Red yeast rice is produced by cultivating M purpureus on polished rice. The fully cultured rice is then either sold as the dried grain, or cooked and pasteurized to be sold as a wet paste, or dried and pulverized to be sold as a fine powder. China is the world’s largest producer of red yeast rice. It has been used for centuries by the Chinese as a spice. This is what gives Peking duck its red color. As well as its culinary uses it has been doc (more…)

People touring all the important historic cities of China; prioritize their travel to Xian. Located in the middle of the Central Plains of the Yellow River Basin, Xian stands between Qinling Mountain to the north and the Weihe River to the south. The city of Xian is a living contrast of preserved monuments and history and a modern Chinese metropolis.

Places to visit in Xian:

Xian was once the largest city in the world and the cap (more…)

There is something relaxing about cooking a favorite meal at home. The delicious aromas while the food is cooking and then there is the final product awaiting your taste buds. Have you ever given any thought to taking your love and passion for food and making it into a career?

Many people are finding rewarding careers in the food industry. Culinary schools are experiencing record enrollment thanks in part to television shows su (more…)

In a world where the idea of a four-year college is often pushed onto high school kids as their only viable option, an education from a culinary school might not seem valuable or even necessary. However, a degree in the culinary arts can enrich many facets of your life simultaneously. With a cooking degree, you can start a brand new career, or work toward advancements in your current position. Even if you don’t want a career in the culinary (more…)