Friends, it's time we talked about Korean food - but not the one you've known all this time!
I may not be a certified culinary expert, but my knowledge comes from my own experience, growing up in a family with one of the most old-school and traditional values, observing traditional occasions and courtesy at our best abilities in changing times. So here is a "real life" knowledge that I lived, not just an expert's explanation who had to learn and hear about it from some other source written by someone who had to research it. So pardon the subjectivity as this is not from a textbook. But it is as close to the truth as it can get.
I think the words and names I am about to introduce are fairly new (as in since about 50 years ago). I don't recall my family naming styles of our meals except for traditional names like O-cheop, Gu-cheop, Bansang, etc. which you don't have to know for now.
Korean Food That You Know.
Let's start with what you (or may not) know.
First, you know that all Korean meals come with a few complementary side dishes called Banchan (반찬) and a bowl of rice (Bab • 밥)
Second, most of you are familiar with three types of Korean meal:
- Rice and Banchan only, and;
- Tabletop Korean BBQ, and;
- One-dish meal (aka "A meal a la carte" • 일품요리). A few examples are Sollongtang (설렁탕), Soon-Tofu (순두부), Bibimbap (비빔밥), and noodle dishes such as Naengmyeon (냉면) and Guksu (국수).
In fact, these are the most popular styles of Korean meals/dishes served around the world.
But did you know that these one-dish meals are considered, and/or originated from, "quick meals"? In old days, they were served at a restaurant for commoners and at motels to travelers. They were for peasants and for less fortunate people who couldn't afford to have a "complete" meal. Low-class people had these "quick meals" as they were always on call to serve their superiors. Plus, many of them were meant to be consumed as a snack or a part of a meal, not a meal itself - well, at least amongst upper-class Koreans as I remember.
Then, what is a "complete" Korean meal?
You may have seen a sign like the following hanging on the door of Korean restaurants or on their menus (Charimpyo • 차림표):
|A sign outside a Korean restaurant|
Let's start with a word "Hansik(한식)."
A syllable "Han" represents "Korea." You may have heard of an expression "Hanin Town (한인타운 - "Korean People's town")" to mean Koreatown.
"Sik" means to eat or food.
Hansik is a "traditional Korean meal," a generic term to include all types of Korean meals.
Now that you know this word, instead of saying "한국 음식 먹으러 가요," say "한식 먹으러 가요." Your Korean friends will be impressed. :)
"Jeong" means formal. And you know what "Sik" means now.
Jeongsik is a complete meal.
Traditionally, each table has some kind of surf-and-turf, a few vegetables dishes (Namul • 나물. Namuru is an incorrect spelling.), some kind of pickles (Kimchi • 김치), a bowl of soup (Guk • 국), and a casserole (Jjigae • 찌개 or a Tang • 탕). Depending on the season, a "special dish" is added to this template. Before the meal comes an appetizer (which my family skipped frequently, risking to offend my grandparents); and at the end of the meal comes some kind of sweets, aka desserts, in a form of drinks, confectioneries, or fruits(which my family rarely skipped).
It seems to me, regardless where we live around the world, any meal considered "complete" has pretty much the same format: appetizers, entrees, and desserts, bringing in the best of the season to the table.
|Surasang, Jeongsik for a king and a queen,|
simplified and modified for an exhibition.
|When you visit Korea, try Jeongsik at restaurants outside major cities.|
You will be wow'ed by number of Banchans they bring to you.
"Wait! But I didn't get all those when I ordered Jeongsik!"
No, you probably didn't. Jeongsik sold at restaurants or hotels these days is a "complete meal," alright. But they're not exactly traditional as old-school Koreans know it, and its variation ranges as widely as Korean imaginations take it to.
So now, Jeongsik has another meaning: it's a modern version of complete meal of Korea, sold at a restaurant for a predetermined price. This new definition made to Korean dictionaries now.
Additionally, Jeongsik nowadays can also mean a meal with a featured dish. For example, if you order Bulgogi Jeongsik, you're getting rice, soup, Banchan and Bulgogi followed by desserts. Soon-Tofu Jeongsik comes with rice, Banchan and Soon-Tofu followed by desserts. You could even come up with your own Jeongsik: make a Alfredo Fettuccine Jeongsik: rice, soup, Banchan, a plate of Alfredo Fettuccine and a dessert. I know, I know. That's peculiar, but hey, by modern definition, it's a Jeongsik; Korean/Italian fusion, but still a Jeongsik, featuring Alfredo Fettuccine.
|Bulgogi Jeongsik: rice, soup, Banchan, Bulgogi and desserts (not in the photo),|
a "complete" Korean meal for modern people
So there you have it; Hanjeongsik is the complete meal (Jeongsik) of Korea (Han).
... or is it?
|Baekban(백반): a simple meal with rice, soup and Banchan.|
This table has more dishes than Bulgogi Jeongsik above. But this meal doesn't have a "featured" dish.
It's a basic meal with rice and Banchan only. So it's just Baekban.
Modern Hanjeongsik (요즈음 한정식)
Language changes. So does culinary culture.
Hanjeongsik today is not just a "complete meal of Korea." If it was, Hanjeongsik and Jeongsik should mean the same hence can replace each other.
Hanjeongsik was and is table o'hote, a course-meal designed by a team of chefs for the nobles, royalties and dignitaries. In addition to basic elements on your table (rice, soup and Banchans), each course of meal is served in a certain order and in a timely manner, with waitpersons always at your side preparing food for you and filling your tea cups.
Some of you asked if this is like a French course-meal. Well, similar but different. Western culture serves one dish at a time for each course while previous plates area taken away before the next course is served: a bowl of soup, clean the table, serve bread, serve salad, clean the table, fish dish, clean the table, beef dish, clean the table.... one thing at a time. Korean table has all the basic elements on the table. Then, "something special" is added when the time is right.
Going one step further, Hanjeongsik in 90's and 21st century observes western culture, serving one dish at a time.
Examples of Hanjeongsik
Check these out, and their prices... per person.
|Hanjeongsik, Near Seoul, South Korea.|
380,000 won (about $370 USD)
|Hanjeongsik, South Korea.|
Joseon Dynasty style, Royal 9-Banchan Table (궁중구첩).
Additional dishes not shown in this photo.
210,000 won (about $200 USD)
Now, take a look at a moderen Hanjeongsik, 18-course meal for $1,000 per person. (The number of course should have been an odd number, but that's a discussion for some other occasion.)
Liver of Anglerfish (아귀) and Spencer Loin (등심)
|Phoenix Cold Dish|
|Dumpling (만두) with|
Sauteed Shark's Fin and in Korean Squash (단호박)
|Rice with bamboo shoots (죽순밥)|
steamed in a bamboo tube
|Silky Chicken stuffed with dates and ginseng|
|Consomme: Durian, Militaris and Lobster|
|Pâté en Terrine:|
Korean Seabass (Sebastes • 우럭) with Saffron Sauce
|Salad: Lettuce, carrots, radish, Korean herbs|
and Halfbeak fish (학꽁치 샐러드)
|Smoked Salmon stuffed with|
Spinach and Tuna Mousse
|Surf and Turf: Tenderloin (안심) and Salmon (연어)|
in Korean cornelian cherry oil (산수유)
|Chicken Terrin with various nuts and beef|
(육견과류 닭 테린)
|Lucky Money Roll: |
Chinese Black Moss wrapped in eggs
|Korean Sea Bass Roll in Sesame Leaves|
made out of petals of various flowers
|Baked Veal and Hare Beef Roll|
with Cactus Sauce
(백년초 소스 송아지 & 산토끼 말이)
|Clam and Cod Insides with Herb and Flowers|
(피조개살 & 대구고니)
|Broiled Shrimp, clams,|
and Salted Mackerel from Andong city
(안동 간고등어 & 새우 구이)
|Dessert: Ginseng Jelly|
It's just my speculation; but, if the sous-chef knew what s/he was doing,
s/he probably had one more dessert to this menu and made it a proper 19-course meal.
So what do you think? Great menu, aren't they? But were you also gaping at prices? They're not even per table or a group. They are per person!
Korean food is labour-intensive to begin with. Hanjeongsik is even more labor-intensive. Its ingredients are usually more expensive than other types of dishes. Plus a waitperson(s) need to be assigned to you or a group of you's (not just a table). Considering all the elements that go into to the making of Hanjeongsik, it is by nature more expensive than we all are accustomed to. After all, you can't compare Hanjeongsik to all-you-can-eat, do-it-yourself BBQs. It's a case of apple-and-orange.
Options for the Rest of Us
I don't know about you, but I cannot imagine myself paying for a thousand-dollar-per-person meal that will last me only half a day.
And businesses know it too.
So restaurants offer Hanjeongsik on the menu with significant modifications. These "Every-day Hanjeongsik" is usually extremely simplified, frequently bordering with regular course of meal, aka Jeongsik.
Here is a couple of Hanjeongsik menu I took a picture of:
|13-course meal for $125 per person||13-course meal for $90 per person|
|15-course meal for $100 per person||13-course meal for $55 per person|
How to enjoy Hanjeongsik without losing your shirts
Now that we know what Hanjeongsik is and how costly they can be, they sound out-of-reach, don't they! Well, here's how you can enjoy Hanjeongsik without losing your shirts:
There are many levels in Hanjeongsik.
Many restaurants these days serve Hanjeongsik at low(er) cost although they're just mimicking its format and have to cut the corners. Still, Hanjeongsik is slightly higher quality than Jeongsik and other types of Korean food. So instead of ordering Galbi, Seafood Pancakes, Fish Casserole and Dessert that will add up quickly, look for Hanjeongsik on the menu and compare. Every now and then, you will find Hanjeongsik that's worth paying what it's asking for. But expect to pay no less than $30 per person.
Power in Numbers
Join us when we have a dine-out event! The more people we have, the better leverage we have. We can ask for lower price when we have significant enough number of people. If we cannot go lower on price, we can ask them to throw in something. Or we can have both! Plus, your KLCX/KoreanLA staff does all the work looking for restaurants and deals. :)
One last note:
Price of Hanjeongsik does not include drinks. Expect to pay more if you order any kind of drinks.
Oh! One more note, this one is the last one:
In recent few months, restaurants begun to be aware that we (both Koreans and non-Koreans) are developing keen interests in Hanjeongsik. Naturally, they're trying to feature Hanjeongsik at very, very low price. My friends and I have tried many Hanjeongsik places, seeing the quality of their food and service, and their overall presentations. While we couldn't possibly list all the things that they were not doing to call their incompetent Hanjeongsik, we agreed on one simple quick tip we can share with you: if per-person cost of Hanjeongsik is less than $35/person, there is no way they can put together a decent Hanjeongsik... simply because of the market prices of ingredients. It probably can't make even to Wannabe-Hanjeongsik category. But then, we did find one restaurant that pushes its limit and make Hanjeongsik very affordable: $27/person. That's almost a free meal.
Examples of Simplified Hanjeongsik for Reasonable Prices,
featuring a number of Specialty Dishes
featuring a number of Specialty Dishes
|17-course Hanjeongsik at $46.95|
|15-course Hanjeongsik at $26.95|
Now, let's get out and expand your Korean culinary horizon. Masitke Japsuseyo (맛있게 잡수세요 | "Bon Appetite")!
ORIGINAL POST: http://koreanla.blogspot.com/2011/09/han-jeong-sik-formal-traditional-meal.html


