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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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The Pleasure of Boba: An Enriching Summer Beverage
Boba is a tea that originates from Taiwan and has gained global popularity for its unique blend of flavors and textures. It is a beverage that combines tea, milk, sugar, and tapioca pearls, resulting in a refreshing and indulgent drink. The Making of Boba The process of making boba involves several steps. First, tea is brewed and combined with milk and sugar to create a sweet, creamy base. Tapioca pearls, the 'boba', are then prepared separately by boiling them until they reach a chewy consistency.

How To Make Healthy Four-Grain Kaiser Buns
Kaiser rolls are a classic choice for sandwiches and even for serving as dinner rolls with butter. However, many classic kaiser rolls are made with white flour, which is not the healthiest choice, particularly if you are diabetic or trying to control your carbohydrate intake. Kaiser buns made with four whole grains are a healthier and heartier choice. Here's how to make them at home. Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup whole grain oat flour 1/2 cup barley flour 1/2 cup whole grain rye flour 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten 1 teaspoon honey 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1 large egg 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water 1 packet active, dry yeast milk sesame seeds To get started, combine the warm water, yeast, and all-purpose flour.

Such A Cool Summer: Cooling Foods For An Outdoor Summer Wedding
Throwing an outdoor wedding in the summer is an excellent way to be surrounded by nature for an inexpensive cost. If you want to have an outdoor wedding during the summer, one of the worries is that your guests will get too hot. In order to combat the heat and keep guests comfortable, here are some internally cooling foods that you can serve to your guests during the reception.  Serve water with mint throughout the wedding and reception

3 Excellent Recipes For Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are great when added to other healthy snacks because they are packed so full of nutrients. They are considered to be a super food and are becoming more and more popular amongst health food staples. They provide your body with protein, healthy fats, fiber, and more, without loading you down with calories. If you would love to use chia seeds, but aren't exactly sure how, this article will help you out.

Family Dinners: Four Timely Ways To Enjoy Smooth Food Service
Enjoying a family dinner at a restaurant is a great experience where people can catch-up, interact, and eat a great meal. When big parties arrive at locations, delays can happen due to bulk orders. Without having to rush through the meal, you and your family can still enjoy timely service and great food by using the following four tips. These tips allow you to plan ahead and create a strategy that works for all large group dining outings.

Don't Roast Your Unwanted Guests: Banish Pests From Your Barbecue Grill
Pests love your grill as much as you do. You can't fault them for that, since your barbecue wears the essence and bears the crumbs of every delicious meal you've cooked on it. But when they love your backyard barbecue so much they start living in it, you have a problem. How pests damage grills. Any pest that might enter your home will also enter your grill, and it will cause similar sorts of damage, whether rodent or insect.

The Many Health Benefits Of Chia Seeds
Chia seeds have joined the ranks of kale and coconut oil as a superfood. These trendy seeds are popular for a reason, though. They're lauded for their myriad health benefits and delicious texture. If you're new to the chia seed game, you might wonder if chia seeds really live up to their hype. Learn about their health benefits and decide for yourself.   Nutrient Dense First, chia seeds are considered extremely healthy because they contain a high number of various nutrients compared to their size.

Plan A Pig Party This Porktober
There seems to be a national day, week, or month for almost anything, but there are times when you simply must embrace your fate and savor the serendipity. October is one of those times. October is Feral Hog Month, National Pork Month, and Sausage Month. Vegetarians have a month, too, but that's a different menu. Celebration is mandatory. Feral Hog Month comes to us from Texas. It marks the time when all good Texans go out and defend their state against the depredations of invasive feral hogs, which present a danger to livestock and agriculture.

The Difference In Regional BBQ Flavors
The next time you are throwing a casual soiree, consider getting a local BBQ joint to cater. If you live in a bigger city, there may be several different kinds of BBQ to choose from. Each region of the country makes BBQ in its own special way, usually with the difference being the type of sauce used. Here is a handy guide to help you choose the best kind of regional BBQ for you and your guests to enjoy.

It's Your Spouse's 50th Birthday And They Love Mexican Food? Throw Them A Mexican Party
Turning 50 is a big milestone and even though your spouse may be feeling older, it is a great time to celebrate. If he or she loves Mexican food, then you should consider throwing him or her a Mexican party with all the Mexican goodies to go along with it. Food Consider having the party at a local Mexican restaurant that your spouse likes. If you do not want to have the whole party there, go to your home when everyone is finished eating to finish up the party.