Author: Ganka
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Slate countertops are an excellent choice for anyone’s kitchen. They are durable, stain resistant and have a low absorption rate which will help to cut down on the bacterial growth that you usually will find on countertops. Slate has less maintenance than granite or marble; however it is just as durable and has just as much strength as its counterparts. Slate is an excellent choice for countertops and it will also provide that level of style that you are looking for.

Slate is a naturally occurring product that can be found all rather easily. Slate is usually quarried in large slabs which will then be cut down to the size that is needed for the buyer. In the United States, however, typical colors are usually what you will find. If you are looking for more exotic styles and colors of slate, then it will probably have to be shipped in from other countries such as China, Turkey, Pakistan and a number of South American countries.

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Author: Savory Tv
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Rick Bayless

Have you been watching Top Chef Masters Wednesday nights on Bravo Tv?   If you have then you already know him , and if you haven’t, start watching, you’re missing out!      For those not in the know, Rick Bayless has won multiple James Beard awards, is a cookbook author, and is the Chef-Restauraneur behind the wildly popular Frontera Grill and Topolobampo in Chicago. His culinary focus is devoted to modern interpretations of authentic Mexican cuisine, and he was called the “”greatest contribution to the Mexican table imaginable” by The New York Time’s Craig Claiborne.

In this video from our friends at Great Chefs, Rick prepares marinated and grilled catfish steaks with a chipotle tomatillo avocado salsa, garnished with cilantro sprigs. This recipe will involve some prep time, as Bayless recommends marinating the fish for several hours before grilling if possible, or, you may marinade the fish and make the salsa a day ahead of time. If you are not a catfish…

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Author: Mark
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My wife and I just recently joined a local food co-op. It’s a kind of interesting way to get food, especially stuff grown and produced locally. We got our first share last saturday, and come sunday, I was looking it all over and trying to figure out what I could do with it. One of the meat things that came in our share was two racks of beef ribs, with four bones each. I was surprised just how big beef ribs are, compared to pork ribs (which is what most people barbecue).

Anyway, I dug in and did some research, looking for a good recipe, and a good process. There were all kinds of methods: grilling, braising, baking, roasting. Some were a combination of two or three methods. One thing seemed consistent. The longer it takes to cook them, the more tender and delicious. So, today’s ribs have been brought to you by “Low and Slow” cooking.

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