Forcemeats are a lean meat and fat emulsion that is established when the ingredients are are processed together by grinding, sieving, or pureeing; forcemeats are also one of the most basic components of charcuterie and are used produce many other items such as terrines, pâté en croûte, galantines, and roulades. Depending on the grinding and emulsifying methods used, the texture of ...

Like many things that we learned in kindergarten, our sense of taste is more complicated than it seems. Even though we’re taught that the human tongue is capable of detecting only four distinct tastes—sweet, salty, sour, and bitter—as we grow up, we encounter many flavors that defy such easy categorization. Although a fine cheese might have notes of sweetness or salt, ...

The term garde manger had evolved quite a bit since its original usage. Initially denoting the storage area in which preserved foods such as hams, sausages, and cheeses were held, it now also indicates the station within a professional kitchen where these foods are prepared, the cooks and chefs that preserve these food, as well as the specialization in culinary arts ...

Here are three tips to help you cut to the chase as you're choosing a chef’s knife: [photo:15100] 1. Make sure the blade extends the entire length of the knife, including through the handle. Plastic or wooden handles attached to a metal blade can break over time. 2. Don’t be afraid to cop a feel before you buy. Hold several knives ...

Making a vinaigrette is more technique than recipe. Once you know the basics, you’re free to mix up the ingredients (no pun intended) to suit your tastes and salad. Think of a vinaigrette as a sauce. It should enhance, not dominate, the flavors in your salad. A basic vinaigrette consists of two key ingredients – fat and acid. The fat is ...

Don't let this be you this holiday! Holiday cooking can be stressful and expensive, especially during a recession. Does it have to be? No, it doesn’t. Here are five tips that will take the stress out of this year’s holiday cooking and make it more relaxing and more affordable. Step #1>> [photo:15638] Featured Author: Jeffrey Kraus Growing up helping his ...

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*Macadamia* A nut that is native to Australia, with a white kernel. *Macaroon* A small almond flavored biscuit or cake. *Mace* A spice, used as flavoring. *Macerate* To soak raw, dried or preserved fruit or vegetables in liquid to soften or absorb the flavor of the liquid. *Mackerel* An oily sea fish with a firm flesh. *Madeira* A fortified wine often ...

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Assembling a personal collection of knives is one of the first steps in becoming a professional. Just as an artist or craftsperson gathers together the tools necessary for painting, sculpting, or drawing, you will need to select knives that allow you to do your work in the safest and most efficient way. The knives you choose will become as important to ...

Foods can serve as carriers for many different illnesses. The most common symptoms of food-borne illnesses include abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, possibly accompanied by fever. These symptoms may appear within a matter of hours after consumption of the affected food, although in some cases several days may elapse before onset. In order for a food-borne illness to be declared ...

Christmas cookies! Do the holidays evoke smalls of warm cookies just out of the oven? But this year, you haven't quite had the time to bake as many as you normally would? Or plan our your cooking plan? Well, never fear! Here are four Christmas cookies that are sure to bring back all your olfactory memories this holiday season! Many ...

In summer, the days linger longer and the temperature is warm to hot. It is this time of year, with the garden in blossom and the grass richly green, that the lawn chair beckons and thoughts of Sangria come a ‘knockin. Years ago in San Francisco I was introduced to this elixir at Cha Cha Cha on upper Haight Street, where ...

It is not unheard of for foods to be delivered to a food service operation already contaminated. To prevent this from happening to you, inspect all goods to be sure they arrive in sanitary conditions. Check the ambient temperature inside the delivery truck to see that it is adequate. Check the temperature of the product as well as the expiration dates. ...

Ingredients Ingredients for cupcakes: ½ cup soy milk ¾ cup raw sugar ¾ tsp. vanilla extract ¾ tsp. lemon extract 1 ¼ cup oat flour 1 ½ tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt h6. Ingredients for Icing: ½ cup vegan shortening ½ cup vegan margarine 3 ½ cup powdered sugar 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp lemon extract 1/8 cup ...

The Cable Car was created in 1996 as a signature cocktail for the Starlight Room, a stunning nightclub and cocktail lounge atop the historic Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco. Its name comes from the geographic location of its house of origin … One of the city’s landmark properties, the Sir Francis Drake is located along the world famous Nob ...

Chefs consider a number of things when they decide what foods to buy and where to buy them. Menus and daily production needs dictate the ingredients. Beyond that, chefs consider quality, cost, and availability. Today’s chef also needs to think about how foods were raised or grown, the ways in which they were processed before they arrived at the restaurant, and ...

Serves 6 Ingredients Osso buco: 6 Cerveva Venison Osso Bucco wrapped in thinly sliced smoked bacon 1 Leeks 1 White Onion 1 Carrot ½ Bunch of Celery 1 Bay Leaf 1 Bulb of Garlic, skin removed, cloves separated 1 Bunch each of Thyme and Sage ½ tsp. Black Peppercorns 6 c. Red Wine 3 TB Butter, divided Salt and Pepper Grapeseed ...

Bain-Marie A shallow hot water bath into which another container is placed to cook. Used to distribute heat evenly and prevent scorching. Also used to keep food warm without boiling or over-cooking. Baking Powder A raising agent that reacts to produce carbon dioxide which expands during baking to ensure that cakes and breads rise. Balsamic Vinegar Dark brown vinegar from Italy, ...

Christmas Mistletoe and Holly Hot Drinks (photo by K.K.) You’ve seen the photographs of all the holiday goodies that inspire you to cook a holiday meal or bring a desert to a holiday party. But have you ever thought about what goes into those photographs? In order to have photographs for a November or December issue in a magazine the ...