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The Best Movie About Food EVER!!!!
There's this movie by John Favreau called Chef. If you have never seen it. Go and watch it. Watch it tonight. It’s really worth it. We are not sure if it's on Netflix and if it isn't we would not be surprised. Because, in our experience, Netflix never has the movies...
The Martha Stewart Story You Were Never Told
You know who Martha Stewart is right? She is a renaissance lady of sorts. Very successful in a bunch of things. Like homemaking, cooking, and publishing. But we are sure you knew all of this. And we are also sure that you knew she was sentenced to 5 five months in...
Asparagus 101: Methods of Cooking Asparagus (3 Credits)
Did you know asparagus has two completely different tastes depending on how you cook it? If you are interested in learning how to REALLY cook asparagus let’s discuss. Asparagus is a springtime vegetable and the best time to buy a bunch is a few weeks into the spring...
If You Are American Then Everything Will “Taste Like Chicken”
There's a running joke throughout the world that Americans compare the taste of every meat to chicken. It's funny but true. For example, if you asked us to describe the taste of lamb. We could only compare it to chicken. To us, Lamb tastes like a meatier more...
Sleepless in Seattle
So there is this movie called Sleepless in Seattle. Have you heard of it? It is a romantic comedy starring Tom Hanks. There are three reasons, we think you should watch this movie. If you have not already. 1. It stars Tom Hanks. Can you think of a movie starring Tom...
A YouTube Cooking Show You Need to Be Watching!
So a little birdie was talking to us the other day. The "birdie" was telling us that you have been neglecting him. This birdie, was actually, a really cool cooking show on YouTube. WE know. WE know...... You may not care for blogs, and you definitely may not care for...
Recipes from the Backroads
Do you like nature? Have you ever driven or walked along some backroads? Here at BookSumo we are always shocked by the number of people who've never taken a hike. Please stay with us here. There is a point to this. And the point relates to good cooking. Specifically...
The Best Brand of Ice Cream That You Never Heard Of
If we asked you what is the best brand of ice cream? What would you say? Which brand comes to mind first? For us, and for most people. Ben & Jerry's comes to mind. Then Häagen-Dazs, then Maggie Moos. But we bet you never heard of Maggie Moos. Well look it up its a...
It’s All Greek to Us
Do you want to hear a story about why Greek cuisine holds a special place in our heart? We hope so. The reason is a place called: Pita Pit. Pita Pit, is a gyro franchise that focuses on preparing delicious and healthy Greek Style Pitas. We absolutely loved them. There...
Stop Making These Mistakes in the Kitchen
Would you be interested in learning some cooking mistakes that everyone makes? We've been researching these for a while. And we want to share some of them with you. And if you learn them they will be very valuable to your cooking. Ok are you ready for them? Here they...
Towards a Greater Understanding of Flavor
Would you like to learn some of our findings on flavor? We were reviewing this cookbook by America's Test Kitchen. The book is called: The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook. It’s a great book and the introduction is very valuable. The book talks about some essentials for...
Welcome to Cajun Country: Real Easy Cajun Cooking
You know Emeril right? He is a very successful Chef in the US. His claim to fame was using the word: "BAM!" as he proceeded to add spices to his food. It's hard to catch his shows on TV, but if you can, you should watch him cook. It is very entertaining. But we want...
Dealing with All Your Cooking Misconceptions
There are so many misconceptions in cooking that sometimes it’s amazing. An entire book could be published about cooking myths and debunking them. But for now, let’s just discuss a few simple myths that you probably believe. Some may be obscure to you, but trust us, a...
The Best Thing About Boston i.e. A Real Easy Boston Baked Beans Recipe
The best thing about Boston in our opinion are the baked beans. They are so sweet and savory that it is almost impossible in our opinion to not enjoy them. So we want to share some of the details on how easy they are to make. You will need the following ingredients:...
A Poem About Dinner That Is Probably Better Than Edgar Allan Poe
So what are we having for dinner? Will it be tasty? Will it be, a winner? A time for friends, a time for family. A time for reflection, and a time for bammily. So we ask again. What's for dinner? Will it be tasty? Will it be a winner? A poem by BookSumo Press. Isn't...
The Top 10 Chefs and Cooks of All TIME!
Watch these chefs and read their books. They are our Top 10. Your cooking knowledge will increase tenfold: Alton Brown Anthony Bourdain Martin Yan Lidia Bastianich Jacques Pépin Joan Roca i Fontané Emeril Lagasse Julia Child Wolfgang Puck Gordon James Ramsay A lot of...
