How come Alsatian cuisine is German and contains no French elements?
October 28th, 2008 Alex
All about French Cuisine
When was French cuisine first introduced into Australia?
October 25th, 2008 Alex
Can I help?? asked:
I’m doing an assignment, and I need to know when French food was first introduced into Australia… I know it’s a tough one lol. Ok, thanks.
Gavin
I’m doing an assignment, and I need to know when French food was first introduced into Australia… I know it’s a tough one lol. Ok, thanks.
Gavin
British Cuisine
October 21st, 2008 Alex
Jivinder Singh Sabherwal asked:
British cuisine has always suffered from bad press. The simple homespun fare and plain preparation of most traditional British foods pales when compared to French haute cuisine, and it’s not uncommon for food critics to sound almost apologetic when writing about traditional British dishes as if there were something shameful in enjoying a good, thick joint of beef with an accompaniment of Yorkshire pudding. If they speak in glowing terms of anything at all, it is a nod to the clever naming of British foods, where dishes like bubble and squeak and spotted dick appear on restaurant menus.
And yet, for all the snickering and apologetic references, British cuisine at its best is hearty, delicious, simple fare on which to fuel the nation that influenced the entire world. There is no other nation in the world that does a roast of beef to such perfection, nor any better accompaniment to the succulent meat than a puffed, piping hot Yorkshire pudding prepared in its drippings, and few cuisines have a dessert that can compare with the pure heaven that is a well made trifle or treacle tart.
British cuisine is a blending of the practical with the nutritious. If it is, as some say, unimaginative, that may be because the food itself needs little imagination to fancy it up and make it palatable. It is certainly not because the British mind lacks imagination when it comes to food – the common names for everyday meals sometimes require a translator just so you’ll know what’s on your plate. A walk through a restaurant take-away menu offers such dishes as ‘mushy peas’, steak and kidney pie, fish and chips and bangers and mash.
There are well-known British dishes for eating at each meal. Some of the most popular include:
Breakfast:
A full English country breakfast includes meat, eggs, pancakes or toast and side dishes like hash and bangers and mash. It’s hearty fare, the sort that is set on the table for dinner in most other cultures. It often includes leftovers from last night’s dinner, diced and fried together with seasonings and butter, sometimes called country hash.
Tea:
The tradition of mid-afternoon tea is one that’s been observed by the British for centuries. Among the most common dishes served at mid-afternoon tea are finger-foods like crumpets with jam and clotted cream, dainty watercress sandwiches and scones with raisins or dried fruits.
Sunday Dinner:
The Sunday dinner has a long tradition as being a family occasion – the one meal of the week at which all family members gathered. A roast joint of meat – beef, lamb, pork or chicken – is nearly a requirement, and it is served with a potato and vegetable, and very often accompanied by Yorkshire pudding.
Puddings and custards feature prominently in British cuisine. Baked, boiled or steamed, puddings are usually made with suet and breading, and studded with dried fruits and nuts. One of the most popular and delightful British desserts are the trifle, and there are nearly as many variations as there are cooks. The base is a sponge cake, often left over from another meal. Soaked in Madeira or port, it is layered in a dish with custard, jam, fruits and Jell-O and topped with whipped cream. The end result is a delicious mélange that is features all that is good about British cookery – plain, practical cooking that is meant to fill the belly and satisfy the taste buds.
Wesley
British cuisine has always suffered from bad press. The simple homespun fare and plain preparation of most traditional British foods pales when compared to French haute cuisine, and it’s not uncommon for food critics to sound almost apologetic when writing about traditional British dishes as if there were something shameful in enjoying a good, thick joint of beef with an accompaniment of Yorkshire pudding. If they speak in glowing terms of anything at all, it is a nod to the clever naming of British foods, where dishes like bubble and squeak and spotted dick appear on restaurant menus.
And yet, for all the snickering and apologetic references, British cuisine at its best is hearty, delicious, simple fare on which to fuel the nation that influenced the entire world. There is no other nation in the world that does a roast of beef to such perfection, nor any better accompaniment to the succulent meat than a puffed, piping hot Yorkshire pudding prepared in its drippings, and few cuisines have a dessert that can compare with the pure heaven that is a well made trifle or treacle tart.
British cuisine is a blending of the practical with the nutritious. If it is, as some say, unimaginative, that may be because the food itself needs little imagination to fancy it up and make it palatable. It is certainly not because the British mind lacks imagination when it comes to food – the common names for everyday meals sometimes require a translator just so you’ll know what’s on your plate. A walk through a restaurant take-away menu offers such dishes as ‘mushy peas’, steak and kidney pie, fish and chips and bangers and mash.
