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Tortilla Chicken Drumsticks Gourmet | May 2009 by Melissa Roberts Yield: Makes 4 (main course) servings Active time: 20 min Total time: 1 hr Tortilla chips go well with more than just salsa, and if you’re looking for crunchy drumsticks, why not start Best of the best chocolate flavours Cadbury's Local 'n Lekker limited edition chocolate range made its debut four years ago. Cadbury chocolate marketing director, Greg Banach, says that the company has reintroduced three of the country's most popular flavours - Marula and Ice Cream, Mint Bring Southwestern flavor to your kitchen Cooking inspiration can strike at any time. Sometimes those flashes of culinary genius come from spotting the perfect produce or the smell of a familiar aroma. Me? I’m often inspired by travels and regional cuisine. My parents loved to travel and often Brooklyn's DUMBO: History, Chocolate And Bridges NEW YORK -- Four centuries in 30 minutes. That's what tourists get in trendy DUMBO. The history of this offbeat Brooklyn neighborhood includes Dutch settlers, George Washington, Walt Whitman, the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, and a 21st-century Chicken kebabs as flavorful as their beef cousins Extract not available. Chocolate cake Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 1 hour Serves: 8 people 12345 Rating: 3.8 / 5 Voted! Ingredients For the cake 100g soft butter 250ml milk 300g self-raising flour, sifted 100g plain chocolate, melted 15g cocoa powder, sifted 1 tsp bicarbonate of Cookies: Giant Crisp Chocolate Chip Cookies | Submitted By: Patricia Boccaccio Giant chocolate chip cookies like in the bakery. Cork'd Wine Tasting Recap: We travel to Washington DC to introduce the Octavin Home Wine Bar Washington, DC is a special place. It represents the voice of democracy, the freedom of speech, and a wave of forward thinking. With that in mind, can you think of a better place to introduce an innovative new line of wine packaging? Dan Lepard's parsley cheese scones recipe I've lowered the fat and increased the flavour, fibre and moistness in these easy-peasy cheesy scones – good for picnics. Makes eight to 10. 75g rolled oats, plus more for the top50ml buttermilk1 large egg50ml sunflower or corn oil1 large bunch Epicurious' recipe chief talks farmers markets, potluck picnics Posted by Judy Hevrdejs Tanya Steel, goddess of that great recipe site epicurious.com, is on a roll, talking about her love of farmers markets (“We are very obsessed with farmers markets”) and that summertime joy, the potluck picnic. In Chicago... How to Keep Your Food Safe: Fruits and Veggies Our complete guide to safe—and delicious—food preparation Recent health scares with spinach and tomatoes have reminded us that fruits and vegetables can be as much of a food safety risk as meats. Produce can be contaminated with bacteria like E. coli How to Make Edible Photo Chocolate Heart Frames An edible chocolate photo frame makes a lovely gift for Valentine's Day and many other occasions. You can make frames of any size using the same method. Laminate the photo you're framing so it isn't stained by the chocolate. Recent Article published on Linguine With Zucchini and Chickpeas ipe goes well with... Blueberry Cobbler Ingredients 12 ounces linguine (3/4 of a box) 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 small zucchini, cut into thin half-moons kosher salt 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper Lobster Sauce With Noodles > Chinese Sauces, Seasonings This lobster sauce recipe uses both pork and shrimp and is served over lo mein noodles. It is a variation on my lobster sauce recipe that has been submitted by a reader. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Chinese dried black beans Manchego Cheese and Garlic Dogs A roasted garlic and red pepper relish replaces the usual pickle in this Spanish take on hot dogs. Makes 6 By Andrew Schloss Photograph by Kenji Toma Ingredients RELISH 2 large heads of garlic, top 1/2 inch cut off 5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, Money Diet, Week 31: Sampling the pizza diet Much as I love the idea of the pizza diet, I don't see it taking off. As you may have heard -- it's received quite a bit of press over the past several months -- Matt McClellan, a St. Petersburg, Fla., pizzeria owner, has been championing what he calls Money Diet, Week 31: Sampling the pizza diet Much as I love the idea of the pizza diet, I don't see it taking off. As you may have heard -- it's received quite a bit of press over the past several months -- Matt McClellan, a St. Petersburg, Fla., pizzeria owner, has been championing .' He says Chocolate: Cow Pies | Submitted By: Cathie They are very yummy and I made them as is written. Next time I think I will cream the butter, peanut butter, and sugar first. Then add the eggs, corn syrup, vanilla, and