Soul Food Filling More Recession Bellies

Discover the new role soul food is playing in helping more cash strapped families survive the recession. See how preparing more meals at home is saving money for more families.

Soul Food Restaurant Update – Healthy Soul Food Restaurants on the Rise

Soul food restaurants around the country continue to face a major challenge that’s growing everyday. The challenge is causing many restaurants to go out of business. That challenge of providing tasty, satisfying dishes like fried chicken, peach cobbler and other southern cuisine favorites – without the health risk. Learn about the new doors of opportunities opening for entrepreneurs.

Saturday Shopping

Each Saturday morning before eight my husband, mother-in-law, three year-old daughter, and I cram into his work van and make our weekly pilgrimage to the grocery store. Keeping with the family tradition set before I arrived, we shop at the UK largest retailer. We walk the aisles that are so familiar to us; selecting what we need for the week.

Avoid the Dangers of Low Quality Bottled Water – The Truth Revealed

More and more, the dangers of low quality bottled water have been brought to people’s attention. Because the fact of the matter is: quality bottled water is hard to come by nowadays.

Bar Supplies You Didn’t Know You Needed

You’ve picked out a location, installed all of your back bar equipment, and decided on a drink menu; all that’s left is to choose the bar supplies that you need. Some bar supplies are just intuitive. You know you’ll need bottle openers, corkscrews, and cocktail shakers: you probably even have these at your house. However, some of the more specialized bar supplies can make or break your bar. Having the correct supplies on hand can ensure that your bartenders are using the right amount of liquor, which will save you money in the long run.

Bar Supplies For Your Wait Staff

Whether you run a full bar or a restaurant with a bar in it, it is critical to provide your staff with the proper bar supplies. This article explains what every bartender, restaurant server, and cocktail waiter should have.

Hong Kong Food – The Cuisines of Asia’s World City

As an international crossroads, where ‘East meets West’, Hong Kong developed a rich and diverse culinary culture that combines different cuisines from all over the world. Known worldwide as a “Gourmet Paradise”, Hong Kong is home to more than ten thousand restaurants that offer a plethora of styles, tastes and aromas… From simple eateries that cook fabulous traditional dishes to world class establishments that host the jet set, Hong Kong’s cuisine provides an unlimited variety in every class.

The Mushroom Effect

In Australia, the mushroom picking season is eagerly anticipated by European Immigrants and as autumn has slowly creeps forward, it signals the brief season of wild pine mushrooms (which grow under pine trees) such as saffron milk caps and slippery jacks. Their abundance depends on the weather, as insufficient or excessive rain impedes their growth. Not that we have really had much rain lately anyways. Should you embark on a journey to pick mushrooms, always go with someone experienced or have the mushroom checked to ensure edibility. Don’t rely solely on European or American reference books, as Australia has its own varieties.

Tips For Cooking With Honey

Traditionally, honey comes in a range of colors including white, amber, red, brown and almost black. Its flavor and texture vary with the type of flower nectar from which it was made. While the most commonly available honeys are made from clover, alfalfa, heather and acacia flowers, honey can be made from a variety of different flowers, including thyme and lavender. Therefore, depending on the type of honey you choose the flavor and color of your final product might defer.

Does it Pay to Buy Organic Chicken?

Many people choose chicken over pork and beef, because it is cheaper and, according to them, healthier. When the first statement might be true, the second one is a deception. Unless you buy organic chicken.