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SILVIO CICCHI:Male Age:54 A restaurant-trained Executive Pizza Chef, he is the author of upcoming book of pizza recepy: “PIZZA e FANTASIA“, you can download it for free registering on this site. He currently resides in Spinetoli (ITALY) with his cats and dogs. Specialized in Business start up – Pizza dove – Pizza courses – Art of pizza.
How to Reuse Mandarin Peels
Culture

How to Reuse Mandarin Peels

How to Reuse Mandarin Peels. Perhaps not everyone knows that tangerine peels should never be thrown away, here are some ways to reuse them and why.

Benefits and advantages: Both the fruit and the peels are very rich in nutrients. Vitamin C, B1, B2, B6, D, K,E, A. fibers and flavonoids. Here's how to reuse peels.

Here's what to do

Grind them to powder: Dry the mandarin peels and pass them in the mixer. Add the powder to the cakes, on the fish, salads and more.

Prepare a jam: taste the unmissable jam of mandarin.

How to Reuse Mandarin Peels

Perfume the oven: After cooking fish, the oven is impregnated with bad smells. Arrange the mandarin peels inside, the residual heat will release its own fragrance.

Flavor herbal teas and teas: Leave some tangerine peel in the tea jar.

The right perfume for the home

Home deodorant: Place the mandarin peels on the stove or radiators. You will have free perfumed house.

Flavoring for shortbread cakes, desserts and creams, lemon zest is more used in cooking.

Ancient medicine

As herbal tea: Tangerine peel tea is an old remedy for winter ailments.

Remedy for colds: Dried two mandarin peels, boil them for 5 minutes, let cool, cover your head with a towel and breathe in the vapours.

Other uses in brief

Keep cats that hate the smell away

Perfume the drawers

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We know the Calabrian Nduja
Advice, Ingredients

We know the Calabrian Nduja

Nduja is a spreadable sausage. Spicy lovers love it the Nduja. Pork sausage combined with Calabrian pepper. The pepper acts as a preservative.

Produced in the Vibo Valentia area. The original recipe called for two kilos of meat and one of chili peppers.

Nduja in the kitchen

Delicious on pizza, spread on bread, seasoning for pasta, fried, risottos, soups.

We know the Calabrian Nduja

During the professional courses that we do in our own School pizzaioli, we use a lot the Nduja. Everyone seems to like spicy. If you would like more information about our workshops, follow this link.

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Using the Pressure Cooker Correctly
Advice

Using the Pressure Cooker Correctly

Using the Pressure Cooker Correctly. Let's see together how to use it, it's dangerous? Save money?Saves on gas and electricity costs, and it is worth learning how to use it correctly.

How and why the pressure cooker

Cooks food in half the time (savings) , a pressure is generated inside it which allows the water to boil a 120 – 139 degrees by halving the cooking times.

In the seventies one out of two families he owned one, but then it was forgotten.

Using the Pressure Cooker Correctly

Its functioning is very simple. It has an airtight closure, two valves are installed on the lid, the safety valve and the operating valve. The liquid turns into vapor which, when held, turns into pressure. The increase in pressure increases as does the boiling point, that's why foods cook much faster.

To use it correctly you must always read the instruction manual. At the end of the eighties it was abandoned for fear that it might explode.

The pressure cooker is dangerous?

Today the pressure cooker is back in fashion, consumption savings, his method of healthy cooking, two safety valves that prevent any type of explosion.

We can cook legumes, fish, Tomato sauce, ragout, stews, boiled, braised, risottos, pottage, soups, steamed vegetables and stewed meat. Less toppings, half oil and salt.

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Difference Between Pinsa and Pizza
Actuality

Difference Between Pinsa and Pizza

Difference Between Pinsa and Pizza. Many people get confused between these two products. Let's see once and for all what is the thing that differentiates them. The less experienced could confuse them.

Pinsa is a product that looks like a pizza, but it is prepared with a dough patented by Corrado Di Marco way back in time 2001.

What are the differences between pinsa and pizza

the pinsa it is prepared with a mixture of wheat flour, soybeans and rice along with dried sourdough.

After careful leavening pinsa her it is spread giving it an oval shape. It should be stuffed to taste, cooking at 200 degrees for about 20 minutes.

Difference Between Pinsa and Pizza

The seasoning of pinsa and pizza it is no different from pizza, we know that tastes are very subjective. Given the high hydration of the grip, it may be less caloric, ma….

