As you may know, I like the fried fish bee hoon over at Beach Road and like to walk there for the soupy lunch. As usual, there was a long queue. Not usual was my decision to find something else to eat. So I backtracked a bit and came to Leong Kee. It seems quite popular, why not give it a try since there are seats?
The order took longer than expected. I must have waited about 15 to 20 mins for my claypot of Bak Kut Teh and rice combo. But when I came, I was pleasantly surprised.
The soup was boiling in the heat insulating claypot when it was presented by before me. So it scores on presentation. The consistency of the soup was almost like a gravy, liken to say, sharks’ fin soup and it had a strong herbal taste. Particularly, it had the bitterness from the tang gui used. Unfortunately, that was about all the herbs I could taste. It was something enjoyable, though on the heavy side for a soup.
I liked the addition of the tau kee or fu pi which gave the dish an extra dimension. The vegetable added was also a nice touch. The meat served here seems to be always spare ribs, which is tender to the bite. I liked that it was cooked to the extent where the meat comes off the bone easily.
On another occasion, I tried the pig’s trotter. I liked the smoky taste which came from the high heat treatment just before it is served. The texture of the meat was tender and the skin, tendon and fat are something that should be tried at least once no matter how health conscious one may be.
Leong Kee (Klang) Bak Kut Teh
321 Beach Road (Jn Sultan Gate and Beach Road)
11am to 9pm


Pizza lovers, we have fantastic news for you! The most delicious-looking pizza-making food printable is now available on our website. You can find all the ingredients you need for building a yummy pizza. You don’t have to spend your time making pizza ingredient cut-outs, we have everything you need! Literally everything like pizza dough, cheese slices, mushrooms, olives, tomato slices, sausage slices, and shrimps for seafood fans. You won’t believe it but we even have made a pizza cutter for you and for your child. Interested? Then let’s get started!
How to use
- Download our free pizza making printables (the link is below)
- Successfully downloaded? Great! Print it out!
- For the beginning cut out all the ingredients.
- If you want to use your printables longer, laminate it and use it again and again.
- Provide your child with the pizza dough printable, cut-outs, and scissors and explain how the task must be done.
- For the better result, you can ask your child to name each ingredient card before decorating your pizza dough.
- When it’s all done, you can use your pizza cutter to slice your pizza!
Doing this yummy pizza making activity will be a great way to improve your child’s hand-eye coordination and develop fine motor skills. You can add more elements to this activity by encouraging your child to name the shapes and colors of pizza ingredients or pizza dough. Or get to know more about your child’s personal food preferences! That’s all! Enjoy building your pizza and share with your friends 😊
For other food printables, check out this page.


- Chain or private (indy) restaurants, as well as franchises. McDonald’s, Union Square Cafe, or KFC are also good options. Check Ocala Downtown Market Restaurant – Restaurants.
- Sandwich from a quick service restaurant (QSR). Burgers, chicken, and other fast food items; convenience stores, noodles, and pizza
- Keep it light and breezy.
- Family: Panera Bread, Atlanta Bread Company, Au Bon Pain, and so on. Waffle House, Bob Evans, Perkins, Friendly’s, Steak ‘n Shake
- Unpretentious. Applebee’s, Hard Rock Cafe, Chili’s, and TGI Friday’s are only a few of the fine dining options. Morton’s The Steakhouse, Charlie Trotter’s, Flemming’s, The Palm, and Four Seasons
Other (nine). Steakhouses, sushi bars, multicultural restaurants, dinner houses, star restaurants, and so on. Any restaurants, of course, fall under more than one group. An Italian restaurant, for example, may be both relaxed and multicultural. The magazine Restaurants and Establishments has been monitoring the best restaurant concepts in terms of revenue for years.
ARE YOU IN A CHAIN OR ARE YOU INDEPENDENT?
It’s a common misconception that a few large fast-food franchises absolutely control the restaurant industry. In comparison to independent restaurants, chain restaurants have certain benefits and drawbacks. The below are some of the advantages:
- In the industry, recognition
- More clout in ads
- Device construction that is sophisticated
- Purchases at a discount
Various types of assistance are required while franchising. It is reasonably straightforward to open an independent restaurant. You just need a few thousand dollars, some restaurant experience, and a deep desire to excel. Independent restaurateurs have the benefit of being able to “do their own thing” in terms of design creation, menus, and decor, among other things. Independent restaurants have plenty of space in some places before our preferences and tastes radically change. Restaurants emerge and vanish. Any small chains may be acquired by bigger corporations, and some independent restaurants will become small chains.
Small chains that show signs of growth and profitability are more likely to be acquired by a bigger corporation or to be willing to obtain funding for development. A beginner restaurateur can be tempted to look at huge restaurants in big cities and conclude that their popularity can be replicated in smaller towns.
5- Would meet from the bottom and work their way up, covering all facets of the restaurant’s service. Since the restaurant format, including building construction, menu, and marketing strategies, has already been reviewed in the industry, franchising entails the least financial danger. Independent restaurants are less prone to fail than franchise restaurants. The explanation for this is that the idea has been tested and the operational protocols have been developed with all (or almost all) of the kinks ironed out. Education is offered, as well as publicity and management assistance. However, the improved chance of achievement does not come cheap.
There is a franchise fee, a royalty tax, an advertisement royalty, and considerable personal net worth provisions. If you don’t have a lot of restaurant experience, franchising might be a decent opportunity to enter into the industry if you’re able to learn from the ground up and take a crash course. Restaurant franchisees are business owners who choose to purchase, manage, create, and expand an established business model by franchising, a type of contracted business agreement. 1 Several franchises have grown to have several locations and have achieved success. Many young restaurateurs, understandably, try to do it their own way; they have an idea in mind and can’t wait to put it into action.


Pabst Patent Group Provided Over 7000 Meals to Children in Need at 8th Annual Legal Food Frenzy06/26/2019
Pabst Patent Group raised the equivalent of 7307 meals during the 2019 Georgia Legal Food Frenzy competition, directly benefiting the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
The Georgia Legal Food Frenzy is a two-week food and fund drive competition that supports local hungry children and their families. The event is open to all members of the legal community, and its proceeds are donated to regional food banks throughout the state of Georgia. Every $1 raised allows local food banks to distribute $8 worth of groceries into their respective communities. This year marked the 8th annual Legal Food Frenzy fundraising event.
“We are proud to participate in such a noble cause,” remarked Eli Monheit, Chief Operating Officer of Pabst Patent Group. “Summers can be difficult for children who rely on free or reduced meals at school throughout the school year. We hope that the effort we’ve put in will help relieve those families of the struggle to feed their children. The health of our children is incredibly important to the growth of our community. The leadership and dedication shown here – by all who participated – is remarkable.”
Georgia's lawyers have raised over $1.5 million for the food banks, equaling over 6 million meals since the start of the Legal Food Frenzy, according to the event website. Its continued success is due to the efforts of Pabst Patent Group and other legal entities in the Atlanta area and around the state.
The event is organized by the Georgia Attorney General, the State Bar and YLD, and the Georgia Food Bank Association.


Hot Rock Grill, Salad Bar, Casual Dining, Desserts, Bar Snacks & Kids Meals
Casual dining in Carnarvon with something for everyone
The Carnarvon Restaurant is a favourite with repeat visitors and Carnarvon locals alike.
Serving dinner, breakfast and lunch on request, there’s something for everyone including a kids menu for our most discerning diners.
The dinner menu includes casual dining favourites like Chicken Parmigiana, fish and chips, lasagne and steak in addition to our house specialty, chicken, fish, meat and vegetarian hot rock grills. A salad bar is included with many of our meals or can be ordered separately as a meal on its own.
The breakfast menu includes toasted sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and cereal.
We also offer packed lunches for your day out seeing the Carnarvon sights.
We’re fully licenced and can seat up to 120 diners.
Dinner is served from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm every day of the week.
Lunch and breakfast are available through room service.
The Hot Rock Grill
The hottest option for dinner in Carnarvon!
Our restaurant is known for its friendly service and its Hot Rock cooked meals, which continue to be the most popular choice from our busy restaurant kitchen.
As the name suggests, Hot Rock cooking uses a volcanic rock heated to 440 C and delivered to your table with a side salad and fries.
The possibilities are endless, but take a look at these ideas you can enjoy at the Carnarvon Motel with options for meat eaters and vegetarians alike.
Looking for a venue for your next event or special occasion?
The Carnarvon Restaurant has hosted countless special occasions, celebrations and events over the years and it’s still an easy choice if you want to take the hard work out of planning an event.
We supply the venue, food and drinks and all you have to supply are the guests. What could be easier?
The Carnarvon Restaurant can be reserved for private functions accommodating 120 seated guests or 200 standing guests. We’re equipped to provide accessories such as lectern, screen and plug and play audio-visual functionality to complete your event.


Peckinpah was opened in late December of 2010 by owners Tyson Reimer and Ryan Murfitt. The restaurant is named after the legendary film director, whiskey guzzler and rabble-rouser Sam Peckinpah, for no other reason than the owners are big fans, and because he kicked ass.
Our goal is to provide kick-ass North Carolina style BBQ with fast and friendly service, think “Backyard BBQ” with a little Canadian twist on Southern hospitality.
In January 2022 we opened the doors of the Squamish edition of Peckinpah’s and will continue with the traditions and great food that began more than a decade ago.
Come on by for a taste of the south, here in the north.
All of our feature meats are smoked in-house for five to eighteen hours (depending on the recipe and type of meat), and most are served ‘naked’ (without sauce) – with the exception of our pulled pork, which has some chili vinegar mixed into it. Chili vinegar is the ‘official’ BBQ sauce of Eastern Carolina, where red (tomato or ketchup based) sauce is actually taboo. To Eastern North Carolinians, chili vinegar enhances the seasoning and smoke flavours, while red sauce covers them. Since we are not located in Carolina we offer both types of BBQ sauce, and both are made in-house.


