Durian fruit:

Durian fruit:
This tropical fruit is also called "The King of Fruits",

has not just sweet taste flesh (the edible part of this fruit)

but it is excellent energy booster and packed with dietary fibers, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

‎"King of fruits", the durian is distinctive for its large size, unique odor, and formidable thorn-covered husk.

The unusual flavor and odor of the fruit have prompted many people to express diverse and passionate

views ranging from deep appreciation to intense disgust.

The durian is commonly known as the "King of the Fruits", a label that can be attributed to its formidable look and overpowering odor.

The illustrious Chocolate Fountain!

What is a Chocolate Fountain?

A chocolate fountain is a device for serving chocolate fondue. 
It can come in many different sizes, mini, medium, large and extra large depending on the number of guests you wish to 
cater for.
Chocolate fountain is a device for serving chocolate fondue. Typical examples resemble a stepped cone, standing 2–4 feet 
tall with a crown at the top and stacked tiers over a basin at the bottom. The basin is heated to keep the chocolate in a liquid state so it can be pulled into a center cylinder then vertically transported to the top of the fountain by a corkscrew auger. From there it flows over the tiers creating a chocolate "waterfall" in which food items like strawberries or marshmallows can be dipped. Melted chocolate is very temperamental, so rich couverture chocolate, which is high
in cocoa butter, is commonly used to ensure consistent flow.
The Chocolate Fountain can be used for anything you so desire; whether it be a wedding, banquet, brunch, catering event, or birthday. No matter what the occasion.
What kind of chocolate is  used  in the Chocolate Fountain?
Any couverture chocolate will be fine (or chocolate with 33%
to 44% cocoa butter).
What is couverture chocolate?
Couverture is a chocolate that has more cocoa butter than regular chocolate, anywhere from 33% to 44%. This type 
of chocolate is used as a coating for things like truffles ("couverture" is French for "covering").
What can you dip in the Chocolate Fountain? 

What accompaniments can be used with the fountain?

Chocolate fountain and some yummy tidbits to dip in it . . .
One  can use marshmallows, pretzels, strawberries and 
other fruits, hard cookies, and anything edible that goes with chocolate. However, we strongly advise against anything crumbly (i.e. pound cake, brownies, etc.) or that may easily
slide off the skewers. Crumbs can clog the holes and block the constant flow of chocolate through the Fountain.  A few other things to dip could be candies, mint sticks, marshmallows, grapes, orange slices, biscotti, cookies,etc . . .
Chocolate fountains are quickly becoming a must have at weddings, parties, fundraisers, corporate events, birthday 
and anniversary parties, as well as just about any other 
social gathering or special event.
Chocolate Fountains are a Fun and Unique because one 
dipping one's  favorite food or other goodies into the 
Chocolate Fountain. So '  The chocolate fountain '  is the ultimate accessory for every fondue lover and home entertainer.

Why all love the chocolate fountain so much? ?

There is nothing better though than warm melted chocolate cascading down the different levels of the chocolate fountain
into which you dip your favorite pastry or fruit.

MAKE THE BEST BHATURAS

Chole bhature (Hindi: छोले भटूरे, Punjabi: ਛੋਲੇ ਭਟੂਰੇ) is a combination of chole (spicy chick peas) and fried bread called bhatoora (made of maida flour).
Chole bhature are served with onions and achaar.
It is mainly eaten in north India.
Bhatoora or Bhatura or Batoora, is a soft and fluffy deep-fried bread from the North India, and is often eaten with chickpea curry.
A typical recipe includes white flour (maida), yogurt, ghee or oil, and yeast. Once kneaded well, the dough
is left to rise, and then small balls of it are either hand rolled or flattened using a rolling pin. Then the bread is deep fried until they puff up into a lightly browned soft fluffy bread, which is elastic and chewy.
MAKE THE BEST BHATURAS :
Need: In 2 cups of Plain flour (maida), add 2 tbsp yoghurt, also try adding a small boiled potato that is mashed.
Remember to add baking powder, sugar, salt, hot oil, few spoons milk, when kneading the dough and keep aside for 1- 2 hrs.
TIP ONE
Have u tried adding soda from the bottle, when kneading the dough.
TIP TWO
Have u made dough using fine flour[ maida] 3 portion to semolina rava] one portion, i.e. 1: 3 ratio. Also add while making the dough Eno salt, sugar, oil and little curd to 
knead the dough with water, allow to rest.
TIP THREE
Have u stuffed these bhaturas with paneer that is grated,
 mix cut coriander leaves, green chillies n salt, red chilly pd.
TIP FOUR
Have u tried making masala bhaturas?
For that add while making the dough, some fried methi leaves, fried onions, also add coriander leaves, green chillies n rest of the ingredients will be same.
There are different varieties of bhature available such as aloo bhatura (bhatura filled with boiled potato), paneer bhatura (bhatura filled with cottage cheese) etc.
It is also called Chola poori since the bhatoora resembles a poori.

HOW POPULAR ' ICED TEAS ' ARE?

