Ginger is a kind of root that we use mostly for cooking. It has this spicy smell and hot taste to it. Many people use to include this in their dishes and some of the more familiar ones are sauteed shrimp and chicken soup commonly known in the Philippines as "Tinola". Adding pieces of pounded ginger gives the dish a flavor twist, warmth from the spice and it also removes fishy … [Read more...]
Kanda Poha- My Indian Breakfast
You would not be surprised to find out that this recipe finds a place in almost every Indian household. A part as your breakfast or as a 4 o' clock snack, it just fits in on any occasion. Not many countries are familiar with Indian food, but I guess you could give this one a try. Recipe- Kanda (i.e. Onion) Poha Yield: Serves 2 Prep. Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 15 … [Read more...]
Bread Basket Variety
The holiday season is upon us again. The meals are all about variety in small bites. One of the staples of any holiday meal is the bread.This year, try to give your bread basket a variety of offerings. I started doing this years ago in my restaurant for dinners. It was a huge success. Children adore them. I wound up actually making the bread basket a menu entry by … [Read more...]
Product Review: Happy Family Organic Superfood For Kids
Note/Disclaimer: this is just an honest product review based on my family’s own experience. I am not promoting nor putting down their products. My children’s reaction to these products might be different than your own kiddos. If you've tried any of these, please feel free to share your own experiences in the comments section below.Having an almost 2 year old b … [Read more...]
Restaurant Employee Tip Tracking Through A Point Of Sale System
Thе Hiѕtоrу Of Rеѕtаurаnt Emрlоуее Tip HаndlingNо one knows whеn tiррing began. But wе do knоw that in thе 1980's the IRS lеviеd nеw rеgulаtiоnѕ оn rеѕtаurаnt оwnеrѕ tо trасk the tiрѕ received bу the еmрlоуееѕ of thе rеѕtаurаnt.The mаgiс numbеr оf 8% bесаmе thе bеnсhmаrk for servers аnd wаitеrѕ tо declare as their tiрреd earned. Nоt bесаuѕе it wаѕ accurate. Rather, bесаu … [Read more...]
Care For An Umami Diet?
We have heard a lot of different kinds of diets. The most famous one about a few years back is the South Beach Diet. And just very recently, the Garcinia Cambogia Diet which has been the sought after diet of the Hollywood stars including Britney Spears, Jessica Simpsons and Kelly Clarkson. It has even been tried and tested by our local celebrity, Ruffa … [Read more...]
HOW TO AVOID OR PREVENT COOKED RICE FROM BEING SPOILED
Here’s the Tips to prevent that;Try to cook the exact amount of rice, just enough for a meal, especially when your main dish of a meal or viand is not really good or don’t need too much rice. Make it sure the water level is enough for your rice to cook. Use the proper and right measurement. When your rice is cooked after a minute try to open it and remove the moisture … [Read more...]
Tips On Eliminating So Much Salt In Your Diet
People who are suffering from kidney disease or high blood pressure should watch their daily intake of sodium and be aware of ways to lower their usage. Intake daily for these patients should less than 2000 mg. There are several ways to eliminate salt from the diet. Those with diabetes have the same recommended daily salt intake as the regular public which is 2,400 to 3,000 mg … [Read more...]
Tips To Get A Beautiful Breath
Bad Breath? We all know how much annoying it would be to have a bad breath especially when you get in close contact with others, this article will help you through getting rid of the bad breath.Follow these tips below to start having a beautiful clean and fresh breath! 1- Drink Lots Of Water: Water is known for its great health benefits, that's why the majority of our … [Read more...]
Why Eating at the Food Court is the Wisest Choice
Did you ever experience going to the mall with a bunch of friends or with your family to do some shopping and when you guys get hungry, you spent almost an hour deciding where to eat? Actually, that happened to me quite a number of times especially if we are more than three in the group. We can't decide where to eat simply because we have different cravings. In my case, I ca … [Read more...]