Foodie Friday : Tip of the Week : How to Use Garlic from Kevin Ashton

Do you know how black garlic is made?

In one of my previous posts, garlic was listed among the "sexy spices". That's why it's a pleasure to share this Tip of the Week: How to Use Garlic by Kevin Ashton, who recently started following my foodie business page on Google Plus. He does business under the name "wannabetvchef" and publishes several food and food-related blogs.  His post is very informative.  

Are You Qualified to Make Good Soup?

Want to read a food quote? 

“Only the pure in heart can

make a good soup.” 

Guess who said that? 
- No it wasn't Jesus Christ. 
- No it wasn't Jacques Pepin. 

Beethoven! Yeah, the famous classical music composer, Ludwig van Beethoven said that! 

So not only was he a genius when it came to composing music, he was also smart when it came to knowing about comfort food. 

January is National Soup Month and in other months of the year, we celebrate days for various types of soups and chowders. Why wait until the winter months when you can start enjoying warm comforting soups during any season of the year?  After all, if you live in places like Florida, Texas, or Hawaii, you might never see Jack Frost.
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Memories are Blessings | My Hometown ~ Miami, Florida

"Count your Blessings" is a familiar Christian hymn that encourages people not to focus on the negatives and count all the things they can be thankful for; all the good things in life they've been blessed to experience. Try it.  Especially when you're about to end a year and start a new year.  It's a great time to reflect on the blessings you're counting.

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(Image:  The Torch of Friendship at Bayside Park, Miami, Florida)

Getting close now to my threescore an ten (70 years, the average life expectancy). When I count my blessing over the years, the list has grown and grown and grown. There are a lot of add-ons. But the list always includes one great memory from my childhood.
Good food!

Growing up in Miami, Florida, there was good eating all around me. My main sources for everyday meals were: my mother's cooking, church dinners prepared by faithful sisters, and a sweet little old gray-haired lady who owned and operated a restaurant around the corner from my house called "Mom's Cafe". I never knew her name because everybody called her "mom". All of these women really knew how to serve up the love! Huge plates of pigeon peas and rice, potato salad, collard greens, black eye peas, fried chicken; sweet potato pie for dessert.


As I grew into a teenager and young adult, started working part-time while pursuing my education; had a little pocket change so occasionally I could go out to eat. Downtown Miami and particularly Calle Ocho (8th Street), there were spots where you could chow down on delicious Cuban food: sweet fried plantains, black beans and rice, vaca frita, or a toasty Cuban sandwich. Kosher food delicatessens and restaurants run by the Jews on Miami Beach were the best! The soups, sandwiches, and desserts were outrageous! That was just lunch! Of course, no major city is complete if you can't find good Chinese food. Miami is a major city with places that have award-winning Chinese cuisine.


This book cover is from the 1993 publication but it reminds me of my hometown.

Miami Spice: The New Florida Cuisine

I moved away from Miami at the end of 1986 and have never returned. But even though I haven't been back, I'll bet the food has only gotten better!!

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WORLD CUISINE: Great Recipes from Around the World (and Texas)

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WORLD CUISINE: Great Recipes from Around the World (and Texas)

A handy reference list. Descriptive list of the different and popular dishes from the Philippines that every Filipino family have enjoyed cooking and serving on their dinner table. A Taste of the Caribbean: Make Jamaican Patties for Supper! This is a great recipe for authentic tasting Jamaican Patties; delicious golden pastry filled with curried beef and spices.

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The Most Delicious Types of Sushi Rolls - VOTE!

Having lots of fun at my foodie adventures sharing All Things Sushi. There are a lot of sushi lovers all around the world. Figured visitors at this blog who may not have yet visited my foodie blog might appreciate the link below.  You can VOTE on your favorite sushi roll.  They have rainbow sushi rolls on the list!  :)

The Most Delicious Types of Sushi Rolls | Vote for your favorite at Ranker

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Exotic Fruit: Pomegranates

Grew up in Miami, South Florida, which is just a 30-minute plane ride to The Bahamas. Both places have a wonderful array of all kinds of fruit – some people say tropical fruit, some say exotic fruit – no matter! It's fruit like sugar apples, star fruit, etc. and they are exquisitely delicious.  But one of the fruits that I find the most enjoyable doesn't grow in either places. POMEGRANATES! I really love pomegranates. Did you know this fruit has a very interesting history?   Read all about it.    

