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On average, the human body is 70% water and we require between 1 and 7 litres of water every day to prevent rehydration with typical intake recommenced to be about one litre. Today, with plumbing and water treatment water is safe to drink for all but 1 billion humans (who still have to rely on unsafe water). But, in the past, everyone had to rely on unsafe water. As a result different civilizations developed different ways for making their drinking water safe. The most notable difference can be seen between North Africa/Europe and East Asia. We know that the Egyptians developed brewing and that brewed wheat was a staple of their diet. This brewing spread through North Africa and south[..]

Recipes are one of our most cherished traditions. Passed down from one generation to the next, they conjure up memories of holiday preparations or time spent with a favorite relative. Cooking provides a quiet time to pass on the wisdom of family lore. Ingredients: 4 cups whole milk 4 ounces Mexican chocolate such as Ibarraor 3 ½ ounces semi-sweet chocolate plus 1 teaspoon cinnamon 4 tablespoons sugar Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla, preferably Mexican 2 eggs 1. In a medium sized saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until scalding. 2. Break the chocolate into pieces. Add to the hot milk along with the sugar and salt. Stir until melted. Beat with a wire whisk until frothy. 3.[..]

Impress your girlfriends. Nothing tastes better than warm, fresh baked scones. This simple recipe takes less than 5 minutes to make and only a few more minutes to bake. You'll never want the coffee store version again. Ingredients Directions 1. Preheat oven to 425°. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. 3. Slowly add the cream to the dry ingredients. Mix gently to combine. The batter will remain sticky. 4. Drop by a generous tablespoon onto the cookie sheet. Leave about 2 inches between each scone. 5. Brush the tops with a little cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar. 6. Bake approximately 12 minutes, or until the tops are golden.[..]

POTTAGE ITALIANO Here's another terrific recipe that's a real tummy filler. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 1 15 ounce can Hunt's tomato sauce 1 tblsp. finely chopped garlic 1/2 small onion, chopped in chunks 1 tblsp. parsley 1 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. basil 1 whole mild Italian sausage 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup dry red wine - Cabernet Sauvignon recommended 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup freshly sliced mushrooms 1 cup coarsely chopped red bell peppers, with seeds removed 1 1/2 cups diced creamer potatoes 4 pieces veal, scallopini style 1/2 pint heavy whipping cream 2/3 cup Parmesan, Romano, Provolone cheese, mixed in equal portions and grated 1/2 cup olive oil for sauteing 1 cup fresh snow peas in[..]

Devin Alexander has gained many takers for her decadent diet. There are many questions surrounding this diet as the recipes included are considered to be some of the healthiest ever preparations by many people even though they do not compromise on taste. This is a bit surprising because we all are used to diets that exclude every delicacy and include monotonous and tasteless foods. Devin Alexander does not ask you to survive on lettuce on carrot juice. In fact her recipes allow you to indulge your palette as before. So you can have brownies, chocolate chip pancakes and fried jumbo shrimp. All these are within the reach of your weight loss diet. You are not required to compromise on the[..]

Gone are the days when it was cooked over an open smokey turf (peat) fire. Irish soda bread is now baked in an oven and the recipe is fairly straightforward and easy to follow. Variations of recipes exist of course - many are passed down from one generation to the next. The main ingredients are flour, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), buttermilk and salt - there's no yeast. Now the science bit: once everything is mixed together the lactic acid in the buttermilk reacts with the baking soda. As a result, bubbles of gas (carbon dioxide) are produced, this causes the bread to rise. The flour used can be plain white flour or whole wheat flour, or indeed a mixture of both. In many parts of[..]

cl The great American cheesesteak can be summed up by its delicious components – a fresh roll, thinly sliced beef, grilled onions or mushrooms, and of course, cheese. No cheesesteak would be complete without Provolone, American or the classic staple, Cheese Whiz. But did you know that this was not always the case? The Cheesesteak's mythic history began in 1930, when Pat Olivieri and his brother Harry founded a small hot dog stand in South Philadelphia. One day Pat and Harry decided to try something different and crafted a steak sandwich with onions. As the story goes a cab driver, a frequent visitor of the stand, stopped by and, intrigued by Pat and Harry's creation, ordered one[..]

