food--cooking

Tips For Cooking A Steakhouse-Perfect Steak

Food & Cooking Blog

Although it seems like everyone has a solution for cooking that perfect steak, some processes are far more complex than others. If you're looking to wow your significant other with a steak dinner that rivals your local steakhouse, you need to know the tricks of the restaurant trade. Here are a few of the things that restaurant chefs do to turn out that nicely caramelized, perfectly seasoned steak. Choose The Right Cut

15 August 2016

Five Ways To Encourage Students To Eat Their Fruits And Vegetables

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One of the goals of the national school lunch program is to provide students with healthier options, including a mandated serving of fruit and vegetables at lunch. However, you can lead a student to veggies, but you can't make them eat. Here are some ways to help students in your school enjoy their portion of produce instead of throwing them in the trash. 1. Make the serving more kid-friendly. Many schools comply with the school lunch requirement by simply adding cheap fresh fruit to the meal, like a whole apple or banana.

7 August 2016

Tips To Choose The Best Tools To Clean Your Grill Grates

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If you have a gas grill, then you should clean your grill grates at least every fourth time you use the grill. A dirty grill can affect the taste of your food. Debris from the grates can cause smoke to form, and the metal bars will not be as hot as they should be. Also, if food debris is left on the grill, then bacteria can thrive and then transfer to your food.

7 August 2016

3 Tips For A Successful Cocktails And Hors D'oeuvres Wedding Reception

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If you're planning your wedding and aren't sure you really want a traditional sit-down plated dinner, consider having an hors d'oeuvres and cocktails only reception. This is perfect for couples who want to have a more casual, meet-and-greet type affair. Here is what you need to know for this kind of party to work. Let Your Guests Know Ahead Of Time Most people expect a meal when they attend a wedding.

5 August 2016

2 Ways To Maintain Healthy Eating Habits When Eating Out

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The hardest thing when you are trying to get healthier or diet is to maintain healthy eating habits when eating at a restaurant. In many cases, individuals that are trying to diet or eat healthier will think that they simply cannot go to a restaurant or will just accept that a trip to a restaurant will derail their progress for that day, but this doesn't have to be the case. Listed below are two ways to maintain healthy eating habits when eating at a restaurant.

23 June 2016