Cooking Mama

Do you ever think how you use your senses on Thanksgiving day? On the day of Thanksgiving you pretty much use all of your senses. In this essay I will explain how I use my five senses on the day of Thanksgiving. Have you ever watched your parents, aunts/ uncles, or even your grandparents prepare the food? When it’s around Thanksgiving time I help my mom prepare a lot of food. The first thing we usually make is (of course) the huge, rounded, butterball turkey. Sometimes we add special spices…

Chicago-style barbecue served in Shreveport. It’s not hard to find Chicago area native Robert Hutson and Rib Tip Express. If there is an outdoor event with food trucks, Hutson is probably there up in smoke. If there isn’t an event, Hutson can be found at his Highland based walk-up/drive thru window building. Life and family brought Hutson to Shreveport a few years ago. When he arrived, he knew that he wanted to have his own food service business. His interest was piqued from managing several…

Kitchen granite countertops, formed by nature and fashioned by man, are a striking, resilient and economical choice for kitchens and bathrooms. The term “granite” originates from the Latin root word “granum”, which means "grain." Granite is often brought in from Europe, Brazil, Africa and other areas across the globe opulent in natural stone. Granite is a gorgeous natural stone that will contribute color and cordiality to your kitchen. It is an enormously hard material that will not blister,…

Glasses click together after they are filled with an exquisite wine. Entrees are served freshly in the middle of the table. All the guests are eager for dessert. But what is important in a dinner? Gabrielle Hamilton expresses her opinions in the article “The Art of the Dinner Table.” She says that it is more about the conversation which falls from proper etiquette. A dinner is not successful unless it in contains all the components. The article starts out explaining how dinners went when she…

Parsley and cilantro This essay will end grocery shopping's confusion forever!! Parsley and cilantro are famous plants that are used in many dishes all around the world. They are very similar looking, and finding the difference between them can be a bit of a challenge to many people. Therefore, here are tips to help you differentiate. One easy way to do that is to pay attention to the shape and color of each plant. If you look at parsley you'll notice that it has a thin petiole and…

For years, hungry diners have visited Steve T. Hots & Potatoes in Rochester, NY for the restaurant’s soul-satisfying regional cuisine—topped off with their popular meat hot sauce. Thanks to online ordering, now you can enjoy the signature spread at home! Just $6.99 for a 16 oz. jar, Steve T’s hot sauce features meaty chunks and a unique combination of spices. This gravy is a great topper for hot dogs and other grilled meats, so make sure to bring the heavenly concoction to your next backyard…

Line your taco shell with lettuce. You can do this for a hard or soft shell. Either way, the lettuce will block any liquid or salsa from dripping out or seeping through your shell. Keep in mind what you put on top of the lettuce. If you spread hot meat over the lettuce, it could wilt. Consider layering cheese, beans, or rice on top of the lettuce. Fill your taco without overdoing it. Avoid filling the shell too full. Hard shells will usually begin to crack with the first bite. The more filling…

Preserved since 1758, Mount Vernon is a spectacular tourist attraction that tells the story of George Washington. Since 1860, over 8 million tourists have visited the historical sight. The area contains about 8,000 acres of land and a mansion with 21 rooms that are full of adventure and history. Inside one of the rooms, Nelly Custis Room, there is a crib given by Martha Washington that is specifically designed for Nelly’s child, Frances Parke Lewis. It has sides that lowers to make it easier to…

As I made my way into Vista Adult Day Care in Maywood California, it was a narrow space for the large amount of people that were inside. As I waited for the interview with the director of this program, Eugenio Venegas, I observed how joyous people looked. At nine in the morning, the seniors in the center were very active doing their weekly swap meet gathering. On this day, the people in this program are allowed to bring anything they wish to sell among themselves, it ranged from clothes,…

Golden Valley Jerky Practical Tips to Make Beef Jerky At Home You love the taste of beef jerky, but you don’t know how to cook? You’ll find cooking a cumbersome task, but this article will tell you how to make tasty beef jerky. If you know how to prepare beef jerky at home, you will not have any reason to spend your hard earned money in purchasing different types of jerky. There are different types of flavors available online; you can opt for Golden Valley Jerky. One of the best things about…