The cuisines of China (particularly the Cantonese) are dominating Hong Kong's culinary scene, and that is no surprise, as most Hong Kongers are of Cantonese origin. Alongside the Chinese cuisines, you will find many restaurants specializing in other Far East cuisines, such as Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and others... European and British influence can also be found, as Hong Kong was a British colony for more than 150 years. Moreover, it can be said that during the years Hong Kong developed its own unique cuisine that combines Cantonese cooking with other elements... Yum cha ("drinking tea") is an integral part of Hong Kong's culinary culture. This Cantonese term refers to[..]

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In the not-too-distant past, controlling labor in a food-service establishment was mostly an instinctive process. Having an effective labor control meant by being able to manage your staff during a rush to keep the operation up and running, and send them home respectively when the rush slowly shrinks. Restaurant managers kept track of business from previous weeks in order to make projections of future sales, and then, with great expenditure of effort, converted those numbers into an employee schedule. The success or failure of those efforts was determined at at night when the store closes, the manager sat down with a stack of time cards and calculated the day's labor percentage. It's a[..]

What To Ask To A POS Vendor How Many Restaurant POS Terminal/Station Will I Need? * Considering peak customer volume You must plan the number of stations based on peak business. If you don’t you won’t be able to sufficiently handle the flow of customers during these periods. * Number of staff taking orders For a table service environment we suggest 1 station for every 3-5 servers. High volume areas such as bars and cashier stations may need to have a dedicated station for that purpose. When switching to a POS system from a cash register many people make the mistake of forgetting that their POS system will not only be used for cashing people out, but will now be used for order entry[..]

Point of sale or POS systems are a necessary and invaluable part of most businesses. While they traditionally referred to an automated cash register, modern technology has seen that change to include a number of other elements that all make a business more efficient and easier to run. Common POS systems include a computer, receipt printer, lockable cash drawer, a scanner to read the bar code, a magnetic swipe reader and a modem and pole display. Then there is the POS software. POS systems these days have come a long way from the early ones and do much more work. In fact they now do so much more that the POS element has now become just one more module in amongst many others, but it is[..]

Exercise your appetite, dust off your dancing shoes, and shimmy up to your shopping bags at the National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Southern Living readers rank it among the South's top 10 festivals, and the Southeast Tourism Society calls it one of this October's top 20 events. You should call it your perfect easing-out-of-summer, easing-into-fall family getaway. With the kids back in school and schedules accelerating, opportunities for a final beach vacation are slipping away. Make your last trip one to remember by heading to the Alabama Gulf Coast October 8-11 for a festive weekend of surf, sun, and seafood. Held each year during the second full weekend in October, the[..]

Do you ever go to a restaurant and order just appetizers? I sure do and whenever we’re headed to the Outback Steakhouse, I’ve got to have their coconut shrimp. Forget the steak, baked potato and chopped salad or the juice chicken, pork chop or whatever everyone else seems to order there. Just give me a big plate of coconut shrimp and I’m a happy girl. Since I can’t convince my husband to take me out to Outback twice a week, I had to get creative and come up with a copycat version of my favorite dish. Here’s the recipe Outback Coconut Shrimp - 1 1/2 pound large raw shrimp - 1/2 cup flour - ½ cup cornstarch - 1 tbsp. salt - 1/2 tbsp pepper - 2 tbsp[..]

While some people believe that no batter should touch their chicken, many more love the crisp bite into a battered chicken. Batter can be applied to whole pieces, wings or cut up slices to make chicken strips or nuggets. Battering is a popular way to prepare chicken all over the world. There are almost as many chicken batters as there are chickens! Different Batters of the World Batter can be made with corn meal, wheat flour, rice flour, or graham flour. Ethnic chicken recipes often use different flours. Each region will have their own special blend of spices and herbs as well, giving the fried chicken a flavor that will be recognizable from that corner of the world. Indian chicken may[..]

Preparation time: 20 minutes Total cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 bunch bok choy (see Variation)oil, for cooking 2 cloves garlic, crushed 250g (8 oz.) rump steak, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sweet sherry 2 tablespoons chopped basil 2 teaspoons sesame oil Directions: 1. When you want to try this recipe, you will want first to start by washing the bok choy and drain it. Cut the leaves into wide strips and the stems into thin strips. Heat the wok until very hot, add 1 tablespoon of the oil and swirl to coat the side. Add the garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds. 2. Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok and add the meat in batches. Stir-fry for 3[..]