One million years. That’s how old the oldest known human fossil is measured. That’s a long time, longer than a lot of people can fathom. By contrast, the industrial revolution was only two hundred years ago, the dawn of agriculture only ten thousand.
Let’s put that into a bit of perspective. For at least 990,000 years(up until now, yes there are still tribal cultures that live this way) our ancestors lived on what they could hunt, fish and gather. Meaning, meat, fish, nuts, berries, fruit, vegetables. Those nuts, berries, fruit and vegetables weren’t even available year round. The winters of northern Europe are long.
This means, 99% of our history, our primary energy source from food was from meat and fish. Animal fats. High carbohydrate foods simply were not available year round or in high quantities.
Ten thousand years ago, along comes agriculture. Humans start settling down into communities and farming. Grain and dairy start making it into our diet at a higher level, which was still okay. It was a lot of work to turn that grain into bread. Only the wealthy could afford to have bread and pasta on a daily basis. Through this time in history, we see an interesting development. Obesity as a sign of wealth.
Along comes the Industrial Revolution and with its high volume of processed sugar, grains, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome etc. It’s not surprising when you think about it. We shifted our energy balance from primary fats to primary carbohydrates(sugar). I’ve written before about how our body prioritizes energy sources and why.
So, how do we correct this, how do we grocery shop like a hunter-gatherer?
- Natural foods. If it doesn’t exist naturally, avoid it. Caveman does not recognize twinky or skittles as food.
- Avoid sauces, they are loaded with sugar. Learn to use spices.
- Keep bread, pasta, rice and dairy to a minimum. They are okay, just don’t let them be a staple of your diet.
- Drink more water.
Basically, stick to the fresh produce and deli sections. How simple is that?
Note: This post was recovered from an old, now defunct, blog.Nutrition


Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) berries grow on palm trees native to South America. The fruit (item 696098452) is about the size of a blueberry, has a large, inedible seed, and tastes like chocolate and wild berries. You can buy acai mod. 696098452 in smoothies or «bowls» (thick smoothies with toppings), or dried and mixed with granola. Some grocery stores also sell frozen acai puree, in our store it is Modelo 696098452. Like all berries, it’s rich in fiber and antioxidants.


Absolutely stunning cakes that taste amazing and are so affordable! Kerry is an extremely talented woman!!
– Emma Pullen
Fabulous cakes that not only look amazing, also taste amazing.. Love working with Kerry.. :)
– BnA-Photography Mackay
Absolutely delicious wedding cake, everyone loved it. Thanks Kerry, it was amazing
– Lauren Humphreys
Simply amazing! Convenient pick up times. The cake design was just perfect and it tasted fantastic.. Really fair pricing as well.. Will definitely be using her again.
– Ebony Frankel
Kerry’s cakes are amazing. I recently ordered the huge Kitchenaid cake. It was a big task but Kerry did an amazing job. The cake tasted great and everything was edible.
Kerry has great communication skills and always replied quickly to my emails. I highly recommend Kerry to anyone thinking of ordering a cake from here.
– Lydia Birt
Kerry’s cakes are truly amazing. We just picked up our third cake she has made for us, not only do they look amazing, they also taste delicious :)
– Kealie Frerichs
A very big thank you Kerry for the wonderful cake that you donated for my fundraiser. Everyone loved it and it was definately 2cute2cut.
– Jess Milligan
Kerry done a fantastic job on our little girls first birthday cake. Highly recommend!
– Amber King
Beautiful cakes. Any shape, any designs, any size kerry is your girl ;)
– Cass Beattie
In Mackay and surrounding districts there a few cake makers- But there is only ONE CAKE CREATOR and that is Kerry! She is the top of the list. From the moment contact is made Kerry is above anyone else as far as what the client is asking for. From the conception of the ideas, to the drawings, the love and attention to detail that she puts into her work, this lady is more than amazing. Kerry created our daughter and now husbands wedding cake and also our granddaughters birthday cake. Both creations were of the highest standards and if you are looking for not just a cake maker but a person who is more than dedicated to her talented gift than I would only recommend Kerry. She truly is a fantastic, and amazing artist in her own right.
– Christine Sorensen


Fundamental Things To Bear In Mind In Choosing Your Wholesale Fruits And Vegetable Supplier
In this modern-day age, individuals have started to become more health-conscious. Nutritious diet has become the new norm, whether it be in homes, restaurants, cafes, hotels, or event catering. Providing high-quality and healthy menu options is crucial, as well as for that, you must have a very constant supply of fresh produce. Hence, it's got now become essential to choose your wholesale Vegetables and fruit Suppliers wisely. Developing a reliable and efficient vegetables and fruit supplier may help enhance the quality and taste of the food, together with providing your customers with something unique and healthy.
While purchasing from a close supermarket seems a less arduous choice, the subsequent points should be thought about when choosing fresh produce: Do they offer you quality, fresh produce? Your family and your diners deserve high-quality meals. Although you may keep the best cook, you can’t give you the best food with sub-standard vegetables and fruit. Hence you ought to choose wholesale vegetables and fruit companies that possess a reputation in the business. They should ensure you get the very best quality fresh produce and follow all measures to provide your fresh produce. Ultimately, when you purchase bad quality fruit and veggies, you are guaranteed to lose your visitors. Where would they obtain fresh produce from? See where your supplier gets his vegatables and fruits from. Ideally, seek out suppliers who'll obtain fresh produce from local farms or nearby local growers. This can be sure that the quality of produce stays high and fresh. How healthy are they? One of the main factors when scouting for your wholesale supplier is that their fresh produce should fulfill the minimum safety and health requirements set from the regulatory bodies. Now, especially on account of COVID-19 times, it’s important to be sure that all the rules and regulations are being followed. Affordability of your fresh produce: Check whether your fruit and vegetables supplier can deliver your fresh produce needs daily or at least weekly. Simply how much fresh produce do they really supply? Along with what rates would they charge for their supplies? It will be best to obtain a wholesale supplier to offer you your fresh produce needs at low cost. Ensure they will have the in-season fresh produce to enable you to serve your customers and families with quality in-season fresh produce with the best rates. Buying from a wholesaler will also help you make some extra profits on the fresh produce needs. Effects it's got on the environment: Buying from a neighborhood fruit and vegetables supplier is the better replacement for select in choosing your suppliers as they want to do much transportation of your goods to offer it in your homes or businesses. This can help lessen the using fossil fuels, and you play a part inside a greener tomorrow. Buy your deliveries produced from eco-friendly packages or boxes to stop using plastics wherever possible. Fresh produce deliveries saving time A brand new product supplier that offers saves you a lot of time and, compared to visiting the shops or markets. Using the convenience and added longevity of fruits and veggies and vegetables weighing an expected time, it is possible to direct your attention, and that of your respective employees’, on other tasks in store. How does your wholesaler store its goods? Make an effort to call at your wholesaler’s storage rooms to ensure your fresh produce is stored properly, with the right temperature and effectively boxed and packed. What advance payment technologies can they use? Most suppliers now offer you multiple options to make your payments in their mind. Whether it's for credit cards, atm cards, net banking and even money on delivery. Make sure that they give you receipts with the fresh produce ordered. It would often be better in case your supplier posseses an online store to help you order your fresh produce as soon as possible and never wait or have to personally look at the stores to get your daily needs of fresh produce. If you are looking for fresh fruit and veg suppliers in and around the Sydney regions, then Jays Fresh Produce will be your answer. We'd often be happy to help you along with each of your fresh produce needs. For more details about canned food exporter go to see this popular web portal


Baking has always been something I have loved. While growing up, I would help my mom in the kitchen regularly. As a self-taught baker, I love exploring and testing new ideas, baked goods, and flavor combinations.
The idea for the business started with baking cakes for my kids' birthdays. As special events approached, I worked on perfecting techniques and designs, as well as using entirely homemade items. My kids' expectations for a birthday cake are astronomical now!
My favorite moment is watching my clients light up when I present their cake. Hearing people rave about the taste of my baked goods is a very close second. I would love to work with you to make your birthday, wedding, baby shower, special event, or just a fun treat night the best ever!


From the 27th of October to the 6th of November, at the World Trade Centre in Dubai, the Italian Cuisine World Summit will take place.
It is the most influential event promoting Italian quality food & beverage and lifestyle in the world. The upcoming seventh edition is dedicated also to celebrate Dubai as an exciting and inimitable worldwide food destination and in particular as a world capital for the Italian cuisine.
The Italian Cuisine World Summit is promoted in collaboration with the best Italian restaurants in Dubai and itchefs-GVCI.com, a network of more than 2,500 chefs and culinary professionals working in 70 countries around the world and, among them, 25 of Italy’s top Michelin-starred chefs will arrive in the UAE.
Together with the best Italian restaurants in Dubai, the event brings top Italian food and wine producers, Michelin-starred chefs, culinary experts from Italy and food lovers to showcase, celebrate, promote and educate about traditional Italian cuisine, quality ingredients, as well as Italian fashion, design and lifestyle .
In this exquisite framework, an unprecedented Italian Summit Golfing Day will be hosted on the 3rd of November 2015 at The Address Montgomerie Golf Club.
A VIP tournament that will showcase great golf and the highest level of Italian Cuisine and Wines.
The privileged players will be treated at the holes of the five Italian Gourmet Stations with both tidbits prepared by four Italian Michelin-starred Master Guest Chefs of the Summit and some superb Italian wines. The same Chefs will prepare an unforgettable wine dinner after the tournament for up to 250 VIP guests , many of them invited by the prestigious Italian firms sponsoring the event. The whole day will be a tribute to the Italian luxury goods and services available in Dubai and the UAE .
2015 is the year for Italian taste in the world as a matter of fact, SVA International Golf Tour, an international golf tournament will see a series of competitions and events in Europe and in the UAE, with a special focus in Dubai. Italian taste is the leitmotif in this event.
Italian cuisine in the UAE: Michelin-starred chefs
Celebrated Italian chefs Enrico Bartolini, of Michelin two-starred Devero Restaurant in Cavenago di Brianza, in Italy, and Tony Lo Coco of Michelin one-star ‘I Pupi’ Restaurant in Bagheria Italy, arrive in Dubai this month to take up two separate guest residences at Roberto’s Restaurant & Lounge DIFC as part of the Italian Cuisine World Summit.
Largely self-taught, after years of experimenting, Lo Coco finally opened his restaurant “I Pupi” in 2009, near Palermo, Italy. In 2014 he received his first Michelin star and now he will have his residency at Roberto’s from October 28th -31st and will be delighting guests with his signature dishes along with those prepared especially for the summit.
Bartolini, returning to Roberto’s for the second year running, achieved his first Michelin star at the age of 29 and his second at 33, becoming the youngest Italian Chef in history to be recognized with 2 stars. He is world renowned for his raw natural talent and ingenuity, which blends classic Italian dishes with contemporary techniques and will be delighting guests with a four course set menu featuring signature dishes from November 2nd – 5th.
Taking over the kitchens of some of Dubai’s Italian restaurants guests will experience live cooking master classes, demonstrations and special limited edition menus designed and prepared by the master chefs.
The 7th Italian Cuisine World Summit is held under the patronage of the Italian Embassy of Abu Dhabi, the Italian Consulate in Dubai and the Italian Industry and Commerce Office in the UAE.
Seating for the experience will be limited each evening so be sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
The food retail sector in the GCC is expected to reach $106 billion in the next 5 years and food spend accounts for 28% of total consumer spend last year.