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The number one thing that will affect your breastmilk production is demand. Never forget this. The more your baby nurses, the more your body makes milk. When your baby's going through a growth spurt, it may take a few days for your body to catch up and start making more milk. Just nurse, nurse, nurse. But it certainly won't hurt to make a batch of these yummy cookies too.
Brewers yeast, hops, and oatmeal are just a few ingredients that come to mind as galactagogues, or foods that are supposed to increase your milk supply. This explains the old adage that drinking beer will increase your milk supply. There are also a plethora of herbs that are purported to increase your supply. Of course, you can also just eat oatmeal on a regular basis, or make these cookies often. Each lactation cookie recipe that you find will vary in its ingredients and its healthiness, but they usually have one or more galactagogue in them. These are the magic makers in lactation cookie recipes. The recipe below calls for brewers yeast. This is different than yeast used in baking, and different from the cheesy tasty nutritional yeast. Brewers yeast is a whole different ingredient. You can order it online or buy it in certain grocery stores, like Chico Natural Foods. Some stores like Raley's may carry it as well.
Here is a sample recipe for Lactation Cookies I found on Food.com
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies by Noel Trujillo
Yields 4 1/2 dozen
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons flax seed meal
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups oats
1 cup chocolate chips
2 -4 tablespoons brewer's yeast
Preheat oven to 350°.
Mix the flaxseed meal and water and let sit for 3-5 minutes.
Beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar well.
Add eggs and mix well.
Add flaxseed mix and vanilla, beat well.
Sift together flour, brewers yeast, baking soda, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to butter mix.
Stir in oats and chips.
Scoop onto baking sheet.
Bake for 12 minutes.
Let set for a couple minutes then remove from tray.
If you are having trouble establishing or maintaining your milk supply, making an appointment with a International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is one of the best things you can do. There is no substitution for the information and guidance they will provide. So grab that baby of yours, stick them on your breast, munch some of these cookies, and make an appointment with an IBCLC.