There are well-known British dishes for eating at each meal. Some of the most popular include:
Breakfast:
A full English country breakfast includes meat, eggs, pancakes or toast and side dishes like hash and bangers and mash. It’s hearty fare, the sort that is set on the table for dinner in most other cultures. It often includes leftovers from last night’s dinner, diced and fried together with seasonings and butter, sometimes called country hash.
Tea:
The tradition of mid-afternoon tea is one that’s been observed by the British for centuries. Among the most common dishes served at mid-afternoon tea are finger-foods like crumpets with jam and clotted cream, dainty watercress sandwiches and scones with raisins or dried fruits.
Sunday Dinner:
The Sunday dinner has a long tradition as being a family occasion – the one meal of the week at which all family members gathered. A roast joint of meat – beef, lamb, pork or chicken – is nearly a requirement, and it is served with a potato and vegetable, and very often accompanied by Yorkshire pudding.
Puddings and custards feature prominently in British cuisine. Baked, boiled or steamed, puddings are usually made with suet and breading, and studded with dried fruits and nuts. One of the most popular and delightful British desserts are the trifle, and there are nearly as many variations as there are cooks. The base is a sponge cake, often left over from another meal. Soaked in Madeira or port, it is layered in a dish with custard, jam, fruits and Jell-O and topped with whipped cream. The end result is a delicious mélange that is features all that is good about British cookery – plain, practical cooking that is meant to fill the belly and satisfy the taste buds.
Wesley
Taste the Costa Rican Cuisine; A Tropical Blend of Flavors
October 21st, 2008 Alex
Charles Kassotis asked:
Costa Rica food is the result of a medley of various types of spices, sauces, oils and other ingredients used in different cuisines from the various corners of the world. In the recipes of Costa Rica you will find the traces of the traditional cuisines of countries like Spain, France, China, Italy and Africa.
Spices like annatto, oregano, nutmeg, pepper, coriander, saffron, thyme, sauces like Worcestershire, soy, and Lizano, oils like vegetable oil and olive oil and ingredients like corn, sweet potatoes, cassava, beans, are all used in Costa Rica food. Rice is a very important part of Costa Rican diet and so are beans.
Apart from a huge variety of veggies, Costa Rica definatelly has good meats. Excellent beef from the local cows, abudance of really good local chicken and of cource fresh, high quality seafood.
Let’s see what the Costa Ricans are eating, bite by bite.
Appetizers are known as bocas in the land of Costa Rica. These are served usually with drinks. These are often distributed free of cost. Even if they are priced it is kept at a bare minimum.
There are some very popular varieties of bocas available. Some of them are:
Tamales- these are cornmeal patties with a stuffing and it is wrapped and then steamed inside banana leaves.
Gallos – tortillas are very common in Costa Rica. Gallos are the tortillas heaped with meat, chicken, beans and lots of cheese.
Ceviche- this is a salad that acts as an appetizer. It is made from marinated seafood.
Patacones- these are fried green plantains that come in the form of chips.
Fried yucca- very popular, close to our french fries.
Tacos- filled in with lots of ingredients, chicken, guacamole and sauces.
Empanadas- breaded goods and pies.
The salads are as interesting as the appetizers. The common varieties of Costa Rican salads are made from tomato bits, onion rings, shredded cabbage, diced red or green peppers, a little cilantro with the seasoning done with lime juice and a little sprinkling of salt.
The Main Dishes are not only tasty and filling but also healthy. The spices are additives enrich the food yet keep it healthy.Some of the popular main dishes are:
Gallo Pinto- made from beans mixed with rice flavored with coriander, onions and some Worcestershire sauce.
Casados- is another dish that is a part of the daily diet of the Costa Ricans. This is a main course meal prepared from beans, rice, pork or chicken with some lettuce, cabbage, tomato salad and some dried plantains.
Frito- is a stew made from pork
Mondongo- a beef stomach soup
Barbudos- an omelet made from string beans
Soups are also an integral part in the Costa Rican diet. The most commonly prepared soups of Costa Rica are the Bacalao that is the cod soup, the Bean Soup, the Mondongo or the beef stomach soup, the Olla de Carne that is the Costa Rican beef soup, the Sopa de Albondigas or the soup that is made of meat balls, the Sopas de Leche or the Tortilla soup and the Sopa de Pescado that is the fish soup.
Besides the main dishes and soups there are also a number of sweet dishes and candies that are fascinating.Here are some of the wonderful desserts of Costa Rica:
The Cono Capuchino is an ice-cream cone with chocolate topping, flan is cold caramel custard, dulce de leche is a syrup made from boiled milk and sugar.
The thicker variety is known as the Cajeta and this is fudgelike and absolutely delicious.
Then there are the Mazamorra, which is a corn starch pudding, milanes are chocolate candies.
