Gourmet Articles

1). Is Chocolate That Healthy? By : Gerald Meyer
It is great news that research has found a food that lowers blood pressure and is healthy for the heart and maybe more. The problem is that the chocolate people consume most is not the kind that was studied. The more popular kinds of chocolate have little or no positive effect on your health. Only certain chocolate may be healthy.
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2). Lima's Gastronomic Boom By : Charlotte De Patre
Although gastronomy has always been deeply rooted in Limeños' idiosyncrasy, the last few years have seen a huge leap in Lima's dining scene. Not only Peru's capital has become tapped with restaurants, both stylish and unpretentious, but many of them seem to be at full capacity all week long. One possible explanation for the boom, besides obvious food quality, is international recognition.
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3). The Amazing Acai Fruit By : Jerry Cahill
Do you know about the Acai Berry Fruit? It is a blueberry like fruit from the Amazon area that exhibits excellent health benefits.
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4). Lardo di Colonnata : A Tuscan Delicacy By : Andrea Flint
Pork is a staple food of the mountain regions of northern Italy, where it's often said that a well butchered pig should leave 'nothing but the oink' behind. As a pig is typically around 30% fat, thrifty locals had to come up with a way to use and preserve this valuable source of protein, and the result is Lardo. Lardo di Colonnata, to give it its full name, is a delicacy produced from pork fat in and around the Tuscan mountain town of Colonnata.
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5). Culinary Traditions Of France By : Kirsten Hawkins
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.
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6). The Incredible Edible Olive By : Lee Dobbins
Olives have been eaten and the oil used since biblical times but it wasn’t until recently that they have enjoyed so much press due to their cardioprotective properties. Find out more about this amazing food including the many varieties of olives available.
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7). Unique Wedding Favors Series: Personalized Tea Favors and Sweet Honey By : Christine Harrell
Learn about the culture of tea favors and just how they are the perfect wedding favor to give at any wedding engagement.
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8). British Cuisine By : Kirsten Hawkins
British cuisine has always suffered from bad press. The simple homespun fare and plain preparation of most traditional British foods pales when compared to French haute cuisine, and it’s not uncommon for food critics to sound almost apologetic when writing about traditional British dishes as if there were something shameful in enjoying a good, thick joint of beef with an accompaniment of Yorkshire pudding.
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9). The Game of Catering By : Frances Coleman
When you first meet a customer for a catering job, you must make the right impression...
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10). Discover How To Turn Any Meal Into A Gourmet Treat By : Lee Dobbins
Are you looking for an easy way to turn your old favorites into something special? Lucky for you there is one secret and easy to use ingredient that can help give some class to almost anything you serve.
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11). White Barbecue Sauce - Sweet, Sour, Tickling and Tangy By : InsaneChicken
BBQ sauce is generally a basic mixture of tomatoes, sugar and vinegar. Tomatoes used can be in various forms such as tomato sauce, paste, puree and even ketchup. Sugar adds sweetness to the barbecue sauce and can either be corn syrup, honey or molasses. The addition of vinegar, on the other hand, lends a sour flavor to the bbq sauce and can be in the form of beer, white or flavored vinegar, wine or citrus juices.
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12). Hooray for Chocolate! By : Nicky Pilkington
There is great news for chocolate lovers...Chocolate is good for your health! Now, we are not talking here about a candy bar but about real chocolate, the kind that contains at least 71% of real cocoa. Something to remember when selecting chocolate is that the darker it is, the less sugar it contains and the better it is for you.
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13). Impress With Duck By : Stacey Moore
It's not always easy for the time-starved cook to stay on top of the latest quick, easy, exciting dishes. So where do the at-home cooks go to learn how to wow guests? These days, people are jumping online in search of trendy, delicious recipes to impress family and friends. Recently, the U.S. Duck Council introduced www.ImpressWithDuck.com-an online resource that provides time-starved cooks with alternative, easy recipes that impress guests with simplicity and style.
