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The Best Indian Restaurant In Johannesburg

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Swad in Melrose Arch near Sandton in Johannesburg, South Africa was voted as the best Indian cusine restaurant in Gauteng by the Star Readers Choice awards.

The Star is part of Independent News & Media (INM), which also produces 30 national and regional newspapers, including most of South Africa’s best-known titles.

Swad was also a winner of the 2011 RASA (Restaurant Association of South Africa) Rosetta award for service excellence.

If one wants good Indian cuisine in Johannesburg there are a few options. The rule of thumb is that a restaurant that concentrates on dishes from a few regions rather than purveying an Indian menu is the one to look out for. Swad in Melrose Arch near Sandton in Joburg may indeed be where the search ends. Swad as the name suggests, is an Indian restaurant based at Melrose Arch near Sandton offering a culinary voyage of India in an authentic Indian royal setting. At Swad you can savour a contemporary dining experience that’s fresh and rich with the traditional flavours of India. The cuisine extends from the temperate flavours of Kashmir in the North to piquant offerings of Kerala in the South, the delicately spiced seafood from the East to the rich flavours of the Punjab. The friendly, hospitable service with style will leave you with ultimate satisfaction. Swad means taste in Sanskrit and the restaurant promises to always live up to its name serving you the best Indian food outside India.

Whether you are planning a birthday party, a company function or a special event Swad could be the ideal location. It is an ideal place with an elegant setting where you are comfortable, yet still feel as though you are someplace special. Swad can seat upto 180 guests and Melrose Arch provides ample parking.

Swad was set up in 2010 in Melrose Arch to coincide with the influx of visitors for the World Cup and since then has steadily built up a reputation as a restaurant that serves authentic southern and western Indian cuisine along with a few standard Indian dishes that the average punter desires.

Madhu Pillai, from the south Indian state of Kerala with business interests in South Africa, Congo and the UAE decided to pursue his dream of setting up an Indian restaurant that was different. He has partnered with Sunil Menon the former chairman of the Inland region of Fedhasa, who has been involved for more than 20 years in the South African hospitality industry.

You can get more information on Swad from their website – www.swad.co.za or by calling them on +27116841007.

Is The Red Juice In A Rare Piece Of Steak Really Blood

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I have a rather paranoid mom. As a youngster, whenever we would go to a restaurant she would always ensure that any type of meat offered was well done. Even a hint of red was enough to create panic. She believed that all meat had to be thoroughly cooked, otherwise we were likely to get food poisoning. As a result, it wasn’t until I was about 18 that I had my first actual taste of steak. My uncle took me out and I got the forbidden medium rare steak for the first time in my life. I was impressed! There was so much more taste in that one piece of meat than all the other steaks I had ever before had put together. From that day on I never again ordered one well done.

So how come steak has more taste the less you heat it? Who knows! I definitely don’t. I just know it does and it’s delicious. Most likely much of the taste is lost via evaporation of the meat juices. Anyhow, the thing that freaked my mom out above all was when you would slice a piece of meat and red ‘blood’ would ooze out. “How could you possibly wish to eat meat that bleeds when you cut it!?” she would exclaim in disgust. Well here is the thing: it’s not blood. Its Myoglobin. Myoglobin is an oxygen carrying protein located only in the muscular tissues. It is like haemoglobin, located in the red blood cells, both in structure and functions. In fact, the reason that some meat is red (beef/pork) and some is white (chicken/turkey) is due to the difference in myoglobin levels.

So, when you hear a person exclaim how much they love their steak to be bloody, what they really mean is they like it to be myoglobiny. I believe I have possibly made a brand-new word there! As you might expect, educating my mom that a rare steak has no blood whatsoever didn’t did anything to discourage her from constantly buying ‘well done’ at a restaurant. Blood or no blood, it doesn’t matter to me; the vital thing is the taste.

My barbecue grill has not once been used to destroy a steak by overcooking it. I have the tendency to go for somewhere between rare and medium rare. I get a little turned off with completely rare steak as the middle is usually a little cold and I like my meat to be warm throughout. It’s especially vital to clean your barbecue grill well prior to cooking a steak. You definitely don’t want it sticking to unclean bars and spoiling your pricey piece of beef. So don’t forget to clean the grate and oil the bars well before you start. If you have a porcelain enamel coated grate then you should not have to stress over oil as the bars will be non stick. Nevertheless, make certain you use a grill brush safe for porcelain, as some will scratch the coating off, damaging your grill and exposing the underlying metal to rust.

