Spice up your Gluten-free Diet with a Delicious Cookbook

Today, more and more people are turning to a gluten-free diet for health reasons, particularly Celiac disease and gluten intolerance. But, this protein is in so many things that avoiding gluten can make for a very restrictive diet. Cooking at home becomes an important way to still enjoy variety and taste in your diet, without the gluten. Here, we’ll take a look at some of the reasons for adopting a …

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How To Get The Perfect Mashed Potato

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Mashed potato is a very well-known staple food, it is loved by all and since it is more or less a puree it is a special treat for youngsters. There are a lot of ways to get your mashed potatoes and a lot of dishes that can go with it. Unlike most people like you and I, OK, forgive me for speaking for you, am not really a mashed potato …

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Ever Wondered What To Serve With Lobsters? This Is It

What To Serve With Lobsters

Lobsters actually need no introduction, we all know well that these are not really everyday kind of food but that notwithstanding it all sums up in making you a genuine food lover or chef. If you have ever been in a fix on how to go about serving your lobsters or you totally just avoid them because you feel you have to be a pro to serve a perfect plate …

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Get Cooking Chinese with these Great Chinese Recipes and Cookbooks

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What a surprise when I went to China and the food was nothing like I was expecting. What most people know outside of this huge country as “Chinese food” bears little resemblance to the real thing. I was in northern China, but most Chinese food outside of China is closer to Cantonese cuisine. In this article, I’ll take a quick look at the different regional styles of Chinese food, share …

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Bring Italy into your Kitchen with the Best Italian Recipes and Cookbooks

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I swear, even the highway rest stops in Italy have incredible food. Italy is one of those countries where food is more than fuel or nutrition—it’s about life, togetherness, pleasure. The food reflects that importance—it’s fresh and whole, an opportunity for social interaction, and it’s delightful to eat. Of course, North American “Italian” food has in many ways been reduced to basic flavor pairings and standard dishes you find everywhere, …

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Best Soup Recipes and Cookbooks for Cozy Mealtimes

Best Soup Recipes and Cookbooks

My 4-year-old’s favorite outing is to our local science centre. After exploring, we always get a cup of soup from the cafeteria and share it between the two of us. It’s a sweet little tradition that I treasure (and I love that she always asks for soup instead of being tempted by the hot dogs, pizza, and other less-than-healthy foods available). Every culture on Earth, every cuisine, makes soup. A …

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Bread Recipes and Cookbooks to Get you Kneading

Best Bread Recipes and Cookbooks

I love baking bread. Here’s why. Do you know the Danish concept hygge with which the world has become fascinated recently? Hygge is roughly translated to “coziness,” but it’s a philosophy that embodies anything—activities, objects, decor, food—that promotes a sense of warmth, homeyness, and togetherness. I’m pretty certain that there’s nothing more hygge-ful than the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through your home. My mom and I always baked …

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