What is Khao Chae?

Posted on November 17, 2009

Every April it seems as though everybody in Thailand is sweltering in the hot sun and getting ready for the Songkran water throwing festival. Gourmet Thai cooks are busy preparing their special cool-off dish called “Khao Chae”. rice soaked in scented water and topped with ice.

Eating rice in cold water may sound just as appealing to people, not so accustomed to eating rice, as eating bread soaked in orange juice. It is an acquired taste and one is hardly expected to like it at the first try.

Why Would I Want To Hire A Chocolate Fountain?

Posted on January 8, 2009

Many party organisers decide to hire chocolate fountains for weddings, corporate events or parties for special occasions in order to add that special something to proceedings. Whether dipping strawberries, fudge or marshmallows in the chocolate fountain everyone will thank you for hiring a chocolate fountain.

The reason why so many people are interest in hiring a chocolate fountain for their event is that it will add that something extra to an already important day. As well as acting as a visual focal point, the chocolate fountain you hire will also be a brilliant talking point and ice breaker. The chocolate fountain should look impressive and fit in with your event. Also hiring a chocolate fountain will eliminate the need to have those uncomfortable silences when talking to your elderly relatives, partners, prospective lovers or the guy you don’t know who keeps asking you to feel his “guns”.

Mix-and-match Mexican Party Dishes

Posted on January 2, 2009

Cinco de Mayo is a great excuse for a fun party. However, Mexican or Tex-Mex food is terrific for get-togethers year-round because lots of delicious dishes can be put together by using many of the same ingredients.

If you mix and match ingredients from among those listed below, the results are almost guaranteed to be colorful and delicious. Use no- or low-fat sour cream and cheeses, and replace refried beans with plain rinsed, canned black beans or kidney beans, and your party menu can be healthier, too.
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Here’s a list of many popular Mexican-recipe ingredients along with some simple ways to put them together. Flexibility only adds to the fun–use more spice, add sautéed onions to the cooked ground beef or chicken, shred some lettuce or chop fresh cilantro for garnish.

Kwanzaa Party Menu Ideas For A Bright And Vibrant Kwanzaa Celebration

Posted on December 31, 2008

Kwanzaa is an African holiday celebrated during December. The holiday involves much food, dancing, and poetry during the celebration. Here’s an idea of the sort of food you might like to serve for Kwanzaa:

You may find on the menu for Kwanzaa sweet potato pie, Okra, vegetarian stew, Futari, and Benne cakes. Depending on where you live you might even find Kwanzaa is celebrated with Christmas adding to the menu items you may find on the table.

Furtari is an African squash and yams dish. You will need 1 small onion, 2 tablespoons of oil, 1 cup of coconut milk, 1 pound Hubbard squash, ½ teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 2 medium sized yams, and ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves. In a skillet you will cook the onion until it is tender, then stir in the remaining ingredients and heat until boiling. You will cook the dish until the vegetables are tender.

4th Of July Menu Ideas For A Great 4th Of July Celebration

Posted on November 30, 2008

Each year we look forward to the 4th of July for the parties, food, and family that will surround us. It really is an occasion that many people love celebrating in style. Here are a few culinary ideas to get your party started:

A typical 4th of July party includes barbeques with plenty of hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks, potato salad, fruit salads, and many more dishes. One of the best 4th of July dishes is a lemon Jell-O with vanilla ice cream. Not only is it refreshing, but also it adds to the dessert of the day.

All you need are two packages of lemon Jell-O, one can of crushed pineapple, vanilla ice cream, and Cool Whip. You will also need mold to create the dish. You may choose a festive mold for the occasion in the shape of a star.

Finding Nemo Party Menu With Some Sweet Goo Goo Cluster Treats!

Posted on November 23, 2008

Look out for some great Finding Nemo party menu ideas. The kids will certainly love that you took the time to research your party event!

A Finding Nemo party menu can feature some of the many flavors from the ocean. Give the kids what they crave with Fish and Chips with plenty of vinegar and ketchup. The adults may appreciate some grill or fried scallops. Crab cakes are fun for everyone and the kids will love being able to pick them up to eat. If Crab isn’t in the budget, opt for the Salmon patties instead using canned salmon meat. There’s nothing wrong with some yummy sushi! The kids may scoff a little but the more adventurous in your group will certainly enjoy the chance to try something new on their taste buds. For dessert have some Finding Nemo Goo Goo Clusters with a hidden fish cracker inside each.