A Taste Of San Francisco

In coffee shops throughout San Francisco each morning, diners read about the city's top chefs in the same way people in other cities read about the achievements of professional athletes.

Executive chef George Morrone's assignment as head chef at Redwood Park in the Transamerica Pyramid is treated as if he were an athlete being traded to another team. "Morrone heads to the pyramid" a San Francisco Chronicle headline reads. Another Chronicle story tells of Melissa Perello's ascent, at 24 years old, to become head chef at Charles Nob Hill restaurant. Even on local Internet sites, you get the impression that dining is sport. Traci Des Jardins, owner-chef of Jardiniere is described on [http://www.sanfranciscochefs.com] (a Web site that reports about San Francisco's top chefs) as exuding "the grace and peace of someone at the top of her game."

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Korean Cuisine

It is probably true that Korean cuisine is the least well known of the Far Eastern cooking styles, featuring heavily the use of garlic chillies and fermented bean pastes.

Korea is a small peninsular attached to the eastern coast of China and separated from Japan by the Sea of Japan. Many Koreans are of Mongol descent, while both China and Japan have ruled Korea (now divided into North and South) at one time or another. Japan's rule was from 1910 to 1945 and little Japanese influence has been allowed to remain. The Chinese influence is, however, a little more noticeable in culinary terms.

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As in many other Asian countries, the predominant flavourings are soy sauce, sesame oil and seeds (usually roasted), vinegar, sugar, ginger, red chillies, garlic and soya bean pastes known as jangs.

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Korean legend has it that Korea was born from a union between the son of the creator, a bear and twenty cloves of garlic. The god gave the bear garlic so that it could become human. After hibernating for 100 days, the bear reappeared as a woman who had a son Tan'gun with the god and that son founded Korea. As a consequence, garlic is imbued with divine power and the Koreans eat it in every possible way imaginable at any time of the day or night. It is frequently pickled, sometimes raw and sometimes grilled and is nearly always to be found in stews and marinades.

Korean food is hot, hot, hot as a result of the extensive use of red chillies, usually dried in strips or ground into fiery chilli powder, which is a really bright red colour.

Soya bean pastes (jangs) vary from very mild to fiery hot, depending on the ingredients. Doen jang is a fairly plain bean paste similar to Japanese miso but with a stronger bean flavour, while gochu jang (red bean past) contains chilli powder and is extremely hot. These jangs are used to flavour many different dishes.

Both the chillies, whether dried or powdered, and the jangs are stored in tall ceramic jars and every courtyard or balcony will be home to several of these.

Pickle (kimchi) is another staple of Korean cuisine and is really the national dish. It can contain any variety of vegetables but the most common is shredded Chinese cabbage mixed with white radish or cucumber and flavoured with garlic, onions, ginger, chilli, water and vinegar. This mixture is packed in a jar and left to ferment until it is sour at which time it is served with every single meal, including breakfast.

Being surrounded by water on three sides, various fish as well as shellfish and squid are commonly eaten, although beef was introduced to the diet relatively recently. Pork and chicken are also used and occasionally buckwheat noodles substituted for rice.

A typical middle class meal in Korea would consist of sticky rice, served with a stew (usually very spicey), a stir-fried or grilled dish, a vegetable simply dressed with sesame oil, soy sauce and roasted sesame seeds, and of course, the ubiquitous kimchi. The meal is eaten with thin metal chopsticks, similar to knitting kneedles and long-handled metal spoons.

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Top 10 Must-Not-Miss Thai Food

Thai cuisine is one of the best gourmets in the world. It is well known for the diversity of ingredients, outstanding spiciness and ample medicinal properties. Most of Thai food is cooked and refined with more than two types of herbs or spices which are beneficial to health.

The (mostly unconscious) principle Thai food is the balance of five flavors which are spicy, salty, sweet, sour and bitter. The one indispensable ingredient which is generally used in seasoning a majority of Thai cuisine is fish sauce. Thai food is eaten either as a single dish or with rice. Steamed rice is the staple food although sticky rice is more popular in the north and northeast of Thailand.

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Malaysian Cuisine

Malaysia is situated in south east Asia and is rather unusual in that one part lies south of Thailand on the south east Asian peninsular, with Singapore at its tip. This is where the capital, Kuala Lumpur, is to be found. The other part lies across the South China Sea and forms the northern one third of the island of Borneo, surrounding the Sultanate of Brunei.

Malaysia has a mixed history which reflects in today's cuisine.

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In the 15th Century, the southwest (April to October) and northeast (October to February) monsoons brought the ships of the Arabs, Indians and Chinese who traded in spices, silk and precious stones. Many of the traders remained behind and married local women. A slow conversion to Islam began, which meant that pork was excluded from the Malay diet.

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The 16th Century saw the arrival of the Portuguese, who brought chillies with them, the Dutch and the British, all of whom remained for some time to rule the country.

During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area and brought in more Indians and Chinese to work in the tin mines and rubber plantations. Many of these Asians stayed too and from all these influences, current day Malay cuisine evolved.

Originally, Malay cooking consisted of fish flavoured with shrimp paste, pepper, ginger, turmeric, lemon grass or tamarind. Rice was always a staple in this area and being a major part of Indian and Chinese food too, remained as central to the diet. Muslim Malays excluded pork and Indian Hindus excluded beef but delicate Chinese flavourings, Indian spices and herbs from South East Asian made an appearance.

Nasi means cooked rice in Malay and Nasi Goreng, that well known Indonesian dish, is cooked rice, usually fried with flavourings for breakfast. For special occasions it has a fried egg on top. But I digress, Malay Nasi dishes include Nasi Kander, much influenced by Indian cuisine and consisting of both fish and meat curry, rice and hard boiled eggs. This dish used to be bought from an itinerant salesman who carried his wares in baskets suspended from a pole over his shoulder (kinder means shoulder in an Indian dialect). A bit of everything would be placed on a banana leaf and the sauce dripped over the hard boiled eggs.

The Malays adopted some Indian recipes and in return the Indians started to add galangal, lemon grass and coconut to their food. Then came the food of the Nonyas which resulted from the marriage of Malay men to Chinese women which introduced Chinese seasonings such as star anise and salty soy sauce.

The resultant cuisine is a pleasant mix of hot and spicy with mild and perfumed.

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What Are Disney World Park Hopper Passes?

Here in beautiful Central Florida there are many Disney adventures to embark in everyday. From the Magic Kingdom to Hollywood Studios, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon to Epcot Center and Disney's Animal Kingdom, there is a smile waiting for whatever Disney fantasy you and your family take part in.

