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- Stock vs Broth Makes All The Difference - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Chef Todd MohrThe best soups and sauces are made from intensely flavored liquids. The question of stock vs broth must be considered when making either of these kitchen staples. What is the difference between the two? Why are they different? What effect will either have on my cooking? A stock is a ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - Stock vs Broth Makes All The Difference - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Chef Todd MohrThe best soups and sauces are made from intensely flavored liquids. The question of stock vs broth must be considered when making either of these kitchen staples. What is the difference between the two? Why are they different? What effect will either have on my cooking? A stock is a ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - Stoneware Cooking Equipment Ideal For Food Preparation - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Elaine SmithCooking with stoneware has been around sense man discovered fire. Early man would heat up flat stones in the fire and cook on them. When man started to farm and settle in one place, they needed to evolve their cooking methods so the stone fireplace was born. Clay and stone cookware were what was ...
Views: 1416(2 votes) - The 9 Steps of Basic Saute Are Not Only For Bourbon Chicken - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrThey asked me to make Bourbon Chicken for the Beer Bourbon BBQ Festival this year. The mistake they made was asking me to send the recipe. They should know better than to ask the guy famous for burning recipes to write something down. That’s just the point, I don’t use recipes. Bourbon ...
Views: 1872(1 vote) - The 9 Steps of Basic Saute Are Not Only For Bourbon Chicken - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrThey asked me to make Bourbon Chicken for the Beer Bourbon BBQ Festival this year. The mistake they made was asking me to send the recipe. They should know better than to ask the guy famous for burning recipes to write something down. That’s just the point, I don’t use recipes. Bourbon ...
Views: 916(1 vote) - The Benefits and Features of Fruit Juicers - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanThe pressure at work and great demands at home can be stressful. There may be times that you only get too little rest because of the amount of work that you need to accomplish. Stress is inevitable in life, and you just have to deal with it. A healthy body and mind is one way to stay strong ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - The Best Barbecue Cooking Techniques And Tips - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Plumb WorldBarbecuing procedures In terms of barbecuing, many people just stick the meat around the barbeque grill and wait for it to cook. This is known as the ‘direct grilling’ method. And if we’re worried regarding providing undercooked meat then there’s usually the temptation to hang about ...
Views: 846(1 vote) - The Different Ways to Make Banana Nut Bread - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Angelica FlorinBanana is a nutritious fruit rich in potassium, which is ideal for healthy nerves, muscles and cardiovascular system. This delicious fruits also contains vitamin B6 that helps metabolize proteins and fats. This water-soluble B vitamin keeps your eyes, hair, skin and nerves in great ...
Views: 1889(1 vote) - The Eight Steps of How To Braise from Culinary College - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Chef Todd MohrKnowing how to braise is a cooking skill that’s widely misunderstood. Knowing WHAT to braise is even more confusing to most home cooks. Now, it’s time to end any confusion about this ignored way of cooking because I’m presenting the information to tomorrow’s chefs at culinary college. Our ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - The Factors to Consider When Choosing a Recipe to Publish - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Aima EddieCooking is a fun activity when practised at home, but not when you are eying a cheffing position. In case you are aspiring to become a chef, you will discover that this field has fierce competition, particularly for chefs looking for an opportunity to get to the top. However, if you want to ...
Views: 1730(1 vote) - The Harsh Realities of Inconsistent Cooking - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrI know I’ve been asking you a lot of questions lately and I want you to know that it’s with good reason. To cook like a chef at home, you have to break old habits and old habits can’t be broken if you aren’t aware of them. It’s important to me to make sure that you understand the science of ...
Views: 796(1 vote) - The Most Important Thanksgiving Cooking Tip of All - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrOf the many Thanksgiving cooking tips I can give you, this is perhaps the most important. It can be the difference between a triumphant meal and an undercooked case of food borne illness. I get many questions on email about correct roasting temperatures. “What temperature should my oven be ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - The Only 4 Cooking Knives You Need - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrThere are plenty of cooking knives for sale on late night TV. You’ve seen the info-mercials. These amazing knives cut aluminum cans and shoes! I’ve been cooking for a long time, and I’ve never had to cut a can or a shoe. What makes this the test of a great knife? I saw a TV commercial ...
