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Preparing a Tapas Plate for a Healthy Dinner
September 11, 2012
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If you'd like to change up tonight's regular dinner plans and still eat delicious foods without going overboard on the greasy stuff, try preparing a tapas plate for a healthy and tasty meal you won't forget. According to Spanish culture, tapas are between-meal appetizers that are designed to keep you from getting hungry during the long break after lunch and before dinner. Traditionally, lunch is served anywhere from 1pm to 3pm in Spain, and dinner usually doesn't occur until 9pm to midnight.
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Sustainable Agriculture - Knowing Where Your Food Comes From
August 17, 2012
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Every day we turn on the news and hear another alarming story about the condition of our environment, the diminishing of our natural resources and the repercussions of the unhealthy lifestyle that has become the norm in America.
There is a movement spreading across the country that is attempting to at least stop the further destruction of our soil, water and air while providing our country with healthy, responsibly grown food. If you are interested in the culinary arts you have probably already discovered the appeal of a local farmers market with its wide variety of fresh organic foods. An important trend in California cooking is purchasing ingredients that were produced using sustainable farming methods. Sustainable agriculture is not just a particular method of farming rather it is a philosophy of nourishing and respecting people and animals today while preserving our natural resources so that future generations will be able to sustain themselves tomorrow.
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Planning the Perfect Summer Brunch Menu
July 30, 2012
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Social occasions with family and friends are great in the warmer summer months. Guests do not have to worry about driving through snow and ice to get to your house. Children are often out of school during the summer. That means the whole family can sleep later in the morning.
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5 Uses for a Pressure Cooker
July 11, 2012
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Most of us have memories of coming home to our mother’s kitchen to find a pressure cooker bobbing and whistling away on the stove. This versatile cooking appliance is one of the best kitchen aids that most of no longer have in our homes. If you enjoy learning new culinary techniques similar to those taught at San Francisco cooking schools, then this is one kitchen wonder that you will come to rely on again and again.
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Healthier Alternatives to Frying
June 14, 2012
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San Francisco
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From French fries to chicken, fried food has become a staple of American dining but with obesity, diabetes and heart disease all on the rise; it’s a great time to discover the culinary techniques behind some healthy alternatives to frying. Baking, grilling and broiling are just three of the ways in which you can prepare healthy meals at home without sacrificing any of the flavors you and your family enjoy.
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Planning a Menu for Baby Shower
June 6, 2012
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Is it time to plan a baby shower? What a great time to celebrate with mom the coming arrival of a new baby (or babies…yikes!). Planning a shower can be fun and one is only limited by one’s imagination. One of the main components of the baby shower is the menu. Culinary arts creations can make or break your party so be sure to put some time and effort into it. You never know, this event could lead you to culinary school in California!
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How to Throw a Mother’s Day Brunch
May 7, 2012
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The perfect Mother’s Day Brunch consists of three basic elements: Good family, Good Food and Good Fun.
Assuming you already have a good family (or you wouldn’t be considering a Mother’s Day Brunch) the only help you need is in organizing good food and fun. Even if you’re cooking skills could never compare to that of your mother’s, perhaps cooking for the family will inspire you to pursue your passion. You could begin looking at culinary schools in San Francisco! Culinary arts colleges are great for teaching you the basics whether you want to use them to explore a future in the culinary arts or for your own enjoyment.
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How to Prepare the Ultimate Breakfast in Bed
May 3, 2012
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Anyone who has had breakfast in bed prepared for them can tell you just how awesome the experience truly is. There's nothing like waking up to an aroma of delicious food that has been prepared with love to get you going in the morning. Fortunately it’s one way to celebrate the culinary even if you have very little training. The following steps show you exactly how to deliver that warm feeling to the loved one in your life…and with Mother’s Day being right around the corner, we know just who you can spoil!
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5 Hearty Spring Breakfast Ideas
April 27, 2012
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San Francisco
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Everyone likes a good breakfast and according to our parents, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is easy during the winter to eat a good breakfast because it is cold outside. What else is there to do when it’s cold? Ok, there are other things to do…but you get the point!
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Nutritional Differences Between Dark, White and Milk Chocolate
April 17, 2012
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It seems no matter how old we get, we never outgrow a love for chocolate. As children we look forward to Easter baskets overflowing with rich treats and as we get older we may even acquire a taste for a delicious mocha. The culinary art world has dedicated full menus and dessert sections to decadent chocolate after dinner drinks complete with tasty liqueur.
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