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On Cooking…
People are talking about cooking classes and seminars, and we are listening. We are planning on having cooking classes and events possibly in the special events room in the food court because it has windows all around and it is a beautiful corner of the building room.
To start I am looking at covering basic techniques of searing and pan roasting meats and sea-fare, risotto and pasta techniques, use of fresh herbs in cooking, and wine pairing with tasting events.
If you have anything you would like to see us cover or events you would like to see come to Madison, leave us a comment or email us and let us know.
After all, we are here for you, we are your market, if you are looking for something, we want to get it for you !
Heard of Tempeh ?
So here’s the deal, Tempeh is a fermented cooked soybeans bound by Rhizopus mold. The mold binds the beans together as is grows, forming a rich white sheet of soybean cake. As the mold and microbes breakdown some of the soybeans it produces alcohols, carbon dioxide, and complex acids that gives Tempeh its unique flavor.
Tempeh is rich in phytochemicals, which have been mentioned more and more in recent times as having antioxidant properties and involve certain alkaloids and compounds that help in everything from hormonal balance to immune stability. That’s why doctors advise eating leafy greens, broccoli, and garlic.
Coffees and some Teas that contain caffeine and Theobromine are also really important sources of phytochemical alkaloids…however, according to Dr. Oz ,Caffeine addiction and over-use can present dangers that outweigh the benefits. Like most of life’s splendors, moderation is best.
What does Tempeh taste like ? It should be said that like tofu, Tempeh is actually rather light in flavor and tends to absorb flavors around it, like sauces and marinades. Aside from that, Tempeh has a light woodsy, mushroom-like, medium nut flavor to it. Or so that’s how I would describe it. These flavors become more intense when you fry or caramelize the Tempeh.
Can you eat it raw ? That is debatable and I don’t know of any proven response to that, some people eat it raw.
What do you think ? Feel free to leave comments ! Tempeh, Do you like it ? Why ? What does it taste like to you ? Any brands or sources that you enjoy ?
