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Cooking With Coffee – 5 Ways to Bring Coffee Into Your Cooking
June 18, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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St. Louis
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Before most of us even open our eyes in the morning, one word flashes in bright neon lights in our brains: coffee. But coffee doesn’t have to be relegated to the breakfast table. From cocktails to dessert, coffee can spice up any number of dishes. Rich in antioxidants, the health benefits of coffee are only one more reason why this delicious fruit continues to pop up in culinary news all over the country. Here are 5 great ways to incorporate coffee into your meals.
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5 Great Gifts for the Dad who Loves to Cook
June 6, 2012
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St. Louis
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Time to celebrate Dad – either his birthday, or for Father’s Day, or even just a gift to show him how much he means to you – these gift ideas can fill the bill to make his special day just that: special. The cost can be as little or as great as budgetary considerations dictate, but regardless, a gift from the heart will mean more to dad than anything else.
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The 10 Best Condiments That Every Good Cook Should Have
May 31, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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St. Louis
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So you may think that when it comes to kitchen condiments you’ve got it covered. What may surprise you is that there are some very basic kitchen staples that every at-home-chef should keep on hand. Some you may have and others you may have neglected in the past. There are so many condiments from which to choose these days that some common popular condiments, like mayonnaise and Ranch Dressing just didn’t make the cut of the 10 best. If you were to attend culinary school in Missouri, chances are you may even cook with some of these condiments! If you aren’t ready yet for cooking classes, try making some great creations on your own with the help of some of these amazing additions.
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How to Choose Between a Standup or Handheld Mixer
May 4, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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St. Louis
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With Mother’s Day around the bend, it might be time to start thinking about some gifts. If your mother enjoys cooking, you may want to think about getting her a mixer. While that may not have seemed that exciting to you as a kid, now (whether you have a culinary career or simply an appreciation for cooking) this idea may seem a bit more enticing.
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Healthy Snacks For Kids
April 30, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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St. Louis
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Parents always worry about their kids’ health – are they getting all their nutrients even though they refuse to eat their veggies? Even parents that do not particularly watch their own dietary habits will attempt to have their kids make wiser choices. It’s a natural part of parenting; we always want our kids to have more than we did.
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5 Kitchen Hazards You May Have In Your Home
April 18, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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St. Louis
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Most of us like to think we are playing it safe in most of our everyday activities. Common sense reminds us of the basics - look both ways before crossing the street, don’t play with fire and always wear our seatbelts. When it comes to kitchen safety, however, things are not always black or white. When we are dealing with potential dangers that we can’t see or notice with our senses, like germs or gases, it’s a whole new set of rules to live by. Understanding the basics of food preparation safety and knowing what kitchen hazards commonly occur can only help make us even more safety savvy when it comes to the kitchen. If ever in doubt, there are excellent resources that those with a computer have at the tips of their fingers, online cooking communities. Not only are recipes and techniques exchanged, but cooking safety tips as well. Make sure you aren’t making these 5 common mistakes in kitchen safety.
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6 Things to do With Lemon Juice
March 30, 2012
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St. Louis
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You probably pass by them in the market all the time without a second thought as to what you can possibly do with it. A lemon is one of those things that you will usually forgo if the recipe doesn’t call for it. After all, what can you actually do with a lemon? Well you may never look at this fruit the same way again once you learn these 6 tricks that will make you feel kitchen savvy and ready to step into a cooking program to learn even more. In one medium-large sized lemon, you can get 30% of your daily vitamin C dietary needs. This is just one more benefit of diversifying your everyday cooking program.
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7 Traditional Irish Meals
March 22, 2012
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St. Louis
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The Irish are a very hearty people that have a long and rich history of both food and drink. The cold climate of Ireland combined with its terrible famine have produced some incredibly soul-warming foods that take “comfort food” to a whole new level. While most traditional Irish foods are pretty simple and require few ingredients, given the proper atmosphere they will rival any 5-star restaurant dish in the world. Below are 7 of the most popular traditional Irish meals that you can learn to make at St. Louis culinary schools.
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7 Traditional Irish Meals
March 13, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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St. Louis
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The Irish are a very hearty people that have a long and rich history of both food and drink. The cold climate of Ireland combined with its terrible famine have produced some incredibly soul-warming foods that take “comfort food” to a whole new level. While most traditional Irish foods are pretty simple and require few ingredients, given the proper atmosphere they will rival any 5-star restaurant dish in the world. Below are 7 of the most popular traditional Irish meals that you can learn to make at St. Louis culinary schools.
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Je T’aime: Ways to Say ‘I Love You’ With French Cuisine
February 2, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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St. Louis
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Even if you don’t speak a word of French, chances are you have heard it enough to realize nearly everything said in French sounds romantic. Capture this same sentiment in the universal languages of love and food. Perhaps you and your Valentine dream of a Parisian getaway, why not bring as much of Paris to you as you possibly can? French culture has long been paired with the idea of whirlwind romances, tasty food and fantastic, intimate and candlelit meals shared between lovers. It would be great if you could simply travel to Paris whenever the need for a bit of extra romance revealed itself, however, for most people, this is not an option. But, you can take a break from the traditional Missouri culinary scene and escape to your own little private bistro for two.
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