Looking to celebrate Easter in a traditional manner? Read about all of the unique foods that have a historical connection to this glorious holiday. These are fairly easy to prepare right in your own home. Ashley give’s you enough ideas and recipes that you can plan a feast with just this one article!
Quinoa – once a staple crop of much of Central and South America – has recently experienced a dramatic increase in use throughout the world. A complete protein along with carbohydrates and micro-nutrients makes this wonderful plant a super-food fit for any foodie.
Want to know how to make your own ice cream? Read our guide complete with various recipes to give you ideas to tweak yours to your preferred flavors.
Today, I want to take a more in-depth examination of the world of green tea. For some reason, it’s only been recently that the green varieties of this beverage have become more extensively consumed in the Western world – even surpassing that of the once ubiquitous black teas. The most popular tea choice in Asia, …
I have a confession to make: I have become ridiculously obsessed with coconut milk. I love it in my coffee, in my smoothies, on my cupcakes, and in my cooking. I find myself googling “recipes for coconut milk” or typing “coconut milk” in the Pinterest search bar to see what new thing I can find …
Recently, I wrote an article that gives brief descriptions of the various types of tea and their relative health benefits. My next goal is to delve deeply into each of the best varieties and go over some of the more popular types of each. Today, I’m taking a closer look into the world of black …
Interested in starting to add a few cups of tea to your daily liquid intake? The health benefits of doing so are myriad, and I discussed a few of them in a previous article that outlined health effects by types of tea. That being said, most health professionals recognize the amazing medicinal qualities of the …
Have you decided that you might want to explore the world of tea? Unsure of what varieties exist? There hundreds if not thousands of types of the basic Camellia based infusion to include the basic black, green, white, oolong and pu-reh. Each of these can be further divided by name, taste, region, fragrance, etc. And then you have hundreds of herbal based extracts that are also known as tea. Read Foodal’s handy tea guide to get the basics down.
It’s the dawn of a new year, which means ’tis the season for resolutions. How many of you have resolved, yet again, to lose weight, eat healthier foods, or any number of other food-related pledges? If that sounds like you, I think you could find this article really helpful. Sometimes, trying to make drastic food …
One of the first steps in selecting a new grill is to decide if you want charcoal or gas heated unit (or perhaps a combo). Each of these fuel sources has its pros and cons and it can be a difficult choice. Would you rather have more convenience and have the ability to flick the flame on with a twist of dial and give up a little flavor? Or would you rather take a little more time in prepping and cleaning but have an excellent wood fired taste imparted to your food?
Join Foodal as we explore all of the equipment your need get grilling and producing great BBQ. Examine the various outdoor utensils that make life easier, the types of charcoal available, and the need to accurately measure your cooking temperature. Learn why a chimney starter will save you from using toxic gas starting fluid and how a well-fitting cover can protect your equipment in order for it to remain serviceable for many years.
Where and how you place your charcoal can have a significant impact on how much heat is produced under the grates as well as the burn time. Different types of meat and other dishes need varying amounts of heat in order to get a perfect sear and finish. Some protein sources such as fish need a low, gentle heat while steak requires an immediate sear followed by a more mellow temperature to allow it to cook to your desired level. Learn how to place your coals for optimal performance.