TRAVAASA DAYS: Culinary Day 4- Juicer Recipes
Juices are a great way to have a quick snack or even as an afternoon boost. The nutritional benefits of drinking a glass of fresh juice far outweigh that which you get by drinking packaged juice, so make the effort to go for fresh juice. While most fresh fruits and vegetables can be juiced in endless combinations; Austin Blues Blast -Fill water glass 3/4 full with equal parts blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries -Fill half way with apple juice and half way with yogurt leaving 2 inches at the top -Transfer contents of glass to blender with 1 scoop of ice -Blend until smooth and serve in glass with straw Banana Almond Delight: -Fill water glass 3/4 full with equal part bananas, almonds and pineapple -fill half way with orange juice and half...
TRAVAASA DAYS: Culinary Day 3- Composting Tips
For those of you that are taking on planting your own vegetable garden in hopes of harvesting fresh produce for your cooking, composting is one way to take your garden to the next level. Compost is one of nature’s best mulches and soil amendments, and you can use it instead of commercial fertilizers. Using compost improves soil structure, texture, and aeration and also increases the soil’s water-holding capacity. Here are some tips to starting composting your vegetable garden. 1. Mix things up. Your compost needs oxygen if it is going to break down the materials you add. 2. Save your slimy friends. If you find a worm while you’re gardening carefully relocate it to your compost bin. And it will happily work on breaking down your...
TRAVAASA DAYS: Culinary Day 2- Knife Care
A properly cared for kitchen knife will last years and provide a perfect cut every time. Travaasa Austin’s Executive Chef Benjamin Baker shares the following helpful tips and reminders that can help prolong the life of your kitchen cutlery. - Don’t drop your knives in the sink. Not only is it a hazard to the person washing dishes, but you can also blunt the tip or edge. - Don’t put your knives in the dishwasher. The heat may damage wooden handles and the edges may bang against other cutlery or plates. - Keep your knives clean and dry. Sanitize if necessary. - Do not store your knives loose in a drawer. Use a block, magnetic strip, slotted hanger or edge guards. The magnetic strip is not recommended if you have children or inquisitive pets. - Finally, your...
TRAVAASA DAYS: Culinary Day 1- Cocktail Recipes
Whether you are having a formal or informal affair, there is always the need for the perfect cocktail. But making the perfect unique cocktail can be challenging. Here are two of our favorite cocktail recipes that not only taste delicious but will fit any occasion. Travaasa Sunset (Rocks) -Fill Collins glass with ice -Add 1.5oz Cinco (or Titos) Vodka -Fill glass 3/4 full od blueberry soda -Splash of pomegranate and splash of soda -Squeeze of lemon -Stir and garnish with lemon and srtaw The Hana Mai Tai - Fill a 14 oz hurricane glass with 3/4″ ice cubes - Add 1 1/4 oz silver rum - Add 1/4 oz orange curacao - Add 1/4 oz orgeate syrup -Add 1/4 oz fresh pineapple juice - Add 1/4 oz fresh orange juice - Top with 1/4 oz dark rum - Garnish with a...
TRAVAASA DAYS: Culture Day 5- BBQ Sauce and Rib Recipe from Travaasa Austin
Nothing says Texas culture more than our BBQ sauce and ribs. With Memorial Day weekend coming up, there is no better time to prepare something special for your outdoor gathering that has a true Texas flair. Here is a tasty some finger-licking good barbecue sauce and ribs recipe from Travaasa Austin’s Executive Chef Benjamin Baker. When we asked Chef Ben what makes this BBQ sauce and rib recipe amazing he said, “It is perfect for entertaining. You can make the bbq sauce and bake your ribs a day in advance.” So, when it is time to enjoy the most tender ribs you will ever have they will be ready for you and your guests in 20 minutes! The key ingredient in this recipe is the hot smoked paprika. Chef Ben says, “It may be one of my favorite spices,...
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