by Joseph Yacino | Jun 22, 2018 | Recipes
2 1/2 cups/625ml water 1 cup/192g sugar, granulated 1/2 cup/56g unsweetened cocoa 1/4 cup/45g bittersweet chocolate grated In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, the sugar and cocoa powder – whisk until dissolved over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in...
by Joseph Yacino | Jun 17, 2018 | Recipes
What exactly is caffeine? How does it work in the body and are there any side effects of this magical beverage? SEANA A worldwide known scenario: Early morning, the alarm clock rings. You sleepily rub the sand from your eyes and start mentally preparing yourself for a...
by Joseph Yacino | Jun 16, 2018 | Recipes
Although this post has nothing to do with food, we found it on Facebook and felt it was worth resharing. Help save the bees and do you part for a healthy environment. If you are on Facebook, be sure and like Janis Ian’s...
by Joseph Yacino | Jun 15, 2018 | Recipes
It seems culinary terms are thrown about by every Tom, Dick and Harry now. Aioli is seen on almost every menu. The problem, is as with everything, even cooking terms have been “dumbed down” and abused. Any true chef worth their salt knows that there are distinct...
by Joseph Yacino | Jun 14, 2018 | Recipes
Anita Schecter BY SAAD FAYED Here in the United States, we use what is known as an English measurement system. You will find it just about everywhere – from the odometer in your car to the measuring cups in your kitchen. Yes, those teaspoons, tablespoons,...
by Joseph Yacino | Jun 14, 2018 | Recipes
When you hear the word “salad,” a bowl of dressed lettuce or other greens may come to mind. On the other hand, chicken salad, tuna salad and potato salad don’t necessarily imply anything green and leafy. And a juicy tomato salad is usually mostly tomatoes, with garlic...
