The weather always affects my mood. When days are hot, I will become very bad tempered. Sometimes when it is too hot, I will have no mood to do anything. However, there is a solution for this. It is my mom’s home-made ice cream. To me, she has the best ice cream maker. Why do I say so? Because it is with this ice cream maker that she makes different flavors of ice cream for me to cool down. The flavor that I love most is chocolate. My mom is really good in making ice cream. Sometimes, she will even give some to our neighbor. Our neighbor only has praise for her ice cream. I have thought of asking my mom to start an ice cream business but she said that her home-made ice cream is only for family and friends. I feel grateful to have mom’s home-made ice cream.
Archive for the ‘Cooking’ Category
Get Creative with Your Wedding Desserts
01.04
A wedding without a cake or some other dessert just doesn’t seem right. If you’re serving a meal you’ll need some type of dessert. If you don’t want a traditional wedding cake consider cupcakes displayed on an attractive cupcake stand or stands. Or go for something different altogether. Cake of some sort is traditional, whether it is a wedding cake or cupcakes, but that doesn’t mean you have to stick with tradition. You can either ditch the tradition completely or add other options for guests who may be gluten intolerant or just for fun. A sundae bar with fun topping choices can be a lot of fun. But keep in mind it can be messy, especially if there will be lots of kids at the wedding. Strawberry shortcake is a fun and attractive option for a summer wedding. This dessert just screams summer with the fresh strawberries and it has a lighter feel that works well in the summer. Dipping stations are another fun option. Provide a white and dark chocolate dip with fresh fruit. This is similar to a fountain but it provides more option and you don’t need a specialized fountain. Desserts are an important part of the wedding. The wedding dress and the cake or other dessert are probably the most popular things for guests to anticipate.
Baking Tips for Successful Recipes
12.24
Looking for baking tips? Don’t look anywhere. You’ve come to the right spot. Here are some tips to help you out with your baking, whether you’re making as easy as tasty top cake pops or as hard as a Blueberry cheesecakes.
Use confectioner’s sugar when dusting the cake platter to prevent the cake from sticking on the bottom of the platter.
Use soft, but not melted butter. It’s best to use all ingredients that are in room temperature.
When measuring sticky fluids, apply a non-stick spray on the measuring cups so it’s easier to pour them out.
If you want to make your own cake flour, add 2 tablespoons of corn starch to one cup of bread flour. Then sift the mixture thoroughly.
You do not have to be a professional baker to bake dainty and soft textured cakes. Just keep these tips in mind. Follow the instructions precisely. Apply these tips. Test for doneness. But most of all, enjoy the entire time you’re baking.
An Extra Feature That Many Overlooked
11.27
Recently, our cooking instructor did a demonstration on his food processor. I noticed that his machine seem to be a bit different. Some of my course mate realizes it too. So at the end of the class we asked him about it. He explained a bit but he doesn’t have a lot of time. Therefore, he asked us to just check the model in some food processor reviews.And I did. One thing I noticed about his machine was that it had variable speeds. Apparently, not many food processors have this. Even those that are far more expensive didn’t include this in their feature. To me it is strange that many do not incorporate this in their design. I guess not many understood the end result is important in preparing a chef worthy meal. Yes, there are certain ways to mince meat or to chop veggies. Super fast mincing can create heat that changes the meat structure. Uncontrolled shredding will result in a messy effect.Moreover, I found that the food processor have a juicer insert. It means I don’t need to buy an extra juicer to make juices. So, I’m definitely considering buying this model.
Uses of a Water Boiled from a Small Electric Kettle
10.07
Being single, I do not require much kitchen appliance in my home. I use small pots and pans, own a few silverware and in fact, most of my kitchen appliance are good to serve only about 2 to 3 people. I even bought the best small electric kettle as an addition to my small collection of kitchen appliance. I love that I am able to use it with just a small amount of water. I am usually alone so I just boil about 2 to 3 cups of water for my coffee in the morning. Sometimes, I also boil some water for an instant porridge for my breakfast. I love having porridge (some people would call it cereal) because its healthy and full of fiber which is good for digestion. I also use this electric kettle when I need hot water for the hot water bag. I put this bag on aching joints and painful muscle to relax them. Whenever I’m suffering from a toothache, heating water is a breeze. I use hot and cold compress alternately and the pain is gone in no time.
The Taste of the Grill
09.21
Becoming a barbecue master is a wonderful thing because you get to employ modern technology while giving traditional taste at the same time. It’s an incredible thrill to be able to enhance flavors using your own creative combinations. You can also incorporate ideas that you find on the Internet or from friends who also enjoy barbecue. There’s nothing more fun in the summer then inviting over people you like to share food and good times under the sun. Always make sure that you are organized, and think about what you are going to prepare well beforehand. There’s nothing worse than being rushed during the barbecue process because it can lead to burned food or items that are not completely cook. Also remember to pay attention to say food handling practices so that everybody goes home at the end of the day satisfied without having to worry about unwanted food poisoning. It’s a great time to learn about the art of barbecue and you can discover more information by visiting gasgrillsandbbq.com.
