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10 Reasons Cooking Together is Romantic
February 8, 2012
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Cooking often times is viewed as a chore, something to get out of the way so that you can finally sit down at the end of a long day, but it can also be a great way to spend quality time with a loved one. With Valentine’s Day approaching consider spending some time in the kitchen with your honey, whether you decide to enroll in a baking class at a Florida culinary school or prefer to experiment at home, here are some reasons why cooking together is a great way to celebrate your love this Valentine’s Day.
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How to Keep Your Champagne Bubbly Longer
January 20, 2012
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Miami
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When we think of New Years Eve we think of parties, loved ones and hopes for the New Year. When the clock strikes midnight the moment would not be complete without a glass of champagne and a kiss from the person you love but what do you do when the night ends but your bottle of champagne has not? Before you throw that bottle away here are some tips for keeping your champagne bubbly longer.
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Seven Items No Kitchen Should Be Without
January 10, 2012
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Miami
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Many Florida culinary professionals have kitchens loaded with tools and gadgets they use to make the delicious traditional ethnic foods that Florida is famous for. You, too, may have many kitchen tools and gadgets, but no matter how many you own, there’s a good chance that your kitchen is underequipped. Sure you have a bunch of stuff. But the question is: Do you have the right stuff? We’ve put together this list of seven indispensible kitchen items that no kitchen should be without so you can compare what you have and fill in any gaps.
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3 Drinks to Heat Up Any Chilly Day
December 15, 2011
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Miami
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When most people picture the holidays, hot chocolate and warm soup come to mind. While the idea is difficult for many not from the SunshineState to fathom, the holidays come and go each year in many parts of the country with no snow, no frost and no sub-zero temperatures, but that still doesn’t mean there isn’t that crisp winter feeling in the air. During the spring and summer months, the staples of Miami culinary typically revolve around keeping cool, however, when there is a bit of a chill in the air, no matter whether you are in sunny Florida or frosty New York, here are three drinks that will heat up your deepest winter chill.
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Health Holiday Snacks
December 8, 2011
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Miami
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There is a reason why the New Year is a common time for people to start a diet; the holidays are made for eating. Between the pumpkin pie and the mashed potatoes it’s no wonder that pants tend to get snug this time of year. The good news is that making a few healthy choices when it comes to snacking this holiday season can make a big difference in your waistline. If you love the culinary arts and wish to enroll in Miami cooking schools knowing how to make healthy snack decisions can keep you healthy despite all the cookie and pie baking.
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How to Make Maitre d’Hotel Butter
November 15, 2011
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Miami
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It’s got a fancy French name, Beurre Maitre d’Hotel that can only be pronounced by Le Cordon Bleu graduates, but maitre d’hotel butter is an easy way to add a complex layer of flavors to some of your favorite meals. Maitre d’hotel butter is part of the family of compound butters often used in place of sauces or creams in French cooking. A compound butter, a mainstay in Florida culinary arts, is simply butter with other ingredients added to it. They are either served warm (melted) or cold like maitre d’hotel butter.
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5 of the Best U.S. Cities to Dine Out for Thanksgiving
November 10, 2011
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Miami
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Thanksgiving around the US is known for spending time with your friends and family over a large home cooked meal. Sometimes however you may find yourself in a strange land or away from your loved ones during Thanksgiving. Worry not though; there are many wonderful places that will serve you a warm and welcoming Thanksgiving dinner. Below is a list of the 5 best US cities to dine out for Thanksgiving dinner.
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Learning the Health Benefits and Drawbacks of the Many Types of Sugar
October 24, 2011
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Miami
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Sugar gets a bad name these days. While most of us are trying to cut back on our intake of sweets, sugar is an important part of the culinary arts. If you love to create confections and enjoy baking classes than it is beneficial to know about the many different types of sugars that your recipes may call for. While nutritionally there is not a great difference between the different sugars, they all contain 4 calories per gram; some are more processed than others. There are times where you will want to stray from the classic white sugar you add to your coffee in the morning. Here are some of the most popular varieties of sugar you will find in the baking section of your local grocery store.
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Apples: A Harvest Delight
October 11, 2011
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Miami
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There are many delicious fruits and vegetables that come into season in the late summer and fall. Carrots, cranberries, figs, garlic, grapes, leeks, parsnips, and pumpkins are just a few examples of the bounty of the late harvest periods in warm and temperate climates.
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Molecular Cooking: What You Need to Know About the Trend
September 16, 2011
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Miami
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Mr. Wizard meets Julia Childs in the new super trendy world of molecular cooking. More science than cooking; Miami culinary chefs are turning liquids to solids and solids to foam, creating some of the most unique and interesting dishes to grace restaurant tables in a long time. If you are unfamiliar with the wizardry of molecular cooking here’s what you need to know about the trend.
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