This RSS is dedicated to the articles on Mr Cook Recipeshttp://www.mrcookrecipes.comA special type of tea, grown using panda excrement as fertiliser, is set to become the most expensive tea in the world. An Yanshi, a lecturer at Sichuan University in China, believes his tea may fetch up to $78,000 a kilo. The Chinese academic has so far collected over five tonnes of panda faeces for the project.http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/teafertilisedpandapoo.htmlFri, 18 Nov 2011 02:00:00 GMTWhen it comes to foods that inspire love, we've heard of all the usual suspects - chocolate, wine, and even strawberries. But there's another aphrodisiac out there - one that's easy to prepare, fun to eat, and as near as your local supermarket: mussels.http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/romanticsideofmussels.htmlTue, 26 Oct 2010 08:07:00 GMTIndian food is distinguish by the use of various spices, herbs and other vegetables, and sometimes fruits grown in India and also for the common practice of vegetarianism in Indian society. Each family of Indian food includes a extensive variety of dishes and cooking techniques. The outcome is that the food varies from region to region, reflecting the varied demographics of the ethnically-diverse Indian subcontinent.http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/indianfood.htmlThu, 07 Oct 2010 08:14:00 GMTHave you found yourself searching for more labels that carry the "gluten-free" tag? There are many reasons you might be doing this, but for many people the search for gluten-free starts with celiac disease.http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/gluten-free.htmlThu, 30 Sep 2010 08:05:00 GMTThe tastes and scents of holiday food are a source of cherished memories over generations. A whiff of grandma's vanilla-infused cookies is enough to put a smile on any face. The holiday table will always have room for time-honored traditions, as well as new interpretations of classic recipes. Chefs at restaurants and home cooks alike often have a secret weapon in their kitchen to give dishes that extra "something". Many times this weapon comes in the form of pure flavor extracts.http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/mastercheffinals.htmlWed, 29 Sep 2010 07:10:00 GMTAre you up for an enjoyable and fun day out? Coeliac UK are looking for women to take part in the adidas Women's 5K Challenge in the beautiful setting of Hyde Park, London on 5 September.The adidas Women's 5K Challenge is a 5km running event, great for those who want to do a fundraising run and have some fun. The atmosphere is always fantastic and it is a great family day out.http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/coeliacawarenessweek_.htmlFri, 27 Aug 2010 08:11:00 GMTWhizz kid cook Callum Hann is on the edge of going from kitchen hand to MasterChef in the space of a few months. Hann will face off against Adam Liaw in Sundays nights final of the TV series MasterChef after lawyer Claire Winton Burn fell at the penultimate hurdle last night. It has been an amazing rise for Hann, who was working as kitchen hand when he applied for the show.http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/mastercheffinals.htmlFri, 23 Jul 2010 09:57:00 GMTHiroyuki Sakai is known as 'The Delacroix of French Cuisine' and he is a chef who specializes in French cuisine. Hiroyuki Sakai was born on April 2, 1942 in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. In 1959 at the age of 17, he started working in Osaka at a restaurant in the Shin Osaka Hotel. At 19 he travelled alone to Perth, Australia, to build his skills at the Hotel Oriental. After a year and a half in Australia he returned to Japan, spending three years studying at Ginza Shiki with the late Fujio Shito. Shito was his predecessor as the leader of French cooking in Japan.http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/hiroyukiisakai.htmlFri, 16 Jul 2010 07:44:00 GMTInternationally acclaimed and revered food critic Matt Preston was (born in 1961 in London, United Kingdom) is a food journalist and restaurant critic. Best known for his role as a judge on Network Ten's MasterChef Australia and his weekly food column in the 'Taste' supplement that is published in the Herald Sun, Daily Telegraph, Courier Mail, Adelaide Advertiser, The Mercury and WA's Sunday Times newspapers. Formerly the author of a restaurant column in The Age newspaper's food section, "Epicure", Preston is also a writer for MasterChef Magazine and Delicious magazines, a former writer for Vogue Entertaining + Travel and former Creative Director of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/mattpreston.htmlFri, 09 Jul 2010 10:09:00 GMTJames Oliver is originaly from Clavering, Essex, England, UK. Grew up in Cambridge and started working on his parents restaurant on the age of 8.http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/jamieoliver.htmlTue, 06 Jul 2010 20:11:00 GMTCooking more at home? 4 easy ways to spice things up If you like to cook, there's a pretty good chance you're doing more of it now. With the economy slowly recovering and families rediscovering the value of gathering around the dinner table, more people are skipping restaurants and honing their skills as home chefs. "It's clear that people are returning to the family dining table. When you think about it, it's the original social network," says John McLemore, author of "Dadgum, That's Good!," a cookbook of Southern recipes and family favorites from Masterbuilt, a leading cooking equipment manufacturer, that will be available in the fall. "There's nothing quite as satisfying as sharing your news of the day with family or friends over a home-cooked meal. That builds real community." Here are a few ways to add a little kick to your meals at home: * Expand your horizons through reading new cookbooks and seeking out recipes online. * Fresh herbs like garlic can add a ton of flavor and won't add much extra preparation time. * There are plenty of different ways you can prepare meat, including frying, broiling and grilling. If you love preparing