baking soda, and so on. This just seems more logical since mixing the thick peanut Organic Food at the Bicycle Races! The Tour de France may be the king of biking events, but do they serve organic food there? Here in Pennsylvania, we are blessed to have a velodrome nearby. Not just any velodrome, but one of the best in the country. Most people have never heard Portland, Ore. Thurs. Farmers Market—NW 23rd Ave. When I stumble upon a farmers market, I love to walk around, take in the smells and look at the mingling colors of the fruits, vegetables and flowers. This is from yesterday’s Portland Farmers Market on NW 23rd Avenue… Tagged as: farmers markets, Are Organic Foods Over-hyped? News accounts of organic agriculture and organic food are more likely to be positive than negative and inaccurately claim organic food is safer, according to Kansas State University's Doug Powell. Tarpon easing curbs on farmers market operator TARPON SPRINGS - Whoever is tapped to take over the city's downtown farmers market should not feel so hampered by their contract with the city. This past winter the market achieved a measure of success, despite some problems. It was held Sundays The Perfect Summer Fare: 1 Superfood, 4 Simple Ways I like to say: When all else fails, eat cheese! It truly is the wunderkind of festive summer fare. Cheese lovers abound--and there truly is no superfood that is easier to prepare and serve, even on short notice. You're certain to please (just about) ThingsPureAndOrganic.com Debuts to Support Green Lifestyle with Organic Foods Founder of ThingsPureAndOrganic.com, John Miller is pleased to voice the launch of his brand-new website. Shoppers will discover a premium selection of all-natural foods, beverages, essential oils and bath and body products designed to deliver pure Tofu Takes to a Simple, Spicy Salad I HAVE probably eaten 30 times at Szechuan Gourmet, a Chinese restaurant not far from the New York Times building. The pressed tofu and celery salad is so unusual and so good that I can honestly say I have never gone there (except maybe the first time or US Open Tennis Tickets - Sponsored Link Ad - Get Great Ticket Selecion & Prices to US Open Tennis Championship in New York Weekend reads: A farmers market holiday, our right to water, and more Extract not available. What would you serve these 5 mega stars? What happens when cooks read 'Us Weekly'? We end up fantasizing about what we'd serve top stars if they just happened to stop by for a bite out on one of our patios. Here's what we came up with for these five mega stars. What would you serve up? Lunch Where is my local farmers market? Extract not available. Zero Zero opens in S.F. It seems fitting that an enormous, brightly painted mural on the second floor of Zero Zero, the new venture from Bruce Hill (Bix, Picco) that opened Wednesday, features a playful Pinocchio stepping on a pizza. The kitchen churns out pizzas from Mugnaini ‘To really know wine you have to taste The Jem’ We asked a few industry professionals what they think of Kevin Arnold’s most personal offering yet Waterford Estate has a vision: to create the best red wine in South Africa, one that has what it takes to stand up to the best of the best red wines in |
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ANSWERS TO COMMONLY ASKED COFFEE QUESTIONS ORIGIN 2. What is Arabica coffee? TASTE 1. Why doesn't my coffee at home taste as good as the coffee in your store? 2. Does each coffee type taste distinctively different? 3. How does the roast affect a coffee's taste? 4. Which coffee tastes best? 5. Why do some coffees taste strong and bitter? PREPARATION AND STORAGE 1. How much coffee should I use if I don't want to make a full pot? 2. How can I tell if coffee is fresh? 3. How can I keep coffee fresh longer? 4. Is it a good idea to roast and grind coffee at home? VALUE 1. Why do the prices of decaffeinated and regular coffees differ? 2. Why is Jamaican Blue Mountain so expensive? 3. Why does specialty coffee cost more than "regular" (canned) coffee? PROCESSING 1. Why are some beans shiny? 2. What's a good coffee to drink in the morning? 3. What is espresso? Can I make it at home? 4. How are flavored coffees made? 5. Why are coffees blended? 6. What do "light", "medium", and "full-bodied" mean? DECAFFEINATION 1. How is coffee decaffeinated? 2. How much caffeine does coffee contain? MISCELLANEOUS 1. How many calories does a cup of regular coffee have? 2. Are coffee trees sprayed with chemicals to protect against insect infestations? 3. Is organically grown coffee available? Difference in specialty coffees lie primarily in their country or region of origin and their quality of grade. Coffees from different regions have distinct and delicate flavors and characteristics, which are influenced further by the time of harvesting, method of processing, and ultimately the degree of roast.