Edible flower salad with goat’s cheese and tahini sauce.
Place a handful of pea shoots on a plate. Layer with a few slices of avocado. Sprinkle with some toasted seeds (sunflower, sesame, pumpkin). Scatter pieces of goat’s cheese curd and sliced radish over the salad.
Make a dressing by whisking together a spoonful of tahini, the juice of 1/2 lime and a glugg of olive oil. Season with sea salt and pepper and drizzle over the salad. Garnish with edible flowers (violets or nasturtiums).


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Jim Steffen is America's Fun Fitness Instructor. He also makes one hell of a hot dog. Many people have tried a dog at one of his stands positioned around town in the summer months... well - now you can get your Jim's Hot Dog fix all year long. The new restaurant is located on East Sandusky Street - just off Main Street. The decor is great - kind of retro meets new bold colors. There's a counter that seats approximately 12 and several tables. I've had carryout and sat at the counter. The hot dogs are all beef (and according to the menu, the cows are run through one of Jim's fitness programs. So - what size ball do you need for a cow to stand on while lifting weights?
I have had the King Cole Dog, the Dyan Burger, the french fries and a chocolate malt. My wife has had the Ruben Dog. Both dogs were very tasty. The Old King Cole dog is topped with mustard, their own special chili sauce, and cole slaw. It is served on a soft, steamed bun. The Ruben Dog is topped with saurkraut, cheese and thousand island dressing. The fries were flavorful but not quite as crisp as I like them - and the malt was passable, but Dietch's doesn't have to worry. The burger was thick and seared just to my liking... unfortunately, it was a little cool by the time I got it home. But - the restaurant is called Jim's Hot Dogs - and that's what they deliver. Everything is very reasonably priced and I plan to make Jim's Hot Dogs a lunch mainstay. My ONLY complaint is that they are only open til 3 so I can't take a dog home for dinner.


Our layer cakes are baked to order and are made with fresh, high quality ingredients. We take pride in our cakes and offer a selection that will satisfy most cravings for that perfect cake for any occasion.
Our carrot cake is second to none! Loaded with fresh carrots, crushed pineapple, pecans and the cream cheese icing is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. This cake is perfect for any occasion.
You’ll find our cakes at several area restaurants, they’re that good!! If you haven’t tried one, stop by and pick up a piece of whatever we’re baking that week. Oh, and if you don’t see what you’re craving, call us, we come up with some of our best cakes because of requests from our customers!!
Berry Cream Cake
This delicious cake starts with white almond flavored cake layers that are topped with house made berry sauce and fresh berries. It’s all covered in almond flavored whipped icing that is wonderfully delicious. This is a very large cake and will feed a crowd.


Okay, so my husband isn't a Bubba (Bubba = redneck), but he did grow up in the midwest eating meat three times a day. So, I'm just letting you know how I plan on modifying our meals this week using less meat.
Tonight is taco night. Well, I picked up some corn tortillas so that we can have tostadas instead. We've not done that before. Maybe the kids will like the pizza-esqueness of it. Tomorrow is southwest black bean and tortilla soup with corn bread. I am making a shepherd's pie later in the week, that instead of making meatless, I just plan on using half as much meat. Meatballs with bbq sauce will be lentil patties (a recipe from my friend Dayna) with bbq sauce. Seriously, do you even taste anything but the bbq sauce anyway. And, of course, there's always pancakes and eggs for dinner, or quiche florentine, etc.
Let me know if you want any of these recipes. People are always asking how I can feed a family of 6 in a way that makes everyone happy. I know the kids will adjust to eating less meat, I just don't know about my husband :)


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Kitchen Crew will have some direct contact with youth and the position requires a background check.
Run/empty dishwasher, if necessary, when you arrive at 5:30.
Arrange tables in a pentagon and cover with plastic. Add decorations.
Set tables with plates (40 places), glasses, silverware and napkins.
Set out salt/pepper shakers, hot sauce, butter (small portions, please!), and salad dressings.
Locate and set out (on the kitchen cabinet) serving platters/bowls and serving utensils for family-style service.
Make at least 5 pitchers of lemonade or iced tea. ( More may be needed.)
Set out drinks and snacks for participants as they arrive:
At least one pitcher of lemonade and one pitcher of water and plastic glasses
Pastries and napkins
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Keep an eye on refreshment table, brewing coffee and refilling drink pitchers as needed.
Heat food as necessary and plan to serve about 6:30.
Take food to the tables only after the participants have reviewed the MGP rules. Replenish as necessary.
Remove a participant’s plate as soon as the participant has finished eating and then immediately serve the participant the dessert. The staff prefers that there be no “down” time between the two courses as the participants tend to get restless when there is too much waiting time.
Clear the tables and return them to the square configuration.
Prepare 5-6 to-go boxes—or as requested. Cookies and/or bread may be placed inside plastic sandwich bags so they don’t get soggy. Include plastic ware.
Left-overs may be placed in smaller covered containers and then put in the refrigerator.
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I knew it wasn’t going to be my job, but my passion. - Katheryn Stone
Hi, I’m Katheryn. Head chef and owner of To Your Taste. Growing up on a fourth generation family farm in Donnybrook, near Underberg, allowed me to explore nature, and to cherish the simplicity and honesty of country life. Since I was a child, I have been planting, nurturing and harvesting seasonal ingredients, and this has given me a deep appreciation for food.
I completed my Grande Diploma in Cordon Bleu Cooking at the Silwood School of Cooking in Cape Town, graduating as student of the year. After my first degree, I stepped out into the big wide world and worked in various hotels and restaurants in Cape Town, learning a great deal and gaining incredible experience. I began to realise that this was exactly what I wanted to be doing every minute of my day, I was alive with energy and creativity. This wasn’t just a job, it was my passion.
I enrolled at the University of Cape Town and completed a postgraduate degree in Entrepreneurship. With two degrees behind me and a yearning to travel and experience food, I took off for France. It was here that I completed courses with the chef of a Michelin Star restaurant. Through this experience I developed my French influenced style of cooking, where everything is made from scratch and seasonal, quality ingredients are celebrated.
I have now returned to my roots in the countryside, stepping out of the fast paced restaurant world and onto a path of imagination and adventure. I have built up my catering business, To Your Taste, where I love cooking up magical food moments that are prepared with love and delivered with care.
“We just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for the AMAZING food at our wedding! Everybody has been raving about it and we had some pretty fussy people there. Everything was just perfect.”


