Traditional, elite Chinese restaurants have strict culinary rules and etiquette when it comes to eating and serving food. When you walk into these restaurants, you should be respectful and follow dining customs that are akin to the Chinese culture. Here are a few etiquette tips to keep in mind when you are dining in a true, authentic Chinese restaurant. Allow Your Host to Order Generally, there is a host who will assist you with your order. In a traditional Chinese restaurant, the menu may be written entirely in Chinese, and you may need to allow your host to order for you. This is a sign of respect. Don’t worry; from…
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Practical Skills to Improve Your Cooking
There are lots of different practical ways to improve your cooking skills. Most people focus on cooking the same meal until they perfect it, but it makes more sense if you focus on improving several skills at once. This way, you’ll be able to prepare complete courses, be able to cook fancy foods by just examining the recipe, and you’ll never get bored of cooking different things. So check out these fun and practical skills which will greatly improve your cooking ability. Learn to make stocks and gravy One of the best investments of your time is to learn how to cook stocks and gravy. Stock is an incredibly important…
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Homemade Gifts From Your Kitchen
There is something truly special about receiving a homemade gift. Creating something from scratch carries a fantastic feeling when presenting it to someone. Taking time, something we all treasure, to make a special gift for any occasion shows how much you care. Choosing something off a shelf is too easy and superficial, there is something extra special about giving and receiving a handmade present. Shopping for presents can be difficult, especially when you aren’t sure what to buy. Head to the mall, and you will find tons of gift ideas to choose from, but if you want to show someone that you care, nothing beats homemade, especially if you make…
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Sabor Latin Street Grill Opens in Greenville
Sabor Latin Street Grill, a Charlotte-based restaurant, opened in Greenville this week. I used to wince when friends suggested going to any type of ethnic restaurant, – “if it ain’t American food, JoAnn won’t eat it,” they would say. However, I have learned to appreciate the culinary cultural differences, throughout the world. Inspired by traditional Latin-America street food, Sabor offers delicious, fresh food in a fast-paced environment, for those who want to experience an eclectic cuisine without a passport. Sabor’s Operation Patrons enter a vibrant, up-tempo restaurant and form a cue line, to place their order. Most menu items are á-la-carte, making it very easy to maintain portion control. A…
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10 Great Foodie Gifts for Under $35
Christmas is almost here! Are you scrambling to get everything you WANT done, done? Years ago, my husband and I agreed to not buy each other Christmas presents. Instead, if we want something, we discuss the financial feasibility, and if possible – we just get it when we want it. However, you may have a few people you are shopping for and if they like to cook – I have some great suggestions. Titan Peeler/Slicer I saw this tool demonstrated at a kitchen exposition several years ago. The ability to julienne vegetables is my favorite trick; for example squash or zucchini noodles. You can cut in any direction and they…