Stan Lew is a grill enthusiast who really enjoys sharing tips, advice and thoughts on all things BBQ. Check out this site for info about buying a BBQ grill brush and check out this video to learn how to use your wire grill brush.

How To Choose A Thailand Cooking School

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Welcome to the land of smiles!

So, what should one consider when selecting a Thai cooking school?

Let me start by saying when I did my first Thailand cooking school research I found none of the cooking school websites complete in their information. To know their whole story, like how much or what dishes, I had to phone each school. Nearly every call was answered in their limited second language English which left me unsure of their understanding my question or if their answers actually answered my question as the answers were often obscure or incomplete.

Information like price should be on the website if its not why is it a secret? I can tell you why, it’s because some customer referers won’t send students to the schools whose website shows prices as they are uneasy about scalping posted school fees. And why are the dishes taught a secret?

1. Does the school website answer all your questions or does it leave you with unanswered questions … There’s a reason for nondisclosure … and I’m positive it’s not that they don’t know what they charge or what they teach …

2. Location: is important even if you are not coming through Bangkok you can still apply this check list to your Thai cooking school selection research. There are reputable cooking schools in every major center. Some schools have small storefront schools to leave you with the impression of small classes but these store fronts are used as student pick-up centers from where you will be delivered to a large class comprised of many store front pick-ups.

3. Teacher experience: A true answer to this question may be impossible to obtain. But again I ask why is it not post it to their website? Where did the teacher train or they simply able to cook and speak basc English?

4. Teacher qualification: As in question 2 a true answer to this question would likely be an exception. Most of the teachers will not have degrees or certificates of culinary study nor will they have a Thai Dept. of Skills level 1 or higher diploma.

5. Teacher Style: Ask if they teach “the craft”, the technique to Thai cuisine as many schools instruct their teacher not to take the time to impart this to you as it is time consuming.

6. The School: Remember … Thailands temperatures will be between 30 and 40 degrees celcius and if you are in some alley school in the open air and you fire up the gas burners you can bet you’re gonna sweat! A climate controlled school costs more to operate and as a result will cost more for a class but provides for clean cool air during your class. One outdoor school was simply a private residence porch bar-be-que used as a school! Do you really want to sit on the floor, Thai style, to prepare your ingredients? Why not use a table and chair? Do they overbook? If so, will you actually cook or be like in the audience and watch while others cook?

7. Price: Costs are important and no one likes to be taken!. My research found rates as high as 1,000 baht per dish with the lowest being 800 per set of 5 dishes in an outdoor setting with the average price being near 300 baht per dish and air con schools averaging 400 per dish or 2,400 baht for 6 dishes.

8. Notoriety: Some schools are all about their dog and pony shows, dressed in Thai formal wear they dance and sing and rhyme to you. One such world famous school appears to believe you will not be back for more classes as they teach only one set of Thai dishes. It’s one thing to know how to cook but it’s another to be able to teach!

One School that passed this check list with flying colors (8/8) is Ma-Sa-Man Cooking School & Bakery a CSI Cooking Schools Intl. school.

1. CSI, offers a different 5 star restaurant quality Thai 5 dish menu set every day and not only lists days dishes but makes their recipes available as a free download from their site.

2. If you are going through Bangkok you owe it to yourself to check out the Ma-Sa-Man CSI school which is only 15 minute walk north of BKK’s Khao San Rd and can also be easily accessed by river boat.

3. CSI doesn’t leave you guessing it’s clearly posted to their website in the form of a short video as are a sampling of CSIs many hundreds of testimonials on Kruzon Ltds Flicker account (hundreds and hundreds of them).

4. The CSI website proudly posts their owner and head chef & teachers’ qualifications in a short video. Thanaporn (Lee) Boonloh B.B.A. has most recently achieved University graduation and thus her graduation is not part of the website video at the time of this writing.

5. Chef Lee has a magnetic Thai personality and lathers you in her Thai charms and truly treats you with the care that reflects her desire to have you return where many schools look at you as a one-time mark (teaching only one dish group which is the same every day offering you no reason to return).

6. Ma-SA-Man School is an indoor air conditioned controlled environment with tables and chairs.

7. Ma-SA-Man low season rate of 1,000 baht for 5 Thai omnivore dishes, and their high season rate of 1500 baht a steal of a deal!

