let me share with you some tips ... more...

Food and Drink | By Chris Jensen @ Thursday, 31st July 2008 @ 2:39 AM

If you aren't adding a sauce or some kind of flavoring, many would say that you're simply grilling meat, not having a barbecue. A traditional barbecue is a social event, involving the serving of meat that has been basted with some kind of sauce, and slow cooked for five to six hours at a low temperature (usually about 200F), over either wood or charcoal. Traditional barbecue meats are cuts of steak or pork, but today, we more often think of hamburgers and hot dogs. In some regio... more...

Food and Drink | By Shaun Parker @ Tuesday, 29th July 2008 @ 6:44 PM

Chafing dishes are a servery unit used to keep cooked food at a servable temperature for either self service or buffet type presentation outlets. Chafing dishes have a very long history going back all the way to old Pompeii where they have been found in the ruins the early chafing dishes would have been made of earthenware and later on of brass or copper and would have used hot coals as a heat source since a roaring fire would have been too hot Modern Chafing dishes still work in pretty... more...

Food and Drink | By Mary Anne Durkee @ Friday, 25th July 2008 @ 10:23 PM

Potato is undoubtedly, a staple food the world over. Potatoes is a favorite with most of us. In fact, I have observed that potatoes are one that is liked by most immaterial of the age factor. Guess that explains the popularity of the french fries which crosses over all physical and age barriers. The Mc fries are truly one irresistible dish for me. I have this unwritten rule at home for my daughter. Vegetables whatever be the preparation is a must have on a daily basis. Being a fussy eate... more...

Food and Drink | By Hector Milla @ Friday, 25th July 2008 @ 7:16 PM

While the world bacteria could have a bad connotation, there is one that is friendly and good for our body, it is known as Lactobacillus Acidophilus and it have been around us for long time, but is not well known by many people. Consequently, in this article we will try to make an unbiased review of the main aspects of this friendly bacteria, hopefully you will find it useful and informative. Acidophilus is a microorganism which promotes digestive and intestinal health. Acidophilus is als... more...

Food and Drink | By James Copper @ Friday, 25th July 2008 @ 2:46 PM

Wine is just not a beverage or a drink. Winemaking is a craft that has refined and evolved over the centuries and lent its magic touch to the tables of generations of people. To many people wine is much more than a drink; it is a passionate hobby that traces the creation of the wine from the formation of the grape, the juicing to the final wait as the wine matures in its wooden casks. Wine clubs have come into existence as a means of sharing knowledge bout the wines. They usually offer a selecti... more...

Food and Drink | By Mary Anne Durkee @ Friday, 25th July 2008 @ 12:19 PM

Potatoes, undoubtedly win the crown for the world's most preferred vegetable. Whichever cuisine or whatever part of the world you are in, potatoes is one sure thing that you would find to eat. There are many people whom I have met who find it very difficult to adjust to the cuisine of a particular place while travelling. The potato then is the most preferred and the first choice that provides you the scope of satiating your hunger pangs. The preparation may differ from one cuisine ... more...

Food and Drink | By Jerry Leung @ Friday, 25th July 2008 @ 5:03 AM

Everyone loves fast food these days. In fact, it has already become a part of our life. A lot of people have adapted this kind of lifestyle. To some people, they will have fast food for all the three meals. In the past, fast food is considered something expensive and not many people will be able to eat them. However, the situation has been changed these days. Fast food is considered something inexpensive and this is also one of the reasons to have more fast food. As a matter of fact, we ... more...

Food and Drink | By Mary Anne Durkee @ Thursday, 24th July 2008 @ 1:09 AM

I was watching the channel "Discovery Travel and Living" the other day. Food related shows are definitely one that catches my attention. They are a great source of information about food in particular and of course not to mention the numerous wonderful recipes. Last evening was what I call a "foodie evening" on the channel. This is one reason that I love Thursdays. There is nice program titled "Floyd's India" followed by "Indian Cooking made easy" with Anjum ... more...

Food and Drink | By Mary Anne Durkee @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 11:30 AM

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away", this is what my sis and I grew up with. My mom made all possible efforts to drill this into us. She felt it was the best way to get us to eat an apple without a fuss (a really fussy eater I was till I started cooking. Only when I started cooking on my own did I actually realize how much of effort my dear mom would have put into making each of the yummy dishes). My mom was definitely successful in her efforts and so "an apple a day keeps... more...

Food and Drink | By Jay Snaric @ Monday, 21st July 2008 @ 2:26 PM

A big applause for New York City health officials and a federal judge who have now made it mandatory that NY restaurants clearly post complete caloric content for each item on menus and menu boards. Restaurants with at least 15 chains nationwide, such as McDonalds, Starbucks, TGI Fridays, and Olive Garden, must comply with the new law or face monetary penalties. Health officials, who acknowledge that more than half of New Yorkers are overweight, believe that the blatant posting of calor... more...

Food and Drink | By Jerry Leung @ Monday, 21st July 2008 @ 4:27 AM

There are a lot of people who will try to skip the breakfast. However, you have to understand that it is the most important meal in a day. You have not been eating anything for something like 10 to 12 hours after your dinner. And it is not healthy to skip your breakfast. In fact, people nowadays are very busy and this is probably the reason for them to skip breakfast. However, the fact is that if you do not have a good breakfast, you will not have the energy to work. You may always feel ... more...