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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Starting A Superfoods Diet



Starting A Superfoods Diet


Author: madesimple


Superfoods: Promote Good Health
Recent dietary research has uncovered a number of foods; nutrient-dense foods to be exact, that time and again promote good overall health. They are coined “superfoods" because they tend to have fewer calories, higher levels of vitamins and minerals, and many disease-fighting antioxidants. These superfoods can be easily implemented into your easy cooking recipes for healthy eating. 


These superfoods will ensure healthy eating for a number of reasons as we will see below. But before we get into the details of why you should be using these superfoods, here is a list of what they are. 


Superfoods: The List
Beans (legumes), berries (especially blueberries), broccoli, green tea, nuts ( here we are especially talking of walnuts), salmon. soy, spinach, tomatoes, turkey, oranges, pumpkin, whole grains,oats, and yogurt, are simple superfoods, that can all help stop and even reverse diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and some forms of cancer. 


 And even though the focal effect may be on a certain part of the body, these superfoods can also affect the health of other body functions. It’s a “help one body part help them all" type of deal. After all, the whole body is connected.  With these simple superfoods as the base of a balanced, solid diet, weight loss gimmicks and other quick programs can become a thing of the past in your life. 


Superfoods: Effects of Unbalanced Diet
The ill-effects of an unbalanced diet on the other hand can be damaging. Low energy levels, mood swings, constant fatigue, weight change, are some of the signs that your diet is unbalanced.  An unbalanced diet can cause problems with maintenance of body tissues, growth and development, brain and nervous system function, as well as problems with bone and muscle systems.


Are you constantly battling with a lack of energy, irritability? You may be experiencing the ill effects of an unbalanced diet. It may be time to look into the superfoods and healthy eating options.  A weakened immune system leading to frequent colds or allergies, and mineral depletion that can trigger a variety of health concerns including anemia can also be a result of poor nutrition.  


Superfoods: Improves Overall Quality of Life
And since the body is connected, realizing that an unhealthy body will result in an unhealthy overall life experience only makes sense.  When we nourish our body with these so called superfoods, and complement them with other nutrient-dense and healthy foods, our spirit will be vitalized and healthy. It is a direct and almost guaranteed result.


Many modern diets based on prepackaged convenience foods are sorely lacking in many vitamins and minerals, which can affect our mental capacities as well, and cause irritability, confusion, and the feeling of ‘being in a fog’ all the time. And of course no one wants to feel this way. We all want to be at our opitmal health, enjoying our life, our family and the surroundings we live in. 


Superfoods can be the basis of a sound, healthy eating, nutritious solution to curing many of your ailments and helping you achieve your health goals! Imagine not having to deal with some of the health issues that you are dealing with right now!  If you don't have any serious health issues but you are dealing with fatigue or a lack of peace, look to this article as a way to be encouraged and to have your spirits lifted. 


Starting something new is never an easy thing. But the first step is always the most difficult. Once you start, you will see yourself deepening yourself more and more into this lifestyle and never again looking back at what you had going on in your life before.


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Filipino Cuisine A Different Appetizing Experience

Filipino Cuisine – A Different Appetizing Experience

Filipino cuisine is really a yummy great taste having the influences of the People in America, Spanish, Japanese as well as Asian mixtures. Many Filipino families are experienced in cooking a few of the finest dishes, mixed with additional creativities as well as some list of ingredients to prepare traditional dishes utilizing their particular signature type of cooking.

Filipinos enjoy observing other family members prepare food and take part in cooking typical cuisine. They even bring in their own know-how even on other nations around the world. You will discover a couple of fundamental tips to know when preparing a few of the famous Filipino cuisine.

People from the Philippines are known for their consideration especially in welcoming their guests on their houses. These folks appreciate showing their cooking skills with others and entice them to visit the Philippines in order to enjoy the unique meals presented in many dining places and cafes across the Philippines. Thankfully, even in the United States, individuals may stop by an establishment that provides delicious Filipino recipes identified as the Pinoy Cuisine, which offers some of the ideal Philippine dishes listed below.

• Adobo

The world well-known Filipino dish adobo, understanding how to prepare this menu is crucial for Filipinos specifically those who are living in in another country. The procedure is simple by just marinating the chicken or even pork gently with mixture of vinegar, soy souce, minced garlic, pepper as well as bay leaf until it tender. After it's cooked and softly pan-fried to be able to discover the luscious crispy flavor.

• Lechon

Lechon is a conventional dish for each Filipino event. It's a suckling roasted pig grilled over live coals right until the entire skin will become delicious and crispy. Lechon is served with sauce or gravy made from the pig's liver. This course is commonly served as the primary attraction in functions including weddings, birthdays or perhaps corporate functions.

