Artichokes Are Now In Season

May 9, 2010
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From where you are, it may already be artichoke season. They grow in wild parts of Mediterranean Europe, but they are also cultivated in some other parts of the United States. Artichokes are part of the thistle family, and the plants have huge edible buds that we usually see in markets.

When buying artichokes, make sure to go for those with tight leaves, taut skin and heavy feel. They usually last until two weeks although the sooner you eat them, the fresher they will taste.

Here are some recipes you can do with artichokes: Artichokes with Mint and Chilies, Baby Artichokes, Sicilian Style, Marinated Baby Artichokes, Artichokes Basted with Anchovy Butter, Grilled…

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Kosher Might Be Equal To Good Health

May 9, 2010
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Kosher, for those of you who don’t know, refers to Jewish diet that is based on their laws. Jewish laws identified Kosher animals. And in order to categorize a food as Kosher, they must not contain those non-Kosher animals.

Anyway, enough about explaining Kosher, and let’s go down to business. There’s apparently a growing number of shoppers in the United States that are going in the route of Kosher. Not for religious reasons though, but for dietary reasons, and the simple fact that most shoppers believe Kosher is good for their health.

According to a market research, sales of Kosher foods actually reached $12.5 billion in 2008—an increase of 64 percent since…

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Parisian Chicken Recipe

May 9, 2010
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I know some of us are already getting tired of eating plain old chicken stew and southern fried chicken. Can’t say I blame you. Although chicken tastes good for me even after eating it for three days in a row, I sometimes also want diversity in my food.

Anyway, here’s a recipe from Mother’s Best by Lisa Schroeder and Danielle Centoni. I am sure you’re going to find lots of joy in this dish.

Ingredients: (serves 4)

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)

2 tablespoons whole milk

2 large eggs

1/4 cup flour

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 cup dry vermouth

Juice of 1 lemon

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Procedure:

- Lay the breasts down on a cutting board and…

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Health Benefits Of Bitter Gourd

May 9, 2010
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Bitter gourd, commonly called ampalayas in this part of the globe, is a tropical plant that is known for its edible fruit; it is also considered as the most bitter of all vegetables. They are predominant in tropical areas like some parts of Asia, East Africa, the Caribbean and even South America.

This vegetable has a very bitter taste that only some can take; but its seeds, leaves and vines have various of uses as well—they are considered some of the safest and most used plants for herbal medicine.

Here are some more health benefits of bitter gourds:

* Helps to disinfect and heal cuts, wounds & burns
* Is useful as a cough…

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Eight Good Reasons To Start Quitting Soda

May 9, 2010
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Soda may be, aside from chocolates, the hardest thing to get away from when you’re in a diet program. Some dieters even cheat their way through a regime and drink sodas even when they are not supposed to. However, we also all know that drinking sodas are harmful to our health.

A recent finding said that average Americans drinks at least six packs of soda per day. And if you don’t know, drinking sodas is actually a risk factor for obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay.

Here are 8 disturbing facts on why you should avoid drinking sodas:

* a higher risk of osteoporosis
* kidney stones
* addiction
* a waste of hundreds of…

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Korean Fried Chicken Recipe

May 9, 2010
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You might think that fried chicken is all about good Southern cooking. Well, you’re wrong. Ever since, fried chicken took over our lives, various countries have also started incorporating their own touches to this famous recipe.

Here’s an example from saveur.com.

Ingredients:

16 chicken wings

Canola oil, for frying

5 cloves garlic

2-inch piece peeled ginger

3 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons gojujang (Korean chile paste), or to taste (it’s spicy)

1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil

1 tablespoon honey

2⁄3 cup flour

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Procedure:

- Remove the tip of each chicken wing and cut in half at the joint to create 2 pieces. In a heavy pot such as a dutch oven, pour in canola oil to a…

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Fruits And Vegetables Cannot Prevent Onset Of Cancer

May 9, 2010
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We always think that eating only fruits and vegetables will help us combat numerous illnesses and diseases. Well, these two—fruits and vegetables—don’t have that much nutritious benefits as what we usually thought.

A study of 478,000 participants found that for every two servings of fruits and vegetables eaten a day, only a paltry three percent were able to decrease chances of cancer. Researchers also said that aside from only eating fruits and vegetables, there are other factors that contributed to the three-percent decrease in cancer risk—those are exercise, lower smoking rates and less red meat consumption.

“Diet is a complex pattern and lifestyle. Cancer is a complex disease. It’s unlikely that one…

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Teach Your Children To Appreciate Different Tastes Of Foods

May 9, 2010
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They say healthy eating is all about eating with great balance. Yes, even when it comes to your taste buds. And to develop and improve your children’s taste buds, here are some tips from Cheryl Tallman of Healthy Eating:

* Experiment with Tastes
* Stay Balanced
* Ask Them and Talk About It
* Sweet Tendency

It is important for your child to appreciate all four flavors—sweet, salty, sour and bitter. While preparing dinner, you can ask your children to taste the food you are cooking then make them identify the different flavors they are tasting.

Also, make sure you incorporate these flavors to their food, so the taste won’t get lost. You should also encourage…

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Inside-Out Peanut Butter Chocolate Cups Recipe

May 9, 2010
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I am one of the few people who actually love Reese’s peanut butter cups. I’m not a fan of peanut butter, but combine them with chocolate and I am all yours. This recipe differs from ordinary peanut butter cups in such a way that the inner peanut crust found in Reese’s is placed outside this cup while the rich chocolate will act as filling.

This recipe is from Taste of Home.

Ingredients: (makes about 6 large cups or 12 mini cups)

For peanut butter shells

4 tablespoons butter, softened

6 tablespoons brown sugar

2 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy works best)

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup flour

For filling

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

2 tablespoons milk (I used whole milk)

1 tablespoon peanut…

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Health Benefits Of Lentils

May 9, 2010
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The most common misconception about lentils is that they are a kind of peas or beans. The truth is, they do look like peas and beans, albeit they have two lentil seeds inside. They are small and flat, and they split easily when they are cut into two. They cannot be eaten fresh, and they are mostly boiled for various dishes.

There are about a hundred varieties of lentils, ranging from yellow to orange, red to green and brown to black. They are used around the world, but are more popular in Eastern Europe and India.

Lentils are very rich in protein, folic acid and both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. They…

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