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Healthy Alternative to Ice Cream

July 13, 2009 in Catering by WebAdmin | No comments

The next best alternative to ice cream? Easy to make homemade sorbet. (fresh fruits)

Probably one of the best desserts you can eat yet is tremendously good for you is Sorbet. It is a frozen dessert made from iced fruit puree and any other ingredient you would like to add for a light dessert. It is sort of a gelato that has no milk in it so is very good for lactose free individuals or milk allergies. Some sorbets contain alcohol that lowers the freezing temperature and makes it slightly softer. It is very dense and flavorful, matching ice cream for quality and taste. The Villa Dolce, makers of Italian gelato, are one of the best producers of sorbet on the web.

Sorbet has a history behind it that says the Roman Emperor, Nero, invented it during the first century AD. The story said Nero had runners along the Appian way, passing buckets of snow to the mountains to his banquet hall, where it was mixed with honey and wine. Other countries also laid claim to the original invention, but the mixture of snow, juice and fruit pulp is delicious. The French served it traditionally between the starter course and the main course, and is served as a non-fat and vegan alternative to ice cream.

Sorbet is made from water, and fruit puree. It is an excellent source of Calcium and Vitamin C, and is naturally fat free and low in calories. They make excellent fruit smoothies and are good for you in health aspects. They would be similar to fruit whips where you put ice, fruit, and some light flavoring in a blender to whip a light and airy, non dairy drink. Very tasty, natural, and healthy.

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Food and its Alternatives

July 10, 2009 in Catering by WebAdmin | No comments

Although it is difficult for some of you to transform your diet completely, you do not have to go 100% raw. You can incorporate natural alternatives to the foods you were eating (such as organic raw peanut butter and not regular peter pan). You can also purchase all organic, stay away from cow milk, incorporate plenty of fresh fruits and veggies and only drink water and you have dramatically changed your life already!

Changing over to 100% raw foods right away may be hard for some people due to their personal preferences. Also, by changing over to raw food, the body will begin to detox on its own within a few days. Changing over and doing so gradually would be wise so the body will not have to go through detox so hard at the beginning.

One method used was six days on, one day off which seemed to work as the body could compare food tastes. After awhile, the body would choose what was healthy over the unhealthy, allowing the detox to continue on its own. The feeling of well-being that was felt on the six days was still desired on the seventh day. Contrasts between food types and their tastes were noted, and personal preferences could win for that one-day. But eventually, the non-cooked food won out.

A second method used was to eat raw food “cold turkey” for two weeks straight. On the end of the two-week period, a list was made to see what was enjoyed most … the processed food or the raw vegetables. At first, the desire for processed food was still there but over time, it lost its appeal. By the end of the month, the feeling of “well-being” due to eating raw foods won over the taste of cooked and processed foods.

Keep in mind that you do not have to incorporate a full 100% raw food diet forever! You can eat raw foods 80% of the time, for instance, perhaps up until dinnertime, then go cooked for dinner. Just eating more fruits and veggies alone will change your health drastically.

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Enema?

July 6, 2009 in Catering by WebAdmin | No comments

When an enema is given, there are specific purposes for it. They are a form of colon cleansing, so other than warming and cleansing the colon through a series of enemas, the system needs to be alkalized, any foreign protein is removed from the colon, and the bowel system is hydrated. Tap water or soapsuds dilates the bowel and stimulates peristalsis. It also lubricates the stool and feces to eliminate toxics in the lower area of the intestine.

Enemas are used as a treatment for constipation, a colon cleansing therapy, or for any other health reasons person is suffering from. The colonic uses more water than the traditional enema to cleanse and flush. An alternative to an enema is the herbal colon cleanser that is taken by mouth in the form of a drink or capsule. Many individuals find it more hygienic than the enema, with immediate results within the first two hours.

When a person needs an enema and is full of toxics, they feel out of energy and excessively tired, depressed and bloated … and not entirely in that order. We are designed to have anywhere from two to four bowel movements a day, but if our system is not working properly, constipation will begin to form. When the bowel begins to get impacted problems will arise such as colon cancer. Symptoms of these problems are headaches, bad breath, allergy symptoms, depression, exhaustion and fatigue, bloating and chronic infections.

An oil retention enema is used in the same manner but in a lesser amount to soften the hardened stool inside the bowels, allowing for a normal bowel movement. Another type enema is for the delivery of mediation to the immediate bloodstream. Steroid enemas solutions are given for individuals with ulcerative colitis or antibiotic enema solutions for localized bacterial infections.

