Archive for February, 2007

15 More Secret Kitchen Hints

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

While putting together my article called “15 Secret Kitchen Hints”, I quickly found that I had more than 15, so I thought it would be a great idea to have a second list:
1. For fluffier omelets, add a pinch of cornstarch before beating the eggs.
2. Thaw frozen fish in milk. The milk draws out the […]

The Right Way To Eat Before An Athletic Event

Saturday, February 24th, 2007

Nutrition is often an overlooked component of sports training and performance. In reality, nutrition plays a major role in how athletes perform.
In general, pre-game meals are eaten between three and five hours before the start of the athletic activity and it serves to build the glycogen reserves and balance the body’s blood sugar level.
It isn’t […]

3 Awesome Pickle Recipes

Wednesday, February 21st, 2007

BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES
4 quarts Cucumbers
Onions (as many as you like)
5 cups Sugar
3 cups Vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric
1/3 cup Salt
2 trays of Ice Cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons Celery Seed
2 tablespoons Mustard Seed
Slice cucumbers and onions and place them in a very large bowl. Pour salt over them and put 2 trays of ice cubes on them […]

15 Secret Kitchen Hints

Sunday, February 18th, 2007

While I’ve been learning to cook the past couple years, I have made plenty of mistakes… and learned a lot of lessons. I thought it would be a great idea to write a couple articles on the things I’ve learned. So here it goes:
1. If you’ve over-sweetened a dish, add salt.
2. If you’ve […]

Irish Recipes for an Unforgettable Saint Patrick’s Day

Sunday, February 11th, 2007

If you visit Ireland on 17th March, you will be greeted by a festive
mood, for on this day the Irish celebrate the feast of Saint Patrick, the
patron saint of the country. It is a national holiday in the Republic of
Ireland and in other parts of the world.
One of the noticeable traditions during the feast day […]

3 Ways To Get Your Kids To Eat Their Vegetables

Saturday, February 10th, 2007

Anyone that has small children knows that getting your kids to eat their vegetables can sometimes be harder than getting a straight answer from a politician in an election year.
It doesn’t always have to be that difficult though… you just have to use a little creativity and a little patience. Let’s get started.
1. Instead of […]