It was interesting to discover the functions of several ingredients used in baking, such as emulsifiers and baking soda, and then to design an experiment and formulate a hypothesis about how altering one variable will affect another. With this knowledge, we can modify and change recipes in various ways to get various desired results. Making adjustments to a recipe can also help you customize it to your preferences, which can increase your enjoyment of the food. In particular, if you enjoy cooking and trying new things, the act of developing and experimenting with a recipe can be pleasurable in and of itself.
In this project I went over the science behind cooking rice and what goes on during that process. During the cooking process the heat produced by the motion of the water molecules is absorbed by the rice. The temperature of the rice starts to climb as it takes up heat. The starch molecules in the rice start to break down and soften when the temperature reaches a specific point. As the starch molecules disintegrate, more water is released, aiding in the rice's continued cooking. The end product is fluffy, soft, and thoroughly cooked rice.


Cashew Butter Brownie
I love treats but I don’t always love how they make me feel, so I make alternatives that won’t result in sugar overload but still leaves me completely satisfied. This Cashew Brownie is so rich and decadent, you’d never know it doesn’t have refined sugar.
1 Tbsp Chia Seeds
3 Tbsp Water
(or 1 egg instead of seeds and water)
1 cup creamy cashew butter
5 Tbsp Cacao powder
5 Tbsp Coconut sugar
2 Tbsp Maple Syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp sea salt
3/4 cup Enjoy Life Chocolate chips
– Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
– Line 9 inch square baking dish with parchment paper
– Grind chia seeds in a coffee grinder and place in bowl with 3 Tbsp water, let stand for 5 min then add remaining ingredients (cashew butter, cacao powder, coconut sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking soda, & sea salt).
– Fold in Chocolate Chips
– It will be a thick paste, place it in the lined baking dish and spread with clean fingers
– Bake for 20 minutes
– Let cool, then pull brownie out of baking dish with parchment paper for easy cutting.


1. Personal Sheet Pan Nachos
This meal is great for a picky family. Everyone can build their own nachos on a sheet of aluminum foil. Once it cooled, we just slid the foil on the table and we didn’t need silverware or plates! Easy clean-up. All ingredients were from Aldi, except for the beef, we buy from our farmer friends.
Bake at 350 for about 10 minutes, or until cheese melts.
Ingredients: Tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, 1 lb beef, 1 packet taco seasoning, jar jalapenos, 1 tub sour cream, 1 jar salsa, tomato- diced, head lettuce- finely chopped
2. Pasta + Meat + Sauce
I usually keep stocked up on spaghetti noodles, marinara sauce, and frozen meatballs, but this night I was out so we improvised with macaroni noodles. I have made bow-tie chicken alfredo, spaghetti with meatballs, and box shells macaroni and cheese with beef. Their hamburger helper boxes are pretty good too.
Ingredients: box pasta, sauce (my favorite is the one with the purple lid “Tomato, Basil, and Garlic”), and a meat- frozen meatballs, or fresh cooked beef, or slow cooked chicken
I’m not a big fan of their jar alfredo sauces, but they are ok if you doctor them up by melting in shredded mozzarella or fresh parmesan.
3. Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwiches
These frozen breaded chicken breast patties are so good! I usually get the thinner cut bacon since I like crispier bacon, but I tried out the thick cut for this one. Layer it up with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients: Burger buns, frozen breaded chicken patties, thin bacon, tomato, lettuce, ranch dressing
4. Walking Tacos
I love tacos, but I also love Doritos with a passion. This is the best. Do everything you would normally do for tacos, but skip the shells and go with nacho Doritos. While the meat is cooking, prepare all the “fixings.”
Ingredients: “Doritos” whatever Aldi’s brand is, beef, taco seasoning packet, tomato, lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream, avacado
5. English Muffin Pizzas
Another easy one to personalize to everyone’s taste. I had half of an italian loaf left over, so I used it to make cheese bread. I’ve also cut up peppers and onions to make supreme pizzas.
Ingredients: English muffins (cut in half), red pasta sauce, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni
6. Chicken Squares
I learned this one from a roommate in college. Just look up “chicken square recipe” and you’ll find a good one. I honestly don’t follow recipes on things I make a lot since I season to taste anyways.
Ingredients: 2 cans crescent rolls, 1 (12.5oz) canned chicken, 2-3 Tbsp butter, 1/2 block (4oz) softened cream cheese
Serves great with steamed broccoli.
Put butter and cream cheese in a med bowl. Put in microwave for 15 seconds or less. Mix together when soft. Drain and mix in the chicken. Lay out the crescent rolls, put two triangles together to make squares. Put two spoonfuls of the mixture in the center of each square. Pinch up the corners however you like and pinch the pocket closed. Smush it down a little. Sprinkle the top with garlic salt. Bake in oven according to the crescent roll package, but it’ll be more like 20 minutes until they turn golden brown.
7. Pulled Pork and Potatoes
Aldi has these amazing boxes that have microwave pulled pork and microwave pulled bbq chicken. I get at least one of them each week. I think they taste better than when I try to slow cook a pork loin myself! You’ll find them over by the cinnamon rolls.
Ingredients: Microwave pulled pork, yellow potatoes, olive oil, kosher salt
I just dice the potatoes and cook on medium on the stove top in olive oil until golden brown, about 20 minutes, and sprinkle with kosher salt.
8. Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
This is what we eat when dad won’t be home for dinner. The kids love it and I love it. I will admit that their tomato soup isn’t as good as Campbell’s, but it’ll do on my budget.
Ingredients: whole wheat bread, american cheese slices, butter, 1 can tomato soup, milk
9. BBQ Chicken and Corn (Appetizer: Pita Chips with Havarti Dill Cheese and Hummus)
Again, did you know they sell microwave pulled pork and bbq chicken? Ahh, it’s so amazing. It takes 3 minutes to make. Same with the corn. Dump it in a microwavable dish, sprinkle with salt and pepper, add a tiny bit of butter, and dinner is ready in 5 minutes. If you have leftover burger buns, you can make bbq chicken sandwiches.
Ingredients: microwavable bbq chicken, 1 can corn, burger buns
Appetizer: 1 bag pita chips, 1 block Havarti with Dill cheese, 1 container hummus
10. Bagel Sausage Egg and Cheese Sandwiches
These make a quick dinner, or wrap in aluminum foil for dinner on the go.
Ingredients: toasted “everything” bagels, fried eggs (I poke the yoke with a fork so it cooks too), frozen sausage patties, american cheese slice
11. Tilapia with Wild Rice and Green Beans
Aldi sells prepackaged and marinated fish. We love the garlic herb tilapia and it serves great with wild rice. I pan fry the fish in olive oil on the stove top until golden brown on both sides.
Ingredients: Garlic Herb Tilapia (pan fried), box wild rice (cooked in microwave)
My kids don’t always eat the fish, so I have bagel bites on hand for those nights.
These are just the meals I remembered to take a picture afterwards. The rising crust frozen pizza is another budget-friendly favorite.
I have been shopping at Aldi for over a year now, and we are still “eating our way” through the store, trying new products. We don’t love it all, but we definitely have some favorites *canned cinnamon rolls.*
I typically can feed my family of 4 on $45-$80 a week, sometimes more if I have to buy diapers and toiletry/paper products.
When I shopped at Walmart it ALWAYS came out to be over $100. I would recommend looking into a local discount grocery store in your area!


