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Gaining Confidence While Cooking

Hello, my name is Alicia Crompton and you've arrived at my food and cooking blog. In this blog, you'll learn many new recipes for appetizers, main dishes, side dishes and desserts. I have always liked to cook, but I was always skeptical of trying new dishes. After I had surgery, I had to stay in bed for several weeks and to pass the time, I watched cooking shows on television. I learned so much information about cooking and meal preparation while watching the cooking shows. I made notes and wrote down the recipes that I wanted to try. After my bed rest was over, I couldn't wait to get into the kitchen to start cooking again. Trying new dishes actually helped grow my confidence and now I'm not afraid to cook anything. I hope this blog also helps you to become more adventurous while in the kitchen.

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Enjoying Your Big Day Through Your Stomach - Uncommon Things To Consider When Picking A Wedding Caterer
Your wedding day is likely to be one of the most memorable and exciting days of your life, but as anyone who is planning or has planned a wedding knows, it's also a great deal of work. Lining up the vendors, making all of the arrangements, and guaranteeing that things are in the order you want them is not simple, and some details can slip through the cracks. When picking a caterer for your wedding, you're likely to taste the food, discuss the menu, haggle over the price, and call it a day.

3 Reasons To Choose Organic Food
Organic food is a great way to help yourself and your family eat healthier. Listed below are the three reasons to choose organic food: freshness, fewer chemicals, and to help the local community. Freshness One of the biggest benefits of eating organic foods is that the food is typically going to be quite a bit fresher than regular grocery store foods. For example, the foods you buy from a grocery store are usually traveling quite some distance in order to get from the distribution centers to your local store.

Italian Style Preserved Vegetables: Tips For Preparing And Serving Your Blend
Italian vegetable preserving has long been a staple in Italian cuisine. This creation is a blend of vegetables and spices and can be used as a dressing, sandwich topping, or side dish. There are literately a countless number of Italian preserving recipes to suit just about any palate. No matter what recipe you follow, there are certain tips and tricks that can help enhance your creation. Here are a few helpful tips to help you prepare and serve your Italian vegetable preserves.

Eating Out? You Can Still Eat Healthy In America!
Even while eating out in a restaurant; it's easy to maintain healthy food choices.  Some of the most delicious American meals are also nutritious.  The right diet reduces the risk of packing on the pounds, and helps you avoid conditions like heart disease, diabetes and stroke.  Here are 6 tips to eating healthy that apply to restaurants or at home. 1. Eat your vegetables and fruits. Meals that have servings of fruit and vegetables are recommended by the American Heart Association.

5 Routes Mexican Food At Its Finest
Dining at an authentic Mexican restaurant is the next best thing to being south of the border. Whether you live near a border town or not, with a little discernment, you can find the best Mexican food in your area. Mexico the country is home to hundreds of regional cuisine types, and a number of them can be found in the family-owned restaurants of major U.S. cities. Use these guidelines for finding excellent Mexican food choices in your area:

3 Types Of Small Wares That You Do Not Want To Skimp On
Small wares are an important part of any commercial kitchen or restaurant. These items can be anything from cutlery and cookware to baking supplies and cooking utensils. Three types of small wares that you do not want to skimp on are cutlery, cookware, and food storage. Cutlery The first area where you do not want to skimp on is cutlery. One issue with cheap cutlery is that it can make your kitchen less efficient.