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How to Properly Sharpen a Kitchen Knife
March 23, 2012
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Boston
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Massachusetts culinary professionals know that a sharp knife is a safe knife. That’s because a sharp knife requires significantly less pressure to be applied for it to do its job. Dull knives require more,making them more likely to slip and cause injury. Your dull knife might not being doing such a good job on those tomatoes, but you’d be surprised how easy it can slip and slice your finger.
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Five Delicious Chicago Food Traditions
March 23, 2012
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Chicago
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Chicago takes second place to no one when it comes to food, not even New York City. Its combination of upscale dining and traditional ethnic foods makes it a must-eat destination for foodies from all over the world.
Bill Swerski’s Superfans from Saturday Night Live may have made the city famous for “Da Bears” and “Polish sausage”, but there’s much more to eating in Chicago than that. We’ve put together a list of five of the most famous Chicago food traditions for you to, uh … chew on. Enjoy!
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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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How to Make Beef Stock
March 22, 2012
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Austin
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If you are looking to take your cooking skills to the next level, there is no more important thing to learn than learning how to make your own stocks. Every first year student at cooking schools in Texas and beyond must learn how to make them.
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7 Healthier Alternatives to French Fries
March 21, 2012
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Los Angeles
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Hot. Crispy. Hearty. Salty. Perfect. These are just a few ways to describe French fries. They are one of the most popular foods in the U.S. California culinary schools even teach students how to make twice-fried fries just like they do in the bistros of Paris and Brussels.
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5 Creative Food Games You Can Play
March 21, 2012
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San Francisco
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While California culinary schools and cooking classes are not always known for their game playing, getting creative with your food can be a great way to express your culinary interests with family and friends. It is also a great way to get the picky eaters in your family to think about the food on their plate in a new way. The next time you need to liven up a party or BBQ consider breaking out on of these fun food games.
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The Birth of the Gourmet Burger
March 20, 2012
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Las Vegas
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America has a love affair with the hamburger. In fact, chances are that you had one for lunch today. Despite our long and deep relationship with the hamburger, it has been pretty one sided. We’ve lavished our love on burgers, making them the most popular fast food choice, but we’ve gotten little in return, unless you count larger waistlines. The world of culinary arts has gained little in recent years from affection for burgers.
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How to Make Guacamole
March 20, 2012
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Dallas
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What adjectives come to your mind when you think guacamole? How about creamy, savory, spicy, and sweet? Sounds great, but what about delicious and healthy? Yes, guacamole is all of those and many more. It’s also quite trendy right now. You’ll probably find it on the syllabus at some culinary arts colleges.
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How to Make Perfectly Crispy Fish Skin
March 19, 2012
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Austin
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Many people love to eat fresh seafood. And why not? Few proteins pack as much good nutrition and flavor. With everything from shellfish to white fish to darker varieties like salmon and snapper, there is also a huge variety to choose from. A restaurant with a menu of fresh fish choices is sure to be a popular one. Attend a cooking school in Austin and they’ll be sure to teach you how to properly cook all varieties of seafood.
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A Guide for Raw Food Lovers
March 19, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Upon first hearing about a raw food diet, most people have some doubts. They wonder how a person can live on a diet that consists primarily or completely of raw foods. Upon further thought, however, they notice that most of us already eat quite a bit of raw food in our diets. Think about the amount of raw food that you consume in a week: raw fruits, nuts, seeds, raw vegetables in salads, etc. Add them up and you can see that it’s more than you first thought. A raw diet simply takes what you are already doing and builds on it. It’s even possible to take classes in cooking raw food. Well, you may not be cooking, but you will still learn recipes and how to match flavors.
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