Gourmet Articles

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Patrick Tang @ Tuesday, 23rd October 2007 @ 11:58 PM

Pesto in Italy and Pesto in the rest of the world; is just not the same. So what is it that makes authentic Italian pesto unlike any pesto you have ever tasted? Is it as simple as making it by hand or are there certain techniques that ensure a successful or a flopped pesto? The following will give some general hints as to how to make the perfect pesto from scratch. Pesto originated from the region of Liguria. It is named for the method of its preparation - pestatura - grinding of the leav... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Jimmy Cox @ Monday, 22nd October 2007 @ 8:59 AM

If you think you do not like fish, you will never qualify as a gourmet. Gourmets eat and enjoy everything - when properly prepared. Your dislike may come from the way in which fish is cooked. Try it baked or broiled - both of which minimize cooking odors. Fish is low in calories, thus good for diets. It is also extremely versatile in presentation...for instance: 1. Any fish fillet can be broiled, baked or sauted in plenty of butter. 2. Any fish fillet can be spread with a bi... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Patrick Tang @ Sunday, 21st October 2007 @ 11:26 PM

When an Aussie says 'would you fancy a barbie at my place tomorrow?' they are not speaking of an American doll with a large bosom. Barbie is simply slang for barbecue and there is great similarity between the behavior of the Australians and many other nationalities when the sun shines on a nice summer day; the air fills with clouds of smoke from the burning charcoal, heat beats or just a gas barbecue store in the park. The range of food items includes meat to seafood. Seafood is used ... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Patrick Tang @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 5:05 PM

Today the planet seems smaller than ever. Our modern world with all of its inventions has made it possible for people living on opposite sides of the globe not only to know about each other but also to become friends. Friendships are made by way of travel or through the Internet. This highly communicative world has made it possible for people to share information about their culture, language and of course cuisine. Originality is a must when it comes to gourmet food and location has a great impa... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Keith Londrie @ Tuesday, 16th October 2007 @ 3:46 PM

You love cooking and spend a lot of time finding new recipes and trying them at home. At some point you start to wonder if a professional career in culinary arts in the best thing for you. In fact it might be since it is best to work something you really enjoy. However cooking for your family and friends is much different from cooking in a restaurant, let alone from being a chef of a major food chain. There are several things you need to consider carefully before jumping into this. more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Casey Markee @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 2:28 AM

Rarity is often enough to add significant value to an item, especially in the case of art, jewellery and similar collectibles. In many cases, the rarity of an item is closely associated with the location from which it came. Over the course of many years there have been instances when this combination also applied to food and drink; for example, fine wines or a rare sort of animal or plant that is considered edible (and has become desirable). However, there is one additional factor to ... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Jerry Johnson @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 10:00 AM

Chocolate-the drink of wisdom! The utilization of cacao dates back to the ancient Aztecs, who believed it was a source of wisdom, energy and that it was great as an aphrodisiac. Think about it. You couldn't beat something that taste not only good but also made you smart and in the mood for love. Montezuma used to drink chocolate from a gold goblet. I imagine these drinks were organic chocolate yummies. It was from there that this product made it's was into Europe, where the first... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Gregg Hall @ Sunday, 26th August 2007 @ 1:18 AM

One of the most popular of all dark teas in Black Tea which is very widely drank in the U.K. where it is a customary staple in their breakfasts. Even though it is derived from the exact same plant as green tea, white, and oolong tea Black Tea has a much stronger flavor and is a lot darker as well. You may be wondering how it is possible to get so many different types of teas from the same plant. With Black Tea it goes through many more steps in processing than green tea for example. The t... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Brad Martinson @ Tuesday, 21st August 2007 @ 5:23 PM

Shrimps are available in a variety of forms. They are common, small invertebrates that can be encountered in nearly all marine ecosystems. Some species have adapted to living in freshwater. Shrimps are characterized by a semitransparent body flattened from side to side and a flexible abdomen that ends in a fanlike tail. Shrimps are among the most popular shellfishes in America. Shrimps are harvested when they weigh 40 grams or more. Tropical shrimps are usually much bigger than their Arctic coun... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Shannon N Jefferson @ Tuesday, 21st August 2007 @ 12:54 PM

Here are some easy dishes I want to share with you all. They are so simple to make. The chocolate peanut butter cupcake is great. Enjoy some of the dish below and the best thing is to prepare them in groups. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe Ingredients: 2 cup Bisquick 1 ea Egg 2 teaspoons Creamy Peanut Butter 1 oz Chocolate (Semisweet) 1 1/2 teaspoons Butter or Margarine 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla 1 1/2 tablespoon Hot water 2/3 c... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Ivanovich Cuxev @ Friday, 17th August 2007 @ 11:45 PM

