Archive for August, 2008
Michelin guides favor Asian cuisine - Turkish Daily News
Friday, August 29th, 2008
Hong Kong and Macau will be the next Asian cities to have their top eateries put on the international culinary map by France’s Michelin guide, the little red book that can make or break a restaurant. The two cities will each get a guide in December …
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Life in the Olympic Village - SwimInfo
Thursday, August 28th, 2008COLLEGE STATION, Texas, August 28. WITH thousands of athletes milling around and a 24-hour cafeteria for the hungry competitors, the Olympic Village is truly a small city. The Village is always one of the highlights at the Olympics for the athletes …
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Enjoy luxurious Far Eastern and Indian cuisine on the Nile - Egypt Today
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008Enjoy luxurious Far Eastern and Indian cuisine on the NileEgypt Today, Egypt - Aug 27, 2008Unlike a lot of restaurants serving Asian cuisine, Asia Bar feels as good in your stomach as it does going down. It isn’t greasy at all; the spring rolls …
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Not your typical Asian cuisine - Bethany Beach Wave
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008Not your typical Asian cuisineBethany Beach Wave, DE - 36 minutes agoBy Nick Roth • Staff Writer • August 27, 2008 REHOBOTH BEACH — When Shawn Xiong opened Confucius in the Wilmington area in 1993, his idea was to create a …
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MSG gorgers are likely to tip the scales - The Gazette (Montreal)
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008MSG gorgers are likely to tip the scalesThe Gazette (Montreal), Canada - 1 hour agoEating foods that contain a lot of monosodium glutamate, a flavour enhancer often used in Asian cuisine, can make you fat, according to new research. …
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Not your typical Asian cuisine - Delmarva Now
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008REHOBOTH BEACH — When Shawn Xiong opened Confucius in the Wilmington area in 1993, his idea was to create a menu that offered more than lo mien and fried rice. “I wanted to provide an alternative for people who love Chinese food,” he said …
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Eggplant in salad dish provides fresh twist - Akron Beacon Journal
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008Eggplant is one of those ”love it or hate it” vegetables, but few think about preparing it beyond the classic Italian parmigiana. Traditional purple eggplant is a staple of Mediterranean cooking, while thinner, green varieties are popular in Asian …
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A healthy choice for gourmands - The Daily Tribune
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008Asian cuisine continues to gain ground in the culinary world for its distinct flavors, imaginative presentations and mouthwatering aromas. Among the many types of Asian cooking, Vietnamese food stands out for its healthy yet flavorful dishes. Famous …
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Food: Summer sweeps new eats to Starkville streets - The Reflector online
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008Food: Summer sweeps new eats to Starkville streetsThe Reflector online, MS - 6 hours agoWhen you hear the name Jean’s Café, Asian cuisine may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but quality and affordable Asian dining are what Jean’s …
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MSG use can make you fat - Health 24
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008Eating foods that contain lots of monosodium glutamate (MSG), a flavor enhancer frequently used in Asian cuisine, can make you fat, new research published in the journal Obesity suggests. Rural Chinese men and women who consumed the most MSG were …
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