8. CSIs Thanaporn (Chef Lee) Boonloh B.B.A. loves to cook and lives to teach!

Place this check list beside you when researching your next culinary learning experience or simply save yourself a pile of time and money and plan to do a CSI school course!

I CARE!

by Kruz-On

Leptin Green Coffee 800 Not A Shortcut For Weight Loss

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Are you among the large population of people in the world who want to lose weight? If your answer is yes, have you ever tried a weight loss product that is marketed in newspaper or television? If you have, you might have probably thought of increasing consumption of the product to lose more weight at a fast rate. Same is the case with Leptin Green Coffee that is a popular product well-known for weight loss. It is a replacement for regular coffee that acts a tool that supports weight loss.

Many people consume a lot of green coffee and expect instant results in a shorter duration of time. The reason why they think like that is because they eat a lot of high calorie food and gain weight at a rapid rate. They think that after drinking Leptin Green Coffee 800 they will lose weight in the same rate. They drink a lot of Leptin Green Coffee 800 for quicker weight loss in shorter duration. However, weight gain is different from weight loss. Leptin Green Coffee 800 works better if consumed in an appropriate amount for longer duration. It works by keeping the energy level of the body high. It increases the metabolism level of the body and help on reducing fat at a constant rate.

The way it works reflects that its support in weight loss is dependent upon how consistently you consume Leptin Green Coffee 800 for a longer duration. Various researches have proved that person consuming Leptin Green Coffee 800 consistently for a longer duration has much lower fat percentage as compared to those who have consumed larger amount in shorter timeframe. Continuous drinking of this coffee help you feel more active while you keep losing weight consistently.

Leptin Green Coffee 800 promotes a healthy reduction of weight without any side effects unlike other slimming products in the market. Therefore, it is recommended that if you want to lose weight with the help of Leptin Green Coffee 800, include it in your diet as a regular drink and have patience to see results.

Green coffee promotes reduction of weight and burning fat without compromising on your health unlike many other slimming products. This is why it is always recommended to consume refreshing green coffee as your regular drink and to patiently experience its results along with your entire fitness regime.

Akshay Kumar As A Guest In Launch Party Of Arola Restaurant Mumbai

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Mumbaikars get an all new place to eat, drink and make merry amid class, style and loads of glamor!

Two Michelin star Chef Sergi Arola, opened the doors of his very chic and very opulent Arola Restaurant & Bar at the JW Marriott on Saturday. In launch party Sergi Arola has invited to Akshay Kumar.

The grand launch party of the new gourmet Spanish restaurant was hosted by JW Marriott Mumbai hosted in association with Ms. Chhaya Momaya.Owner of six eminent restaurants around the world and a promoter of Spanish cuisine, Chef Sergi Arola is known to be a trend-setter when it comes to foodie delights. And with Arola coming to your city, authentic and creative Spanish delicacies get a new address! So this is good news for you because another Spanish restaurant in Mumbai is ready to serve you.

Talking about the guest list, whos who from swish set attended the gala party.

Seen enjoying themselves were Akshay Kumar, Mandira Bedi and Raj Kaushal, Lillette Dubey, Aditi Deshmukh, Gayatri Oberoi, Daboo and Manisha Ratnani, Rashmi Uday Singh, Sanjeev Kapoor, Jatin Kampani, Mamta Dalal, Sheetal Mafatlal, Ash Chandler, Shaan, Rahul Dev, Negi, Namrata Shroff, Shruti Seth and Dhanish Aslam, Aarti and Kailash Surendranath, Simone Singh and Fahad Samar.

Also present were Nikhil and Vidushi Mehra, Ranna Gill, Ramola Bachchan and Nina Pillai, who had flown in especially from Delhi to attend the event.

Apart from this Mushroom delights await you at Pune’s Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre

Its the distinct flavour of mushrooms that makes them a favourite amongst many food lovers. Of course, they also have a lot of health benefits. It wouldnt be incorrect to term mushrooms as a food item that is as delectable as healthy.

Speaking about the festival, Chef Christian Huber, Chef de Cuisine, Alto Vino, Pune Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre, says, Tutto Funghi, which in Italian means all about mushrooms, is a 10-day festival at Alto Vino, celebrating the versatility and variety in mushrooms. He continues, Mushrooms are an integral part of Italian cuisine. In Italy, people often actively hunt for edible mushrooms in the wild. This usually starts in August once the season sets in. The heady flavours lend themselves generously to all the dishes. Mushrooms are also high in fibre and vitamins and low in cholesterol and fats.