This past week has been spent learning all kinds of useful homesteading skills from an amazing woman who can do it all. In addition to planting, tending, and harvesting from the garden, Robyn has taught us about dairying, pasture management, farm maintenance, some building, and lots of kitchen magic. We’ve made yogurt, cheese, pasta, blood pudding, poached eggs. She’s shown me how to make a variety of soft cheeses with the milk we bring in each morning: feta, ricotta, yogurt cheese.
Here is a recipe for one of my favorites, apricot and walnut ricotta. Robyn’s recipe comes from a newspaper cut-out from long ago.
2.15 liters whole milk
150 ml cream
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 tbsp sea salt
1/4 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
1/4 cup walnut pieces, finely chopped
Pour milk and cream into pan and bring temperature up to 90 degrees Celsius, stirring to keep milk from scalding. Remove from heat and slowly stir the vinegar in to separate curds and whey. Have a colander lined with muslin cloth ready in the sink to pour the mixture into. When most of the liquid has passed through, add the salt, apricots, and walnuts. Bring the muslin together and twist to fully encase the cheese, applying a little pressure to squeeze out excess liquid. Put securely in a plastic container with holes drilled at the bottom for drainage. Place something heavy on top to help drain liquid out. Place container on rack with catchment dish underneath and place in fridge or cool area overnight. To serve, turn the cheese out onto a platter, drizzle with EVOO, and enjoy.


Our "Lavender Cream Teas" are proving to be very popular and we welcome individuals and groups of up to 25 people. For groups please book as it's important to me that I make your visit an enjoyable one. Starting with a talk and tour of our farm, followed by a sumptuous cream tea of fresh baked lavender scones with fresh whipped cream and strawberry conserve, lavender biscuits and a choice fresh filter coffee or a pot of tea. Each guest will also receive a bouquet of lavender. All this for £12.75 per person. All our Cakes, biscuits and confectionery are homemade with our own culinary lavender. Afterwards guests can sit and relax in our sensory garden or wander around the lavender field and just be! Our Lavender Hut farm shop will be open for you to peruse our lavender products and plants for purchase.


The Breads: / Des Pains
With over 40 types of bread available at any given time, and new ones always being added, it is easy for breads to fall into several categories.
Classics / Classiques
These white breads are the staples of the modern French diet, the baguettes and boules that are eaten on their own or with every meal and snack imaginable.
The Pain de Mie – meaning bread with a lot of crumb (Mie) and not much crust (croute) – is the one used for Pain Perdu or French Toast as well as the ever popular Croque Monsieur/Madame.
- Niçoise (made with stone ground flour)
- Bagnat (as used for the sandwich Pain Bagnat)
- Ficelle (a thin, pale baguette that has almost no crumb inside)
- Petite Dejeuner (a half sized baguette just right for breakfast)
- Farinette (made with stone ground flour)
- l’Epi (shaped like an ear of wheat)
- Campagne (the classic white boule)
- Pain de Mie Anglais
- Petit Pain de Mie
Organic / Biologic
Organic flours have been taking over slowly from the modern flours grown in Europe as more and more people look to their health and consider their diet more carefully.
- Complet Integral Son (wholegrain with bran)
- Demi-Complet (half wholegrain)
- Seigle 43% (rye)
- 5 Cereales
- Petit Epautre (Einkorn)
- Sarrasin (Buckwheat 80% Complet 20%)
- Pur Chataigne (Chestnut)
- Paillasou Grand et Petit – stone ground flour and levain naturel
Sourdough / Levain Naturel
French sourdough isn’t like American sourdough for two reasons. First, it is always at least 48 hours old, to allow the gluten to be digested by the mixture, and second, because it is added to each day.
Each night a piece of the previously aged starter is taken and grown for the following days baking, and on the following day any leftovers are added back into a pot to age. This means the leftovers accumulate during the week, as the same amount of feeding is done each night, and there is always some left in the bowl. It was this end of the week excess that resulted in the creation of a whole new bread called Rustique which is made by combining equal quantities of normal dough and sourdough to make a fresh, spongy bread that is quite unique.
Being the original form of yeast, before commercially produced blocks, this yeast forms the basis of the original breads of France and gives you a taste of what would have been eaten before the commercialisation of yeast production.
- Montagne – Campagne made with levain naturel
- Buchette – Montagne with a pinch of rye
- Petite Coulon
- Paillasou Grand et Petit – stone ground flour and organic
- Meule – a mix of flours including spelt and wholemeal
- Complet Son Integral – wholemeal with bran
- Espunette – our own creation, made to honour Andre Espuno
- Seigle 41%
Cereals / Cereales
It’s not just the Italians and the Scandinavians who enjoy darker breads with cereals in them these days, the French have acquired a taste for grains and cereals in their breads, whether whole or ground, or just sprinkled over the top.
- Baguette Tournasol (Sunflower)
- Baguette 4 Grains
- 6 Cereales
- Lin (Linseed)
Specials / Speciaux
Specials covers everything else including bread with inclusions, different flours, shapes made from bread, the traditional Niçoise and Provencal breads made with butter, olive oil and anything else that takes the fancy at the time.
- Pain aux Oignons
- Pain a l’Ail
- Pain aux Olive
- Seigle Raisin
- Seigle Raisin & Noix
- Pain aux Noix
- Pain aux Noisette
- Pain aux Figue
- Figue & Abricot (Fois Grasse)
- Pain aux Citron & Raisins
- Pain aux Sesame
- Pain aux Pavot
- Fougasette – Olives, Anchois, Pesto, Tomate, Herbes de Provençe, Fleur d’Orangiers, Citron (Noel)
- Fougasse – Grand et Petite
- Pain a l’Huile – Main Provençal, Corone, Croissant
- Pain au Lait
- Baguette Italian
- Fleurs Italian
Low Gluten / Moin de Gluten
Much to the delight of the many tourists and locals who search for low gluten or no gluten breads we have a small selection on offer, all baked in our wood oven.
- Mais 50/50 Ble
- Sarrasin 80% Complet 20%


March 31: Sadly , because of the Covid-19 virus, we are closing our Christ Room Food Pantry until further notice. This is a heartrending decision to make, yet we think it the right one to hopefully get in control this devastating virus. We will reopen as soon as possible.
The Christ Room Food Pantry provides canned goods, packaged foods, frozen foods and other menu items to those in need. We operate in partnership with the Clatsop community Action Regional Food Bank.
The Christ Room Food Pantry is open to the public Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9:00 am to 11:30 am.


