Archive for the ‘Food and Drinks’ Category

Get your Gourmet Cookie gifts from best store on the internet

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

It is very common among people that whenever they would like to appreciate others, they present them with gifts and reciprocate their affection. This is what followed throughout the entire world. If you too would like to show someone your love or affection then go and get the gourmet cookie gifts from the best store on net and present it to your loved ones. Gourmet cookies gifts are available in wide range on the net, so people need to browse through the site offering gourmet cookie gifts to find the one that they would like to offer their loved ones. Shopping on the net is very simple because people can browse through the gifts with their price, category and etc.

Once the order is received, online store ships the fresh and delicious gourmet food basket to the corresponding address given by the person who places the order. Depending on the special event such as wedding, birthday and etc. those gourmet food basket gifts are categorized accordingly and this helps everyone to make their gift selection simple. With the best online store, people can get gourmet chocolate chip cookies at best price and also at finer quality. Most of the stores prepare gourmet chocolate chip cookies in such a way that commercial oils, preservatives, trans fats are completely avoided while preparing the cookie.

Knives for Your Daily Needs

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Without cutting knives people won’t be able to do any of their work. Starting from the vegetables to chicken everything should be cut into slices and should be used for preparation of dinner. There are varieties of knives available in the market, which help people in activities like cooking and hunting. Buck Knives are one of the famous brands of knives available in the market. These knives are mainly used by hunters, fishermen, campers, military and law enforcement agencies. They come with a lifetime guarantee. Most of us have an idea of using a pocket knife for daily needs like cutting fruits, vegetables etc.

Bench made Knives are used for daily needs, they can be closed and fit inside small pockets. Most of the people take these knives in their pockets. Bench made knives are also used for hunting purposes. Most of these sharp knives are usually preferred by fishermen. People who are looking for fine, sturdy, and rugged quality knives can prefer Gerber knives. These knives possess stainless steel blades which do not get rusted easily and work for long duration. Some of the blades used for these knives are coated with titanium to protect them from getting blunt.

Any ideas for cooking soy chorizo?

Thursday, July 31st, 2008


Haven’t used it before. Does it cook like regular sausage? Anything I should know before I cook it?

 

It crumbles easily and it doesn’t stick like a real sausage. I put it in my jambalaya rice, stir fry for taco fillings, crumbles it on homemade pizza, pasta sauce and stir fry with veggies. But it taste so good especially on pizza. Just do trial and error you may come up with something better than mine!

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simmer it in a pan with an ample amount of water. then you let the water boils out after that you put little cooking oil and you wait until it turns into golden brown.

Tips on baking chicken?

Friday, July 18th, 2008


Hey there, so I nrmally poach my chicken. I use boneless, skinless chicken breast, well needless to say, I gave it a try, I cooked it at 450 F for 20 minutes, it was all pink, so I let it cook a bit longer, I gave up once it was still pink after another few minutes of cooking and I poached it, any tips to make it taste nice and tender? Or wahtever.

 

No matter how you season your chicken, I have found that the trick to tender juicy chicken is to cover it with foil for the first hour of baking at 350 F. Check and see if it is still pink, if it is cover it and cook it a bit longer. Once it is cooked through uncover and turn oven up to 450 F for about 10 minutes. This will allow the outside to get a good texture while the inside stays tender and juicy.

Do you have to reserve the beach if your having a party there?

Saturday, July 12th, 2008


Maybe. It depends on the regulations at that particular beach. If it’s a city park then you should phone the parks department in your city to find out about their picnicking regulations

What’s it mean when bartenders recommend you “call your ___”?

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

I’ve been on bartender websites where they say “I’d say develop a taste for Manhattans (call your whiskey/bourbon!)” and “Start your journey with scotch start ordering a Rusty Nail (scotch and Drambuie; and call out your scotch!)”

What does “call your [drink]” mean? Is it like be specific or give a brand name of the scotch, vodka, whiskey, etc?

A call drink is when you specifically name the brand of alcohol you want in your drink. If not, the bartender is going to servce you whatever is their well liquor, usually the cheapest stuff they carry.

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I’ve never heard that, it makes sense though, but it seems kind of rude. I’d think you’d tell them when they asked for your order in the first place. I’ve heard of calling your tab.