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Which is the best fruit to eat
Actuality

Which is the best fruit to eat

Which is the best fruit to eat. Bodies: Fantastic apples have a high potassium content and are very nutritious. They contain a lot of fibers, Vitamins B, C, K. The antioxidants contents improve the health of our heart, therefore to prevent any cardiovascular diseases, lower the risk of type diabetes 2.

Pineapple: Contains a lot of vitamin C together with manganese. Its anti-inflammatory properties are well known as it contains bromelain. This facilitates the digestion of proteins.

The Super Fruit to Eat Daily

Blueberries: These fruits are undoubtedly the richest in antioxidants, this helps reduce the risk of chronic disease. Excellent for fighting diabetes, Alzheimer's and chronic diseases. High manganese content, Vitamins C, K e aunt fiber.

Grapefruit: Eating grapefruit regularly before meals helps you lose weight, low in sugar.

Which is the best fruit to eat

Avocado: Its anti-inflammatory properties are well known, avocado is excellent for the well-being of the heart. It contains fibre, potassium and magnesium.

The list is still long, but by regularly eating these fruits listed above, you will increase your well-being and stay young forever.

The Best Fruit To Eat Daily

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These foods should never be frozen
Advice

These foods should never be frozen

These foods should never be frozen. Unfortunately alas there are certain foods that do not they should absolutely be frozen. Read on because I will explain the because.

Freezing food at home is a widely used practice, too convenient to open the freezer and find ready dinner or any type of food.

Did you know that not all foods can be frozen?

Very widespread practice, but to avoid the proliferation of germs and bacteria or the loss of all nutrients, we will have to follow very specific rules.

What can terribly affect the conservation of the products that we are going to freeze, it's about the amount of water and fat contained in them.

These foods should never be frozen

The fruit and vegetables: Freezing fruit and vegetables involves the complete loss of nutrients and above all of flavour. The green leafy vegetables, tomatoes onions and cucumbers will no longer have any consistency once thawed, not to mention melon, anguria or pineapple, that being very rich in water if frozen they would lose all their own taste.

Cheeses and eggs: Eggs and all sauces prepared with an egg type base mayonnaise they should not be frozen at all. Likewise i cheeses, which once frozen lose their flavor and quality. Pecorino or Parmesan being poor in water they can be frozen. As for the put, well don't think about freezing it at all, then it would not thicken.

Freeze the sausages

Sausages and cured meats: As you have certainly noticed, in all supermarkets the sausages are strictly stored in the refrigerated counter. But have you ever wondered why they can't be frozen? Because these products would become oxidized and risk rancidity.

Really a little loophole for some bagged low in salt exists, just vacuum-pack it before storing it in the freezer. But my suggestion is always that: Eat them fresh, Or don't buy them.

One last useful tip

Rice or pasta: Big companies have been trying for a long time, on the market there is already seasoned frozen pasta, or a classic risotto, but the results are really not very encouraging, not to say awful. Pasta and rice, once thawed they will be overcooked and soft to put in your mouth.

Before saying goodbye, I wanted to remind you that in our school of pizza makers we organize professional practical courses to become expert pizza makers. If you would like more information about our workshops follow this link.

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5 Alternatives to Coffee to Wake Up in the Morning
Advice

5 Alternatives to Coffee to Wake Up in the Morning

5 Alternatives to Coffee to Wake Up in the Morning. I love my coffee in the morning, hot and steaming. I don't intend to give it up for anything else in the world.

However, there are valid products in nature that can replace our adorable coffee very well. Let's see what they are.

Alternative Products to Coffee

Ginseng: contained in all energy drinks, the Ginseng it is a fantastic anti-inflammatory and at the same time useful for fighting stress and anxiety. Fantastic root.

Orzo: it is very rich in vitamins, perfect for maintaining a healthy intestinal balance and well known, you can also offer it to your children for breakfast.

5 Alternatives to Coffee to Wake Up in the Morning

Orange juice: an inexhaustible source of vitamin C is the right drink to start a long and tiring day at work, as well as being rich in vitamins, adults and children like it. It strengthens our immune defenses.

Ginger: This root could be the real coffee substitute, perfect for fighting colds and flu.

And what do you drink in the morning?

Green tea: excellent substitute for coffee, it is energizing therefore perfect to start our day, green tea is perfect for fighting fatigue and is super rich in mineral salts.

We've come to the end of suggestions on how to substitute coffee for breakfast, but I still have one suggestion, if you are real pizza lovers, sign up for our professional practical course to become real expert pizza chefs. In our school we organize a professional course every week. All information here.

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How to Store Olive Oil at Home
Actuality, Advice

How to Store Olive Oil at Home

How to Store Olive Oil at Home. We are in the period of olive harvest and in this period everyone is preparing to buy extra virgin olive oil new.

