Whether your idea of a perfect meal is a melt-in-your mouth steak, main-dish veggies, Chicago-style pizza, classic diner food, or exotic dishes from another culture, you will find a restaurant favorite in Chicago. For steaks and red-meat lovers, The Capital Grille (633 N Saint Clair Street) features the finest in dry- aged steaks and award-winning
Month: July 2021
Caja China Cooking History and Delicious Recipe Ideas
Seemingly, there is as much mystery surrounding the origins of the “caja china” as there is about how to use one for those not familiar with the roaster. Stories have been told about the roughly 150,000 Chinese laborers who came to Cuba in the 1850’s, and that they brought the cooking style to the island,
Enjoying Culinary And Bacchanalian Delights In Prague
Prague, situated on the Vltava River, is the multicultural capital of Czech Republic and its history spans thousands of years. Today, it is a destination most tourists to Europe head to, and is the sixth most visited city in Europe. You can judge any city by the type of food and drinks they serve. Prague
Principles of Steaming
Good coking has been an integral part of the brilliant and ancient Chinese culture from the beginning, but it is only comparatively recently that it has been acknowledged outside China as one of the three great “original” cuisine of the world. Steaming is a method of cooking which is used very frequently in China and
The 8 Most Common Migraine Triggers Foods
From coffee to oranges – helpful tips for avoiding those foods that may just trigger a migraine. Those who suffer from migraine attacks know all too well. The throbbing headaches that occur after eaten something you know you shouldn’t have. What often follows is a pain to the side of the head, sickness, sensitivity to
Vegetarian Cuisine
Rabbit food. That’s what my dad calls vegetarian cooking and cuisine. Salads and vegetables – can’t be anything more to it, can there? Oh, but there is. Vegetarian cooking is at least as varied as ‘regular’ cooking – and in some cases, far more imaginative. Nearly thirty years ago, Diet for a Small Planet, and
Restaurants, the Best Location to Eat Someting!
People seem to love the exotic aroma of Indian spices and achaars. India is certainly the place for amazing Indian food but London is not far behind. London also plays host to some authentic Indian restaurants. From stylish and tasteful decor that reminds you of India to various chutneys, achaars and recipes, Indian restaurants in
Phlegm, Dampness and Chinese Medicine
Internal Dampness & Phlegm Dampness and phlegm are accumulations that occur in the body that may make us feel ‘phlegmy’ or just heavy and tired. When our diet is out of sync with our body, our mind is working overtime, or when the weather is very damp and humid, we tend to become stagnant with
Learn About the 9 Surprising Health Benefits of Organic Coriander Seeds
Organic coriander seeds have a somewhat citrusy, nutty and floral smell that intensifies when roasted. Used in various foods, they add a depth of flavor and are a subtle aromatic. Coriander is an ancient spice that has been used since times immemorial. Beyond taste, organic coriander seeds have many health benefits. Apart from the coriander
Birthday Party Game – 9 Easy Tips To Create A Fun Milestone Birthday Trivia Contest
How do you honor someone special who is celebrating a milestone birthday and also entertain your guests at the same time? It’s easy! Just create a personalized trivia party game with questions that focus attention on the guest of honor’s history, personality and interests. Here’s nine simple steps to get you there. 1. Start a
Chinese Customs In Gift Giving
Purchasing a gift is not always easy especially it is for someone from a different culture. This article provides some interesting information if the gift is for a Chinese. As China is a big place with many provinces, the culture can vary depending on which province the person comes from; but there are some general
Woks – An Introduction
Introducing the Wok Although many people have seen and used woks, there are also a great number of people out there who are unaware of what exactly a wok is and the advantages that they can bring. As a result, this article will provide an introduction to the features and benefits of the wok. A
Bruce Lee’s Body Building Workout and Diet
Bruce Lee created a martial art called “Jeet Kune Do” or the “Way of the Intercepting Fist.” However, as well know as he is in the martial arts… he is highly regarded for his physical abilities and ripped physique. The Bruce Lee body has become an icon for what an action star should look like
Various Options When Choosing To Order Food Online
As a source of quick delivery, there are many places on the internet where you can order food online. This encompasses cuisine from a number of different cultures, from all over the world, and because of this, broad tastes of many are catered to. Not only this, but the budgets of many are also catered
Types of Restaurant
Many entrepreneurs are thinking about putting up their own restaurants. Restaurants are generally seen as good business ventures because people are always looking for food. There are different types of restaurants that businessmen can look into starting up and the decision regarding what type of restaurant or what style to put up is based on
Living In New York City – A Cultural Melting Pot
New York City is the most exciting city in the world. This is true for many reasons – one reason being the diversity that can be found here. New York is home to all kinds of people, ranging from the rich and famous, to important businessman, to students and recent immigrants. People living in NYC
Chinese Dessert – Aloe Vera With Ginkgo Nuts, Longans and White Fungus
Aloe vera with ginkgo nuts, longans and white fungus is a nutritious Chinese dessert (or “tang sui” or “tong sui” in Chinese). This Chinese dessert is suitable to be taken during hot summer days as it has cooling. White fungus usually use in Chinese soup as it is know to benefit the spleen, strengthens the
The Laughing Buddha – A Hotei Statue For Bartenders – Is A Patron Saint?