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14). The Olive – History and Production By : smgenie
The Olive tree dates back to early ancient times in both biblical and classical writings. In these early writings, the olive oil is referenced as a symbol of both goodness and purity, and the tree represents peace and happiness. In ancient times, the oil was also burnt in sacred lamps at temples during the Olympic Games, and the victor was crowned with its leaves.
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15). Gourmet Food Gift Basket - A Savory Treat For Any Occasion By : Larry A. Johnson
With so many different tastes how does one go about selecting the most choice gourmet gift baskets for a loved one? It's simple, make a list of classic gourmet food gift baskets, go over the list carefully, and choose the one that you think will make your loved one's mouth water the most. Almost any basket chosen with love will be a well-received gift.
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16). Gourmet Gift Baskets Impress Your Business Contacts By : Malorie Dael
If you're used to thinking of gift baskets as cheap woven containers of semi-fresh fruit, you may be interested to discover just how creative gift baskets have become. There's something for everyone, and it's not even limited to food items. FOR GOLFING FANATICS: Got a client who loves to golf? Get him or her a golf-themed gift basket. Most include some gourmet treats, perfect for snacking on the green.
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17). Wrap Your "Claws" Around This-Tips On How To Eat A Lobster By : Wayne Ryan
For the ultimate seafood experience, it's tough to top the sweet flavor of a tender lobster. Here are some succulent suggestions from the experts at Red Lobster on easy ways to crack and eat this delectable dish. Step 1: Where to begin? The claws, with meat that is tender and flavorful, are generally the best place to start. After removing the two front claws, use a nutcracker to crack them open and a lobster fork to remove the meat.
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18). Healthy Chocolate? By : Gerald Meyer
It's great news that research found a food that lowers blood pressure and is healthy for the heart and maybe more. The problem is that the chocolate most Americans consume is not the same kind.
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19). Go Healthy With Tuna And Greek Salads By : Low Jeremy
Tuna is probably the most versatile type of seafood. It is a healthy substitute for meat. It has a distinct taste that makes it perfect for salads as well as sandwich dressing.
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20). Regional Cuisine Of China: Szechuan Style By : Kirsten Hawkins
The Szechuan style of cuisine arose from a culturally distinct area in the central western of part of China, a province known as Sichuan. This area of China came into its own culturally towards the end of the Shang Dynasty, during the 15th century. However, it was also the climate of the area that helped to shape the culinary traditions that were to arise from Sichuan province and make their way into the realm of international cuisine.
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21). Delicious Desserts By : Ryan Fyfe
A "Dessert" is a meal course that usually comes after dinner. Most often Dessert foods are of sweet food but can also be of a strongly flavored food, such as cheese, like cheese cake. The world dessert comes from the Old French word "desservir", which means 'to clear the table'. Often times in the English language dessert is confused with the word desert(note only one "s"), which is a baren peice of land normally with sand as soil.
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22). Change Your Diet, and Eat the Mediterranean Way By : Dave Saunders
Mediterranean food diets are increasing in popularity because they are not based on popularized fads but rather a model which comes from literally thousands of years of use. Discover the principals behind the Mediterranean diet and apply them for a better tasting, and better for you, diet.
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23). Dine in Style Every Day With a Few Simple Steps By : Rodney Wright
In Italy, stylish dining has long been embraced as a relaxing way to unwind after a busy day. So before you order takeout and eat in front of the television, take a cue from the Italians and make each meal a treat. Whether dining alone, with family or with your closest friends, turn an otherwise hurried meal into a chic expression of style with these tips from Ecco Domani Italian wines.
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24). Culinary Arts From Greece By : Keith Londrie
So you want to impress your friends and family with what you cook or you just love to cook and you want to work in this field? Then a culinary art school is perfect for you.
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25). Buying a Barbeque Grill By : Charles Kassotis
Before shopping, give some thought to the type of grill that will best suit your lifestyle, eating habits, and convenience. This article offers guidelines for consideration to those who are planning to buy an outdoor cooking grill.
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