|Gourmet Menus for Your Cat and Dog|
Author has been compensated for completion of this article. Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. is not responsible for the content of this article.
I've had cats and dogs in my life -- although only dogs right now -- and I can attest to both the cats and dogs wanting to be fed in the mornings. There is certainly no lounging around in our household, but perhaps that is all the horses we've had over the years too.
Our animals have always been adamant about feeding time, perhaps they were listening to my mother (a Registered Dietitian) telling us for years that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
When I had cats, I tried to offer them something early in the day that was enticing, often canned food, and they always seemed to like that. Once they have had the canned food, you'll want to leave a dish of dry food for nibbling on throughout the day. Cats are natural grazers, so having some food available will make the routine of eating, sleeping, sunbathing, snacking, sitting on the computer keyboard, and napping so much simpler.
If you and your cat are together during the day, offering treats is a great way to make your cat feel special -- plus it is a good way to give them attention without taking all the attention away from your own projects. If you are working outside the home offer treats to your cat when you return triumphant from the day in the work-world. Have your cat treats in a convenient place so you can pat her on the head, hand her a tasty treat and all will be right in the world again.
For dinner, why not start with an appetizer of wet food, followed by refilling the dry food dish for dinner and late night snacks. What a lucky kitty!
When I looked at the cat and dog products for this giveaway, there were lots of positives. Here are three that you might appreciate.
Points of Interest
- No matter what you like to use to feed or treat your pet, you'll have a great selection with dry food, wet food and treats from Hill’s® Ideal Balance™.
- Hill’s® Ideal Balance™ foods have NO corn, wheat or soy and no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
- Treats aren’t just for dogs – cats love getting a special treat, too! Ideal Balance has natural treats for both dogs and cats.
Yes, yes, that is all great but how about the giveaway?
GIVEAWAY - YAY!
Twenty lucky winners will receive a Hill’s® Ideal Balance™ Gift basket, 10 for cat lovers and 10 for dog lovers. The baskets include the following:
Ideal Balance Dog Gift basket: (10 Available)
- Hill’s® Ideal Balance™ Grain-Free Natural Chicken & Potato Recipe Adult – 3.5 lb bag
- Hill’s® Ideal Balance™ wet food – 6 cans
- Hill’s® Ideal Balance™ Treats – 2 bags variety
- Dog bowl
Ideal Balance Cat Gift basket: (10 Available)
- Hill’s® Ideal Balance™ Grain-Free natural Chicken & Potato Recipe Adult – 2 lb bag
- Hill’s® Ideal Balance™ wet food variety pack – 6 cans case
- Hill’s® Ideal Balance™ Crunchy Naturals with Real Tuna
- Cat bowl
- Place mat
Gift Basket Giveaway | Try Hill’s Ideal Balance Grain Free
I’d love to hear your thoughts about grain free cat and dog food. Do your cats or dogs struggle with grains in their food? What do you like about grain free? On Tuesday, October 1st, I will be (okay it will actually be one of the dogs picking up printed comments) randomly choosing comments (20 total) to win a free gift basket so that you can try Hill’s Ideal Balance Grain Free. (Be sure to let me know if you want to try dog or cat food.) Please share this with local rescue groups so that they can enter to win too.
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The next time you relegate black pepper to the back of your shelf, think twice. The humble spice holds more benefits than you’d imagine. It belongs to the Piperaceae family, and is processed in different ways to yield different kinds of peppers. For instance, the cooked and dried unripe fruit is black pepper, the green pepper is from the dried and unripe fruit, and white pepper are the seeds from the ripened fruit of the plant.
While pepper originally belongs to South India, it’s grown in other tropical countries as well. It’s played a vital role in history, and has been considered as an important spice from time immemorial. In ancient Greece, it was also used as currency. In later years, it became pivotal in the spice trade across the world.


Pet Nutritional Consultation in New Milford, CT
Optimize your pet’s well-being with expert nutritional counseling tailored to their specific dietary needs and health goals.
Promoting Health and Well-being Through Optimal Nutrition
At Valley Veterinary Hospital, we understand the vital role that proper pet nutrition plays in their overall health and longevity. Our knowledgeable staff is dedicated to providing expert guidance on pet diets, catering to their specific nutritional requirements from the earliest stages of life through their senior years.
Maintaining an ideal weight and ensuring a balanced diet are key factors in promoting your pet’s overall well-being and reducing the risk of various medical conditions. Our team emphasizes the significance of nutrition in preventing issues such as obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, and osteoarthritis, among others.
For pets with specific health concerns, we offer prescription diets tailored to their unique needs. These specialized diets are carefully formulated to support their conditions and optimize their quality of life.
Let our experienced team provide personalized nutritional counseling to develop a comprehensive diet plan that meets your companion’s specific needs. With our guidance, you can ensure that your pet enjoys a long, healthy, and fulfilling life through proper nutrition.


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Excellent service. The most delicious authentic Mexican food I've had ever! I've tried many Mexican restaurants and this is the best by far!
I ordered delivery from here and was pleased with the quality of the food and the speed of delivery. Great food and great prices.
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Live near one?
Or worse, do you work at one?
If so, you’re breathing toxic woodsmoke, probably 7 days a week.
You’ll find surprises, like the Impact Hub on State Street, where they roll out the wood-fired pizza oven each Wednesday night. Yes, it’s fun and a great team building event, but it’s also toxic. Compared to natural gas, a wood burning oven, stove or fireplace is 554 times dirtier – that’s a lot.
What can you do? Speak up when you dine. Spend your dining dollars at cleaner restaurants that aren’t poisoning their staff, their patrons and their neighbors.
Your meal will taste a little better.


Italian Implant on DeKalb Ave.
With the mission to bring Northern Italian food to the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, Thiru Rajamani imagined a place that would be traditional with a modern twist. We converted the 1200 sqft storefront space with a cute garden in the back into cozy restaurant with a minimal but very warm look and feel. Named after their son Dino not only draws in the local crowd but is well know across the five boroughs for the hearty food and the great atmosphere.
Project: Restaurant Design| Completion: 2010 | Size: 1200 sqft | Contracter: A&G Construction


Why plant garlic? It's the world of flavors that await in every bulb, of course! Cooked garlic offers several dimensions that come alive depending on how you prepare it, (of course it belongs in so many Italian dishes!) and so many varieties are available in the spring at Beaver Bark that you just won't be able to pick only one.
When to plant? Cloves can be planted in late winter as soon as the soil thaws, but it's true that fall-planted garlic produces bigger, better bulbs. If you missed the fall planting, don't fret! Ask which garlic will work best for your situation.


Coffee Cherry Harvesting
What we refer to as coffee beans are in fact seeds from cherry-like fruits. Coffee trees generate cherries that commence yellow in colour they then turn orange and finally to bright red once they are ripe and ready for picking.
Coffee cherries grow along the branches of trees in clusters. The exocarp could be the skin in the cherry and is bitter and thick. The mesocarp could be the fruit beneath and is intensely sweet having a texture much like that of a grape. Then there is the Parenchyma, this is a sticky layer almost honey-like which protects the beans inside the coffee cherry. The beans are covered inside the endocarp, a protective parchment-like envelope for the green coffee beans which also possess a last membrane called the spermoderm or silver skin.
On average there is 1 coffee harvest per year, the time of which is determined by the geographic zone of your cultivation. Nations South of your Equator have a tendency to harvest their coffee in April and May whereas the nations North in the Equator are likely to harvest later in the year from September onwards.
Coffee is generally picked by hand which is done in among two methods. Cherries can all be stripped off the branch at when or one by 1 making use of the approach of selective picking which guarantees only the ripest cherries are picked.
Coffee Cherry Processing
As soon as they have been picked they should be processed quickly. Coffee pickers can pick in between 45 and 90kg of cherries every day on the other hand a mere 20% of this weight will be the actual coffee bean. The cherries is often processed by certainly one of two procedures.
This can be the easiest and most low-cost solution where the harvested coffee cherries are laid out to dry inside the sunlight. They're left within the sunlight for anyplace among 7-10 days and are periodically turned and raked. The aim getting to decrease the moisture content of your coffee cherries to 11%, the shells will turn brown and also the beans will rattle about inside the cherry.
The wet method differs for the dry method in the way that the pulp of the coffee cherry is removed in the beans within 24 hours of harvesting the coffee. A pulping machine is utilized to wash away the outer skin and pulp; beans are then transferred to fermentation tanks where they can stay for anyplace up to two days. Naturally occurring enzymes loosen the sticky parenchyma from the beans, which are then dried either by sunlight or by mechanical dryers.
The dried coffee beans
then undergo one more course of action called hulling which removes all of the layers. Coffee beans are then transferred to a conveyor belt and graded with regards to size and density. This could either be accomplished by hand or mechanically applying an air jet to separate lighter weighing beans which are deemed inferior. Coffee harvesting countries ship coffee un-roasted; this is referred to as green coffee. Around 7 million tons of green coffee is shipped globe wide annually.
The coffee roasting procedure transforms the chemical and physical properties of green coffee beans and is where the flavour of the coffee is fulfilled.
Green coffee beans are heated making use of huge rotating drums with temperatures of about 288°C. The rotating movement with the drums prevents beans from burning. The green coffee beans turn yellow at first and are described as possessing the aroma an aroma comparable to popcorn.
The beans 'pop' and double in size following about eight minutes that indicates they have reached a temperature of 204°C, they then commence to turn brown resulting from coffee essence (inner oils) emerging. Pyrolysis could be the name for the chemical reaction that produces the flavour and aroma of coffee as a result of the heat and coffee essence combining. Anywhere between 3 and 5 minutes later a second 'pop' occurs indicative of the coffee being fully roasted.
Coffee roasting is an art kind inside itself, coffee roasters use their senses of smell, sight and sound to ascertain when coffee beans are roasted completely. Timing is fundamental inside the coffee roasting process as this impacts the flavour and colour on the resulting roast. Darker roasted coffee beans may have been roasted for longer than lighter coffee roasts.
As soon as roasted, coffee is packaged in a protective atmosphere and exported globally.


Across all three resorts you will find a wide range of restaurants offering everything from Great British BBQ, American diner classics, lip smacking chicken and much more.
No British seaside holiday would be complete without fish and chips. Join us for a delightful fish supper at our traditional Fish and Chip restaurants in Bognor Regis and Minehead, plus homemade pies and crispy battered sausages.
Lunch and dinner at our Firehouse Grill is where flavours rule the roost. We flame roast only the juiciest British chicken combined with a tasty baste of your choice, from sticky BBQ to smoky garlic.
Step back in time to our 1950s retro style diner. Enjoy American classics such as hotdogs, burger and ribs and if you can squeeze in dessert there's plenty to choose from. At Bognor Regis and Minehead.
Love chicken? Then the Firehouse is the place for you. Spice up your life with our tasty bastes and enjoy our selection of delicious mains from just chicken to wraps, burgers and pittas. Find us at Minehead.
Michelin starred chef Brian Turner has created delicious traditional British classics especially for Turner's in Bognor Regis. Tuck into Baked salmon fillet on a warm potato salad or one of Brian's favourites the West Riding pork pie.
Traditional Italian dishes created using ingredients sourced from Italy as well as locally. Enjoy pizza, homemade lasagne and sharing platters. Find Ludo's Italian at Skegness.
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; you will find The Beachcomber Inn at our Bognor Regis and Skegness resorts. A great place to have a drink, you can also enjoy classic pub food including bangers & mash and fish & chips.
At our Minehead resort you will find The Sun and Moon pub. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; you can choose from great pub grub including burgers, steaks and, of course, fish & chips.
Serving pizzas, pastas and salads; you will find Papa John's at our Bognor Regis resort. At lunchtime there's an all you can eat buffet and in the evening a full, extensive menu for you to enjoy. Take away and delivery available.
At our Minehead resort you will find Pizza Hut just outside our Skyline Pavilion. Serving delicious pizza and pasta all day, at lunchtimes you can also indulge in an all you can eat buffet. Take away available.
The perfect place for a pit stop during the day. Grab a drink and take 5 whilst you decide where to go next. In the evening it's a great place to meet friends and with outside seating you can catch the last of the evening sunshine.
Bognor Regis and Minehead
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View Turner's sample menu
Minehead and Skegness
Traditional Italian dishes created using ingredients sourced from Italy as well as locally. Enjoy pizza, homemade lasagne and sharing platters. Find Ludo's Italian at Minehead and Skegness.
View Ludo's Italian's sample menu
View The Beachcomber Inn's sample menu
View The Sun and Moon's sample menu
View Papa John's sample menu
Offering a range of light bites, cakes and hot drinks during the day so you can relax on your break. By evening, The Front Room at Skegness provides a selection of wines, bubbly and cocktails.
View The Front Room sample menu
Butlins Skyline Limited. Registered in England No 04011665.
1 Park Lane. Hemel Hempstead. Hertfordshire HP2 4YL


