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I
did not start eating lentils until I got married back in the 70s. It
was never served in my mom's house. I learned how to cook them
because my husband liked them. I usually seasoned them with smoked
turkey and added diced carrots, onions, and celery. Learned that
lentils are a common dish in the Middle East. They are legumes and
they come in different colors: black, brown, red, and yellow. They
can not be eaten RAW. Also, you don't have to soak them before
cooking.
Mujaddara
is a dish of cooked lentils together with groats, generally rice, and
garnished with sautéed onions.
“Mujadara
is served across the Middle East in various forms and goes by
differing names, depending on where you are. It has many spelling
variations: mujadarra, mujadarah, majadra, mejadra, moujadara,
mudardara, and megadarra.”
Most people, most people in or from South Florida, have heard of Little Havana, a neighborhood in Miami, Florida, built up by Cuban immigrants who fled Cuba when Fidel Castro came to power. Everybody knows this is the place to go to partake of authentic Cuban cuisine. However, did you know that the oldest Cuban sandwich shop which opened its doors in 1947, is not located in Miami? The famous Silver Ring Cafe is in Tampa, Florida.
That was news to me. Also learned something else new. Very familiar with the Sandwich Cubano (Cuban sandwich) and Media Noche Sandwich (Midnight Sandwich); but did you know there are several variations of this sandwich? No doubt they’re all delicious! There is a third one called Elena Ruz (Cuban Turkey Sandwich). It has guava jelly as one of the ingredients. If you’ve never tried Cuban food, you must try the Cuban Sandwich. Even the world-famous chef, Bobby Flay has his own variation. Eating food is one of life’s greatest joys. But learning food history is also great fun too! References: Internetwriter62. "The Art of the Cuban Sandwich." HUBPages.com. HUBPages Inc., 17 Sept. 2013. Web. 20 Jan. 2017.
“Bobby Flay Goes Cuban.” CBSNews. CBS Interactive, 1 Feb. 2007. Web. 27 Mar. 2015. (Video.)
Cotton
candy is a treat that I only used to eat whenever carnivals came to
town. I found this article and it provoked some nostalgic thoughts.
It also shared some food history.
~
In the mid 18th century, spun sugar was used in the U.S. and Europe
but cotton candy was only available to wealthy people.
~ In the late 19th century,
confectioners John C. Wharton and William Morrison created a special
machine that would quickly melt sugar and generate a centrifugal
force to shoot it through a screen.
~ In the 1920s, this sugary snack was
officially known in the US as “cotton candy.”
~
In the USA, two national food days are dedicated to cotton candy:
July 31 and December 2.
I
can't remember the last time I had cotton candy. It's been so long.
Carnivals don't come to town like they used to. When was the last
time you had cotton candy?
It's the New Year. Everybody is thinking about making changes to their diet. Right? Well! Most people are thinking that. Sharing a link to an interesting article.
Frankly,
I could never become vegan. But I have cut down on meat and I am
eating lots more fruits and veggies these days. I don't know about
where you live but Where I live food prices are going up and the
grocery store shelves are kind of bare. You could say my change in
diet was simply adapting to whatever food is available and reasonably
priced.
The
World Health Organization (WHO) recommends eating a minimum of 400g
of fruit and vegetables a day to lower the risk of serious health
problems. They say you should eat That's 5 portions of fruit and
vegetables per day. A portion of fruit or vegetables is 80g.
** Do you
follow the “5 a Day” rule?
This year I am going to try to DRINK
my fruits and veggies, using my blender and making smoothies.
Many
celebrities have gone the way of the vegan. Common
and Miley
Cyrus
to name just two (see "Links of Interest" below). Taking the leap and
plunging myself into a vegan diet would be unrealistic. Taking baby
steps toward modifying my diet to incorporate vegan food into my
meals is a much more reasonable and sensible approach. That's why it
gives me great pleasure to shine the spotlight on:
UPDATE: Jan 2022: Sadly this domain name has expired and is now parked. Courtesy of GoDaddy. Broken links below in this post have been replaced with archived links or suitable substitute links from other food blogger.
