http://www.pacificarticles.com en-us http://www.pacificarticles.com N/A rchamria@gmail.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:16:33 -0500 20 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/7952/1/Chef-coats/Chef-coats.html The present article has been read by many of our visitors and greatly appreciated. Hopefully you will enjoy it likewise. For a chef to stand out from the crowd it is sometimes necessary that a... michael01@pacificarticles.com (Michael01 ) Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/7951/1/Cajun-chef/Cajun-chef.html Good research has resulted into writing this article for you, I hope it helps. There are many unlike styles of making food as there are cultural groups. Each person brings their own distinguishing... michael01@pacificarticles.com (Michael01 ) Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/7950/1/Cooking-for-two/Cooking-for-two.html I would like to cover every aspect of this topic. In order to keep things short I have only included the major topics detailed as good as possible. We all love to eat wonderful foods that are... michael01@pacificarticles.com (Michael01 ) Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/7949/1/Become-a-chef/Become-a-chef.html Everyone in the world loves food. There is nevertheless a deviation between eating homemade food and the food that you will get in a five star restaurant or any other high quality dining establishment... michael01@pacificarticles.com (Michael01 ) Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3695/1/Fond-of-Fondue/Fond-of-Fondue.html It seemed as if a fondue pot was considered de rigueur in gift giving back in the 1970s and then these versatile pots found themselves tucked away in some far corner of your kitchen, never to be seen again. Three decades later, fondue has returned to its rightful position in things culinary. terry_kaufman@pacificarticles.com (Terry Kaufman) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3694/1/Choosing-Fresh-Fruit-or-Who-Put-the-Worm-in-My-Apple/Choosing-Fresh-Fruit-or-Who-Put-the-Worm-in-My-Apple.html It is fairly easy to judge the quality of most fresh fruits by just looking at their external appearance. With the following list of many of the most frequently eaten raw fruits, you will be ready and able to properly choose fresh fruit to titillate your tongue. terry_kaufman@pacificarticles.com (Terry Kaufman) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3693/1/Pressure-Cookers-Their-The-Care-and-Feeding-or-Is-That-My-Dinner-Hanging-From-the-Ceiling/Pressure-Cookers-Their-The-Care-and-Feeding-or-Is-That-My-Dinner-Hanging-From-the-Ceiling.html No more than a generation or two ago, cooking dinner “under pressure” had turned into hand-to-cooker combat with mops, rags, and sponges against dripping walls and puddles. Basically, the modern pressure cooker is a kitchen pot with an elaborate lid making a tight, complete seal so that the explosions of yore are not even a condition that might present itself to an absentminded chef. terry_kaufman@pacificarticles.com (Terry Kaufman) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3692/1/Pots-and-Pans---Bring-Them-On/Pots-and-Pans---Bring-Them-On.html Remember the joy you felt as a toddler when Mom let you play with those shiny, and noisy, pots and pans? You have grown up to covet the pots and pans you see online. Your time has come. Bring them on! You will need to carefully plan your budget. Sometimes it is better to buy fewer high-quality pieces rather than grabbing every piece of cookware in sight on the bargain table. What will you need to start? Everyone, from novice to master chef, needs the basics: Roasters, Saucepans, and Skillets. terry_kaufman@pacificarticles.com (Terry Kaufman) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3691/1/A-Simple-Technique-For-Turning-Your-Favorite-Omelet-Recipes-Into-The-Perfect-Omelet/A-Simple-Technique-For-Turning-Your-Favorite-Omelet-Recipes-Into-The-Perfect-Omelet.html Are burnt eggs and omelets that crumble into tiny pieces if you do so much as think wrongly about them ruining your best omelet recipes? If any of these five things has happened to you, keep reading for an easy way to create the perfect omelet for virtually all omelet recipes. derek_blandford@pacificarticles.com (Derek