3 Kitchen Tools Under $10.00 on Amazon
We all need deals sometimes and we all love inexpensive and useful products. When you are bored try doing this for a change of pace. Pick a small amount of money, like $15 dollars or $30 dollars. Some disposable amount of money you can waste and go on Amazon and look...
How to Begin Understanding the Science of Good Cooking
So a few days we were chatting about the best cooking shows that need to be watched on a regular basis. The shows were ranked by the amount of cooking knowledge they deliver and how entertaining each show is. But in our opinion the most educational show, and the most...
Top 10 Cooking Shows You Need To Be Watching!
Want to know the top 10 cooking shows we never miss here at BookSumo? Of course, the team here doesn't watch too much TV but, if we can catch any of these shows we watch and love watching them. Here they are. The top 10 cooking shows you need to be watching right now....
A Secret Spice Mix from the French Riviera
So you may or may not know. But you should know. We love spices here at BookSumo. And we think you like spices too. If you came to the house of any BookSumo employee the first thing they would show you is there spice collection. If you are a real cook your cabinet...
Something That Can Replace Fries Completely
What can be better than French fries? Or shall we say "Freedom Fries". Remember the "Freedom Fries" phase? Of course no one understands the exact reason we were saying "Freedom Fries" all across America. But now that the era of "Freedom Fries" is over. It’s definitely...
Bacon Secrets: How to Properly Cook Bacon. Something You Were Never Taught
During a trip a BookSumo food lover met a chef. The chef dropped some real knowledge that we would like to share with you. The knowledge relates to bacon and was the chef's #1 tip for anyone venturing into the kitchen. He said: "Cook your bacon in the oven and it will...
Almost Like a Pancake But Thinner and With More Class
There's this comedy movie called Talladega Nights. It stars Will Ferrell and he plays an American Nascar driver, named Ricky Bobby, who at one point in time is the top dog in Nascar. The point of the movie is, Ricky loses everything when a talented French Formula One...
Buffalo Style Cooking 202: Delicious Fries with a Homemade Buffalo Sauce
What do you think about buffalo? Not Buffalo, NY, or the buffalo animal. We're talking about buffalo style cooking. Buffalo Wings, Buffalo Chicken, Buffalo Fries, Buffalo Dumplings, etc. One of our absolute favorite dishes is buffalo fries. Let's learn how to make...
Understanding Plantains: How to Make Platanos Maduros and Tostones
Why do bananas wear suntan lotion? ..... Because they peel. OK this is last corny joke we will use in a blog post, but maybe not. But we need to talk about Latin cuisine and specially plantains, which are a cousin to the normal banana. One of the easiest authentic...
What is a Pâté? How to Make Pâté and Why Pâté is Better Than Butter
What can be better than butter? Because if you think about it we use butter for so many things besides frying. But arguably butter's most useful purpose is as a spread for toast. So what can be better than butter as a spread for toast in the mornings or as a snack?...
Classical Spanish Cooking from Madrid: Easy Homemade Paellas (Easy One Pot Meals)
It's time that we introduce you to a classical style of Latin cooking. What is interesting about this style of cooking is it only requires one pot. So with only one pot, you can make a full course meal. These full course, one pot meals, are called paella's in the...
Gastronomy 101: The Art and Science of Good Cooking
The other day we learn this cool word that needs to be shared. Because the word may be novel to you as well. The word is: "gastronomy" and "gastronome". Gastronomy is the art and science of good cooking. And a gastronome is what we are. Gastronomes are connoisseurs of...
A New Netflix and Chill for Grown Ups
Have you heard the saying "Netflix and chill"? It's a new term that is quite popular amongst “the youth” these days. Of course, we had to look up the term to understand it. "Netflix and chill" is an event shared between couples. It's a basically when a couple just...
How to Taste All of Asia Locally
What is your favorite type of Asian food? The choices are: Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Korean? We're pretty sure you have tried Chinese, but we are not so sure about the others. If you have not tried the others we recommend you try them in the following order: First...
An Amazing 6 Ingredient Recipe That Will Change Your Life
Would you be interested in learning one of our favorite 6 ingredient recipes? Now, we have a lot of favorites but this is really one of our favorites because this one recipe falls into so many different cooking categories. Our favorite 6 ingredient recipe is something...
A Simple Way to Convert Any Meal for the Slow Cooker
So one of the biggest fears of using the slow cooker is not knowing how long to cook things. And of course, this is a completely understandable fear because improperly timed food won't taste good. So here is the BookSumo Press table for using the slow cooker. We...
In Defense of Mexican Food
What do you think about Mexican food? Now, we're not talking about Taco Bell. We are talking about the real stuff. The slowly baked burritos of shredded seasoned chicken topped with a special tomato sauce and melted cheeses. What do you think about it? Have you ever...
