The flower of salts Fleur de Sel literally translates as Flower of Salt and is hand harvested sea salt. The name 'Fleur' arose because the salt has a slight scent of violets as it dries. Traditional...
Origins of Mustard a short historic overview Mustard grains were known in Antiquity, the Chinese grew mustard over 3,000 years ago! Ancient Mediterranean cultures used mustard. Egyptians, Greeks and...
Many ebayers may not know where foie gras comes from and how it is made. The ducks raised for this "delicacy" are bred in huge factory-farm type buildings. They are often crowded 6 or more to a tiny...
Making your own homemade egg rolls? Make it extra special by making your own sweet sour sauce! Or use the sauce to make a Pork Chop Bake. Ingredients: 1 T soy sauce 2 T ketchup 1 1/2 C pineapple juice...
For the millions who love it, eating sushi can be a near spiritual experience. The ingredients are the very best, and it is important that they are respectfully handled. The glistening, perfect pieces of food...
Chicken Piccata 1 pound skinned chicken breast, sliced thin, or chicken tenders 1 cup flour with a sprinkle of granulated garlic, salt and pepper 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 pound fresh...
If you're looking for a new taste, this recipe has never been written down before this. On a cold day this heavy cream soup will warm and fill you very nicely. From my mother-in-law to my grandchildren,...
You've probably seen the term 'Cold Pressed' on a few olive oil labels and 'Extra Virgin' on even more. I would like to share with you what cold pressed means, how it's used and how it has a direct connection...
How to get started making aebleskiver. When you are shopping for your first aebleskiver pan, you invaribly start to wonder what you should get. There are so many different types and makes. First you should...
1. BENEFICIAL EFFECTS - Extra-virgin olive oil exerts a number of beneficial effects on our organism. It protects, stimulates and reduces inflammation in the lining of the stomach and intestines. It helps the...