A Brief History of Sushi, One of the World’s Top Cuisines
Sushi: it’s one of the world’s top cuisines, eaten everywhere from its home in Japan to the United States and beyond. Demand in the States alone supports more than 4,000 sushi bars, generating $2 billion in annual revenues, according to IBIS World. These sushi restaurants aren’t all the same. SomeContinue Reading
5 Steps for Making the Perfect Salsa
It’s football season, and that means it’s time to break out your best chips and dips for game-time snacking. But instead of just opening up a jar this year, why not try your hand at homemade salsa? It’s easier than you might think, especially if you follow these five steps:Continue Reading
The Top Three Things You Didn’t Know About Diners
The typical diner may inspire thoughts of peaceful American domesticity, but it is far from an uninteresting place. Here are three things you might not have known about diners: 1. Diners Have Been Around for a Long Time The American diner seems like quite a modern invention, but the truthContinue Reading
Three Signs You Might Not Want to Eat at That Seafood Restaurant
Did you know that, according to SeafoodHealthFacts.org, Americans consume more than 15 pounds of seafood annually? While that pales in comparison to our consumption of red meat, more and more Americans are seeking out delicious, well prepared seafood from their local sushi restaurants and other favorite seafood restaurants. Unfortunately, becauseContinue Reading
Different Uses and Types of Salsas
What is salsa? Salsa is the Spanish word for sauce, and in many English-speaking countries it often refers to the sauces that are typical of Mexican cuisine, particularly those used as dips. Different types of salsa are usually tomato-based, although many are not, and they are typically piquant, ranging fromContinue Reading
Spicy Hummus Dip is Good For Your Taste Buds and Your Health!
Have you ever been wandering through the grocery aisles looking for a delicious new snack, only to come upon a tub of hummus? Just what is hummus exactly? Originating out of the Middle East, spicy hummus dip has in recent times become a beloved snack the world over. In aContinue Reading
Your Kitchen Appliances and What They Need
With a variety of commercial kitchens comes the need to properly maintain these kitchens. Standard kitchen appliances must be taken care of, and often it is a good idea to employ house care maintenance professionals well-versed in commercial kitchen maintenance. If you are a new kitchen owner and do notContinue Reading
Why to Choose a Recipe wIth Hummus
Hummus, a spread of mashed chickpeas and sesame seed paste, called tahini is growing in popularity. Market research in 2010 showed a thirty five percent increase in consumption over twenty-one months in the Untied States. A recipe with hummus provides a good source of protein and if carefully prepared canContinue Reading
Edible Flowers and Microgreens
Have you thought about serving crystallized edible flowers at your next dinner party? Edible flowers are flowers that can be ingested safely. Edible flower petals are part of many regional cuisines such as European, Middle Eastern, East Indian, and Asian cuisines. For chefs, crystallized edible flowers offer interesting textures, flavors,Continue Reading
