Do you like Indian food? I watch a lot of cooking shows and videos. One thing I noticed about Indian cooking is that they really know how to blend herbs and spices and do amazing things to enhance the flavor of vegetables. Whether the vegiies are cooked or eaten raw in a salad, they are so tasty.
Methi Sprouts Salad Recipe - Delicious Diabetic Snack by Archana's Kitchen
When it comes to growing children, it's extremely important to choose drinks that support their health and development. Based on my research (and life experience), here's a list of the best drinks for children, in order of what's generally considered the best.
Plain
Milk: Provides essential nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, and
protein. My mom
always kept milk in the fridge because we ate a lot of cereal.
Although? The amount of sugar in those boxes
of cereal? I'm not sure. IT might have canceled out the benefits of
the milk.
100% Fruit Juice: Limited amounts can be
beneficial, but it's best to avoid juices with added sugars. The only juice I remember drinking a lot growing up was orange juice. Back in
the day, we had a milkman who delivered, and either that was the only
juice he sold, or the only juice my mom bought. I really loved
pineapple juice so whenever I got to enjoy it (usually around the
holidays), it was a special treat. These days it seems like
everybody is into “juicing” and blending fruits and veggies into
a drink; or you can buy from the store. There are lots of fruit
juices with carrots or beets. That's cool! But I prefer my fruit
juice separately.
100% Vegetable Juice: Similar to fruit
juice, but with added vitamins and minerals. It used
to be there was only V8 tomato juice and I tried my best to avoid it.
LOL. Now V8 has a lot of variety in their vegetable juice product
line. Of course, you can buy a juicer and make your own. Green
drinks are very popular. I'm guessing that kids will drink it.
The point to be made is coffee, tea, sodas or carbonated beverages and fake fruit drinks that have dyes for color and a small percentage of real juice are probably not the “best drinks” for a growing child. (Although we did drink a lot of Kool-aid.) But let's see what a medical professional says about it.
What Should Kids Drink? Water, Milk, Juice, Soda | WebMD
- turmeric,
- saffron,
- ginger,
- cumin,
- coriander (seed or powder), and
- cardamon.
Beyond Turmeric: 5 Indian Spices You Need in Your Pantry Now @OneGreenPlanet ~ https://t.co/7ZvQIB61k0 ~ #Indiancuisine is so delicious because of the use of many #herbsandspices. In addition to turmeric, there are five other spices you will need to cook authentic #Indianfood. pic.twitter.com/28hAHs8IWZ— EverydayExoticSpices (@EverydaySpices) January 26, 2019
I never liked black food. Unless it’s ice cream. Just kidding.
When I used to think of black food I thought people were saying that the food was burnt. But that’s not so. I discovered that there is black ice cream, there are black vegetables, and people intentionally add certain ingredients, like charcoal or squid ink, to make the food black.
Doing research I discovered that in London, they have a Black Food Festival. But don’t be confused. The food isn’t the color “black”. It’s called Black Eats Fest and it celebrates food from Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond. It’s a celebration of culinary diversity.
This content is about food that is the color “black”. It’s a brief introduction by way of sharing fun facts, which are the reasons why I like black food.
(1) Black foods are not just a novelty; they have great nutritional value. So when people tell you “eat the rainbow”, be sure to add black veggies to your diet. Learn more: Exotic Vegetables: Do You Include Black Veggies When You Eat the Rainbow?
(2) At one time, in ancient China, there was black rice (some say dark purple), which was also known as “forbidden rice”. It wasn’t forbidden to everyone. The emperors could have some and of course, the wealthy. But these days, it’s available to the masses and even shows up in U.S. restaurants. Black rice is the “perfect choice for vegetarians and vegans looking for additional protein”. Learn more: What Is Forbidden Rice? | Eating Well
(3) Black sesame seeds are not the lighter sesame seeds that are colored black. The black color comes from anthocyanins, which are a type of flavonoid with antioxidant properties. Plus, they are a great source of calcium and magnesium. Learn more: What is Black Sesame, Actually? | Sporked
Several years ago, I had to make changes to my diet because of my late husband's health condition. There was no way I was going to prepare separate meals: a meal for him and a meal for me and the kids. It was easier to adjust to eating the type of food that was healthiest for my husband to eat. To my surprise making the adjustment was not that difficult.
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Lots of people love to eat ham or bacon. But these are usually pork meats and there are lots of people with special dietary requirements who can not eat pork! An important reason for many is that their particular religion forbids this food in their diet. This is a huge diet change for people like me. I really missed the taste of ham or bacon until I discovered turkey ham and turkey bacon. If you have enjoyed eating ham or bacon but can no longer indulge, then try JENNIE-O® turkey products. The taste is very similar to pork only it really is made from turkey, a healthier poultry choice.
I have been using this pork substitute for over 10 years.
But you don't have to have a special diet. Taste these products and you will love them! I like to cut up the turkey ham in chunks and put the ingredients in my bean soups. Use the turkey bacon for the traditional BLT sandwich (BLT=bacon, lettuce, and tomato).
Visit the official website and find lots and lots of recipes.
If you can not find these products in your local grocery store, it is sold on Amazon.
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I watched this time travel Korean drama where an acupunturist from the past (Joseon, 400 years ago) traveled to the future and met a lady doctor, a heart specialist. They fell in love and in one of the scenes, they were at a restaurant in Seoul. She told him to try the strawberry chocolate cake. She said it was one of the most popular desserts. I have never had a strawberry chocolate cake, so that comment sent me searching for a recipe. Found one very easily published at one of my favorite food blogs. This looks like a dessert that should be made for a holiday or a special occasion.
Strawberry Chocolate Cake Recipe | two peas and their pod
Have you ever had strawberry chocolate cake?
Was it a holiday or special occasion?