Blandford) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3690/1/Scottish-Haggis-Recipe/Scottish-Haggis-Recipe.html Another Scottish favourite recipe! marius_bezuidenhout@pacificarticles.com (Marius Bezuidenhout) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3689/1/Why-is-Some-Stainless-Steel-Cookware-More-Expensive-than-Others/Why-is-Some-Stainless-Steel-Cookware-More-Expensive-than-Others.html There is a wide range of prices for stainless steelcookware because there is a wide range of quality. Basically you get what you pay for. mary_kent@pacificarticles.com (Mary Kent) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3688/1/Why-You-Should-Learn-The-Basics-Of-Gourmet-Cooking/Why-You-Should-Learn-The-Basics-Of-Gourmet-Cooking.html Gourmet cooking may seem inaccessible, something only wealthy people can enjoy, or even intimidating. There's no reason to feel this way about it. If you're interesting in gourmet cooking, that's the most important part. gregg_hall@pacificarticles.com (Gregg Hall) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3687/1/Its-So-Easy-A-Caveman-Could-Do-It-Cooking-With-Charcoal/Its-So-Easy-A-Caveman-Could-Do-It-Cooking-With-Charcoal.html There's nothing like the smell of food cooking on a barbeque grill. It fills the air, making your mouth water and your neighbors envious. Many people are now opting to use gas grills, because they are not as messy as the charcoal ones, but nothing can replace the taste of charcoal broiled food gregg_hall@pacificarticles.com (Gregg Hall) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3686/1/Some-Must-Have-Grilling-Tips-For-First-Time-Grillers/Some-Must-Have-Grilling-Tips-For-First-Time-Grillers.html If you have not tried grilling, you should, it's a lot of fun and the food is delicious! Here are a few tips to help you get started if you haven't grilled before. gregg_hall@pacificarticles.com (Gregg Hall) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3685/1/How-to-Make-Authentic-Mexican-Cerviche/How-to-Make-Authentic-Mexican-Cerviche.html When I mention the word "cerviche" to people I am usually questioned, "what the ___is that?" After they taste my recipe for true Mexican cerviche they are begging me to teach them how to make it. gregg_hall@pacificarticles.com (Gregg Hall) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3684/1/Cookbook-Crooks-They-Cost-How-Much-No-Way-Top-10-E-Cookbook-Review/Cookbook-Crooks-They-Cost-How-Much-No-Way-Top-10-E-Cookbook-Review.html People sell e-cookbooks on line for outrageous amounts of money. Our staff reviewed over 50 e-cookbooks and narrowed them down to the top-10 for quality and price. If you are into cooking and want to save money this may be the article for you. jim_hart@pacificarticles.com (Jim Hart) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3683/1/Competition-BBQ-Brisket-Selection-and-Preperation/Competition-BBQ-Brisket-Selection-and-Preperation.html Brisket is one of the toughest meats to cook properly. Find out how to select and prepare this cut of meat like we do in BBQ competitions, resulting in a melt in your mouth product! mike_gerardy@pacificarticles.com (Mike Gerardy) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3682/1/Competition-BBQ-Pork-Selection-and-Preperation/Competition-BBQ-Pork-Selection-and-Preperation.html Learn how to select and prepare pork for BBQ cookoffs. Using this info will do wonders for backyard bbq'ers too! mike_gerardy@pacificarticles.com (Mike Gerardy) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3680/1/BBQ-Tips-Tricks-and-Techniques/BBQ-Tips-Tricks-and-Techniques.html In this atricle I explain different methods used on the competition bbq circuit. These are the real tips, tricks and techniques we use to win regularly in KCBS sanctioned cookoffs! mike_gerardy@pacificarticles.com (Mike Gerardy) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3679/1/Get-Cookin-in-BBQ-Competitions/Get-Cookin-in-BBQ-Competitions.html BBQ competitions are more popular than ever, often featured on The Food Network. Find out how YOU can get involved competing and judging these events. mike_gerardy@pacificarticles.com (Mike Gerardy) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3678/1/Best-Way-to-Cook-a-Steak-sSs-Style/Best-Way-to-Cook-a-Steak-sSs-Style.html Everyday tips for you to use at home or at your next BBQ. Your guests will be impressed with