The publishers describe their site as a “vegan and vegetarian
blogging extravaganza”. Not only does this food blog provide
recipes, but also answers to questions that didn't even cross my
mind. Should have asked. Just didn't know any better.
Below are few
selected posts that ought to get you curious to know more. You may end
up scratching your head and wondering why you're not already
converted. Somebody preached the vegan gospel to rappers and they're
repenting! :)
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Nothing says fall like pumpkin. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin bread, pumpkin popcorn, pumpkin flavored nuts, ice cream, oreos, granola bars; you name it! How about some vegan marshmallow stuffed pumpkin cookies? We usually go to Trader Joe's once a week.
I am sure it won't be news to anyone following a purely plant-based diet that this regime benefits your health in numerous ways. However, there is one particular health perk of being vegan which may be quite a surprise to most people, as it was to me...
Whether you are a vegan for ethical reasons or dietary concerns, the bottom line is that you would like to be the healthiest vegan that you can. There is a common misconception that those who follow a vegan diet do not get enough essential vitamins and...
This article is designed to help new vegans and anyone else interested in reducing their consumption of animal products. It presents easy and effective alternatives to common ingredients such as dairy products and eggs in baking. If you are new to ...
I don't know about you, but I have picky eaters in my house. Oh, they're better now than they used to be, but back when they were small, mealtimes were battles to be fought. Many parents today face the same issue and it can be a big one. At one point...
Have been reading about the possibility of growing vegetables on other planets? Saw a preview of that movie which starred Matt Damon, “The Martian” (2015), where he was growing stuff in a place where nothing grows. I dismissed the notion because it was a science fiction movie. I mean … it's “fiction”. Not science. :) However, there are some scientists who are serious about pursuing this endeavor. Researchers want to and have been experimenting with plants growing in soil similar to kind of dirt one would find on Mars or Jupiter, for example.
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As a non-scientist, I would not completely write off farming on Mars or Jupiter as an impossibility. But I will say the scientists were very smart in choosing the potato as the test crop. As my late non-scientist sister with a green thumbonce told me: "If you can't grow a potato, you can't grow anything." :)
According to a 2012 BBC News report, food futurologists are looking into the kind of food we may be eating in 20 years. But they are only researching food available here on earth like insects, algae, lab-grown meat, and sonic-enhanced food (???).
Who knows? Fries from Jupiter might be quite tasty. :) But I bet they'll be expensive. :)
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References:
Flook, Jamie. "Could Foods Taste Better On Other Planets Than They Do On Earth?" Popular Science. A Bonnier Corporation Company, 22 Sept. 2015. Web. 8 Feb. 2017. ( http://www.popsci.com/could-food-taste-better-other-planets ).
Schneibel, Andrea. "SPACE: Scientists Try to Grow Peruvian Potatoes on "Mars"." Scientific American. A Division of Nature America, Inc., 2 Feb. 2016. Web. 8 Feb. 2017. ( https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/scientists-try-to-grow-peruvian-potatoes-on-mars/ ).
Winterman, Denise. "Future Foods: What Will We Be Eating in 20 Years' Time?" BBC News Magazine. BBC News Services, 30 July 2012. Web. 08 Feb. 2017. ( http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-18813075 ).
In Texas, chili is a big deal! In the South (Southern states of the USA) folks love cornbread. I am from the South and currently live in Texas and I found a recipe that is a winner! I have no doubt that this dish will show up a church fellowships and other happy gatherings.
INGREDIENTS:
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, undrained
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch rubbed sage
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped green onions
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
METHOD:
Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions. Stir in chilies, cumin, oregano and sage. Spread in a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream and dressing mix; set aside. Crumble half of the cornbread into a 13x9-in. dish. Layer with half of the beans, mayonnaise mixture, corn, tomatoes, green pepper, onions, bacon and cheese. Repeat layers (dish will be very full). Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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