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As fish has such a small amount of connective tissue, it requires very little cooking. If it is overcooked, the flakes fall apart and the fibers become tough, dry and tasteless. There are several ways of cooking fish, but the cooking process should, in general, be short and gentle. Although fillets are more popular, most cooks agree that fish on the bone – as with meat – has more flavors.

Frying – This is a popular method, and fish can be both shallow-and deep-fried. For both processes the flesh of the fish must be coated with egg and breadcrumbs, batter, flour or oatmeal – to protect the delicate flesh. Usually fillets of fish are cooked in this way. A vegetable oil should be used (if deep-frying, the oil should only be used for fish), but a combination of butter and oil is best and tastiest for shallow-frying. Read more…

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The beginning baker may find that baking can be complicated if an individual does not know what they are doing. Here you’ll find some cooking tips and guidelines to assist you if you are one of these individuals.

There are a few steps that should be followed first before an individual gets started. These cooking tips will prevent most disasters from happening. The first thing to remember is always read through the entire recipe before beginning. This will ensure that all necessary ingredients are on hand before you start. Check all expiration dates on all non perishable supplies. Read more…

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Coffee is grown in many parts of the world. Each of these origin coffees will have the unique characteristics based on climate, soil, agriculture and processing. The Indonesian countries that produce coffee are: Sumatra, Sulawesi, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Java. Indonesia is the third largest coffee producing region in the world. However, these regions only cultivate a small portion of arabica beans and are highly sought after.

Sumatra is probably the best known of the Indonesian coffees. Coffee has been produced in Sumatra since the 1700s. There is little regional distinction between coffees produced in different areas of Sumatra, so coffees sold as Estate coffees (from a particular farm) are rare. Read more…

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Customers are the lifeblood of any restaurant. Without customers, nothing else really matters, does it? Getting customers into your restaurant should be the number one priority of a restaurant owner.

It is easier said than done. Every slick advertising salesperson will try to sell you THEIR way is the BEST way to get more customers to your establishment. How do you know which method is the best? Unfortunately, until very recently, you didn’t.

The old, traditional method of attracting new customers was what I like to call the “spaghetti approach.” You simply buy every type of advertising you can find, throw it ALL against the wall, and hope some of it sticks! (just like spaghetti) Read more…

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