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Three Great Mashed Potato Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day
March 15, 2012
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Cooking in Las Vegas is a rich man’s game. Posh resorts and their expensive restaurants push the envelopes of modern culinary traditions. In contrast, the food traditions of Ireland are centered on the lowly potato. Today, the potato is often not given enough prominence or forgotten altogether on class syllabi in modern culinary schools.
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Yuck! Tips to Get Kids to Eat Their Veggies
February 17, 2012
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Colleges in Nevada are filled with nutritionists, psychologists, and dieticians who struggle to learn how to get kids to eat their vegetables. Getting a bill through Congress is usually easier. It isn’t, however, an impossible task. Children can be taught to eat vegetables with a smile and even ask for seconds, if you start early and try to avoid the dreaded chicken nuggets and French fries trap.
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Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Las Vegas Ranked 5th by StateUniversity.com
February 14, 2012
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Las Vegas
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Are you looking for a great college to attend in the state of Nevada that presents graduates with hands-on career education that prepares them for work in the career of their choice? Then look no farther than Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Las Vegas. It was recently ranked as the 5th best college or university in Nevada by StateUniversity.com, the leading website for college and university information.
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Couples Cooking Classes and Other “Foodie” Valentine Gifts
February 7, 2012
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Las Vegas
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Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year; if the love of your life shares your love of all things culinary this is a great time for you to both indulge in this past time together. Whether it’s cooking classes at culinary schools in Nevada or a new set of tools for the grill here are some of the best Valentine’s Day gifts for the “foodie” in your life.
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Traditional Good Luck Foods
January 19, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Las Vegas
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New Years day is considered an important day in many cultures, steeped in cultural and family traditions. One such tradition, popular around the globe, is eating foods that are meant to bring good luck to your family in the New Year. If you have a love for the culinary arts and would like to learn how to make traditional lucky foods this New Year, Las Vegas cooking schools offer a variety of interesting and informative courses. Here are just a few of the many good luck foods popular the world over.
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10 Food Rules to Keep You Healthy in 2012
January 9, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Las Vegas
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As any nutritionalist will tell you, it’s not just what you eat but when, where, why, and how you eat that makes the difference. There are many reasons to make poor nutritional choices. Maybe you have a demanding career. Maybe you’re a busy Las Vegas college student. Maybe you shuttle the kids to and from school and sporting events.
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How to Make Your Own Frosting
December 23, 2011
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Las Vegas
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Making your own frosting at home can be a lot of fun and save you a little money as well. There are only so many flavors and types of frosting that you can purchase at the store but if you experiment with making your own frosting the combinations can be unlimited. Starting with a base frosting recipe, you can add all kinds of different things to come up with that incredible unique frosting that will be sure to be the big hit at your next event and if you are thinking of enrolling in baking classes and Nevada culinary schools this is a great skill for you to have.
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Life-without-Wheat-A-Guide-to-Living-Gluten-Free
December 14, 2011
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Las Vegas
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Grains of all varieties are a major source of calories for nearly all people around the world. There are some, however, who are not able to consume wheat grains without severe discomfort and illness. These people suffer from an autoimmune disease called Celiac. In Celiac sufferers, the small intestine is attacked by the immune system when wheat grains are present. It is caused by a reaction to prolamin, a gluten protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and other true cereal grains. Celiac is a genetic disorder and is not the same as having a wheat allergy.
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6 Mushroom Types and Their Best Uses
November 24, 2011
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Las Vegas
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Mushrooms are a versatile and nutritious addition to any meal and a popular ingredient employed by cooking schools in Las Vegas. Whether you add them to an omelet for breakfast or grill a Portobello for dinner it is good to familiarize yourself with the many types of mushrooms and their uses. There are tens of thousands of mushroom varieties in the world but here are six to get you started.
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Five Non-Alcoholic Drinks that Pack a Punch
November 14, 2011
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Las Vegas
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A good drink is an important part of any meal. They are so important, in fact, that many restaurant management school programs are adding mixology to their curriculum. But what do you do when you flavor without the bite of alcohol?
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