Culinary Traditions Of France
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by: Kirsten Hawkins
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French cuisine is the amazingly high standard to which all other native cuisines must live up to. The country of France is home of some of the finest cuisine in the world, and it is created by some of the finest master chefs in the world. The French people take excessive pride in cooking and knowing how to prepare a good meal. Cooking is an essential part of their culture, and it adds to one's usefulness if they are capable of preparing a good meal.  Each of the four regions of France has a characteristic of its food all its own. French food in general requires the use of lots of different types of sauces and gravies, but recipes for cuisine that originated in the northwestern region of France tend to require the use a lot of apple ingredients, milk and cream, and they tend to be heavily buttered making for an extremely rich (and sometimes rather heavy) meal. Southeastern French cuisine is reminiscent of German food, heavy in lard and meat products such as pork sausage and sauerkraut. On the other hand, southern French cuisine tends to be a lot more widely accepted; this is generally the type of French food that is served in traditional French restaurants. In the southeastern area of France, the cooking is a lot lighter in fat and substance. Cooks from the southeast of France tend to lean more toward the side of a light olive oil more than any other type of oil, and they rely heavily on herbs and tomatoes, as well as tomato-based products, in their culinary creations. Cuisine Nouvelle is a more contemporary form of French cuisine that developed in the late 1970s, the offspring of traditional French cuisine. This is the most common type of French food, served in French restaurants. Cuisine Nouvelle can generally be characterized by shorter cooking times, smaller food portions, and more festive, decorative plate presentations. Many French restaurant cuisines can be classified as Cuisine Nouvelle, but the more traditional French restaurant cuisine would be classified as Cuisine du Terroir, a more general form of French cooking than Cuisine Nouvelle. Cuisine du Terroir is an attempt to return to the more indigenous forms of French cooking, especially with reference to regional differences between the north and south, or different areas such as the Loire Valley, Catalonia, and Rousillon. These are all areas famous for their specific specialty of French cuisine. As time has progressed, the difference between a white wine from the Loire Valley and a wine from another area has slowly diminished, and the Cuisine du Terroir approach to French cooking focuses on establishing special characteristics between regions such as this. As part of their culture, the French incorporate wine into nearly every meal, whether it is simply as a refreshment or part of the recipe for the meal itself. Even today, it is a part of traditional French culture to have at least one glass of wine on a daily basis. About the author: Kirsten Hawkins is a food and nutrition expert specializing the Mexican, Chinese, and Italian food. Visit http://www.food-and-nutrition.com/for more information on cooking delicious and healthy meals. Circulated by Article Emporium |
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Tuesday, April 8, 2014
4 Reasons To Grocery Shop Online
by: Stacy Freund
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| 1- Convenient -It’s convenient for people who may find it time consuming to do a weekly grocery shop or for people who have difficulty in making it to the grocery store. -The following groups of people may fall into these categories; working parents, busy singles, seniors, students, the disabled, people without transportation. 2- Fast and easy -With many of the online grocery stores you are able to schedule your deliveries to work with your schedule. -You’re able to order groceries anywhere you have access to the internet whether that be home, school or work. -To make it even easier your shopping history is recorded on your account to make your reordering a breeze. 3- Cheaper -Save time & money on gas and wear and tear on your car, not to mention checkout line ups, trying to find parking and traffic to and from the store. -Take advantage of extra savings with online promotions and coupons. -Your club card discounts are still in affect when shopping online. -You’ll find they offer very reasonable delivery costs, if not free. 4- Safe and secure -Feel comfortable ordering from well established grocery stores knowing you’ll have the guarantee of groceries delivered with care. -Privacy and security precautions are taken when ordering from well established grocery stores. -Helpful and courteous customer service is generally available through toll free numbers. -Groceries are delivered to your door step by friendly and reliable drivers. For further information regarding online grocery shopping and much more please visit www.easy-free-online-recipes.com. About the author: www.easy-free-online-recipes.comis a webpage focusing on recipes, online grocery shopping and fulfilling the publics cooking and kitchen requests. |