(P.S. When you arrive at the page, scroll all the way down to find out where to get a recipe for Pomegranate Christmas Cake and I hope you will support the inclusion of pomegranates in the traditional Thanksgiving cornucopia by voting PRO in the Poll.☺☺)
 

Pomegranate Fruits.  (Image credit)

Looking for the Perfect Cookbook?

Looking for the perfect reference cookbook for your home library?


Have kids with special dietary restrictions?

Just need to learn how to cook?

Exploring global cuisine?

Click link below to peruse a list of recommended cookbooks. There has to be one that suits your criteria.

Need Some Cooking Inspiration? • Try These Cookbooks!

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Food and Drink: Mexican Favorites - Recipes for Peace?

Published an article about a proposed solution to the "problem" of illegal immigration in the United States via HUBPages.com.  For the life of me, can't understand why everybody isn't on board with it!  Isn't the temptation of Mexican cuisine a persuasive enough argument?!  THINK "homemade fresh chorizo".  That's worth coming to an agreement, isn't it?

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Celebrate National Pizza Month

It’s October.  That's right.  We have an entire month to “officially” celebrate eating pizza because October is National Pizza Month. 

Sharing this pizza extravaganza. 

Mangia!  Mangia! * :)

Easy Vegan Pizza 

Low Carb Pizza Recipes

Quick and Simple Pizza Empanadas

Gluten Free Pizza That’s Actually The Real Deal

Amy's Single Pesto Pizza 7 oz (5 PCS) + Sundesa, BlenderBottle, Classic With Loop

Easy Fruit Pizza Recipe

Gourmet Pumpkin and Bacon Pizza

15-minute Bacon Spinach Breakfast Pizza

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* Mangia! Mangia!

Italian Terms, Proverbs, and Sayings Using the Word Mangia

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You Think You Know All About Cinnamon

Did you know cinnamon is the spice that launched a thousand ships?  It's true!  From the Far East to the West!  This eye-opening intense read will tell you so much more you did not know about this wonderful cooking ingredient.


Cinnamon: The Spice That Launched a Thousand Ships (HUBPages.com)

The above referenced article is a fascinating read, but if that doesn't satisfy your desire for knowledge about this marvelous exotic spice and you want to know more, below are some additional links of interest.

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Tropical Conch Salad Recipe | SparkRecipes (Reblog)

So very excited to share this wonderful variation of a Bahamian dish that defines my life, growing up in Miami, Florida. It never occurred to me to make these changes to the classic recipe by adding two delightfully sweet ingredients - mango and pineapple.  Want to enjoy a tasty island cuisine?  Need to get your serving of fruits and vegetables?  Try this!

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Spiced Orange Saffron warm drink | Chitra's Healthy Kitchen (Reblog)

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Asian Salmon and Other Salmon Recipes

Which is better for you? Salmon or Trout?
Let's discuss! 

Or … 

Skip the discussion and make an arbitrary decision based on your palate's preferences. No matter because the salmon recipes links supplied via this blog post can probably be modified and trout can be used as a substitute. When experimenting, eating and enjoying food, one must learn to be flexible.  :)

Asian Glazed Salmon Recipe (25 minutes to make) 


Recipe Smoked Salmon Tartare and Scallops  


Avocado Shrimp Smoked Salmon Appetizer Rolls Recipe

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The Grocery Garden - Growing real food: 7 Easy to Grow Edible Flowers

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Sharing this link from a food and gardening blog just found today.   Sylvestermouse Cynthia shared it via Facebook.  Great information.  See those Johnny Jump Ups (image below).  You can eat them raw or cooked, and even use them for medicinal purposes. The only problem for me with edible flowers is they're so pretty, just want to admire their beauty!   :)

Explore the ancient art of adding flowers as flavor and garnish to foods. Here are 7 easy to grow edible flowers to start from seed and ...

Read more at:   The Grocery Garden - Growing real food: 7 Easy to Grow Edible Flowers:  

"Johnny jump-ups (Viola tricolor) originated in Spain and the Pyrenees Mountains." 


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Sous Vide Cooking Tips | Scoop.it

Credit is being given to the French for Sous Vide (pronounced soo-veed) Cooking, which is a method of preparing foods by vacuum sealing and cooking packed foods in controlled temperature water. 

I've seen Ming Tsai use this technique and he was trained as a chef in France. 

No matter. When it comes to cooking, if the French say we can do it, we can do it! 

Furthermore, according to my thinking, when Ming Tsai says two thumbs up and shows you how to, you've run out of excuses.  Because Mr. Tsai knows the best to cook anything! Hey! I'm a loyal fan! :) 

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