What is Gourmet Tea?
08.04
What is Gourmet Tea? This is a question that is always on the mind of tea lovers. As the word is used widely it is hard to distinguish which tea is actually gourmet. But not to worry, you can just make the tea at home; this is one way where you can have a cup of tea that is actually gourmet. The first thing that you should keep in mind is that you will need a good tea base. You can either use tea bags or loose tea leaves. But using the loose leaves is much easier if you are making a cup in a infusion. If you cannot find the right recipes, then you should get tea from a well trusted brand or from well known tea shop that sells both tea bags and loose tea leaves. If you are worried about the cost, then it is advisable that you use loose tea as there is no packaging, which lowers the overall cost of the tea.
Gift a Kenwood Ice Cream Maker to a Loved One
07.26
An ice cream maker would make a fabulous gift, as every household would be either buying or making ice creams; that makes the ice cream machine an appliance that most households would want to add. The Kenwood ice cream maker is a durable and medium sized appliance and would be an ideal gifting item. Especially for occasions like house warming, birthdays, weddings and anniversaries the Kenwood machine would be the ideal gift, which the person who receives will treasure and put to good use for many years.
Moms would certainly love to receive a Kenwood ice cream maker on Mother’s Day. Think of all the yummy and delicious snacks and food that mom has loving cooked over the years to feed her loved ones. So what better gift, than a frozen dessert maker, that will help bring out the pastry chef in her; for her to try her hand at all her favourite ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet recipes.
The Kitchen Gadgets
06.28
Salt and pepper mills are the latest addition into our fine dining kitchen. As you know, we love to cook and we love to eat! Having these mills around means that we can have access to fresh condiments whenever we need them. We believe that things taste better and are more aromatic when they are processed exactly when we need them. I love my sea salt and fresh pepper! My husband thinks that they are a great addition to our kitchen too. He is not so much the cook around here, but he sure loves to eat. He enjoys seasoning his food according to his taste, and the salt mill will make his dining experience more authentic and flavorful. I guess when cooking matters to you, every kitchen gadget is really a prize to be had. I carefully select and treasure all of the kitchen tools that we own. There’s no point hanging on to something you hate.
Is Cooking Brown Rice Complicated?
06.13
Actually, yes. Brown rice is a lot denser and thicker compared to the regular white rice, thus it needs one more step to be cooked properly. Perhaps a lot of people, who are used to coking and eating the regular white rice, would ask how to cook brown rice that would result to a perfect supple texture.
Because brown rice is denser, we need to soak them first before actually cooking it. Some people soak their brown rice overnight, but soaking it for at least 30 minutes before the actual cooking would do the trick. Do not over wash your rice, as washing will lose more of its nutritional values.
Add a 2 and 1/4 cups of clean (preferably drinking) water for every cup of brown rice, and cook this using a reliable and automatic rice cooker. Choose the rice cooker that has a keep warm and reheating feature, so to keep the rice fresh and hot upon serving.
The Cost of the Best Pressure Canner
04.29
The cost of the best pressure canner is not really that high, but I am not saying that there is no expensive type of this pressure canner. If you are a wise buyer surely you can find a product in a reasonable price that has the characteristics of the best pressure canner. As long as the price is not at the cheapest you can be assured that the product could really be trusted and has reliability. Those with the cheapest value would more or less be a product of less quality.
The cost of any product today would really be important to all buyers since a lot are experiencing the effect of the economic problem that is faced by almost all countries that we have today. Being among those who are into a tight budget, you might as well look for some sales on the internet where you will be able to purchase the quality products at low price. You can also have a cut down on your expense on some sites that would give you opportunities like affiliate programs.
I Won a Charcoal Grill
04.27
A month ago, I entered an essay contest about the ideal backyard patio setup and I actually won the best charcoal grill that was recently introduced to the stores in the area. This charcoal grill has all sorts of special features including a side burner and a food prep counter. It is great and I plan to use it quite often. Along with the charcoal grill, I also received a gift certificate to a local store that will allow me to purchase one hundred dollars worth of food to cook on my new grill and several other grilling related items. The other items in the prize package included a heavy duty grilling apron and a matching set of heat resistant grill mitts. In addition, there was a full set of grilling tools that included flippers, tongs, metal shish kabob skewers, basting brushes and a handy grill cleaning tool. Another part of the package was a set of marinades and sauces to use on the foods.