How do you get really, really crispy fried chicken? Try these simple frying tips. These will work on your favorite chicken drumsticks or just about anything you want to fry, from fish to porkchops. … [Read more...] about Tips on perfect fried chicken
Food & Drink
The Top Chefs & Restaurants in the World: Infographic
Following the success of our recent visual look at wine, we once again present an infographic- this time presenting the top chefs and restaurants in the world, as of 2011. Celebrity chefs and their restaurants have become more popular than ever before in recent times. With shows hosted by the likes of Gordon Ramsey in the US and European shows featuring chefs such as Raymond … [Read more...] about The Top Chefs & Restaurants in the World: Infographic
A Truly Italian Recipe For Life
It's not often here at o5 we write about recipes in the traditional sense- as in food. But sometimes the taste buds dictate and as the irreverent George Bernard Shaw wrote: "There is no love sincerer than the love of food...". And one has to say, with all the lifestyle tips in the world, a life starved of good food is lacking some balance! There is no better country or culture … [Read more...] about A Truly Italian Recipe For Life
7 tips for better piecrusts
The phrase 'as easy as pie' is misleading. While the ingredients are simple (fat, flour and liquid) it can be very tricky to create a flaky and flavorful crust. In fact, most of us will mess it up the first two or three times we do it—or spend years baking an 'okay' pie and wonder why it never tastes the way Grandma used to make it. This article reveals some secrets to a … [Read more...] about 7 tips for better piecrusts
Tips for preserving the freshness of spices
No kitchen is ever complete without spices. They come fresh or dried, fine or coarsely ground, powdered or paste, in oil or water. Choosing which type to use would depend on the kind of dish you're making, and the flavors that you want to bring out. Here are some tips on choosing spices and storing them to keep their flavors at their best for longer periods. … [Read more...] about Tips for preserving the freshness of spices