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6 Ways to Make Decorative Cucumbers

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This post was originally published on July 24, 2011 Generally, we peel cucumbers all the way. Sometimes and for the healthier of it, we slice them right away without peeling, or dash the slices with salt and eat them crunchily.   Since cucumber is always available, delicious, and easy to slice; you too can serve the veggie in nice-looking slices.  This is your time to make fresh cucumber to look like the pros do - which does not even have to be difficult. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy an item.  1) Peeled Cucumber  This is the most common style. Cut off both ends of your cucumber. Using a kitchen knife or a vegetable peeler, peel the entire vegetable. For some art, run a fork all the way down your peeled vegetable.  Move over then slide again until the entire cucumber has been lined with the fork. Slice cucumber into 1/4 thick rounds. 2) Striped Cucumber  Trim both ends of your cucumber.  Using a k
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Herbes de Provence - The French Herb Mix

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This post was originally published on May 29, 2013 Have you ever tried Herbes de Provence? Note:   This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy an item.  _____ Even if you're not in France, you can get your own crock of  herbes de Provence  online or at any gourmet store.  Other than the benefits of herbs , I was attracted to the cute ceramic pot. Isn't it pretty? So to get a share of the French and Italian gourmet world, I looked for some and bought mine (just without the crockpot 😇). It's funny as I don't often use mixed herbs every day. However, there's something in it that makes me happy feeling I have them in my kitchen.  Do you also want to get your own Herbes de Provence crockpot? You can buy it here . Herbes de Provence, or  Provençal herbs , is a blend of French aromatic herbs that flourish in the hills of Southern France during the hot summer months. It consists of  lavender, fennel, rosemary, basil,
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The Best Grill Rubs

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This post was originally published on August 25, 2011 Grill rubs are a combination of spices and herbs that infuse flavor on food prior to grilling. Even the humblest blend of salt, pepper, and sugar can be enough to make food super tasty.  Rubs made of fresh ingredients usually make the best ones. Add cayenne, paprika, tarragon, and other spices, and your grilling is at its best. Note:   This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy an item.  Making the best grill rub is adding flavor to the food and establish a taste.  Salt is the best ingredient and a good way to begin a rub. Whether you like your dish to come out a little salty, sweet, peppery, or spicy; the salt  helps your rub to penetrate the food and bring together the flavors of your different ingredients. You may choose to use: Table salt , a v ery fine-grained salt. Kosher salt is b ristly-coarse  grains and easier to pick up with your fingers and spread over food. Sea sal
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Parsley - The Herb for Garnishing, Flavoring and Medicine

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*This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy an item. This petite leafy thing is often discarded by diners as "just a garnish," yet parsley has persistently pushed its way as among the most useful and healthy culinary herbs. My sister is a garnish eater, but not me! She's so fond of stealing parsley from our plates (during dine-outs) and pop it in her mouth.  Parsley is a staple in her kitchen and every time she makes special dinner, it's so amusing of her opening the door for us with hands and arms of fresh parsley while leading us to the kitchen. We loved the smell in the kitchen... perfect... soothing and relaxing. Perhaps it's what parsley is about. What is Parsley? Parsley is one of the most well-liked herbs grown in herb gardens everywhere purposely for flavoring, as a garnish, or for medicinal use. It has saw-like curly or flat leaves that grow to around 12 inches tall and cultivated in we
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