Going on a culinary adventure when traveling to another country is one of the best ways to really experience another culture. Unfortunately, eating in another country is an adventure for a completely different reason. Because of sanitation and contamination there is the risk that you might get sick or contract an illness if you eat questionable food or in dubious … [Read more...] about Travel Know-How: Avoid These Things So You Won’t Get Sick
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Cooking Big in a Small Kitchen
Whipping up culinary masterpieces in a tiny kitchen should be a medal-winning accomplishment. When your workspace is crowded and disorganized everything's more of a challenge. If you love collecting kitchen gadgets the problem becomes even worse as every nook and cranny becomes crammed with next-to-useless one-use wonders. Since it doesn't look like the Olympics is going to … [Read more...] about Cooking Big in a Small Kitchen
What are some easy Chinese dishes that a new cook can try?
You can't go wrong with a noodle soup (you just boil the meat and add vegetables and noodles), or a stir-fry like sweet and sour pork. You can also get pre-prepared chinese sauces to help add that familiar flavor of your favorite dishes. … [Read more...] about What are some easy Chinese dishes that a new cook can try?
Tips for making herb-infused olive oil
Herb-infused olive oils can be used as a base for salad dressings or pasta sauces, or served alongside chunks of bread for a quick but hearty snack. They are also wonderful gifts for friends during the holidays—they look impressive (especially in a long, thin glass bottle)—but are very cheap to make. Here are some basic steps. … [Read more...] about Tips for making herb-infused olive oil
TIps for preparing chutney
If you have a vegetable garden, or if a fruit is in season and you can buy it really cheap, then why not try to make a chutney? Chutneys make great sidings for grilled meats, and can even be bottled and given away as presents. Here are some tips for making them at home. … [Read more...] about TIps for preparing chutney