When should I order my cake?
All wedding and specialty cake orders should be placed approximately 3-6 months in advance, however, we have been known to stay up all night to complete last-minute orders.
May I come for a tasting?
We offer complimentary cake tastings with a design consultation. Tastings are by appointment only. Evenings and weekends are available.
How much do your cakes cost?
There is no set price list since each cake incorporates so many variables. We take into account the number of servings, the complexity of diverse design elements, and particulars important to the celebrants. Our cakes are priced by the slice and typically made in incremental servings sizes of ten.
Do you offer gluten-free cakes? Vegan cakes? Non-dairy? Sugar-free cakes?
We provide delicious Gluten-free cakes and non-dairy cakes. We do not, however, make vegan or sugar-free cakes.
Do you offer classes?
Connie Rivera, owner of Sugar Wishes, LLC, teaches only private classes in her cake studio or on-site at a private event. These lessons are a great gift idea for any celebration or gathering. She has created courses for children, adults, birthday celebrations, and bridal parties.
Do you have a retail store? Can I come visit?
Our cake studio is open by appointment only. We do not have a retail store or any pre-made cakes for sale. Each cake is personally hand-crafted by Connie from scratch, start to finish.


The perfect venue for your party in Cambridgeshire
Barrington Hall is the ideal venue to host a birthday party, anniversary luncheon or christening celebrations.
The marquee boasts a light and spacious room for dining and dancing with opening sides to enjoy the manicured grounds of Barrington Hall. If you’re looking for something a little more intimate, the house provides an interlinking dining room, with patio doors opening out onto the lawns. The perfect setting for private dining.
Food & Drink
When it comes to food, our sole caterers, the award winning Cambridge Dining Company, provide a high standard of freshly prepared food to you and your guests on your special occasion.
They follow their ethos, to create inspiring menus from fresh, local ingredients that wow your guests. Whether it’s a traditional three course meal, a relaxed BBQ or canape reception that you’re looking for, CDC Events cover the creativity and flexibility you want!
Complimentary tastings can be arranged at their base in Harston just a few miles from Barrington Hall to ensure your meal is perfect.


The disinfection of milk in the milk production line mu […]
The disinfection of milk in the milk production line must be strictly controlled by temperature and time. Otherwise, it does not achieve the purpose of disinfection, but also destroys the nutritional content of milk. This is because prolonged high temperature boiling causes the protein in the milk to change from a sol state to a gel state, resulting in a large amount of protein coagulation and precipitation.
The milk production line is suitable for the processing of all milk. Milk, goat milk, camel milk, reconstituted milk, juice, beer, vinegar, etc. can all be processed with milk production line. The processing of milk is mainly to kill the large intestine harmful to human body in milk. Bacillus, but the fully automated milk production line does not affect the nutrients of milk.
Stainless steel batching tanks are widely used in dairy, beverage, bioengineering, pharmaceutical, fine chemical and other industries. The tanks are provided with interlayers, insulation layers, heating, cooling and heat preservation. The can body and the upper and lower heads (or cones) are machined by a spinning R angle. The inner wall of the tank is mirror-polished and has no sanitary corners. The fully enclosed design ensures that the materials are always mixed and fermented in a non-polluting state. The equipment is equipped with air respirators, CIP cleaning nozzles, manholes and other devices.
Second, the batching tank integrates the functions of stirring, heating, cooling, pumping and discharging, etc. It is an ideal equipment for the factory to arrange the mixture of materials at home and abroad.
Third, general performance; All-round scraping wall mixing adopts frequency converter speed regulation, which can produce high quality products of different processes according to customers' requirements. The 2-pot body is made of three layers of stainless steel plate welded, and the tank body and pipe are mirror polished, which fully meets GMP requirements. According to the process requirements, the tank can heat and cool the material by electric heating and steam heating. Discharge is convenient, and can be directly discharged or configured to deliver pump discharge.


Nourishing: The Body, Mind & Spirit of Being Fed
I come from a long line of Southern cooks. We take our family recipes, cast iron skillets, and canning jars seriously. A great deal of pride comes with the delivery of a meal, whether it’s slaved over for hours or thrown together at the last minute.
My paternal grandmother, Louise, was a wiz in the kitchen and set a pretty high bar. A typical Sunday dinner at her house included her famous pan-fried chicken, at least six vegetable side dishes, perfectly risen yeast rolls hot out of the oven, and three or more desserts. She could make just about any dessert requested, but her pecan pie, angel food cake, and peach cobbler were the crowd favorites.
All this meticulously crafted food was my grandmother’s way of showing how much she cared for her family. She wasn’t just feeding us, she was loving each and every one of us through her food. We showed our gratitude and reciprocated her love with how many times we refilled our plates and how clean they were at the end of the meal. As her oldest grandchild, I figured out this gig pretty early in life. My clean plate meant I had a direct line to her heart.
My grandmother was a powerful influence on me in the food realm in part because we had so many years together—she lived to 97. But she was not my only influence. My mother grew up in a different sort of southern kitchen—less down home, more adventurous. My mom was always coming up with some twist on traditional southern meals with her willingness to try unusual ingredients.
Even though my childhood occurred in the 1970s, pre-packaged and fast foods did not invade my mother’s or my grandmother’s kitchens. Handmade and homemade may have lost favor in that era, but my mom and grandmother didn’t cave to the fads. I cannot remember ever having Tony the Tiger or a marshmallow wielding leprechaun grace my morning cereal bowl. Nor did Hamburger Helper or Chef Boyardee deliver my dinner. My grandmother’s version of “fast food” was to put her home-cooked meals in conveniently slotted TV dinner trays.
Loving Good Food is in My DNA
From the way my grandmother used food as a love language to the culture of creativity my mom cultivated in the kitchen, nourishing my body has been part of my DNA and a lifelong ambition.
Even when I was teetering on what felt like the poverty line in my first job out of college, I prioritized good food. My roommates at the time joked that I could probably have qualified for food stamps, but I would have used them to buy shiitake mushrooms, not bread and milk. I allowed myself to buy whatever nourished me even when I was counting every penny to make ends meet.
As a result, most of the people in my life consider me an “insanely healthy eater.” My kids would say I’m a “green freak” when it comes to the amount of vegetables I put on their plates. I’ve been known to sneak greens even into brownies (thank you zucchini!). And that was true for me well before my health crisis hit. Ironically, my eating habits were not something that put me in a high risk category for any health concern, which is perhaps one reason we missed the signs of my impending health crisis.
However, with my cancer diagnosis in 2014 came a full evaluation of my diet, and a new level of education on how food could harm or heal my body. Thanks to the education from my alternative medicine doctors, I found many opportunities for improvement. Tests revealed a few bad actors in my diet (e.g., dairy, soy) specific to my body. And cleaning those out has helped heal my gut, which was more out of whack than I realized.
Food as Medicine
But during the time when I was in active treatment, my diet became really restrictive and regimented. So much so that I didn’t feel like eating at all. I lost too much weight and looked like a shadow of my former self (and it wasn’t a good look). I loathed figuring out what I could and could not eat or drink for the sake of my healing body. I abhorred how much time it took to prepare a meal. Nothing was fast or convenient, and it was very hard to let anyone else cook for me. Going out to eat was a nightmare! Even worse was eating at someone else's house!
But luckily my food tradition held strong at my core and through experimentation I slowly found my way to a more sustainable and delightful diet.
Today, “Hunter-gatherer Paleo” is the best way to characterize my eating habits. That means I consume the following:
Organic vegetables (lots of them!),
Organic fruits (mostly low sugar berries),
Nuts and seeds, and
Sustainably produced meat and fish (in small quantities).
This way of eating also means I’ve pulled out the following from my diet:
Most grains (wheat, white rice, corn)
Sugar (my only exceptions are very, very small amounts of raw honey, coconut sugar, and dates).
I cook with coconut oil and ghee, and season with fresh and dried herbs and sea salt. I drink a lot of water and tea (green, white, pu-er, matcha) and have recently started brewing Kombucha—a fermented tea that replaces fizzy drinks and alcohol for me. Dark chocolate (85%) is my rare treat.
A Holistic Approach to Nourishment
But through all of this, I’ve learned eating and drinking are only part of my equation. Nourishing is really the key.
verb (used with object)
1. to sustain with food or nutriment; supply with what is necessary for life, health, and growth.
2. to cherish, foster, keep alive, etc.
3. to strengthen, build up, or promote
If you read my post on my Thrive Cycle, you know “nourish” is a key part of my three-part filter along with playing and resting. And how I nourish myself really does represent more than what I eat and drink. It supplies what is necessary for my life, my health, and my growth.
It’s also how my mind fills with creativity,
my heart fills with love, and my gut fills with courage.
In the 10 months I’ve applied this filter to my life, I’ve made a lot of decisions based on whether an opportunity “nourishes” me or not. This filter certainly takes what I eat and drink to the next level. I’m pretty quick to say no to any food prepared fast unless it’s super high quality (and those rarely go together). And if I can’t pronounce an ingredient or understand how it’s produced, it’s an easy call on whether it qualifies or not as nourishment.
Of course, sometimes I forget to pull out my filter and I fall off my nourishment wagon—mostly when I’m "hangry." I occasionally sip more than my fair share off my husband’s wine glass or indulge in a wood-fired pizza crust (I’m sorry, but gluten free pizza crust sucks! I’d rather not have pizza at all!). And that’s okay. In fact, it’s more than okay because sometimes indulging is a form of nourishment.
With this new balance, I’ve found a new groove in the eating and drinking category. I enjoy being creative in the kitchen and wowing my family with stunning meals again. And my health continues to improve. It’s a slow process to rely on good food instead of medicine to heal the mind, body, and spirit. Patience and presence are required no doubt!
Thoughts to Noodle On
What foods or eating habits feel nourishing to you?
Do you have any foods or eating habits keeping you from thriving?
How can you cultivate a creative mind, a love-filled heart, and a courageous gut?
I’m thankful for the following resources that crossed my path during my quest to nourish and heal my body. They helped me find my way back to loving my food:
Kris Carr’s Crazy Sexy Juice -- a fellow cancer thriver’s approach to healing her body with food over medicine.
Dr. Robynne Chutkan’s The MicroBiome Solution -- a radical new way to heal the body from the inside out that taught me about the role of healthy bacteria.
Melissa Hartwig’s The Whole 30 -- an elimination diet plan that made it easy to identify and eliminate all potentially inflammatory foods.
Dr. Terry Wahl’s The Wahl’s Protocol -- a mind blowing account of healing multiple sclerosis with a heavy veggie Paleo diet that gave me confidence my food could be a healing force.


