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Five Springtime Salads
May 10, 2012
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Miami
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Now that winter has finally loosened its frigid grasp on most of the country, it’s time to celebrate with the brilliant, beautiful and colorful foods of spring. One of the best springtime foods is salad.
While making dressings and cutting are the primary skills needed, salads are a wonderful culinary art in their own right. They give you the chance to show off your creativity by mixing unique springtime produce and making delicious homemade dressings.
Thanks to its warm climate and long growing seasons, salads have always been a Florida culinary tradition. Just right for any occasion – potlucks, picnic, holidays, birthdays – the salad is the perfect springtime food. Let’s take a look at a few.
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What’s a Juicy Lucy and Other Minneapolis Food Traditions
May 10, 2012
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Minneapolis/St. Paul
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Many people do not put Minnesota and culinary arts in the same sentence. For most Americans, Minnesota is famous for two things: cold … and more cold. Despite its seemingly never-ending winters, Minnesota has a rich food heritage that comes from two centuries of immigrants from a variety of nations. Ethnicities in Minnesota’s rich cultural heritage include Germans, Scandinavians, British, Italians, and Slavs. More recent immigrants include Hmong Laotians and Somalis.
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How to Make Refried Beans
May 9, 2012
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Dallas
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Refried beans, or frijoles refritos, are almost as much of a staple in Mexican cuisine as tortillas. They are also an import part of Tex-Mex cuisine. Cooking refried beans in Texas has been a Dallas culinary tradition since before there was a Dallas. In Mexico these delicious mashed pinto beans usually serve as a main dish accompanied by smaller spicier dishes like pickled vegetables or salsa. Often the beans are rolled into a tortilla along with portions of the other dishes, much like a burrito or taco.
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Its-Not-Really-What-you-Eat-But-How-Much
May 9, 2012
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Las Vegas
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Diets and the dieting lifestyle are nothing new in the U.S. Since the big fad diets started in the 1970s, it seems that nearly everyone is on some type of diet. But here’s the thing: diets don’t work – not in the decadent Nevada culinary scene, not anywhere. Sure they’re good to take off 10 or 20 pounds before a high school reunion, but most dieters gain back all of the weight they lost plus a little more.
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Fatty Acids: A Guide to Omega Oils
May 8, 2012
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Atlanta
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By now we’ve all heard of the health benefits of omega oils, particularlyomega-3. Omega-3 oils, however, are only one part of the family of essential fatty acids. Essential fatty acids are defined as essential to human health, but the body can’t make them. That means that all of our fatty acids needs must come from our food sources. The good news is that you don’t need new cooking training to learn how to add essential fatty acids to your diet.
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How to Make a Demi-Glace
May 8, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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In his classic book Kitchen Confidential, Anthony Bourdainsays this about demi-glace: “Freeze this stuff in an ice-cube tray, pop out a cube or two as needed, and your are in business – you can rule the world.” With praise like that from culinary institute graduate and resident bad boy of the culinary world, demi-glace must be some powerful stuff. Take our word for it; it is. But what is it?
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9 Great Kitchen Gift Ideas for Mother's Day
May 7, 2012
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Orlando
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You want to show your mom how much you love and appreciate her and if she is a culinary arts enthusiast, there is no better way to do it then with some great new kitchen supplies. The following great kitchen gift ideas for your Mother’s Day are not the usual items you will find at your local retailer. No, no, no. These are special gifts for a special lady! You may not find them in the kitchens of culinary school in Florida, but these gifts for the culinary arts enthusiast are fun as well as functional!
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How to Throw a Mother’s Day Brunch
May 7, 2012
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San Francisco
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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 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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Making A Mother’s Day Country Breakfast
May 4, 2012
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Minneapolis/St. Paul
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner and you want to do something special. You COULD just get her that same old day spa you have used for the last 8 years, OR you could make her a breakfast that she will never forget. Whether you have been to classes at schools for cooking or you are typically the frozen waffle type of cook, with a little effort and a lot of love you can prepare a great breakfast for mom this holiday.
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