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Luxury Hampers Full Of Gourmet Foods

Sam Cooke — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:28:09 +0000

Gourmet foods are such a treat for some of us, and I think that they are a special bonus treat to have at Christmas time. After all it is the season in which we eat, drink and be merry, usually with our friends and family. So what better time to get some nice gourmet treats in to share.

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High Class Fried Appetizers At Home

Albert Shuttleworth — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:31:49 +0000

I'm sure you've wondered how famous five star restaurants make amazing fried appetizers that never cease to amaze. The food you enjoy while dining out at these top restaurants are perfectly fried to a light crispy texture. In contrast, every time you've tried to do something as simple as frying some french fries at home you end up with a soggy oil filled mess. So what are the secrets to cooking perfectly fried appetizers like a Michelin chef?

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Gourmet Foods and Luxury Table Settings for Thanksgiving

Sam Cooke — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:08:39 +0000

Thanksgiving is almost upon us. Are you looking for recipe ideas for Thanksgiving? What kind of Thanksgiving feast are you planning? Are you going for the usual turkey and stuffing? Or do you want to find something that will simply blow them away?

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Steak, Chicken, and Shrimp Skewers

Albert Shuttleworth — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:33:07 +0000

American recipes are loved by millions all over the world. There are many American recipes to choose from. Meat and vegetable kabobs can me made in an endless amount of ways. They can be made in combination with several meats or with just one meat. There are several different ways that I make kabobs for my family. One of our favorites is the steak, chicken, and shrimp kabobs. I do all the preparation and my husband grills it to perfection.

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Old Figurine Shopping

Albert Shuttleworth — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:43:20 +0000

When you're shopping for an old figurine, you might very well be looking for an antique or vintage figurine. Thrift shops or second hand shops are my favorite places to look for old figurines. Sometimes people drop them off as a charity item. You'll often be able to find the same quality vintage figurine in a thrift shop for much less than you'd pay in an antique shop. Often the staff in a second-hand shop aren't as knowledgeable as the people who work in an antique store, so they won't know how rare an item that they've got.

I also can't resist yard sales. I can't tell you the times that I've bought a vintage Lladro figurine for $5 and then resold it on ebay for 5 to 10 times that. Yes while I love old figurine shopping for the fun of it and to display items in my own home, sometimes I can't pass up the opportunity to flip an old figurine.

So far I haven't found the greatest deals at swap meets and flea markets. The folks at these events have usually thoroughly researched their pieces and are hoping to get top dollar for them. But on a slow day, when a dealer needs to go home with some cash, it's still possible to find a great bargain.

Southern Food and Cornbread

Albert Shuttleworth — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:04:42 +0000

Cornbread is a popular southern food that’s included in several cuisines, including soul food, Cajun, southwestern, and Creole. The main ingredient in cornbread is cornmeal. The food was first adapted from Native Americans, who taught Europeans who came to America how to grow, process, and use corn.

Wet Rubs for Baby Back Ribs

Jack Daniels — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:18:38 +0000

We southerners love all kinds of pork, so the meat is a big part of southern food. One of the most popular cuts is baby back ribs. Of course, baby back ribs are a favorite with people from all regions of the U.S. – not just the South. They’re also featured in cuisines from other nations and ethnic groups. I’ll admit that I don’t know a lot about how people of other nationalities prepare their baby back ribs, but I do know how we do it in the southern United States.

Sweet Potato vs. Yam

Jack Daniels — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 18:43:39 +0000

The sweet potato is a wonderful southern food that can be cooked in a number of different ways. You’ve probably had baked sweet potatoes, sweet potato casserole, and sweet potato soufflé, and maybe you’ve had grilled sweet potatoes and fried sweet potatoes. Perhaps you’ve enjoyed candied yams with your Thanksgiving dinner. Candied yams? Are sweet potatoes and yams the same?

Make a Gourmet Burger

Jack Daniels — Mon, 23 May 2011 22:47:34 +0000

Because Americans are usually very creative, we often come up with some innovative American recipes and foods. One place this is evident is with homemade hamburgers. An imaginative chef or cook can turn a humble beef patty into a gourmet burger. Even many top-shelf restaurants are catching onto this and taking full advantage of the deep affinity that many Americans have with hamburgers. Of course, to enjoy one of these gourmet burgers, you’ll have to shell out some cash – we’re not talking about McDonald’s or Burger King here.

Southern Food for Banquets: Chicken and Mushrooms

Jack Daniels — Thu, 19 May 2011 20:11:40 +0000

Let’s say you like Southern food and you need a meal to serve to guest. Let’s also say that his Southern food has to be relatively inexpensive because you’re expecting a good number of attendees. The meal also has to be visually appealing and tasty because this is more of an upscale event than it is a backyard cookout. It might be a banquet, a dinner party for winners of pageants and their parents, or some other type of sit-down meal. What about a chicken dish?

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