The Pan de Maiz is a type of sweet bread made from corn and the queque seco is a pound cake.
The Melcocha is a candy that is made from raw sugar and there is also the torta chilena, which is a multilayered cake full of dulce de leche.
Costa Rica drinks do more than just quenching ones thirst.
The most favorite costa rican drink is of course Coffee. High quality, nativelly cultivated and strong, on asking for milk coffee or ‘cafe con leche’ you will be offered coffee that is a strong blend of coffee and milk mixed in equal proportions. When you wish to have black coffee you need to ask for ‘cafe sin leche’.
A very popular traditional drink of Costa Rica is Agua Dulce. This drink is made from sugarcane that is not strained or bleached.
The native fruits like mango, tamarindo, papaya, etc., are used to make fresh Fruit Juices. You can have these juices with milk or water.
Costa Rica makes good quality Gin and Vodka, moderate quality Rum and poor quality Whiskey. The mixture of coke and rum goes down very well with the locals in Costa Rica.
You can also try the native costa rican Beer, very popular among the natives, Imperial.
Home style cooking dominates the scene in Costa Rica with most people preferring simple dishes. However, the meals are wholesome, nutritious and priced reasonably, especially beef and seafood. People of Costa Rica love eating and so will you, if you try their wonderful, exotic cuisine.
Archibald
Costa Rica food is the result of a medley of various types of spices, sauces, oils and other ingredients used in different cuisines from the various corners of the world. In the recipes of Costa Rica you will find the traces of the traditional cuisines of countries like Spain, France, China, Italy and Africa.
Spices like annatto, oregano, nutmeg, pepper, coriander, saffron, thyme, sauces like Worcestershire, soy, and Lizano, oils like vegetable oil and olive oil and ingredients like corn, sweet potatoes, cassava, beans, are all used in Costa Rica food. Rice is a very important part of Costa Rican diet and so are beans.
Apart from a huge variety of veggies, Costa Rica definatelly has good meats. Excellent beef from the local cows, abudance of really good local chicken and of cource fresh, high quality seafood.
Let’s see what the Costa Ricans are eating, bite by bite.
Appetizers are known as bocas in the land of Costa Rica. These are served usually with drinks. These are often distributed free of cost. Even if they are priced it is kept at a bare minimum.
There are some very popular varieties of bocas available. Some of them are:
Tamales- these are cornmeal patties with a stuffing and it is wrapped and then steamed inside banana leaves.
Gallos – tortillas are very common in Costa Rica. Gallos are the tortillas heaped with meat, chicken, beans and lots of cheese.
Ceviche- this is a salad that acts as an appetizer. It is made from marinated seafood.
Patacones- these are fried green plantains that come in the form of chips.
Fried yucca- very popular, close to our french fries.
Tacos- filled in with lots of ingredients, chicken, guacamole and sauces.
Empanadas- breaded goods and pies.
The salads are as interesting as the appetizers. The common varieties of Costa Rican salads are made from tomato bits, onion rings, shredded cabbage, diced red or green peppers, a little cilantro with the seasoning done with lime juice and a little sprinkling of salt.
The Main Dishes are not only tasty and filling but also healthy. The spices are additives enrich the food yet keep it healthy.Some of the popular main dishes are:
Gallo Pinto- made from beans mixed with rice flavored with coriander, onions and some Worcestershire sauce.
Casados- is another dish that is a part of the daily diet of the Costa Ricans. This is a main course meal prepared from beans, rice, pork or chicken with some lettuce, cabbage, tomato salad and some dried plantains.
Frito- is a stew made from pork
Mondongo- a beef stomach soup
Barbudos- an omelet made from string beans
Soups are also an integral part in the Costa Rican diet. The most commonly prepared soups of Costa Rica are the Bacalao that is the cod soup, the Bean Soup, the Mondongo or the beef stomach soup, the Olla de Carne that is the Costa Rican beef soup, the Sopa de Albondigas or the soup that is made of meat balls, the Sopas de Leche or the Tortilla soup and the Sopa de Pescado that is the fish soup.
Besides the main dishes and soups there are also a number of sweet dishes and candies that are fascinating.Here are some of the wonderful desserts of Costa Rica:
The Cono Capuchino is an ice-cream cone with chocolate topping, flan is cold caramel custard, dulce de leche is a syrup made from boiled milk and sugar.
The thicker variety is known as the Cajeta and this is fudgelike and absolutely delicious.
Then there are the Mazamorra, which is a corn starch pudding, milanes are chocolate candies.
The Pan de Maiz is a type of sweet bread made from corn and the queque seco is a pound cake.
The Melcocha is a candy that is made from raw sugar and there is also the torta chilena, which is a multilayered cake full of dulce de leche.