Arabica coffee is the seed from the fruit of the Arabica species of coffee tree. Arabica trees produce a fine quality coffee and require special soil conditions, high altitudes (4,000 - 6,000 feet above) and just the right balance of warmth and moisture. Because Arabica trees are susceptible to disease, frost, and drought, they require careful labor-intensive cultivation and produce only 1 to 1.5 pounds of beans per year. Arabica coffee beans are selected as specialty coffee because of their unique, delicate flavor and aroma. Shalina is made from the fruit of the Arabica species of coffee tree. Arabica coffee beans are selected as specialty coffee because of their unique, delicate flavor and aroma. Taste Store vs Home That would depend on a number of factors. Here are some tips to help you achieve a better cup of coffee: - Start with fresh coffee. - Always use fresh, cold water. - Use the correct grind for your coffee maker. - Use the proper amount of coffee to water for your brewer. - Use a clean coffee maker. - Be sure your coffee maker heats to the proper temperature (200 F 5) for brewing. - Use your coffee soon after it is brewed, or store it in an airpot to keep it off the burner. - Never reheat coffee once it has cooled. Distictive Taste Coffees grown in different geographic areas bear distinctively different taste profiles (for example, Colombian vs. Sumatra vs. Ethiopian). The differences between Arabica coffees from the same country of export tend to have more subtle differences in characteristics that appeal to various taste preferences (for example, Colombian Excelso vs. Colombian Supremo). Roast Generally, the darker any variety is roasted, the heavier and stronger tasting it will be in the cup. The purpose of roasting is to extract the flavor out of the coffee. When roasted to extremes, coffee will taste burnt. Which taste best Coffee tastes are a matter of individual preference. You should experiment with various types to determine what best pleases your palate. Just as with rare and exquisite wines, each coffee is superb in its own right, but appeals differently to each person. Strong and Bitter Coffees' strength can be determined by the amount used to brew and the roast shade, as well as how long it has remained on the warmer. Bitterness is usually affiliated with coffee that has been left on the warmer too long or with lower grades of harvest. How much coffee to use Most coffee brewing systems have an optimum brewing capacity. It is almost always necessary to use a bit more coffee in relationship to water when brewing smaller amounts. The basic recipe is 2 level tbsp. of coffee for each 6 ounces of brewing water. The ratio may seem strong, but that amount develops the proper taste and a balanced brew. If overpowering to the individual taster, the brew can easily be diluted with hot water in the cup. How to tell if coffee is fresh Whole bean coffee has a shelf life of two to three weeks after roasting. As beans age, they become tough and rubbery. If fresh, you can easily crack them between two fingernails. The fresh, vibrant aroma of whole bean coffee is unmistakable. Old coffee will exude a flat smell and in some dark roasts will even give off a distinctly rancid odor. Ground coffee begins losing its valued properties the moment it's ground and therefore should be consumed within one week to 10 days after grinding. Keep fresh Longer Store ground coffee in an airtight, sealed container (preferably glass) in the refrigerator. Store whole beans the same way. If you use them up in less than a week after purchase, the refrigerator is not necessary. Remember: Refrigeration only slows down spoilage; it does not prevent spoilage. The freezer can prolong storage, but rewrap the coffee in smaller units so you don't contaminate the whole portion when extracting what you need. Coffee is a food - much like a side of beef - and needs to be cut and wrapped for freezer storage. Should I grind at home Always grind coffee fresh just before you use it. Whole beans' natural protection against staling is destroyed when they're ground. Roasting coffee at home can be fun - but messy. Several home roasting devices are marketed, but a professional roaster can produce better results, without contest. Price defference between regular and decaffeinated The price differences between decaffeinated and regular coffees are a result of the costs incurred in the decaffeination process, which is quite expensive, and in the weight loss that occurs as a result of this process. Jamaican Blue Mountain Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is more expensive because of its elevation and soil conditions. Historically, it has always been a benchmark in the industry, like fine vintage wine. Grown in unique conditions, its rare supply cannot meet the high demand. Specialty coffee cost Specialty coffee costs more than regular coffee because of the careful selection and use of only the finest grades of Arabica coffees. High-quality grades need prime growing and harvesting conditions and have limited availability. (However, these exquisite specialty coffees cost only pennies per cup more than regular coffee.) Shiny beans Shiny beans are normally the result of flavor oils and lipids that have risen to the surface from inside