Indian dishes are known for their intense flavors and exotic blend of spices. Many of these spices are not frequently used in everyday Western cuisine, which is why many of us are afraid to experiment (or end up buying the “instant” flavor packets in the supermarket). But if you’ve ever tasted authentic curry you know [...]
Food & Drink Recipes for Life
How to adjust your favorite recipe to the slow cooker
I love my slow cooker. It’s so convenient. I just have to put a few ingredients in it, then leave it for hours—going to work, cleaning the house. Then, several hours later, the food is ready—the flavors melding, the meat falling off the bone. And with these simple tips I am able to convert my [...]
Beginner’s guide to cooking chinese food
Why order chinese take out when it’s so easy to cook at home? Even if you’ve never cooked anything more complicated than French toast, this beginner’s guide to cooking chinese food can get you started in no time.
Budget-friendly party ideas
Planning a holiday party? Here are some ideas on how to throw a fun, fabulous and unforgettable event that still fits your budget. Many of these tips are really easy and just take a little planning, creativity, and maybe some help with your friends (which can make organizing just as fun as the day itself!)
Tips for a fluffy omelette
An omelette can be as dry and boring, or fluffy and heaven on a plate. Here are some tips on how to make the perfect omelette. Follow to the letter, and you’ll get a fluffy omelette every time. From there you can get creative. Experimentw ith different fillings, from melt-in-your-mouth cheese to vegetables to sausauges!
Tips on perfect fried chicken
How do you get really, really crispy fried chicken? Try these simple frying tips. These will work on your favorite chicken drumsticks or just about anything you want to fry, from fish to porkchops.
The Top Chefs & Restaurants in the World: Infographic
Following the success of our recent visual look at wine, we once again present an infographic- this time presenting the top chefs and restaurants in the world, as of 2011. Celebrity chefs and their restaurants have become more popular than ever before in recent times. With shows hosted by the likes of Gordon Ramsey in [...]
A Truly Italian Recipe For Life
It’s not often here at o5 we write about recipes in the traditional sense- as in food. But sometimes the taste buds dictate and as the irreverent George Bernard Shaw wrote: “There is no love sincerer than the love of food…“. And one has to say, with all the lifestyle tips in the world, a [...]
7 tips for better piecrusts
The phrase “as easy as pie” is misleading. While the ingredients are simple (fat, flour and liquid) it can be very tricky to create a flaky and flavorful crust. In fact, most of us will mess it up the first two or three times we do it—or spend years baking an “okay” pie and wonder [...]
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