2015
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Regional Specialties You May Find In Chinese Restaurants
When you are trying to choose a Chinese restaurant, you may be exposed to words or terms which leave you more bewildered than ever. Chinese restaurants are often identified by their individual specialty dishes, which usually originate from a particularregion of China. Here are a few regional terms that you may hear that will help you to determine if a Chinese restaurant is right for you: Cantonese This is the style of Chinese food that is most familiar to native Canadians, albeit with some variations to satisfy Western tastes.
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Tips For Making Pizzaria-Quality Pizza Dough At Home
If you have not been successful at making your own pizza dough at home, then you will be happy to know that there are some simple things you can do to greatly improve its quality. Making good pizza dough is a skill, and by following these tips you can improve your pizza dough making skills today: Tip 1: Choose the Right Flour Since the main ingredient in pizza dough is flour, choosing the correct type of flour will greatly improve your pizza crust quality and texture.
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The Delicious Donair Migration
Canada is experiencing a western migration of a culinary nature. The Halifax donair, also known as the doner, donner, gyro, kebab, doner kebab, and kebab, is making its way across the continent from Nova Scotia, where it was created in the early 70's. Originally meant to be more of a gyro type food, the donairevolved into a ground-beef based sandwich that is primarily served in pizza places throughout the nation:
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4 Take Out Alternatives To Pizza
Not everyone loves pizza. This may come as a surprise to pizza lovers, but it's true. This doesn't mean that they can't get take-out Italian food. While many Italian restaurants primarily sell pizza, they also make lots of other delicious Italian dishes. So, the next time your looking at take-out menus, don't disregard the Italian restaurant just because you don't care for pizza. Here are some great meals you might want to order.
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How To Cut Calories And Fat When Ordering Pizza
It's possible to go out and enjoy a slice or two of pizza now and again without blowing your diet. The trick is making the right choices when you place your order. From the crust to that last piece of pepperoni, these methods will ensure you can have your pizza and eat it, too. From the Crust Up The crust is where the bulk of the problematic carbs, sugars, and calories are.
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How To Save Money Dining Out Without Looking Like A Cheapskate
Do you want to spend less when dining out, but feel self-conscious when you do things like just order a salad or share an entree with your dining partner? You don't have to look like a cheapskate in order to dine out affordably. Here are three ways to save money at a restaurant with less embarrassment. Go for lunch instead of dinner. If you've been waiting to try a certain restaurant, visit for lunch instead of dinner.
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