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30 Jul 2009

Chicken, the French Way

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments Tags: chicken

Chicken is a staple in American cooking, but it’s easy to grow tired of the same old dishes. One easy solution to chicken boredom is to try a simple, delicious French cooking method to make your ho-hum good chicken truly scrumptious. First, take a look at the following French ways to make the most of   Read More…

28 Jul 2009

Tips for Making Cocktails

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments Tags: cocktail equipment, cocktails, stemware, sugar syrup

Cocktails are forever in fashion, although recipe trends may vary. The fun part is, anyone can make a good cocktail as long as they follow a great cocktail recipe (I especially like the cocktail recipes on videos over at Gourmandia.com) and know a few simple techniques.   To begin, equip your home bar with good,   Read More…

24 Jul 2009

Buying and Folding Napkins

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments Tags: buying napkins, cloth napkins, linen like napkins, linen napkins, napkin folding, napkin types

With the rise in interest in not being wasteful (our grandparents called it being frugal; today we call it being green), cloth napkins are making a huge come back. Not that cloth napkins ever went out of style. High quality linen napkins have long been the choice whenever an elegent setting is desired. But today,   Read More…

20 Jul 2009

Is Organic Produce Really Organic?

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments Tags: organic fruits, organic vegetables

Organic is “in.” Pick up any food- or health-related magazine and you’ll see something about organic foods. Shop at any supermarket and you’ll see products on every isle labeled organic. Organic produce must be certified by the U.S. or State Department of Agriculture. And everyone knows this means man-made chemicals aren’t used on them…right?     Read More…

17 Jul 2009

Secrets for the Perfect Pie

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments Tags: fruit pie filling, meringue pie, pie, pie crust

Pies are so beloved, there’s even a National Pie Day (January 23rd). But you don’t need a holiday to make a pie. Pies are an ideal dessert any time of the year. In some households, they aren’t even relegated to an after-meal treat. Fruit pie for breakfast, anyone?   Here are a few secrets to   Read More…

13 Jul 2009

Outdoor Entertaining Made Easy

Kristina Seleshanko 1 Comment Tags: barbeque, BBQ, outdoor decorating, outdoor entertaining, picnic

It’s summer, and the livin’ is easy. And backyard entertaining, so popular at this time of year, is no exception. At least it shouldn’t be. It’s not difficult to go beyond the typical paper-plate BBQ and create a memorable outdoor party. Here are some expert tips to help make your next picnic fantastic:   No   Read More…

08 Jul 2009

Tips for Choosing and Cooking Mushrooms

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments Tags: cooking mushrooms, preparing mushrooms, types of mushrooms, washing mushrooms

There are aout 250 species of North American mushrooms thought edible; only around half of these have decent enough flavor that anybody cooks with them. Among these edible mushrooms, you can expect not just variations in flavor, but variations in texture and moisture content. Therefore, not all mushrooms should be cooked the same way.  Types   Read More…

06 Jul 2009

Expert Tips for Buying Fresh Seafood

Kristina Seleshanko 1 Comment Tags: buying fresh seafood, Fish, seafood recipes, shellfish, storing seafood

Are you certain the seafood you buy is as fresh as possible? Anything less than fresh means your finished meal will not only have compromised flavor, but could also be unhealthy. Here’s how to know you’re buying the freshest fish and shellfish available.   Fresh vs. Frozen Once upon a time, frozen seafood was inferior   Read More…

02 Jul 2009

Tips for Cooking Dorade Fish

Kristina Seleshanko 1 Comment Tags: dorada, dorade, dorado, dourada, golden bream, orata, sea bass, sea beam, snapper, sole

Mild and light-tasting, with juicy and flavorful flesh, Dorade is one of the finest fish available in restaurants. It’s healthy, too. Four ounces of Dorade has about 100 calories, 1 gram of fat, 18.5 grams of protein, 15 milligrams of calcium, and 1.3 grams of iron.There are many names for Dorade, including “dourada,” “dorada,” “dorado,”   Read More…


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