Views: 860(1 vote) - The Only 4 Cooking Knives You Need - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrThere are plenty of cooking knives for sale on late night TV. You’ve seen the info-mercials. These amazing knives cut aluminum cans and shoes! I’ve been cooking for a long time, and I’ve never had to cut a can or a shoe. What makes this the test of a great knife? I saw a TV commercial ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - The Secrets of a Parisian Spice Store Owner: Good Food is Simple Food - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrIt doesn’t taste like simple food. In fact, the Paris cuisine that I’ve experienced since arriving in France, food that has tasted fresher and cleaner than I’ve experienced, is raising more questions in my mind. In an effort to find the answers to these questions, I’ve returned to the Rue ...
Views: 939(1 vote) - The Turkey Gravy Thickener that Grandma Ignored - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrMy Grandmother used cornstarch to make turkey gravy. My Mother inherited this procedure of dissolving cornstarch in water to thicken the drippings. Well, this generational laziness stops here! If your family is like mine, your elders will be sliding the roasting pan from the oven in a few ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - The way to Bake a Potato on the Gas Grill - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Paul LackTwo Takes on a Classic: The best way to Bake Potatoes on Your Gas Grill What's the best accompaniment to your grilled steak? A baked potato, needless to say! If you associate baking a potato with an oven, then think again. Baking potatoes on the grill alongside your meat creates an ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - There is a whole-wheat mystery hidden in the grocery store - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Donna MillerAs educated shoppers, we have all seen or heard the research that we need to boost the amount of whole grain in our diet regimens. Whole grain IS very good for you, that is true. The question remains, however, when you trust the super market and labels as you search for them are the whole ...
Views: 650(1 vote) - These Uses for Leftover Turkey Will Un-Clog Your Refrigerator - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrDo you start thinking about uses for leftover turkey as soon as the meal begins or does all that food just get loaded into your refrigerator? Since thanksgiving cooking planning starts at your desk and not your stove, you may not have any food remaining after the meal. To reduce wasted time, ...
Views: 1091(1 vote) - Things to Consider When Purchasing a Microwave Oven - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Kristy LeeIsn’t it amazing that we now have a microwave oven in our generation? Can you imagine life without it? We are lucky enough that we are able to enjoy the convenience of having one. Just picture yourself reheating leftover food the traditional way. It is not only time consuming, it is also ...
Views: 922(1 vote) - Three Things to Remember in Cleaning Your Toaster - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooThe kitchen is a major room in anyone’s household. It pretty much has the most number of items than any other room in anyone’s house. There are utensils, plates, glasses, sinks, broilers, ovens, counters, cabinets, refrigerators, and a bunch of other things inside of the refrigerator. It is the ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - Tips For Choosing Boiler Cover - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Jessica ModulDuring winter, the likelihood of experiencing a problem with your boiler rises greatly due to increased usage. If you do not currently have boiler cover, it is well worth investigating the insurance policies available and whether you need to take out coverage. If you live in rented ...
Views: 627(1 vote) - Tips for Safe Cooking in Microwave Oven - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Kristy LeeThe reason why microwave oven is used is because of its fast cooking. You just need to keep the food inside the microwave oven, switch on the power and set the timer. It cooks automatically and puts off by itself. The cooked food remains inside until you attend it later. If you ever need to ...
Views: 527(1 vote) - Tips for Working with Vanilla Beans - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Sarah NeilSelf-taught and classically trained chefs alike appreciate the use of authentic vanilla beans in their recipes. But if you’re going to attempt to use this sought out spice in your own kitchen, it’s a good idea to gain an understanding of what’s involved when you attempt to garner the ...