If you enjoy not gaining weight then I suggest you stay far, far away from Grampa’s Bakery and Restaurant. A Paleo dieter may actually burst into flames if they dare step foot in this place. Actually, on second thought, it wouldn’t be such bad thing if a paleo preacher burst into flames. We get it already! You eat like a caveman! You spend hours preparing meals! No one gives a shit, Encino Man…WOW. That felt good.
That’s right, I said complimentary pastries. They are served with all breakfast and lunch orders. It’s like a bread basket on crack. Honestly, I would come here just for the free pastries, but that’s frowned upon.
As we were eating here on Monday my friend made a great point about the food. She said, “It’s so good because it’s simple”. And she’s right. Everything is home cooked in the most simple way and it is this simplicity that makes the food so delicious and comforting.
Example A: Grampa’s French Toast. Whoever says that everything is bigger in Texas has never been to Florida and eaten Grampa’s french toast. Our omelets paled in comparison to my husband’s gigantic slices of deliciousness. This dish is made the way we expect french toast to be made. The familiarity of the flavors makes the meal even more enjoyable than it already is.
The restaurant itself could definitely use an update but an update would just be sad. The outdated decor is part of the charm of Grampa’s Bakery and Restaurant. It’s the type of place that you can always count on to look the same. I am confident that 20 years from now Grampa’s Bakery and Restaurant will still look the same and taste the same. This makes aging a little easier for me.


Nasi Ayam (Chicken Rice)
Chicken Rice or Nasi Ayam (in Malay) is a meal made of rice cooked with specially prepared chicken stock and served with either fried, roasted or barbequed chicken. A local favourite which you can now prepare on your own with DESSA “NASI AYAM” PASTE for that authentic home taste.
Shallots, Vegetable Oil, Garlic, Stock, Ginger, Lemongrass, Salt & Pandan Leaves.
Prepare in 3 Easy Steps
- Rinse 1 kg rice and add water to usual level. Add ‘NASI AYAM’ PASTE and mix well.
- Bring to boil.
- Stir rice halfway through cooking. Cook till done.
Serving: Fried Chicken, Soup, Chilli, Cucumber & Tomato.
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Honest is a rare quality, especially when it involves someone trying to make a sale. However, a small Chinese restaurant is proving that honesty truly is the best policy and that sometimes being forthright about the details is something others respect. Their forth-right and hilariously true menu has turned them into a Twitter sensation.
The Aunt Dai restaurant in Montreal, Canada is owned by Feigang Fei. Since he knows that people go online to get the true to life details about a restaurant before they try it out, he decided to cut out the work for them. Instead of having to scan the web for reviews, Feigang Fei has left brutally honest details about each of his food items right on the menu!
Instead of trying to sell the dishes with descriptions that sound too good to be truth, Fei gives his honest opinion of each of the meals, even if it isn’t that complimentary! The result? Diners love it! One of his patrons named Kim Belair took to Twitter to review the restaurant and gave Fei a high five for keeping it real with his customers.
How honest is Fei? While he doesn’t come right out and say that any of his menu items are awful, he will say if he doesn’t like them. For instance, the Orange Beef is deemed “not THAT good” on the menu description, pointing out that the General Tao Chicken is much better. He also explains that the Sweet and Spicy Pork Strips don’t get his approval because he liked the type he ate at university better.
Kim Belair showed menu pictures on her Twitter account along with an explanation that not only is Aunt Dai her favorite Chinese restaurant in the area for its food, but that the menu makes it even more unique. Kim considers the honest commentary from Fei to be the real treat rather than the food itself.
Fei’s reviews aren’t all bad. But they are all transparent and honest. When it comes to dishes like the Satay Sauce Beef, the owner explained that it’s a new menu item and he hadn’t given it a try yet, leaving him unable to review it. Humor is also a part of the menu as he explained that he obviously needs to spend more time eating in his own restaurant.
Some of his more positive reviews include the Mouth-Watering Chicken, but he goes on to explain that they’re not completely satisfied with the flavor yet and guests might do better to try the Sichuan Pepper Chicken Salad.
The potato stir fry-style dish gets one of his better commentaries with Fei saying that it will be proof of what Chinese cuisine can do to a potato.
When images from the menu hit Twitter, they became an instant hit. So far, the pictures have received over 73k likes and 12k retweets. There have also been hundreds of comments from people who just can’t get enough of the honest menu.
One commenter bluntly said that they love the menu, while others pointed out that they love the way Aunt Dai keeps it “real” with the customers unlike other restaurants that like to add “trap items on their menu”.
While we all have thoughts about the best way to market products, its starting to seem that honesty may truly be the best policy even in the business world. At least it seems to be working well for Aunt Dai’s Chinese restaurant. Check out the menu for yourself so you can get a good chuckle at the honest descriptions, and consider checking Aunt Dai’s restaurant if you are ever in the area!


When longtime friend and client Jay Beard bought Edwardsville’s Goshen Coffee Company last spring, we were excited to start working on developing a brand for a product we love - coffee.
Our first goal was to use social media to build hype for Goshen Coffee and the new bags and website that were coming this fall. We know that on Facebook, people typically respond to two things - things that are useful, and things that are funny. We wanted to create a promotion that people could laugh at and want to share with their friends.
And with that, the Bean vs Bean Challenge was born.
In Goshen Coffee Company’s Bean vs Bean Challenge, we’re pitting Goshen Coffee beans against other beans in a biweekly taste test.
That’s right. We grind the beans. We brew them side by side. We pour them into identical white ceramic mugs. And then, our Account Director, Jesse McGowan
gets to has to drink them both.
Sure, it’s silly. But it isn’t without strategy.
The premise itself - that Goshen coffee beans are superior to all other beans - speaks volumes about their brand.
Goshen Coffee Company isn’t your typical coffee company. Their roasting process is a bit different, for starters, and their beans are 100% organic and fair trade. They don’t even sell any pre-ground coffee, as it compromises the taste. As a result, Goshen Coffee is some of the best coffee we’ve ever had.
Using Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, we’re mobilizing Goshen’s passionate fan base, asking them to vote for the next bean challenger and enter their email address to win a 12 oz bag of Goshen Coffee for themselves.
Learn more about Goshen Coffee Company’s Bean vs Bean Challenge on Facebook and stay tuned for more on the overall branding of the local coffee company.


