Archive for July, 2006
Tuna Salad Recipe
Friday, July 14th, 2006I eat tuna about twice a week. It is a great source of protein and omega-3. When buying canned tuna I always purchase the Albacore variety because the taste and quality is considerably better than chunk light tuna. I make some variation of this recipe every weekend. I find that this salad is very versatile [...]
A Review of Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential
Wednesday, July 12th, 2006Anthony Bourdain is the snarky, chain-smoking, profanity-spewing host of No Reservations on the Travel Channel. On his show Bourdain visits exotic locations in search of the unique local and ethnic foods that define the locations he visits. These visits often involve frequent overindulgences of alcohol and food in establishments that won’t be found on most [...]
Fennel
Monday, July 10th, 2006Fennel is a perennial herb that is cultivated throughout the Mediterranean and United States for culinary and medicinal purposes. Culinary Uses The bulb, leaves, and seeds are key ingredients in many recipes from many countries. Fennel is commonly used in Italian and German salads and is often braised and served as a side dish or [...]
Coenzyme Q10
Sunday, July 2nd, 2006Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a fat-soluble vitamin-like substance that is made naturally by the body. CoQ10 was first discovered by researchers in 1957 and was named Ubiquinone but is also commonly referred to as Q10, CoQ10, and Vitamin Q10. CoQ10 has many beneficial properties and can be taken as a supplement to increase levels of [...]