Many people have distaste for the word gourmet until they learn the actual meaning of it. A gourmet is simply a person with a detailed knowledge of the finest food and drink. The term originally came from the French word groumet which is a valet in charge of wine. Gourmet seafood, then, is the finest seafood. Sending gourmet seafood as a gift is a special and unique way of showing a person that you care for them.
How Does Blue Cheese Discovered
Blue cheese is made from the milk of ewes or cows. The story goes that blue or bleu (as some would have it) cheese was discovered quite by accident in a cave. It had been left there and was found many days later covered with a greenish blue mold. To the amazement of the villagers, it wasnt spoilt. Despite its acrid taste, the cheese was appealing to the taste buds. The idea of actually simulating the conditions and making the cheese was struck upon, and the rest is history…
How Wines Are Rated
Wines, like hotels, tend to get rated. And they get rated with stars. How do you know what a 5 or 6-star wine stands for? Now unlike hotels, wines do not necessarily have to be rated by an expert. They can be rated by anyone. All it takes is for a person to have enough of an exposure as well as an understanding of how wine is made, what goes into the making of wine and how it should be rated. Wine is rated on four parameters the aroma, the taste, the appearance and the afte…
Choosing And Buying Gourmet Seafood – Wild American Shrimp
When selecting items for a seafood feast, wild caught American shrimp are popular among gourmet cooks. Shrimp are not only recognized for outstanding flavor but they can be an important part of a healthy diet.
Choosing The Right Pair Of Wine And Cheese
Wine and cheese parties from the seventies are returning. They are easy to set up. You dont need a reason for the party. They can be brought together at any time, no matter the weather and there is nothing like the pairing of cheese with wine.
Delicious Shapes: Chocolate Molds
A chocolate mold is a cavity, usually made of plastic, used for forming chocolates in desired shapes. A chocolate mold can usually withstand up to 160 degrees F of heat so should be used with low-heat melting chocolate. Some molds are made from rubber or silicone, while other chocolate molds are made from metal.
Burgandy, France – Famous For Its Wines
The terroir is a group of vineyards or vines from the same area which have a common soil and climate. And nowhere else, other than Burgundy in France, is it held so fondly.
Gourmet Food Gift Basket – A Savory Treat For Any Occasion
A gourmet food gift basket can be a real treat to someone who loves to eat, and who doesn’t? For this reason a food gift basket is at the top of the yummy list when it comes to a scrumptious and luscious basket full of gourmet delights.
White Barbecue Sauce – Sweet, Sour, Tickling and Tangy
White Barbecue Sauces of Alabama are different from most other barbecue sauces in the use of their bases. These sauces are predominantly mayonnaise based, unlike the traditional and ubiquitous tomato.
Safe Food Handling For The Holidays
Did you know that the turkey you thawed on the kitchen counter, instead of in the fridge, could now contain bacteria levels high enough to harm human life, even though you cant see, smell, or taste it?
Theres nothing better than a home cooked meal during the holidays. But, with all the special effort that goes into making one, everything will be for naught if the food has not been stored, prepared, or cooked properly.
Food experts agree that the safe handling of foo…
The Well-Stocked Pantry — A Cook’s Secret Weapon
Doing any job is easier when you have the right tools on hand. One of a cook’s best tools — and secret weapons — is having a well-stocked pantry.
Cooking is much simpler if you know that you’ve already got what you need on hand, and aren’t going to have to run to the corner market every time you want to fix a meal.
Having a well-stocked pantry is also the secret weapon of every “Hostess with the Mostest” especially when unexpected guests drop by.
You’ll be able …
Varieties Of Gourmet Olives
The history of olives and olive oil can be traced back to at the least biblical times. When the waters of the great flood subsided and Noah sent forth a dove it was an olive leaf she returned carrying in her mouth. It is known that as long as 6000 years ago olive oil was used as fuel in lamps. Maybe it was this olive oil that created such a beautiful Genie for Major Anthony Nelson to rescue in the popular television sitcom I Dream of Genie.
Today in modern grocery stores …