Vegetarian Sushi Basics: Getting Started with Making Sushi

Vegetarian sushi? Many people are perplexed by this idea. After all, most Westerners think that sushi means “raw fish” (confusing it with sashimi), so it’s little surprise that vegetarian sushi seems like an anomaly. But vegetarian sushi is not only possible, it’s downright delicious! With a little creativity (and a little help from The Veggie Guy), you can create all sorts of variations of vegetarian sushi that will satisfy your palette and impress your friends. In this... Read more »

Fresh Shrimp Gives You Options

Fresh shrimp is both healthy and delicious. It is also a perfect meal solution for all your outdoor summer parties and events. Fresh shrimp can be used in just about any dish. Add it to a pasta salad, slaw or appetizer plate. Topped with lemon juice and cocktail sauce, this refreshing food makes a great pre-dinner snack. Maine, renowned for best seafood, is the home of smoked Maine shrimp. The shrimp can be prepared with sauces. You can barbeque or just cook and serve cold. You can find lots of... Read more »

The Magic Properties of Coffee

Coffee transcends all cultures and creeds and is today arguably the most consumed drink in the world. For such a plain and simple plant, it is odd to think that it has had such an impact on our daily lives. The coffee bean is what is contained inside the coffee berry. The two most common coffee plants are the Coffea canephora and Coffea arrabica. Coffee is grown in three main agricultural areas South America, South East Asia and Africa. Although the coffee plant is very robust and can be grown in... Read more »

The Garlic Press: Food Ruining Tool or Handy Kitchen Gadget?

To press or not to press, that is the question! Garlic is undoubtedly high on the list of seasonings for many chefs and food lovers. It is found in foods worldwide, from main courses to side dishes. Honey garlic ribs, garlic mashed potatoes, garlic bread, and the list goes on. Have I whetted your appetite? But what is the best method for you to prepare this pungent herb? This question has been a hot topic among food preparers for years. Some feel that the garlic press is a wonderful kitchen tool... Read more »

Gourmet Gift Basket - What You Should Know About It?

Before you go out and purchase a gourmet gift basket for someone, it is important to take a number of things into consideration. The very first thing you will need to consider is the person you’re giving it to. Knowing their likes and dislikes will make it easier for you to design the perfect gift basket for them. Is there a type of wine they like? Do they like cheddar cheese, or swiss cheese? If you’re looking to by a basket that is pre-packaged, but it has things in it that the recipient... Read more »

How To Choose And Prepare Wild Game Meats

Wild game meats have long been a part of restaurant menus, usually to showcase the talents of chefs who recognize the versatility of these meats. In the past few years, most wild game meats have become available to consumers. As a result, there’s been an increased interest in how to choose and prepare various types of wild game meats. Don’t be concerned with trying wild game meats. The market for these meats is exploding, and for good reason. Wild game meats are lean, tasty, low... Read more »

Aga Cooker - Cooking Christmas Dinner On An Aga Cooker

An Aga Cooker is an amazing cooker at the best of times, however when Christmas comes around it really comes into it’s own. Just imagine; it’s Christmas Eve and you have made your list of Christmas food, possibly prepared vegetables and got all the pans ready for the Christmas day cooking marathon to come. If you were to use a normal cooker or even a range cooker the chances are that you will have to slave over it for most of Christmas morning, however, if you were to be lucky enough... Read more »

Why Choose Organic Chocolate?

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... Read more »

Shrimps - A Fascinating And Delicious Species

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 counterparts... Read more »

The Perfect Pesto

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 leaves and the... Read more »