Tag: culinary
group name: joysofcooking
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March 14, 2007 06:54 PM EDT --
In today’s culture, the word ‘bread’ is a bad word to many. Having been on many low-carbohydrate, “no bread allowed” diets in my time, yo-yoing up and down the . . . more
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May 31, 2007 01:21 PM EDT --
Not a fan of Biscotti? You may become one after this recipe...
Chocolate Coconut Biscotti
Ingredients:
3 1/4 oz Butter
3 3/4 oz Granulated sugar
1 1/2 ea Eggs (large)
7 1/4 oz All-Purpose . . . more
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March 19, 2007 05:19 PM EDT --
When researching pies and tarts for school, I learned many things I did not know before about these sweet (and sometimes savory) dishes. In fact, many consider pies to be in the tart family. . . . more
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February 16, 2007 09:55 PM EST --
Most people, when they hear of New Jersey, they think of the airport in Newark, crazy drivers, pollution, littering and obnoxious people. When my husband told us we were moving from California to New Jersey, . . . more
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December 17, 2007 06:47 PM EST --
I just want to share some interesting facts about food that I stubbled upon on the Internet... Enjoy!
To celebrate his victory over Pompey, Julius Caesar gave a banquet at which 150,000 . . . more
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February 02, 2007 11:29 AM EST --
Butter-licious
"Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; and good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts." James Beard (1903-1985)
Anyone who has attempted to . . . more
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February 04, 2007 08:00 AM EST --
Varieties
The hen's egg is the most popular egg consumed, though duck, quail and geese eggs are also eaten. The color of the shell indicates the breed of the hen, whereas the intensity of the color . . . more
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June 14, 2007 02:24 PM EDT --
The current controversies regarding Foie Gras has an interesting impact on the Culinary Arts field.
Wikipedia gives the following explanation of Foie Gras:
"Foie gras is "the liver of . . . more
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July 01, 2007 11:37 PM EDT --
Everyone who loves cooking began learning, somewhere, with some scant essentials and a vivid imagination. I do not know much about the experiences of others here but, for years, I cooked in small . . . more
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July 13, 2007 01:14 PM EDT --
Applesauce Cinnamon Bread
Categories: Bread, Fruit
Yield: 1 loaf
1 1/2 ts bread machine yeast
2 1/2 c bread flour
2 ts brown sugar
1 ts ground cinnamon
1 Tb salt
1 Tb margarine
1/3 c applesauce . . . more
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October 05, 2007 05:45 PM EDT --
OR - “What is Gather.com?”
I accepted an invitation to lunch at the 21 Club in Manhattan last Monday. The occasion could have been to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of . . . more
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February 13, 2008 06:26 PM EST --
This frosting is the best to use on cupcakes or coconut cake!
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 lbs. softened cream cheese
4 sticks (1 lb.) softened, unsalted butter
2 lbs. confectioners' . . . more
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February 02, 2007 09:52 AM EST --
Winter is here. The day is gorgeous with the sun shining. When you open the door, you can feel the cold, yet when you step into the wind, it feels quite bitter. On cold winter days, I like to stay snuggled . . . more
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March 04, 2007 07:52 AM EST --
Geography
The lemon originanted from South-East Asia, possibly India or Malaysia. Now, they are grown in tropical and temperate locations around the world, with California being the USA's major producer. . . . more
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March 04, 2007 07:54 AM EST --
History / Geography
Blueberries originate from Canada and Northern United States.
Science
Vaccinium Corymbosum
Varieties
There are two main varieties of blueberries: the high bush kind, which can grow . . . more
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March 06, 2007 09:07 PM EST --
Mangos
History / Geography
Mangoes are originally from Southeast Asia, where they have grown for over 4000-6000 years. In India, mangoes are considered sacred and India is the world's largest producer . . . more
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March 06, 2007 09:19 PM EST --
History / Geography
Spinach originates from the Middle East, most likely Persia or modern-day Iran. It was brought to Spain via the Moors somewhere between 800 AD and 1200 AD. Cultivation of spinach began . . . more
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March 08, 2007 07:02 PM EST --
History / Geography
The avocado originates from Central America, but is now grown in tropical and sub-tropical climates around the world.
Varieties
The two main kind of avocados found in the USA are: . . . more
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March 17, 2007 10:44 PM EDT --
History / Geography
Early history indicates that rhubarb may have possibly come from Asia, specifically Russia. Rhubarb was used as a medicinal tonic until the 1800's. In Europe, Poland has used . . . more
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March 17, 2007 10:51 PM EDT --
History / Geography
Strawberries are a part of the rose family. They have been growing for hundreds of years in America and in Europe. In ancient times, anything that was grown above the land was considered . . . more
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