In India, one is generally familiar with only a few kinds of mushrooms such as button and shiitake. At Alto Vino, we shall try to give our patrons a taste of the unusual by serving mushroom varieties that are not easily available off the shelf. The menu would have soups, antipasti, pastas and pizzas using varieties such as morels, porcini, Portobello and oyster mushrooms that are renowned the world over for their exquisite flavours.

So, let your taste buds savour the magic of mushrooms!

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Organic Herb Farms A New Trend In Agriculture

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Getting into organic farming might seem to be quite a tough task, but it is not so if you start gradually and develop your knowledge and experience step by step. Starting with organic herb farm is easier than any other kind of organic farm. This is because herbs are easier to grow organically than many other crops; besides you dont need much land for them. A few acres of good land are enough to have a profitable organic herb farm. Consider a few things before buying land for your organic herb farm.

Climate

First of all you have to research what kinds of organic herb farms already exist in your area. Talk to the farmers and find out what the climate is like, and which herbs grow best there. Ask for their advice; they are experts; treat them well and they can help your organic herb farm to be a success.

Market

Make your research about the local market for your organic herb produce. How are other organic herb farms doing financially? Is there a large enough market for one more organic herb farm? How do others sell their produce? Do they sell herbal products as well as herbs? What equipment is needed to make those products?

These are the basic questions to you will need answers to. Just as you would with any business, do a thorough market analysis before deciding to start an organic herb farm.

Land

Prior to looking for land, decide a few things first. How much land do you need? Do you want cleared or wooded land? Do you want previously cultivated land? Is there an existing organic herb garden for sale?

You may choose to live on your organic herb farm in this case, you have to make sure there is a livable home on it. Check out the outbuildings to make sure they are adequate for your needs. If you are currently a city dweller, dont forget that you need to find out about water supply, electrical supply and septic.

Since you plan on starting an organic herb farm, try to find land that has not been treated with chemical additives. For this matter try to get the history of the land and get to know everything that has been done to it, at least for the past five to ten years. You will need this history in order to get organic certification for your organic herb farm.

Crop

With an organic herb farm you have a few options regarding the crops. Be aware that monoculture farming sets you up for disaster. It is better to have more than one kind of crop in case one doesnt do well.

You can grow perennial herbs on your organic herb farm, such as lavender, rosemary and thyme. You can harvest and sell the herbs directly to consumers, to food producers or to cosmetic and other industries. You can make herbal products, and sell them, as well. Popular culinary herbs, such as basil and oregano are grown hydroponically these days. You can also grow them in the ground. Culinary herbs proved to be a good cash crop.

The market for native or naturally growing herbs is expanding. You can harvest high value native plants wherever they grow on your land. Many of these herbs grow best in wooded areas, and you can interplant them in your woodlot. Ginseng, goldenseal, cohosh and Echinacea are all examples of native herbs that have commercial value. Most native herbs are used for medicinal purposes.

You dont have to possess a degree in agriculture to start an organic herb farm and become a successful organic farmer. Of course, you will have to learn a lot and put a lot of efforts, but you can start your organic herb farm with a relatively small investment and still achieve great results.

Finding Weber Grill Replacement Parts on the Web Is Not Hard When You Know Where and How to Look

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Ever since they originally appeared in stores at the beginning of 1950s, Weber Grills have been a huge part of many family’s outdoor fun.

Weber Grills – “So Simple to Operate, Even a Father Can Do It!”

Weber grills are made to be very easy to operate for the inexperienced griller and the master alike and are built with uncompromising quality and strength.

Weber gas grills, Weber charcoal grills and Weber electric grills are today a favorite of many typical men and women as they are so easy to use and reasonably priced. There is certainly a model for your cooking style and life style.

But Even the Very Best Grills Wear Out

Weber Grills might be the finest designed and best built grills out there, but even the best constructed grill will ultimately wear out from use and need replacement parts. And unlike cheap flimsy grills, it is normally considerably less costly to fix or replace a part on a Weber grill than to purchase a whole new model.

Fortunately Weber grill parts are easy to purchase through the internet.

First Off However — Remember That It Is Not Your Negligence That Caused This

Look at it like this — pieces wearing out is an indication that you have been making use of your grill, enjoying yourself, eating good food and getting your money’s worth.

Grills do not wear out by sitting in the shed.

And no matter how well you protect and take care of your grill, it is going to eventually require grill replacement parts.

