1. Introduction
Citrus is a genus of fruit-trees of the family Rutaceae. It is Asiatic origin and are cultivated throughout the warmer parts of the world (5). The trees are typically aromatic because of the presence of glands in the leaves, flowers and fruits which produce essential oils. These oils are extracted for use in perfumes, to flavour drinks and used in confectionary. These oils ar Continue reading “Antianxiety and Antidepressive Effects of Essential Oils of Citrus Spp in Mice”
When Herb gardening, first and foremost you must have a plan before you begin your endeavor. This is the first deadly sin herb gardeners commit consistently. You can grow an herb garden for cooking, or medicine or beauty. Choose which one will fulfill your needs, or have beds or containers for all three. If you are a beginner it is best to start off with just one so that you are not overwhelmed. You want this to be fun and creative, not a Continue reading “Herb Gardening and the Seven Deadly Sins”
There is nothing more pleasing than walking right outside your
kitchen door and finding all the spices you’ll need for a tasty
and fresh dinner. How about picking a bit of rosemary for those
lamp chops, or cutting a bit of that fresh dill for that
flounder you’re baking, or pulling some fresh oregano leaves to
add to that spaghetti sauce or snipping some fresh basal for a
tomato, mozzarella cheese and basal salad. The availability of
fresh her Continue reading “Culinary Herb Gardening”
Exploring Culinary Arts Schools in New England
The largest population in New England may be in Boston, MA, but the culinary arts scene in that region of the country extends even far and wide. Small mountain towns and seaside villages have a long history of unique fare (lobster, anyone?), and anyone looking to a career in the culinary arts would be well-advised to look for schools and jobs in Massachusetts or beyond. You Continue reading “Exploring Culinary Arts Schools in New England”
Becoming a cook is a much trendier profession than it used to be. With more programs, schools, and vocational training regiments out there that are producing professional chefs, getting into the business looks very attractive to many. With the quality of cooking improving so much over the past decade, the awareness of what kinds of ingredients people want is also improving.
At a culinary arts institute, you can learn how to cre Continue reading “Diets Come Into Play at Culinary Arts Institute”