Can you imagine standing in your home surrounded by friends and family dipping your fruit and breads into a chocolate fondue fountain that you have only seen at fancy weddings before? If the answer is no, then think again! Chocolate fondue fountains have become all the rage for parties of all types, and people absolutely love them. If you want to give a party that people talk about long afterwards you should consider getting a chocolate fondue fountain of your own! Almost everyone that... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Keith Londrie @ Friday, 17th August 2007 @ 11:28 PM

You love cooking and so far you have been doing this just for fun, for your family and friends. Have it ever occurred to you that the art of cooking can be transformed into a nice career? Yes, there are many places schools and colleges that you can attend to get a certificate and than jump into a career of your choice. You now probably wonder what else of being a chef in a restaurant is available if you decided to transform you passion for cooking into a business. Here is just a short lis... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Stephanie Foster @ Tuesday, 14th August 2007 @ 1:24 AM

Most people have a chocoholic in their life. It's the person who loves chocolate. But not just any chocolate. They go for the gourmet stuff. A Hershey bar just isn't nearly good enough. Honestly, this makes them really easy and fun to shop for. Find some unusual, high quality chocolate and give it to them. Sometimes shopping really is too easy. But what makes a high quality chocolate? Dark chocolate is very popular with chocoholics. If the packaging states the caca... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Gregg Hall @ Monday, 13th August 2007 @ 12:22 PM

Many know the word truffle as a type of fungus and are therefore a little set back when they hear the term truffle but what they need to realize is that the chocolate truffle is not a truffle like they are thinking. It is not a chocolate covered fungus, the entire thing is made in the kitchen and no fungus is involved in the making of it! First off the actual ingredients of a chocolate truffle are liquids, flavorings and chocolate which is called a ganache. For a long time the confectiona... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Shaun Parker @ Monday, 6th August 2007 @ 4:18 PM

The French have always enjoyed an enviable reputation for their love of gourmet food and their pride in turning premium quality ingredients into delectable, indulgent pleasures for the palate. From fine wines to foie gras, champagne to cheese, French gastronomy is synonymous with excellence. So to food connoisseurs it comes as no surprise that the best chocolate in the world is made in France. Visit any French city to find an astounding array of chocolateries, each offering tantalising ch... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Shannon N Jefferson @ Thursday, 2nd August 2007 @ 1:38 PM

Everybody nowadays search for quick and easy recipes as we live in a world where time is money. Here below you will find some easy chicken recipe which I am glad to share with you all. Broccoli Peanut Chicken Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup of peanuts 1 cup of steamed broccoli 1 cup of uncooked regular long grain rice 1 medium onion diced 1.5 cup of cooked rice 1.5 cup of boiling water 2 cups of broccoli pieces 2 teaspoons of ground ginger 3 chicken bouillon cu... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Jonathan T. Teng @ Tuesday, 31st July 2007 @ 11:08 PM

If you are looking to slim down then summer is the perfect season to do it. This is the time when you look at recipes with least amount of fats. Techniques like grilling are most used during this season. You can eat many fruits too in order to substitute some meals. However, I was really tempted to try something different when I had guests all throughout the weekend. After we munched on some pancakes and waffles on the first day, I decided to break the slim summer tradition by preparing s... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Jonathan T. Teng @ Wednesday, 25th July 2007 @ 4:51 PM

To go on a mini-quest to find a unique recipe for a sour vegetable with not much substance is quite a challenge. Let us talk about Rhubarb. With its supply not so abundant and people's demand for rhubarb not quite as high as other vegetables, rhubarb is indeed a rare vegetable. Though the existence of rhubarb is rare, it can be cooked with fish and fruit. Trust me, the combination which comes across is tongue-smacking. I first tasted a Rhubarb soup when I was in England. It w... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Shannon N Jefferson @ Monday, 23rd July 2007 @ 5:17 PM

A well balanced meal starts from low fat recipes. Those recipes are meant for people who control their meal in terms of fat .Low Fat is a full source of energy food. For a low fat balanced meal; here are 3 recipes for you. Low Fat Banana Bread Recipe Ingredients: 2 Cups of sugar 1 cup of applesauce 8 oz of Healthy Choice Egg Product 2 teaspoon of vanilla 6 ripe bananas-mashed 4 cup of flour 2 teaspoon of baking soda Low Fat Banana Bread instructions:... more...

Food and Drink » Gourmet | By Shannon N Jefferson @ Friday, 20th July 2007 @ 2:57 PM

Spaghetti recipe is a well known dish from Italy. There are tons of easy ways to eat your spaghetti. Here are below the 2 most common ways to have your home made spaghetti. These also can be found in great restaurants around the world. Here are these secrets of favorites Spaghetti recipe. Adriatic Spaghetti Recipe Ingredients: 1 Bay leaf 1 Green chili pepper chopped 1 lb Spaghetti 1 small Octopus (about 3 1/4 pounds) 1 teaspoon of Cumin seeds 1/2 cup of Olive oil<... more...