For example, gas grill burners are always going to rust with age even if you take great care of them. Even the absolute best caliber stainless-steel propane grill burners are going to rust in time. Once they begin to wear out with age, the flame can become unevenly. This tends to produce uneven grilling results. Commonly the burner openings become larger as they rust. This permits the propane to flow at a quicker rate and causes a hotter flame at that point. This will result in the awful “hot spots” that the first gas BBQ grills were well known for. Moreover it will fritter away your valuable natural gas and/or propane.

The grilling accessories can also wear out and have to be replaced. These include the heat tent, heat shield, flame tamer, grates and I-tent. Rust, grease and drippings will coat the surfaces and cause dangerous flare-ups.

Locating Individual Replacement Parts for Your Weber Grill

To find Weber Grill parts on the internet, find the model number, after which you can easily do a search for a particular part on the internet. Merely type “Weber”, the model number together with a name or detailed description of the piece you are looking for into a search engine. For example, if you are looking for a gas control knob for a Weber Genesis E-310, you can type in “Weber Grill Genesis E-310 gas control knob.”

If you can’t find the model number for whatever reason or if you have not a clue what exactly a damaged piece actually does on the grill, you can simply measure your original component and check it against some that are detailed on the webpages of reputable sellers. Good vendor sites will likely have a variety of photos, illustrations, diagrams as well as specifications. Be aware that you may also see Ducane Grills on a lot of these websites — Weber acquired Ducane in 2002 and currently produces this brand.

By the way, probably the best way to do this is to take the old part completely out of the grill and lay it on a flat work surface. Then compare it to the image or drawing on the webpage.

Or…

If you own a Weber Grill and you want to keep it working in tip-top condition, you could do the easiest thing and just visit our site Weber Grill Parts for information on the best deals and sources for all the parts and accessories you need.

http://webergrillpartsguide.com has what you are looking for to keep your grill running hot.

Grill out and make something delicious this weekend!

Merits And Disadvantages Of Stacking Restaurant Stools

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These days, bar stools or restaurant stools come in a wide range. Apparently having a choice from variety of layouts and substances is dependent upon the demands of your establishment or your individual demands. Being the possessor of a food business you’ll definitely think about the category of your restaurant and also the internal decoration of your dinning hall before concluding about the kind of stools. Alternatively, if you are an individual and need to get stools for your house bar then your separate choice matters much more.

It isn’t likely to discuss the various forms of restaurant stools found in the market because you’ll find thousands of unique styles and kinds being manufactured these days. Here we will be discussing the uses and demerits of stacking stools for your restaurant.

Just in case you are one who’s managing a restaurant and have got hundreds of consumers then stacking restaurant stools are the best option for you. These stools are specially designed to be kept in lesser space therefore you can take advantage of them by placing more stools in less space. These stools could be placed one over another in the form of stack so you will be capable to put them in a corner of the dinning premises in your cooking area. Being light weight, these can easily be carried and placed from one point to another.

These stools can be obtained in the sort of chairs also therefore you aren’t needed to concern about the appearance of your restaurant. These stools are also found in approximately all kinds of materials like synthetic, artificial wood and steel. You can make a choice in support of your business. One can save a reasonable sum of money by paying for stacking stools in bulk. These can be stored in less space and are very appropriate for outdoor restaurant where these are needed to be located in the store on daily basis.

Stacking stools do not come in wide selection than that of other kinds. Many customers have the idea that you are an ordinary food supplier and hence they don’t feel attraction to come to your point. Therefore always take into account that if you are beginning a brand new food business, you should not take the chance by purchasing stacking style of stools. There must be no hesitation to buy those designs which fit best based on modern trends; buying those designs should be an extra benefit for you.

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The Different Cooking Configurations of the Big Green Egg

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The Big Green Egg ceramic grill is incredible because of its flexibility. You are able to set up your Egg up for direct cooking, similar to a regular grill, to barbecue chicken. With only one additional component you can set up your grill to become a slow smoker that is able to do smoking “low n slow” all day long! You can also use your Egg as an oven to cook up bread, pizza or even cookies.

The traditional grilling set up is commonly known as direct cooking, because you are cooking your food directly above the hot coals. Simply set your Stainless Steel or Cast Iron Grid right on top of the Fire Ring, and you are ready to grill direct. Many Eggheads can lift the level of their cooking surface with extenders or lower their cooking surface by taking out the Fire Ring to set the grid right on the Fire Box.Shifting the level of the cooking surface affords you more control over the style of heat your food will encounter; make the grill surface higher to avoid the flames for grilling vegetables, and drop the cooking surface to quickly sear pork chops. Direct grilling is commonly used for steaks, hamburgers, fish, pork tenderloin, and vegetables.