Magic Your Way
To make things easy on families as they venture into Orlando, and Lake Buena Vista, Walt Disney World has created Magic Your Way Tickets. Magic Your Way Tickets allow guests to visit any park of their choosing on a given day, thus removing the restriction of having to go to a specific park on a specific day. Disney and other ticket brokers offer discounts based on the number of days you plan to visit Walt Disney World. The dates range from 1 day to 10 days. The average price per day for a 7-day Magic Your Way Base Ticket is less than half the price of the same single-day ticket.

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Families using Magic Your Way Passes are welcome to change their plans day-to-day as things such as weather, sickness, travel and other detours may force you to change them. Having this flexibility will keep your family happy and excited to visit the many area attractions, shopping and theme parks in the I-Drive, Kissimmee and Disney areas. Disney knows that Central Florida has more to offer than Disney, so having the reassurance that you can skip a day and come back tomorrow will ease a family's mind when planning their summer vacation.

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Adding the word Hopper to your ticket introduces a whole extra level of Disney adventures to your vacation. With a Magic Your Way Hopper Pass you now have the flexibility to roam from park to park within a given day. Start the morning off at the Magic Kingdom, get some Mickey money and visit Jack Black on Pirates of the Caribbean. Take off for lunch and ride the Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios and wind down the day with some wine and dining from around the world at Epcot Center. This is all made possible with the Hopper Pass. One pass, all 4 parks.

For those that don't want to miss a thing, but are cramped for time, the Park Hopper works great for middle of the week trips when the parks are less crowded and let you cover more ground quickly. Although I do not recommend it, all 4 parks can be done on a Tuesday, with some running shoes, some water bottles and a master plan to get from point A to point B as fast as possible.

The Magic Your Way Hopper Passes are available to vacationers by the day, with discounts for multiple day purchases. If you decide to go to multiple parks in the same day, it is suggested you use the Disney Transportation system to get back and forth.

On a side note, the Magic Your Way Hopper Passes do not include any of the Disney water parks, Disney Quest, Pleasure Island or special venues. Those tickets do need to be purchased on their own.

The next time you decide to visit us here in Central Florida, try the Park Hopper Pass and see what kind of adventures come your way. Enjoy your summer.

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Croatian Recipes and Cuisine

Croatian cuisine is sometimes known as "the cuisine of regions", since each part of Croatia has its own distinct culinary traditions, and influences from its neighbors. The cookery of coastal regions shows influences from Roman, Illyrian and Greek cuisine, Italian cuisine, and even French cuisine, whereas inland areas get their influences from Viennese and Austrian cuisine, Hungarian cuisine and Turkish cuisine.

Some popular Croatian dishes include:

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- Juha od Mahuna - A vegetable soup made from green beans, as well as carrots, lentils, onions and peas.

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- Brudet - Fish stew, served with polenta (boiled cornmeal)

- Gulas - A spicy beef stew, similar to Hungarian cuisine's gulyás (goulash).

- Slavonski Cobanac - Lamb stew originally from Slavonia.

- Istrian stew (Croatian: Istarska jota) - A stew made with bacon, spare ribs, beans, potatoes and sauerkraut, seasoned with garlic.

- Pasticada - A stewed beef dish, originally from Dalmatia (and sometimes known as "Dalmatinska pasticada"). Served with gnocchi (dumplings) or wide noodles.

- Sataras - Minced and roasted vegetables, especially bell peppers.

- Sarma - Sauerkraut rolls with ground (minced) pork and rice.

- Zagrebacki odrezak - Originally from Croatia's capital, Zagreb, this dish consists of thin slices of chicken or veal stuffed with ham and cheese and then sautéed.

- Ðuvec - Stewed vegetables, similar to ratatouille.

- Kulen - Spicy pork sausage, originally from Slavonia.

- Cesnovka - Another variety of spicy pork sausage. Cesnovka has a garlic taste, and originates from the Turopolje region.

- Strukli - A type of ravioli, originally from Zagreb. Strukli normally contains either cheese or apple. In northern parts of the country, they are usually eaten during the Christmas period, with compotes of dried fruits (apples, pears, prunes, etc.).

- Palacinke - Crêpes with sweet fillings.

- Krafne - A type of doughnut (without a hole though). Krafne are usually filled with chocolate, cream, custard or jelly (jam).

- Rozata - A custard pudding, similar to flan.

- Cupavci - A biscuit-like cake which is cut into squares, and then covered with chocolate and dessicated coconut.

- Strudel (Croatian: Savijaca, Strudla) - - The Croatian version of strudel, filled with apple or cheese.

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Places to Experience French Culture Outside of France

If you do not feel like going to France again this year but long for French culture, there are other places where you can experience it. In fact, France is not the only place in the world for Francophiles.

Here are some of the places to experience French culture outside of France:

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Jumbo Kingdom - Hong Kong Delivers Fine Cuisine Combined With a Major Cultural Attraction

Dig in to some of the finest cuisine amidst several stunning locales when eating at Jumbo Kingdom. Being a collection of different restaurants and dining options guests have a variety of dining options in terms of both cuisine and location.

Originally created as The Jumbo Floating Restaurant in 1976, it was revered for its praiseworthy cuisine, especially seafood. Designed to mimic a Chinese palace, the Jumbo was and still is one of the largest floating restaurants in the world seating up to 2,300 diners at a time. The Jumbo Floating Restaurant is also a major tourist icon in Hong Kong.

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With an already established reputation, the Jumbo was expanded to go beyond cuisine. In 2003 it was transformed in to Jumbo Kingdom which also featured shopping opportunities and cultural attractions further enhancing its appeal. But dining is and has always been its central attraction.

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Some of the dishes that can be sampled here include Peking Duck and roasted goose while there are a range of other items that change based on the season. Dim Sum, a dining experience focused on small starter items is also available as an option on Sundays and holidays until 4 pm. This is also the most economical meal at Jumbo.

The extended Kingdom also provides further dining options. The Dragon Court is a more formal dining hall that serves up the same offerings as the main restaurant including Dim Sum, but in a smaller environment.

The Chinese Tea Garden as its name implies allows visitors to sample various different types of teas while The Wine Garden also follows suit. Topdeck is a restaurant located on the upper most level of Jumbo Kingdom and offers an array of western cuisine. There is also a Cooking Academy where one can learn how to prepare various dishes under the instruction of experienced Chefs.

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Fathers of French Cuisine - Careme

He was abandoned on a doorstep at the height of the French Revolution. Though seemingly without prospects or hope, Antonin Careme would grow up to be called "The King of Chefs  and "The Chef to Kings."