Spring Rolls are Oriental Elegance
We have a question that we need you to ponder and think about. Are you ready to think about something for us? Here is the question: Come up with something in your mind that can be classified as "elegant". Anything will do, as long as it's a food. When we pondered the...
Are You Bigfoot in the Kitchen?
Do us a favor. Just one small favor. Don't be Bigfoot in the kitchen. We all know who Bigfoot is. He's the monster that lives in the woods. He's hairy and huge. Always hungry, always hiding, and always doing the same thing. He's always looking for unsuspecting hikers...
A Delicious Southern Potato Salad Recipe for the Summer
With the summer fast approaching, it’s really time to break out the summer recipes. You do have summer recipes right? We're talking about things that are better enjoyed when the weather is warmer. One of these things is potato salad. And let us tell you something...
How to Feed a Family with $1.49.
Let's talk about cheap foods. We don't like using the word "cheap" because it has a negative connotation. But it gets the point across. Locally, 1 bag of this amazing food, only costs $1.49. For $1.49 you can have an infinite number of unique tasting meals. And all...
The Hipster Younger Cousin of Hot Sauce
Why did the girl, ask the waiter, to add some hot sauce to her enchilada? Because, she wanted to spice up her life! Did you laugh at that joke? To be honest, we have so many of these corny jokes that it is kinda sad. But as corny as that joke is good because it...
How to Make Delicious Hawaiian Food at Home
Have you even been to the tropics? Now when we say "tropics" we are talking about Hawaii. Did you know that Hawaii is ranked as one of the most expensive places to live? But it makes sense when you think about it. Look at that view. And you have to figure that since...
Something For When You Are Tired of Rice aka A Delicious Rice Alternative
How often do you eat rice? If you are anything like us at BookSumo. The answer is: quite often. So often, in fact, that you may be tired of it. Now we know what you think. You're thinking that we are going to recommend you read our Easy Rice Cookbook for more rice...
The Simplest and Most Delicious Pesto Recipe
Doesn’t that look delicious? Here is how to make the sauce. You will need the following ingredients: 1/4 C. almonds 3 cloves garlic 1 1/2 C. fresh basil leaves 1/2 C. olive oil 1 pinch ground nutmeg salt and pepper to taste Making pesto is so simple which is why we...
Why Bread Machines Matter
Do you have a bread machine? Do you want to know why having one is important? First, if you do not have a bread machine. Get one! They aren't too expensive. You can find a cheap one on Amazon for less than 60.00. But we recommend spending a bit more and grabbing one...
Why We Love Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Bourdain is a chef and host of the show: "No Reservations". It's a travel show where he eats food from different places. Bourdain is also one of the top 10 chefs EVER in our opinion. Do you want to know why, we love Bourdain so much? The reason is: ...... ......
You Can Thank England for These Elegant Desserts…..
So if we asked you to think about England and their food. What dishes come to mind? Do think of bangers and mash? How about beef wellington? Maybe you thought of Devil's on Horseback. These are all great guesses, if you happened to think of them. And they are all...
How to Buy Good Cookware Very Cheaply
There's a cool secret to buying cookware. That no one knows. This secret will save you tons of shekels when it comes to buying good cookware. Are you ready for it? The secret is: Go to thrift stores. We're serious. Take a trip to your local thrift store, and go with...
Italian Antiquity
What do you call a fake noodle? .... ... An “Impasta”! We know... This isn't the funnyest joke in the world. But it is at least somewhat creative and it got us thinking about pasta and Italian cuisine in general. It isn't surprising that Italian food is rated as some...
Have you considered the benefits of pressure cookers?
So we are wondering if you have a pressure cooker at home? And if you do not have one. Have you ever considered the benefits of using a pressure cooker? Especially, for when the weather is warm in the spring and summer months. Pressure cookers are great for the...
Whacky Crazy Ways To Cook Faster
Are you interested in 5 simple ways to cook faster? Remember these rules and shave 10 minutes from every recipe. Ok. Let's discuss. First, understand that the smaller something is the faster it will cook. So to prepare vegetables quickly. 1. Remember, chunks take 25...
Why You Should Love Caribbean Foods
So what do you think about food from the Islands? When we say "Islands" we are referring to places like Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad, and the Bahamas etc. Well, if you have not had the experience of travelling to the Caribbean you may not have an answer. But let us tell...
Are You Heading Down to Yogurt-Town?
"Yogurt-Town" is a word for describing anytime you eat a yogurt or parfait for lunch. So the next time you are sitting and enjoying some yogurt or a parfait. Remember that is Yogurt-Town. Yogurt-Town is best experienced with others. But it can be enjoyable by yourself...
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