Yes, this is real. The pizza vending machine called "Let's Pizza" is coming to the U.S. It makes pizza in 2.5 mins served out of a portable vending machine. All rights to the video belong to A1 Concepts.
World's First Pizza Vending Machine
Yes, this is real. The pizza vending machine called "Let's Pizza" is coming to the U.S. It makes pizza in 2.5 mins served out of a portable vending machine. All rights to the video belong to A1 Concepts.
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How To Drink Red Wine For Beginners
How To Drink Red Wine For Beginners
Wine drinking is fun, and can be such a great experience and one that constantly changes. One thing for the new wine hobbist is that sometimes things can get intimidating. Don't worry, allow wine drinking to be fun, and with a few key points, you can start on your journey for discovery and have a great time doing it.
The red wine is called "red" because of the red grapes it is made from. The colors of red wine can be anywhere from red to purple to blue. The grape skins are what give wine its unique color. Although there are no grape skins in your bottle of wine, during the process of wine making they come in contact with the juice and the color is transferred. The wine color also changes with time, so you should take that into consideration as well. Typically, when the wine is young, it has a much more purple hue when looked at in the rim of the glass. When the wine ages, the color turns to a deeper red, and then actually gets lighter.
The other thing about red wine and it's color is the kind of grape used to make that wine. Pinot Noir grapes are much more red than Beaujolais grapes which have a more purple hue.
You can't fully enjoy your bottle of red wine without the proper glass to complement it. Red wine glasses are shorter than white wine glasses, wider and not as tall. They kind of look like a bowl, where as white wine glasses are tall and slim.
The reason why you should choose the appropriate glass for your wine is that if you pour red wine into a white wine glass only a small part of the wine will come in contact with the air. And the key to enjoying the flavor of red wine is to allow it to oxidize. What this means is that you are trying to get the wine to aerate. As it breathes, the character of the wine is allowed to come out. This is also the reason why you would swirl the wine before taking a sip.
While many say that wine should be served at room temperature, it should actually be served at cellar temperature. So when you hear room temperature, think cellar temperature. If you serve a cold red wine it will have a bitter taste, if you serve it hot (more than 65 degrees) the aroma of the alcohol in it will be overwhelming.
The red wine is called "red" because of the red grapes it is made from. The colors of red wine can be anywhere from red to purple to blue. The grape skins are what give wine its unique color. Although there are no grape skins in your bottle of wine, during the process of wine making they come in contact with the juice and the color is transferred. The wine color also changes with time, so you should take that into consideration as well. Typically, when the wine is young, it has a much more purple hue when looked at in the rim of the glass. When the wine ages, the color turns to a deeper red, and then actually gets lighter.
The other thing about red wine and it's color is the kind of grape used to make that wine. Pinot Noir grapes are much more red than Beaujolais grapes which have a more purple hue.
You can't fully enjoy your bottle of red wine without the proper glass to complement it. Red wine glasses are shorter than white wine glasses, wider and not as tall. They kind of look like a bowl, where as white wine glasses are tall and slim.
The reason why you should choose the appropriate glass for your wine is that if you pour red wine into a white wine glass only a small part of the wine will come in contact with the air. And the key to enjoying the flavor of red wine is to allow it to oxidize. What this means is that you are trying to get the wine to aerate. As it breathes, the character of the wine is allowed to come out. This is also the reason why you would swirl the wine before taking a sip.
While many say that wine should be served at room temperature, it should actually be served at cellar temperature. So when you hear room temperature, think cellar temperature. If you serve a cold red wine it will have a bitter taste, if you serve it hot (more than 65 degrees) the aroma of the alcohol in it will be overwhelming.
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Misconceptions About Indian Food
Misconceptions About Indian Food
Come on, be honest. What are the first things that come to your mind when you think of Indian food? Hot, spicy, oily, rich, fatty, bad for you, difficult and time-consuming to cook, curry powder....
If I were honest, I would say that if badly prepared it could be all those things and yet, so could any other cuisine! Indian food, though hugely popular, is highly misunderstood.
Did you know that...
...Indian food has evolved over thousands of years and is the ultimate symbol of how Indian culture has the ability to absorb other influences yet hold its own?
...Indian cooking has taken the delicate and sometimes intricate art of blending spices and honed it to perfection?
...Indian food includes perhaps the most dazzling array of fresh vegetables and fruit cooked in a multitude of ways that help retain their freshness and nutrients?
...traditional Indian cooking almost always uses fresh ingredients and involves making dishes from scratch? This means less preservatives and healthier food.
...Indian cooking uses spices like turmeric, ginger, garlic, green chillies...all of which have medicinal and healing properties?
...a traditional Indian meal includes carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fiber...all the elements you need to make a balanced meal?
Having said that, here are some of the top misconceptions about Indian cooking/ food:
All Indian food is hot and spicy
This is not true! While spices are used in Indian cooking, they are not what makes food spicy. As for chillies (which add the heat to a dish), they are a matter of preference and can be easily omitted when cooking most foods.