Careme's incredible good fortune, some might say "destiny", began with the doorstep on which he landed. It belonged to a Monsieur Sylvain Bailly, a famous patissier, with a shop near the Palais Royal, who gave the nine year old Careme bed and board in exchange for general kitchen work. More than just a kind soul, Sylvain Bailly, was in, fact, Careme's first mentor. Encouraging his young helper to advance and learn.

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This combination of encouragement and Careme's talent, culminated in the opening of Careme's own pastry shop - at the ripe old age of eighteen. On his own, Antonin Careme was "on a roll". Owing to the fact that pastry, particularly innovative creations, were Paris' flavour of the moment.

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And Careme's creations were innovation on steroids. In fact, Careme was essentially a sculptor, using icing sugar, nougat and marizan as his materials. Inspired by architecture and famous monuments, Careme created and re-created pyramids, helmets, and waterfalls. Never intending that they should be actually be eaten.

Happily Parisian Society was "eating up" Careme. He was truly the "Big Man on Campus." And, his campus to boot! Clearly the teen-age Careme was the toast of Paris. Whether or not that was the height of his ambition, is open to speculation. No matter. Young Antonin was about to have, as the saying goes - "greatness thrust upon him."

Careme's talent and accomplishments had come to the attention of the man who would become his second, last, and most influential mentor. Prince Tallyrand. The consummate diplomat who survived  all that era's political upheavals. Tallyrand was, or at least considered himself to be, a gourmet. He invited Careme to be his Chef. On the condition that he prepare a year's worth of menu's without repeating himself. Dare I say - "a piece of cake" for Monsieur C?

His association with Tallyrand elevated Careme to the highest strata of European Society and Royalty. After Napolean met his Waterloo, Careme decamped for England, where he cooked for the Prince Regent. Later to become King George the Fourth. His culinary carousel continued with an invitation to St. Petersburg.(The one in Russia folks.) Although, for whatever reason, he never actually got to cook for the Tsar.(Preparing for the next revolution?) So - back to Paris. Firing up his stove for banker J.M. Rothschild.

Without a doubt - Antonin Careme was the first "Celebrity chef." But it is his contributions to the art of French Cuisine that has (justly) earned him the title: "King of Chefs."

Here they are:

1. His book on pastry -  Le Patissier Royal Parisien.

Only the third book of that time to be devoted exclusively to the patissier's art. And the first one to have extensive engraved plates.  Careme's designs for these engravings resemble more elaborate architectural constructions, than pictures of food.

2. His book on Cuisine - L'art de la Cuisine Francaise au XIXe siecle. Here he extends his wild, wacky, weird, and way out imagination to the preparation and presentation of meat, poulty and seafood.

But, he also did some more serious stuff - like giving future chefs the ability to create an almost unlimited variety of dishes by utilizing a series of basic prepartions Careme developed. He also classified all sauces into groups, based on four main sauces.

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Careme is credited with ending the practice of serving all the dishes at once("Service a la Francaise"), and replacing it with the one we know today. ("Service a la Russe") Where the grub arrives in the order on the menu. Careme also gets a "tip o' the hat" for inventing it. The chef's hat(toque) that is.

Sorry to say - no happy ending for Antonin Careme. After blazing across the culinary heavens, rubbing shoulders with the high and the mighty of nineteenth century Europe, and leaving an enduring legacy - he joined his pal La Varenne at that big stove in the sky - at the tender age of forty-eight.

Better to burn out than fade away? (as Neil Young would, and did, say)

THROW  ME  A  BONE  HERE, PEOPLE!

What are ya thinkin'?

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Ukraine Cuisine

When you travel to Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, you can get North American style fast food if you want it. But why settle for the hot dogs, hamburgers, and fried chicken you can get at home, when you can have a dining adventure with such exotic dishes as varenyky, borshch, holubtsi, or chicken Kiev; accompanied by Ukrainian beer or a sweet Crimean wine? If you're staying in accommodations in Kiev, get the full experience of the life and culture of Ukraine by indulging in the local cuisine. You can try something delicious in the dining room of your Kiev hotel, go out to the city's excellent fine restaurants, or get something cheap but tasty served up in one of the many stolovayas (cafeterias). Visitors traveling on budgets and staying in economical Kiev apartments can go to the markets, a great experience in itself, and pick up the ingredients to cook their own traditional Ukrainian meals.

Genuine Ukrainian cuisine does not have to be the high-priced fare served in expensive Kiev hotels and upscale restaurants. Ordinary Ukrainians like a wide variety of tasty foods. Their recipes are simple, and use basic ingredients, but skillful use of spices and seasonings make the meals uniquely flavorful. Beets, cabbages, potatoes, cucumbers, onions, beans and tomatoes are the most commonly used staple vegetables. Combinations of dill, vinegar and garlic are favored by Ukrainian chefs who like to cook with traditional flavors.

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The Ukrainian word for bread is khlib. Because of its vast fields of wheat and other grain crops, Ukraine is called the "Breadbasket of Europe." Every part of the country has its own special kind of bread. Whether the local bread is dark, light, heavy, or crusty, you can be sure it will be tasty on its own or with whatever you want to put on it. A traditional Ukrainian greeting to an honored guest is accompanied by the gift of a loaf of bread.

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Ukraine's national dish is borshch (also spelled borscht). This beet and vegetable soup originated in Ukraine and became popular in Russia and other Slavic countries. Borshch recipes vary from one region to another. In one place it might be a thick, meaty stew. Somewhere else it will be a thin vegetable soup. In just about any Kiev hotel or fine restaurant, borshch will be an appetizer served before the main course.

Varenyky is a very popular Ukrainian dish. They are pierogie-like dumplings filled with meat, potatoes, cheese or sauerkraut. Varenyky is often served on special occasions. Holobutsi are stuffed cabbage rolls. For a real Ukrainian delicacy, try salo. That is raw pig fat flavored with herbs or bacon. It is usually served on bread. Chicken Kiev is a boneless, breaded chicken breast stuffed with herb butter. Of course, it is essential that you try the Ukrainian kolbasy (sausage). If you want to try something a little different for a beverage, order kvass. That is a lemonade-like, low alcohol drink made from fermented rye bread. You can then consider yourself an honorary Ukrainian.

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Cheap All Inclusive Vacation Packages To Dallas

Dallas, Texas, is the ninth largest city in the United States. This city is most famous with its Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one of the largest metropolitan area in the whole country. If you are a sports enthusiast, then the city would be the perfect travel destination for you. This city provides all kinds of entertainments in the form of sport games such as baseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer, horse racing, cricket, rugby union, and rugby league. Dallas is blessed with the strongest of the teams in each sport. This year, the city became the first city to host the NFL Super Bowl, the MLB World Series, and the NBA Finals, all within the same year.