Iced tea (sometimes known as ice tea) is a form of cold tea, often served in a glass with ice. It may or may not be sweetened.
It can be mixed with flavored syrup, with common flavors including lemon, peach, raspberry, lime, passion fruit, and cherry. While most iced teas get their flavor from tea leaves.
Did u know that Iced tea is popular in Austria, though the common name is Eistee (ice tea), it is usually drunk heavily sweetened.
In Canada, iced tea refers to sweetened iced tea, usually flavoured with lemon, although unsweetened or less sweetened iced teas are becoming popular. Iced tea is a popular drink in Indonesia. Iced tea is a popular drink in Italy and is widely available, generally only in lemon- and peach-flavored.
Japan is one of the most important iced tea markets in the world, with iced tea in bottles and cans a common sight in the country.
Iced Tea is very popular in Malaysia and is sold in most restaurants and grocery stores. The two most common types of tea are plain Chinese Iced Tea (teh ais) and Iced Lemon Tea (teh o' ais limau). Iced tea has been a popular drink in Portugal since the early 1990s. Iced tea is a popular summer drink in Sweden.
Switzerland is considered as the motherland of bottled iced tea.
Thai iced tea or cha yen in Thailand is a drink made from strongly brewed black tea.
In the United States, iced tea makes up about 85% of all tea consumed and is very popular as an alternative to carbonated soft drinks.
Iced tea is traditionally served with lemon slice used as a garnish, which is often placed on the rim of the glass.

Malfatti is a type of gnocchi . . .

Malfatti is a type of gnocchi . . .
Did u know what a Malfatti (spinach and ricotta gnocchi) means?
Malfatti are spinach and ricotta dumplings or gnocchi from Emilia in Northern Italy.
The name malfatti means ‘badly made’ because of the rustic look of the gnocchi as they vary in size and shape.
They can be served as a first course or as a light main course with bread and salad.
Another name for this type of gnocchi is ravioli gnudi, meaning ‘naked ravioli’ because they are like the ravioli filling without the pasta.
Actually Malfatti are badly made or ill-shaped, because these "gnocchi" are made of the filling for a ravioli, and therefore not enclosed and defined by the dough. Delicious nonetheless, delicate in flavor. Serve with a mixture of melted butter and Parmesan cheese, or a very light creamy tomato sauce.
a healthy tip 4 all
 "We should move to a more plant-based diet. This can substantially reduce the risk of chronic disease and the risk of premature death." - Frank Hu, PhD, a professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health.

Matcha Is an Antioxidant Powerhouse . . .

Matcha Cake . .

Matcha is a fine ground . .

Matcha Tea . .

Matcha Is an Antioxidant Powerhouse . . .

Matcha, also maccha, refers to finely-milled or fine powder green tea.
What is matcha?
Matcha tea is a variety of green tea with a very high polyphenol content. Polyphenols are thought to provide the antioxidant benefits of green tea.

What makes matcha tea so special?

Over a thousand years ago, matcha came to Japan as an aid to meditation practice. During long hours of sitting, monks would drink matcha to remain alert yet calm. Modern science has recently confirmed the lessons of centuries of tradition.
Matcha tea is a high-quality green tea that is covered before picking to accentuate the color, then stone-ground after being picked and before being sealed into small tins.
Matcha is an ancient Japanese shade grown and stone ground green tea dating back over 800 years. Coveted for generations by Japanese samurai, royalty, and Zen Buddhist monks as a meditational drink, matcha only recently became available in North America. Fresh matcha leaves are handpicked, dried and ground by low-friction granite stone mills into an ultra fine jade green powder, and finally whisked typically with a bamboo whisk.
The result is a remarkable jade green, delicate, smooth, and lightly sweet cup of green tea, which
 also contains unique catechins and amino acids.
You're probably already familiar with the marvelous health benefits of green tea. You may be less familiar with another form of green tea called matcha. Matcha is a green tea powder made from the leaves of tea trees grown in the shade and then light.
Matcha has also come to be used to flavor and dye foods such as mochi and soba noodles, green tea ice cream and a variety of wagashi (Japanese confectionery).
Matcha is a fine ground, powdered, high quality green tea and not the same as tea powder or green tea powder.
The health benefits of matcha tea exceed those of green tea because when you drink matcha you ingest the whole leaf, not just the brewed water. A cancer-fighter, a fat-burner, and much more, matcha leaves other green teas far behind.
One of the most unexpected benefits matcha drinkers experience is a boost of energy through the day.

Financier (pastry), the small french cakes . . .

Financier (pastry), the small french cakes . . .
A financier is a small French cake, often mistaken for a pastry. The financier is a light, moist teacake, similar to sponge cake, and usually contains almond flour, crushed or ground almonds,or almond flavoring.
The basis of the cake itself is beurre noisette
(brown butter), egg whites, powdered sugar and flour. Financiers are often baked in shaped molds.
Financiers are often served topped with whipped cream, berries, or other fruit, and served accompanied by ice cream or other frozen confections.
Financiers are a delectable French cake that were originally a favorite of the bankers in the Paris financial district, partly because they were baked in small tins the shape of a gold bar. It’s a small buttery, moist but chewy almond cake, often topped with fruit jam or dark chocolate squares.
There are a lot of recipes out there for making the financiers. For the most part they are pretty similar.
A bit of flour, ground almonds, brown butter and confectioners or regular sugar and egg whites. Although the proportions may vary a bit.
The French make incredible sweets. One popular French sweet is the financier, little tea-cakes so named because the 19th century pastry chef’s shop was in the financial district of Paris and the traditional cakes were shaped like gold bars.
However, financiers can be found in all kinds of shapes and flavors, including different spices, fruit or nuts.
They are crunchy on the outside and soft and buttery on the inside.