The Plate Setter Accessory is a heat barrier sold by the Big Green Egg manufacturer. If you possess a Plate Setter, you are able to use your Big Green Egg for indirect smoking. To configure your Big Green Egg for indirect barbecuing simply set the Plate Setter right on the Fire Ring with the legs facing up, rest a drip pan full of water on the Plate Setter, and then place your grid on top of the Plate Setter. If you are baking pizzas you can put your ceramic baking stone directly on the grid and you are ready to grill cook indirectly.The basic concept behind indirect smoking is that your meat is indirectly exposed to the fire, so it roasts via convection and radiant heat. This cooks the food slower than exposing it to direct heat, and is the only choice for true smoking. If you want to slow smoke brisket, pulled pork, or ribs you will need to do it via indirect grilling.

If “low and slow” isnt your thing, you can make use of the Plate Setter to change your smoker into an outdoor oven. Even though the fire is being blocked by the Plate Setter, the internal grill temperature can reach as high as 600F and allow you to cook out of this world brick-oven style pizzas. Just about anything you could bake in a normal oven you can roast using the indirect cooking set up of the Big Green Egg.

Decorating Ideas For Cupcakes With Team Logos As A Super Bowl Dessert

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Everyone makes cupcakes. They are so simple to make, and make a great presentation. They can be made in any flavor, decorated or not, and are always a sought after treat. If one has a little artistic ability they can be made elaborately, though this is not a requirement for the enjoyment they bring.

I decided to try out some thoughts and designs, and will pass on my results here. Making cupcakes is as simple as having muffin tins and paper liners. Even the paper liners are not mandatory, though they help make it cleaner to pick up and move. Making a cake mix, either from scratch or from a box and filling muffin papers about half way and baking for slightly less time than a full cake layer is all easy as 1, 2, 3.

Once made, if decorating muffins is a frightening prospect, let that go and just enjoy. A simple smear of icing will make a delightfully edible treat. Actual decorating is really just, well, the icing on the cake. The main idea is to enjoy the process and have treats for guests and family. This year, the team colors are purple, black and metallic gold for the Ravens and red, metallic gold and white for the 49ers. These colors, or some combination, can be used as the main icing color or in combinations. The other color would be green to mimic turf.

Party decorating shops or cake decorating shops will likely have little decorations to use, such as little footballs or goal posts and such. If you choose to take the time to make your own, you might look for a small candy mold in football shapes. Melting chocolate or chocolate bark and filling the molds is quick and easy. Once the halves are chilled and hard, a dab of melted chocolate will glue the halves together. Allow to set and then make the laces down the side with white icing and a small holed icing tip.

Decorate some cupcakes with brightly green tinted icing and either just smear it on or use an icing tip number 233 to mimic grass. Even a small star tip can be used to create a grass effect. Set a little chocolate football onto the grass and there you have it. If you already have small Easter egg molds, these can be used the same way, by just planting the rounded end down onto the green icing grass surface.

I chose to attempt a loose facsimile of the actual logo for the teams. Making a brilliant red frosting for the background field of the 49ers look, I used a flat icing tip number 45 to make a rectangle in an approximate gold color over top. I piped in 49ERS in red using a number 4 round holed tip, then outlined the letters and numbers in white using a number 3 round holed tip. For the Ravens, I frosted the cupcake in deep purple. Using a toothpick, I traced an approximation of the raven logo, and then used black icing and a number 3 round holed tip to copy over that traced outline. I used white icing and a number 3 round holed tip to trace around the black icing to make the figure more noticeable. All in all, they are attractive and colorful.

Whether you take the time needed for making team logos or not, the goal is to have a sweet treat for all to enjoy. If you do not have the skills to use all the icing tips mentioned, simply spread on a couple of the team colors, half and half on top of a cupcake. Or ice the cupcakes in any color you prefer and pipe on RAVENS or 49ERS on each. The ways to decorate are only limited by your imagination. I hope these ideas will spark an idea for you.

Thank you for taking the time to read my article. I hope it was informative and helped you along your own culinary journey. You will find many more recipes and helpful tips on my web site. I am on Facebook at A Harmony of Flavors and share a recipe or tip each day to the fans that have liked my site. I hope to see you there soon.