Besides sports, however, Dallas has more to offer for those who want to experience cheap vacation packages. Visitors can travel around the city and experience its unique cultural heritage, especially in terms of cuisine. Dallas is renowned for its signature barbecue, as well as Tex-Mex style and authentic Mexican cuisines. You should also never leave the city before you taste its famous frozen margarita.

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If you are into arts and culture, there are many interesting places in Dallas you can visit, especially in the Arts District in the northern part of the Downtown. You can visit the Dallas Museum of Art, the Trammel & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center, the Dallas Children's Theater, the Dallas Contemporary, and the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center which housed the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Meanwhile, if you like street art, you should venture of downtown; Deep Ellum is the home to jazz and blues venues, Cedars is the home to various studio artists, while in Bishop Arts District you can find murals alongside the street as well as assorted shops and restaurants.

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To get to Dallas, you can drive, take the bus, take the train, or fly in. The city has two commercial airports: the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL). DFW is one of the busiest airport in the United States and it is currently the world's sixth largest airport.

For a budget vacation, you can travel around the city using the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) which is the first light rail system in the southwest of United States. The rail system has four active rail lines (i.e. the Blue Line, the Red Line, the Orange Line, and the Green Line) as well as one commuter line, the Trinity Railway Express.

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Secrets of Argentinian Cuisine

Argentinian cuisine is immensely influenced by Spanish, Italian and South American food. The specialty of Argentine food is steaks and grilled meat. Argentine beef is low on fat and cholesterol and has a special flavor too. Another determining factor in Argentinian cuisine is that Argentina is the world's major producer of wheat, beans, maize, soybeans, beef and milk. Thus, these items are commonly used on the table in the likes of wheat based Italian dishes or the Argentine Pizza.

Argentinian cuisine is very authentic and natural, which means use of vegetables are quite prevalent and salads are an important part of their food. In spite of this, in cities the picture is fast changing. Pre-packed frozen food is becoming popular. Fast-food is now an important share of city life challenging hamburgers and steaks.

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However, the three original dishes of Argentina still found in Buenos Aires are:

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-Caramel Apple Pancake - a lip smacking dessert

-Revuelto Gramajo - made of eggs, crisp potato, ham and chicken

-Milanesa Napolitana - breaded veal cutlet, slice of cheese and ham covered with tomato sauce and cooked in the oven till cheese melts

Argentina is famous for steaks and grills from the days of the illustrious Incas, who roasted meat over green branches on hot rocks or coal. This must have probably been the first barbecue man had ever made on earth! Another specialty of Argentina is Porteno, which means classic European cuisine with a local touch. A French or Italian will not trace any similarity because it is just different with the local influence.

Argentines have a high protein diet and beef in the form of grilled meat and steaks dominate it. Breaded and fried meat is used as snacks with sandwiches or simply with mashed potato. In parties and picnics Argentines love pastries of meat, cheese, sweet corn etc as starters. Vegetables and salads are very important for Argentine meals. They have adapted to Italian staples of pizza and pastas in the food. Italian-style ice creams are common in Argentina. For evening snacks they have crust less white bread buttered with thin slice of meat, cheese and lettuce leaf with beer.

In the provinces, the European touch is not visible but pro-Colombian and colonial traditions are noticed. More use of maize, beans, pumpkins and chilies in food is observed. Fruits like apples, pears, peaches, kiwifruits, avocados and plums are used in abundance in their food.

A traditional drink called mate is a luxury and is considered a social ritual at family or small gatherings. The dried leaves and twigs of Yerba Mate plant is placed in a cup, which is also called mate, and near boiling water is added to it. This cup is made up of gourd or bone or horn. The drink is sipped from a metal cane called bombilla. The drink can be sweetened with sugar or flavored with aromatic herbs or dried orange peel to suppress its original bitterness. The host prepares the drink to the taste of the guests. Mate Cocido is the same leaf prepared differently. It is boiled and served like tea or coffee with milk or sugar. Other drinks are wine, tea or coffee.

With this whole lot of varieties you are sure to go into a tizzy. Experience the taste of Argentinian cuisine with a touch of Spanish and Italian influence.

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Mexican Food Appetizers

Mexican foods today are increasingly becoming popular and a favorite. Individuals who are looking for different types but delicious foods always ask for Mexican food especially those enticing Mexican food appetizers. Another reason why many are asking for these Mexican foods is that this type of cuisine usually is very healthy. It uses lean meat and variety of vegetables mixed with choice spices. Some of the Mexican foods even showcased the use of maize, corn, tortillas, beans, hot chili peppers and tomatoes among others.

Mexican food appetizers have long been the preference and favorite of many Americans because of its strong flavors and healthy colorful ingredients. Chili, tomatoes and beans are the usual content or main ingredients of many Mexican foods and appetizers in most menus or recipe that you can find today. The taste is also unique but delicious, thus Mexican food really appeals to American people as well as those visitors who like their food hot but appetizing most of the time. The Guacamole, Mexican pizza and Quick Quesadillas are some of the most common Mexican appetizers that are popular to many resto goers.

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Today, a lot of cuisine authorities like chefs and food experts are coming up with variety of Mexican food appetizers to serve to their customers and families. One of these new appetizers are Green Stuff Guacamole is an avocado dip that is created with several of the green vegetables. The Edamane Dip or Edamole which is said to be rich in protein and fibers is another new adaptation of the famous Guacamole. It tastes like guacamole to some. It goes perfectly with raw vegetables, pita bread and Mexican tortilla chips. The Montery Jack and White Bean Dip is another of these new appetizers that you may also try to make in your homes today rather than getting the first plunge in famous restaurants.

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Actually, Mexican food appetizers are easy to make if you like to have your own. All you have to know are the basics in Mexican food cooking and you may find your way in discovering your own appetizer recipe and dips. You do not have to be chef either. There are several online recipes and Mexican recipe guide books that you can use. You just need to be patient and get your brains working. Creativity is one characteristic that you should have if you decide to make your own Mexican appetizers. This will be your tool to create the best Mexican appetizer of your choice.

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Favorite Travel Destinations & Dishes Abroad, Unforgettable Places Overseas

As a worldwide traveler disenchanted with American consumerism and individualism, I prefer spending Thanksgiving among the poor overseas where the true meaning of thankfulness can be felt from the heart. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, Americans want to embrace and experience their world.

Favorite Thanksgiving destinations abroad are Costa Rica, the Caribbean Islands, the Orient, and Eastern Europe all of which you can get treated like family upon arrival and get more bang for your buck despite the decline of the dollar.

