Friday, March 21, 2008
In and Around the Kitchen
The impressive success of the Food Network and foodie shows like Top Chef is undeniable. But those aren't the only places to get culinary advice. At Daytipper, you might not get full recipes, but you can still get a full tummy.
Kitchen Mini-Adventures
These tips are not for the faint of heart. In fact, this first tip is making my stomach turn. How about YOU try it and let me know what you think:
TIP: Right after I married my wife, she got me to try ketchup on my broccoli. I thought it sounded repulsive, but I agreed to try it once. It was so delicious that I've been eating steamed broccoli that way ever since - including tonight!
If you're not in the mood to digest anything, why not try this application to keep food out of your mouth but on your face!
TIP: Here is an easy recipe for a homemade facial scrub. Simply grind 2 almonds and mix with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey. This scrub is natural, inexpensive, and suitable for all skin types.
Tired of plating up tacos that won't stand up straight?
TIP: Flip a muffin tin upside down to hold your tacos. The mini or regular size both work great and will each hold 3 tacos.
Everyone loves a steaming hot bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. But ever notice how the meatballs are sometimes few and far between?
TIP: I love spaghetti and meatballs but hate when the meatball falls back in the plate because they are too big. The solution? Make tiny meatballs that are not any bigger than a penny. It is the best way to enjoy the taste of the pasta and the meat in one bite.
And finally, the key to Italian cooking: perfect garlic!
TIP: Most Italian pasta sauces use garlic. People usually heat up a pan, add some onions, oil, and garlic as first step, only to later on see the garlic burn and disappear. When cooking sauces first use only 20% of the garlic in your first step and add the other 80% when the sauce is simmering. This will help the sauce better absorb the taste and you will be a true Italian cook.
Bon Appétit!
Kitchen Mini-Adventures
These tips are not for the faint of heart. In fact, this first tip is making my stomach turn. How about YOU try it and let me know what you think:
TIP: Right after I married my wife, she got me to try ketchup on my broccoli. I thought it sounded repulsive, but I agreed to try it once. It was so delicious that I've been eating steamed broccoli that way ever since - including tonight!
If you're not in the mood to digest anything, why not try this application to keep food out of your mouth but on your face!
TIP: Here is an easy recipe for a homemade facial scrub. Simply grind 2 almonds and mix with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey. This scrub is natural, inexpensive, and suitable for all skin types.
Tired of plating up tacos that won't stand up straight?
TIP: Flip a muffin tin upside down to hold your tacos. The mini or regular size both work great and will each hold 3 tacos.
Everyone loves a steaming hot bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. But ever notice how the meatballs are sometimes few and far between?
TIP: I love spaghetti and meatballs but hate when the meatball falls back in the plate because they are too big. The solution? Make tiny meatballs that are not any bigger than a penny. It is the best way to enjoy the taste of the pasta and the meat in one bite.
And finally, the key to Italian cooking: perfect garlic!
TIP: Most Italian pasta sauces use garlic. People usually heat up a pan, add some onions, oil, and garlic as first step, only to later on see the garlic burn and disappear. When cooking sauces first use only 20% of the garlic in your first step and add the other 80% when the sauce is simmering. This will help the sauce better absorb the taste and you will be a true Italian cook.
Bon Appétit!
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