Archive for 2012

Types of Food Poisoning

By: Lloyd Jennings | 1 Comment | On: June 5, 2012 | Category : Food Facts

Salmonella There are many different species of salmonella and all in all they account for a very large proportion of the reported cases of food poisoning. Typical incubation time would be between 12 and 48 hours, but this could differ to be less or more time. The symptoms would be...
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Summer BBQ Menu

By: Lloyd Jennings | 0 Comments | On: June 5, 2012 | Category : Featured, Menu Ideas

This BBQ menu is perfect for large functions or parties and offers a great selection of different cuisines to suit every taste bud. BBQ Menu Portuguese style peri peri chicken Caribbean Jerk chicken thighs Spiced vegetable kebabs Pork chops with lemongrass and soy Home made beef burgers with sweet...
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Food Hygiene in the Kitchen

By: Lloyd Jennings | 0 Comments | On: June 4, 2012 | Category : Articles

Here is my guide to food hygiene and safe working practice in the kitchen. Chopping Boards Red: Raw meat Blue: Fish Yellow: Cooked meats Brown: Vegetables Green: Salads and fruit White: Dairy and breads Food Temperatures Cooked foods need to reach a temperature of 75C before serving. When re-heating, the food...
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Guide to Vegetable Cuts

By: Lloyd Jennings | 0 Comments | On: June 4, 2012 | Category : Articles, Cooking Tips

Below is my guide to the different types of vegetable cuts you can practice at home to really give enhance your dishes. Please make sure your knife is sharpened before attempting these cuts. Jardinière A long thin baton, about 2 cm long and approximately 3 mm wide and 3 mm thick. In more recent...
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Eating Spiders in Beijing

By: Lloyd Jennings | 0 Comments | On: June 4, 2012 | Category : Articles

Okay! So i didn’t actually eat the spiders but my recent visit to Beijing really was an eye opener to an acquired taste that i just cant get my head around. We visited one of Beijing’s most famous street markets where tourists gather to take pictures of the what i can only...
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Creaming Butter Made Easy

By: Lloyd Jennings | 0 Comments | On: June 4, 2012 | Category : Cooking Tips

Creaming butter is one of the most important processes of pastry and baking. The creaming method involves mixing butter and sugar together until the mixture turns pale and is light and fluffy. When done correctly it will help greatly with the finished product of cakes and cookies. Creaming butter and sugar by...
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