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Must taste foods overseas are:

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Costa Rica - ceviche (a phenomenal culinary delight - fish marinated and cooked in lemon juice)

Caribbean - jerk chicken and conch chowder

Orient - Tom kha gai (coconut milk soup with seafood) and Beijing duck

Eastern Europe - borsh (a Russian or Polish soup usually containing beet juice and beef)

Even if you can't get away and travel abroad for the holidays, try some new cuisine to thrill your taste buds! There are many international fusion restaurants that combine the best of certain ethnic cuisines in which you are sure to find something every family member will enjoy.

Best of all is the cultural experience in which you can learn about the way other nationalities cook, eat, and interact. I find this to be priceless and most enjoyable. Truly global travel has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. It has enlarged my heart and enabled me to embrace my world.

Imagine a world without war. Perhaps global peace will begin when we all start traveling to one another's countries and eating at the same culinary table.

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Travel Tips - Bangkok Flight Travelers

Bangkok is a beautiful city and Thailand's capital. It is a much visited tourist place with millions of tourists thronging to this place throughout the year. If you are also planning to visit Bangkok, then, there are few things you should know that would help you have a memorable vacation. As for the appropriate visiting time, you can visit the city of Bangkok as per your preferences. Avoid going to Bangkok in April because of the extreme heat. From July till October because of heavy rains your trip can get affected.

The ideal time to visit Bangkok is during December and August as the period sees major tourist influx and if you wish to avoid the heavy crowds you may go in May, June or September. Travel around Bangkok in the best of seasons and make the most out of your vacation. A little bit of guidance and research would surely make your way easier. No more worrying about high prices of airline tickets to Bangkok as there are many websites where you can search and book really cheap flights to Bangkok and get great last minute airfare deals.

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Experience the World's Best Beef Jerky

If you really want to experience the world's best beef jerky then you need to develop your taste buds for sure! Yes this is very true as many places serve beef jerky but they are not up to the mark. Sometimes your jerky is too salty and sometimes it is rubbery. For this you need to taste the right kind of beef jerky.

One of the best things about jerky food is that it is natural hormone-free meat containing no MSG. This makes them healthier over any other food item. A jerky food is a kind of gourmet which is marinated in salt and then fried. Ages ago people used to preserve meat by sprinkling salt on it. This is the prevalent concept which has given way to jerky meat.

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Nowadays even your dear pet can get a taste of jerky food! Yes your pets can also enjoy different flavors. In fact the best beef jerky should keep all this consideration. It should be able to serve all and sundry. Jerky has undergone a transformation of its own and has many flavors available in the market which are also equally tasty.

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In addition to this the best fresh beef, turkey and buffalo jerky are some of its kinds. You need to be careful with the kind of meat you are selecting. Even if jerky meat is dry yet it should be flexible and soft. Makes sure that is hydrated and well balanced to be the best.

At times you will find them to be inexpensive. Of course in order to experience the world's best beef jerky it has to be reasonably priced as well. Not only this, you can also order beef jerky online nowadays. This gives you the chance to get your favorite gourmet at your doorsteps!

Did you know that you can also make money from any online portal for wholesale Jerky by joining them as their affiliates? Isn't that exciting to know? You may be able to make some extra money and add to the family income. Some of these online vendors may charge you a nominal amount of to any amount for enrolling you in their program. This way you can learn about marketing as well as get discounted jerky food.

What you can learn from all this is that you need to be careful when you are buying a beef jerky. The next thing that you can do is to check the ingredients and the content of a beef jerky if you are buying a packaged one. If the calorie content of the food satisfy your preferences. Yes you can experience the world's best beef jerky with the right brand.

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Bengali Food - Ancient Cuisine of 2 Styles of Cooking and a Fish Stew Recipe of Hot Spice and Flavor

Bengali food is an ancient cuisine dating back to early Buddhism. It is made up of the cooking of West Bengal, which is part of India, and East Bengal, which is part of Bangladesh. In early Buddhist and Bengali writings of the 10th and 11th century, there is mention of the abundance of produce that could be derived from good agriculture.

Although rice is a staple food throughout Bengal, there are two distinct styles of Bengali cooking. In East Bengali food, there is great emphasis on fish and dal (a spicy bean stew that is a mainstay of the area). The food of West Bengal is distinguished by the liberal use of poppy seeds.

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Much of the distinctive taste of Bengali food comes from the mustard plant and mustard oil. Mustard is used in three ways: The oil is used to fry foods, the greens are used as a cooked vegetable, and the seeds are crushed to make a hot spice.

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Fish and prawns are very common in both cuisines. West Bengalis usually get their fish farm-raised from estuaries, while East Bengalis get the majority of their fish from the big rivers of the region.

This fish stew recipe uses ingredients and cooking techniques common to both West and East Bengal, and is very popular in both cuisines. Many Bengali cooks will add a couple of vegetables to the dish, such as eggplant and potatoes that are diced small. Some ingredients have been changed to accommodate Western availability.

Spicy Bengali Fish Stew

Ingredients:

Salt to taste

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon hot paprika

1 1/4 pounds cod, sea bass, or halibut steaks, cut into 2-inch cubes

3 tablespoons mustard oil (can be found in Indian or Bengali markets) or vegetable oil

4 medium onions, finely chopped

4 large garlic cloves, crushed

4 fresh green chiles (jalapenos or finger-like chiles), seeded and finely chopped

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground cardamon

1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cut in half, seeds squeezed out, and grated through the largest holes of a grater.

1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup whole plain yogurt

Directions:

On a plate, mix together the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the turmeric, and the paprika. Dredge the fish steaks on both sides of the mixture.

In a large skillet, heat the mustard oil (or vegetable oil) over medium-high heat. Brown the fish on both sides, turning once, for about 3 minutes total. Remove and set aside.

Add the onions and garlic to the skillet. Cook until soft, or about 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the chiles, cumin, mustard seeds, cinnamon, cloves, cardamon, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring, then add the tomatoes, cilantro, and water. Reduce the heat to low, and cook until the sauce is thick, or about 15 minutes.

Add the yogurt and salt to taste and stir to blend. Return the fish to the skillet and simmer, covered, until the fish flakes, or about 10 minutes. Be careful that the broth never gets too hot, as the yogurt will separate. Serve immediately, over rice if desired.

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Introduction To Thai Food - Thai Curry, Pad Thai And Stir-Fry

Think of the worst food you've ever tasted. Soggy, boiled vegetables springs to mind-the kind with all the taste and nutrition leached out of them. No spice or texture, no freshness or goodness. Now think of the opposite, and you have heavenly Thai food. Fresh, spicy, salty, sweet and sour, with a variety of textures and temperatures (crispy and soft, hot and cold), Thai food is a taste explosion in every bite. Once you've tried it, you'll never go back to plain old meat-and-potatoes cooking again.