the beans' cellular structure during the roasting process. Normally, in darker roast coffees, more oil develops and rises to the surface shortly after roasting. In an oxygen environment, these oils will evaporate on lighter roasted beans, which rarely look oily. Very dark-roasted beans will produce more oil on the surface that can evaporate quickly, so they appear shiny. Note: An airtight package will not allow the oil to evaporate when it comes to the surface. Also, a very dark-roasted bean may appear dull or dry, not shiny, for one of three reasons: - The bean has just come out of the roaster and has not yet begun to form oils on the surface. - The bean is old, and all the oils have evaporated. - The bean was "baked" slowly for such a long period that all the oils left the bean during the roasting process. Drinking coffee in the morning It is a matter of individual taste. Some people prefer heavier-bodied coffees and lighter-roasted coffees because of their distinctive flavors and higher caffeine content. Note: While espresso is not yet widely preferred for morning consumption by the U.S. consumer, it offers a robust, flavorful, and uplifting experience to start the day. What is Espresso Espresso is any coffee that is brewed quickly under pressure to create a concentrated, flavorful, and heavy-bodied cup. Although dark-roasted coffees are often used, lighter roasted coffees or blends may also yield an excellent cup of espresso. Yes, espresso can be brewed at home; however, good espresso requires: - Fresh, uniformly fine-ground coffee. - An espresso brewer having a very fine filter, which subjects the coffee to high-pressure extraction. Unfortunately, many machines on the consumer market carrying the name "espresso maker" produce low pressure, and the final product often lacks the characteristic creme (creamy foam) on top. Such machines will produce a poor example of the flavor that made espresso famous in Europe. Flavored Coffee Every coffee roaster's technique for flavoring whole bean coffee will vary. In general, liquid or solid flavoring is added to the beans immediately after the roasting process. Blended Coffee The better quality high-grown coffees from each producing country have distinctive flavor, body, and aroma characteristics that many people prefer to enjoy straight. Blending coffee, however, is the practice of mixing these characteristics to create a "well-rounded" cup that offers the best of several coffees. Blending increases your options, allowing you to create a personalized, well-balanced coffee that pleases a wide variety of consumers. Light - Medium - Full-Bodied "Body" describes the tactile sensation of thickness or texture on the tongue and other inner surfaces of the mouth. "Light", "medium", and "full-bodied" refer to the intensity of this sensation. Decaffeinated Coffee Coffee is decaffeinated by removing 97% or more of the naturally existing caffeine from the green beans before roasting. Some common methods of extracting caffeine are: - Direct Contact Method. After softening by steam, the green beans are flushed with methalyne chloride, which draws off the caffeine. The beans are steamed a second time, heated, and blown dry. This removes almost all traces of the solvent. - Indirect Contact Method. The green beans soak in hot water, which draws out the caffeine. The water is separated from the beans and treated with either methylene chloride or ethyl acetate- the solvents absorb the caffeine through a steaming process and evaporation. The water, now caffeine-free, is reunited with the beans because it still carries natural oils and flavor components. - Water Process. After the beans soak for several hours, the water is drawn off and passed through activated charcoal or carbon filters to remove the caffeine. The water, still containing other flavor elements, is added back to the beans. This is often called the "Swiss Water Process". Caffeine The species of the plant and the geographic region and altitude of growth determine a coffee's caffeine content. Robusta coffees, for example, normally have twice the caffeine content of Arabica coffees. A five-ounce cup of coffee will contain 75 to 155 milligrams of caffeine. Informational Note: Normally the denser beans grown at high altitudes have a lower caffeine content, as do darker roasted coffees. It is important to note that all Arabica coffees are naturally about 98.5% caffeine-free because they contain 1-1.5% caffeine by weight. To qualify as decaffeinated, however, they must have 97% of this 1-1.5% removed. Calories Less than one calorie per 8-ounce serving, without cream or sugar. Chemicals In some areas, chemicals are needed to control certain diseases. Generally speaking, however, the higher the altitude, the less need for insect control. Higher grown Arabicas, therefore, have less potential for chemical treatment. After the coffee is picked, it grows through multiple procedures that would wash off or disinigrate any chemicals. Organically Yes, organically frown coffees are available in limited supply. By federal and state laws, an organically grown coffee cannot have been exposed to herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, or commercially produced fertilizers.
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