turkey or chicken, you might want to consider adding a countertop-safe turkey fryer to your kitchen, for a different type of flavor.http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/cookingathome.htmlMon, 05 Jul 2010 07:27:00 GMT(born November 8, 1966) is one of Britain's highest profile chefs. He is one of only three chefs in the country to maintain three Michelin stars for their restaurant (the others being Heston Blumenthal and Michel Roux).http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/gordonramsay.htmlWed, 30 Jun 2010 19:07:00 GMTCelebrity chef Heston Blumenthal is the man who turned the world of cuisine on its head and became a national hero with an OBE and three Michelin stars. Here, for the first time, is the full inspirational story of this enthusiastic, self-taught genius. Heston is a gastronomic alchemist who sees the kitchen as a laboratory where he loves to experiment for new ways to tantalise the taste-buds of diners at his Fat Duck restuarant. This biography traces his journey from a life-changing childhood holiday in France, through to his brief apprenticeship in Raymond Blanc's restaurant where he stood up to a kitchen bully. It then follows him as - constantly pushing the boundaries of his work - he reached the top of his profession and received an OBE from the Queen.http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/hestonblumenthal.htmlThu, 24 Jun 2010 18:11:00 GMTIn the biggest week of challenges ever seen on MasterChef Australia, the team head for the great City of London. From a once in a lifetime opportunity to see Jamie Oliver in action, an audience with one of UK's most famous chef Heston Blumenthal, to an afternoon tea inspired by the Crown Jewels, plus a chance to cook a medieval feast within a historical castle, the contestants are blown away by what this city has to offerhttp://www.mrcookrecipes.com/masterchefnews.htmlMon, 21 Jun 2010 08:19:00 GMTWhile Channel 10, home of MasterChef, has been poring over the fine print in Preston's contract to try to ensure he appears on no other network, Preston has made it known he is keen to try something new. Preston, whose sudden rise to TV stardom saw him win the peer-voted Graham Kennedy Award for Most Outstanding New Talent at this year's Logieshttp://www.mrcookrecipes.com/mattprestonnews.htmlTue, 16 Jun 2010 15:19:00 GMTThe cuisine of Brazil is the result of a combination of European ingredients, Indians, Africans and other continents. Many of the techniques of preparation and ingredients are of Indian origin, having been adapted by the slaves and the Portuguese. These were adaptations of their dishes by substituting ingredients that were missing with the locals. The feijoada, a typical dish of the country, is one example. The slaves brought to Brazil from the end of the sixteenth century, amounted to national culinary elements like the oil-for-palm and couscous. The waves of immigrants reach the country between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, coming in large numbers from Europe, brought some novelties to the national menu and simultaneously strengthened the consumption of various ingredients.http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/braziliancuisine.htmlTue, 15 Jun 2010 01:55:00 GMTShanghai was the biggest commercial centre, for many centuries, and attracted people from around the world as well as Chinese people from the country also. It's a very privileged region due to the large number of lakes, rivers, and is bounded by China Sea. These factors and the mild climate led optimum conditions for planting, fishing and animal husbandry. The local cuisine is characterised by its sweet flavours, pasta and their unique techniques such as "red cooking". This technique is to cook meat in soy sauce, leaving them with a strong reddish tint.http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/shanghaicuisine.htmlMon, 14 Jun 2010 11:55:00 GMTThe trend for gardening at home continues to grow - and people are taking a particular interest in raising their flowers and vegetables organically.http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/organicgarden.htmlTue, 25 Apr 2010 07:15:00 GMTLooking to eat better? Tried low-fat and reduced-sodium products, but they just don't taste the same? If you want to modify your diet without giving up the tastes you love, substituting natural ingredients, rather than modified versions of unhealthy ingredients, could do the trick.http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/applediet.htmlWed, 19 Apr 2010 05:00:00 GMTWith summer just around the corner, calendars will be filling up with barbecues, picnics and trips to the beach. Unfortunately, these warm-weather activities may go hand-in-hand with heartburn. And with more than 50 million Americans suffering from frequent heartburn (symptoms occurring twice or more weekly), that adds up to a lot of post-barbecue blues....http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/barbecueseason.htmlSat, 15 Apr 2010 12:23:00 GMTProtecting the earth means using it wisely, a concept that extends to virtually all aspects of life, from the emergence of renewable fuels to the conservation of plants and species.http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/organicproducts.htmlThu, 29 Apr 2010 20:02:00 GMTWhen the weather heats up, you're looking for ways to keep your cool. Incorporating new dishes that don't require a lot of heat to prepare and leave you feeling cool is a great way to survive the summer heat.http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/easycooking.htmlMon, 12 Apr 2010 16:57:00 GMTSummer's here, kids are home, the weather is warm and everyone is looking to celebrate the season with a party. Summertime party experts encourage hosts to take a fresh approach to party planning by creating themes that turn ordinary get-togethers into fun events.http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/easyideas.htmlSat, 19 Dec 2009 09:30:00 GMTWines - Mr Cook suggest what to drink while you are eating.http://www.mrcookrecipes.com/wines.htmlSat, 12 Dec 2009 23:30:00 GMT