• Grilled Seafood

Filipinos enjoy grilled foodstuffs. The grilling of seafood and lean meats are quick and will not require expensive list of ingredients for the purpose of marinating. One finest Filipino cuisine is the grilled milkfish or whole calamari. It's then filled with tomatoes, onions, pepper and salt well before sewing them up utilizing your kitchen twine. After, grill them over the griller as well as serve hot to be able to experience the delectable taste mixed with boiled veggies as well.

• Bulalo

Probably it is one of the ideal served dishes when going to your favorite Filipino eatery likewise. Bulalo is usually a beef stew with the beef bone marrow. The bone marrow incredibly taste great specifically the warm soup that can be enjoyed together with your desired rice. It has complete vegetables such as potatoes, cabbage and string beans.

Nearly all discussions of Filipino cuisine foods create them mouth-watery. Don't forget; consider visiting a couple of the finest eateries away from the Philippines similar to Pinoy Cuisine in Atlanta so that you can get a taste of these delectable foods.
http://pinoycuisineatlanta.com/ provides catering services for any occasion. Our food is freshly prepared, and we have a diverse menu of delicious dishes from the Philippines.



Monday, October 25, 2010

Who wants cookies?

Ok since I'm still in a cookies mood. I want to share a cool cookie tool review with you. 


This my dear is a 

Kuhn Rikon - Stainless Cookie Press & Decorating Set


Here are some benefits of this wonderful swiss product:

-Presses and decorates cookies
-Featuring 16 different cookie disks, a decorating bottle for icing or frosting, a decorating spatula, a storage box to keep it all organized, and a stainless barrel with a window to check dough level
-Perfect for cheese straws, holiday cookies, decorating cookies with icing or frosting, sandwiching cookies together with spatula and much more!

It's easy to clean and dishwasher safe.

It makes a great gift for the holidays.

since the Kuhn Rikon stainless steel cookie press is so easy to use, there's really no excuse as to why you have no cookies in your cookie jar. The other cool thing about this cookie press is you don't have to use it just for cookies :) you can very easily decorate a cake or make other kinds of yummy treats!


Check out what the New York Times had to say:

The New York Times (01/01/2008)
"Kuhn Rikon's cookie press spat out cookies with the satisfying precision of a staple gun."

I recommend this product to anyone who loves cookies and love making cookies now that the job isn't so hard lol :click here for more info http://osky.co/bNiWDP
 Till next time Eat and be merry!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Spooky Cookies Muhahaha!

As you know halloween is right around the corner. So what a treat it would be to make, bake or buy halloween themed cookies! I'm going to share some of my favorite videos, recipes and recommendation for buying themed cookies for those of us that don't want to get down and dirty in the kitchen. So hold on to your chef hats cause we're off!

Halloween Cookie Decorations

Decorating cookies shaped like ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns, and black cats is a great way to prepare for Halloween and a wonderful children's project. Use smooth, glossy royal icing in holiday hues to dress up sugar, chocolate, or gingerbread cookies. Then, follow these instructions for flooding, piping, or sanding -- three easy cookie-decorating techniques that will give these confections a festive finishing touch.
RecipeRoyal IcingMakes 16 cookies
2 large eggs
4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
Juice of 1 lemon
Glycerin (optional)
Food coloring
1. Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Add confectioners' sugar and lemon juice. Beat for 1 minute or more. If icing is too thick, add more egg whites; if it is too thin, add more sugar.
2. For a glossy icing, mix in a few drops of glycerin. To tint icing, add food coloring sparingly, one drop at a time, using the end of a toothpick. Blend well.
Flooding, Piping and SandingFor Flooding
To ice the entire cookie, use a pastry bag with a #2 tip. A thinner icing consistency is preferable when flooding; just add a bit of water to thin out the icing. Fill the pastry bag, cuff the open end over one hand, and use a spatula to scrape in the icing. Twist the half-full bag closed, so the icing doesn't leak out at the top.
For Piping
Using a #3 tip, rest the tip on your index finger, pushing the icing out gently with your thumb.
For Sanding
Dust the cookie with sanding sugar to make it sparkle. Tap off the excess sugar when the cookie is dry.
From Martha Stewart Living Television, October 1999


Read more at Marthastewart.com: Halloween Cookie Decorations - Martha Stewart Recipes 



Black Cat Cookies Recipe 

Black Cat Cookies

by:Kathy Stock @ 
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
35 Min




Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 24 wooden craft sticks
  • 48 pieces candy corn
  • 24 red-hot candies

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Roll dough into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 3 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
  2. Insert a wooden stick into each cookie. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Pinch top of cookie to form ears. For whiskers, press a fork twice into each cookie. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are set. Remove from the oven; immediately press on candy corn for eyes and red-hots for noses. Remove to wire racks to cool.


My recommendation: 

Halloween Village
Halloween Village

From: Cookies In Bloom

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