Saturday, December 24, 2011
Saturday, December 11, 2010
If you had told me last week that the Raspberry Charlotte Russe would be the first dessert gone at our lab holiday party, I would have laughed at you. It's a very simple dessert, consisting of a raspberry Bavarian cream surrounded by Ladyfingers. My recipe was adapted from "The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Pastry Arts." The Charlotte Russe in general is a versatile dessert that can be prepared with various fruit flavored, vanilla, or chocolate Bavarian creams; in fact, my recipe for Bavarian cream simply says "flavor as desired." I prepared my own fresh Ladyfingers in a continuous strip and in a round disc shape to easily line my cake ring. You could use pre-made Ladyfingers instead though if you prefer. Just line a springform pan or a cake ring (on a baking sheet) first with parchment paper and then with the Ladyfingers; I first placed my strips of the biscuits around the edge of my ring and subsequently pressed the round into the base of the mold. The Bavarian cream was the poured into the prepared pan and either refrigerated for several hours or frozen until you wish to serve it (up to a week!). To finish the dessert, Chantilly cream was piped in rosettes inside the edge formed by the ladyfingers. The final presentation detail I added was a pretty holiday ribbon around the dessert.
Friday, December 10, 2010
My favorite dessert is this perfect little pastry called Napoleon. It sometimes goes by other names, such as mille-feuille, meaning "thousand leaf." While the name of the Napoleon is not believed to be related to the famous emperor of the same name, this is definitely the king of pastries to me. It consists of three layers of puff pastry alternating with two layers of either creme patissiere or the lighter creme legere. The top puff pastry layer is usually glazed with a white icing, piped with chocolate stripes, and combed (see photos below).
Last night we had our annual lab holiday party and I prepared the desserts. I originally planned on 8 different desserts (more posts to follow!), but had a little extra time (!) for once in my life. So, I decided to make a Napoleon! Because of the last minute nature of the dessert (not recommended), I used frozen puff pastry. I assure you though, it would be better with freshly prepared puff pastry. The recipe I followed is from the book "The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Pastry Arts." Anyway, I rolled the sheet of puff pastry to a thickness of about 1/8" and placed it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. After pricking the entire surface of the pastry with a fork, I then covered the puff pastry sheet with another piece of parchment and another baking sheet to hold it down. Bake it for 15 minutes at 350 °F, remove the top baking sheet and parchment, brush with light corn syrup, and return to the oven for 10 minutes. The tricky part is that upon removing the pastry from the oven, it's essential that you cut it in to the three equally sized pastry layers immediately. If it cools, it will break when you try to cut it. I used a template to get the three pieces of equal size and used a pizza wheel to cut the pastry quickly and evenly. Worked like a charm. I let the three sheets of puff pastry cool while I prepared my filling.
I prefer the creme legere in my Napoleons because it has a wonderfully light fluffy texture. It's not much different from the more common creme patissiere; in fact you make it from creme patissiere by folding in some whipped cream. To be honest, I wasn't thrilled with the ratios I used for my creme legere. The next time I do this, I will add more whipped cream and maybe even a touch more sugar. I will also omit the rum.
Before assembling, I glazed one of my puff pastry sheets with a royal icing, piped chocolate stripes lengthwise along the pastry, and then ran the edge of my thinnest spatula through the stripes in an alternating pattern to get the desired effect. This is the classic napoleon glaze, but feel free to get creative! Finally, the cream and pastry was layered to give the final product. If you make a Napoleon, keep in mind that it doesn't keep well for long periods. In fact, it should really be eaten within 8 hours of preparation. Otherwise, the pastry becomes soggy and the pastry begins to compress a bit. It definitely tastes best fresh.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
I've been waiting to use that title line since I decided to bake these Challah rolls. Last weekend, I had a significant bread victory when I prepared some brioche sticky buns using a recipe from a fantastic bed and breakfast in Cambria, CA, called Olallieberry Inn. When Marjorie, one of the innkeepers, prepared these sticky buns for breakfast one day, I thought I was going to die. So I bought her cookbook and tried them at home. I had some yeast leftover and a little more bread-making confidence after making the sticky buns, so I decided to try Challah bread.
I've had this book on my shelf for a while that I found somewhat intimidating. It's called Baking Artisan Bread by Ciril Hitz and is a very thorough and detailed description of the bread baking process and several different bread formulas (French, Brioche, Croissant, Challah, Bagel, Pizza, etc.). After reading through all the formulas, I noticed that the Challah bread looked like a good place to start. I could do it all in one day (not over two days), I had all my ingredients, and it seemed very straightforward.
I began with a sponge starter: a mixture of some of the flour, all the yeast, and most of the warm water. Once that was ready (after about 30 minutes), I prepared the dough using more flour and water, plus oil, honey, eggs, salt, and sugar. All the mixing and kneading could be done with my KitchenAid mixer equipped with the dough hook. I can't tell you my delight when I was able to form a true gluten pane with my dough! Just like the pictures in the book! After a rise, division of dough into six 100g parts, a quick 20 minute resting period, and shaping my rolls, I had an assortment of Challah knots.
Following a 1 hour secondary rise, egg wash, and sprinkling of poppy seeds, they were ready to go into the oven. After 25 minutes, I ate one almost immediately after I pulled the tray from the oven. We had the rest for dinner with our beef stew. I'm seriously contemplating making these for Thanksgiving...
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
The dome of roses on top was inspired by a wedding in which I was a bridesmaid about a month ago. I took home a floral arrangement and after a few days completely took it apart and analyzed its construction. It seemed pretty straightforward: a shallow dish with a wet floral foam taped to the dish with waterproof floral tape. As long as the foam stays wet, the flowers inserted into the foam stay fresh! So I picked up some Oasis foam, a shallow dish, and waterproof tape from the craft store and whipped this little guy up with about 2 dozen white roses. I think the next time I have a party I'll definitely make some nice big dramatic floral arrangements with this technique. It was so easy!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Now, the baking milestone: I finally (FINALLY) figured out real, authentic buttercream. Like the kind with a meringue base and everything. Buttercream is always a bit of a disaster for me. Either my meringue fails to thicken and form stiff peaks, or it breaks when I add the butter. You name it, it's gone wrong for me. Martha's trick was essential to my success. I usually have trouble telling when the sugar has dissolved in my egg whites while gently heating them over a simmering pot of water. Because I'm never able to see through the foamy mess of egg whites, I usually heat them too much or don't get the sugar dissolved enough. But Martha suggests rubbing some of the mixture between your fingers until the "grittiness" of the sugar ceases. Once this happened, I heated them for a brief second longer, and pulled them off the simmering pot of water. After beating the egg white/sugar solution, I got the most beautiful, fluffy, stable (!) meringue I've ever produced. I quite literally danced around the kitchen. But, it wasn't done! I slowly added the butter portionwise with mixing. All looked well, but then, it looked like it was breaking! I was pretty heartbroken, but followed Martha and beat it into submission. After a few minutes on high with the Kitchen Aid, I had the most silky, smooth buttercream in history. And it only got better once I added the homemade caramel! I think I'm far less intimidated by this now than I used to be. I think I'll be making my own buttercreams for all my cakes from now on. All thanks to this most perfect little cupcake.