Preparation time: 30 minutes Total cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients for Thai crispy - fried noodles recipe: 100 g (3 1/2 oz.) rice vermicelli 2 cups (500ml/16 fl oz.) oil, for frying 100 g (3 1/2 oz.) deep-fried tofu puffs, cut into strips 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 5cm (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated 150 g (5 oz.) pork mince 100 g (3 1/2 oz.) raw prawn meat, finely chopped 1 tablespoon white vinegar 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons soft brown sugar 2 tablespoons chili sauce 1teaspoon chopped red chillies 2 small knobs pickled garlic, chopped 1/4 bunch fresh garlic chives, chopped 1 cup (30 g/1 oz.) coriander leaves Directions for Thai crispy - fried noodles[..]

Preparation time: 20 minutes Total cooking time: 30-40 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients for the creamy beef and eggplant curry recipe:oil, for cooking 2-6 teaspoons red curry paste (ready-made paste) 500 g (1lb) topside steak, cut into strips 11/2 cups (375ml/12 fl oz.) coconut milk 4 kaffir lime leaves 100 g (3 1/2 oz.) pea-sized eggplants or chopped eggplant 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice 2 teaspoons soft brown sugar 1/2 cup (15 g/1/2 oz.) Thai basil or coriander leaves Directions for the creamy beef and eggplant curry recipe: 1. If you are thinking to try the creamy beef and eggplant curry recipe, start by heating the wok until very hot, and add 1 tablespoon of[..]

Preparation time: 30 minutes Total cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients for japanese fried pork: 1 tablespoon oil 150 g (5 oz) pork loin, thinly sliced 5 spring onions, cut into short lengths 1 carrot, cut into thin strips 200 g (6 1/2 oz.) Chinese cabbage, shredded 500 g (1lb) Hokkien noodles, gently pulled apart to separate 2 tablespoons shoshoyu 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon mirin 2 teaspoons caster sugar 1 cup (90 g/3 oz.) bean sprouts, scraggly ends removed 1 sheet toasted nori, shredded Directions for japanese fried pork: 1. When you will want to try this recipe, just follow this small guidelines. First heat the oil in a large wok over medium heat. Then[..]

Preparation time: 15 minutes Total cooking time: 5 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients for beef in oyster sauce: 1/2 teaspoons cornflour 1/2 cup (125ml/4 fl oz.) beef stock 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 teaspoon finely crushed garlic 1 teaspoon caster sugaroil, for cooking 350g (12 oz.) rump steak, finely sliced 250 g (8 oz.) beans, topped and tailed,cut into 5cm (2 inch) lengths 1 small red capsicum, sliced 1/2 cup (60 g/2 oz.) bean sprouts Directions for beef in oyster sauce: 1. When you will want to cook this recipe, first dissolve the cornflour in a little of the stock. First mix with the remaining stock, the garlic, the oyster sauce and the sugar and set aside. 2. Then heat the wok until it[..]

Preparation time: 25 minutes + 15 minutes marinating Total cooking lime: 5 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients for the mandarin beef recipe: 350 g (11 oz.) boned rib eye steak, finely sliced 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons dry sherry 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger 1 teaspoon sesame oiloil, for cooking 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 2 teaspoons finely chopped dried mandarin or tangerine rind 2 teaspoons soy sauce, extra 1 1/2 teaspoons caster sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons cornflour 4 tablespoons beef stock Directions for the mandarin beef recipe: 1. If you ever are thinking to try the mandarin beef recipe, start by following these guidelines. Place the meat in a bowl. Mix the soy, shorn, ginger[..]

Preparation time: 10 minutes + 30 minutes marinating Total cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients for fresh rice noodle: 2 cloves. crushed 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 2 teaspoons soy sauce 500g (1lb) beef, thinly slicedoil, for cooking 1kg (2lb) fresh roe noodles, sliced into 2cm (1 inch) strips 100 g (3 1/2 oz.) garlic chives, chopped 2 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce, extra 3 teaspoons soy sauce, extra 1 teaspoon sugar Directions for fresh rice noodle: 1. First combine the garlic ginger, the oyster and the soy sauces, then add the beef and toss to coat and cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes or so. 2. Then heat the wok until it becomes[..]

Preparation time: 20 minutes + 2 hours marinating Total cooking time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients for Beef and Spinach recipe: 500 g (1lb) rump or sirloin steak, cutinto thin strips 1/4 cup (60ml/2 fl oz.) sweet chilli sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon sherry oil, for cooking 2 onions, cut into wedges 500 g (1lb) English spinach leaves, shredded Directions for Beef and Spinach recipe: 1. If you would like to start cooking the beef and spinach recipe, you should first combine the steak with the sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and sherry. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight. 2. Drain the[..]

