cooking
The activity of preparing food.
Synonyms
cuisine
cookery
How canning works
Knowing how canning works allows us to make sure we have the best outcome in our canning process and also gives us a way to understand if everything worked the way it should have.
Cooking quick tips
The key to speed cooking, the art of cooking with economy both in time and effort.
Flavors of the world
There are some blends of flavors that are traditional in a particular area or country. These define much of the cuisine in the region and many have become classic flavoring combinations in international cuisines.
The art of dining Chinese style
Chinese dining traditions go back thousands of years. The elaborate customs are an interesting mixture of practicality, superstition and social inertia. Westerners aren't expected to know the details but, as with learning a bit of the local language, it always helps. Following them will make for an enjoyable new experience and bring pleasure to a gracious host.
The ancient culinary art of China
In many cultures, eating is a means of providing sustenance for the body. That is true in Chinese cuisine as well, of course. But for the Chinese, dining is a much larger part of life. It is an art used as part of a celebration, even when attached to no special event.
Szechuan style cuisine
Surrounded by mountains, including the famed Himalayas to the north, Szechuan province has given the world a unique cuisine.
Shanghai style cuisine
Shanghai is one of the most prosperous, active and cosmopolitan cities in the world. At any given time there are over a thousand major construction projects taking place in this city of over 20 million. It should come as no surprise, therefore, that the cuisine of this region should be equally cosmopolitan.
Mandarin style cuisine
Mandarin style cuisine is a delight to the eye as well as the palette. In Mandarin style cooking, presentation is key. Whether making a delicious Peking Duck or simply a bit of Mu Shu Pork, it has to be done with style.
Hunan style cuisine
The Hunan province in China is home to over 64 million people. Located near the center of this vast country, it has received cooking influences from far and wide.
Chinese food
Chinese food is famous for its bright colors, beautiful forms, tempting aromas and variety of flavors. It is more than the straight-forward, plentiful and cheap fare we are used to see in many Chinese restaurants over the world.