This is not true! While spices are used in Indian cooking, they are not what makes food spicy. As for chillies (which add the heat to a dish), they are a matter of preference and can be easily omitted when cooking most foods.
Secondly, not all Indian foods contain 10 (or even 3, 4 or 5) different spices! Years of culinary evolution has created dishes where the main ingredient is beautifully enhanced by just one key spice!
All Indian food is fatty and unhealthy
This too is wrong and is like saying that all Italian food contains pasta or all Chinese food has soy sauce in it. Indian food is what you choose to make of it in the fat department. You can cook a dish with 6 tablespoons of oil or make do with 2 if that's what you like. There is a host of dishes that don't need any oil at all! These are prepared by roasting, steaming, grilling, boiling...the ingredients. That said, like any other cuisine, Indian food also has its decadent and "sinful" dishes.
This too is wrong and is like saying that all Italian food contains pasta or all Chinese food has soy sauce in it. Indian food is what you choose to make of it in the fat department. You can cook a dish with 6 tablespoons of oil or make do with 2 if that's what you like. There is a host of dishes that don't need any oil at all! These are prepared by roasting, steaming, grilling, boiling...the ingredients. That said, like any other cuisine, Indian food also has its decadent and "sinful" dishes.
Talking on the health aspect, my non-Indian friends never cease to be amazed at the multitude of Indian vegetables that are part of Indian cooking. Now take those vegetables and multiply them times hundred by cooking methods and what you have is delicious food that is also seriously good for you! Who wouldn't want to eat their greens if they were dished up like that?
Medicinal, healing spices like turmeric, ginger, garlic and green chillies are among the most commonly used ingredients in Indian cooking. That's eating your medicine for you!
Most good Indian cooks will advocate using fresh produce and preparing a dish from scratch. This is the traditional way and though it may seem time-consuming, it means you spare your body the effects of the preservatives that are loaded into pre-packaged, pre-prepared foods.
All Indian food is rich and diet-busting
As I said earlier, this depends entirely on choices you make. Just as nobody can force you to eat more chocolate than you want, so should you not feel forced to eat a second helping of deliciousGaajar Ka Halwa, Malpua or Jalebi! Given how tempting they are though, this may be easier said than done!
As I said earlier, this depends entirely on choices you make. Just as nobody can force you to eat more chocolate than you want, so should you not feel forced to eat a second helping of deliciousGaajar Ka Halwa, Malpua or Jalebi! Given how tempting they are though, this may be easier said than done!
All Indian food is difficult to cook
Not true again. Look at recipes for foods like Tandoori Chicken, Mutter Paneer, Bhindi Ki Subji.... They are hugely popular but ever so easy to prepare. This is just the tip of the iceberg as far as delicious-yet-quick-and-easy-to-cook Indian food is concerned!
Not true again. Look at recipes for foods like Tandoori Chicken, Mutter Paneer, Bhindi Ki Subji.... They are hugely popular but ever so easy to prepare. This is just the tip of the iceberg as far as delicious-yet-quick-and-easy-to-cook Indian food is concerned!
All Indian food contains curry powder
‘Curry’ is synonymous with Indian food and ‘curry powder’ is thought of as the key ingredient in every dish. This couldn't be further from the truth!
‘Curry’ is synonymous with Indian food and ‘curry powder’ is thought of as the key ingredient in every dish. This couldn't be further from the truth!
This all-important powder is actually a mix of spices collectively known as garam masala. It is added to some dishes along with other spices to enhance their flavor and aroma. While the basic ingredients used are the same, each household has its own proportions so that the end result will often differ from home to home. The better the quality of the ingredients, the tastier the garam masala and the resulting dish in which it is used.
Most Indians still prefer to prepare their own garam masala just prior to cooking. Making your own can seem intimidating if you’re just starting out with Indian cooking, but the recipe and a good coffee grinder is all it takes! There’s nothing to beat the flavor of fresh garam masala!
So, don't go by hearsay and common opinion. Dive in and discover for yourself, the amazing world of Indian cuisine. It is a journey you will never regret!
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The 2013 Best Food Blog Awards: The Winners!
The 2013 Best Food Blog Awards: The Winners!
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Kitchen Confidante is authored by Liren Baker, mother of two based in the Bay Area. Her blog focuses on the recipes and food stories centered around her family and friends and the importance food plays in them. She also explores the wonderful artisan food scene that the Bay Area offers.
#2 Baking Bites
Nicole Weston, a Los Angeles-based pastry chef, food writer and recipe developer, is the creator of Baking Bites. We love that in addition to her great recipes and photos, the site features “How To’s and Tips” and “Tools and Gadgets” sections. Too many food blogs offer just a recipe, Baking Bites helps you learn how to bake and give you extra confidence in the kitchen.
#3 For the Love of the South
2013 has been a great year for Southern cooking — from John Besh to Sean Brock to A Chef’s Life. For the Love of the South is one of our favorite blogs about Southern food. Written by Amber Wilson, the site presents simple recipes and beautiful photos that truly capture the essence of the best ingredients that Southern cooking offers.
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