Preparation time.-15 minutes Total cooking time: 10 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: - 2 tablespoons oil - 1 dove garlic, crushed - 10cm (4 inch) piece ginger, peeled and sliced - 3 chicken fillets, sliced - 4 spring onions, sliced - 200 g (6 1/2 oz.) fresh asparagus spears, cut into lengths - 2 tablespoons soy sauce - 1/3 cup (30 g/1 oz.) slivered almonds, roasted 1. Heat a wok over very high heat, add some oil and swirl it to coat the side. Add the garlic, the ginger and all the chicken and stir-fry it for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until all the chicken will change colour. 2. Add the spring onion and the asparagus and stir-fry them for a further 2 minutes, or until the spring onion becomes[..]

Preparation time: 15 minutes + 10 minutes marinating Total cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients for tofu recipe: 3 teaspoons cornflour 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon oyster sauce 1 dove garlic, finely chopped 250 g (8 oz.) pork mince 1 tablespoon oil 3 teaspoons red bean chilli paste 3 teaspoons preserved bean curd 750 g (1 1/2lb) firm tofu, drained, cubed 2 spring onions, sliced 3 teaspoons oyster sauce, extra 2 teaspoons soy sauce, extra 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar Directions for tofu recipe: 1. If you are interested in trying to cook the tofu recipe, please keep in mind these guidelines. First put the cornflour, the soy and the oyster sauces and the cariic in a bowl and mix them[..]

Preparation time: 15 minutes + 3-4 hours marinating Total cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients for the beef recipe: 500 g (1lb) rump steak, cut into thin strips 3 stems lemon grass, white part only, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon oil 1/4 cup (40 g/11/4 oz.) chopped roasted peanuts Directions for the beef recipe: 1. In your attempt to try this recipe, you should first put the steak in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Mix the lemon grass, onion, garlic, fish sauce, sugar and oil to make a marinade. Pour over the meat and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours. 2. Heat the wok[..]

Preparation times 20 minutes Total cooking time: 10-15 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients for the vermicelli, beef and thai basil salad recipe: 125 g (4 oz.) dried rice vermicelli 600 g (1 1/4lb) rump steakoil, for cooking 2-3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 small red chilli, finely chopped 1 small red capsicum, thinly sliced 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup (30 g/1 oz.) coriander leaves 1 cup (30 g/1 oz) Thai basil leaves or green basil leaves Dressing for the vermicelli, beef and thai basil salad recipe: 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 red chilli, chopped 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon fish sauce 3 tablespoons grated palm sugar Directions for the vermicelli, beef[..]

Preparation time: 20 minutes Total cooking time: 30-35 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients for the hot Thai beef curry recipe:oil, for cooking 1 large onion, chopped 1-2 tablespoons green curry paste (ready-made paste) 500 g (1lb) round or blade steak, cut into thick strips 3/4 cup (185ml/6 fl oz.) coconut milk 6 kaffir lime leaves 90 g (3 oz.) pea-sized eggplants 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 teaspoon soft brown sugar 2 teaspoons finely grated lime rind 1/2 cup (15 g/1/2 oz.) coriander leaves 1/2 cup (15 g/1/2 oz.) shredded basil leaves Directions for the hot Thai beef curry recipe: 1. When you want to try the hot thai beef curry recipe, start with heating the wok until very hot, after add 1[..]

Preparation time: 45 minutes Total cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients for the mee goreng recipe: 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 red chillies, seeded and finely chopped 2cm (3/4 inch) piece fresh ginger, gratedoil, for cooking 350 g (11 oz.) Hokkien noodles, gently pulled apart (see Note) 500 g (1lb) peeled raw prawns 250 g (8 oz.) rump steak, finely sliced 4 spring onions, chopped 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks 2 celery sticks, cut into matchsticks 1 tablespoon kecap manis 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon tomato sauce Directions for the mee goreng recipe: 1. Combine the onion, garlic, chilli and ginger in a small food processor or[..]