Costa Rica drinks do more than just quenching ones thirst.
The most favorite costa rican drink is of course Coffee. High quality, nativelly cultivated and strong, on asking for milk coffee or ‘cafe con leche’ you will be offered coffee that is a strong blend of coffee and milk mixed in equal proportions. When you wish to have black coffee you need to ask for ‘cafe sin leche’.
A very popular traditional drink of Costa Rica is Agua Dulce. This drink is made from sugarcane that is not strained or bleached.
The native fruits like mango, tamarindo, papaya, etc., are used to make fresh Fruit Juices. You can have these juices with milk or water.
Costa Rica makes good quality Gin and Vodka, moderate quality Rum and poor quality Whiskey. The mixture of coke and rum goes down very well with the locals in Costa Rica.
You can also try the native costa rican Beer, very popular among the natives, Imperial.
Home style cooking dominates the scene in Costa Rica with most people preferring simple dishes. However, the meals are wholesome, nutritious and priced reasonably, especially beef and seafood. People of Costa Rica love eating and so will you, if you try their wonderful, exotic cuisine.
Archibald
World’s Best Cuisine Created on Board Luxury Yacht Charters
October 21st, 2008 Alex
EYachtCharter asked:
For vacationers who haven’t fully discovered the benefits between a cruise vacation and a private yacht charter, the cuisine is definitely one of the major differences. While most cruise ships host all you can eat buffets and stringent meal times often compared to a cattle call, the relaxed structure of a personalized yacht itinerary totally justifies the marginal expense differences. With a fully crewed private yacht charter, guests are able to enjoy their own personal chef who prepares exotic gourmet cuisine tailored to their guests’ tastes. Also on a crewed yacht charter, meal times and snacks in between are always flexible.
The luxury yacht charter industry takes menu and provision preparation very seriously when coordinating dream vacations for its affluent clientele. Some of the best chefs in the world have been recruited from five star kitchens to work on luxury yachts. Since the industry is so detail oriented, it is often its own toughest critic which keeps the caliber of talent extremely high.
There are two definitive charter shows each year in December that allow the industry professionals to inspect the world’s finest yachts for charter and sample chef cuisine. The St. Maarten and Antigua Yacht Charter shows attract the most talented yacht crews and charter experts looking to make their recommendations for the best charter vessels for the upcoming Caribbean Yacht Charter and Mediterranean Yacht Charter seasons.
The shows fill up two weeks worth of non-stop events including captain conferences, wine tasting events and most importantly, gourmet cuisine competitions. The 2007 winner at the Antigua Yacht Charter Competition, was Emma Rye who works aboard Lazy Z. She received accolade in several of the judging categories including best table display and best overall cuisine.
Emma Rye was an England native who developed a passion for cooking as a child when she would vacation in France and make exotic deserts with her father. Rye got her start as a chef when she won a scholarship in a one-day cookoff to attend the Academie de Culinaire in France. She then went on to study as an apprentice at the Savoy Hotel and the Michelin restaurant in London.
After college, Emma got her first call from the head chef of the 416 foot mega yacht, The Octupus which was owned by one of the Co-Founders of Microsoft, Paul Allen. She went to work as their villa chef in the South of France and became accustomed to cooking on boats. Rye also gained experience as a second chef on a yacht before she found a home as head chef on Lazy Z.
Lazy Z is a 165’ Oceano that can accommodate a party of 12 for a motor yacht charter. The vessel is maintained by a crew of 12 who are available to facilitate each guest’s wish. A one week luxury yacht vacation aboard Lazy Z is like a stay aboard a floating 5 star luxe resort with every amenity you can imagine. The 165 footer comes with all of the toys, she has a top of the line Jacuzzi 2 wave runners, water skis that are pulled by a versatile tender, compressor, scuba & snorkel gear, ski-biscuit, skurfer, kneeboard, volley ball set-up, beach tent and games.
The vessel has one king and two queen staterooms with six single berths. The yacht typically charters in Caribbean locations such as Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands during the winter months and Mediterranean locales such as French Riviera, Gulf of Naples and Sardinia in the summer months.
Lazy Z is just one of the many luxury vessels that provide excellent service and decadent fare, the worldly lifestyle of the yachting industry has attracted the most talented chefs from across the globe and contributes to some vacationer’s most memorable travel experiences. If you plan a luxury yacht charter vacation, you can be sure that the menu will be one of the most extravagant elements of your experience and unparalleled to any commercial cruisline vacation.
