Raisin Roll Delight
Ingredients: 3/4 cup cold water plus 2 Tablesps (very important) 6 Tablesps butter (3/4 stick) 3/4 cup vital wheat gluten flour 1/3 cup unbleached, all-purpose wheat (white) flour trace of salt (two light shakes or to taste) 1 1/2 ounces of raisins 3 eggs...

The Rainbow of Health
The Bible tells us that God gave the world the rainbow as a sign that He would never again send floods to destroy the inhabitants of the world. Throughout the world the rainbow goes by many names. Some of the names are: the flashing arch, bow of...

Szechwan Cuisine
The cuisine of the Western region of China is well-known for its spiciness, but many Western palates overlook the complex interplay of savory, sour, hot and sweet flavors that underlie the fiery spice of the Szechwan pepper and other spices that...

Sherry - a wine of tradition
A fortified wine from Andalusia produced only in and around the town of Jerez in the Cadiz region. The Spanish producers have since registered the Sherry / Jerez / Xeres name and will prosecute anyone else in the world trying to use it. It...

In Grandma's Kitchen II
Even though I was a sweet-toothed kid who could eat through a pound of chocolate in no time, my Hungarian grandmother always made sure my brother and I ate our dinner before indulging in dessert. "Meat is strength" she'd always say. After I moved...

Barbeque and Grilling Blunders - Learn to Eliminate Outdoor Cooking Mistakes that Kill Your Cookout
We all make grilling and barbeque cooking mistakes. Sometimes we don't even know what they are until we realize that the barbequed and grilled food you cook is not as good as you've had elsewhere. Make a mental note of these outdoor cooking tips...

British Cuisine
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...

Cheese -- Explore a new Taste
Setting out to find a new cheese to add to your life is a great way to spend a weekend afternoon. There are some great spots in just about every city to explore new tastes. Once you find your new cheese, having it loose its flavor or dry out...

Helen's Summerstyle Leg of Lamb
Most people have probably tried the Greek 'Kleftiko' lamb, a slow roasted dish that when done properly is probably the very best way to cook this kind of meat. The downside is the preparation involved - typically you have to cook the lamb for up to...

Three Things That You Should Know About Soups.
Broadly speaking, soups are of three kinds - clear soups, thick soups, and purées. A clear soup is made by boiling fruit or vegetables (celery, for example) until all the nourishment is extracted, and then straining off the...

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