Looking for someone to tell me How you cook Lamb Chops ?

Monday, June 9th, 2008

I am in the USA and want to know how to make great Lamb Chops ~ British style Please. ALso if ther eis a place in the USA where I can buy British spices, tea etc.

 

some great answers here and as always each to their own,my way of cooking lamb chops is simple but tasty,
1..grill switched to medium,
2,lamb chops placed on baco foil.
3..grill for 4 Min’s max either side,
4..remove from grill and put either french/englsh mustard on the chops..
back under grill for another 3 Min’s max..
lamb chops require minimum cooking time and should retain a slight pinkness in the middle,your chops can be served with baby new potatoes,fresh green peas and sauteed carrots,mint is by way of tradition served on a side dish.

as an alternative to mustard you can put blue cheese on the chops and remove chops from grill when the cheese has melted

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Grilling meltingly tender, marinated lamb chops is one of life’s simple pleasures.

1 cup (20g) cilantro, roughly chopped
6 Tbsp brown sugar
4 Tbsp dark soy sauce
4 Tbsp mirin, Chinese rice wine or sherry
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
16 single-rib lamb chops

To serve: Grilled potatoes, green salad or steamed green beans
Combine the cilantro, brown sugar, soy sauce, mirin and garlic in a shallow baking dish. Add the chops, turning well to coat in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for up to 24 hours.

Preheat the grill or grill pan to very hot. Brush with oil. Grill the chops to taste (4-6 minutes on each side for medium) until the edges are browned and caramelized. Transfer the chops to a platter and allow to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving with grilled potatoes and a green salad or steamed green beans.

Any restaurants that serve snake?

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Ok, So I’ve seen many movies where people go to restaurants and they serve snake… cooked I hope. Does any one know of a restaurant that serves snake in San Fransisco, CA?

 

 

Sometimes served as a special at Hung To Seafood Restaurant. It’s located at 221 S Spruce Ave,South San Francisco, CA 94080. You can call them at (650) 877-0828 or visit their website, www.hungtoseafood.com.

However, your best bet is to go to Hong Kong. On Kweilin Street, most restaurants serve snake from about $6 for a common snake to about $100 for a king cobra. The snake is usually served in a soup and is prepared fresh, meaning, yes, there are live snakes in the restaurants. Btw, they are rumored to taste like chicken.

 

Reviews for Hung to Seafood Resturant - http://www.yelp.com/biz/hung-to-seafood-…

Snake Soup in Hong Kong - http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg…

Gourmet Chocolate Coins

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Chocolate Gold Coins are a great way to make a ’sweet’ impression at your next event. There are many wonderful shops online that offer chocolate treats for a wide variety of events such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and sweet 16 parties. The 70 piece chocolate coin drum is a popular option for weddings and acts as a beautiful table centerpiece. You can choose to put the bride and groom names on your custom chocolate coins along with your wedding date in one of many elegant design styles.

If you are looking for gourmet chocolate coins that look like real money, there are some great options there as well. You can have chocolate coins produced that look like actual money with popular denominations printed on them. Many places use the finest 100% Belgian milk chocolate for their chocolate coins, creating a taste difference you’re sure to appreciate. You can place your order at any time, and during summer months the chocolate coins are packed in fully insulated shipping containers with frozen ice packs to keep your chocolate candy coins cool during shipping. For the best way to tastefully express any message or sentiment to your guest and clients, consider chocolate lollipops and other treats for your next event.

Drink Coffee for Less

Friday, April 4th, 2008

Are you on a budget? If so then you may want to consider checking into the available automatic coffee machines for your home. You should definitely have a coffee machine in your home. These automatic coffee centers actually make very good coffee and the good things is they can save you a great deal of money over the course of a month.

For example, if you were spending $75 a month on store brand coffees you might find that you can get some coffee that is just as good but costs a lot less. In fact, you might solve some expenses by buying the coffee machines. They make life really easy because they have many benefits.

One of them is having the coffee machine turn on first thing in the morning. You will wake up to hot fresh coffee that is not only hot and full of caffeine but also because it is so good. It really is important for when guests stop over or for when you simply want to have a cup of coffee. Go ahead and buy your own coffee machine and you will have happier mornings.