Category: Food
The Power of Pumpkin
October 27, 2019
With fall just around the corner, many of us enjoy its signature dish: pumpkin. Pumpkin pie is likely the most popular and oldest pumpkin dish, but many foods and drinks containing pumpkin are being introduced such as pumpkin muffins, pumpkin bread, pumpkin ravioli, and coffee flavored with pumpkin.
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Sous Vide
September 4, 2019
“Sous vide” is French for “under vacuum” and refers to the process of vacuum-sealing food and cooking it in a temperature controlled water bath. However, that’s a bit of a misnomer. You don’t need to vacuum seal your food to cook sous vide. Instead, this technique is really about bringing food to a very precise temperature and holding it there for a period of time, which is why the technique is referred to as “precision cooking”.
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Healthy Eating Habits Around the World
August 29, 2019
Eating habits are shaped by culture and healthy eating habits are different around the world. French culture views food as associated with pleasure, not health. Mealtimes are an opportunity to immerse yourself in the food and the friends who accompany you. French recipes traditionally use plenty of butter, oils and bread. While these meals may be rich, they are eaten slowly, so total calorie intake may be lower.
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Fresh / Seasonal Vegetables: Harvard Beets
August 14, 2019
There are many ways to prepare this item. I prefer to use fresh beets from a local vendor. The colors and freshness of this vegetable are beautiful and the aroma is absolutely amazing.
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