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The 7 Best Asian Herbs for Cooking

09 July, 16:30, by nita Tags:
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Some of the best herbs used for cooking come from Asia. Not only do these herbs lend a unique flavor to food, they are also good for health because of their medicinal properties. If you want to know the best Asian herbs that have culinary uses, so you too can spice up food with them, then read on.

Herbs in general are characterized by their flavor, scent, freshness and texture. Some of the most exotic dishes are prepared using herbs mainly found in various parts of Asia. Among the most popular of them are:

• Chinese Chives: Also known as garlic chives because of their unique garlic like flavor, these have flat leaves and are used for flavoring. As the name suggests, these herbs are commonly used in Chinese cooking.

• Holy Basil: Revered in India, this herb is used extensively in Ayurveda for its unique medicinal properties. Holy Basil is majorly used in Thailand for stir frying Thai food.

• Rice Paddy Herb: This herb usually grows in hot climate found in Southeast Asia. Because of its lemon like aroma and flavor, it is used as an ingredient in curries and soups of Vietnamese and Thai foods.

• Sesame Leaf: A sesame leaf is distinctly known for its freshness retaining properties. It is mostly used in Korea for wrapping food or meat packets.

• Beefsteak Plant: This is a pungent smelling herb just like mint and is used commonly in Japan. It is known to preserve foods and is mainly used for flavoring pickled plums by the Japanese.

• Indonesian Lime Leaves: This herb belongs to the lime family and is found in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. It is majorly used in their cuisines for aroma and its astringent taste.

• Mitsuba: This herb is native to Japan and has many uses in cooking. Its seeds can be used in salads while its chopped stems and leaves are used for flavoring several Japanese cuisines.

Most of these herbs are available in food stores and can even be grown in homes. So the next time you have guests at home, use some of these herbs in the food and see them impressed.

For more information, please visit growing-herbs-at-home.com

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Miechelin Star restaurants in Netherlands

09 July, 11:08, by nita Tags:
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Download official 2010 Michelin Guide press release with michelin star restaurants in Netherlands.  There is 91 Michelin Star awarded restaurants, of which 12 are new additions. 2 restaurants with 3 stars, 14 with 2 stars and 75 with 1 star.

Document includes listing of 93  restaurants have recived BIB Gourmand lebel.

Robot Coupe Power Mixers

07 July, 17:16, by nita Tags: ,
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Power Mixers
The Main Benefits :
  • Perfect hygiene:

Foot, knife , bell, and whisk fully removable a Robot-Coupe exclusive.

  • Robust machine:

The design of the machines and the materials used in their construction guarantee a sturdy machine.

  • Large processing capacity:

Powerful motor for fast processing and an optimum quality end-product.

  • Easy maintenance:

All stainless steel tube, bell, knife and whisk.

  • Compact models:

Space saving and easy to use. 5 models to process small quantities.

Pan capacity: Between 2 and 400 litres according to the model.

For more information about Robot Coupe Power Mixers visit Robot-Coupe website.

Noma Restaurant (Denmark) – Best Restaurants in the world series.

07 July, 17:07, by nita Tags:

At noma, we aim to offer a personal rendition of Nordic gourmet cuisine, where typical methods of cooking, fine Nordic produce and the legacy of our common food culture are all being subjected to an innovative gastronomic approach. Carrying this line of thinking further, we view it as a challenge to play a part in bringing forth a regeneration of Nordic culinary craft, in its capacity to encompass the North Atlantic region and to brighten the world with its distinctive tastiness and special regional character.

To find out more visit Noma website.

Valderrama Olive Oils

22 June, 07:14, by nita Tags:
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Valderrama offer 4 types of olive oil.

 

Arbequina – Notably fruity flavour, with a taste of sweet green grass, apple and a little nut (excellent for dressing fresh or grilled vegetables, rice and certain acid fruits such as natural pineapple, etc.)

Hojiblanca – Very smooth flavour, a little sweet, with a touch of “green wood” and oily “aftertaste”. Specially recommended for gazpacho, tomato salad, meat, meat stews and blue fish.

Picudo – Marked olive flavour, slightly spicy, with a little bitterness, nut flavour and a very slight “butter” touch. Highly appropriate for carpaccio, pasta and white or soft blue fish.

Ocal – A little sweet taste with a clear olive flavour, a slight bitterness and a clear aftertaste. Indicated for people who enjoy smooth flavours.

For more information go to Valderrama website.

PanSaver – pan protection

20 June, 07:32, by nita Tags:
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What’s a PanSaver?

PanSaver is a specially designed panprotector consisting out of a nylon film which can resist temperatures up to 204°C/400°F. Furthermore, the panprotectors are available in different shapes and sizes. They are tailored to fit any size pot or pan in your kitchen.

Use the PanSaver to:

  • Save time and money on laborcosts
  • Eliminate “baked-on” and “Burnt-on” foods from pots & pans
  • Comply to all HACCP-standards
  • Conserve soap and hot water
  • Reduce the amount of food and grease in sewer and septic systems
  • Improve employee morale and reduce dishwasher turnover
  • Improve food quality by avoiding direct food-to-metal contact
  • Improve hygiene

For more information about PanSaver products visit PanSaver website.

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Pronol Prosecco Spumante DOC

20 June, 07:07, by nita
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At the beginning of the 20th century, the Pronol family from Valdobbiadene, in the Province of Treviso, Italy, was already producing wines, liqueurs and spirits renowned all over the eastern Veneto region. Brand name Pronol today takes up those traditions and old artisan recipes anew and offers a refined selection of products.

Prosecco Spumante Doc

Prosecco wine has always been synonymous with laughter and romance. Harvested a little early, this variety is characterised by small round berries that are yellow-green in colour, with a flavour that is gently sharp and fragrant. Processed in a low temperature environment, this variety produces a wine that is highly fragrant and that becomes sparkling after second fermentation in steel containers.

The Pronol brand includes grappas, wines and liquors that characterized the story and the tradition of winemaking and distillation in Veneto.

Visit Distilleria Bottega to check out variety of Pronol Brand.
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