Monday, March 24, 2014
A Look at Apron Patterns
by: Thomas Morva
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| It is a refreshing and rewarding pastime for many people to sew their own aprons. Sewing your own aprons can give you the opportunity to add a creative and personalized flair to this accessory. Several sewing stores, both on and offline, now offer a huge variety of apron patterns to choose from. If you have a certain apron pattern in mind, you can search specifically for it; on the other hand, if you are not sure what you would like to create, many Web sites offer plenty styles to browse through. Vintage apron patterns are becoming increasingly more popular. Seamstresses often wish to create an apron with the same feel as the ones their grandmothers used to wear. Some Web sites offer original, vintage apron patterns from as far back as the 1920s. There is certainly no shortage of apron patterns for those who want to mimic the styles of yesteryear. Another popular type of apron pattern is the crocheted apron. These are unique compared to traditional cloth aprons. Most sewing stores carry dozens of these types of apron patterns in more styles that you can imagine. You can also find these apron patterns from online specialty shops. For those who are just beginning to make aprons, free apron patterns may be a good place to start. You can search the Internet for "free apron patterns" and find several Web sites to choose from. You can find nearly any type of pattern you are looking for and possibly some that never crossed your mind. The Internet has made it especially easy to find apron patterns, no matter what style you are seeking. A simple Internet search for "apron patterns" will yield dozens of pages and thousands of results. From vintage patterns, crocheted patterns and even child apron patterns, there is certainly a demanding market for creating homemade aprons. About the author: Aprons Info provides detailed information about various types of aprons, including humorous, personalized, child, cooking, and lead aprons, as well as apron sinks, and more. Aprons Info is affiliated with Original Content. |
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Affordable Gourmet-style Recipes
by: ARA
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| (ARA) - Looking for recipe ideas that are easy to follow, inexpensive and relatively guilt-free too? Try incorporating an American household favorite -- canned tuna! For something a little different that promises to please guests and family, Bumble Bee provides some delightful, recipe ideas made with canned tuna’s new gold label Prime Fillet. Keep this gourmet quality solid white albacore tuna ready in the pantry for parties, unexpected guests or family get-togethers. Then, whip up an affordable gourmet-style meal that will have your guests convinced you’ve prepared something truly elaborate and extravagant. As an added bonus, they will enjoy canapés or entrées that are delectable, but without those serious calories. Specially developed by two of California’s leading chefs, here are recipes that demonstrate how canned tuna is no ordinary ingredient. * Mediterranean-Style Rigatoni Pasta with Prime Fillet Albacore Recipe by Chef de Cuisine Fabrice Poigin, Bertrand at Mister A’s, San Diego This simple and flavorful pasta dish with a Mediterranean flair is ideal whether sitting down to dinner with the family or celebrating with guests. Chef Fabrice suggests complementing this with a glass of 2001 Spottswood Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Serves 4. Ingredients: 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil 4 ounces unsalted butter 1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 red bell peppers, deseeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 vine ripe tomato, diced 5 cloves of garlic, minced A sprig of rosemary Sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 small jar of Spanish olives (green olives stuffed with pimientos), drained 2 6-ounce cans of Bumble Bee Prime Fillet Solid White Albacore, drained 1/2 pound rigatoni pasta 1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives Dry aged parmesan, grated Pinch of crushed red hot pepper flakes (optional) Directions: Bring water to boil in a large pot according to package directions in preparation for cooking the rigatoni pasta. Heat 2/3 of the olive oil and 4 ounces of unsalted butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat until nearly hot but not smoking. Add diced onions and cook for approximately 5 minutes until soft. Add diced red bell peppers, reducing to low-medium heat and cook until peppers are soft. Add diced tomato, minced garlic and 1/3 teaspoon of rosemary sprig leaves. Season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Cover and cook over low heat for another 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of dry white wine and simmer for 5 minutes. Then, add drained whole olives and Bumble Bee Prime Fillet tuna in solid pieces to sautéed mixture. Cover and cook until tuna is heated through (approximately 3 to 5 minutes). Cook the rigatoni pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the package directions or until al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander, leaving behind a little moisture. Toss the pasta, tuna sauce and water, then place in a serving dish or on individual plates. