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As I wrote in my last post The truth about DETOXING and CLEANSING DIETS,  This is a great DETOX recipe. its a great way to CLEANSE and DETOX your body whilst loosing weight quickly. I have tried it a couple of times now over a few years, this time around I lost 4 kgs in 1 week. Mind you I was sick of soup afterwards, but Its a great way to jump start your body again Ingredients 3 Tomatoes 2 Large Cans Crushed Tomatoes 1-2 Large Cans Campbell’s Beef Consommé plus 2 cu

People have been asking me how cupcakes using the same recipe will turn out when caster sugar instead of fine sugar is used instead and vice versa. And chances are if you’ve ever come across several cupcake receipts, you might have also wondered the same. When I first started out, I too wondered why some recipes used caster sugar while others used fine sugar. What were their differences? How would they turn out if I pit them against each other in a caster sugar vs sugar bat

Everybody loves pancakes for breakfast, and they also make great snacks at any time of the day. What could be a better breakfast than having pancakes with hot maple syrup, along with coffee on a Sunday morning? just imagine yourself! So what is mystery behind pancakes? why do we love them so much? what makes them so special? and where do they come from? Some people might take eating pancakes for granted and don't really appreciate the rich history and facts behind them. Surpr

The thermomix is really a kitchen aide in any situation anytime of the day. A kitchen helper which has the power to do magic and can turn a simple cook to a professional chef. With all its capabilities, and incredible speed cooking can be done in no time. Weighing, chopping, mixing, stirring, cutting, chipping, grinding, powdering, kneading, emulsifying on the other hands, it purifies, washes and most of all it cooks. Above is the goodness the thermomix can offer. Although i

Growing up, we all have probably watched a movie wherein they all go camping and they gather around a campfire. After all those other campfire activities, at one point, the marshmallows come out. Every single one of us have probably wondered what it would be like getting to taste the warm gooey sweetness of the roasted marshmallows. Then, when we go to ask our parents for a camping trip, we get a “No.” or a “Maybe next time.” Well, here is an easier alte ative to an actual b

Several weight watchers and weight loss aspirants choose to adopt an Indian vegetarian diet for weight loss. The advantages of the Indian diet are numerous – it is great in taste and rich in fiber; there is variety in cooking and preparation; the vegetables retain their nutritive value; and the cooking is light in calories. Here are some of the lightest Indian preparations that should be the staple for losing weight.rn rnSimple Meal: Dal, Vegetable Dish and Chapattirn rnOne

People often ask this common question, is burnt stainless steel toxic? Especially those people, who are very much concern about their family health issue. Every cook has burned a pot or pan dry at one or another. If your burned pot or pan is made of stainless steel material, however, you are in luck. Stainless steel kitchenware is among the safest forms of cookware, as long as they receive proper care and maintenance. If you burn your stainless steel pot or pan , it will be s

Pizza is a type of bread and tomato dish; often serve with cheese that has existed since time immemorial in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. The term 'pizza' first appeared "in a Latin text from the southern Italian town of Gaeta in 997 AD.rnIn 16 Century a flatbread was referred to as a pizza . A dish of the poor people, it was sold in the street and it was not consider as kitchen recipe for long time. In 17 Century, the pizza was covered with the re d sauce. This w

If you ever felt bloated, gassy or just plain ill after eating certain dairy products, you are not alone. Ironically, shortly after I started this gourmet cheese business I found myself to be lactose intolerant. Certainly a cruel hand dealt from fate, or so I thought. Panic, depression and anxiety set in with the notion of never being able to partake in some of the most exquisite foods. Cheese had become my life and my livelihood. But after doing some research, I discovered t

You like wine but cannot consume because of the alcohol content? If this is the case with you, then alcohol free wine is waiting for liquor lovers like you. Non-alcoholic wine is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals and thus proves to be a healthy drink. The wine is fat free and can be substituted even for beer. It's very difficult for the wine lovers to stop drinking wine even if the doctor stops them because of some health concerns. For such persons, i think alcohol

