In 1772, a botanist by the name of Carl Thunberg, was the first to report Rooibos Tea. However, for thousands of years before that, people of Khoisan were using the tea for its value medically. Later, because black tea was so expensive, many people turned to Rooibos Tea as an alternative. Depending on the process […]
The history of tea is full of legends and colorful historical events. The Chinese are thought to be the first discoverers. In fact, it was one man, a scientist and emperor of China, Shen Nung, that is thought to first discover tea as a drink. It is said that he had a requirement that his […]
Tea bags have just made life a whole lot easier, especially for tea lovers. Thanks to tea bags, time is saved and measuring is no longer required. The first commercial tea bag was produced in 1904 by a man from New York named Thomas Sullivan. At first, tea bags were constructed from muslin bags, silk […]
Would you believe that in France, alone, there are over 400 types of cheese that can be found? But when the word ‘cheese’ is mentioned and someone would ask what types of cheese he would be able to name, for sure, cottage cheese will be one of them.
Cottage cheese derived its name from ‘cottages’ […]
Cajun Chicken Wings
12 Chicken wings — tips removed
5 Bay leaves — crumbled into bits
3/4 teaspoon Caraway seeds
1/2 To 3/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon Ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon Ground coriander
4 Garlic cloves — finely
1 1/2 teaspoons Dry mustard
2 teaspoons Paprika — preferably
3/4 teaspoon Dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons Brandy
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon or limejuice
Defat the chicken […]
You can save money on your grocy bill if you use up those bits of vegetables, meats and sauces for a meal later in the week. In fact, you can plan to cook a roast or a whole chicken for the purpose of using the leftovers for another lunch or dinner. It’s a great time […]
Here are three more delicious chicken wing recipes to add to your collection.
Barbecue Wing Dings
3 pounds chicken wing
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 drops Worcestershire sauce
4 cups ketchup
1 onion
Cut off the small piece of the chicken wing and the bony part so you have only the meaty part. Mix the ketchup, onion (cut up), brown sugar and […]
Gift giving is one of the essentials of the holiday seasons. This act shows thoughtfulness, love and a warm heart from the giver. It also provides a feeling of value and friendship to the receiver. Giving gifts bring us closer to each other during the holidays. Since holiday seasons are nearing, […]
Whether you have prepared your own hot sauce or purchased it from your supermarket or online; you need to ensure it remains fresh and usable. There is nothing worse than preparing a meal, only to find that your sauce has lost its punch! The storage of hot sauce can be done in the following way.
First, […]
If you are a chef, professional or amateur, then you know that the type of restaurant or kitchen equipment that you have to cook with can make all the difference. A professional kitchen should have the right equipment to accommodate its guests. Restaurant equipment such as a six burner stove and oven is something that […]