the flavour and tenderness of a great steak cooked like a professional. Cooking your steak is not about just leaving it on the grill, but knowing its ok to turn and season and get the feel of the correct doneness of your steak. Practicing these touch techniques will give you a perfect steak every time. graham_manvell@pacificarticles.com (Graham Manvell) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3677/1/Introducing-The-Latest-Rage-In-Cookware-Selection---Celebrity-Endorsed-Pots-Pans-And-Skillets/Introducing-The-Latest-Rage-In-Cookware-Selection---Celebrity-Endorsed-Pots-Pans-And-Skillets.html The latest rage in cookware selection is celebrity endorsed pots and pans. Everyone from Emeril Legasse to Martha Stewart have their own line of cookware. Whether you want the high end selections of Emeril or Rocco or you prefer the Martha Stewart more budget conscious "Everyday" collection, so you can cook with the stars. tim_gorman@pacificarticles.com (Tim Gorman) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3676/1/Great-Ideas-for-a-Romantic-Dinner/Great-Ideas-for-a-Romantic-Dinner.html A scrumptious dinner with some sweet-scented candles and flowers is really worth coming home to. ron_zvagelsky@pacificarticles.com (Ron Zvagelsky) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3675/1/How-to-Cook-Kale/How-to-Cook-Kale.html Kale is a form of cabbage with its own distinctively hearty taste. You can use it for extra bite in salads, or cook it as a side dish. Two easy ways and traditiional ways to cook kale are by boiling and sauteeing. However you choose to cook and serve it, here is some advice on doing it right. sarah_sandori@pacificarticles.com (Sarah Sandori) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3674/1/How-to-Cook-Bok-Choy/How-to-Cook-Bok-Choy.html Long familiar to Chinese cooks, and to those who love Chinese food, bok choy is showing up in a wide You might find it spelled as "bak choi" or even "paakvariety of other types of dishes. Packing a nutritional wallop, it is also readily available the year around and is easy to prepare and cook. Here are some tips for eating it raw, zapping in the microwave as a side dish, and using it in a delicious stir fry. sarah_sandori@pacificarticles.com (Sarah Sandori) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3673/1/How-to-Cook-A-Spiny-Lobster/How-to-Cook-A-Spiny-Lobster.html If you travel to the Caribbean islands or along the coast of Central America, you'll often see lobster on restaurant menus. This isn't the true, or Maine type, lobster you may be more familiar with, but rather a somewhat similar looking creature called the spiny lobster or rock lobster. Spiny lobsters are every bit as delicious as their more northern distant relative. But there are some differences between the two that you should be aware of, especially if you're the one doing the cooking. sarah_sandori@pacificarticles.com (Sarah Sandori) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3672/1/How-to-Cook-A-Cactus-Pear/How-to-Cook-A-Cactus-Pear.html Cactus pear, or prickly pear, grows abundantly in many locations throughout the United States as well as in Mexico and elsewhere. It can be cooked in a wide variety of recipes. Here are some easy ways to prepare and serve this versatile plant. sarah_sandori@pacificarticles.com (Sarah Sandori) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3671/1/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-the-Incan-Superfood/How-to-Cook-Quinoa-the-Incan-Superfood.html If you haven’t tried quinoa yet, you owe it to yourself and your family to cook and serve some tonight. This cereal-like food was eaten for thousands of years by the Incas of South America, to whom it was sacred. And no wonder. It is one of the most nutritional foods in the world, higher in essential amino acids than wheat--yet unlike wheat, quinoa is gluten free. Here are some tips on delicious and easy ways to prepare this wonder food. sarah_sandori@pacificarticles.com (Sarah Sandori) Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/1621/1/Alone-In-the-Kitchen-Stirring-Up-Mindfulness/Alone-In-the-Kitchen-Stirring-Up-Mindfulness.html Julia Child had a lot to teach us--and not only about cooking. mayatalisman_frost@pacificarticles.com (Maya Talisman Frost) Sat, 29 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400