Friday, October 5, 2012

Muesli had 4 breakfast becomes a beneficial food choice.


Muesli had 4 breakfast becomes a beneficial food choice.
Muesli is a popular breakfast meal based on uncooked rolled oats, fruit and nuts. It was developed around 1900 by Swiss physician Maximilian Bircher-Benner for patients in his hospita

l. It is available in a packaged dry form, ready made, or it can be made fresh.
In Switzerland and southern Germany, it is also eaten as a light evening dish; Birchermüesli complet is muesli with butterbrot and coffee with milk. Muesli is a cereal that is made from toasted whole oats, nuts, fruit and typically wheat flakes. It uses whole grains, so it is high in dietary fiber.
Muesli in its modern form became popular in western countries since the 1960's.
Packaged muesli is a loose mixture of mainly rolled oats and/or cornflakes together with various pieces of dried fruit, nuts, and seeds. It commonly contains other rolled cereal grains such as wheat or rye flakes as well.
Some people top foods such as desserts, yogurt or cottage cheese with it. It can be added to muffins, cookies or warm fruit salad.

Kimchi is a traditional Korean vegetable side dish...


Kimchi is a traditional Korean vegetable side dish...
In every culture there are unique ways of cooking and preserving foods. When it comes to preserving vegetables, kimchi would be by far the best way in the world. 
Kimchi is an absolute n

ecessity in every Korean meal. It is a kind of food that combines the savor, nutrients and preservable type of food. kimchi is made from cabbage or vegetables, marinated in a mixture of vinegar and spices until it begins to ferment.
Kimchi or kim chee, is a traditional fermented Korean dish made of vegetables with a variety of seasonings.
It is Korea's national dish, and there are hundreds of varieties made with a main vegetable ingredient such as napa cabbage, radish, scallion, or cucumber.
Early kimchi was made of cabbage and beef stock only.
So Kimchi is Korea's national dish, as is pasta in Italy.
Kimchi can be categorized by main ingredients, regions or seasons.
Different types of kimchi were traditionally made at different times of the year, based on when various vegetables were in season and also to take advantage of hot and cold seasons before the era of refrigeration.
In Summer radishes and cucumbers are summer vegetables made into kimchi.
The greatest varieties of kimchi were available during the winter.
In the past these were prepared in early winter and stored in the ground in large kimchi pots.
Winter in Korea lasts for three or four months, so Korean people have developed a very effective way of preserving kimchi.
Kimchi can be made of one or more kinds of vegetables including radish, Chinese cabbage and cucumber by salting the vegetables with salt, and seasoning with assorted items like chili, garlic, scallion, ginger, and fish juice. After fermenting for a period of time at an appropriate temperature in a sealed container, the mixture of ingredients is turned into a nutritious food which is abundant in vitamins, minerals and fiber.
The cabbage is the most common and popular kimchi.
Kimchi's Flavors are sour, spicy, salty| sweet, garlic, and in many
kimchi fish sauce is also added at the time of fermenting.
Kimchi's popularity has increased around the world.
Korea's national dish of spicy fermented vegetables because it gives texture, tang and a spicy kick.

Shradh, What is the significance of Shradhs ? ? ?


From Purnima to mid of Amavasya, that is for 16 days, Shradh is is performed to provide peace to the soul of our ancestors. In respect to the ancestors, it is very important to follow Pitra Paksha and perform their Shradh work. As per the Hindu scriptures and calendar.
Pitra Pakasha, that is, the Shradh Paksha, starts from Bhadrapad Shukla Purnima to Ashwin Krishna Amavasya. According to this, every year 16 days are mainly dedicated to ancestors.