Another way to describe Thai food? Imagine Chinese food, but with more intensity. With more flavors, more aroma, spices, and textures. If you like Chinese food, you're going to fall head-over-heels-in-love with Thai food!

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What Can I Expect at the Walt Disney World Resorts?

Walt Disney World is not just a place for children. It's a wondrous world of entertainment, education and thrills for teenagers, 20-something adventurers, parents and grandparents alike.

You may be wondering about which Walt Disney World resort would best fit your needs. In fact, there are rooms ranging from /night to 5/night, depending on what you want to spend. Be aware that the added benefits you'll receive totally make the slightly higher price worth your while!

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If you love Davey Crockett and a weekend away at the cabin, you'll love the Walt Disney World Fort Wilderness resort and campground! This is one of the original Disney resorts, first opened in 1971, but guests still love the winding tree-lined roads, rustic log cabins or tented campsites and special dinner shows.

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The Hoop-de-Doo Musical Revue and Mickey's Backyard BBQ make for great entertainment, as do the many amenities offered, from horseback riding and fishing to 2.3-mile exercise trail and petting zoo. An outdoor movie screen and smore-roasting fire pits make this experience truly wonderful, and sites are as low as /night!

Avid shoppers who love Downtown Disney will enjoy one of the Port Orleans resorts; either Riverside (Mississippi themed) or the French Quarter (New Orleans themed). Port Orleans Riverside is especially neat because it offers two different types of architecture: the rustic, weathered looking "Alligator Bayou" or the Southern plantation grand manor homes of "Magnolia Bend."

Guests can eat Southern cuisine at Boatwright's Dining Hall or listen to live music at the French Quarter's Scat Cat's Club. The lagoon's giant "sea serpent" waterslide is definitely one of the Disney's coolest! These resorts start at about 9/night.

On your Disney World vacation, if you want to stay close to the Animal Kingdom, then you can choose either Coronado Springs (9/night) or the Animal Kingdom Lodge (5/night). The Coronado Springs resort has a US-Mexican theme and boasts an air of Southern California opulence with its fountains, Spanish roof tiles and waterfront views.

With ancient Mayan temples and pyramids lining the courtyard-pool area, you may never want to leave your resort! This Walt Disney World resort is especially suited for the health-conscious, as it has a 9-mile running track and La Vida Health Club on the grounds.

For the wildlife-loving adventurers, the Animal Kingdom Lodge offers an extraordinary opportunity to come up-close with safari animals like kudos, giraffes, zebras and ostrich. Even when you're lounging at the hotel after a long day at the park, the entertainment never ceases. Some rooms allow you the perfect view from your balcony! Another perk is that you can sample African cuisine at several on-premise restaurants.

You may purchase a package deal that not only includes your Disney resort room, but also Walt Disney World tickets as well. With the "Magic Your Way Base" ticket, you'll receive admission to one park per day. However, it's recommended that you upgrade to the "Park Hopper" option, which allows you total mobility among any of the Disney parks each day of your stay. If you're staying at a Disneyworld resort for the week, then this option will be especially relevant.

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The Guanajuato Mummies

For some places in the world, their number one tourist attraction would be natural scenic places, interesting archaeological and architectural structures, distinct cuisines and unique festivities. Guanajuato, however, has a very peculiar main tourist attraction.

Guanajuato is a central state of Mexico and which its capital city and a river in that state possesses the same name. Other than the peculiarity of its name, Guanajuato earned its popularity in 1970 after the movie Santo Versus the Mummies of Guanajuato that featured the mummies that have been discovered in the mountainous area of Guanajuato City.

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These mummies were said to be accidentally mummified because of the soil condition and dry climate in the area that dried up the bodies before they can even decompose. They were dug-up between 1865 and 1958 wherein locals are required to pay grave taxes for their departed loved ones.

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Payment of the said tax is either a one-time fee of 170 Pesos or a yearly payment of 50 Pesos. Less unfortunate families, of course, can only avail the 50 Pesos yearly fee. If, however, they could not pay the taxes for three years, the bodies of their deceased relatives were dug up and put on display in El Museo de las Momias. With the growing curiosity of the people, especially the tourists, cemetery workers began charging small fees for viewing the said mummies.

What is more interesting to these mummies is that some of them still have clothes and their age ranges from very old to as young as an infant.

Although, this law has been changed in 1958, the original mummified bodies in the museum have been kept on display and can still be seen today.

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The Mystery of Pad Thai Sauce

Have you ever wonder if you need a Pad Thai sauce to make your delicious Pad Thai dish? Well, the answer is yes and no. For those who have never tasted it before, Pad Thai is a stir fry noodle with a unique taste which is a very popular Thai food abroad. For the sauce, it is nothing special but a pre-mix of key ingredients.

If you have a chance to visit Thailand, you will find out that it is hard to find such thing on sale anywhere. However, searching the internet, you will learn that a popular shopping site such as Amazon carries it on sale at a high price which could buy you 50 ready made dishes at the local price.

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Spanish Recipes and Cuisine

Spain is country with a mixed and complex heritage and Spanish cooking reflects this fact. While Spain is a Mediterranean country, and many Spanish dishes owe much to this, Spanish food also includes native foods imported into the country from Spain's former colonies in the New World such as beans, peppers, potatoes and tomatoes. Other Spanish dishes draw on the countries Jewish and Moorish heritage - it was worth remembering that much of Spain was ruled by the Moors for more than seven hundred years. Even the Reconquista (the Christian reconquest of the Iberian pennisula from Muslims) has left its traces in Spanish cuisine - pork is popular in Spanish food, and historically was a political statement of Christian identity because it was not eaten by Jews or Muslims.

The most important ingredient in Spanish cooking is olive oil, which is unsurprising when you consider the fact that Spain produces almost half of the world's olives. However, in the North of Spain, butter and lard are also used.

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Other characteristics of Spanish food, include the widespread use of garlic and onions, the serving of bread and wine with most meals, and the consumption of fruit or dairy products as desserts. One particularly well-known Spanish custom is the serving of small appetizers ("tapas") with drinks.

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Some popular Spanish dishes include:

- Gazpacho - A cold vegetable soup that is particularly popular in hotter areas such as Andalusia. Traditionally gazpacho was made stale bread, garlic, olive oil, salt and vinegar, but today, bell pepper and tomato are also often added. There is also a variant called &quit;gazpacho manchego&quit; which is served warm, and that includes meat (often rabbit) and mushrooms, and is more like a stew than a soup.

- Paella - A rice dish originally from Valencia. The main ingredients are rice, saffron and olive oil, and the dish is usually garnished with meat or seafood, and vegetables.

