Cooking Classics: Thai, a Step-by-step Cookbook (Cooking Classics) (Cooking Classics)

Discover the best of Thai cooking in this first title in a series of cookbooks showcasing the best of the cuisines in Asia. Now you can replicate with ease, the distinctive flavours of timeless Thai favourites including the aromatic and savoury Hot Basil and Minced Meat Rice, piquant Dry Curry Beef with Lychee and crispy, fragrant roasted Lemongrass Chicken. Each recipe is written in easy-to-follow, step-by-step format, with clearly taken photographs to illustrate each step, and the final dish. Included is also a section on Thai food culture and Thai cooking techniques to provide readers with a greater insight into the cuisine.

The History Of Tea

According to ancient Chinese mythology, tea was first discovered in 2737 B.C by Chinese emperor Shen Nung. It is said that while his servant was boiling water one day, a few leaves from a nearby camellia sinensi tree fell into the pot, turning the water brown peaking the emperors curiosity. Upon tasting this newfound concoction the emperor found it to be surprisingly refreshing and thus tea was born.

English Breakfast

Earl Grey

Jasmine

Chai

Thankfully, tea is widely affordable today. In fact, most of the tea we drink is of the blended variety. Tea blends were created to uphold flavor quality and to reduce the cost
of production by mixing premium blends with standard teas. The taste of pure tea is never consistent because various factors such as geographical location and harvest time affect its flavor. Tea masters use various herbs, flowers and essential oils to achieve the uniform taste and quality that avid tea drinkers expect in every cup.

You might be surprised to know that tea is the second most popular beverage in the world, behind water. With at least 2000 varieties grown in over 25 countries it is no wonder people have fallen in love with its robust flavor and health benefits.

As tea continues to gain popularity, new blends are constantly being created and discovered. So drink up and enjoy!

Some of the most popular blends include:

Seasons Skewers Thai Coconut Lime

As featured in the New York Times. Package of 10 Thai Coconut Lime Seasoned Skewers: a tropical blend of coconut, ginger, lemongrass, red pepper and kaffir lime. ** Medium Recipe: Chili Lime Chicken Skewers with Salsa Sour Cream Each Seasoned Skewer features all natural flavors with natural essential oils and herbal extracts. The skewers are fat free and sodium free. Flavors are infused in just 15 minutes! Benefits of using a Seasoned Skewer include: No mess. Flavor from the inside out. Grill, bake or roast. Consistent flavor delivery for meat, poultry, fish and vegetables. Easy prep. Food does not spin on rectangular skewer. Healthy eating made simple for the busy life. Fun party item. Here are the 5 steps for a great and flavorful meal: Place the food item on the skewer or skewer the item. Let the food stay on the skewer for 10 - 15 minutes. Cook with the skewers in place-on a grill, in the oven, on the stovetop, on an electric grill - wherever you like. Your food will continue to soak up flavor. Add salt and pepper, if desired. Enjoy!
Customer Review: Great Flavor!
I was very skeptical when I saw these in the store but, on the advice of the lady behind the counter, decided to purchase the citrus rosemary variety. I was very pleased with the flavor and they are perfect if you are trying to limit the fat and sodium in your diet. Why didn't I give the product a 5 star rating? The skewers are thicker than regular wooden skewers and while trying to skewer them through some of my veggies (e.g. mushrooms), the veggies split right in half. Didn't have this problem with the shrimp.
Customer Review: Awesome product!
We received these as a gift for Christmas and they languished in the cupboard for several months... I mean, how great could seasoned skewers be? Well, we were wrong. We've had 2 BBQ's in the last 2 weeks, and these nifty skewers have been the star attraction! Not only do they smell good, but they add great taste to the meat (in our case chicken). Also the package has a great recipe for Sweet Chili Soy Sauce, which is just heavenly. I recommend these to any foodies out there who have a desire for something different or those who enjoy the sweet taste of coconut lime. 5 stars.

How Papa John's, Pizza Hut, and Domino's Pizza Became The Big Three

Franchise locations are abundant with all three companies. In fact, all of Domino's Pizza's international pizza shops are franchised.

Pizza Hut as well as Domino's Pizza have been prominently featured and referenced in several films, television shows, and even video games. They are the first two pizza shops that come to mind when most people pick up the phone to order a pizza. Papa John's has however made a great deal of progress and become a significant threat to the other two. Frank Carney, one of the co-founders of Pizza Hut, has actually been a Papa John's franchisee since 1994 (who left Pizza Hut in 1980). Frank was even featured in a Papa John's commercial, in which he entered a Pizza Hut stockholders meeting wearing a Papa John's apron, and said, "Sorry guys, I found a better pizza".

The three biggest pizza brands in the United States are Pizza Hut, followed by Domino's Pizza, and then Papa John's. Pizza Hut is also the largest pizza restaurant chain in the entire world. Their respective success mirrors how long they've been in business. Pizza Hut opened its first restaurant in 1958, the first Domino's Pizza arrived in 1960, and then Papa John's didn't come along until 1985.

When it comes to pizza advertising, all three companies regularly implement very aggressive marketing campaigns and are always in direct competition with each other. Menu items are rotated frequently based on public reception, and new pizza styles and side items are always in development. Papa John's pizza used to stick to their basic menu formula, but recently have started following the trend of marketing and rotating new items. Papa John's is also a big favorite for people who prefer to order online. They were the first of the big three to make online ordering available all throughout the United States.