Pat Ross

Sushi Served With A Side Of Adrenaline: How To Sample Fugu And Not Die!

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Sometimes it is not enough to tempt fate when you try new foods. Sometimes, you have to reach for the truly dangerous food to truly appreciate the chef's artistic form. Sushi in and of itself is amazing, and certainly, raw fish is not for everyone. However, the true delicacy of these elegantly-styled rolls, sashimi, and sushi is actually the potentially lethal fugu. Here is how to enjoy sushi with a side of adrenaline and not die.

13 April 2018

Surprise Your Office With An Impressive Catered Breakfast

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Many companies will have breakfast meetings with their management teams or even their entire staffs. This usually means that someone will pick up some muffins or donuts, and there will be some containers of coffee and tea on hand. While this plan technically meets the definition of breakfast, it's not exactly something that will get your staff fired up. If you're looking to do something a little different — perhaps for a meeting at which you'll announce a major acquisition or something else positive — it can be fun to hire a local catering service to surprise the office with an impressive catered breakfast.

13 November 2017

Updating Your Bar

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If you own a bar and it has been a while since you have last updated it, then you should think about giving it a new look. The styles will change with time for everything and this includes houses, restaurants and even bars. You want to make sure you are giving your customers a fresh and hip place to spend their time that they look forward to returning to often. When a first-time customer visits your establishment, you have one chance to grab them and turn them into a repeat and loyal customer.

5 October 2017

When Is The Best Time Of Day To Enjoy Your K-Cup

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Coffee is the beverage of choice for many early risers and has been for quite some time. Just because it's common or tradition, this doesn't mean it's right. Having a cup of coffee first thing in the morning can produce unnecessary issues that will follow you throughout your day and maybe even into the night. Learn how drinking too soon can affect you and most importantly, when to drink. The Problem with Drinking Too Soon

5 September 2017

How To Transform Plain Vanilla Ice Cream Into An Elegant Dessert

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If you're new to the world of throwing elegant dinner parties for friends and family, you may be struggling with how to prepare an elegant dessert without spending hours in the kitchen. Many people mistakenly thinking that desserts need to be elaborate affairs featuring layers of rich chocolate or otherwise labor-intensive, but truly elegant desserts add finishing touch on a great meal rather than overshadow them -- and many people don't want to finish a good meal with something heavy and overly sweet.

30 August 2017

Two Uniquely Flavored Sugar Cookie Recipes For The Holiday Season

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Sugar cookies are delicious, but do you ever find yourself wishing that they had some more unique flavors? This holiday season, serve your friends and family sugar cookies made with one of these two recipes. They'll love the variation. Cinnamon Sugar Cookies Made with ground cinnamon, these sugar cookies may remind you of snickerdoodles. They have a tender, slightly crisp texture. Ingredients: 1 stick of unsalted butter 1/2 cup white sugar 1 egg 2 1/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Cream the butter and the sugar until smooth.

29 August 2017

Unusual Chocolate Truffle Flavors For Unique Treats

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When it comes to elegant treats and desserts, few things garner as much attention as chocolate truffles. Unfortunately, with so many different types of truffles readily available from local confectionaries, it can be difficult to find something that is truly unique when you're looking to make a real statement. Whether you're looking for a gift or you want something for a party, there are some out-of-the-box options that you can consider.

28 August 2017

4 Tips For Trying Indian Cuisine Without Getting Burned

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Indian food has a reputation for being hot and spicy, and that can scare away diners who dislike very hot spices on their food. However, you shouldn't let the cuisine's spicy reputation prevent you from trying out this flavorful cuisine. It is possible to order Indian food with milder flavors, and if you're curious to try the cuisine but don't want to risk burning your tongue, it helps to know what you can order that won't be too hot.

25 August 2017

3 Foods You Should Buy Organic

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Making decisions about groceries affects both your family's health and your budget, so it pays to be informed. One way to help ensure your family gets plenty of nutrient- and vitamin-rich food is to trade out some of your normal grocery purchases for organic items. Organic food tends to have more real, wholesome ingredients and fewer fillers and preservatives. When deciding where to start focusing your organic food purchases, consider these three food items:

23 August 2017

5 Reasons To Invest In A Wood-Fired Pizza Oven

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Whether you own a restaurant or are building an outdoor kitchen, a wood-fired pizza oven can be a great investment. Most people love eating pizza, and having a wood pellet pizza oven will help you make food that is very popular with all ages. Some of the top reasons to install a wood-fired oven in your restaurant or home's outdoor kitchen include: Eat your Pizza Faster Wood-fired pizza ovens heat up to a very high temperature, which means that they can cook your pizza a lot faster than a traditional oven.

20 August 2017