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Trying New Foods Without Going Broke

There is such a large world of different food types to try that often you are left wondering how to sample them all without going broke. I love food and have been fascinated by worldwide cuisine since I was a young child as my family travelled a lot. I love to cook new foods at home now, but I hate the cost of all the ingredients. My blog is all about food from around the world, and how to cook it on a budget. From buying spices online to sourcing cheaper cuts of meat, my blog posts will have you cooking up a storm in your kitchen in no time at all.

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2019

Get Ready For Your New Year's Eve Party
Are you the person in your group of friends who is known to throw the best parties in town? If so, then you're probably hosting a New Year's Eve party. Are you looking for fresh ideas that will make this party the best one ever? You've come to the right place to get those ideas. Invitations Start by sending out very clever invitations. Making them yourself might make them even more special.

How To Keep Your Restaurant's Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Clean And Sanitary
When it comes to commercial restaurant equipment, your refrigerators and freezers are vital for keeping foods cold and safe from bacterial growth that can make your customers ill. While there isn't much you can do to maintain the freezers and refrigerators themselves, there are many things you must do to keep a commercial refrigerator clean and sanitary, including taking each of the following proactive actions. Wash the Inside and Outside of Commercial Refrigerators Very Frequently

Themed Event Catering Ideas
When you're planning any type of special event, one of the most important things on your to-do list is likely creating a menu that will satisfy all your guests. To help narrow down your catering options, consider picking a menu theme that coordinates with the overall look and feel of the event. For instance, if you're hosting the celebration at a beachfront location, a tropical-inspired lunch or dinner may be the right choice for you.

Tips For Buying And Installing Your New Gas Barbecue Grill
Buying a gas grill is a great investment for many families. You might not know much about buying a gas grill, but the simple tips here will make it easy for you to purchase and install a new barbecue grill for your outdoor living space. Choose a Bigger Grill First of all, when buying a grill, you'll probably at least want to consider buying a bigger grill if you can. You can use a bigger grill even when you're preparing smaller meals, but a bigger grill also provides you with the opportunity to prepare more food at one time, such as if you're having a party.

Tips For Cooking Steak In The Oven
If you're craving a steak but don't have a grill or the time to fire one up, you can cook a tasty filet right in your oven. While it's easy to bake a steak, there are a few things you'll need to do to make sure it is juicy and flavorful. Cooking a steak in the oven is convenient in that you can simply prepare the meat, place it in a dish in the oven, and then leave it alone until it's done.

3 Baked Goods To Serve At A Baby Shower
Whether your best friend is having a baby, your sister, your cousin, or anybody else in your life, it's nice to show that you love them by throwing them a baby shower. In addition to getting party decorations and presents, make sure that you serve a lot of food for everyone to enjoy, including some baked goods. Who doesn't love a fun, baked treat?  Sugar Cookies Sugar cookies are always a fun treat; especially when they're decorated really well.

Enjoy Southern Cuisine With A Modern Twist
Chicken and rice, grits, and pulled pork are some southern specialties that have been enjoyed by locals and visitors for many decades. If you want to experience a little bit of your grandmother's home cooking but would like to add a spin to your meal, try some cuisine that is offered at a modern southern restaurant. Choose A Restaurant Type A fine dining, casual, or buffet-style restaurant may all offer an abundance of meals, but the type of restaurant that you choose can impact your dining experience.

Are You Wanting To Add Pizzaz To Your Meals?
Do you feel like you're in a cooking rut? Maybe you tried many new recipes when you first got married. Then you had kids and it seemed like there was always somebody who didn't like certain foods you had prepared. Now you're in a different time when you want to cook with a flair again. From tweaking your recipes to buying things like flavor-infused extra virgin olive oil, here are some ideas that might help you to add pizzaz to your meals.

6 Ways To Jazz Up Generic Waffle Dough
Buying waffle dough in large batches is a great way to save money, but eating the same waffles over and over again can get a little mundane. Thankfully, there are some ways to jazz up generic waffle dough and give it all new appeal. Here are six such ideas. 1. Add chocolate syrup. What could be better than vanilla waffles? Chocolate waffles! All you need to do to make chocolate waffles is add about a tablespoon of chocolate syrup for each 1/2 cup of waffle batter.

Handle With Care: 4 Tips To Protect Your Restaurant Glassware
If you own a restaurant, you've invested a lot of time and money into making the venture successful. That includes purchasing the perfect glassware for your dining room. The last thing you want is for your crew to mishandle the supplies, or break the glassware. Here are four steps you should follow to protect the delicate glassware in your restaurant. Ensure Safe Handling When it comes to your restaurant glassware, you've got to ensure safe handling.

Are You Planning The Food For A Business Meeting?
Do you have a monthly business meeting where you and those with whom you work go over things like new business and weekly agendas? Are you a department head? Maybe you are the right-hand person to your company's owner or manager. In either case, have you been given the job of planning food for your next business meeting? Maybe you have everything under control, and you don't need any ideas. If so, carry on!

Mexican Cuisine Catering Ideas For Kids' Parties
When planning your child's birthday party, you have a lot of things such as presents, favors, and decor to consider. The last thing you probably feel like doing is spending time in the kitchen, cooking and cleaning up, when you have so much on your mind. Hiring your favorite local restaurant to cater the celebration will allow you to focus on the other items on your to-do list.  While there are a variety of different types of foods, such as pizza or pasta, that will please the young guests, turn the party into a fiesta with Mexican cuisine.

Preparing Coffee With Ease By Using Coffee Pods
Making coffee using pods has become standard today. Many customers have reported that making great beverages using these pods is simple, and they never have to worry about the coffee getting stale.  Hot Beverage Pods Were Designed With Durability and Safety in Mind People who buy coffee grounds in large bags will often struggle to keep that coffee fresh. Coffee grounds are typically sold in bags that cannot be fully sealed again, so the coffee grounds will quickly get exposed to too much moisture and air.