Who knows how many of you have asked the same question as it happens every year: How to store this precious oil for as long as possible without deteriorating.

Store the oil without risk

Storing extra virgin olive oil is very simple, just pay close attention to the elements that can damage its organoleptic properties, Aria, light and heat sources.

We could compare it to a fat, by centrifugation the water is separated from the must. It should be left to rest for about a month for the clarification, immediately afterwards it can be placed in food containers for storage until consumed.

How to Store Olive Oil at Home

 It suffers a lot luce they jump in temperature, the heat speeds up the rancidity process, around 10/12 degrees centigrade the product tends to solidify. The best storage temperature is between 14 e i 18 Celsius degrees.

Light alters easily color and taste, always use dark and full containers, do not leave air in the container, top up when needed.

Keep it in a dark place, fresh and always closed

It is always best to avoid containers of PVC or plastic which can release harmful substances, then remember that they are transparent, therefore not suitable for storing oil.

Always prefer containers of latta, steel, dark glass and if possible porcelain.

Avoid plastic

Despite all the attention you can get, the best product will be if consumed between 2 and 8 months, after twelve months the product will begin to deteriorate, the suggested consumption limit should never exceed 18 months since it was bottled.

In pizzeria extra virgin olive oil is very important, during our practical courses to become a pizza chef we talk about it a lot and often. If you want more information about our courses to become a pizza maker, follow this link.

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Pizza with Mozzarella Sausage and Vegetables
Recipes

Pizza with Mozzarella Sausage and Vegetables

Pizza with Mozzarella Sausage and Vegetables. This pizza is one of my favorites. Today during our practical course that we carry out weekly in ours School pizzaioli we have prepared a.

absolutely delicious, we really wanted it. And, no tomato, as you may have guessed, I'm not crazy about tomatoes, it is acidic and would completely cover the delicate taste of vegetables.

Mozzarella sausage and vegetables my favorite

It is very easy to prepare even at your home, follow the video carefully so as not to make mistakes.

I remind you that in ours School of Italian pizza every week we organize a new professional practical course. If you want more information follow this link.

Pizza with Mozzarella Sausage and Vegetables

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How to behave as a Gentleman Seated at the Table
Advice

How to behave as a Gentleman Seated at the Table

How to behave as a Gentleman Seated at the Table. Even if you don't plan to have dinner with the tonight President of the Republic, it is always good to behave with a certain etiquette. Let's see some advice to never make a bad impression towards other diners.

Respect the arrangement in which the table was set, forks on the left, knives on the right, your glass is the one on the top right and your bread is on the top left.

How to behave at the table

Talk to the mouth full, if you are asked for something while your mouth is full, you smile, swallow, then answer.

Don't start eating immediately, always expects all guests to be served.

How to behave as a Gentleman Seated at the Table

May licking your fingers at the table, if they are dirty, clean them with a napkin.

The soups are the hardest things to eat, do not bend over on the plate, but slowly bring the spoon to your mouth.

Follow the rules of bon ton

Never serve food to your guests with them own silverware, always use those prepared in the tray.

At the end of dinner never collect the dishes to stack them in the center of the table, always leave this job to the waiter.

Other little tips

Never drink incorrectly. If you have ordered a drink which is served with a straw, do not lean over the glass to drink, but bring the glass to your mouth.

If you drop one of the cutlery, do not bend over never under the table to try to pick it up, call the waiter who will bring you a clean one.

To conclude

Do not put your things on the table, mobile phone, handbag etc., they should never be placed on the table.

Non steal the napkin of your neighbor, you will find your napkin on your left if not on the plate. Open it without shaking it and place it on your lap, then you can start eating.

be careful not to…

Always remember that in your place you will be assigned, you will find liquids on the right and solids on the left, do not steal the bread of your neighbor.

Don't put the core of olives in the dish. The stone should be placed on the side of the plate if there is not already a container on the table to collect them.

Non blow your nose while sitting at the table, for these things you go to the bathroom.

May clearing away the table before all the diners have finished eating.

Even if you are normally an eater fast, try to slow down and finish at the same time as the other diners. Once you have finished, place the cutlery on your plate in the position of the clock hands 14:00.

Conclusions

I hope you enjoyed this roundup of suggestions. I'm sure you already knew all of these things, maybe you didn't know that in ours School of Italian pizza, every week we organize professional courses to become pizza chefs professionals. If you would like more information about our courses, follow this link.

Visit my youtube channel, you will find beyond 300 Video recipes of pizza.

 

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Silvio Cicchi