Cooking Mama

5.2.3 Chinese Diet Since China has a history of thousands of years, it can be found that even in the contemporary Chinese society, the diet habits of Chinese people have still influenced by traditional cultural values, especially in terms of the ways that Chinese people connect food with their health. To support my point of view, first of all, it has been a widely accepted routine that Chinese people highly address the importance of the dinner whereas the preparation for breakfast can be simple…

One of my most important accomplishments is starting an entrepreneurial venture ‘Snack Shack’, wherein I brought my passion to cook, my dream to empower not working mothers and trade ideas together. Majority of Indian women give up their dreams, passion, and financial independence to nurture their kids, my mother was no different. I always wanted to change this for her and all the mothers who gave up so much for our future. This strong feeling to empower all the home makers planted the seed to…

What are the symptoms of peanut allergy? Whether you’re nibbling at the bar, munching a hadful before a game, or slathering them in the form butter on your toast, peanuts are popular snack. Unfortunately, peanuts are also among the most common allergy-causing foods. Research findings from a 2010 study of 38,480 children (infant to 18) indicated that of all food allergies in children, peanut is the most prevalent allergen. [ http://www.aaaai.org/about-aaaai/newsroom/allergy-statistics] Though…

Ham & Cheese Casserole Ingredients - 8 ounces of cooked, drained noodles - 2 cups cooked ham (cubed) - 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese - 1 can condensed cream of celery soup - 1 cup sour cream - 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper - 1/2 cup chopped onion Instructions 1. Pour 1/3 of the noodles in the bottom of a lightly greased 9” x 13”dish. The, sprinkle 1/3 of ham and 1/3 of the shredded cheese over top. 2. Stir together soup, sour cream, peppers and onions in a small bowl and pour half of the…

SHORT INTRODUCTION Most people will never forget to put garlic when they cook. It does not matter what type of food, garlic stands out as the most popular ingredient in culinary setting. Set aside the tasty flavor, garlic also has tons of benefits to the body such as reducing risk of heart diseases, fighting cancer, maintaining blood pressure, treating diabetes, improving dementia symptoms, and many more. Garlic has a long history (back from the ancient Egyptian era) of being used to tackle…

David Cole Maya Ben-Hayim Matthew Karp 2/20/18 Chem 11 Block A Fake egg project Molecular gastronomy is applying chemistry to cooking. The point of molecular gastronomy is to surprise the subconscious mind with food. Some examples of molecular gastronomy are fake caviar and spaghetti made out of fruit. Some tools that people use while doing molecular gastronomy are liquid nitrogen and food dehydrator and syringes. By using chemistry, chefs are learning new ways to make dishes for their…

How to Make a Fitness Meal Do you always feel starve after a two-hour fitness, especially after you swimming? I know you tried very hard to restrain yourself do not eat any food, and in general, there were two results when you coming out from the gym. One is that you kept being hungry and did not eat anything; therefore, you must be suffering during the next day’s work out because you do not have strength. Another is that you could not help eating like a greedy prince and failed to live up to…

My Thanksgiving Experience Thanksgiving is a holiday of turkey and thanks that we celebrate every year in November, a month before Christmas. Besides being thankful and eating a lot of delicious food that makes you resemble the stuffed turkey on the table, it is about spending time with loved ones and enjoying the irreplaceable moments we have at hand. Now, with every Thanksgiving, there is always a story to tell; some more interesting than others, but all a part of whom we are. This year, my…

Halloween treats are one of the best perks of October, especially for all of our little ghouls running around. Cooking for Halloween brings the opportunity to make scary and delicious concoctions that would otherwise horrify us. So why not take advantage of this annual occasion to challenge your creativity and whip up some scary-good treats that will leave a lasting impression? Let’s face it, Halloween is all about bringing a smile to our kids’ faces, and these five quick, yummy snacks are sure…

Growing up on sapelo Island Georgia Cornelia Walker Bailey never thought as red peas as anything special. In Bailey's family the tiny red legume with its thin firm shell creamy interior and sweet buttery flavor was just another staple she and her family planted harvested and cooked. This red pea which originated in Africa and is the original ingredients in the region's quintessential rice and beans dish Hoppin John is just one of the many heritage crops from the African continent receiving new…