Were you dining out or dining in?
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Zucchini flowers are also known as squash blossoms. Ming Tsai was the first TV chef I saw who used them in a recipe. My additional research disclosed that lots of countries include them in their recipes and they have awesome health benefits.
Zucchini flowers are enjoyed in various cuisines around the world, each with its own unique preparation methods. Here’s a look at how different countries use them:
A quick list of some of the health benefits include:
Traditional Italian Fried Squash Blossoms and Zucchini Blossoms Recipe | Christina Cucina
Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms an Italian Classic | Chef Dennis
6 Ways to Cook with Zucchini Blossoms | Food & Wine
I am always interested in learning about world cuisine. I especially like Jewish food or Israeli cuisine. In a social community where I am an active member, people love to share food-related posts. One of the members, Vasya007, shared a post about cholent or hamin (see below). I was inspired to look up some recipes and additional information..
“Cholent or hamin is a traditional Jewish stew. It is usually simmered overnight for 12 hours or more, and eaten for lunch on Shabbat. Cholent was developed over the centuries to conform with Jewish laws that prohibit cooking on the Sabbath.” (Wikipedia)
Image credit: Gilabrand - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0
TRY THESE RECIPES:
What Is Cholent? Plus: A Tasty and Easy Cholent Recipe - Shabbat
Authentic Hamin Recipe - Jamie Geller
The Best Cholent Recipes From Around the Jewish World - Jewish World - Haaretz.com
Cholent: A Delicious History - aish.com Kosher Recipes, Family
Cholent: The Sabbath Stew | My Jewish Learning
Once upon a time when I was a newbie cook, I wanted so badly to cook Chinese food. But no matter what I did my food just did not have that authentic Chinese flavor. This was before TV cooking shows had become so pervasive.
Hormel Foods Corporation is an American food business that has been around since 1891. Me personally? I have been enjoying Hormel food products for over 50 years; mainly, its canned chili. I stumbled upon a product at my local grocery store and it changed everything!
There are 4 distinct flavors:
They are all delicious! But my favorite is the Classic Sauce. If these products are not on the shelf of your local grocery store, you might be able to find them at an Asian market in your area. If not they are sold via Amazon and are reasonably priced.
There are plenty more House of Tsang® products. These are the ones I'm familiar with. I promise you! Use any of these sauces in your recipes and it will taste just like you went out to eat at an Asian restaurant.
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(Food blurb? - a short post, not saying much, but saying enough!)
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I just recently discovered Za'atar. My friends from the Middle East say it's very common in their cuisine.
It is said that evidence of flatbreads has been found at ancient sites in Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, and the Indus civilization. Also there are historical records that indicate Persian soldiers baked a flatbread on their shields and covered it cheese and dates.
Baked it on their shields? Now that's genius survival skills!
“This manakish with za’atar is a soft, fluffy flatbread topped with a blend of traditional Middle Eastern spices called Za’atar. Za’atar on manakish is a classic combination. The aromatic spices are slightly subdued and perfectly…” — Rana Madanat https://t.co/30LYI0YgID pic.twitter.com/0yfzNyDjrb
— Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner) ~ #Freelancer (@cmoneyspinner) September 30, 2022
"... a plant called ashitaba is important in supporting a person’s health & well-being. ... researchers are suggesting that a compound in this plant boosts cellular health and may prolong youth." This Japanese plant could hold the key to extended youth ~ https://t.co/TZ0qOrDsSk
— Rx4Wellness2018 (@Rx4Wellness2018) September 9, 2022
Ashitaba is a large herb that grows primarily in the central region of Japan. Its root, leaf, and stem are used to make medicine.
— Rx4Wellness2018 (@Rx4Wellness2018) September 9, 2022
ASHITABA: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews ~ https://t.co/32FKQZNJ0n
5 Exotic Spices: asafetida, dried avocado leaves, epazote, grains of paradise, and juniper berries. Do you know the country which introduced these marvelous cooking ingredients to the world? ~ https://t.co/Z4MjtPzEhF pic.twitter.com/H1O2Kgyh9O— EverydayExoticSpices (@EverydaySpices) January 26, 2019
The classical music composer Ludwig van Beethoven once said “Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.”
Do you believe that soup is good food? I do! I also believe it's a food of love for families and having a pure heart when you make it for those you love, no doubt adds substantially to the flavor.
In a previous post I shared information about miso, which is a key ingredient in Japanese cuisine. You can it ready-made off the grocery store shelf or make your own.
Some say the reason the Japanese live so long is because miso is an integral part of their diet. Maybe. Maybe not. I also read that soup should be an important of one's daily diet. They say you should eat a bowl of soup every day. I'm OK with that dietary advice. Even though January is National Soup Month, I could eat soup every month of the year, whether the weather is hot or cold. And I don't mean cold soups, because I'm not really a fan of cold soup. But if I was given only one hot bowl of soup every day to survive off, I could totally do that and be content.
For me, the best part of any soup is … THE BROTH!
You could have all kinds of ingredients in a soup … meat or no meat. But if the broth is tasteless, the soup is useless. The broth is all about comfort. Don't you think so?
That's why I know this recipe which I am sharing is awesome! The ingredients for the broth are: “garlic, ginger, scallions, toasted sesame oil, miso and fermented chile paste”.
How could you not love this soup? LOL.
A cucamelon is known by many names, such as, Mexican sour gherkin, Mexican miniature watermelon, Mexican sour cucumber, mouse melon, or pepquino. The taste is described as a cucumber with a touch of sour lime mixed in. Most people use it in salads, pickled or used in salsa. They are usually eaten raw, but you can cook them lightly and add them to a stir-fry. They can be refridgerated (will last up to 1 month) and frozen (will last up to 3 months).
Links below supply some additional information and a few recipes you may want to try.
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