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Jun32021 by foodtrotterNo Comments

4 Reasons why you Should have an Air Fryer in Your Kitchen

Firstly, what is an air fryer? So I've got many memories of going out for food with my family. I remember I always used to look forward to one thing. What was that thing? That thing I looked forward to so much was fries. I guess you could ask me. Someone would say ‘Did you not have fries at home’, we did yes. But you can't beat the real deal, can you? At home, you can of course get some oven fries, but they just do not seem to give the same ‘crunch’. Crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside! So pretty much to put it as simply as possible, you can get these amazing fries at home, but there's a catch. Not a bad catch like paying for your airplane seats. The catch is that you can restaurant fries at home with an air fryers. In the reasons I'll state below you'll fi...

Feb172021 by foodtrotterNo Comments

Top Tips to Roast Your Beef Like a Pro

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Roast beef is a delectable food that is a joy to have on any occasion, whether it is a festive get-together or family dinner. Roast beef, although sounding fancy and complicated, is quite a simple dish to make. Once you have cracked how to make a perfect roast beef, you will never have to look back. So what is the secret behind roasting your beef like a pro? Visit website talking about perfectly roasted beef to know the tips and secrets. You can also read this article to gain basic knowledge of roasting your beef. The Cut You can roast beef with a variety of beef cuts. Some of the ordinary cuts include top round, top sirloin, bottom round, and eye of round. Although the top round is usually preferred, the bottom round should also work. If you are slow roasting the meat for a long ...

Feb12021 by foodtrotterNo Comments

Top Ways to Choose Amazing Cake Designs That Will Not Allow You to Go Wrong

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Cakes for special events undergo a transformation in their design after a few years. These changes are mainly based on the preferences and tastes of people who are planning to organize an occasion. These often add an elegant touch of creativity to an otherwise simple dessert and no one can ever afford to disapprove of it in any way. A good quality confection is mostly accompanied by an eye-catching design the combination of which cannot be found anywhere else in this universe. It can often be instrumental in bringing a sweet smile to the face of your loved ones in addition to reminding them of the pleasant moments spent in your company and nothing can be better than this. Most of the confections of this kind often come in a wide range of sizes, colors, shapes, patterns and textur...

May312020 by foodtrotterNo Comments

A Guide to Basil Herbs & its History

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It's hard to find a herb that tastes and smells nicer than basil. It's fresh and delicious. The name basil comes from the Greek basilica and the Latin basilica which both means royal. The scent has been described as a mixture of musk and carnation but is difficult to describe in words. The aroma comes from a volatile oil containing, for example, linalool (floral taste), estragole (found in tarragon) and eugenol (also in cloves), an exciting combination that has made the herb popular in many countries. Basil has been considered sacred in many cultures and often associated with religion and magic. Hindus reverence the herb and it has also been found in the tombs of the pyramids. It is said that basil grew around Jesus' tomb after his resurrection and the herb is included in the rit...

May262020 by foodtrotterNo Comments

A Complete Guide to Peppercorns

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The spiciness is one thing, but pepper has more qualities: its unique flavors! Peppercorns are not only about adding spiciness to your food, but also to provide rich and tasty aromas. The flavor sits in aromatic essential oils in the peppercorn husk, which is released only when grinding/milling. This is why freshly ground peppercorns always give the best taste. However, both taste and quality can vary considerably as the pepper fruit, like wine, is affected by the local climate and its soil. Pepper is the world's most used spice - but surprisingly forgotten and neglected even though it is found in almost every dish! Often pepper is only associated with heat and spiciness, but this "king of spices" has significantly more qualities. The unique pepper flavor comes from the bal...

May262020 by foodtrotterNo Comments

How much should You Spice Your Food?

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Is the amount of spices in a recipe something you should really follow blindly? In many recipes it is often advised to taste with salt and pepper. Why don't the recipes state the amount? The amount of these spices is so individual for each individual. Some like a little saltier food, while others like when there are some extra spices with the pepper mill. You've probably noticed that salt and pepper can often be seen at the restaurant tables? But when it comes to other spices, it can be good with a benchmark for how much to dose of, for example, chili. Is it stated in the recipe that you should have a spoon, but if you think it lacks heat, do you add some extra or do you satisfy with just one spoon? What about the spice in classic dishes? After all, there are lots of named ...

May262020 by foodtrotterNo Comments

How To Grow Your Plant Spices

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Small pot-grown herbs and lettuce in a pot are something we often buy in the grocery store, but wouldn't it be nice to continue growing them for a while? With just a little extra care they can live on and give new harvests for several weeks and maybe even months. Growing herbs for the sake of the scents is one reason, growing them for the taste of another. A spice land can look many ways. If you do not have the opportunity to grow outdoors, it is equally good to grow in a pot. The advantage of growing the spices in a pot is that you can place it near the kitchen or grill so that you can quickly access your spice storage. Also, that you can feel the scents as you pass by, simply by brushing them with your hand is just a bonus Some spices are annuals and can be sown directly on the p...

May172020 by foodtrotterNo Comments

Guide to Seasoning Food

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Seasoning food with spiced and herbs is an art. With hundreds of spices to choose from, the art of seasoning and using them in food is rather complex. At least if you want it to taste good. Most people stick to the few spices they know. This may include, for example, pepper, curry, ginger, Basil, to mention a few. But if that is you, you are missing out on amazing opportunities. Spices can completely change a dish and take it from mediocre to something absolutely extraordinary. But in the same way that spices can boost a dish, they can also completely destroy it if used incorrectly. To take advantage of the great benefits that spices have, you need to first learn what spices are available, and then which spices match with what dishes and tastes. Furthermore, you also need to lear...

May172020 by foodtrotterNo Comments

How to Use Fresh Herbs in Food (Herb Guide)

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When it comes to herbs, you should grow what you like. But fresh herbs and spices are also available to buy to a large extent in most grocery stores. Both pre-cut and growing fresh spices in pots. If you watch cooking shows on TV and listen to expert chefs, you will notice that they use, to a large extent, fresh spices and herbs in their cooking instead of dried. Fresh herbs and spices are rich in flavor and are great to use in cooking, but it is important to know how to use them properly in order to get the most out of them and to make the food taste delicious In this article, we will go through some common herbs to grow at home, as well as what you need to know when using them in cooking. When it comes to fresh herbs, what is important about these is that they should be adde...

May32020 by foodtrotterNo Comments

Dried or Fresh Spices- Which Should You Use?

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When is it best to use dried herbs? Do fresh spices always work best? A common question people have is whether you should use dried or fresh spices. And since they both co-exist, is there a particular time when dried spices are more appropriate than fresh, and vice versa. The answer to that question is that it depends. Both dried and fresh spices have their place in the kitchen, but the most important thing is to learn about their characteristics in order to know when to use them - and when not to. In this guide, we share everything you need to know about dried and fresh spices in order to get the most out of your cooking. Basil leaves top the freshly cooked pasta sauce. A bunch of thyme is pulled from the green twig and straight down into the mortar. A leaf mint will be th...