Cooking Tips and Links

Here are some helpful cooking tips and links from your Home Cooking Consultant Personal Chef Service. The information provided is about cooking topics and news that may be of interest to you. Items posted here do not necessarily express the opinion of Chef Lia.

Cooking Healthy

Safer Food Storage - Organic Style Magazine this article discusses the various containers food can be stored and heated in safely.

Good Carbs can help you lose weight - using whole grains such as bulgar, barley, and quinoa along with vegetables and protein can really satisfy your hunger and help you lose weight. There is a multitude of recipes that mimic risottos and pilafs using these magical grains.

Portion Control - eating the right portions can keep your diet on track. The easiest way to visualize how much of each food group you should eat is to draw sections on a paper plate. Half of the plate should be for your vegetables. A quarter for protein and the other quarter for a good starch/carb. Once you get used to these portions, you will begin to see the results!

Did You Know?

Storing celery in aluminum foil keeps it fresh longer.
Rubbing your hands on stainless steel after cutting onions will get rid of the odor.

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Chef Lia's Recommended Food Media Sites

The Gilded Fork™ -is a leading culinary website celebrating the sensual pleasures of food with articles on cooking techniques, gastronomy, sensuality, wine exploration, and a collection of innovative recipes. (Chef Lia works in the Test Kitchen!).

Chef Lia's Recommended Food Products

King Arthur Flour - if you like to bake here is a great resource for baking goods.
Republic of Tea - purveyor of premium teas.
Barilla Pasta - the new Plus pasta is multi-grain alternative to regular pasta.

Cooking Techniques and References

MyPyramid.gov - the new food pyramid guidelines.
Chef Armand Vanderstigchel - my favorite chef and author of "Wings Across America" and others.
Cooks Illustrated - home of America's test kitchen.
Cuisine At Home Magazine - No advertisements, just great cooking info and recipes.
Cooking Light Magazine - Great recipes and healthy lifestyle information.
Food Network - cable food channel online.
USDA National Nutrient Database - search for a variety of foods and the nutrient content.
Knowledge.com Cooking Links - a large list of cooking links.