- Chorizo - A spicy sausage made from fatty pork seasoned with chili and paprika. There are two varieties: hot ("picante") and sweet ("dulce"). Most varieties can be eaten cold, although there are some regions of Spain which produce varieties that need further cooking. Chorizo is not only eaten on its own, but is also used as an ingredient in other dishes.

- Jamón serrano - Dry-cured ham.

- Fabada Asturiana - A bean stew that also contains black blood sausage ("morcilla"), chorizo and pork, and which is flavored with saffron and other seasonings.

- Olla Podrida - A rich stew with bacon, poultry or game, ham, meats and vegetables.

- Marmitako - A fish stew made with onions, pimentos, potatoes and tomatoes.

- Calamares - Fried squid.

- Pescaíto Frito - Marinated fish, battered and fried.

- Tortilla de patatas - An onion and potato omelette.

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Food From Peru - Marvelous!

Peru is a country of marvels! Historically it has a past of great importance in its cultural aspects, such as in the development of civilizations in all the continent, what has been left to us from the Incas and Pre-Incas, the different foods they grew and we still use in our days, and all the incredible cultural heritage they have left us.
Between the great cooking elements we received from the Incas, it could be listed:

- 15 species of tomatoes,
- Around 4000 varieties of potatoes,
- 35 varieties of corn,
- More than 2000 varieties of sweet potatoes
- They grew peanuts (taken later by the Spanish conquerors to Africa, and from there peanuts came back to South America with the African slaves).

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In our days, Peru has about 2000 species of fish, more than any other country in the world. And the variety of fruits is also incredible, over 650 native fruits; an enormous amount of different bananas.

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Some Peruvian plants are specially nourishing too. There's one called quinoa, another kañiwa and also maca, which are being studied as they are believed to be the nourishment of the future for human kind. Since 1985 some of these plants have been given to the Astronauts on their space trips, as the NASA believes they are very important for the diets.

Regarding Peruvian cuisine, we must remember the Incas heritage, as said before, recipes added by the Spanish, by the Africans, Japanese immigration, Italian and also French immigrants. So Peru has received influence from all the continents plus from the Incas. It has more than 2300 different soup recipes and hundreds of typical desserts.

All this leads to the nomination given by a Gastronomy Summit in Spain, declaring that Peru has one of the most important twelve cuisines in the world, being equal to French cuisine or Chinese. And they declared Lima as the "Gastronomic Capital of the Americas"

As in most Andean countries, three cuisine regions can be clearly differenced in Peru: 1) the Coastal zone, famous for its fishes, especially for the ceviche, the national dish of Peru. This is fish cooked in lemon juice, served with potatoes and salad. Of course, in this region you can try any of the more than 2000 varieties of fish. 2) the highland cuisine, where you can try meat, (alpaca, for instance, a very special flavor), and 3) the Jungle zone, where fruits are a special part of it, soups, chicken, plenty of yucca.

In the late years, Italian food has taken a great popularity, including pizzas, to which the Peruvians also gave their distinctive style.

Peruvian food is so diverse that you must live a long time there to say that you have tried some of its dishes, and as they vary from region to region, the richness and excellent taste of it all is a permanent gift for all those who try them.

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How To Cook Lamb Soup - Cook Delicious Carrot Lamb Soup (Chinese Cuisine)

This is a very simple recipe how to cook lamb soup. However, only a sweet memory that cooking the soup will need at least three hours. Why? Since this is a soup of lamb in Chinese style. Just some background, the Chinese soup broth is why you need a little 'longer than normal, in contrast to Western soup to boil. This is because the Chinese believe that the longer you cook the soup more nutritious. This idea has now passed for thousands of years,is scientifically proven that the Chinese soup is very nutritious. Here I show you how to be a pot of carrot soup Chinese-style lamb.

You will need:

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500 g of lamb, 500 g carrots, 3 g of Chinese licorice root (this is a Chinese spice), 5 slices of ginger, salt, pepper and soy sauce. Salt, pepper and soy sauce are used to give flavor to the soup, if you can not like salty soup, you change the amount.

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How To Cook Lamb Soup:

1 chop)mutton into small cubes.

2) Cut the skin of the carrot and then chop it into small cubes.

3) Cut the skin of the ginger and grind it using a mortar. You can choose to crunch it using the back of your knife.

4) Prepare a electronic "sapo", fill in adequate water.

5) Add everything into the pot.

6) Set the heat as strongest.

7) Remain cooking for an hour after the water is boiled

8) Then, turn down the heat to the weakest strength and cook for another 2-3 hours.

9) Finally, add some pepper and salt before serve.

This is a very easy recipe for carrot lamb soup. You will only need to prepare everything and just leave it there for few hours. When it comes to how to cook lamb soup, the Chinese thinks that by adding ginger, it will be able to reduce the "coldness" in our body. So, next time if you get cold or flu, why not consider drinking this carrot lamb soup?

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Get Your Accommodation in Auckland For the Rugby World Cup 2011

Finding accommodation in Auckland is generally not a challenge by any means. However, the impending 2011 Rugby World Cup has seen demand for accommodation soar in and around Auckland. The city is a hot tourist destination and is full of options for people who are looking for the best accommodation options in town and within close proximity to Eden Park and North Harbour Stadium. With an accommodation in Auckland shortage predicted during September and October 2011 it is paramount that you arrange lodging as soon as possible.

By planning ahead you will be much more successful at finding the right accommodation in Auckland for your stay during the test matches you want to attend. Waiting until the last minute simply will not be an option, and like many, you will be forced to drive or be transported into Auckland from a nearby region. Many international visitors and domestic residents alike are anticipating having to book airline tickets to get into Auckland for each game and then fly home again, as it works out cheaper for them than paying for lodging in the city. If you too are faced with steep prices when it comes to enquiring about accommodation in Auckland, then this might be a good option for you. Just remember to book those flights ahead of time too.

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It is strongly recommended that you start looking for lodging deals today. Auckland is New Zealand's largest city and there is a huge array of lodging choices including: hotels, self catering apartments and motels, holiday home rentals, bed & breakfasts, boutique lodges, budget backpackers / hostels and campervan parks. If you are fortunate to book lodging at your preferred establishment make sure double check if prices reflect those as advertised on their websites, or if these prices will be increased during the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

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There are fantastic waterfront establishments where you can enjoy gorgeous views of local bays, the splendid Viaduct or one of the many beaches. Auckland City boosts an impressive selection of cuisine and restaurants, shopping malls, touring services, parks and walkways. There is something for everyone to do, no matter what travelling budget you are on.

