Healthy Drinks that Make for a Perfect Start to the Day
All of us are more or less aware of the benefits of having breakfast…at least, in a vague sort of way. Health magazines go on and on about the pitfalls of skipping breakfast, dieticians warn you about slacking on the first meal of the day and experts are constantly dishing out quick recipes for those among us who are too hard pressed for time to cook up a complete breakfast.
There is very good reason why those who are experts in all things related to diet and nutrition lay so much emphasis on having a healthy breakfast. It reduces your desire to overeat during the day, reduces storage of fat in the body, and gives you enough energy to cope with the physical activities of the day. (more…)
The ABC’s of ordering Wine in a Restaurant
Are you the kind of person who’s never ordered anything beyond “Iced Venti Caramel Macchiato,” or “grande, extra cream, extra hot cappuccino,” or maybe “whole wheat bread, all vegetables except tomatoes with pickles on the side with extra mayo and extra cheese?” Well, I will go out on a limb here and hazard a guess that you will feel like a fish out of water if transplanted into a fine dining restaurant with a wine menu in your hand and called upon to order for your discerning guests. (more…)
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The Most Expensive Steak Restaurant in the World
Your trip to the most expensive restaurant in the world may not be as grand as you expect it to be. Somehow, we have this notion that anything that comes with an exorbitant price tag has to be equally ostentatious and ooh-la-la! Aragawa restaurant, Japan’s first steakhouse located in Tokyo’s Shinbasi district, disproves exactly this notion.
Believe it or not, Aragawa is not just one of Japan’s high end restaurants; it is the most expensive restaurant in the world. Reservations to this restaurant are extremely hard to come by and if you are among the lucky few who do manage to get in, make sure you are loaded with cash or your credit card has enough limit on it, since meal tabs start at $368 per head.
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It’s a Rather Cheesy Affaire!
How many different kinds of cheese do you know? I am guessing probably the more popular ones, such as Cheddar, Gouda, Mozzarella, and of course parmesan. But, how about Gruyere? Or Fontina? Or Halloumi? No? Never heard of them?
Well, I am about to take you on a very “cheesy” journey and familiarize you with some of the more important cheeses that an average foodie or cooking enthusiast should know about. The list isn’t exhaustive and the aim is not to compile encyclopedic information here. So, we shall begin with the ones that we already know about. (more…)
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Ordering at an Indian Restaurant
Are you in an adventurous mood? If you haven’t eaten at an Indian restaurant before, this just might be the excitement you’ve been looking for. Indian food, especially the way it is cooked at restaurants, is quite far from anything you may have eaten before. The preparations are rich and greasy and high in calories, but the combination of curries, spices, vegetables and meats that you will experience, belong to a diverse family of tastes that cannot simply be dismissed as ‘spicy.’ However, unless you have the dough and the patience to gamble on a total surprise, it is best to go in with a few tips.
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