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5 Unusual Foods that You Can Dye Green
March 12, 2012
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Food coloring has been around for a very long time and the most common uses seem to be dying eggs on Easter, beer on St. Patty’s Day or using it to change the color of frosting for cupcakes and other baked goods. At Arizona culinary schools food coloring is often used to change the appearance of certain foods. Food coloring does not change the taste of food and you can really add it to anything you want. Getting creative and changing the color of a very standard food is a great way to experiment with the culinary arts. If you do try this however, you may want to have a regular version of the dish on hand as some people just cannot get over the different color. Below is a list of 5 unusual foods that you can die green any time of the year.
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Creating a Green Kitchen
February 29, 2012
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Many of us have heard the term “going green,” but perhaps are puzzled how we can incorporate these eco-friendly alternatives to everyday life into our homes. Think about the places in your house where you typically are consuming the most energy. If you are an avid cook, or even if you simply cook one meal a day, throughout the entire process from stove to table, you are consuming energy each step of the way. As the general population has started to become more and more aware of the environment and sustainable practices, the culinary arts have largely begun to follow the trend. Many restaurants and cooking schools, like Le Cordon Bleu Scottsdale location, advertise their green techniques proudly. So how can you make your own kitchen sustainable? Here are a few ideas to get you started.
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Resolutions Done Right: A Healthy New Year’s Menu
January 31, 2012
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Most people like to a go a bit overboard on the food and beverages at New Year’s parties. And why not? It’s the end of the year, and tomorrow they will all start making better food choices and finally lose that extra 25 pounds. Stop me if you’ve heard that one before.
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Hosting a Potluck Theme Party
January 13, 2012
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It’s a new year and a great opportunity to host a party! After all the festivities of New Year’s Eve, New Years Day is a great time to have fun with friends and family and perhaps recover from all the merriment of the night before. With all the glitz and sparkly glam of the previous festive evening, throwing a potluck theme party is a great laid back way to continue the celebration with your favorite people. Having a theme for the party often adds a bit of extra appeal and for those who watched the ball drop at midnight, a pajama themed party may be greatly appreciated. Even if your friends and family have little or no real cooking training, potluck style parties make it easy for everyone to contribute even if they are not too gifted in the culinary arts department.
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Christmas Dinner: On the Eve or on the Day?
December 12, 2011
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One of the biggest debates over Christmas dinner each year isn’t what should be served or even whether it should be at her mother’s house or yours, but whether it should be on Christmas Eve or Christmas day. Everyone and every culture have a different idea of when the Christmas feast should occur.
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How to Make Sugar Cookie Dough
December 5, 2011
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The holidays conjure up images of snowmen, frost on windows and snowflakes drifting silently to the ground. So what does this mean when you live in the desert? Well…you just have to be a bit more creative to bring that wintertime feeling to the Valley for Christmas.
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Fall-Party-Foods
November 17, 2011
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When autumn befalls the valley, a near audible sigh of relief can be heard throughout the dessert. Scottsdale summers may be hard to stomach, but the crisp autumn days and wonderful Scottsdale culinary festivals that begin when the weather cools down are far more palatable. Whether you are throwing your own, or attending a friend of family members, these fall party foods will add a little flare to your normal party dish. Just remember, when it comes to parties, finger foods are king no matter how “high-brow” the affair.
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How to Deep-Fry a Turkey
November 11, 2011
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Thanksgiving is known as a holiday that celebrates family traditions that go back many generations. In recent years, however, a new tradition has replaced the familiar roasted turkey. Many people have replaced it with deep-fried turkey. While it hasn’t yet taken Arizona culinary schools by storm, deep-fried turkey is certainly gaining in popularity.
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It’s Pumpkin Season Again
October 28, 2011
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Fall is here once again, and with it comes the trappings of the season: colorful piles of leaves, a chill in the air, withered cornstalks, ghost, goblins, devils, and, best of all, pumpkins. The pumpkin is one of the most versatile fruits, making it popular for a lot more uses than just Jack O’ Lanterns.
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10 Eerie Food and Mealtime Superstitions
October 5, 2011
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When it comes to superstitions, there is one pertaining to every aspect of life. Walk under a ladder – bad luck. Break a mirror – seven years bad luck or how about step on a crack and break your mother’s back? Believe in them or not, most people have heard of these superstitious beliefs, but how about this one. Find a hole in a loaf of bread and someone you know will soon die? This is just one of the many lesser known beliefs surrounding food. Many view certain culinary events as indicators for what will happen in the future. We’ve found ten of the strangest mealtime superstitions that may just change the way you look at your dinner.
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