Hubert
For vacationers who haven’t fully discovered the benefits between a cruise vacation and a private yacht charter, the cuisine is definitely one of the major differences. While most cruise ships host all you can eat buffets and stringent meal times often compared to a cattle call, the relaxed structure of a personalized yacht itinerary totally justifies the marginal expense differences. With a fully crewed private yacht charter, guests are able to enjoy their own personal chef who prepares exotic gourmet cuisine tailored to their guests’ tastes. Also on a crewed yacht charter, meal times and snacks in between are always flexible.
The luxury yacht charter industry takes menu and provision preparation very seriously when coordinating dream vacations for its affluent clientele. Some of the best chefs in the world have been recruited from five star kitchens to work on luxury yachts. Since the industry is so detail oriented, it is often its own toughest critic which keeps the caliber of talent extremely high.
There are two definitive charter shows each year in December that allow the industry professionals to inspect the world’s finest yachts for charter and sample chef cuisine. The St. Maarten and Antigua Yacht Charter shows attract the most talented yacht crews and charter experts looking to make their recommendations for the best charter vessels for the upcoming Caribbean Yacht Charter and Mediterranean Yacht Charter seasons.
The shows fill up two weeks worth of non-stop events including captain conferences, wine tasting events and most importantly, gourmet cuisine competitions. The 2007 winner at the Antigua Yacht Charter Competition, was Emma Rye who works aboard Lazy Z. She received accolade in several of the judging categories including best table display and best overall cuisine.
Emma Rye was an England native who developed a passion for cooking as a child when she would vacation in France and make exotic deserts with her father. Rye got her start as a chef when she won a scholarship in a one-day cookoff to attend the Academie de Culinaire in France. She then went on to study as an apprentice at the Savoy Hotel and the Michelin restaurant in London.
After college, Emma got her first call from the head chef of the 416 foot mega yacht, The Octupus which was owned by one of the Co-Founders of Microsoft, Paul Allen. She went to work as their villa chef in the South of France and became accustomed to cooking on boats. Rye also gained experience as a second chef on a yacht before she found a home as head chef on Lazy Z.
Lazy Z is a 165’ Oceano that can accommodate a party of 12 for a motor yacht charter. The vessel is maintained by a crew of 12 who are available to facilitate each guest’s wish. A one week luxury yacht vacation aboard Lazy Z is like a stay aboard a floating 5 star luxe resort with every amenity you can imagine. The 165 footer comes with all of the toys, she has a top of the line Jacuzzi 2 wave runners, water skis that are pulled by a versatile tender, compressor, scuba & snorkel gear, ski-biscuit, skurfer, kneeboard, volley ball set-up, beach tent and games.
The vessel has one king and two queen staterooms with six single berths. The yacht typically charters in Caribbean locations such as Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands during the winter months and Mediterranean locales such as French Riviera, Gulf of Naples and Sardinia in the summer months.
Lazy Z is just one of the many luxury vessels that provide excellent service and decadent fare, the worldly lifestyle of the yachting industry has attracted the most talented chefs from across the globe and contributes to some vacationer’s most memorable travel experiences. If you plan a luxury yacht charter vacation, you can be sure that the menu will be one of the most extravagant elements of your experience and unparalleled to any commercial cruisline vacation.
Hubert
Where to Taste London’s Cuisine
October 18th, 2008 Alex
Octavio Farmer asked:
London is famous for its cuisine. There are a lot of real eating places in the city. The first two most chic and stylish cooking areas are Knightsbridge and Chelsea. They are famous with Michelin-starred restaurants. The Troubadour located on Old Brompton Road is a great café-bar with a prominent live music tradition. This West London spot is an excellent option to spend time for food, drinks and songs. For brilliant French dishes visit Le Petit Train. If you are fond of Belgian meals go to Belgo Noord. The most excellent tapas are offered at the Spanish Bar Gansa.
Soho is maybe in the list of top eating spots in London speaking about class and reasonable prices. Numerous restaurants suggest marvelous dishes at reasonable prices, in particular in Chinatown. In this place there is a number of nice Thai, Cantonese, Japanese and many other restaurants. It is highly advised to visit Imperial China restaurant and Saigon Vietnamese restaurant. Numerous Asian population in the capital groups in the East End, in particular around Brick Lane. Asian eating places are located in the same spot with Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine centers. This cosmopolitan mixture is called the Curry Mile. The next greatly fashionable contemporary Indian restaurant is Monsoon. It offers current Tandoori meals as its special subject. You will never be disappointed when you visit Sweet and Spicy site. It offers unusual Indian food in calming surroundings. Café Naz is in the list of extremely chic Bengali restaurants. It provides a sleek current wood and steel furnishings and impressive lighting. This place also serves fish and seafood tasty options. The next fine Bengali restaurant is Preem. Here any tourist can try and enjoy an incredible list of balti dishes.