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Colon Problems and Eating Food

July 5, 2009 in Catering by WebAdmin | No comments

Approximately two million people in this country have colon problems such as colitis, ileitis, and diverticulitis. A colonic, or colon hydrotherapy, is a cleansing of the colon using a warm water flush that lasts about 45 minutes per session along with 15 gallons of water. The primary purpose of the colonic is the rid the body of waster through a series of muscular contractions known as “peristalsis.” This colonic cleansing removes toxic waste that has been left in the colon, which would have been reabsorbed into the bloodstream resulting in illness or disease.

I would consider cleansing of the bowels essential to improved health. Over the years most of us have developed toxics in our body due to improper eating habits, environmental pollution, medications, recreational practices and anything else associated with our lifestyle. What is lining our colon due to this is impacted dried mucus, which forms a wall similar to plastic lining on the inside of the bowels. Our bloodstream picks up any and all toxic particles, which will eventually seep into our blood through this colon if left unattended.

The toxic colon is the primary cause of disease and death, degeneration, aging and premature death of individuals who died only because of a toxic colon that inhibited digestion and normal bowel movements. Many didn’t even realize that there were such a thing or they had the option to cleanse it. But due to our lifestyles, we have about 10 to 25 pounds of dried fecal matter in the intestine. This fecal matter causes body imbalances and eventual death.

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Raw Food for Children?

July 1, 2009 in Catering by WebAdmin | No comments

Every mother wants the best for her child. You want your child to look healthy, grow proportionately, feel energized and have a great immune system. So, why do most parents in America feed their children junk food by the time they start eating table food? Why do most restaurants serve French fries or macaroni and cheese for side orders and not steamed broccoli? It is really a sad situation to watch young children who are obese. Even schools offer peanut butter and jelly or ice cream for lunch.

To ensure that your child is eating correctly you must feed them plenty of fruits and vegetables. But the trick is to make it delicious and fun. For instance, for breakfast, arrange a platter of fruit, oranges, grapefruit, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, they will love it! Make faces out of the fruit. Have them drink only water and no sugar 100% fruit juice that you juice yourself. Get them used to eating vegetables that are uncooked. Whenever they get hungry, offer small baby carrots, or celery, they will grow to love the taste just the way it is. You can introduce a new vegetable each week and learn how to hide it into your food. For instance, chop up Portobello mushrooms in a chopper and add it to your pasta sauce and watch them gobble it up, barely noticing the mushrooms. Make blanched broccoli (plain) and eat that for dinner. If they see you eating healthy, they will learn early on to eat that way. Do not let them eat packaged foods, such as macaroni and cheese, or fried chicken fingers, or anything fried for that matter. Make sure that they eat vegetables at every meal and be careful when you go out to eat.

Offer natural desserts that you have made at home, such as homemade sorbet, or fruit smoothie, or peach cobbler pie (all natural). Stay away from cakes, cookies, etc that have preservatives and other unnatural flavorings. Make it yourself and offer it occasionally. You will find that they watch you and what you eat and if you incorporate a much healthier menu, so will they.

The best part of raising your children to learn to love fruits and vegetables is that you will notice that they will turn down junk food when you are not around. At that point you will know that you have done your part in raising healthy adults.

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FMC Catering Services on the Secret to Joining a Cooking Contest and Winning

June 28, 2009 in Catering by WebAdmin | No comments

From FMC Catering Services for our regular customers and readers:

Are you thinking of joining a cooking contest but don’t know how or what to do? No problem. Here is a list of wonderful secrets to joining contests and winning. Whip up a batch of wonderful recipes and start looking at your best because these tips are your tickets to cooking contests.

1. Taste test your recipes

Before you enter a cooking contest, make sure that you have tested your recipes. Keep in mind that not all recipes from cookbooks are perfect. You may need to adjust a little on the amount of the ingredients or try some alternatives.

In testing recipes, it is best if you cook for your friends. It is a well-known fact that not all the recipes you have tried and tested will be appreciated by other people. Hence, it is always a good concept to let other people taste test your recipes. If they enjoy eating your food as much as you do, then you are on your way to success.

2. Have your recipe checked

In writing your recipe, have it checked by a friend who isn’t into cooking or who doesn’t know anything in the kitchen. In this way, she will most likely ask you questions regarding some areas of your recipe. This will be your guide in making your recipe more comprehensive.

The key to winning a contest is: ease of preparation and simplicity.

