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If there is one thing that consistently describes Mexican food, it is spicy. Aside from the “spiciness” seen throughout Mexican culture, such as the “reporters” seen on some Mexican news telecasts, Mexican food can be described as hot, or spicy, and chiles are a big reason for this. While chiles are indigenous to the Americas, nowhere else is its use more sophisticated than in Mexico. Most places use chiles simply for the heat factor it provides, but chiles in Mexican food is used also for the…

I grew up in Hawthorne, a small, quaint town located in Northern New Jersey. There I met my three best friends—girls with whom I have traveled, spent hours doing homework, and simply enjoyed being in company with. We grew up together in a predominantly Italian, close-knit, traditional neighborhood where our moms always watched over every one of us, teaching us the meaning of “community”. In my time of need, when my father passed away, le miei amiche and their families acted as and became my…

Who doesn’t look forward to a slice of yule log during the holidays? This log shaped cake is a real treat and can be taken in so many directions. You can do red velvet cake, vanilla, strawberry but chocolate is always popular. Rather than plain chocolate, let’s give it depth with some coffee. A mocha yule log is a fun play on the traditional version. Every bite is so rich and decadent. Aside from making sure it tastes good, yule logs are about presentation. It should look like a log and when…

are five of some of the most common and known methods. Canning is a simple process where you preserve food by heating or cooking foods at a high temperature in a sealed and/or can or jar destroying any organisms that would cause them to spoil. Canning can also reduce the pesticide residue left behind during the washing process. Some nutrients may also be lost in the cooking and heating portion of the canning process. During the heating portion of the process air is driven out of the jar or…

and Parmesan with the parsley leaves to put the mixture into the bowl when the 3 minutes pass. When you arrive home the last thing you want to do is to spend hours in the kitchen preparing an elaborate meal. While it's true that you can't skip on cooking, there is the option of making hearty meals using your microwave oven, this way wasting a lot less time on preparing them and more time on enjoying other relaxing…

Is summer quickly approaching and you would like to build an outdoor kitchen? If so, then you must make sure you will equip it with the best appliances that will make cooking a lot easier and extremely enjoyable. The gas grill-the highlight of your summer kitchen, should definitely not miss, if you want to prepare the most delicious barbecues and steaks. Why you should go for a gas grill A summer kitchen is basically that place where you want to feel comfortable, relax, and spend quality time…

out all the ingredients and supplies to bake the cupcakes. Furthermore, my mom preheated the oven, so we could bake the chocolate cupcakes. After my mom preheated the oven, my mom and I added the cupcake mix and then we added the eggs, water, and cooking oil. Then we took the electric mixer and mixed the ingredients together. Lastly we added all the runny batter into the cupcake tray. Lastly, my mom put the cupcakes…

This writer loves to eat different foods and enjoys experiencing the cultural tradition of each morsel as it excites my palette. For this discussion, I will share two of my favorites; lobster with drawn butter and gumbo. My family proudly declares they are from the south and cook with precision and care of a five-star chef. Part of the rich culinary tradition is our family gumbo recipe. My family origins are from South Carolina and Louisiana, and the combination of the regions can make a…

I start off almost every lunch the same way. I anxiously await for block 3B to come so I can leave class, and go down to the lunchroom. Once the clock strikes 12:05, my friends and I throw our books in our schoolbags, grab our lunch bags, and run down to the cafeteria. The three floors down never feel longer than when I am running to lunch. As we run down the stairs, I am most curious about what soup Brock will serve today. Brock is Nazareth Academy’s food service. Every day they act as mothers…

When my wife made Texas enchiladas, she spread a ladle of sauce on the plate before she placed the first tortilla. Then, she scattered a handful of onion and cheese on top of it, before placing another tortilla on top of the stuffing. She continued this routine until she created a pile that resembled a stack of pancakes. Finally, she would place a fried egg on top of the last tortilla with a spoonful of enchilada sauce and a sprinkle of Mexican cheese. But that has nothing to do with my printing…