Storing Rice - Milled Rice (white, parboiled (‘converted’) or precooked): Once opened, the... Read more »
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Rice
September 12, 2011 · Leave a Comment;
Storing Rice - Milled Rice (white, parboiled (‘converted’) or precooked): Once opened, the rice should be stored in a tightly closed container to keep out moisture, dust, etc. With proper storage this type of rice will keep almost indefinitely. Whole Grain Rice (brown, red or black): Because of the oil in the bran layer of whole grain rice it has a shelf life of about 6 months. Refrigerate or freeze to extend shelf life. : If not eaten immediately cooked rice should be cooled quickly. Store in a tightly covered, shallow container and refrigerate for up to 5 days or frozen up to... [Read the full story]
Diet
Deep Breathing to Lose Weight
August 10, 2011 · Leave a Comment;
Adding some deep breathing to your daily routine can actually help to boost your metabolism. Now you are probably thinking, really? Well, although breathing alone is not going to eliminate those excess pounds, when combined with a healthy diet, plenty of water and adequate exercise it can really make a difference. Deep breathing is something you can do anywhere. Its an exercise you can do without changing clothes or going to the gym. Try it while waiting in line for your groceries, at your desk or even while kicking back watching a movie. Deep Breathing and Weight Loss Most of us take shallow... [Read the full story]
Recipes
Parmesan Appetizer Puffs
September 12, 2011 · Leave a Comment;
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup margarine 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped green onions 2 tablespoons chopped mushrooms 2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives Preparation: Mix flour and salt; cut margarine in until mixture begins to form a ball. Blend in sour cream. Divide dough into 4 parts. Wrap each part and chill several hours. Heat oven to 350 degrees. On floured board, roll each section into a 12 x 6-inch rectangle. Sprinkle one-half each rectangle with either cheese, onion, mushrooms or olives. Fold dough over to make a 6-inch... [Read the full story]
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Helpful tips
May 23, 2011 · Leave a Comment;
For a nice but cheap present, dry and press a flower and place it in a frame. Baby oil conditions your fine leather shoes. All you have to do is rub a little into the leather at night and buff it off in the morning. Rub a little Vaseline around the neck of your nail polish as soon as you purchase it. This will prevent the top from sticking, making it easier to open. Going away on a vacation and no one to look after your plants? Well, place three or four thick towels in the bathtub and cover them with two inches of cold water. Place all your plants in their pots on the towels, they will keep well... [Read the full story]
Regional recipes
Thai Style Wide Noodles In Thick Sauce
August 24, 2011 · Leave a Comment;
Ingredients 10 oz wide rice noodles 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon black soy sauce 1/2 lb chicken, cut into thin slices 3 tablespoons tapioca flour 1 tablespoon Maggi Seasoning 1 1/2 cups broccoli 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped garlic 1 tablespoon yellow bean sauce 3 cups chicken stock 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar (or a bit less if you prefer) 1/2 teaspoon Thai pepper powder Method Soak the noodles in warm water for 30 minutes then rinse in cold water. Add noodles to a pot of boiling water and boil for 1 minute, then rinse in cold water again,... [Read the full story]
Culinary heritage
Rabri
August 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment;
Rabri is a sweet, condensed milk based dish made by boiling the milk on low heat for a long time until it becomes dense and changes its color to pinkish. Sugar, spices and nuts are added to it to give it flavor. It is chilled and served as dessert. Rabri is the main ingredient in several desserts, such as rasaballi, chhena kheeri, and kheersagar. Rabri can also be made savoury with salt, masala, and zeera. Ingredients Milk – 3 litre Kewra – 4 tbsp Sugar – 1/2 kg Green Cardamom powder – 1/2 tsp Method Take the pan and put milk, the pan must be big in size,it will help to make good... [Read the full story]
Diet
Deep Breathing to Lose Weight
Adding some deep breathing to your daily routine can actually help to boost your metabolism. Now you are probably thinking, really? Well, although breathing alone is not going to eliminate those excess pounds, when combined with a healthy diet, plenty of water and adequate exercise it can really make a difference. Deep...
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Calorie Restriction
Definition The definition of calorie restriction is when the body does not receive an adequate intake of energy. This can result as a consequence of lack of availability of adequate volumes of food. However, sometimes the failure to consume an adequate calorie intake may be a conscious and deliberate decision,...
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1000-Calorie Diet
Here is a balanced eating plan containing about 1000 calories. Due to its low calorie content, it is for short-term use only (eg. 14 days), perhaps to restart weight loss, or as a form of cleansing diet. Ideally, include a daily multinutrient (multivitamin/multimineral) as part...
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1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup margarine
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