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Yummy Food With a Big Mission: To Make You Feel Right at Home
At the Plaza Café Southside, everything on the menu is made from scratch. The Southside’s famous recipes have been handed down for generations, and the Razatos family has been serving Santa Fe using fresh, quality ingredients since 1947. But for co-owners Leonardo Razatos and Belinda Marshall, great food is about more than what it’s made of.
At the Plaza Café Southside, guests will also get a taste of just what the Southwest is all about. Diners are treated like family, and the staff is proud to share an authentic Santa Fe experience with everyone who enters.
People who understand cooking know that when a meal is cooked fresh with the best ingredients, it not only tastes better — it makes you feel better. This takes time, so the Plaza Cafe starts early every morning baking their homemade breads, buns, biscuits, and muffins...and don't forget the signature pies, cakes, and cookies! Dessert is a treat not to be missed here.
The Plaza Cafe Southside has been named to the Santa Fe Reporter’s “Best of Santa Fe” and “25 Faves” list of top restaurants since 2016, and has been voted “Best Business on the Southside” for four years running.
With plenty of free parking, a full bar, and outdoor seating on the patio, this Southside establishment welcomes visitors and locals alike. Come meet us at the Southside — we can't wait to see you!
The Plaza Café Southside is the offspring of the legendary Plaza Café,
a Santa Fe institution since 1947, owned by the Razatos family. Southside owner Leonard Razatos
opened his restaurant in 2003 on Cerrillos Road, and in the summer of 2009
moved to a new home near the Regal Stadium 14 movie theaters in San Isidro Plaza.


30 May 2020
If you ever find yourself in San Francisco, do yourself a favor and go to Zante’s Pizza & Indian Cuisine and get an Indian Pizza (they have several varieties vegan, vegetarian, and with meat). I’ve never found anything else like it.
What is an Indian Pizza? Well, if you took a tasty pizza dough and instead of putting the usual toppings on it instead covered it with indian food, you’d have a good idea of what I’m talking about. Every bite is a different flavor of Indian food, and every bite is delicious. Even if you don’t like Indian food, you should try it.
It is also worth noting that that I have seen Indian pizza elsewhere, too, but it is usually much closer to a traditional pizza (red sauce, mozzarella) with some Indian toppings. Zante’s, on the other hand, is more akin to Indian - Italian fusion. To get an idea of what I’m talking about, here’s the list of toppings for the original best Indian pizza:
Finally, I should mention that Zante’s saved my marriage. “How?” you ask. Well, back when my partner and I lived in San Francisco, we realized that almost all of our arguments started the same way, with the innocuous question: “What do you want for dinner?” Usually, one of us would have something in mind and everything would be good. If neither of us had a strong preference, however, we would circle around and around, neither of us wanting to force the other eat something that we didn’t feel that strongly about ourselves. Eventually, this would continue until we got hangry and then one of us would say something that we regretted.
Enter the “Zante’s Rule”. Once we realized what was happening, it was relatively easy to figure out a way around it. Since I could always go for pizza, and my partner could always go for indian food, if our dinner discussion had gon past the 5-minute mark, before it could turn into something more akin to trench warfare we would just order from Zante’s. And so, for the remainder of time that we lived in San Francisco, most of our arguments were averted.
In retrospect, the Zante’s Rule seems really close to some of what Algorithms to Live By was talking about, so if you found this interesting, you might want to give the book a try. Or, just go get yourself a tasty, tasty Indian Pizza.
Note: I know that the website lists the name as Zante Pizza, not Zante’s Pizza. Since the magnet on my fridge says Zante’s, I’m going with that.