Islington was considered to be poor area. It is a suburb of London which got a fresh breath of life during the recent years. The striking Victorian townhouses were modernized and it’s currently a fashionable and stylish part of London. There is a great number of restaurants in this area. Flaming Nora is a fine burger restaurant. On the other hand it’s not a usual fast food option. The burgers are here are always tasty, only the expensive meat and fish are used. Lamb and tuna burgers are especially popular with tourists and it as well offers extremely delicious skewers and kebabs.
Royce
London is famous for its cuisine. There are a lot of real eating places in the city. The first two most chic and stylish cooking areas are Knightsbridge and Chelsea. They are famous with Michelin-starred restaurants. The Troubadour located on Old Brompton Road is a great café-bar with a prominent live music tradition. This West London spot is an excellent option to spend time for food, drinks and songs. For brilliant French dishes visit Le Petit Train. If you are fond of Belgian meals go to Belgo Noord. The most excellent tapas are offered at the Spanish Bar Gansa.
Soho is maybe in the list of top eating spots in London speaking about class and reasonable prices. Numerous restaurants suggest marvelous dishes at reasonable prices, in particular in Chinatown. In this place there is a number of nice Thai, Cantonese, Japanese and many other restaurants. It is highly advised to visit Imperial China restaurant and Saigon Vietnamese restaurant. Numerous Asian population in the capital groups in the East End, in particular around Brick Lane. Asian eating places are located in the same spot with Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine centers. This cosmopolitan mixture is called the Curry Mile. The next greatly fashionable contemporary Indian restaurant is Monsoon. It offers current Tandoori meals as its special subject. You will never be disappointed when you visit Sweet and Spicy site. It offers unusual Indian food in calming surroundings. Café Naz is in the list of extremely chic Bengali restaurants. It provides a sleek current wood and steel furnishings and impressive lighting. This place also serves fish and seafood tasty options. The next fine Bengali restaurant is Preem. Here any tourist can try and enjoy an incredible list of balti dishes.
Islington was considered to be poor area. It is a suburb of London which got a fresh breath of life during the recent years. The striking Victorian townhouses were modernized and it’s currently a fashionable and stylish part of London. There is a great number of restaurants in this area. Flaming Nora is a fine burger restaurant. On the other hand it’s not a usual fast food option. The burgers are here are always tasty, only the expensive meat and fish are used. Lamb and tuna burgers are especially popular with tourists and it as well offers extremely delicious skewers and kebabs.
Royce
do you have any good websites for french food history? for a french project. :-/?
October 14th, 2008 Alex
[[?]] asked:
or any info? i just have to write a 2-3 page paper on french cuisine, and make a cookbook.
or any info? i just have to write a 2-3 page paper on french cuisine, and make a cookbook.
i have the cookbook mostly covered, but i dont really have much history on french food.
also if you have any recipes for french entrees. :-/
and no. french toast does NOT count
Neal
Five Star World Cruise Cuisine
October 10th, 2008 Alex
Sarah Martin asked:
One of the best aspects of any five star world cruises is going to be the food. In fact some of the best and most interesting cuisines are served up on these cruises. You can even go on five star world cruise vacations where the point is simply to explore the world and learn how to cook with one great chef who is a guest on board.
Cruise lines are becoming more aware of how attracted people are to celebrity chefs and learning new ways to cook and what better way to pack people on board than to turn the five star world cruises into a floating five star restaurant as well.
If you are on a diet a five star around the world cruise is probably not for you.(http://www.amttravel.com/cruise-lines/around-the-world-cruises.html)This is because you might be served as many as five meals a day. Aside from the regular lunch and dinner you will probably be served tea and a midnight buffet as well. If you get hungry in the middle of the night there is usually some kind of all night self service buffet located somewhere on the ship as well.
You can expect all different styles of foods and food presentations and for many different types of cuisine styles to be served. It is not uncommon at all for there to be French, Italian, Asian and Fusion cuisines available on board and created out of one kitchen. These are not your regular restaurant meals either.
Many of them are gourmet in flavor. It can also depend on the cruise line you are on. Exotic cuisines such as Indonesian, Pilipino or Tibetan food are currently very au courant on a five star world cruise as are the famous fusion cuisines from Miami, Florida and New Orleans.
Cocktails are also usually quite spectacular on these voyages and may be themed and named after wherever you are going. You can expect your martinis to be cleverly mixed together and to boast some elaborate and unusual garnishes. If you are going to Hawaii or Mexico Tikki themed cocktails are often served on this type of five star world cruise.
These trips can also be highly educational. You can also do things like learn how to make works of art out of food or how to make your own sculpture out of ice.