Specialist in Dementia Care, Nursing, Respite Care, Day Care and Dementia Training
Celebration cakes and goodies of all description are baked at Cannon Care Homes on a daily basis.
It may be birthday, Christmas or Easter cakes, delicious goodies for afternoon tea, cakes for coffee mornings or homemade biscuits.
In fact we can always think of a good reason to keep the kitchens busy baking!
The residents also join the chefs for a cookery and baking club once a week so they too can help with the baking and then enjoy eating their endeavours!
Here are some of our delicious home bakes.
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The Flat Belly, is a combination of flours that help in weight loss. A flat belly is rich in fiber and thermogenic natural allies of the slimming process.
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Mix 2 tablespoons (30g) with 8oz of water or to taste. We recommend to drink plenty of water 0or other liquids when you consume this product.
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Introduction : Hello friends, my name is Ankit Mehra, today I will tell you about the side-effects and benefits of guava, in which diseases it is used.
What is Guava:
Guava is an incredibly popular tropical fruit that is found in many parts of the world. . It has been widely regarded as a superfood due to its wealth of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. Guava has a unique flavor and texture that sets it apart from other fruits, making it an ideal ingredient for a variety of recipes.
1. Guava for Diabetes Benefits:
Diabetes is a extreme fitness condition that influences millions of human beings worldwide. It can lead to various complications, such as heart disease and stroke if left untreated. Fortunately, there are many natural remedies for diabetes, one of which is guava. Guava is packed with essential vitamins and minerals that have been found to be beneficial for managing diabetes symptoms. In this article we will explore the potential benefits of consuming guava for those living with diabetes and how it can help manage their condition.
2. Guava for Cancer Benefits:
Cancer is a existence threatening disorder that impacts millions of people worldwide. In recent years, researchers have been exploring different methods to fight cancer and its effects. One natural method that is growing in popularity as a potential cancer remedy is the consumption of guava. Guava is a tropical fruit that packs a powerful nutritional punch, containing essential vitamins and minerals necessary for health and wellness. Studies have suggested that regular consumption of guava may provide beneficial anti-cancer properties.
3. Guava Benefits for Weight Loss:
With its unique, slightly sweet flavor and bright pink color, guava is a tropical fruit that can provide numerous health benefits, including aiding in weight loss.Did you know that guavas contain more than four times the amount of vitamin C than oranges? This amazing fruit also contains dietary fiber, antioxidants, and other essential vitamins and minerals that can help to promote overall health.
4. Proper Digestion Benefits of Guava:
One of nature's most versatile fruits, guava has long been a staple in many cultures' diets due to its nutritional value and health benefits. Many people are unaware of the powerful effect that proper digestion can have on the body. While guava is known for its high levels of vitamin C and dietary fiber, it also contains compounds which can help improve your digestion.
5. Guava benefits for Fight immunity:
With its sweet and slightly tart flavor, guava stands out from other fruits. But the benefits of this delicious fruit go far beyond its taste. Studies have shown that consuming guava can provide numerous health benefits, such as boosting your immunity. In this article, we will discuss the various ways in which guava can help you fight off illnesses. By consuming guava on a regular basis, you can enjoy improved immunity and better overall health.
6. Guava Benefits for Eyes:
The guava fruit has many health benefits, with one of the most important being its impact on eye health. Rich in essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, guava is a great way to keep your eyes healthy and your vision strong. Not only does it help maintain overall eye health, but it can also protect against various conditions such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. In this article, we'll explore the different ways guava can benefit our eyes and vision.
Having healthy eyes is essential for a good quality of life. Unfortunately, many of us neglect taking care of our eyes and suffer from poor vision as a result. Fortunately, there are certain natural remedies that can help to improve eye health. One of the most powerful is guava, a tropical fruit that has been used in ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Guava provides a range of benefits for eye health and vision, and this article will explore them in detail.
7. Benefits of Guava During Pregnancy:
Pregnancy is an incredibly important time for expecting mothers, and the food choices they make can have far reaching effects on their health and that of their unborn child. Guavas are a high-nutrient fruit with many potential benefits for pregnant women and their babies.Rich in vitamins and minerals, guavas provide innumerable health benefits during pregnancy that cannot be overlooked. Not only are guavas packed with essential nutrients, but they are also delicious and easy to incorporate into any diet.
Pregnancy brings a lot of changes to the body, and it can be difficult to know which foods are beneficial and which should be avoided. However, there is one fruit that stands out among the rest–guava. Not only is this delicious fruit packed with essential nutrients, but research has shown that it can provide numerous benefits during pregnancy. From helping to regulate blood sugar levels to improving digestion, guava is an excellent addition to any pregnant woman’s diet.
8. Benefits of Guava Stress:
Guava has long been used as an effective remedy for treating stress and anxiety. Studies have shown that guava can be a great natural way to reduce stress levels and improve overall mental wellbeing. The beneficial effects of guava are due to its richness in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which provide numerous health benefits. Guava also contains calming compounds which help to regulate the mind and body, resulting in a relaxed state of being.
Side Effects of Guava:
1. Side effects of eating guava in cold:
Eating guava in cold weather can be beneficial for health, but it can also have some negative side effects. In addition to the health benefits, people should also be aware of the potential risks associated with eating guava when the temperatures drop. This article will explore the possible side effects and provide advice on avoiding them. It is important to note that everyone's body reacts differently and these potential side effects may not be experienced by everyone who consumes guava in cold weather.
2. Stomach Problem by Eating Guava:
Eating guava can be a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of vitamins and nutrients. However, guava may also cause stomach problems in some people. Indigestion, bloating, and other uncomfortable symptoms may arise after consuming the fruit. It will also provide tips on how to enjoy guava without having any stomach issues.
3. Side Effects of Eating Guava:
Guava is a sweet and juicy tropical fruit that has grown in popularity due to its unique flavor and potential health benefits. However, as with all things, there are some potential side effects associated with eating guava. Eating too much guava can cause various health problems, including digestive issues and allergic reactions. In this article, we will explore the different side effects of eating guava, as well as when it's safe to consume it.
4. Side Effects of diabetes patients :
Eating guava has been a part of people's diets for centuries, and with good reason. Guavas are full of essential vitamins and minerals, making them an excellent addition to any healthy diet. However, there are some potential side effects associated with eating this fruit that should be taken into consideration. In this article, we will cover the various side effects of eating too much guava so you can make an informed decision regarding your level of consumption.
Having diabetes can cause serious and potentially life-threatening health problems. Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that occurs when the body does not produce enough, or cannot properly use insulin. As a result, glucose builds up in the bloodstream, leading to a range of potential side effects. As a result, glucose builds up in the bloodstream, leading to a range of potential side effects. Patients with diabetes need to be aware of these possible side effects in order to stay healthy and reduce their risk of long-term complications.
5. Side Effect of Guava leaves:
Guava leaves are gaining popularity for their health benefits, but it's important to understand the potential side effects associated with consuming them. Guava leaves are rich in antioxidants and may help to reduce inflammation in the body. However, when consumed in excess, there can be some adverse effects. In this article, we will explore the potential health risks associated with guava leaves and discuss how to minimize them.
6. Side Effects of Guava Kidney Problem:
Guava is a popular fruit due to its sweet flavor and nutritional value. It is consumed both fresh and in various processed forms worldwide. . Unfortunately, studies have shown that excessive consumption of guava can lead to kidney problems in some individuals. This article will explore the potential side effects of guava on the kidneys, as well as provide tips for reducing risk. We will look at how dietary changes can help reduce the chance of developing kidney issues from guava consumption.
7. Side Effects of teeth by eating Guava:
Guava is a popular fruit, highly sought after for its sweet and tart flavor. However, what many people don't know is that eating too much guava can have some serious side effects when it comes to oral health. Eating guava can lead to an array of dental problems including gum disease, tooth decay, and yellowing teeth.
Eating guava can be a great way to get some extra nutrients in your diet. . However, it is important to be aware of the potential side effects on teeth when eating this popular fruit. Studies have shown that guava’s acidic content can cause plaque build-up and enamel erosion in teeth. Additionally, the hard texture of the guava can also lead to dental problems such as chipped or cracked teeth.
8. Conclusion of Guava Fruits:
Guava fruits are an incredibly tasty and nutritious fruit that is native to many parts of the world. . Over the years, the nutritional benefits and uses of guava have been explored in depth, leading us to better understand how valuable this fruit truly is. In this article, we will be taking a look at some of the conclusion that has been drawn regarding guava fruits, such as their health benefits and potential side effects.


