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For the purpose of this essay I chose to look at some aspects in the evolution of cooking, from its emergence in its simplest forms centuries ago to its characteristics nowadays, constantly growing and developing. I selected this topic especially because I am interested in cooking and was curious too discover more aspects in its development and ways it can be approached from so many different angles, all very interesting and revealing in relation to human kind and society in general. I was surprised to see how many ways one can discuss cooking.

At its beginnings, cooking was nothing more than a survival element. It appeared as humans discovered fire (Wrangham 2) and was used in order….

Perfecting the Art of Cooking…Vegan
Many people believe are challenged by the idea of preparing a vegan meal that is healthy, truly tastes good -- and is ethical from sourcing to eating. Yet, with a little planning and preparation, a vegan meal can be even more satisfying than one that contains animal protein. This essay will describe the steps in the process of making a vegan dish containing kale, potato, chickpeas, couscous, and olive oil.

Good vegan cooking depends on an understanding of how to source food in order to obtain the freshest possible ingredients and, if organic food is an objective, how to ensure the recipe ingredients have been grown according to organic standards. Shopping for this vegan meal is relatively straightforward, and involves purchasing a can of chickpeas, a bunch of kale, about six small thin-skinned new potatoes, a bulb of garlic, and half a cup of dried couscous. The….

For example, purees and smoothies are examples of suspensions. They combine foods with water or another liquid, and they make the liquid thicker and more flavorful. Another example is nonfat milk, which suspends milk-proteins in water. Jellies, ice cream, and even vegetable shortening are types of suspensions, and so are chocolate drinks. Suspensions also serve a vital purpose in the kitchen. They can be used to thicken another ingredient. For example, adding a puree to a soup or sauce to thicken it. They can be used to blend ingredients together to form a new type of food, like nut butters and chocolate, and they can be used to bind things together, such as with mayonnaise. They create flavorful sauces like hollandaise that add a new dimension to a food, and they create healthful drinks when they combine to make smoothies. Special suspensions like emulsions are often a combination of….

Glass is formed by the rapid cooling of molten substances below their glass transition point without time allowed for regular crystal lattices to form (Matbase 2011; Lenntech 2011). The specific glass that is likely used for these lids is a borosilicate glass, composed of a mixture of silica, boric oxide, and certain oxides; silica is the main component in almost all commercial types of glass, and the boron helps to increase the heat resistance of the glass (Lenntech 2011). Like other types of glass, this glass would also be resistant to corrosion and is entirely non-porous, meaning it will not become stained or degraded by foods nor will it impart any tastes (Matbase 2011; Lenntech 2011).
Forming Processes

There are several different possible methods that Le Creuset might use in the actual forging of the aluminum and the stainless steel that make up the composition of these cooking pans. Given the….

Hard Work Is Critical in a Cooking Career
If I had to choose one value that governs my life I would choose the value of hard work. My parents raised me to believe that one will be rewarded in many ways for the effort of hard work and it is something that I apply to everything I do. Hard work is a very simple value to perform. It simply means that I try my best in everything I do. If a job needs to be handled I take care of it. While others may wait to see if someone else does it. Or believe it is not their task to perform, I will just get it done and move on to the next task. Hard work is something that has helped me in many aspects of my life including school.

I believe that this value, which is important to me, will be….

Home Cooking for Better Health
Over the past few decades, there has been a dramatic shift in the eating habits of Americans. 40 years ago, most American families enjoyed meals together, prepared at home. Soon, T.V. meals were introduced shortly followed by the influx of fast-food chains such as McDonalds as well as take-out restaurants. With the fast-food era came an increase in chronic diseases, obesity, food-borne illnesses and a deficit in nutritional intake. Cooking at home allows you to control the method of meal preparation and the quality of ingredients used. Home provides the opportunity for maximum nutritional value. Meals prepared at home allow people to control calories, fat content and avoid foods that one should avoid. Studies have shown that fast-food and eating out is linked to obesity. Without home cooked meals, you essentially have little or no control over what you actually consume. Doing otherwise, leaves a person….

Business Proposal
Food Emporium -- Business Proposal

This business proposal outlines an emerging model for food preparation. The business will be called the "Food Emporium" and will be located in the downtown Kuwait City area. The overall trend in food services is one that is learning towards health and this trend is expected to develop exponentially as more and more consumers become more health conscious and discover the advantages of living healthier lifestyles. The model consists of some combination or blend of a coffee shop, a cooking school, and retail shop mixed into one spread across two floors. Customers can partake in any of the activities within the store; however it is recommended that they enjoy all three simultaneously to receive the full experience that the location has to offer.

The layout is carefully designed to ensure that the most effective use of space is maintained. On the top floor is the coffee….

Vitamin C for Common Cold
What is Vitamin C?

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble ingredient that is essential for the health of human beings. It is essential for normal growth and development and it has consumed regularly. Since Vitamin C dissolves in water, the excess amounts leave the human body through urine and this means the body needs a constant supply of this vitamin everyday. The body cannot store vitamin C in any form.

One of the primary role of vitamin C is to repair the body cells and tissues and to prevent free radicals and toxins from getting accumulated in the body. It repairs wounds and makes them heal faster. The free radicals are known to play a role in cancer and heart diseases and good amount of vitamin C everyday helps to prevent any damage.

