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How To make Sushi Rice, Preparing sushi at home can be fun, especially when you involve your friends and family. The most important part of sushi preparation, is making the rice. This instructional video how to make sushi rice, will walk you through the necessary steps to prepare perfect sushi rice. Click the link below, and start watching.
Well, my search is over. Main Street Deli in Munhall has reached sandwich greatness in my book. The hoagie I sampled was one of the best I’ve had in Pittsburgh. The bread (dropped off fresh every day from Cellone’s bakery) is superbly fresh and flavorful. The #2, (Roast Beef and Corned Beef with Provolone Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Onion) was colossal.
There’s a small, quaint ice cream shop at Farragut Street in Munhall. It’s not new by any stretch of the imagination. The small building that houses the precious soft-serve ice cream machines has been around for years. In fact, I can remember going when I was a kid, and that was, well- a while ago. If you ask Munhallers where to get soft-serve they will all tell you the same thing: Dells.
Strawberry and Watermelon Gazpacho, A fantastic, fresh soup recipe perfect for those hot summer days.
China House, Swissvale, PA
I got take-out from China House in Swissvale. I was tired of pizza (not really) and wanted to try some Chinese for a change. I love General Tso’s and Almond Chicken. I called around 6ish, and my food was ready in 15 minutes.
There are all types of knives out there to choose from. I often get asked, “What are the best knives to buy for the price?” This video will provide you with the answer to these questions.
Peppers, especially colored, are extremely expensive. I often see my staff discarding portions of the pepper that could easily have been utilized. This video will demonstrate how to cut a pepper properly so that there is zero waste.
Proficient Knife Skills are essential if you want to be an effective, and safe cook in the kitchen. Bad habits can be developed if these skills aren’t taught early in one’s career. Proper knife skills will provide you with a solid foundation in making you a successful culinary professional. Click on the link below for my demonstration.
