Food and Drink Articles

Food and Drink | By Shaun Parker @ Tuesday, 6th May 2008 @ 12:39 PM

The Kitchen has always been the heart of the home. Although the kitchen is often very different in different cultures it shares the common role of being the room in the house where people prepare food. Many kitchens also offer the duel function of providing a space where food can be consumed and the kitchen is increasingly becoming the most important room in the house from which to socialise. Many modern kitchens are designed to provide a space for entertaining guests and as a result the... more...

Food and Drink | By Catherine Harvey @ Tuesday, 6th May 2008 @ 11:06 AM

When we nip into the supermarket and grab something for dinner we give little or no thought to the packaging it comes in. The only time we actually think about this is when we're grappling with scissors and trying to get into it, swearing and cursing about why they have to make it so difficult. Little do we realise there is a whole industry built up around food packaging and food packaging machinery. And all for a good cause. The way food is processed and packaged makes untold differ... more...

Food and Drink | By Corbin Newlyn @ Monday, 5th May 2008 @ 8:17 PM

So, You love candy and you love chocolate. You are also open minded to trying your hand at a few different recipes, and you consider yourself ready to make a batch of chocolate candy for your family and friends. In order to recreate the chocolates you might learn about at your local speciality shop or bakery, you will need to buy some chocolate candy molds. Here are some of the ideal brands to use, in addition to the most affordable places to shop. Getting Started First, you will w... more...

Food and Drink | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 28th April 2008 @ 11:03 AM

More people than ever are interested in improving their health and in reversing the aging process, in losing weight, in having more energy and improving their overall vitality. One way of accomplishing many of those things is by detoxifying the body, also known as cleansing. A raw food detox is one option for cleansing and those who are advocates of raw food diets say there is no better way to cleanse and purify the system. A commonly used example about why a raw food detoxification is be... more...

Food and Drink | By Cheow Yu Yuan @ Sunday, 27th April 2008 @ 5:37 PM

In any wedding event, food catering services is something that an event organizer cannot miss out on. If you are planning to hire a food catering company for your event, the cost of its service must match your budget. However, it is a sad truth that when caterers know that you are organizing a wedding event, they tend to raise their price. This makes getting a catering service to fit into your budget very tough. Do not look for caterers only at the last minute because these caterers alwa... more...

Food and Drink | By MIKE SELVON @ Saturday, 26th April 2008 @ 10:05 PM

Did you know that there are benefits, other than having hot bread straight from the oven, deliciously smeared with butter, which makes the time and effort worth all of the work? It is part of history and is a great way to relax. It forces you to take time from your overworked schedule to knead the dough. It can take frustration out of your life when you punch the dough down. The added benefit of a fresh, warm piece of loaf is just icing on the proverbial cake. Take some time and learn ho... more...

Food and Drink | By Phoenix Delray @ Friday, 25th April 2008 @ 10:37 PM

A new idea in dining has started here in the states after making its debut in Europe. Its called dark dining and it started in Zurich in a place called Blinde Kuh. The people there wanted patrons to see what they see, nothing. They turned out the lights and with hand on shoulders, led customers to their tables. Thus began a trend that, within a few short years, found its way to Los Angeles restaurants and even restaurants in smaller less sophisticated restaurant markets. This is an od... more...

Food and Drink | By Josephine Gauttier @ Friday, 25th April 2008 @ 1:34 PM

Do you have a passion for cake decorating? Do you astound friends, neighbors and coworkers with your amazing and unique cake decorating techniques and creations? Do you dream of turning your cake decorating passion into a viable business? If so, you will want to check out these tips on getting started with your very own cake decorating business. Do You Have Your Own Personal Style? When it comes to considering the viability of your cake decorating business, you will want to exami... more...

Food and Drink | By Josephine Gauttier @ Friday, 25th April 2008 @ 1:25 PM

Cake decorating is one of the most interesting of the culinary arts. It combines a whole spectrum of skills, including baking, decoration, sculpture and a keen artistic sensibility to create delightful and even elaborate confectionary desserts that are beautiful to look at, and hopefully, even better to taste. Here are some of the most important steps for achieving the perfect conditions for cake decoration. Baking the Perfect Cake for Decorating Your Dessert You will need, of cou... more...

Food and Drink | By Josephine Gauttier @ Friday, 25th April 2008 @ 12:49 PM

Are you getting ready to learn more about cake decoration? Have you always wanted to decorate a cake all by yourself, but have been terrified of the results? If so, here are some tips to get the novice by as you strive to become a great and wonderful cake decorator. How to Use Your Royal Icing It doesn't matter if you are working on a real or a fake practice cake, you should strive to use a royal icing that is made with egg white. You will probably find many different kinds o... more...