I’d seen a Hotei Statue many years before I ever knew who or what it meant. When I was a young boy I would frequently get dropped off at grandma’s house for baby sitting and since her husband had served in WWII for the Navy in the battles for Japan he became familiar with Japanese
MSG and Acne
MSG is a food additive that has been highly publicized to produce harmful effects like nausea and dizziness when consumed. ย For this reason, the general public plays it safe and tries to avoid products that include MSG whenever possible. But what you probably don’t know is that MSG is hidden inside almost every single processed,
Quitting Smoking And Extreme Anxiety
In my 15 years assisting clients to quit smoking, occasionally I have seen a response that was confusing. It happened to a few people who don’t normally suffer from anxiety. In these cases their anxiety was overwhelming, causing them to feel so bad they couldn’t work or barely hold a conversation. When I dug into
Seasoning Your Cast Iron Wok With Pork Fat & Chinese Chives
I’ve cooked having a wok for lots of years but never bought a cast iron wok till just recently. I’ve frequently employed carbon steel and have been content with that. The wok above I bought as a kit from wokshop.com. It’s a 14 inch cast iron wok and also the kit included, a metal spatula,
Five Secrets In Dating Chinese Women – How to Win Her Heart
If lovely Oriental ladies are your type, then dating Chinese women is a great way to meet the girl of your dreams. Not only are they beautiful, they also have with them a very interesting culture to match. Whether you like a shy, brown-eyed girl at your favorite Chinese restaurant or the stunning and sexy
Heal Your Emotions With Food
These foods can help you regulate your moods in a natural way. Sorrow and grief: Reach for cauliflower, turnips and asparagus. These foods resonate with the immunity system, lungs and large intestine organs which in the Chinese medicine system are associated with processing emotional grief. Asparagus naturally supports healthy bronchial tissues to open up the
A Few Japanese Dating Phrases That Will Help You In Your Date With Japanese Girls and Women
What more can melt a Japanese girl’s heart than by saying Japanese dating phrases truthfully? Yes, it’s only words and words are all you’ve got to take a Japanese woman into falling for you. This may sound like something from a love song, but there’s plenty of truth in that. Women generally like to be
China’s Chocolate Market Dominated by Foreign Brands
Foreign chocolate brands such as Dove, Cadbury and Hershey’s have now captured about 70% of the Chinese chocolate market. As Barry Callebaut, the world’s largest chocolate manufacturer with 25% of the global market, recently opened its first chocolate factory in China in Suzhou City, the top 20 chocolate companies in the world have now all
Benefits of an Electric Wok Appliance For Cooking
Woks role is cooking Southeast Asian cuisine like Thai and Chinese food. However, they specialize for stir-fry, then you could use them for boiling, deep-frying, steaming, braising, and making stews and soups. They are versatile cooking utensils made from a variety of materials. You have woks made from stainless steel, cast iron, carbon steel and
How to Prepare the Perfect Black Fungus Salad
Only a few years ago, we went back to my hometown in China to see my parents, my dad ordered this once in a restaurant. I totally fell in love with it. It is traditionally prepared only with Chinese black fungus and cucumber. But, one day, I had some fried peanuts left, and I was
The Chinese Weight Loss Secret Revealed
Have you heard about the Chinese weight loss secret? Maybe you have heard of this, but a little more attention may make you familiar with this even more. Everyone knows that obesity is a major problem in America, and probably the most that any obese person can do is to deny it. But for someone
The Best Indian Food in Long Island
Indian food is different from rest of the world not only in taste but also in cooking methods. It reflects a perfect blend of various cultures and ages. Just like Indian culture, food in India has also been influenced by various civilizations, which have contributed their share in its overall development and the present form.
