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Balsamic Vinegar

Balsamic Vinegar comes from the Modena, Italy region and like most authentic Italian products, is produced under rigid restrictions.  It was originally manufactured as a tonic, but is now considered a high-end flavoring.  It is also the bestselling vinegar in America accounting for over 45% of all vinegar sales.

How Balsamic Vinegar is made

There are a few ways balsamic vinegar is made. Modern American manufacturing (that is not governed under any laws) that is designed to satisfy the growing demand can be made in just a few hours and includes sweetening and coloring plain wine vinegar and then packaging it as “Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.” The better or traditional way of making Balsamic vinegar begins by taking White Trebbiano grape pressings and boiling them down to a dark syrup and then aging it. The syrup is placed initially into oak kegs, along with vinegar and the aging process begins. Over the years it graduates and is moved to smaller and smaller…

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Here is the QR code for the First Timer’s Cookbook website.  You can now access it through your smart phone device.

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Summer time!  There really is nothing like hot summer days and warm summer nights.  BBQs and campouts, picnics and water fights, everything fun usually centers around summertime.  The pinnacle of summer is of course right in the middle of it . . . The 4^th of July.

The birthday of our nation is almost always centered around and celebrated with BBQs, parades and fire work displays.  A staple of these get-togethers is ice cold drinks, in particular Lemonade. 

There are many different opinions for who came up with first version of lemonade, but there are definitely more than just a few versions of the sweet and sour icy cold refresher.  One of the most popular versions and my favorite version is good old southern style lemon-aid, characterized by the honey used to sweeten it.  Maybe you’re unfamiliar with this version, or maybe it’s been awhile since you had it . . . So the question is, do you want to try it?

Southern Style Lemonade

Ingredients

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The Davis county segment of GoDealGo.com is featuring a killer deal! The First Timer’s Cookbook, The DVD and a cooking class with Chef Shawn! We can’t tell you the specifics other than its 80% off and for those of you who keep asking Shawn to come make you food, now is your chance! Go to www.GoDealGo.com and sign-up under the Davis County section so that you can get in on this deal!

We will be making Grilled Top Sirloin Steaks topped with Blue Cheese Butter, served with Bacon Mac & Cheese and Glazed Carrots with Creamed Spinach. All washed down with homemade “Southern Style” Lemonade.

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We have been getting alot of questions lately as to when the next book will come out and what is it going to be on. So, without further ado here is a very quick preview of . . .

The first timer’s Bakebook

(excerpt taken directly from the “Ingredients” chapter)

Baking Powder – Another chemical leavener, it is a mix of Baking soda, an acidic salt and some cornstarch to keep everything separated until the liquid is added.  Baking powder creates carbon dioxide when it is mixed with liquid and heat.  You will see a single acting and a double acting baking powder.  Single acting baking powders start to create carbon dioxide when liquid is added to it, double acting will do the same, but the majority of the carbon dioxide production will begin when heat is added to it.  Since single acting is similar to how baking soda works, you will primarily find double acting baking powder in the stores.  A popular brand is Rumsford Baking Powder, named after the man who created…

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We have been getting alot of questions lately as to when the next book will come out and what is it going to be on. So, without further ado here is a very quick preview of . . .

The first timer’s Bakebook

(excerpt taken directly from the “Ingredients” chapter)

Baking Powder – Another chemical leavener, it is a mix of Baking soda, an acidic salt and some cornstarch to keep everything separated until the liquid is added.  Baking powder creates carbon dioxide when it is mixed with liquid and heat.  You will see a single acting and a double acting baking powder.  Single acting baking powders start to create carbon dioxide when liquid is added to it, double acting will do the same, but the majority of the carbon dioxide production will begin when heat is added to it.  Since single acting is similar to how baking soda works, you will primarily find double acting baking powder in the stores.  A popular brand is Rumsford Baking Powder, named after the man who created…

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Here is a preview of the information contained in the DVDs that will be in stores soon, but that you can order now right here!

In these videos we are setting up our station and using basic knife skills.  These are just the preview videos, the actual videos are longer and have more information.  There are 37 different videos as well as recipes and special reports you can download.

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Mother’s day has come and gone, but luckily you can have bread pudding anytime! 

Check out how Chef Shawn got his start and how he owes it all to his Mom. . . Kind of.

http://www.salttvnetwork.com/articles/20110512/first-timers-guide-bread-pudding-salt-tvs-chef-shawn-bucher

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Check out the newest article on SaltTV!

http://www.salttvnetwork.com/articles/20110421/first-timers-guide-cooking-ham-just-time-easter

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Another year, another IDOS Cast Iron Chef’s challenge.

Each year that each chef is a part of the challenge, Camp Chef donates a gift for each of us.  This year we recieved a 10 inch dutch oven . . . Thank You Camp Chef! 

Much like the “Iron Chef’s” challenges we were given secret ingredients, this year: Coconut Rum, Nutella and Cinnamon Gummy Bears.  We had to put one of each of the secret ingredients into each of the three dishes: the dessert, bread and Entree.

We also had a mystery protein, which just happened to be Rabbit this year.

Dessert

Nutella Cheesecake with White Chocolate Ganache

This was a great start to the competition.  This dish took first place in the Dessert category.

Bread

Coconut Rum Biscuits

This dish did well also, tying for second place.

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Coconut Rum Biscuits

Entree

Braised Cinnamon Bear Rabbit Paella with Barley

This was the blacksheep of the bunch.  Cinnamon bears made the dish way too sweet…

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