Food and Drink | By Josephine Gauttier @ Friday, 25th April 2008 @ 12:41 PM

Frosting a cake can seem like a fun job, until you get down to it and realize that it is not always as easy as it seems. Would you like to make your own homemade cakes look as professional and impressive as the cakes you buy at the store? You can achieve this professional look too simply by following the Wilton Method of cake decoration the Wilton Method of cake decoration is one of the most popular and standard of all the cake decoration methods. Here are some hints and tips for succeeding with... more...

Food and Drink | By MIKE SELVON @ Thursday, 24th April 2008 @ 9:54 PM

The hippies of yesteryear are part of the baby boomers generation, and today some are rapidly entering their golden years. These later years have always been filled with wrinkles, health problems and generally slowing down, but the boomers seem to be hell-bent on holding off the aging process as much as possible. This has made many health related topics very popular, including the lifestyle of living raw and raw food books, which are often found in the possession of boomers that are looking for ... more...

Food and Drink | By Rayven Perkins @ Thursday, 24th April 2008 @ 9:01 PM

I am a stay at home mother of two, an 8 year old boy, and a 6 year old girl. Both my kids are pretty adventurous, though, like most kids they can be a little picky when it comes to food. On a recent camping adventure, we took along a supply of MREs, or Meals Ready to Eat. These are all-in-one military rations kits complete with main course, side dish, snack items, dessert, and water activated heater. I wasn't sure what the children would think. After all, the MREs are pack... more...

Food and Drink | By Catherine Harvey @ Thursday, 24th April 2008 @ 3:27 AM

How many people can get through life without ever being on, or considering a diet? We are bombarded with information from the so-called experts about what foods are good for us and what aren't, just to have it all change the following week. There are daily TV programmes about how to be healthy and how to lose weight and for those of us who have accepted the inevitable 'norm', there is a programme on how to look good naked and accept what we are - now there's a novelty! more...

Food and Drink | By Phoenix Delray @ Monday, 21st April 2008 @ 11:10 PM

Trends in Los Angeles restaurants influence those throughout the United States, from online menus and the design of those menus, this region of America has some of the best culinary forces and technology to back up the fact that they are way head of most food towns. Within the world of Los Angeles restaurants it is easy to imagine that Hollywood influence is ever present, seeing as it is in the same region of the United States. Television shows like Hells Kitchen and other food related c... more...

Food and Drink | By Corbin Newlyn @ Monday, 21st April 2008 @ 2:03 AM

If you like desserts, baking, and chocolate, then you might want to learn how to make chocolate candy. Don't be concerned; the process for creating the majority of candies is easier than you think, and with a some practice, and taste testing, you can come up with chocolate dessert recipes that's all your own. Beginning With The Basics Prior to starting to make chocolate candy, you might wish to begin baking more conventional chocolate desserts, such as chocolate cake or b... more...

Food and Drink | By Michael Sheridan @ Saturday, 19th April 2008 @ 7:45 AM

I learned to fillet fish, including salmon, in a very busy restaurant in Cherbourg, Normandy, where the required rate was something like one whole fish every 10 seconds, including gutting and cleaning. We used razor sharp filleting knives that were kept so with a few wipes on a steel from time to time and the fillets on thicker fish such as cod and salmon were removed with just four strokes. You may well take a little longer to start with, but once you've got the hang of it you will ... more...

Food and Drink | By Rayven Perkins @ Friday, 18th April 2008 @ 11:43 PM

Its almost hurricane season again! And time to get our supplies ready in case we get hit again this year. I have personally been through four hurricanes, three of which hit during a two-month period during 2004. I have stayed in my home for all four hurricanes and have learned a thing or two about the best supplies to have on hand. Bar none, the best food supplies to have on hand are MREs. MRE stands for Meal Ready to Eat. They are United States military rations that have becom... more...

Food and Drink | By MIKE SELVON @ Friday, 18th April 2008 @ 11:27 PM

If you use well water or your source liquid has a horrible taste, then you may need to think about purchasing drinking water supplies to help make your liquid taste better and safer for consumption. You don't want to give the bottled water industry all of your hard earned money, just to buy a two dollar bottle of Fuji fluid because it's marketed as the world's best. Your tap fluid may be the source you need to turn to for your needs. Think about that before you start whipping out ... more...

Food and Drink | By Thomas Fox @ Thursday, 17th April 2008 @ 11:26 PM

Normal fruits such as strawberries, bananas, and peaches are no longer the only add-ins used in these power beverages. More and more health aficionados are turning to exotic or at least different fruits to make their smoothie concoctions. A hybrid of Juice blends mixed with vitamins is in major competition. A favorite choice of fruits often used is the Mangosteen. This queen of fruits is not available for sale in the United States. This is because of the increased problems associated with... more...