Monthly Archives: September 2008

Many restaurants these days are serving up super sized portions, so it’s no wonder that people have become used to ingesting large amounts of food every day. This is okay if the meals they eat are healthy and low in calories. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work this way. Therefore it’s highly important that you choose healthful and low calorie foods when you eat at home, so you can minimize the damage from your restaurant splurges. This begins with cooking light. Continue reading →

The Japanese suffer less heart attacks and cholesterol problems than many other nationalities. The Bengalis in India stay lean and healthy and they share a common feature with many other people staying near the sea. They love seafood and call them ‘flowers of the sea’. Indeed, the oceans present us with a variety of delicacies that are also healthy. Just like the flowers, many fish and crustaceans are seasonal while some are for all the year round. Continue reading →

There are probably thousands of honey and beeswax producers all over the world, to fulfill the ever-growing demands of the food and medicinal industry. The number of Asian, American, African and European beekeepers is growing as the demand from this lucrative industry continues to rise. With origins from European countries, beekeeping and has been through a lot of changes as it moves through the generation in many different parts all over the world. Interestingly, it has not been affected by each cultural system and remains a part of a cultural heritage in many parts of the world. Continue reading →

In the earliest days of the primitive human race, food was cooked over an open flame or placed on hot rocks which were heated in an open flame. As time progressed and civilization marched on, the invention of pots and pans came along. With the ability to boil water in a controlled environment, suddenly a multitude of new recipes and new methods of cooking became available to everyone. As time progressed, the simple concept of pots and pans has become a veritable forest of options and choices for the skilled cook, with no shortage of fancy pots and pans to choose from. With Teflon cookware coatings, nonstick surfaces and all manner of new improved cookware items, the pots and pans in the modern day are truly amazing and serve a variety of functions. Continue reading →

Taco Bell comes to mind as a popular food chain that serves Mexican foods. You will find tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. People in Mexico usually do not eat big platters of tortilla chips in their everyday meals. Because of the food sold in the United States, it is not very healthy. The Mexican foods in America are not as rich in nutrients. It contains high fat, sodium, and calories. It also does not include as many fresh vegetables. Continue reading →

When people think of microwave ovens, they think about the fact that they are everywhere. They think about the fact that most of the things that they cook and heat will come out of the microwave and use the technology. Microwave ovens are one of the most popular ways to cook and heat food. While there are multiple types of microwaves, and different ways to use a microwave oven, all of them do nearly the same thing. Continue reading →

No matter what field they’re working in, the Japanese are known for their ability to innovate. While talk of innovation tends to draw the mind toward the latest technology, it’s not always something flashy. In this case, it’s about kitchen cutlery, namely the santoku knife. A blade of Japanese make, it’s becoming more and more popular in kitchens worldwide. If you’re a fan of the Food network or cooking shows in general, you may have seen your favorite chef using them. Continue reading →

If you grew up in America, you very likely have fond memories of your mother or grandmother cooking onions, potatoes, eggs or whatever favorite breakfast item in the old cast-iron skillet. But the history of this particular item might have escaped you. One of the earliest methods of cooking food and one of the very first types of cookware ever designed, it has been passed down through the centuries from generation to generation and is extraordinarily popular around the world. Whether cooking Cajun food in New Orleans or seafood in Seattle, any cookware collection is incomplete without the extraordinarily popular cast-iron skillet. Despite a multitude of frying pans available, more people used the traditional cast iron pan than any other type of product in the kitchen. Continue reading →