3. Be creative

Keep in mind that creativity is one of the major criteria in a cooking contest. You don’t have to literally make an original recipe. You may adapt some old recipes and give them a twist. Observe the trend in food as well and modify your recipe appropriately.

Make sure that food preparation will also have a touch of your creativity. Foods are more appetizing to eat when prepared in a creative way.

4. Read the rules and follow directions carefully

Having a good bunch of recipes will be totally useless if you don’t follow contest rules. Most cooking contests may require you to use certain ingredients or may ask you to prepare your dish in a particular way. Some may even have a time limit. With this, be sure that you have read the rules carefully and follow instructions in the contest.

Keep in mind that winning in a cooking contest isn’t just about great food. It also entails hard work, dedication, and obedience.

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FMC Catering Services on How to Choose Cooking Classes

June 28, 2009 in Catering by WebAdmin | No comments

From FMC Catering Services for our regular customers and readers:

Most people think that to enjoy a scrumptious meal, you have to spend an arm and a leg. With a little know-how from effective cooking classes, you can easily stretch your budget and make your family a feast.

Here is how to choose cooking classes made just for you:

1. Do your homework

Before enrolling in a cooking class, it is best that you do your homework first. Start with the kind of cooking classes that you want. Keep in mind that every cooking class has its own specialty. Hence, it is important that you have decided what you want to learn in the first place.

For example, if you are into baking, then take baking classes. If you are into Chinese cuisine, then it is best to take cooking classes catered to these kinds of meals.

Moreover, researching about the cooking school that will provide you the cooking classes that you need may also help. Of course, you wouldn’t want to spend your money in some cooking classes that won’t provide you the knowledge that you need. So it is better that you choose cooking classes only from the industry’s experts.

2. Prepare your budget

Unlike culinary courses, cooking classes are much cheaper. However, they still cost money, which can be additional expenses for those who have a tight budget. But that’s the way it is. If you want to learn, you have to spend some. Don’t worry because most fees for cooking classes include the necessary items for your sessions.

So if you want to learn how to cook paella or any other dish, try to set a budget for that and use it wisely.

3. Nearness

Choose cooking classes that aren’t too far away from your home. The stress of going to and fro can be wearisome. You may not even enjoy your cooking classes if you have to travel so far. Also, hefty amounts of transportation fees can also add stress to your budget.

4. Personally inspect the place

Before enrolling in cooking classes, it is best that you have personally inspected the place. Don’t just assume that the place will look good or will provide you a comfortable place for cooking just because its name sounds good or their brochures look good. Inspect the area yourself and find out if they have the facilities needed for your cooking classes.

Keep in mind that cooking classes shouldn’t just give you the ability to cook but should also give you the joy of cooking in a very comfortable and efficient atmosphere.

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FMC Catering Services on How to Deal with Commercial Cooking Equipment

June 28, 2009 in Catering by WebAdmin | No comments

From FMC Catering Services for our regular customers and readers:

There are different factors to consider when you are choosing your commercial cooking equipment. There are certain questions you need to ask yourself before you consider anything to be ideal commercial cooking material. For one thing, it may not be exactly the same as that of home cooking equipment that you are fond of using, but the features are pretty much identical, except that commercial cooking equipment are used on a larger scale.

1. From home freezers, get used to colossal sized freezers fit for many forms of frozen food items. You can’t expect your favorite fridge to be able to handle all the various foods you need to freeze. Besides, not every type of food placed in the fridge will be consumed immediately. You will have to have room for both immediate and long-term storage.
2. Multiplicity in your stove’s features will also prove to be of big help. Commercial cooking equipment in the form of ample amounts of hubs in stoves will help you cook more food in the shortest possible time.
3. Plates are no longer enough to hold everything. Have trays that are tough and easy to maintain as you transport food from one customer to another.


4. Count the cost. You must be able to include in your budget this aspect of your business. Commercial cooking equipment isn’t cheap, but that’s fine as long as you are able to get favorable returns on your investment.
5. Recall your economics. Know and understand the nuances of depreciation and how it will affect your commercial cooking equipment, especially the ones you purchased for the longest time.
6. Fryers are also different. We aren’t talking about single chicken pieces here. We are talking loads of chicken that are at the mercy of the customer’s demand. If you are after distributing cooked food for commercial purposes, make sure that you are able to meet the demand.
7. Dryers and cabinets are just as important even if they aren’t at all that significant to home cooking operations. When you are in the food business, it pays to be quick and able to hold large amounts of ingredients.
8. Harness energy saving equipment whenever you can.
9. Train your staff to use and master the functionality of each piece of equipment. Make sure that they are able to specialize in it.