Aside from the usual dinners there is also usually some kind of special dinners. Almost every five star world cruise holds a final farewell Captain’s Dinner to mark the end of the voyage. These are usually fantastic affairs that include delicacies like shrimp cocktail, Caviar, pate de fois grois, and classic surf and turf items such as racks of lamb, beef wellington, lobster thermidor, or broiled lobster tails.
Don’t forget dessert if you attend one of these Captain’s dinners. Typical offering include marzipan wrapped ice cream, Baked Alaska, cherries jubilee, and other amazing delights. It is a good thing that they have gyms on these five star world cruise ships or many people taking part in them would gain weight.
Simon
One of the best aspects of any five star world cruises is going to be the food. In fact some of the best and most interesting cuisines are served up on these cruises. You can even go on five star world cruise vacations where the point is simply to explore the world and learn how to cook with one great chef who is a guest on board.
Cruise lines are becoming more aware of how attracted people are to celebrity chefs and learning new ways to cook and what better way to pack people on board than to turn the five star world cruises into a floating five star restaurant as well.
If you are on a diet a five star around the world cruise is probably not for you.(http://www.amttravel.com/cruise-lines/around-the-world-cruises.html)This is because you might be served as many as five meals a day. Aside from the regular lunch and dinner you will probably be served tea and a midnight buffet as well. If you get hungry in the middle of the night there is usually some kind of all night self service buffet located somewhere on the ship as well.
You can expect all different styles of foods and food presentations and for many different types of cuisine styles to be served. It is not uncommon at all for there to be French, Italian, Asian and Fusion cuisines available on board and created out of one kitchen. These are not your regular restaurant meals either.
Many of them are gourmet in flavor. It can also depend on the cruise line you are on. Exotic cuisines such as Indonesian, Pilipino or Tibetan food are currently very au courant on a five star world cruise as are the famous fusion cuisines from Miami, Florida and New Orleans.
Cocktails are also usually quite spectacular on these voyages and may be themed and named after wherever you are going. You can expect your martinis to be cleverly mixed together and to boast some elaborate and unusual garnishes. If you are going to Hawaii or Mexico Tikki themed cocktails are often served on this type of five star world cruise.
These trips can also be highly educational. You can also do things like learn how to make works of art out of food or how to make your own sculpture out of ice.
Aside from the usual dinners there is also usually some kind of special dinners. Almost every five star world cruise holds a final farewell Captain’s Dinner to mark the end of the voyage. These are usually fantastic affairs that include delicacies like shrimp cocktail, Caviar, pate de fois grois, and classic surf and turf items such as racks of lamb, beef wellington, lobster thermidor, or broiled lobster tails.
Don’t forget dessert if you attend one of these Captain’s dinners. Typical offering include marzipan wrapped ice cream, Baked Alaska, cherries jubilee, and other amazing delights. It is a good thing that they have gyms on these five star world cruise ships or many people taking part in them would gain weight.
Simon
Want to open restaurant. How can I find out if my type of restaurant (French cuisine) will be a hit in my town
October 7th, 2008 Alex
Irish Darling asked:
I want to open restaurant in my home town. How can I find out if my type of restaurant (Traditional and Modern French cuisine) will be a hit in my town? I’ve lived and studied in France, I have traditional french recipes from my grandmother who came here from Alsace-Lorraine, and I’m a lover of all things french.
Vaughan
I want to open restaurant in my home town. How can I find out if my type of restaurant (Traditional and Modern French cuisine) will be a hit in my town? I’ve lived and studied in France, I have traditional french recipes from my grandmother who came here from Alsace-Lorraine, and I’m a lover of all things french.
Vaughan
The La Manga Food Scene – Cuisine to Suit All
October 4th, 2008 Alex
Michael Lee asked:
Over the years, La Manga has evolved into a home for a bustling, diverse society composed of a wide variety of people from just about all ethnic backgrounds. Because of its diversity, La Manga is home to more varied goods and services than one might find in other areas of the Mediterranean. Here, you are just as likely to hear bartering in English as in German, Swedish and French, among many others. The result of this ethnic multiplicity is also seen in the food of the area: You can find just about any ethnic speciality you could imagine in this region.
Take a short trip to nearby Cabo de Palos, where an impressive Sunday market offers up a kaleidoscope of goods for purchase. Here, you’ll find everything from exotic fresh fruits and vegetables to clothing, footwear, handicrafts and unique gifts. The market is a popular destination for visitors from the surrounding area, including those who are staying (or living!) in La Manga. After your shopping is done, you can journey down the harbor, snack on some tapas or lunch and take in the beautiful scenery.
The influence of other nationalities on La Manga is evident particularly in the food of the area. At one time, only “barra” bread was available in all of Spain, but since Belgian and German master bakers have dotted the country with their bakeshops, there are countless more varieties of breads available in Spain now. La Manga is no exception. The selection of breads available here would make any carbo-loader’s head spin!