If you are really organised you can arrange to stay within the city for each test match held at either Eden Park or North Harbour Stadium, and plan to stay a few nights in Waiheke Island, Auckland's very own tropical paradise. Located a short 30 minutes ferry ride from downtown Auckland, you can enjoy exploring Waiheke Island and relaxing in-between games. Waiheke Island is great for day trips too, ideal for filling in your time during those days when you don't have a game to attend. Alternatively, after all the excitement and energy of the games is over, you may need a few days of pure relaxation before heading home.

It is absolutely imperative that you get online today and book your accommodation in Auckland for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Don't be one of the ones left disappointed.

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Food Around the World - Popular Southern Foods

Southern food preparation is around in addition to chicken-fried cheeseburger and also ointment gravy. The southern part of preparing food is part art work, one component technology, one part philosophy, and components convention. Although the rest of this excellent country issues themselves with whole fiber food and also glucose alternatives, Southeast at home cooks nonetheless stock their particular kitchen areas together with bright flour, true glucose, real butter, as well as ova that will not come in pasteboard cartons branded "egg-substitute."

Each real Southeast girl can make a new skillet associated with toast or even cornbread yourself prior to your lover penetrates junior senior high school. Quality recipes are usually passed from down the family and therefore are tightly guarded. Shipment locate actual The southern area of recipes inside any kind of branded cook book. You can find cookbooks which claim to be able to feature reliable Southern quality recipes but you can easily bet that does not all the facts are incorporated.

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I am not likely to provide any kind of actual 'trade' secrets and techniques here either, yet My spouse and i can give you some ideas that you just could most likely use.

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Southern food preparation sign #1: If you at any time prepare clean turnip green veggies, be sure to wash them no less than 3 x, and try to, usually, usually set a number of sodium inside remaining rinse normal water. Add slightly sugars prior to veggies come to the steam, in addition to a few sodium pork.

The southern area of cooking hint #2: If you are boiling a bud of red-colored pinto beans, always put somewhat cooking soft drink once they learn to boil. This will likely prevent these people through creating your household gassy, and also will not add virtually any style.

The southern part of food preparation touch #3: Forever use unsalted butter whenever baking desserts or biscuits or even any kind.

Southern cooking food touch #4: It is better to utilize canned dairy as opposed to fresh exploit in most dishes.

Southeast cooking food tip #5: Whenever seasoning red meat, often mix that with just as much sweets because you do salt. This particular helps it be brownish more rapidly, and in addition seals this to ensure the juices are not misplaced.

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Restaurants in Australia Craft a Culture of Cuisine

Australia has one of the most diverse cultures in the world. The good thing is that Australia has maintained its cultural diversity preserved, while the people live together in harmony.

The same goes with their cuisine. Australian cuisine inherited its nature of British cuisine. From cakes to grilled meat chops, lightly cooked vegetables and chips, food Australia has developed gradually. Now you can in the courts for the place in different culturestheir country. Australia is a modern term, because it states that the embrace of their multicultural culinary influences include. Since the merging of various cultural dishes, the best restaurants in Australia have taken Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, a part of their service menu.

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In the cities there are several eating-in and take-away food shops in Asia, that a large number of Chinese and Indian dishes. This information comes from a large number of Asian immigration to Australia, has ledand of course the long existence of the Chinese community in Australia.

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Still popular choice among the Australians are the American food chains such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Subway and McDonalds. Australian restaurants have also arrived with their own versions of fast food to eat shops like Chicken Treat, Eagle Boys pizza chain, and Red Rooster. The most common food you can order fast food, the 'Australian hamburger'. This has become an iconic food in Australia, as it provides aVariety of fillings can choose anyone burgers. Obviously remains the persistence of fast food chains to be an heir of the British tradition in Australia.

As Australians to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, no doubt indulge in good culinary offerings throughout the week. There are several good places to eat in various grocery stores in Australia. The best restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne are often listed in restaurant guides and directories to decide where to have a substantialmeal. Whether you want it simple and common Australian food, or a different flavor of another culture's dish, the best restaurants in Australia are able to accommodate multicultural cravings.

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Usain Bolt - the fastest man in the world

Usain Bolt of St. Leo, or simply Usain Bolt, the Jamaican sprinter who won three Olympic gold medals. He is the world record holder over 100 meters, 200 meters and 4x100 meters relay team, making him the first person to win all three events in 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. E 'was also at the Beijing Olympics, where he broke the record set by Carl Lewis in 1984. Because Bolt successes, is a '"Lightning Bolt", and is considered the fastest man in the world seen.

BoltAugust 21, 1986 in the town of Trelawny, Jamaica born. During its early years, Bolt was interested in football and cricket. He attended William Knibb High School, where he was awarded as the fastest runner in the 100 meters. Pablo McNeil and Dwayne Barrett athletes led him to improve his athletic ability. In 2001, during the annual high school championships, Bolt won his first silver medal in the 200 meters race.

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Over the years, Bolt joined and won several otherCompetitions such as: silver medal at the 2001 CARIFTA Games, gold medal and two silver medals in 2002 World Junior Championships in Kingston, and gold medal at the 2003 World Youth Championships on hold.

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He began his professional career in 2004 when he began training with Fitz Coleman. He joined the CARIFTA Games, held in Bermuda, and broke the world record set by Roy Martin. In the years 2005 and 2006, Bolt is the world of the five placings. In2006, has been training under new coach Glen Mills and the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Usain Bolt won three gold medals and world records.

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Two Simple Ways of Preparing Tofu

There are many different kinds of tofu and tofu related products. Although their taste is not very distinctive, their texture varies greatly. Different kinds of tofu can be cooked differently, and combined with different things.

Two of the most common ways to prepare tofu is to stir fry it and to use it in salads. In this article, I will introduce two extremely simple recipes: one in which tofu is lightly fried with spring onions and one in which tofu is combined with spinach in a salad.

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Tasty Thai desserts

Thai cuisine is famous for its delicately charming and piquant. However, Thai desserts have been neglected. The three Thai sweets are famous outside of Thailand, mango with sticky rice, fried bananas and coconut ice cream. There is a broad tradition of desserts in Thailand over the centuries, which offers many ideas and possibilities.

Thai desserts have long been with the Thai people to return to the Sukhothai period (1238-1350). Thais have long with China and India, which has contributed to the exchange of cultures and traditions also provide a business including the food. In the Ayutthaya period (1350-1767), Thais began trading with western countries. The Portuguese were the first Westerners to the use of eggs and the oven are introduced. Thai desserts like Thong Yip (pinched Gold), Thong Yod (Drop of Gold) and Foi Thong (gold thread) is from Portugal, Thailand is not like most people would like, even Thais.

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