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Barbeque meat rubs may vary in taste but there is one ingredient that is always present. Salt is an important ingredient in any dish, more so in barbecue rubs. A distinguishing component of Hawaiian meat rubs is the use of Hawaiian sea salt in all its seasonings and rubs. Hawaiian sea salt has a distinctive taste that remind of the ocean. It makes a difference in the rubs and seasoning that you use in all your meats, poultry and seafood.
Hawaiian rubs and seasoning are packaged in jars or bags. They are sold as standalone organic salt or rub concoctions that are sure to make food taste better. Choose between red and white sea salt in coarse or fine grind. They are super to have in your kitchen. They are also great for gift giving.
Corporate gifts are not that exciting sometimes. Since I work in a big corporation I have received the most boring gifts from suppliers. Among the boring gifts I received were paperweights, memo pads, pens, desk calendars and executive diaries. When I gave birth to my son two years ago, I received really cool gifts from the companies like a bread basket and a bouquet of flowers. I also received a fresh fruit gift box.
A fresh fruit gift box looks like an elegant fruit mini crate. The crate boxes are wrapped in fancy wrapping paper and elaborate ribbons. The box looks so inviting and charming. I enjoyed the gift immensely. Unfortunately that was the only time I got a fruit box. Last Christmas, I was back to receiving calendars and memo pads.
Several years ago, I moved from Orlando to Philadelphia. I was not used to the weather and I would wrap myself in blankets every night. However eventually, I learned to love living in Pennsylvania. I discovered the Amish community in Lancaster and how good the food there is. I also met some people who taught me cider making Pennsylvania Dutch style. It was so cool and I learned to enjoy it every night at winter.
Cider making Pennsylvania Dutch style was a bit intimidating but eventually I got the hang of it. The old lady at the farm taught me how to do it. Since fresh apples were everywhere all you needed was apples and a machine. The machine would press the apples so we could get the juice. It is then allowed to ferment then transformed into cider.
I rarely go to my parents’ farm. As much as I want to visit, work has kept me very busy. There is just so much to do at work, that it got to a point where I got sick and couldn’t go to the office for a couple of days. My sister suggested that I try to get away from it all even for a couple of days. Since I didn’t want to feel as horrible as I did, I decided to follow her advice and let my parents know I was coming.
I was surprised at how big it had become. The last time I was there, the house wasn’t even finished yet. Now the trees are big and the fruit ripe. Their house is now fully furnished, and the farm was huge. I could see that my parents are very happy and committed to making their farm grow. Before I left, my dad had made some fruit butter and bundled it into a fruit gift box so I wouldn’t have a hard time carrying them. Overall it was a wonderful trip, one which I will surely take again.
I always love going back to my old hometown in Pennsylvania. My grandparents still live there so we try to visit as often as possible. What I miss most there, aside from grannie and gramps are the Penn Dutch foods. These are homemade goodies that are produced in and around the PA “Dutch” Country.
My husband, who also hailed from Lancaster County, and I would often leave for home loaded with all sorts of Penn Dutch foods in the trunk of our car. Some of our favorites include:
- Homemade fudge and darkstrap molasses
- Peanut butter and jams
- Kettle cooked potato chips and handmade pretzels
- Cans and cans of birch beer
Attend your next family reunion by bringing in healthy food. Instead of the usual cholesterol-laden fare, lug along a couple of big fruit gift boxes for everyone to enjoy. The colorful arrangement of fruits will be sure to entice kids and adults alike to take one or two fruits and eat them right out of the box.
Fresh fruits are good for the body aside from tasting good too. They are packed with vitamins and minerals that have many important health benefits. Order a box filled with apples, luscious oranges, grapefruits, honeybells, and more. The wonderful array of fruits is sure to liven up any get-together.
Everybody loves chicken. When properly seasoned, it is one of the best tasting foods there is. It is also healthier than pork or beef. Chicken breast in particular with skin removed, has less than one percent fat and has very low cholesterol. Chicken is very easy to cook and it fits among people who are into living healthy. For a healthier lifestyle that includes staying away from anything fried, you might want to try baking it instead. It is one of the most versatile meats since it can be used in soups and sandwiches. It can also be added in your pasta, vegetable and grain dishes.
For those who want their chicken really tasty, there are spices that can add a new dimension of flavor to your meal. You may marinate your chicken or use a chicken rub. With the use of various chicken rubs, you’ll be able to cook and enjoy it in different ways.
Who will ever resist a dish that smells and looks mouthwatering? The appearance and of course the aroma of a cooked meal greatly depends on how it was carefully prepared. Chicken dry rub will make any grilled or roasted chicken irresistible! This coarsely ground mixture of herbs and spices are really meant to be rubbed to raw chicken before they are cooked.
Using dry heat on raw poultry product covered with chicken dry rub is the common practice. You can leave the entire rub on it while cooking or you could take some out. Culinary experts have proven that food prepared with rubbing rather than soaking to liquid marinades taste better. Once you massage the rub into the chicken, this amazing blend of herbs and spices penetrates the raw food making it tasty and prevents overcooking too.
I learned how to cook from my mom. She learned how to cook from her mom also. That’s makes my cooking recipes three generation old. One of the secrets of my cooking is I don’t use ordinary table salt. I use sea salts. The best and only salt for me is Hawaiian sea salts.
Hawaiian sea salts have a distinct flavor. They don’t have that bitter aftertaste that comes from iodine in ordinary table salts. It is a mild tasting salt that has not been processed. It’s also mineral rich. It has also been said to have medicinal properties. My favorite is the red variety.
Some people eat for the simple reason of nourishment. But most would like to enjoy the pleasure of every bite. The lovely flavors of a certain dish can be attributed to the meat rub used in preparation. This is the finished product of blended variety of herbs and spices. It is the perfect way to add life to our usual everyday meal.
Meat rub has two categories: dry and wet. Wet rubs are made of moist ingredients while dry rubs contain spices and seasonings only. The dry ones are generally preferred because they are best for long cooking times as they won’t burn. As opposed to marinade, a rub is being applied only on the surface of the meat. This will then give you control over the distribution and intensity of your seasonings.