Food is one of the things that define the culture of a country. You may tell a lot about a country by what they eat and how they do it. Because you in the times of globalization when almost every person looks similar with their satire and outer appearance there are very few ways to tell exactly about their culture. One way is to do a deep study about a culture and civilization but that takes a lot of time and is rather a boring job and if you are a traveler, you do not want t

There are marked differences in the Paleo Diet and Mediterranean Diet. Paleo Diet thousand of years older than Mediterranean Diet with nutritional benefit design by Mother Nature. Read More.. The Paleo Diet or Caveman Diet is over 10,000 years old. Paleolithic Diet is presently the Modern Paleo diet. The Paleolithic people were caveman and cavewomen. There was no farming and wild animals roamed free. Paleolithic period is pre-agriculture. Paleolithic diet was dairy free anima

Are you interested in running your own beauty supply store? If your, you are decidedly not alone. A many adults who have a love for beauty and fashion often dream of running their own beauty supply stores. Regrettably, many people mistakenly feel that dream is one that is too challenging to become a reality. Yes, starting your own beauty supply outlet and making it profitable can sometimes be a long and involved task, but it is more that is more than possible to accomplish. A

TURMERIC: THE ANTI-CANCER SPICE? Turmeric, native to South Asia, is a plant that grows in tropical climates and belongs to the ginger family. Fresh turmeric root can be pickled or used in cooking, much like ginger. Rhizomes from the plant can also be boiled and dried to produce a bright yellow-orange powder called ground turmeric, a spice commonly used in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Ground turmeric is also used for its rich yellow-orange color, lending its brillia

Homeowners have one common challenge that happens because of cooking; cleaning the dirty utensils. Kettle is one of the utensils that is expected to be neat because of the works it does in the home. Take for instance, millions of people consume unlimited cups of coffee every day. That is a whole lot of work for the kettle to do and at the end of the day, lime scales are deposited on these kettles. The lime scale has become the headache of those who have kettles at home. Howev

People have asked me when should or shouldn’t I use shortening for cupcakes, and the honest truth was, I didn’t know, at least in that point of time. However, I put that question behind the back of my head and not long after, I began my quest to get an answer to that question. And if you’ve been baking cupcakes or butter based cakes for a while now, I’m pretty sure you know that shortening can be used as a butter substitute. But when should you or shouldn’t use shor

What could be better than a picnic at the beach for a family dinner outing? Sand in your toes, the roar of the ocean a walk on the beach, and a roaring fire to gather around. If you aren't lucky enough to live near the ocean, a lake, pond, creek or fountain will do. Or simply put blankets down in the back yard. A few easy dinner recipes for a picnic at the beach then later when it gets dark you can do some star gazing.nnWhat you need:nn1) A place to go. Choose a local beach,

Forbes Travel Guide is probably one of the most affluent travel guides in the country today. Therefore the ratings of various hospitality establishments like restaurants and hotels, are publish publically are very important to the success or setbacks an establishment they experience. Here are some of the components that go into the ratings. There are generally two key areas that influence ratings: 1. Facility inspection – a trained facility inspector visits a property. With

Making your own brown sugar ham glaze is so simple that you won’t need to buy a commercially prepared sweet-baked ham this year. You can save money by buying, baking, and glazing your own ham this holiday season. Brining Turkey is Better Than Burning Down Your House was my advice for people to avoid the dangers of deep frying turkeys this year. It may seem a contradiction to now advise you to apply a blowtorch to ham, but the flame that caramelizes sugar is a much more targe

“What has less flavor than water?” I pose the question to my cooking college class. Nothing! Nothing has less flavor than water. If you’re thinking about poaching fish, chicken, or eggs, why not ADD flavor to the final result by cooking them in a flavorful liquid? That’s the first rule of cooking something in a poaching method. Don’t use flavorless water, always poach items in a flavorful liquid. Have you ever boiled carrots in water? The result is carrots that taste like wa

