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Steps to take in writing an effective restaurant review – Part 3
A restaurant review should have many essential things.I myself has gone through many restaurant reviews while reading review sites.It should have the following
1.Location with address
2.Categorisation as normal,fast food or star hotels.Speciality hotels with facilities should be mentioned.
3.A special mention of the owner or company operated by.
4.Cost or affordability.A special mention if students have concesion.
5.Specialities or famous special food if any.
6.Special mention of any famous chef if any.
7.Customer service quality-In this a special mention of how long we have to wait for food to be served.
Roof top garden,sea facing and other natural beauty of the location.
8.Special mention of the restaurant if it is old.
9.Ratings-How would you rate the hotel.
10.Your Read the rest of this entry »
Recipes: Herbed baked eggs
I spent today just sitting in front of the TV while surfing the web on my laptop and barely moved an inch. Suddenly, I realized I was hungry and wouldn’t you know it, the episode of Barefoot Contessa on Food Network suddenly looked like the best thing in the world. At that moment, she was preparing Herbed Baked Eggs, which I just finished eating only a few minutes ago.
The recipe couldn’t be simpler to prepare. In an oven safe dish (small), put 1 tablespoon of heavy cream and half a tablespoon of butter. Place this in your warmed up broiler for three minutes. In the mean time, break three large eggs into a cup or bowl. Also, mix 1/2 a Read the rest of this entry »
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BEER is cool only if you are a drunken. If you are an alcoholic then you probably have it stashed down somewhere in the house. Wait, before draining it in the toilet try make use of you money spent. Here are a few things that it could work in.
1. BATHE IN IT
Instead of stealing a sip, try soaking in it. Pour a quarts bottle in the tub and lie back for a real bubble bath. You will not only feel relaxed but the smell of the beer will get you a bit tipsy.
2. PUT OUT A FIRE
You are in the wilderness. Have after a long fight started a fire which now needs to be put out. Read the rest of this entry »
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.
5.Address the cuisine available Read the rest of this entry »
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