Spice Rubs and Marinades

Spice Rubs and Marinades

What are rubs, brines and marinades and how are they used?

Answer: Spice rubs, marinades and brines are some of my favourite cooking practices using everyday. It’s the opportunity where any cook can be creative in manipulating the texture,

tenderness and most importantly, flavour of meat. They can also help transform tougher cuts of meat into a melt-in-your-mouth meal, plus they are easy to make.

So, let’s start with brines and marinades. Basic brine is a saltwater solution, usually 3% salt to water weight (the brine should taste like sea water).

ARSENIC IN BABY FOODS

What We’ve Learned About the Safety of Rice Products for Infants and Children

After six months of breastfeeding, Kim was delighted to have reached the pivotal milestone of introducing solid foods to her infant daughter. Following tradition and the trusted advice of family and friends, Kim confidently chose rice cereal as her baby’s first solid food.

Shortly thereafter, in early 2012, researchers from Dartmouth College published scientific findings that revealed many baby foods, including rice cereal, contain significant levels of arsenic

COLD WEATHER SAFETY

If your clients live in a region that fully experiences the four seasons, cold, snowy weather creates opportunities for special winter workouts, such as Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice-skating on a frozen pond, sledding, hiking, and skijoring. Some people, though, like to stick with standard activities such as running and cycling, which can prove dangerous during this time of year.

The Risks of the Road

Runners and cyclists on winter roads increase their risk of the following dangers:

Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

This salad is great garnished with fried garlic and shallots, if you’re up for the extra work.

Serves 4

Ingredients

2 T fresh lime juice

2 T fish sauce

1 T sugar

1⁄8 tsp red pepper flakes

2 avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, and sliced

3 pink grapefruits, peeled and segmented

1⁄2 cup cilantro leaves

1⁄2 cup mint leaves, torn in half

1⁄4 cup finely chopped roasted unsalted peanuts

Directions

1. Whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and pepper flakes in a bowl; set aside.