Not just A blog about health benefits of goji berries
health benefits of goji berriesMaintaining Weight with SuperfoodsMon, 06 Oct 2008 11:46:40 EDT
Used in Tibet for over 1,700 years, these potent berries have been used as a curative food. ... Goji berries have one of the biggest ORAC ratings, a method of estimating antioxidant strength, of any fruit, according to Tufts University research workers....
Creating Your Own Antioxidants
Wed, 19 Mar 2008 05:07:07 EDT
How Important Are Antioxidants?
Everyday, your body gets rid of mutated and oxidized cells, known as "free radicals". With a strong immune system, the human body can recognize and get rid...
Brazil Botanicals Introduces Dr. Tim's Brazilian Acai, Tibetan ... - The Beverage Network
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:58:27 GMT
Brazil Botanicals Introduces Dr. Tim's Brazilian Acai, Tibetan ... The Beverage Network - Taking pills like these is the least effective method of delivering health benefits to the body as compared to drinking the real juices themselves. ... |
Berries in the Spa - SkinInc.com
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:21:03 GMT
Berries in the Spa SkinInc.com, IL - “Berries are one of the top beauty foods with their vibrant colors and nutrient dense phytochemicals.” The goji and açai berry have been two of the more ... |
A Comparison of Liquid Nutritionals
Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:36:47 EST
In light of the phenomenal success of certain liquid nutritional companies and the huge popularity of liquid nutritionals, I have become interested in the different base constituents and nutritional p...
The All-Natural, Raw Food-Inspired Skin Cream that Gives Back - The Daily Green
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:32:00 GMT
Many skincare products promise to reduce wrinkles and to rejuvenate skin, but with all the synthetic ingredients and preservatives used in most lines, they are not a very natural ...
health benefits of goji berriesPrepare Paella Like A Pro
Preparing paella is an interesting endeavour for any cook. This dish does not really have a set list of ingredients but is mostly a combination of different meats and vegetables. In fact, the The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, refers to paella as a saffron-flavored dish made with varying combinations of rice, vegetables, meat, chicken and seafood.
The meal is prepared in a pot - all the ingredients meld together in the pot while cooking to create the dishes great taste. This pot cooking is so closely associated with this dish that it�s name, paella means frying pan or pot in Old French and Catalan languages.
Paella is a great dish to make if you want to clean out the fridge and use up leftover meats and vegetables. Any combination will eventually be great the secret is in the chemistry. Paella is a dish that is generally made to feed several people. Moreover, paella is quite flavorful the next day as the tastes have had time to mix together and become stronger.
The secret to a good paella is being creative, therefore there are many recipes one can follow. But since a recipe is not necessary, nor desirable, the basic steps to creating this dish are outlined below. It�s up to you to provide the creativity in ingredients to make the dish your own!
Making The Rice
You can use whatever kind of rice you like. A wild rice can add interesting flavor and texture to the dish, but if you prefer brown or white feel free to go with. Frying the rice as outlined below will give it a nutty flavor.
Wash the rice and set aside
Chop tomato, onion ad garlic
Heat olive oil in a skillet, and once the oil is hot (but not smoking) toss in the rice
Add the onion, garlic and tomato after a minute or two
Stir until the onion, tomato and garlic are soft. Don�t let the rice mixture overcook - 3 to 5 minutes is plenty of time. At the end of the cooking, you can spice it with whatever spices you like. Some common spices for paella are saffron, salt and pepper but you could add cayenne, cinnamon or any other herbs that you and your guests prefer.
Remove the mixture from the burner and toss in some frozen peas. Not too many as you don�t want to overpower the rice but just enough to add a little accent.
Preparing The Meat
In a frying pan at high heat, brown some pieces of chicken. Upper thighs, drumsticks, breasts...it's all good. Do not cook the meat completely but brown the outside. Once browned, set the meat aside. Lamb can also add great flavor to your paella.
Combining The Two
The combining of the rice and meat mixtures is what makes the paella such an interesting and flavorful dish. Cover the bottom of the paella pan with the uncooked rice mixture. Add the browned chicken pieces on top. Add uncooked Merguez (spicy lamb sausages) and small fish filets rolled up and fastened with a toothpick or string. Use any type of fish but make sure that its flesh will hold well together. Pour some chicken broth on top (if the broth is warm the cooking time will reduce). Note that you can also add wine for more flavor. Cover the paella dish and cook for about 45 minutes at 350F or until the rice is cooked. At this point you can add raw shrimp or muscles and cook uncovered for another five minutes.
And there you have it, an interesting dish with something in it that is sure to please everyone!
Lee Dobbins writes for Online Gourmet Foods where you can find more recipes and dinner menus.
Olive Oil, Extra Virgin or Pure?
Olives and olive oil have a long history. It has been suggested that olives and olive oil have been around as long a 6000 years. The Bible even references olive branches in the story of Noah�s Ark. It is unknown as to when people started to eat olives and their oil but its origins of use suggest that initially it was used in lamps as fuel as well as for cooking.
There are two main types of olive oils, extra virgin olive oil and olive oil. The term extra virgin denotes oil that contains less than 1% acidity and has no treatment using heat or chemicals. Extra virgin also signifies the oil is from the �first press� or �cold press�. The tastes can range from a domestic mild or slightly rustic flavor to a peppery classic from Tuscany.
Olive oil is often labeled as �pure olive oil�; this oil is refined with chemicals and steam. The oil is then blended with a higher quality oil to give an improved flavor and aroma. Often times this less expensive choice is used in recipes and for saut�ing. If you desire a purer flavor stick with the extra virgin varieties.
Surprisingly enough olive oil lends itself well to chocolate. The high cocoa butter content in chocolate allows it to blend easily with oil and the olive oil flavor recedes nicely to the background. By using olive oil in place of dairy it becomes easy to create rich and creamy non-dairy chocolate deserts.
When purchasing olive oil bring home the bottle and replace the lid with a pouring-spout stopper designed for use with liquor bottles. This will allow for spill proof pouring and more control over the stream of oil.
The oil should always be stored in a cool dark location and used within a years� time. This distinctive choice in oil can turn rancid if left on the shelf too long.
Shauna Hanus is a gourmet cook who specializes in creating gourmet meal plans. She has extensive experience cooking with easy to find grocery items to create delightful gourmet meals. She is also the publisher of a no cost bi-monthly gourmet newsletter. Her newsletter is always fun and informational packed with tips and trivia you can use everyday. http://www.gourmayeats.com
goji berries fsa | goji berries in uk | how to grow goji berry
Labels: how to grow goji berry | goji berry seed
posted by Mohammad @ 8:42 PM
0 comments