Over Christmas I bought a Big Green Egg. I read all the marketing blurb in the brochure and it captured my imagination, I’ve already written about how good it is and published some kamado barbecue recipes but I was still intrigued to find out more about the origins of such a versatile piece of cooking equipment. I wrote an article about it but since publishing it, I’ve done more research and found that some of my original findings may have already been creative in

What we eat and how we eat is going to affect how we think. Eating right can even help you along the path of positive thinking. When you eat clean and healthy real raw foods, you cleanse your body of toxins and you will be able to think clearer. You will also be able to get rid of toxic emotions and become more present in your body and in your thoughts. “We are what we eat.” This is a very true saying and is probably something that you are familiar with. What we put in our bodies is going to translate into how we act, how we look, how we think and even how we feel.

One of the cheaper and more popular types of sushi in the market nowadays is the Inari Sushi. It is made by stuffing sushi rice , and even some vegetables into small pouches of deep fried bean curd or tofu, also more popularly known in its Japanese term as aburage. Instead of the usual Nori seaweed or soybean paper, aburage is used in this sushi. Aburage can either be sold in packets or packaged in cans, and is widely distributed throughout most Japanese specialty stores or s

Using an immersion blender, for making homemade soap, speeds up the saponification process and saves lots of time. On top of cutting down on trace time, it can reduce separation problems within your soap. CAUTION! When you're making goats milk soap, you may have frozen chunks of milk to blend. Do not force your immersion blender down on any frozen chunks. You could break off the blade and damage your blender, permanently. The best blenders are not always the most expensive on

Cappuccino is a word I have heard for a long time but had not fully grasped its meaning. Most of the time I associated it with a very expensive cup of coffee that only a select few could afford to drink so today I ask myself these questions: What is cappuccino? Where does it come from? How is it made? Why should it be my drink of choice? nnCappuccino, according to a reliable source is a coffee drink that is layered. You are probably wondering where I got the word layered from

During summer, everyone enjoys a cold drink or a frozen dessert. You can easily beat the heat of the sun by having a refreshing snack. If you are crazy about cakes and ice cream, you should try making a sweet treat by combining the two food items. You can make an ice cream cake that comes with a rich taste and an exciting look. This fabulous treat has several variations; you can add in slices of fruits as topping or as part of the mixture. If you love chocolates, you can also put chocolate chips or syrup to blend in the batter.

Are you thinking of a great present for a loved one? You might want to purchase stylish clothes, bags or any other product you see in shopping malls, and have these as presents. However, you might have no idea what to give that special someone - even if you have known each other for years. You might feel that no matter how expensive the items, these do not seem perfect enough to give as a present. Hence, you end up feeling clueless what to purchase for your loved one.

The Law of Attraction works in strange and mysterious ways. Here is a true story of how my seven year old taught me about the Law of attraction. The television story said that the upcoming Justin Bieber Concert was sold out. Tickets were impossible to get and there was no way you would be able to get in. My daughter wa

One cannot deny the fact that smaller pieces of meat are easy to manage. To cut large chunks of meat into smaller pieces, one needs a tool which is generally known as meat saw. In this modern world, the demand of meat is increasing at a tremendous rate and hence the demand of meat saw is also increasing. There are different types of meat saws available in the market so as to fulfill the demand of each buyer. These different types have different functions and are designed for

Do you have a pet dog who is about to celebrate its birthday? You can let your beloved furry friend feel how special he is by preparing a cake just for him. Invite your friends and their dogs and have a one-of-a-kind birthday party for your pooch. For the last part of the event, have a candle-blowing ceremony - just like in any other birthday parties. Hence, you should prepare a truly adorable cake to complete the perfect birthday celebration.

