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As i researched last weeks post on GMO’s I read a few articles on the growing issue of “Food Fraud”. I’ve heard of food fraud before, but never imagined just how wide spread this really has become. Food Fraud is starting out as one product, but by the time it reaches your plate, its something […]
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The garbage you eat? That can of soda, cooking spray you are about to use? Or what is really in the burger from “Burger King”? As the world population started to grow in the last thirty years, so did the demand to satisfy everything from our sweet tooth to grabbing dinner via a fast food […]
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What do you know about GMO’s There has been controversy about GMO’s between the agricultural giant Monsanto the small time farmers and us the consumer. I have yet read or hear anything positive regarding Monsanto from the average consumer. The only voices in Monsanto’s corner seem to be the food manufacturers Monsanto owns. You know […]
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That can of soda, or cooking spray you are about to use? Or what is in your Mc Rib sandwich? As the world population started to grow in the last thirty years, so did the demand to satisfy everything from our sweet tooth to grabbing dinner via a fast food drive thru to avoid slaving […]
I thought since I haven’t been in the kitchen much, or been online from my computer to post more recipes, why not have some fun and get to know you all better.
On Food Network there is a program called ” The Best Thing I Ever Ate”, where various Food Network Celebrity Chefs talk about a favorite dish they ate, the name of establishment, where it is located, and describe in details the flavors, and why it is the best thing they ever ate.
I’d like to know from you all is…
“What Is The Best Thing You Ever Ate”
It could be a breakfast at a diner, steak house, taco stand, even street food. Or a dish a relative made.
It doesn’t have to be an Entree`, it could be a dessert, or a pastrami sandwich.
I think this would be a fun way for us all to get to know each other.
Feel free to describe in detail, post a picture, link to a recipe, and why you love this one dish.
For me personally I the best thing I ever ate was from Olive Garden
“Stuffed Chicken Marsala”
The chicken breast was not only moist and juicy, but stuffed with four different cheeses, sun dried tomato,crushed red pepper flakes, garlic.
What made this stuffing of cheeses hold together was the addition of bread crumbs and sour cream.
So when you slice into the chicken breast the cheeses didn’t slide out of the breast in one big gloppy mess. Each bite had the taste of four cheeses.
Now add the wonderful Marsala sauce with cremini mushrooms, red onion, more garlic and cream.
The bonus ahh it is served with garlic mashed potatoes that puts this dish over the top.
Each bite taken you get the juicy chicken, the melted four cheeses, the marsala sauce with mushrooms, and the comfort of garlic mashed potatoes.
I have loved this dish for the last seven years and have the actual recipe from Olive Garden’s website, that I’ll post later.
In the mean time, I’d love to know from you….
“What is the best thing you ever ate”
Ciao~from my beloved BlackBerry, Clarissa 
Stuffed Chicken Marsala
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I’ve always been fascinated with the art of butchery, and when I was a child the grocery stores and corner markets had more butchers and a good 90% of various proteins behind the counter. We’d take a number if it was crowded or rang the bell. The butcher would then take our order, cut what […]
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Sauces in French cuisine date back to the Middle Ages. There were many hundreds of sauces in the culinary repertoire. In ‘classical’ French cooking of the 19th and 20th century, sauces were a major defining characteristic of French cuisine. The Mother sauces are Espagnole, Velouté, Béchamel, Tomato, and Hollandaise. There are two others, Buerre Blanc […]
I came across this image recently and wanted to share it here, and ask that everyone share this with everyone. On this image is a sticker we have all seen at one time or another on our produce. It is called PLUCode/Price Look Up Code for fresh fruits and vegetables sold in random-weight/bulk in produce departments. The code on the sticker is how we know if the product was grown conventionally, organically, or if it was genetically modified.
Right here in the US any Genetically Modified Food can be sold without proper labeling to the consumer. To me that is nothing more than fraud. If we buy a product to consume we have a right to know what is in it, bottom line and there is no excuse not to. In other countries GMF are labeled consider yourself lucky.
I am attaching the image along with a link to the website for PLU Codes and for the IFPS (International Federation for Produce Standards)
PLU codes are assigned by the IFPS (International Federation for Produce Standards) after rigorous review at both the national and international levels. The only thing that can not be withheld in the US is produce.
IFPS is the International Federation for Produce Standards
http://www.ifpsglobal.com/Home.aspx
PLU Codes
PLU Code
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The slide show I added is a list of basic kitchen equipment each new cook should have in their home. Most items on this list do not need to be purchased at a high-end store, with the exception of knives and kitchen shears. Those items you should really shop for. A knife, especially a dull […]
