Posts by Luc_H

Hi Texasflute, Your instincts are partially right: oil temperature vs time is a factor but there are others: Amount of frying oil versus the amount of pieces Piece sizes Commercial batters are composed with additives that seal the meat...

I see that the letters to syllable ratio in certain Brit and Scott words is high! I thought that was the case for French only!! Luc H

Hi Bluezebra, The points you raise are good. Explaining fat composition, how they are metabolized and how it relates to nutrition are subjects I cover in my classes. Unfortunately, it would be difficult for me to shed some light on the...

Many good points and techniques raised in this post That is a strong statement and borderline fear mongering. (One day I hope someone can explain to me what they think free radicals are because they seem to be everywhere!!!) I think...

Your welcome BlueZebra, I always figured that sofrito (Spanish) was another name for Mirepoix (French). Chemically, the process breaks down sugars in an active state that once it meets other ingredients with proteins the chemical...

Hi Bluezebra, I don't know if this sofrito recipe I am giving you is traditional but it uses basic Spanish ingredients at least. Dice 1 large Spanish onion (yellow or valadia can do) Dice (small) whole garlic head worth of...

Hi Shel, Turmeric is being rediscovered as a very healthy spice having possible cancer protecting capabilities. We should add turmeric as much and as often as we can in our food. Studies have also revealed that turmeric in combination...

Hi OregonYeti, (I feel this is too important not to respond) Pasteurized milk is a low acid and high protein containing food before becoming yogurt (high acid) so has the potential of being dangerously contaminated by manipulation. ...

Salut LaNomade! Bienvenue! Bon séjour ici et bonne chance dans ton entrepeise. Luc H.

Shel, we are talking about fresh meat (beef) here not salted nor cured meat as with hams. Parma hams are salted before hanging. The only meats that can improve with aging (hung) is beef, pheasant and venison (deer) and similar...