La Manga is a true gastronomic paradise. As already mentioned, the area’s cuisine is an amalgam of ethnic influences, offering locals and visitors a wide variety of choices when it comes time to dine. But at most of the area’s good restaurants, you’ll experience the best of true Mediterranean offerings, including paella, the freshest of fish, grilled meats and freshly prepared salads with a rainbow of locally grown produce.
One of the most popular delicacies in the La Manga region is a fish, served whole (usually local fish called mujol or dorada). The fish is cooked in a cover (or “jacket”) of salt, resulting in a delicate, moist finished product. Lobster, oysters and a variety of different shellfish are caught daily by the fisherman in nearby Cabo de Palos. These succulent treats are available in many of the restaurants in La Manga too.
You can dine on many local delicacies in La Manga. Space is too limited in one article to accurately convey the spectrum of choice, but do try them all. There are few places in the world where you can experience truly fresh Mediterranean food, so you might as well indulge while you’re here! And although the fish and seafood here are impeccably fresh, don’t overlook some of the area’s other mouth-watering dishes. Check out the cold gazpacho soup, the garlic-laden stews of all description and the burnished-brown whole roasted legs of goat or lamb for some particularly tasty options. You’ll have a full, happy belly before you know it.
So whether it’s traditional Mediterranean fare you’re after or something a little more unexpected, La Manga has something for you. Even if you aren’t an adventurous eater and prefer to stick with what you know when you travel, the La Manga area has something to suit you as well. With the proliferation of ethic restaurants available in the area, everyone’s tastes can be met. You’ll find everything from pizza to burgers to spring rolls in this melting pot region of Spain. Whatever it is your taste buds desire, it’s what’s on in La Manga.
Sherwin
Over the years, La Manga has evolved into a home for a bustling, diverse society composed of a wide variety of people from just about all ethnic backgrounds. Because of its diversity, La Manga is home to more varied goods and services than one might find in other areas of the Mediterranean. Here, you are just as likely to hear bartering in English as in German, Swedish and French, among many others. The result of this ethnic multiplicity is also seen in the food of the area: You can find just about any ethnic speciality you could imagine in this region.
Take a short trip to nearby Cabo de Palos, where an impressive Sunday market offers up a kaleidoscope of goods for purchase. Here, you’ll find everything from exotic fresh fruits and vegetables to clothing, footwear, handicrafts and unique gifts. The market is a popular destination for visitors from the surrounding area, including those who are staying (or living!) in La Manga. After your shopping is done, you can journey down the harbor, snack on some tapas or lunch and take in the beautiful scenery.
The influence of other nationalities on La Manga is evident particularly in the food of the area. At one time, only “barra” bread was available in all of Spain, but since Belgian and German master bakers have dotted the country with their bakeshops, there are countless more varieties of breads available in Spain now. La Manga is no exception. The selection of breads available here would make any carbo-loader’s head spin!
La Manga is a true gastronomic paradise. As already mentioned, the area’s cuisine is an amalgam of ethnic influences, offering locals and visitors a wide variety of choices when it comes time to dine. But at most of the area’s good restaurants, you’ll experience the best of true Mediterranean offerings, including paella, the freshest of fish, grilled meats and freshly prepared salads with a rainbow of locally grown produce.
One of the most popular delicacies in the La Manga region is a fish, served whole (usually local fish called mujol or dorada). The fish is cooked in a cover (or “jacket”) of salt, resulting in a delicate, moist finished product. Lobster, oysters and a variety of different shellfish are caught daily by the fisherman in nearby Cabo de Palos. These succulent treats are available in many of the restaurants in La Manga too.
You can dine on many local delicacies in La Manga. Space is too limited in one article to accurately convey the spectrum of choice, but do try them all. There are few places in the world where you can experience truly fresh Mediterranean food, so you might as well indulge while you’re here! And although the fish and seafood here are impeccably fresh, don’t overlook some of the area’s other mouth-watering dishes. Check out the cold gazpacho soup, the garlic-laden stews of all description and the burnished-brown whole roasted legs of goat or lamb for some particularly tasty options. You’ll have a full, happy belly before you know it.
So whether it’s traditional Mediterranean fare you’re after or something a little more unexpected, La Manga has something for you. Even if you aren’t an adventurous eater and prefer to stick with what you know when you travel, the La Manga area has something to suit you as well. With the proliferation of ethic restaurants available in the area, everyone’s tastes can be met. You’ll find everything from pizza to burgers to spring rolls in this melting pot region of Spain. Whatever it is your taste buds desire, it’s what’s on in La Manga.
Sherwin
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