Natural Dog Food, Why My Dog Likes to Eat Porridge? – Have Shiny Black Coat
A bowl of comforting porridge or congee brought me back childhood memories as I remember my dog likes to eat home cook porridge. And I will tell you why. I used to have this dog which is a cross breed. I had the dog when I was about 13 years old. Our family friend advised
Marketing Advantages Of Restaurant Directories
What would be the most effective way of restaurant marketing? How can a restaurant directory help you to increase your sales leads? In fact, a restaurant directory can be an effective way of restaurant marketing. People have stereotype perceptions about marketing, which usually make them to invest in advertisements and other conventional methods. Very few
Popular Indian Street Foods
If you have ever been to India, you know that eating out on the streets will be a treat to your taste buds. Street food is a passion in India. It is common to find groups of friends and families going out for their daily dose of street food during evenings on Indian roads. The
Tea – The Second Most Consumed Beverage in the World
Tea is known by everybody, but not everybody knows how healthy and also how tasty a good tea can be. After water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world. In the Asian world the hot extractive water is even more popular and more important than in the western world. What most western people
Chinese Soup: Bird’s Nest or Hot And Sour? Benefits Of Chinese Soups
Many of us have heard of many famous Chinese soups like Bird’s Nest soup and hot and sour soup as well as the intriguing Buddha jumps over the wall soup. Do you know that the Chinese use soup for medicinal as well as food purposes? The Chinese believe in the balancing of the yin and
Long-Distance Relationship Between a Chinese-Korean and an Italian-Belgian
Questions to Her On Our first date… I believe our first date was one day that he casually invited me to have Korean soup after watching a movie, but he instead says that our first date was the first time we went out for dinner after we opened up about our feelings. So, on the
Catering To The Chinese Market
In the first quarter of 2006, the Chinese economy grew 10.2%. With the increase in growth in the Chinese market and the constant continued growth being forecast for the future, it’s wise for western businesses to research what the Chinese market wants and needs before dipping their toe into the Chinese market. Here are the
Chinese Black Fungus
You might have heard some people call black fungus ‘yun er’ as ‘cloud’s ears’, where I normally call it ‘mu’er’, as ‘wood’s ear’. Another difference between Southern and Northern China. But I really think that it is so romantic to compare the shape of black fungus, especially the edges, to the irregular and forever changing
Coronavirus: Low Patronage Hits Chinese Restaurants, Hotels in Lagos
The recent outbreak of coronavirus, which has resulted in the untimely death of a number of Chinese and citizens of other countries, in the last couple of weeks, has hit hospitality businesses in Lagos, Nigeria below the belt, investigation reveals.. Media reports across the globe disclosed that the death in China raised to 1,113 deaths
Important Tips To Keep In Mind Before You Go On A Silk Road Tour
If you want to go on a Silk Road trip, we suggest that you plan your trip for any time between May and October. In summer, the temperature is quite high and winters are quite freezing. However, the scenery is extremely beautiful in May. So, you can enjoy the scenery and don’t face extreme temperatures.
Tahiti Food and the Tahitian Culture
Tahitian culture has distinct characteristics, thanks to the seclusion from the influences of outside world until as late as the 1767, when Samuel Wallis became the first European who visited the island. Tahitians developed a village-based society with farming and fishing as main sources of income. Also, probably the surrounding beauty of nature, made them
Wonton – Fun Facts About the Chinese Dumpling
Wonton, or Chinese dumpling, is a staple food popular throughout China. As a Cantonese I am proud to say that the word Wonton comes from Cantonese rather than Mandarin, as the dumplings were likely introduced to the West by early settlers in Chinatown, who came primarily from the Cantonese-speaking coastal cities in Southern China. In
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Indonesia The name Indonesia has its roots in two Greek words: Indos – meaning Indian and “Nesos” which means islands. It is an appropriate description of the archipelago as there are estimated to be a total of 17,508 islands, of which only about 6,000 are inhabited, stretching for 5,150 km between the Australian and Asian
The 12 Chinese Animals: Create Harmony In Your Daily Life Through Ancient Chinese Wisdom
How many times have you gone to a Chinese restaurant and figured out what animal from the Chinese zodiac represented you? You also probably read the description of those of that animal’s characteristics and nodded in agreement or shook your head thinking, “that’s not me.” But have you ever wanted to know more about the
The History Of South Asian Food And Why It Is Treated As An Art
In human food history, cooking traces its way back among the oldest activities undertaken by man. It was so simple as ancient men were hunters and gatherers, and they would hunt, skin and toss their catch into the fire and eat when ready. As time went by, methods that are more intricate were invented and
Why Ordering Food Online Through a Food Website Is Really Catching On
People in Britain are real foodies. They love to eat gourmet food and they don’t mind ordering food online as long as they get great taste at an affordable price. Most people in London and other famous cities in Britain eat out a couple of times per month on an average anyway. Now with the
Chinese Black Fungus For Health, Fitness, Diets, Slimming and Nutrition
Can fish and meat textures and tastes be found in a vegetable? Chinese Black Fungus is renowned for these qualities, its vital nutrients and its valuable contributions, as a dietary supplement, to overall fitness and health. Usually obtained in dried packaged form, it requires washing before use. As a Health Supplement Enriching blood and preventing
Type 2 Diabetics Can Still Eat International Food – You Just Need to Know Which Ones!