Don’t let the hours spent on Thanksgiving dinner prep be for nothing by cutting food safety corners.
A recent survey found that nearly two-thirds of Americans disregard United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines for safe food prep, putting their Thanksgiving diners at risk.
Foodborne pathogens sicken about one in six Americans annually, of which 128,000 will end up in the hospital and 6,000 will die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
That’s despite the fact that more than 70% of Americans claim to cook most days of the week, per the new poll by CouponBirds — which further reveals that many clean cooking myths persist.
Read on to learn more about the sanitation steps you may be missing in your holiday dining routine.
Should you wash your turkey before cooking?
The survey of 1,000 American adults showed that more than three in five (62.3%) people “always” wash their meat before cooking, and 4.7% wash it “if it looks like it needs it.”
For fish and seafood, 65% of respondents always wash before cooking and 14% wash “sometimes” or “if it looks like it needs it.”
A majority of people (52.9%) admitted they wash their food before cooking to “wash off unpleasant bits,” while others wanted to get rid of “any meat juices” (33.9%) or had concerns as to where it had been before they bought it (27.3%).
In this case, a majority of respondents were wrong: per the USDA, washing raw meat, fish and poultry help spread germs across the kitchen by covering the sink area with its juices, increasing the odds of cross-contamination with other foods, utensils and hands.
How often should you wash your hands while cooking?
One in five people admitted to not washing their hands “some or most of the time” before they cook.
Results found that men were more likely to skip this step than women by 5.2%, and 35 to 44-year-olds were the least likely to wash their hands prior to cooking (28.5%).
Meanwhile, more than half of respondents wash their hands while cooking in between each ingredient.
The survey found that 89.5% of those cooking for Thanksgiving prepared at least one meat dish, which suggests that about 28.7 million turkeys are at an increased risk of contamination due to the way it’s prepared.
To prevent cross-contamination and reduce the risk of spreading bacteria, the USDA advises people to wash their hands before starting the food prep and after handling raw meat, poultry, seafood or eggs, even if they wore gloves.
How long can I keep my Thanksgiving leftovers?
One of the best parts of Thanksgiving is the leftovers to follow for days — though not too many days, experts advise.
The USDA recommends storing Thanksgiving leftovers in shallow containers in the refrigerator until the following Monday or Tuesday (4 days) or directly into the freezer for leftovers later on.
For many, the second helping of Thanksgiving dinner is as hotly anticipated as the first — but don’t let the dishes liner for long. Perishable items should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator. After two hours, perishable foods enter the “danger zone” and should be discarded if it’s been left out.
If reheating in the oven, make sure the leftovers reach a temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauces, soups and gravies can be reheated by bringing them to a simmer.
Microwaving leftovers is slightly more complicated: The food should be arranged evenly in a microwave-safe dish and should be covered and rotated for even heating. Liquid can be added if needed, and it’s important to check the internal temperature in several places due to microwaves’ cold spots.


The single biggest fear of food and drink manufacturers is contamination, but by introducing thorough checks and making use of outside expertise, it’s a risk that can be managed
With an output of £33 billion in 2022, food and drink is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK. It is also an industry facing a range of challenges, from rising prices to labour shortages to demand from customers for ever greater transparency.
The inherent risks within food and beverage production add further pressure onto manufacturers. “Health and safety within food and beverage manufacturing is and always will be a huge focal point,” observes Craig Stasik, Industry Sector Manager for Process at RS. “It’s to protect the workers in the factory and the product that leaves the factory. No-one wants to see accidents at work and equally no-one wants to see contaminated food products in the supermarkets – or worse, in someone’s mouth.”
When contamination does occur, the consequences can be severe. Such incidents can damage brand reputation, jeopardise valuable contracts and result in more frequent audits by either authorities or customers. Manufacturers can also face legal prosecution. A meat processing plant, for example, was fined £60,000 plus costs after a Food Standards Authority (FSA) investigation found that the firm had failed to ensure the removal of specific animal parts which breached regulations.
This posed a risk to public health because, notes the FSA in its response to the case, “Specific animal parts must be removed before they enter the food chain to reduce risk from brain diseases that cattle, sheep and goats are vulnerable to, including BSE in cattle (referred to as ‘mad cow disease’), which has been linked to human diseases such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD).”
The often-complex nature of food and drink manufacturing processes means it can be difficult to identify when and how contamination occurs. As the Health and Safety Executive points out, this sector “comprises over 30 different industries,” ranging from slaughterhouses to grain mills to bakeries to maltings to fruit and vegetable processing and more.
Contamination risks vary between facilities depending on the product, the raw materials used and the processes involved. It can also occur at different stages of production, caused by people, ingredients, machinery, processes or packaging.
Stasik works closely with customers to help them reduce the risk of contamination. “We help customers with a variety of contamination risks based around their maintenance and repair functions,” he says. “This is often around oils and greases leaking into food from machines and also the equipment, tools and clothing used around food when it’s being manufactured.
“For example, RS can provide companies with ‘food grade’ pens that have caps which won’t detach or are metal detectable, mitigating any risk of contamination, and we can provide shirts that have studs or poppers so there is no risk of buttons doing the same,” adds Stasik.
“We can also offer services to review the variety of oils and lubrication used onsite and make recommendations on the correct food-grade oils and greases – this can also include the provision of specialist Halal or Kosher oils and lubrication if required. We would work very closely with the manufactures to support all recommendations made.”
A tried-and-tested approach
Food and drink manufacturers can further reduce the risk of contamination by ensuring that they have a robust checking process in place to ensure product safety is continually monitored and maintained.
A tried-and-tested approach, originally developed by NASA, is a management system called Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). Using the seven principles of HACCP, manufacturers can identify and control any risk associated with a product. These principles proceed from hazard analysis to determining critical control points to establishing limits for critical control points as well as monitoring procedures for critical control points, corrective actions, verification procedures and a record system.
"Suppliers such as RS can provide really useful insight to help with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)"Craig Stasik, Industry Sector Manager, RS
Stasik is used to helping customers set up, refine and improve their HACCP system. “Suppliers such as RS can provide really useful insight to help with HACCP,” he explains. “That might mean that someone from RS walks the production line with a customer and helps them to evaluate potential hot spots and suggest possible improvements.
“We will also look at the type of PPE [Personal Protective Equipment] they are using, the oils and greases they’re using and even the lighting to make sure they have sealed lights, so that if a bulb breaks its glass can’t enter the food chain.”
Stasik believes that by working with suppliers such as RS as well as industry bodies such as the FSA, who regularly publishes advice and legal information to help the industry, it is possible for food manufacturers to greatly reduce the threat that contamination poses.
“The consequences are potentially devastating for companies if something goes badly wrong,” he concludes. “Contamination is a major issue and it’s not something that’s going to go away, simply because consumers are demanding greater information about where their food is coming from. It’s up to manufacturers to keep improving their processes and setting higher standards in the future.”
For more on the support available for food and beverage manufacturers, check out our industry-focused hub here.


