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A beginners guide to beers alcoholic strength
Being a restaurant server, I’ve seen the effects from drinking beer. You wouldn’t believe how disoriented, belligerent and stupid people get from drinking beyond their limit. Being a social drinker and an alcohol server, I would be an expert at what drinking beer does to someone. When you decide to go out to a bar (and drink), consider these rules a guide to a safe and enjoyable night out.
1) If you know, you’ll be drinking, don’t drive. People think they’re Superman or Wonder Woman when they drink. They will get behind the wheel and chance fate. You could end up like former pro football player, Koren Robinson and get arrested for DUI. Or, Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsHow much guidance to find in restaurant reviews – Part 1
Food Critics is what they are typically called. In the spirit of this topic, they are more accurately titled ‘Restaurant Reviewers.’ The dependability of their guidance is directly connected to the motivation for their work. Are they truly independent? Are they truly dedicated to accurately informing you, the reader, about the qualities offered by establishment being reviewed? How can you determine if this is their goal or if they are vicious gossips, out to extort advertising revenue for their rag periodicals or media programs? Your cause must be the cause for their forages into the restaurant world or what they write is of absolutely no value.
First of all, the reason you or I Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsTV show reviews: Good Eats with Alton Brown – Part 1
“Good Eats” is a unique show that centers around the scientific basis of food preparation.
This Food TV show also gives history and facts about main ingredients or about the recipe itself.
The way it is presented in a simple ,dramatic, down to earth fashion the show can be alternatively called ‘cooking for dummies’. By this I men anybody who does not know how to cook and wants to learn will be able to do so with the knowledge of why they use each ingredient, specific temperatures and the various effective methods too.
It is very interesting and each episode is captivating. Even children are encouraged to cook by this show and learn many things such as history Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsBeer facts and trivia – Part 1
Sweet, sweet beer. She has gotten a bad name in our country’s puritanical times, but for six thousand years our species has indulged in the benefits of this fine beverage. Delicious, nutritious and intoxicating, beer has been used to relax, ease uncomfortable social situations and aid artists in their work. Yes, there are negative effects if you consume too much too frequently but, like so much in life, balance is the key.
Beer production is actually a very simple process. Despite what some watery-beer defenders say about it being easier to produce in large quantities, every kind of beer can be made in any quantity with appropriate equipment. The first beer was believed to be a result of moist grains Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsWhat are the right temperatures taken by meat in the oven for medium/rare/well
With few exceptions, temperature is the most accurate way to determine when meat is cooked to your desired degree of doneness.
Most recipes offer guidelines for the amount of time required to cook a cut of meat, but there are too many variables involved for them to be exact. The temperature of the meat when cooking is begun, the shape of the roast, the fat and bone content, the size and accuracy of your oven, the roasting pan, all effect cooking times.
An instant-read thermometer is the best tool for checking the internal temperature of meat. Insert the thermometer into the thickest portion of the meat, away from any bone or fat. Wait about 20 seconds for the indicator to register. Once Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsA guide to quick and easy French meals
Since I spent three years living in France and eating their food, I can say that the easiest guide to creating any meal in the French manner is to use a cream-based sauce with mushrooms and wine, not “cooking wine” that grocery stores sell but a good bordeaux for red meat and sherry for poultry. With seafood “a la King,” always use white wine, chablis or chardonnay to give your seafood an extra “je ne sais quoix.” A little wine goes a long way towards making any casserole a smash hit with your guests.
Marinating meat overnight in a wine-based marinade will add extra zest to the flavor of your meat, choosing chicken, pork or beef. Use one bottle of Italian Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsSteps to take in writing an effective restaurant review
An effective restaurant review shall address the following.
1.Clearly write in the review about the location,the exact name and the details of the access map ,mentioning availability of name boards/signs and major land marks nearby ,as you approach.
2.Mention in the review, facilities for vehicle parking made available by the restaurant including valet parking,security for your vehicles etc.
3.Give your personal opinion, with a little sense of humour, about the in house service provided.Indicate whether the staff were freindly and courteous to your party.How long did you have to wait after the orders were placed.
4.Mention the ambience of the interior decor, how it fits up and address the issue of lighting and seating arrangements, availability of child seating etc.
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No CommentsHow much guidance to find in restaurant reviews
First of all, if a “reviewer” pre-alerts a restaurant to his visit, walks in with an entourage and accepts a meal for free, you can best make use of his “review” by using it to line the birdcage or house break a puppy. He’s no more a reviewer than the kid working the grill is a celebrity chef.
There are entirely too many people out there posing as journalists when all they really want is a free meal. And thanks to naive restaurateurs who think the opinion of one person will mean more than the quality of the food they serve or service they deliver, these pseudo-reviewers have plenty of opportunity to get fat and happy for free.
Here are five Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsRecipes: Old West Chuck Wagon cooking
Did you ever see a Western movie or TV show, watch the cowboys and ranch hands eat delicious looking stews, beans and biscuits made in the chuck wagon? Lets take a look inside that wagon and see what’s hiding there!
There was an old chuck wagon cook named Wishbone on a TV show when I was a child, oh how I wanted to sample some of his meals! But my Wishbone was just one of many trail cooks of the western era. Others were there too. Those ruddy, mean tempered men had names like; *Soggy, Lean Skillet, Cousie, Belly Cheater, Dough Puncher, Greasy Belly and of course my favorite Wishbone, just to name a few!
So I moseyed me over to the Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsSteps to take in writing an effective restaurant review – Part 1
When dining out with the intention of writing a review of the restaurant, it’s important to be well-prepared. You may want to research the restaurant and it’s background. This will give you a starting point to compare whether or not the restaurant meets up to it’s expectations or reviews. Or, you might rather take another approach and go there without any prior knowledge of the restaurant at all. This will offer you to opportunity to present your review without being influenced by the opinions of others.
The steps you take in writing an effective review will totally depend on your keen sense of observation and your skills in remembering every detail in describing your experience. Read the rest of this entry »
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