Index of Food and Cooking Articles - A

This index is a listing of the many interesting cooking, food, and history articles that I have written about over several years.

Please click on a letter below to search the articles alphabetically.

A    B    C   D    E    F    G    H    I    J-K    L    M    N    O    P    Q-R    S    T    U-Z

 

Absinthe - In French, the word "absinthe" means "wormwood." It was also known as the "green fairy" during its heyday in France in the 1800s. The drink is distinguished by its dazzling emerald blue-green clarity, due to its chlorophyll content. When mixed with water, the liquor changes to cloudy white. Learn all about the history of this famous drink and also how to prepare your own.

Accent and Spike - Definitions and photos of each.

Alcohol Evaporation In Cooking - A study conducted several years ago showed that alcohol remained in several recipes after the preparation was complete.

Alcohol Burn Off During Cooking - The percentage of alcohol remaining in a dish based on various cooking methods

Alcohol Substitutions In Cooking - A general list of non-alcoholic substitutes that can be used in cooking
 

American High Tea or Afternoon Tea Menu - Also includes making the perfect cup of tea and etiquette of a tea.

American Regional Foods Index - Recipes & history of favorite foods of America by regions.

Deep South - Alabama - Florida - Georgia - Mississippi

Far West - California - Hawaii - Nevada 

Great Lakes - Illinois - Indiana - Michigan - Minnesota - Ohio - Wisconsin

New England - Connecticut - Maine - Massachusetts - New Hampshire - Rhode Island - Vermont

Mid-Atlantic - Delaware - Maryland - New Jersey - New York - Pennsylvania - District of Columbia (Washington D.C.

Midwest/Plains - Arkansas - Iowa - Kansas - Missouri - Nebraska - North Dakota - Oklahoma - South Dakota

Pacific Northwest - Alaska - Oregon - Washington

Rocky Mountains - Colorado - Idaho - Montana - Wyoming

Southeast- Kentucky - North Carolina - South Carolina - Tennessee - Virginia -West Virginia

Southwest - Arizona - New Mexico - Texas - Utah

South Central - Louisiana

Anchovies & Anchovy Paste - What are they and how to use them. Anchovies are tiny silver fish that are a member of the herring family, about 3 inches long, native to the Mediterranean and southern European coastlines. They are sold whole, and salt-0acked or, more commonly, filleted and packed in oil (olive oil is best). The most popular and tasty are the ones in olive oil and salt.

 

Angel Food Cake - Some historians think that the first angel food cakes were probably baked by African-American slaves from the South because making this cake required a strong beating arm and lots of labor to whip the air into the whites.

Appetizers Per Person - How many appetizers to make per person for a dinner or cocktail party?
 

Apple Pie, Apple Pie a la Mode - Apple pie reigns supreme on the list of most popular pie flavors in the United States. Learn about the history of this favorite pie.

 

Apples - History & legends of apples. Includes apple equivalents, tips, facts, & recipes.


 

Artichokes - Artichokes are one of the oldest foods know to humans. Learn about the history of artichokes


 

Asparagus - How to Select, Store, and Cook Asparagus


 

Author Information - Some information about Linda Stradley, author and publisher of this web site.