No, you’re not. You’re not looking for another Angel Food Cake recipe. The recipe really doesn’t matter as much as the procedure. So, rather than look for a new written set of instructions, how about scrutinizing the steps that professionals take in creating this fat free dessert? When you perfect the procedure for mixing cakes, all your recipes will come out better. I’ve told you before that it’s not the BAKING of cakes that causes problems, it’s the MIXING of cakes that creates the biggest mistakes.

Hosting a massive barbecue for 100+ individuals Whether you're arranging a party, wedding reception or just a big gathering, a bbq offers a fantastic way to cater for large numbers. Providing for over 100 folks could be a time consuming - however with careful planning and time-saving shortcuts, it is possible to host a large barbecue with minimum bother. Below are a few of the major facts to consider: Location Where will you hold the bbq? Whether it’s your own garden, your

The key to a nourishing meal is the right combination of ingredients that create a delightful taste and good nutrition. It is ideal that you prepare meat and vegetables for main course; this way, you can give your family something truly delicious and satisfying to eat. Moreover, a wide variety of dishes helps keep the body healthy. The nutrients in vegetables and meat can give anyone the energy to carry out all activities in a day.

Blender- Food Processor, are they the same?A blender and a food processor are distinct in many ways although there are slight similarities, you can still distinguish their differences. The food processor's main use is to chop, shred, grate, slice or mix soft and hard foods. It has a wide bowl that makes food preparation easier and a sharp blade designed for chopping and other processing task. In 1970, the food processor began its rights into your kitchen making life simpler

The Islamic Bangla State of Portugal. Dear Lord Jesus Christ. My Regard, Love and salaam to you and your Friend, Families, colleague and member of Religious Representatives, Prophets, Apostles, and your beloved father, “As-Sa-La-Mu-A-Lai-Kum-Ya-Rak-Ma-Tu-La-He-O-Ba-Ra-Ka-Tu” Christmas greeting to you all. My Lord day before yesterday my self was so proud of myself, today, I am worried, Tomorrow, is special day of Christmas what Am I going to give as a presents or gifts?

Most children have a fancy for sweet delicacies. They enjoy munching on almost anything that has sugar on it - candies, gum, cakes and pastries. If your child is having a birthday party at home, you should make it a point that the menu list contains something that appeals to his or her taste. Moreover, you would want to prepare a tasty recipe that almost any child would go crazy about.

Cake mixing techniques are always more important than cake baking temperatures. I demonstrated this in an earlier blog by using a butter cake recipe to demonstrate the creaming method. This method combines butter and sugar to trap air, then uses egg yolks to form an emulsification. The limiting factor of the creaming method is that butter is not 100 percent fat. Butter is composed of 85 percent fat, about 10 percent water and 5 percent milk solids. With less fat, butter will

COOKING CHICKEN ON A BARBEQUE Have you had a bad chicken experience? Then read on. With a little care and knowledge, these bad experiences can be replaced with great, finger licking chicken fun. Here are some suggestions that, if adhered to, should make your chicken cooking experience much less stressful. As stated in my E-books, it’s essential you use a separate board to cut chicken and clean all equipment thoroughly. It is seldom the chicken that causes illness. Often it’s the raw juices that have contaminated other uncooked foods. Bugs love raw chicken juice……..

I know almost all BBQers or “slow smokers” reading this have done this before... you are following one of your favorite barbecue recipes, your butts or briskets are not done yet, it’s about dinner time or competition turn in time and you start to panic. You either crank up the heat in your smoker or give up on the smoker altogether and commit a cardinal sin by throwing your meat in the oven. What kind of half way decent BBQer would use an oven!? This all starts out about 3/4 of the way through your cooking time.