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the top and garnish with thinly sliced chives and grated dry aged parmesan. Top with a pinch of crushed red hot pepper flakes, if you prefer a little more bite. * Delicate, Festive Albacore Tuna Canape Recipe by Chef de Cuisine Fabrice Poigin, Bertrand at Mister A’s, San Diego An easy-to-follow, elegant-style canapé for entertaining guests or just treating yourself to a unique way of serving up albacore tuna! Serves 6 to 8. Ingredients: 1 6-ounce can of Bumble Bee Prime Fillet Solid White Albacore, drained 2 finely diced shallots 1 tablespoon chives, thinly sliced 1 soup spoon crème fraiche Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Sourdough bread (optional) 3 ounces of comté cheese or aged white cheddar, sliced thinly Extra crème fraiche for garnish (optional) 1/2 ounce domestic caviar (optional) Chervil sprigs (optional) Directions: Mix together Prime Fillet tuna, shallots, chives, crème fraiche, and salt and pepper. Spoon mixture onto toasted triangles of sourdough bread or into Chinese ceramic serving spoons. Top each serving mixture with a slice of cheese and place in a pre-heated oven (300 degrees) until cheese begins to melt -- approximately 3 minutes. Remove toasties or Chinese spoons from the oven and top individually with a dot of crème fraiche, and then a dot of caviar (optional). Finish with a sprig of chervil to garnish. * Prime Fillet Albacore Tuna and Potato Casserole Recipe by Chef Gerald Hirigoyen, owner and executive chef, Piperade and Fringale Restaurants, San Francisco Recognized in Food & Wine magazine’s 2003 Top Ten Best New Wine Lists, Chef Gerald suggests complementing this entrée with a glass of 2001 Turnbull Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc. Serves 4. Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil 2 large onions, thinly sliced 4 medium Anaheim chilies, seeded and thinly sliced 2 bay leaves 8 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered 1 cup dry white wine 3 cups vegetable stock or canned vegetable broth 6 to 8 saffron threads 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 mild dried chili pepper 4 6-ounce cans of Bumble Bee Prime Fillet Solid White Albacore, drained 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Pinch of piment d’Espelette (Basque chili pepper) or mild cayenne powder Directions: Warm 1/2 cup olive oil in a large casserole over high heat. Add onions, Anaheim chilies, bay leaves, and garlic and sauté for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes, wine, vegetable stock, and saffron. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Add salt, pepper, and dried chili pepper, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Add the tuna and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, or until warmed through. Stir only occasionally to avoid breaking apart the fish. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Discard the bay leaves before serving. Serve in shallow soup bowls, and sprinkle with the parsley and piment d’Espelette. Look for Bumble Bee Prime Fillet’s upside-down gold can in most supermarkets nationwide. For more information on Bumble Bee, visit www.bumblebee.com. Courtesy of ARA Content About the author: Courtesy of ARA Content |
A Chicken Recipe for Every Occasion
By Donna Monday
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  Because most of us have grown up eating chicken in every conceivable way, shape, and form. Chicken is by far the most versatile meat used in recipes and will continue to be so as long as it remains relatively inexpensive and easy to prepare. To give you an idea of the vast variety of chicken recipes, I’ve dug up a few favorites that folks are often looking for online: Garlic lemon chicken, beer can chicken, chicken marsala, chicken and dumplings, baked chicken, chicken parmesan, chicken pot pie, bourbon chicken, chicken noodle soup, chicken salad, chicken and dumplings, chicken breast, white chicken chili, fried chicken, chicken tortilla soup, chicken cordon blue or bleu, chicken parmesan, chicken divan, chicken wings, chicken cacciatore, chicken enchiladas, orange chicken, chicken casserole, chicken stew, curry chicken, fried chicken. And that’s just a small sample of the wonderful chicken recipes you can find online. It doesn’t matter if you’re not the greatest cook in the world or if you love to cook but short on time. You’re bound to find several chicken recipes that fit your budget, schedule, and level of cooking expertise. You can bet your sweet chicken noodle that somewhere right now there’s a cook putting a chicken in a pot, oven, pan, or casserole dish getting ready to create another delicious chicken inspired dish. About the author: Copyright 2005 Donna Monday Easy to make – fun to drink http://www.1st-milkshake-n-smoothie-recipes.com/Chicken_bestrecipes.html |
3 Methods For Perfectly Melted Chocolate
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