In deciding what diet is best for a tortoise, many owners find themselves conflicted because of the various opinions they find. In order to keep the healthiest habits possible for your reptile companion, it’s important that 80% of their diet consists of fruits and vegetables.
Yes, a tortoise can eat cucumber. Cucumbers are a low-calorie, nutritious fruit which makes them a good choice for tortoises. Cucumbers may be in season during the winter months when other fresh fruits are scarce and out of season, so it would make an excellent substitute to give your pet variety.
If they don’t have any known allergies or digestive issues that might cause problems with cucumber consumption, then by all means feel free to include cucumbers in their diet.
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Tortoises Like Cucumbers
You tortoise may enjoy this refreshing fruit even more than you do! The fiber content in the watery cucumber satisfies their need for roughage. The water found in the cucumber helps hydrate your tortoise.
A tortoise can survive without eating any fresh fruit or vegetables at all, but it’s always best for them to consume fruits and veggies like cucumbers as often as possible.
As mentioned above it’s important that 80% of their diet consists of fruits and vegetables. So, does cucumbers count towards the 80%? They do. This is great because pet tortoises love to eat cucumbers, and they are all safe in doing so. Moreover, one of the significant reasons tortoises like to eat cucumber is its bountiful taste and coolness.
Let’s take a closer look at the nutritional facts and the benefits that a tortoise gets from eating cucumbers.
Are Cucumbers Safe To Eat For a Tortoise?
Cucumbers are very safe to eat for a tortoise. You don’t need worry about offering a cucumber treat to your tortoise. It is a safe and toxin-free food. Moreover, cucumbers are safe for all tortoise species except a few such as Grazing tortoises and Mediterranean tortoises. Fruits and vegetables are not safe for these species.
Although cucumbers are safe for pet tortoises, you must consider their moderation in consumption to avoid opportunistic hazards. However, cucumber is a sugar-free ingredient that you can offer without any hesitation.
Here are some tortoise groups organized based on their preferable diets.
- Marginated tortoise
- Egyptian tortoise
- Hermanns tortoise
- Greek tortoise
- Testudo horsefieldi
- Flowering plants and weeds varieties up to 100%
- Salads, vegetables, and fruits should be avoided
- Leopard tortoises
- Indian tortoises
- African Sulcata
- Aldabra tortoises
- Grass and hay mixture up to 70%
- Succulents, weeds, and flowering plants up to 30%
- Vegetables, salads, and fruits should be avoided
- Yellow-footed tortoises
- Red-footed tortoises
- Kinixys homeana
- Burmese brown tortoises
- Flowering plants, weeds, and other greens up to 70%
- A small number of proteins (animal sourced) and fruits up to 30%
What Are The Health Benefits of a Cucumber For a Tortoise?
It is a fact that most of the nutrients portion in cucumber is occupied by water that is up to 96%. The remaining 4% include fibre, vitamins, calcium, and phosphorus. Therefore, it comes up among the most nutrient-deficient fruits.
However, cucumber offers several health benefits to a tortoise if given moderately. Let us first have a look at the nutritional content of a raw cucumber of 52 grams.
|Vitamin C||1.5 mg|
The health benefits that a tortoise can get from feeding a cucumber are as follow:
1 – A source of hydration
Tortoises need plenty of water to maintain their optimum hydration state for normal body functioning. Moreover, pet tortoises tend to get more water from the food they feed. Therefore, watery fruits like watermelon and cucumber are the best treats to meet water requirements due to their higher water contents.
Dehydration is a severe concern of pet tortoises due to the stress of captivity and loss of humid and natural habitat. In such circumstances, you have no choice but to ensure the provision of plenty of fresh and chlorine-free water to keep them hydrated.
Cucumbers lend a helping hand in maintaining the average water level in your pet tortoise in hot summers and avoiding the risk of otherwise fatal dehydration.
2 – A Battery of vitamins
Vitamins are must ingredients in a tortoise diet (in fact, every animal, including humans) for optimal growth of shells and bones. In case of vitamins deficiency, a tortoise may lead to developing several skeletal and health abnormalities. Therefore, tortoises in captivity must need special attention to avoid such life-threatening abnormalities.
Cucumber contains nothing but water and a battery of essential vitamins that are much needed for normal metabolism. The presence of vitamin A and C are evident in a cucumber that is a blessing for your tortoise.
Just have a glance at what the deficiency of essential vitamins may bring about in your docile and lovely companion.
Vitamin A deficiency
- Swelling of limbs because of liver failure
- Inflammation of eyelids
- Mouth’s horny part thickening
- Weakness of immune system
- Thickening of skin
- Greater chances of infections
Vitamin C deficiency
- Impaired wound healing
- Internal bleeding
- Neurological symptoms
However, there are the least chances of vitamin C deficiency in tortoises due to the ability of their body to synthesize it in the gut. It’s all about the presence of a healthy gut biome that assists its synthesis.
3 – A package of minerals
Cucumber is not a rich source of nutrients and minerals; however, it provides some of them, like calcium and phosphorus. Minerals like calcium and phosphorus play a role in healthy skeleton formation.
So, you can offer a healthy skeleton and shell to your tortoise by ensuring the provision of cucumber treats along with other nutrient-rich fruits.
What Are The Best Ways To Offer a Cucumber To Your Tortoise?
The best way to serve a cucumber to your tortoise is whole or sliced cucumbers mix with other ingredients like vegetables and fruits. This will delight your tortoise. Grating of cucumber over your tortoise’s favourite greens is also appreciatable.
There are a few useful tips to remember when serving cucumber to a tortoise:
- Always try to provide cucumbers that are grown organically
- Don’t forget to wash cucumbers before offering properly
- It is best to mix with other fresh food ingredients like fruits and veggies
- Offer cucumber to your pet tortoise during a suitable time, i.e., afternoon
As a pet owner, it is your duty to keep an eye on the health of your beloved pet tortoise. In case you neglect at least one of these tips, then you are inviting trouble and may be harming your pet as well.
Serve the cucumber in its most natural form without any additives. The addition of salt, spices and even lemon seems to bring undesirable side effects in your tortoise. It is always best to offer a plain cucumber treat to your pet tortoise.
Can My Tortoise Eat Cucumber Leaf?
Some owners may think that leaves also provide enough nutrition and may be a good addition to their tortoise’s diet. However, such thoughts are not correct as the leaves of cucumber are not a good option for your pet.
The absence of nutrients and vitamins in the leaf makes it as an unfavourable food for tortoises because the leaf contains more water than any other component, including vitamins. Foliage from a cucumber plant is not a good option for your pet tortoise.
Stick to only feeding your tortoise with the cucumber and not the leaves.
Can You Use Cucumbers To Hide Medication?
Yes, if your tortoise has enough stubbornness to refuse any medication, it will be best to hide them in a cucumber – their best snack. However, you can also use other treats for the same purpose, like tomatoes and oranges.
Wether or not it is a good idea to hide medication is a question we get quite a lot. The answer is that it is not a good idea. It is often not easy to get your tortoise to eat its medication, even though it is important for them.
Because of this it may well be the best option to trick your tortoise by concealing the medication. It might even be necessary. If your pet requires medication you cannot risk it not getting it all.
Cucumber is one of the best fruit treats for your tortoise that is scientifically proven safe. Although it is safe for almost all tortoise species, few are prohibited, like Grazing tortoises and Mediterranean tortoises. Cucumber is not a particularly nutritious ingredient but offers certain other benefits like avoiding dehydration.
Are Tortoises Picky Eaters?
Tortoises are not picky eaters and they will most likely enjoy a cucumber, but you should still be mindful of the following. Always try to provide organic grown cucumbers that have been washed before serving them to your pet tortoise.
Mix in other ingredients like vegetables or fruits for variety when offering this food as well. Cucumbers can also serve as an effective vehicle for hiding medication if necessary so long as it is done discreetly without adding any salt, spices or lemon juice which would cause undesirable side effects with your tortoise.
The leafs of a cucumber plant are not great for feeding purposes because they don’t offer much nutrition and contain more water than vitamins, minerals etc., while foliage from the plant isn’t a good option for your tortoise either.
As with many other vegetables you can feed cucumbers to your tortoise in their most natural form without any additives. The addition of salt, spices and even lemon seems to bring undesirable side effects in your tortoise.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About Tortoises Eating Cucumbers
Below we have collected the most common questions we get about tortoises when it comes to eating cucumbers. If you love your tortoise please take a few minutes to read on. You might find some of the answers useful.
Are There Health Benefits To Giving a Tortoise Cucumber?
There are not many health benefits to giving your pet tortoise cucumber as a usual diet. Cucumbers can be given sparingly for the following reasons:
- Tortoises are picky eaters and may refuse other foods if they see them too often, so by occasionally serving cucumbers you might find it easier to feed your pet
- A part of the natural diet of a tortoise would consist of leafy vegetables, which cannot be found in cucumbers. A small quantity of celery or cabbage chopped into pieces and mixed with whole milk yogurt provides an acceptable substitute when necessary (helpful link: What Do I Feed My Pet Turtle?)
- To prevent dehydration during hot weather, vegetable slices may help provide moisture in their diets but should not be used at all times
- Cucumbers contain vitamins
Why Are People Feeding Their Tortoises Vegetables Instead of Fruit?
There are many different opinions about what you should feed your tortoise, which can make it difficult to know where to start.
A good place to start is with their natural diet which would consist of leafy vegetables and certain fruits such as cucumbers. It’s also a good idea for them not be fed too much protein which could put too much strain on their kidneys or cause other health problems like bowel obstructions.
Cucumbers themselves are low in nutritional value but should still be offered sparingly mixed with other foods like carrot sticks, kale and celery pieces since they will help provide the necessary moisture for your tortoises.
Do Tortoises Like To Eat Cucumbers?
Tortoises generally like to eat cucumbers. They are omnivores by nature, just like humans. They will eat a variety of plants and fruits when offered to them as part of their diet.
Cucumbers make up a big percentage of both wild and cultivated tortoises diets in their natural habitat.
What Do Tortoises Usually Eat?
Tortoises usually eat things like dead leaves, flowers, fruits and veggies. They also eat worms (especially baby tortoises), insects, snails and small lizards.
Tortoises also like to eat apples, berries, papayas, figs, dates and melons.
Also, tortoises love lettuce.
They are not picky at all but they do love their veggies!
Here is a list of some other things that tortoises love to eat: cactus pads, grape leaves, coconuts (not the nut inside), dandelions and clover.
Why Don’t People Feed Their Tortoise Cucumber?
Well some definitely do. The reason that many don’t is probably because they are not aware that it is a great option for your tortoise.
Cucumbers contain a lot of water, so some owners may think that this makes them a bad choice in general. In reality you should just make sure to use it as a snack.
Not all tortoises like to eat cucumbers, but the ones that do eat them usually also enjoy eating them.


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Today was an unusual day. Great deal of combined feelings, and also eventually simply seemed like not doing anything despite the fact that I recognize I have a fair bit to do. Did your day really feel the exact same?.
Still taken care of to do some food preparation, and also could not miss an opportunity to make these wonderful and also sour chickpeas once more. Dish for this gets on the blog site, and also while I do place the dish below, it constantly implies a whole lot if you visit the blog site. ❤ Web link in biography.
Pleasant and also Sour Chickpeas.
1/4 mug water.
1 tsp corn starch.
1/2 onion, diced.
3 cloves garlic, diced.
1 inch fresh ginger, diced or 1/2 tsp ginger powder.
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and also drained pipes.
5 mushrooms, cut.
1 mug broccoli florets.
2 tablespoon soy sauce.
1 tablespoon syrup or sugar of selection.
1 tsp mustard.
1 tablespoon catsup.
1 tsp garlic chili sauce.
2 tsp vinegar of selection (I utilized apple cider vinegar).
In a mug prepare corn starch slurry by blending with each other corn starch and also water up until liquified and afterwards alloted. In a different mug or dish include soy sauce, garlic chili sauce, syrup, vinegar, catsup, and also mustard and also blend with each other after that alloted. Bring a sauté frying pan approximately average warmth. In a sauté frying pan include onion and also mushrooms and also sauté up until onions are softened. Include broccoli, garlic and also ginger and also sauté for 30 secs to a min up until aromatic. Include chickpeas, mix with each other to integrate, after that include the sauce you blended with each other. Mix well and afterwards include corn starch slurry. Mix and also enable to simmer on reduced up until sauce enlarges, regarding 3-5 mins. Get rid of from warmth, mix well once more and also act as preferred.


Cold food item held above 41°F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38°F) except during necessary preparation.
Hot food item not held at or above 140°F.
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facilitys food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
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