The most typical kind of coffee maker being used are the automatic drip coffee makers. Everyone have one or more of those at one time or another. In fact, automatic drip coffee makers have been the most frequently ordered home appliance ever in demand. Reasons are they are easy to use, and the coffee they produce tastes just as great as those in cafes, coffee shops and restaurants. Different brands and models of automatic drip coffee makers come with different options. Prices

A coffee maker machine is often viewed as a necessity for many people. They just cannot live without their daily fix of freshly brewed coffee. This is why coffee makers continue to enjoy brisk sales all over the world. Unfortunately, if you live alone, a regular coffee maker machine is not really ideal for you. This is because you will always be making more than what you can consume. This results to a lot of wasted coffee. If you live alone, your best option is to get a singl

Are you tired of the usual chocolate cake for dessert or teatime? Do you want to try something new to bake to add some variation in your usual snack food item at home? If you are after a unique look and taste in cake, you should try making red velvet cake. This luscious sweet treat has that distinct red exterior, mixed with white topping. At first glance, you might think that it is complicated to make such a kind of cake. Looks can indeed be deceiving, though, because a typical red velvet cake recipe uses simple ingredients that you might find in your kitchen cabinet.

The Paleo Diet is gluten, dairy and preservative free. The Paleo Diet is not limited to those that are gluten or dairy intolerant. The Paleo diet is a weight loss diet. Losing weight is constant battle. There are always new fad diets on the market touting rapid weight loss. We are in a society the with obsessions about youth and weight. The Paleo Diet can remedy one obsession, weight. The Paleo diet is the Modern Caveman Diet, Stone Age or Hunter-Gatherer diet. The Modern Pal

Most of you reading this probably have a sweet tooth. One of the ways to get rid of that craving is to eat something delicious. The good news is that if you eat in moderation, a quick treat like dark chocolate caramel pretzel chew can end up helping you continue your health journey. See, when you eat something you are craving in moderation, the craving will go away and you can continue on with your day. The small amount of added calories can even give you a burst of energy yo

Butter cake recipes will always be disappointing if you don’t use the correct mixing method. While most people blame the oven for cake faults, the problem is not in the baking. The most common cake faults stem from mistakes made during mixing. Mixing methods are the most important step in creating a great cake, no matter what the recipe.

Beef is one of the widely used kinds of meat in different countries around the world. It is very tender and flavorful that you can use it to make stock, soups, flavor vegetable dishes and more. It can spice up the dull and boring and make it better. One of these recipes is beef stroganoff.

You must have tried a salmon recipe at some fancy restaurant, and you wonder if you could make one at home. You do not need to be a professional chef just so you could create a delightful meal. In fact, many simple salmon recipes take only a few minutes to prepare. Moreover, the dishes do not come with elaborate cooking procedure that will leave you clueless on how to prepare the recipe. If you need an easy recipe for salmon, you should read along and discover one dish that you should prepare.

Creating beautiful and mouth-watering cakes is not as scary as it might seem. A variety of resources are available to guide you through your cake creating experience—books, websites, online videos and classes are just a few ways that you can learn how to decorate cakes. nThis guide covers the basics of making and decorating tasty and beautiful cakes with buttercream icing and details. We explain the basics of icing, tools needed for decorating, how to design your cake, and

The importance of a meat slicer in any kitchen cannot be over-emphasized. Be it a commercial or private, when the time comes to make a fine and neat cutting of our meats, nothing does it better than a meat slicer. Meat slicers are those machineries that can be deployed in a kitchen to help cut meat neatly and thereby make food preparation easier and faster. At home, meat cutter is one of those rare friends of a woman. They are real time and energy saver. However, in as much a

Ice Cream is always a special family treat. Now you can prepare famous restaurant copycat ice cream recipes at home. Homemade ice cream for the whole family for summer or all year around. Ice cream can be traced back to the Early Roman Empire. Nero (A.D. 37-68) ordered ice cream topped with fresh fruits. Concoctions of ices, sherbets and milk were served in Italian and French royal courts. Ice Cream was brought from Europe to the America’s. In 1776 the first American ice cr