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Garam masala and Indian recipes - Garam masala is more like a collection of some of the major spices like cinnamon, cumin, fenugreek seeds, garlic, ginger powder and other spices. The range of each individual spice in this combination depends on the way that it was prepared. (Food & Beverage)

Old-Fashioned Tomatoes - Raw vegetables are dangerous and must be thoroughly fried, steamed, and boiled into submission. So thought our ancestors. The original sin of a recalcitrant vegetable was of course lessened by heat, but the conscientious nineteenth-century cook continued to boil it long after it had sagged into a jelly-like mass, just in case some evil remained. (Food & Beverage)

Mussels, a wonderful delicacy in Belgium - The biggest mussel centre is based in Yerseke (the Netherlands), here you can find the only mussel auction in the world. (Food & Beverage)

All About Basil - Basil is one of the most popular herbs in use today. This article gives information on where and how it\'s used, and how to grow and preserve it. (Food & Beverage)

Taking Stock of Leftovers - A large goose or turkey is an impressive centerpiece for a celebration meal, but you\'ll have to find a way of dealing with the leftovers. Making a stock is a good way to make the best of your bird. (Food & Beverage)

Sydney Catering - Catering companies have helped businesses and people organize events and parties for decades. With the number of organized events on the rise, catering companies have started playing an increasingly important role in helping people enjoy events they organize without worrying about last minute glitches and problems. If you are planning an event, here are a few tips to help you choose a catering company: (Food & Beverage)

The Beat Christmas Cooking Stress Use H-O-L-L-Y! - What does holly, that untidy traditional greenery you just have to festoon your house with every year, have to do with not tearing your hair out before it\'s even Thanksgiving? Plenty. You can use H-O-L-L-Y to help you get organized. (Food & Beverage)

Know Everything About Eggs - Eggs are one of the most complete, naturally produced foods containing many essential nutrients for a balanced diet for adults and children alike. (Food & Beverage)

Old fashioned popcorn popper, kettle corn popper - Old fashioned popcorn popper, kettle corn popper Popcorn popper machines give fresh popcorns identical to the one that are available in the movie theaters. Old fashioned popcorn poppers are the kettle corn popper machines. The old kettle corn popper gives the same old typical fresh corn and contains the same flavor as well as taste offered in the movie theatres. Indeed resisting this taste is a tough task. But, now the same popcorns can be enjoyed at home. Understanding the proper usage of popper will serve the purpose of having fresh popcorns. Firstly, for having a theater effect popcorn put all the ingredients at the same time and stir it. Then switch on the pop for heating. If the oil is in a solid state, melting the oil is essential to remove the heat. Secondly, the popper works at all the places such as kitchen stove top or camping stove. Only the heat settings differ depending on the unit. If it is an electric popper, initiate with medium and then to medium high. While a gas or camping stove can be at medium only. It is not mandatory to prepare the entire batch of popcorn every time. Preparing lesser quantities is also possible by putting 1 tablespoon popcorn and 1 teaspoon oil gives one quart of the popped corn. Thirdly, the popper size is measured by the pot depth. If the quart is 4 inches deep, then you get 4 quarts, likewise if you have 8 inches deep quart, it gives you 8 quarts. In case of using lesser than 1 tablespoon oil, then stirring becomes essential until the process is completed that takes only 2 or 3 minutes. In case of using more oil, then stirring in the beginning and then during the process of popping is sufficient. Slow and steady stirring allows the popping process to function perfectly. Similarly, stirring it clockwise is always preferred. (Food & Beverage)

Does British cuisine really need bad press? - The simple homespun fare and plain preparation of most traditional British foods pales when compared to French haute cuisine and it is 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. (Food & Beverage)