Preparation time: 20 minutes Total cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: - 1/4 cup (60ml/2 fl oz.) oyster sauce - 2 tablespoons fish sauce - 1 tablespoon grated palm sugar - 1 tablespoon oil - 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed - 1 tablespoon grated ginger - 1-2 red chillies, seeded and chopped - 4 spring onions, finely chopped - 375g (12 oz.) chicken breast fillets, cut into strips - 250g (8 oz.) broccoli, cut into florets - 230g (71/2 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained - 230g (7 1/2 oz) can bamboo shoots, rinsed - 20 basil leaves, Directions: 1. Put 1/4 cup (60ml/2 fl oz.) of water in a jug with the oyster sauce, the fish sauce and the palm sugar. Mix them well. 2. Heat the wok until[..]

If you've ever wanted to know the right way to become a successful backyard "Pitmaster", then this article is a can't miss. There aren't too many things that are more enjoyable than getting together with friends or family in the backyard for a barbecue.  It's a great American tradition.  What better way to make lifetime memories that to spend time with people you care about in the great outdoors.  Whether the menu consists of burgers and dogs or something more, most people agree that's a wonderful way to spend a lazy Summer's afternoon. However, if you're new to the idea of barbecue and you are not "grill savvy", it might be a bit overwhelming.  Relax,[..]

There aren't too many things that are more enjoyable than getting together with friends or family in the backyard for a barbecue. It's a great American tradition. What better way to make lifetime memories than to spend time with people you care about in the great outdoors. Whether the menu consists of burgers and dogs or something more, most people agree, that's a wonderful way to spend a lazy Summer afternoon. However, if you're new to the idea of barbecue and are not yet "grill savvy", it might be a bit overwhelming. Relax, because I'm about to let you in on a few grilling tips that will guide you on your way to becoming a real Pitmaster. Like anything else in life, good grilling and[..]

Since many of us do not like to put our trust into dog foods that are manufactured to provide our pets with sustenance, then we may be forced to give them homemade dog food. However, to many people, this seems like a difficult task; but don't worry, it really is easier than you may think. Initially, it is important to remember that you can feed your pet a healthy homemade diet on a budget. It is not necessary to spend a great deal of money. Dogs do not require a gourmet meal every night of the week. Dogs are extremely happy to eat such things as chicken and rice. Because dogs do require a source of carbohydrates, then it is important not to feed them only meat as a homemade dog food. It[..]

I spent the last couple of days watching my poor dog, vomit over and over. He would not eat, lapped up water like it was the elixir of canines and within minutes would vomit with a force. It was just foam and water coming up...nothing else. I took him to the vet, thinking that it was going to be something that he had gotten into. His temperature was good. The vet gave him an anti-nausea shot and antibiotics. We started discussing what could have caused this. Before the sickness started I had taken my dogs down to my parents to run. They have plenty of space for the dogs to stretch out and get some exercise. Because of all the rain that we have had lately, there is also quite a bit of[..]

Seasoned chicken breasts tossed in Asian style vinaigrette served over spinach leaves. Garnished with radishes, and topped with additional dressing. This is a great salad to serve for lunch or dinner. Wonderful served with steamed long grain white Chinese rice. Cooks Notes: Sushi makes the perfect appetizer for this Asian inspired dish. Grilled Chicken and Spinach Salad with Miso Vinaigrette Ingredients: 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, trimmed Pinch Coarse Salt Pinch Fresh Ground Black Pepper 1 (6 ounces) bag Baby Spinach 1/2 cup sliced Red Radishes Miso Vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons Miso Paste 2 tablespoons Cold Water 1 tablespoon Granulated White Sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons Rice Vinegar[..]

Thai New Year, or Songkran, takes place between 13-15 April this year and is often referred to as the water festival, as it traditionally celebrates the end of the dry season. During Songkran, it is customary to celebrate with loved ones by throwing water on them - it is believed the water washes away evil and misfortune. Another tradition is to show generosity and this usually takes the form of a Thai banquet. So invite your friends and family around and tempt them with these mouthwatering Thai recipes. Thai beef salad Salad will never be the same again! Get your taste buds tingling with this authentic meaty treat Serves 2-3 Ready in 20 minutes 2tbsp oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and[..]

Chicken is the friend of cooks who are looking to prepare low-fat nutritious meals. When the skin is removed, chicken has very little fat, but the meat remains tasty, tender, and popular with most people. This recipe for crunchy tropical chicken brings together ingredients that are proven partners of chicken: pineapple, rice, and peanuts. This delicious combination is also packed potassium, B vitamins, and protein. If you find some low sodium chicken stock, then you can control the salt content as well. This recipe yields two servings, but it could be easily doubled or quadrupled to accommodate larger families. Recipe ingredients: 1 whole chicken breast, skinned and boned 1/4 cup chicken[..]