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A disposable BBQ is as safe as the person using it. There is a difference between a well-done steak and a burnt steak. As far as cooking a steak well done, I personally don’t understand why someone would want to ruin a perfectly good bit of meat. (comments below please) But in answer to this […]
Stewing beef in a slow cooker for a long period of time will make it tender and break it down. But this comes at a price. You also lose a lot of the nutrients and flavour. A much better option would be turning the heat down and leave it on a low heat, so the […]
Can you eat prosciutto raw? Yes, you can eat naturally cured Italian prosciutto raw. Prosciutto is a type of cured ham that is a staple of Italian cuisine. It is made by dry-curing the hind leg of a pig with sea salt for several months, which results in a distinctive flavor and texture. Naturally cured […]
Backpacking southeast Asia Facebook Twitter Youtube Pinterest Instagram Wow, 3 months backpacking through Southeast Asia. For many, truly a dream come true, but how much money should you take? and how much will it cost? This will obviously vary with each person as everyone is different and what may suit one person may not be […]
Yes, you can become a professional chef without qualifications, No experience, no qualifications, no worry. There is plenty of work for everyone.. Most of my chefs jobs I applied for never even asked me what qualifications I had; they were more interested in what experience I had. Unfortunately, it is a bit of a catch […]
Do army chefs have to fight during a war battle? When you join the Army, first and foremost you join as a soldier. Whether you are a driver, a mechanic, medic, or even a Chef you will first be trained as a Soldier. In a worst-case scenario, you will have to fight to defend yourself […]
YES. A chef’s job is stressful. And apparently childbirth is too. But as in both cases, the end result is rewarding. Working as a chef in a kitchen is not a job, it’s a way of life, it will make you or break you and it takes a certain breed to withstand the pressure, unsociable […]