Views: 642(1 vote) - Tips in Getting a Red Toaster or a Red Toaster Oven - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooWe get it. You are tired of your boring, plain, and lifeless kitchen. The kitchen should never be taken for granted. Like all the other rooms and parts of the house, it should also be presentable, nice, and accessorized well. Each kitchen appliance should not only be pleasant-looking but in all ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - Tips on How to Cook Using Microwave Ovens - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Kristy LeeOne of the most kept appliances in the kitchen is a microwave oven. In fact, almost every home has it. You would be considered obsolete if you do not have one. Since its invention, microwave ovens have been helpful in a lot of ways. It makes cooking easier when you are rushing for office work or ...
Views: 539(1 vote) - Tips on How to Use Vanilla Beans - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Sarah NeilIf you are fond of watching different cooking shows on television, then you may have seen a chef scraping vanilla beans to be used in different kinds of fanciful dishes. This process of scraping the bean looks very simple especially if it is done by a professional chef. They use a very sharp ...
Views: 611(1 vote) - Top 15 Fathers Day Presents From The Kitchen - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrFathers day presents from the kitchen are a great idea for the dad that cooks. Men and women cook differently. Men need gadgets, men like tools, and some of the best new dishes he’ll create may be because of the new device you’ve given him. Today, I’ll go through my kitchen drawers and ...
Views: 1097(2 votes) - Understanding the Basics of Indian Food and Dining - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Ram GuptaIndian food consists of diverse recipes, tastes and styles of cooking. However, it can be overwhelming and confusing to consider all its diversities and complexities, before you understand certain basic principles of Indian cooking and eating. Here is where you can begin. Staple: Breads and ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - Upgrade your Oatmeal: Quick Quinoa Breakfast Recipe - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNew seasons are exciting because they usher in welcome changes to our usual routines. We wear new clothes, watch different sports, and eat seasonal menu items. What's fall without football or summer without ice cream? Chances are you're less inclined to eat an ice cream cone in February or ...
Views: 1922(1 vote) - We Got Endless New Dinner Ideas Last Night, Did You? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrIf you missed the live cooking webcast last night, you missed a tremendous evening of fun, food, entertainment and education in basic cooking methods…a virtual cooking guide. In fact, I showed everyone watching how basic cooking methods can help you make dinner quick every night and still have ...
Views: 730(1 vote) - What Are The Benefits For The Jet Tech Dishwasher? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Eric & Vivian SmithWhen you decide to get a dishwasher, there are a lot of different types to choose from. One of the better ones is the Jet Tech dishwasher. There are many benefits to this type of dishwasher. Knowing these benefits can help you determine if this is the right one for your dish washing needs. ...
Views: 969(1 vote) - What Are the Benefits of a Cuisinart Toaster? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanBreakfast is definitely the most important meal of the day, because it gives you the energy to sustain the whole day’s work. With a nutritious meal to start your day, you are sure to beat the stress and keep up with the pressure at work or in school. Thus, if you are up for a quick burst of ...
Views: 1121(1 vote) - What Precautionary Measures to Observe when Microwaving? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Kristy LeeUndeniably, our cooking routines are greatly affected by the new inventions which are mostly instant. Accordingly, people need to keep their feet faster than they should be in order to catch up with the demands of the new world. Nowadays, many choose and want to cook using MICROWAVES to match ...
Views: 568(1 vote) - Whats the Best Way For Cooking Brown Rice? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrCooking brown rice can be very confusing if you pay attention to a written recipe or package instructions. There’s more than one way to cook brown rice, just like there’s more than one way to cook chicken, beef, or vegetables. Brown rice is whole-grain rice that is less processed than white ...
Views: 1143(1 vote) - Why Buy a Convection Toaster Oven? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooPerhaps you have heard about convection toaster ovens from your friends or neighbors. You may have questioned why they buy such appliance when you can have a conventional toaster oven in your home instead. Regular toaster ovens are bought by a lot of people because of they can serve you with ...
Views: 3393(1 vote) - Why Carve Turkey at the Table? Here’s Another Way. - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrIt’s turkey time! The bird is out of the oven and it’s time to carve turkey! Rather than trying to cut all the meat directly from the carcass at the table, consider creating an attractive platter behind the scenes this year. The turkey is fully roasted when my thermometer reads 165F (74C) ...