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FMC Catering Services on Chinese Cooking

June 28, 2009 in Catering by WebAdmin | No comments

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Get to Know the Rich and Varied Style of Chinese Cooking

Chinese cooking is arguably the most popular of all the Asian cuisines, thanks to its richness and diversity. The Chinese style of cooking we know today is the result of the combination of different regions in China, whose flavors and ingredients reflect their sub-culture, geography and history. From Asia to America to Europe, Chinese cooking is a force to reckon with, popular for its flavorful approach to cooking and food presentation.

What Chinese cooking offers
Chinese cooking may be divided into four major cooking styles, depending on the region. Canton style cooking, for example, is considered as the most popular. Because the region enjoys good weather, almost anything may be included as part of a dish. From seafood to fresh fruits and vegetables, this style of Chinese cooking has some of the most varied and sophisticated flavors to offer, characterized by meals cooked by deep frying and highlighted by rich sauces.

Another Chinese cooking style is that made famous in the provinces of Hunan and Szechwan. Rice-based foods are abundant, partnered with some really spicy dishes. The eastern and western sides have dishes that are dominated by fish and seafood.

Further up north, where the Arctic winds rule, lamb and mutton are common without pork, because most of the population are Muslims. Simplicity is the key word to describe the type of Chinese cooking here, as evidenced by the way rice, noodles and bread are served with cut vegetables and fruits.

In contrast, the cuisine in Beijing is more high-brow, featuring some of the most exotic and intricately prepared dishes in Chinese cuisine, thanks to imperial influence. Today, the best features of this style of cooking are evident in many of China’s most famous chefs.

Highlights of Chinese cooking
Many of the dishes in Chinese cuisine are prepared in small, bite-sized cuts which make them easy to pick up with chopsticks and placed directly in the mouth. Some dishes, such as fish, are served whole and diners who wish to partake only have to use chopsticks to break up pieces and eat them directly.

Some of the most popular and well-loved foods courtesy of Chinese cooking include: noodles (plain and fried), stir-fried vegetables, hot pot, dumplings (fried, steamed or as part of a soup dish), soy milk, Peking duck, glutinous rice with either sweet or meat-based filling, steamed buns, filled or coated rice balls, pickled vegetables, hard boiled eggs, seasoned tofu, rice porridge and tea.

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FMC Catering Services on Christmas Cooking

June 28, 2009 in Catering by WebAdmin | No comments

Catering Services for our regular customers and readers:

Tips for Writing Your Chef Resume

Becoming a chef is a serious undertaking, so if you’re planning to embark on a full time career, start with a strong resume. Your resume is your ticket to some of the best exposures for internship, training, experience and promotion. Here’s how to build a chef resume that will highlight your expertise and get you noticed:

Mind the form.
Resumes, regardless of the chef position you’re applying for, should follow a standard form. Take note of the proper margins on all sides, fonts and format. After the heading, which contains your name, address and contact information, write down your education and training. Include all certifications you have earned that are related to your chosen career.

Next, outline your experience as a chef. Include the dates, name of establishments and your positions. Write your experience as a chef and highlight your management skills.

Show your skills.
Your resume should be a short but concise showcase of your skills and abilities as a chef so make sure they are included in detail. Do you have extraordinary accomplishments as a chef at a fine dining restaurant? Include that in your resume. Make sure to highlight your special tenures or work experiences, especially in excellent and reputable establishments and use bullet points if necessary.

Mention achievements such as increasing business and saving costs for the restaurants you’ve worked. Potential employers like to see that you have the ability to attract new business and maintain old ones. They also want to see that you are cost conscious and are capable of implementing cost-efficient measures without sacrificing quality.

Mention words that are related to your cooking skills and include those that highlight your management experience such as quality control, menu planning and selection and staff training. Your resume should show that you are capable of handling a group and managing day-to-day activities in the kitchen.

Mention your special skills and abilities.
Your certification is a good source of information about your extra skills but it’s best to include a separate portion of your resume that will highlight your special abilities. If you are aware of kosher and halal dietary laws, write it down.

If you are knowledgeable about wine and spirits or can speak Italian, French or German, don’t be shy about mentioning it. Don’t forget to mention your affiliations and memberships. Your chef’s resume should show that you can do more than just man the kitchen and that you can actually interact with your customers.

Never lie about anything.
It’s easy to check your references as a chef and whatever exaggerations you make on your resume will be found out, sooner or later. Best stick to the facts.

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