 Shradh is a Sanskrit word, which literally means "anything done with sincerity and faith." "Shradh" also means “Shraddha" which means unconditional reverence and is to remember the ancestors with gratitude. Shradh is performed every year on the death anniversary of the deceased relative as per the Panchang (The Hindu calendar) or during the period of dark fortnight called Pitra Paksha.
Hindu Puranas are full of details about Shraddh. It is Yama, the god of death in Hindu mythology, who explained the importance of Shraddh performed on Pitru Paksha.
In the Pitra Paksha Shradha, Brahmins are offered food. After the meal, they are given donation and alms as per an individuals capacity. This helps in the maintenance of good health, peace, happiness and enrichment. The religious works done during Shradh Paksha Bhadrapad Shukla Purnima to Ashwini Krishna Amavasya, gives salvation to the ancestors. It is also believed that the food reaches to our forefathers through Brahmans and birds.
Brahmins are fed and given Daan-Dakshina, for it is believed that whatever is given to the Brahmins also reach the departed souls. Shradh is performed so that the ancestors may be satiated with our offerings. Shradh, promotes righteousness and inspires us to think of the other world, and also enhances our devotion towards God. Pleasing of ancestors before God is more beneficial.
Pitra Karya is more significant than Dev Karya.  Vayu Purana, Matsya Purana, Guru Purana, Vishnu Purana and other scriptures like Manu Smriti etc. contains the description of Shradh.
Shradh  is performed with the objective that a Jeeva may attain a better life in its next birth.

Zucchini is ....


Zucchini is shaped like a cucumber, with the outer skin either dark green or yellow in color.
The zucchini is also known as squash and summer squash. 
The vegetable, also belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is related to the melon and c

ucumber, is like tomatoes.
Generally zucchini is served cooked. It can be prepared in a variety of cooking ways like steamed, boiled, grilled, stuffed and baked, barbecued, fried, or in also in recipes such as soufflés.
The zucchini has a delicate flavor and requires little more
than quick cooking with butter or olive oil, with or without fresh herbs.
Zucchini can also be eaten raw, sliced or shredded in a cold salad, as well as lightly cooked in hot salads, as in
Thai or Vietnamese recipes.
If you suffer from a vitamin C deficiency, zucchinis are great for you. Phosphorus and magnesium found in zucchini.
Zucchini contain vitamin A.
Zucchini is one of the easiest fruits to cultivate in
temperate climates.
The flower of the zucchini plant is also edible.
According to World’s Healthiest Foods Nutrition info,
nutrients and vitamins found in zucchini can help prevent
cancer and heart disease.
A zucchini has more potassium than a banana.
The word zucchini comes from ‘zucca’ the Italian word for squash.
One of the very low calories vegetable it is.

WHAT DOES A ' Water Bath ' MEAN?

WHAT DOES A ' Water Bath ' MEAN?
Definition: A water bath is a technique to gently cook an item or seal a jar.
Cooking with a water bath:
The item to be cooked is placed in a shallow pan of water. The water heats and cooks the item gently. This is especially important for Flan, custards, sauces and mousses to prevent curdling.
The baking dish containing the water and the item to be cooked is gener

ally porcelain or ceramic, rather than metal.
Water baths are often used for egg-based dishes. The proteins in the eggs are very heat sensitive and only need to be warmed to cook thoroughly. They will start to get firm at only 145 degrees. Cooking them with a slow, gentle heat keeps the eggs soft and smooth.
Q. Many recipes call for the dish to be baked in a "water bath." What's a water bath, and why do you need it?
Will the recipe work without it?
A. Some foods require moisture in the oven, as well as a milder heat source than the direct heat of the oven, such as custards, puddings, and cheesecakes.
what's a water bath? It's just a pan of water placed into an oven. The hot water provides a constant, steady heat source and ensures even, slow cooking for recipes that call for a water bath.
http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/tools-and-techniques/what-is-a-water-bath.htm

DO U KNOW .. .

DO U KNOW .. . 
1 Score means to cut small slits in a cut of meat. This process is often useful when marinating which allows the meat to absorb even more of the marinade flavor.
2 What does pulse mean while cooking?
It may be called ' pulse ' when you use a food processor and to put the stuff in the food processor and then you push the button on and off quickly, so the food is only processed for s

hort amounts of time.
Also meaning a method of mixing ingredients in a blender or mixer by using bursts of power in very short intervals.
3 What does thaw mean for cooking?
Thaw is the process of warming food that has been frozen so that the food can be eaten or prepared to be served.
It also means that a frozen item has been warmed to the point that it no longer contains ice crystals.

Why are Strawberries being called a " super fruit "?
Great for weight watchers as they are low calorie.
They are full of Vitamin C and 8 strawberries has more vitamin C than an orange does. Also Strawberries are low in fat, cholesterol and sodium. They are a great source of folate, dietary fibre, manganese and potassium.

tip


TIPALWAYS PUT 2 DRY IN THE SUN ANY EXCESS OR EXTRAMINT LEAVES, METHI LEAVES OR CURRY LEAVES TO CRUSH AND USE LATER. . .