Sources of vitamin C

Most fruits and vegetables contain some amounts of vitamin….

Peppers in the Mexican Culture
Chili peppers are a member of the Capsicum food group; the principal pigment is chlorophylls a and b (chlorophylls are "a complex macrocyclic compounds with an extensive system of conjugated double bonds") (Roth, 2014). There are 27 different species of Capsicum. The hot taste comes from alkaloid chemicals (capsaicinoids -- capsaicin C18H27NO3).

On January 1, 1493, Christopher Columbus was exploring the north coast of what is today Haiti when he found a plant that he figured must be related to the black pepper. He wrote in his log: "This pepper that local Indians use as seasoning grows everywhere here and is more valuable than black pepper or melegueta pepper" (Roth, p. 1). Columbus brought chili peppers to Europe and they were widely dispersed into Asia. Benefits: rich in vitamins A and C; carotene is an antioxidant that helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood (Timbrook).

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Culture
Food History of French Cuisine

What is the geographical location of France and why would it have an affect on the French cuisine? (i.e., what is the weather condition in France and does that play an affect as to why they eat the foods they eat and what foods do they eat mostly?).

The geographic location of France makes it an ideal place for agriculture that can affect cuisine. Why? Because France's climate is mild, and the growing season is long. That means farmers can grow more food throughout the year, and that means that more fresh food is available for cooking and eating all year round. It doesn't often get too cold in France, and in the summer it can get quite warm, which helps food ripen and mature.

The countryside is also fairly level and has good soil, and that helps create a good growing situation, too. If you ever watch….

Culture
Food History of North America Cuisine

What is the geographical location of North America and why it would have an effect on the North America cuisine? (i.e., what is the weather condition in North America and does that play an affect as to why they eat the foods they eat and what foods do they eat mostly).

North America is a vast area that has many different geographical areas and so, they have an amazing affect on the food that North Americans eat. The long shorelines provide every kind of seafood from Alaskan king crab to Maine Lobster. The interior of North America is made up of prairie, both in the U.S. And Canada, and it is fertile, flat soil that is easily farmed. The area provides food to the entire world.

Because the area is so vast, the weather is different throughout North America, and influences the foods eaten throughout the area.….

The garden was located at the back of the unit, and instead of watching television or aimlessly wandering the halls, I witnessed the residents spend hours tilling the soil, planting seeds, tending the young shoots, harvesting the fruits of their labor, and finally cooking and serving their creations. What can be more inspiring than knowing you can feed yourself and your friends? The change in their appearance was remarkable. Gardening and cooking was not just a hobby, it was a metaphor for their ability to regenerate themselves in mind and body.
My dream is to own my own restaurant, a place where all of the food on the menu is grown and raised on-premises. I would also like to employ members of the community along with professional hospitality staff to serve in the restaurant and tend the garden. My hero is Dan Barber, a man who has successfully united his….

NYC African Restaurants
African Restaurants

African Restaurants in NYC

The restaurant's soft industrial lighting makes the chrome gleam. A soft and expansive backdrop of blue gives the space a cool and slightly futuristic industrial like a hip loft in the future. Exposed brick walls are tinged in a blue sheen and the distressed wood chairs and tables have been stained steel gray and have marble table tops. In three weeks, Cisse Elhadji, the owner of Ponty Bistro in Midtown, will open his new restaurant La Terengea. Located at 144 West 139th St., the restaurant us nestled in between the Hudson and Harlem rivers a few blocks west of the City College of New York. The location of the restaurant is quite lucrative given its relative proximity to both Central Park as well as Yankee Stadium.

Though Elhadji has succeeded once with an African restaurant, La Teregenga is still a gamble. For the first time….

Treme
Explain your plan for dealing with risk by developing a contingency plan

The risk embedded within the overall market is that of uncertain macroeconomic factors and their overall implications on consumer confidence. Unemployment remains stubbornly high at 7.7%. Unemployment has never seen these levels since the great depression (Beaudreau, 1996). Median incomes in the United States have fallen from $51,000 prior to 2008 to a now more modest $48,000 (DeNavas, 2012). During this period however, commodity prices have increased. The prices of gas, food, utilities, and rent have all increased over the past 5 years. This puts a strain on consumer confidence and consumer spending. This affects Treme as the restaurant relies on the discretionary income of individual customers to generate profit. As such a contingency plan is warranted in the event of adverse economic circumstances. The main sources of risk for the company will be changing consumer sentiments, and adverse….

Thomas Keller: Classic Innovator
Thomas Keller

Thomas Keller: Innovating the Classics

Any restaurateur will tell you that earning a star from Michelin, the definitive organization for recognizing quality in restaurants, is no easy task. Some chefs and owners work for decades to achieve one star for one restaurant. Yet Thomas Keller, the California chef responsible for some of the most celebrated restaurants in the country, was able to garner a three-star Michelin rating for two of his establishments in a two-year period. Not only was Keller able to impress the Michelin organization with the quality of food and service at his restaurants, he was also able to parlay his love and knowledge of food into a national culinary identity through several cookbooks, television appearances, media interviews, and even film consulting. While he may now fit the definition of a "celebrity chef," Keller remains entirely committed to the act of cooking and to the….