Views: 1112(1 vote) - Why Does This Chef Want You To Know His Chef Secrets? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrWhether you take cooking classes in person or from an online course, it’s important to understand the significance of the chef’s knife. In fact, one of the 5 Chef Secrets that professionals use to create amazing meals at home and on the job is the use of the chef’s knife. Professional chefs ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - Why Is There Is So Much Soy in Our Packaged Foods ... in Our Cosmetics ... Our Vitamins ... in Our Medicine ... and in Our Beef, Pork and Poultry - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Throughout discussions about our articles, books, lectures and media interviews, we are constantly asked about how much soy Americans are consuming every day. It is as if we have opened a locked door to an industry secret that no one seems to know about or are just in denial regarding the ...
Views: 2046(1 vote) - Why It Is Vital To Compare The Types Of Hoshizaki Ice Machine - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Eric & Vivian SmithWhen you need to find a good ice machine for your business, it is always a good idea to use the internet to find them and compare them. Many business owners prefer the Hoshizaki ice machine because they are made to handle any business needs. The internet has many websites that you can look at ...
Views: 910(1 vote) - Why Teach Kids to Toast? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooKids, especially those who are toddlers, are fond of asking. This is related to the development of their brains. Kids ages 3-6 are very curious and inquisitive. They are fond of asking questions that start with the words what, why, and how. As a parent you need to answer patiently to all those ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - Why this Vegetable Lasagna Recipe Changes Everything. - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrA Vegetable Lasagna recipe is easy to find on the internet. Everyone will have you cooking dry sheets of pasta, letting them cool correctly, then wrestling with the limp, soggy, wet sheets to create a layered Italian dish. I’ve taken a long hard look at lasagnas and I think something ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Why you need Ready to Assemble Kitchen Cabinets - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Andra CheungCabinets are one of the important parts of your kitchen that determines the beauty of your kitchen. So, choosing cabinets should be done smartly. Moreover, cabinets can add up to 70% of your kitchen’s cost. Hence, a pre-planned purchase will always end in a profitable way. If you want to save ...
Views: 775(1 vote) - Why you should get a Retro Toaster - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooToast has come along way since man discovered fire. The first toast was done by holding bread over the fire with a tick. Man discovered how delicious bread is when it is crunchy. The sound they hear after each bite is just like music. The taste of toasted bread seemed like something that would ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - Wild Edibles: Enjoying Herbs at the Table - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Holly BellebuonoReady for another seldom-discovered edible treat from Mother Nature? Another edible treasure you should look for in the woods is the creamy white blossom of the honey locust tree. I love this tree. It’s useful for firewood, for fencing, and (though not many people know it), for wild dining. ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - You Won’t Believe This Easy, Simple Method for Cooking Sauce - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrOne of the most difficult things for a cook at home to make is a flavorful sauce. A great sauce will cover some of the worst cooking mistakes, enhance most of the best cooking successes and make you appear to be a home cooking genius. Cooking a sauce means adding flavor, texture, and ...
Views: 734(1 vote) - Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup Drip Coffeemaker Review - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from Jimray NorWhat Is It? A coffeemaker is an invaluable commodity to own. All coffee lovers desire for one, because it’s makes coffee making a fun and engaging process. When a machine comes along to do just this, it serves a purpose that is exciting. Take for example the Zojirushi EC-DAC50 Zutto 5-Cup ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - ***Herbal Flower Wine - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Susun WeedHerbal Flower Wine c. 2012, Susun Weed Herbal Flower Wine Equipment you will need: 6 or more 750ml wine bottles (reused is fine, no need to buy) 8 or more real corks of a size to fit your bottles (reused is fine, no need to buy) 1 or 2 wire-porcelain-closure beer bottles ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - A Great Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipe by Burning Peppers? How? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrA great Thanksgiving appetizer recipe can be the start of any reason to celebrate. Whether a holiday dinner, birthday, or weekend party, offering attractive and delicious yet simple appetizers can get any gathering off to a great start. Appetizers, or “hors d Oeuvres” are small bites of food ...
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