When it comes to diabetic dining information, there seems to be a shortage of guidance on the various international foods available in so many restaurants. You have probably read all about reducing your intake of French fries, steak, and chips…but what about falafel, sushi, and egg drop soup? Like good ol’ American food, food from
Sichuan Peppercorns
Pepper, the most widely used and traded spice in the world has a history that’s as pungent and spicy as its flavor. Countries have been discovered, conquered, wars have been fought, treaties have been signed and entire populations have been subjugated in the search for this Black Magic spice. In medieval Europe, pepper was so
Chinese Dragon Boat Festival – A Commemoration of National Hero Qu Yuan
A significant festival celebrated in China with the longest history, the Dragon Boat Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month to commemorate the patriotic poet Qu Yuan. Qu Yuan, a Chinese national hero who drowned himself into the Mi Luo River in 277 BC to react against the corrupt and incompetent
Origin of Yang Chow Fried Rice
Chinese cuisine has a very long history. The history of Chinese cuisine can be traced back from 1500 B.C. The long history of Chinese cuisine resulted to its predominance in other cuisine all over the world. The migration of Chinese people to different countries around the world caused the spread of Chinese cuisine to other
Pros and Cons of Food Delivery Services
Are you wondering whether you should try one of the countless meal delivery services in your area? After all, the temptation can be great. There’s a great variety of cuisines that would become available to you by ordering: Chinese, German, Spanish, Japanese cuisine, etc… Even Thai food delivery services exist. On the other hand, many
Natural Breast Enhancer – Chinese Herbs and Ancient Secrets
The history of Chinese medicine goes all the way back to the 200BC to 800BC with the publications of the Yellow Emperor’s classic of Internal Medicine. Around 500 AD the Chinese had classified their herbs into various categories. The inferior herbs were used to cure a shot term illness whereas the middle herbs were used
Diversity Of Asian Foods: A Great Hit
With the growth of restaurants and food plazas, Asian foods are amazingly popular among many people, both locals and foreign tourists. Asians are very particular with their foods – and Asian cooking is considerably unique in style and techniques. Asian cooking evolved from a series of changes throughout time and is well defined by the
Beijing Buffet
The variety of foods that can be enjoyed in San Francisco is remarkably broad: Italian, Middle Eastern, Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian, Indonesian, and Vietnamese. However, I cannot list them all. Even compared to New York City, San Francisco’s variety of food does not lose its excellence. In addition, the cost for enjoying these fabulous foods is
What’s New in MLM China
Believe it or not, the Chinese middle class population currently stands at well over 1 billion people. One-sixth of the world’s population calls China their home. These figures definitely deserve the attention of internet home based business owners – those who are seeking international expansion. Middle class folks everywhere generally have a small margin of
Hong Kong Bistro – Chandler, AZ
Having traveled around the world with many trips to Asia, I am partial to excellent Chinese food. Also, I’m quite critical of restaurants that do not measure up for me personally. But, when you come across any of my reviews, they are positive-if I don’t like the establishment, I don’t take the time to write
The 5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Singapore
If you love Chinese dishes, congratulations! Singapore is a fantastic place for Chinese food with an incredible menu of choices. With more than 80 different styles of cooking, unique and delicious Chinese dishes have contributed a major part to the rich of cuisine here. You will see lots of Cantonese, Hokkien, Teochew, and Hainanese restaurants
The Chinese American Experience
America is a country that is home to people from every part of the world. If one has a strong desire to count the cultures represented in the general population, it might be a very exhausting test of perseverance. An interesting cultural trend that has bloomed in America for some time now is the culture
What Are the Available Restaurant Maps Online?
Traditionally, when people were looking for a new restaurant, they would pick up a copy of Zagat’s or some other fancy food guide. But in just a few short years, online maps have come a long way and now offer local information on businesses, shops and eateries too. Sites like Google Maps allow users to
Chinese Stir Fry: The Basics
Introduction I have been asked by many people how to stir fry Chinese food. I didn’t really know how to describe it; the only thing I could really say was ‘easy, very easy’. I wasn’t joking, the basic method for stir frying Chinese food is not at all fancy or complicated. I know there are