Entries by Elena and Alfredo

Parmigiana with Potatoes

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A delicious dish, prepared by analogy of Italian Parmigiana, only here instead of eggplant, is a potatoes. Bake at 356F about 40-50 min/ or until golden brown and soft potatoes.







Five Environmentally Friendly Kitchen Goodies

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Where it used to be that choosing environmentally-friendly products was a niche activity, today’s consumer feels very differently. Statistics show that roughly one-third of all consumers are not only seeking to make more environmentally-friendly purchases, but they prefer sustainable brands. This interested in environmentally-friendly products has prompted companies to look at the way they develop, […]







How the evolution of blade design has shaped the knife world of today

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Knives are a strange breed. Most people don’t really feel one way or another about them, but there is also the fact that some people love them while there are others who go out of their way to stay as far away from them as possible. Sure, the people in the latter group are not […]







Kosher Dietary Rules to Remember

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Kosher meals are under Jewish law. People who follow this faith can only eat foods prepared following the guidelines. Kosher means suitable or pure. Jewish people consider these foods as fit for consumption. These rules might seem harsh and challenging to follow, but they do not in any way adversely affect the quality of the […]







5 Fabulous Dishes to Make This Spring

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Spring is not that far away anymore and although it is still freezing cold in some parts of the country, things will begin to warm up in a few weeks’ time, as spring slowly begins to make its way into the Northern Hemisphere. As a cooking enthusiast, we should all be ready to welcome the […]







The Paleo Diet: Is Going Back to Our Roots Really That Great

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Picture a muscular and agile caveman, pre-farming days, hunting and gathering for food to eat. He eats food that is considered healthy these days, but the thing is, he didn’t have much choice. It was all that was available in his time.







Rainbow Surprise Cake Recipe

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The thing that is generally expected to be one of the peaks of a party – and cause an outburst of cheers and hoorays from both young boys and girls and mellower boys and girls – is the cutting up of the cake. This is the moment that draws the attention of everyone present, including […]







Chicken with Matcha? Why Not?

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It is safe to say that chicken is among the handful of food items that can be found in almost every culture’s cuisine. This should come as no surprise because this meat has a universal appeal to it. It’s healthier than many other kinds of meats, so health-conscious individuals tend to gravitate toward it. It […]







Deck Ovens: A More Sustainable Bread Baking Option

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Bread baking is certainly not new in the modern day. People have been baking bread for thousands of years, and through these years, different types of bread have been developed and also perfected so that we can today enjoy them in many ways.







Orange Brioches. Delicious Sweet Buns

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Delicious sweet buns. Ingredients and cooking flour 550 gr. butter 80 gr. 2 yolks 1 egg, 120 gr. Milk 5- 6 tbsp. sugar (adjust the sweetness to taste) 25 gr. fresh yeast 100 gr. orange juice and zest of 1 large orange. Leave the dough to ferment for 2-3 hours. Formed buns leave for 30-40 […]







Different Ways of How to Sharpen Kitchen Knives

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Every knife has its limit. Instead of throwing a good knife away all because it got dull and buying a replacement is not cost-efficient. A dull knife is an easy fix especially if you do it properly. In as much as a knife’s purpose depends on the tip of its edges, the only way we […]







How To Prepare A Pre-Prom Party

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You know what makes the teens all excited? The prom night. And it is not only the night because the celebration starts way earlier. A pre-prom party is a nice way to start this crazy evening. This is a nice opportunity to relax a little bit with your friends and admire each one’s outfits. From […]







How To Spend Less When Eating Out

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With the holiday seasons here it is likely that you are probably going to find yourself in a variety of restaurants. Maybe you are treating distant relatives to a meal. Maybe you are attending a work function. Whatever the situation is, it is no secret that more and more Americans are eating out these days. […]







7 Must-Try Christmas Cocktail Recipes

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With the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to spice up your drink menu. We have seven must-try Christmas cocktails that are sure to bring your guests some holiday cheer.







6 Food Safety Tips Every Restaurateur Should Know

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In the UK, there are roughly 500, 000 reported cases of food poisoning each year, with an additional 10 million cases of gastrointestinal health issues (which might also be food related). Furthermore, there are several unreported cases of food poisoning, as the NHS states that people do get over mild-bouts of food poisoning at home, […]