Chop Chop Cook (blog)

5 Ways to Make Food More Fun and Appealing for Kids

Having a hard time getting your kids to eat? Bravura gives you five tips to aid you make meals more interesting. 1. Establish a connection with food. What do your kids love? Use their current hobbies and interests. Arrange the usual meal in different shapes and forms to immediately attract their attention. 2. Presentation is key. Make plates look more appealing and vibrant by using bright and colorful ingredients. Fruits and veggies are great for this! Cut them in...

16 Apr 2013

Bullipedia

Bullipedia, the new culinary encyclopedia from El Bulli Bullipedia (www.bullipedia.net), a new project similar to Wikipedia, was recently introduced by the popular chef Ferrán Adriá. Its objective will be to create a catalogue that will organize the history, products and techniques used generally in the kitchen and at El Bulli, the restaurant that used to be owned and managed by him. El Bulli was considered the best restaurant in the world in 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. It closed...

2 Apr 2013

Healthy Tips when Eating at Restaurants

Sometimes when people are on a diet or trying to eat healthy they avoid going to restaurants, however that is not always necessary. Follow these healthy tips for eating at restaurants next time you dine out. • Drink water instead of sugar based drinks. Order wine or beer instead of a cocktail unless it has no added sugars or juices. • Stay away from the bread basket. However if you must, replace the butter with olive oil. • Order a...

6 Mar 2013

Top tips when planning a Stag or Hen Party in Marbella.

Are you looking into planning the best stag or hen party for a close friend? How does warm weather, amazing beaches and all night partying sound? If you are looking for luxury, fun and relaxation then Marbella is the place for you. Here are some of our top suggestions for planning a stag or hen party in Marbella: Travel in style. Consider renting a luxury car at the airport or a limo to pick you up. Luxury living. There are...

4 Mar 2013

Mongolian Beef Recipe

What You Need 500g Flank Steak 100g Corn Flour ½ Teaspoon Minced Garlic ½ Teaspoon Minced Ginger 100ml Soy Sauce 100ml Water 100ml Hoisin Sauce 100g Brown Sugar Peanut Oil Wok Preparing the Beef Thinly slice the beef against the grain at a 45 degree angle. Thinly coat the beef with the corn flour in a bowl. For the Sauce Fry the ginger and garlic in the oil, once it begins to colour add the water, soy...

3 Mar 2013

Simple Asian Chicken Dish Laab Gai

I was recently in Las Vegas dining at the Mandarin Oriental. A new dish to me was Laab Gai which is the national dish of Laos. It’s a great dish as it can be used for so many occasions: as a starter, canapé or (as I like to eat it) as a quick and easy snack. All you need to do is have the mix made up in the fridge, spoon into a lettuce leaf and your good to go....

20 Feb 2013

Marble Factory in Andalucia Makes Plates for the Best Chefs in the World

It started as a way to get some more income since sales from chimneys and columns were quickly dropping. However, this company from Almería, never thought their inMarmol marble tableware would have so much success. Clients for Sabiota Innova now include prestigious chefs like Ferrán Adriá, Arzak and Sergi Arola that use these handcrafted plates to show off their creations, and the list keeps on growing. They are also very popular internationally and can be found in restaurants like Melrose...

4 Feb 2013

Super Bowl XLVII

We’re days away from the Super Bowl Final between the Ravens and the 49’ers. Its set to be a big one between these two teams so we have come up with a great Super Bowl Food Menu to get us through the game. We’re kicking off with an NFL classic of homemade baked nachos with sour cream and guacamole, shortly followed up by boneless smoked chicken wings glazed with our secret barbecue sauce. 2nd Down will be a couple of...

31 Jan 2013

Top Ten Reasons to Visit Puerto Banus

Puerto Banus has quickly become a popular tourist destination. A close flight away from London (only 2.5 hours), this luxurious marina has become known as one of the best party towns in Europe. Built in 1970 by José Banus, the port receives around 5 million visitors a year, according to Marbella’s town hall, mainly from Northern Europe, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. The impressive marina has 915 births and can hold boats that range from 8m to 50m. With an extensive...

30 Jan 2013

Top Ten Professional Kitchen Tips for Cooking at Home

We have put together our top ten tips to help you improve your cooking skills and make your dinner parties more memorable. 1. Buy Quality Produce. It doesn’t matter how good a cook you are, if you don’t buy quality produce don’t expect a quality end product. Spend time to source your ingredients. 2. Where you buy. Always try to buy your meats from your local butcher. The quality of supermarket vacuum packed meats is of very low grade with...

16 Jan 2013