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A warm, hearty soup for a cold day.
1 whole chicken
2 sprigs of fresh thymewater
1/2 cup of dry lentils
3 celery ribs, sliced
3 carrots, sliced
2 garlic gloves, minced
¼ cup minced parsley
1 tsp minced Rosemary
2 Bay leaves
1 tsp all spice
Salt & pepper
In a large pot, add chicken and thyme, cover with water and bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 1 ½ hours. When the chicken easily comes off the bone, it’s done. Give the drumstick a little wiggle to test it. Remove chicken and place in a bowl; set aside and let cool. Remove and discard the thyme stems.
Add lentils, celery, carrots, garlic, parsley, rosemary, bay leaves and all spice to the pot of chicken water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer; cook for about 40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Shred chicken and add bite sized pieces back to soup. When the lentils are tender, the soup is done.
Serve with a nice crusty bread and enjoy on a cold day!
Note: If you don’t want to cook a whole chicken or don't have the time, use chicken broth and start the recipe where you add the lentils.


This week we’d like you to write about a dish or recipe that is close to your heart.
For instance, butter, sugar and flour being creamed together never fails to transport me back to my mother’s kitchen, with the promise of licking the batter from the bowl when she wasn’t looking. Of course, there was also the simple but delicious yellow cake to look forward to later in the day.
I’m not a massive cake eater, but someone who knows how to make a moist and soft yellow cake has a road straight to my heart. In a world of baking extravaganza, it is a difficult thing to find done well.
A more recent memory, was my son coming home for a couple of days “just because.” A baking enthusiast, he made sugar cookies and gingerbread men. The latter was a specialty of his late father and transported me back to our then farm kitchen when my now strapping young son was no taller than the kitchen sink. #Sigh.
Over to you. This week’s writing prompt:
A dish or recipe that is close to your heart.
Have a great writing week.


Chicken Green Curry
Learn how to make an authentic, quick and easy chicken green curry. Packed with tips from a Thai cook. You’ll amaze your friends with this infamous Thai classic.
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About this Recipe
By: Cherie Jones
Thai green curry (kaeng khio wan – literally sweet green curry) is a curry from Central Thailand. ‘Green’ comes from the colour of the dish, which comes from the use of green chillies in the paste. Once the coconut milk has been added, like any good curry, the shade of green becomes lighter. This is what the ‘sweet’ means in the literal translation; not a reference to the taste, but to the name of the colour – ‘sweet green’ in Thai. Definitely more pungent and hot than milder red curries, this is a favorite around the world.
Many friends asked me to show them an easy and tasty green curry recipe. I’ve been making this for years, so now I can proudly present this recipe for you all to enjoy!
Chicken Green Curry – Ingredients
- 300-350g sliced chicken breast
- 50g green curry paste
- 2 cups + 2 tbsp (about 550ml) coconut milk (for the curry)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (for cooking the chicken)
- 4-5 whole kaffir lime leaves
- 40g bell peppers
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp palm sugar
- 100g bamboo shoots
- 5-6 whole basil leaves
- 1/2 cup water
- Thai pea aubergines (if available)
Step by Step Instructions
Cook the chicken breast in 1/2 cup of coconut milk on a medium heat. This will add a wonderful creamy flavour to the chicken, and most importantly, ensure it remains tender and juicy. Remove and set aside once cooked.
Using the same pan, add the curry paste and stir-fry for around 10 seconds, until fragrant.
Add 1 cup of coconut milk, mix with the curry paste, and cook until it splits. With a medium heat, keep stirring and keep patient – it may take up to 15 minutes. Some brands are manufactured not to split, so if you’ve been at this a while and it hasn’t split, don’t worry, just continue on.
Add a pinch of salt, the palm sugar, and the fish sauce. Mix well and continue stirring to ensure the palm sugar dissolves.
Mix in two tablespoons of coconut milk and allow to simmer. Once you have a decent simmer going, add back the chicken. Stir and coat all pieces with the curry sauce. Then add 1/2 cup of water, mix, and bring to the boil.
At this point you can add the Thai pea aubergines, if using. Then add 1 cup of coconut milk, regardless if you added the aubergines or not. Mix and allow to come up to the boil again.
Once it has come up to the boil again, add the kaffir lime leaves. Mix well, then add the bell peppers and bamboo shoots. Just before serving, add the basil.
Serve and enjoy with steamed Jasmine rice, white rice noodles, or roti, an Indian style flatbread.


“My father ran a health-food store, so I grew up learning about herbs and nutrition,” says Wanzu, who opened The Market Garden in June. “I was a business major at Savannah State, and I wanted to do something entrepreneurial. So this idea just made sense for several reasons.”
The Market Garden, located at 5790 Old National Highway in College Park, sells vitamins, herbs in bulk, locavore produce, meat substitutes, and smoothies from its juice bar. Wanzu also is breaking ground on a community garden, where he will rent plots to customers for a monthly fee. “I’m already selling the crops that I grow in my personal garden, and we have a waiting list for the community garden, so people are very receptive to what we’re doing,” he says.
The surrounding neighborhoods, on the south side of Atlanta, has been building an appetite for fresh groceries. “This is a food desert,” says Wanzu, who is partnering with his brother-in-law, