food--cooking

  • Four Ways Your Caterer Can Dress Up The Humble Hot Dog For Your American-Themed Function

    In 2015, it was reported that the sixth-largest population of Americans could be found down under! As a newly emigrated American in Australia, you are keen to keep celebrating your favourite national holidays despite being many miles from home. Thanksgiving in Australia is the perfect opportunity to have a catered event with your friends and family, but the seasonal weather reversal means you'll be celebrating Thanksgiving in Spring rather than in Fall.
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  • How About A "6-Armed" Meal For Better Health?

    Until recently, octopuses were thought to have eight tentacles. However, recent advancements in marine biological research have led to the discovery that octopuses actually have six arms and two legs. Very few people can pull off the fete that is preparing a perfect home meal out of the six-armed fellows. Perhaps this explains the large numbers of people who often frequent sea-food restaurants for this delicacy. This article discusses the nutrients that accompany a meal of octopus for the benefit of sea-food lovers and for those who dare to tease their taste buds.
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  • 4 Tips for Hiring an Event Caterer

    If you are planning a special event, you might want to hire a caterer. This allows you to spend more time as the host and less time trying to plan and prepare the food, not to mention serving it. Caterers can take your personal preferences and recommendations and make delicious food to impress your guests. Here are some tips for hiring an event caterer. Consult the Venue First If you are planning on having the event at a local venue, ask the venue coordinator if they have a list of caterers they enjoy using.
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  • Always Ask These Questions When Planning Any Type of Function

    Planning a function can be very difficult or it can be very enjoyable, depending on the function itself and the help you get for it. Very often the planning can be made easier if you ask the right questions at a venue and of any party planner, caterer, and other such persons you use to help you plan. Note a few questions to always consider when planning any function and how these questions can help you overall.
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  • How to Write a Greeting on a Cake

    When it comes to celebration cakes, personalised decoration makes a lovely finishing touch that will definitely be appreciated by the recipient.  And contrary to what you might think, that impressive, curly script is not difficult to achieve with patience and a little practice.  Read on to find out how to write personal greetings on celebration cakes. What you'll need You'll be able to source everything you need for this project from a good cake decorating supply store, but you can also buy these cake decorating supplies online:
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  • Gluten-Free Pizza Options

    Getting the diagnosis of being gluten intolerant can seem like dire news, particularly if you are a keen pizza lover. Luckily, with the growing number of gluten-intolerant consumers, there are more and more options open for gluten-free pizza. Gluten-free flour base One of the simplest options to make gluten-free pizza is to substitute a wheat flour for gluten-free flour in your favourite pizza dough recipe. A simple recipe you can try is 2 cups of flour, 1 tsp of sugar and salt, 1 tsp of yeast, 2 Tbsp of olive oil and 3/4 cup of warm water.
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  • Three Considerations for Selecting a Wedding Reception Venue

    The process of planning a wedding requires diligence and professional intervention to ensure success of the event. Generally, there are diverse aspects that must be evaluated before the ceremony can take place. The important elements to consider include bridal style, officiating, wedding garments, invitations, hen parties and transportation. In addition, you will need to select an ideal venue for the reception. This aspect is critical because it will affect your comfort, the photography and general enjoyment of the guests.
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  • Three Foods That Taste Better When Cooked 'Old School' Style

    There have been many technological advances in the culinary world over the last century, enabling us to create evermore delectable food, including the fan oven, deep fryers and the practical cook's dream - the microwave. While there is no doubting the usefulness of the above appliances, they do have their limitations. Some food just tastes better when cooked using techniques that have seemingly been around forever. Here are three dishes that taste better when prepared using cooking methods that have stood the test of time: 
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  • Ideal Water Filtration Systems for Undersink Products

    There are different contaminants found in water supply systems in residential buildings. The exact pollutants will depend on the primary source of the water in the plumbing network. However, you will find common and potentially hazardous elements such as bacteria and pesticide residue in both metropolitan and well water supply. You can purchase bottled water for your drinking requirements to avoid ingesting the pollutants in the supply. However, this is an expensive and, at best, temporary solution.
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  • What to Know about Chinese Cuisine in Australia

    Whether you are residing in or visiting Australia, you will find that Chinese food is among the most appreciated Asian cuisines. There are many Chinese restaurants in Australia that serve a wide range of authentic Chinese foods including fast foods, full course meals, deserts, snacks and beverages among others. The impact of Asian cuisine is undeniably great with restaurants delivering meals with high standard quality, authenticity and technical proficiency. What is included in a meal?
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