Have you ever started to feel hungry when you are out walking in an area that you don't know well? When you realise that you are starting to become peckish, one of the most popular things to do is to pop into a local cafe for a snack. Relaxing and enjoying a snack or a coffee in a cafe is a great way to spend a few minutes, but how can you be sure that you have found the perfect cafe?
When it comes to cuisine that is best suited to an all-you-can-eat buffet, it's hard to beat Chinese food. Although the intricacies of Chinese food are as vast as the country itself, a good buffet should be able to offer an impressive cross-section of favourites, along with some unexpected and exotic treats. The buffet at your local Chinese restaurant can be a wonderfully indulgent treat, but have you ever considered that a certain etiquette might be appropriate?
For most new restaurant owners that want to include oysters in their menu, the pearly question is always whether to serve pre-shucked or unshucked oysters. The reason is that the two are the most common ways of delighting oyster lovers. While pre-shucked oysters offer the convenience of no work or preparation, it has its shortcomings. For instance, pre-shucked oysters are a little bit expensive, and the oysters tend to dry up and increase the chances of guests feeling discomfort if the oysters are past their prime.
Are you aware of the inadequacies posed by the standard Western diet? Do you and your family rely on convenience foods, packaged meals and too much artificial "stuff" in general? The Australian government is trying to convince people to change and adopt a much healthier diet, but it can be difficult to move away from many years of the same approach. However, one way to make a significant difference is to introduce more seafood into the mix and try to make it a staple part of your intake, rather than a delicacy.
Eggs are synonymous with a relaxed weekend brunch, but classic dishes, such as eggs Benedict and French toast with bacon can get old after a while. Instead of shunning the versatile yet humble egg, popular brunch spots have been jazzing up their dishes and coming up with creative pairings that brunch aficionados can't resist. Here are four on-trend brunch dishes that aren't to be missed:
Cloud Eggs
Cloud eggs are as fun as they sound and can best be described as a cross between meringue and poached eggs.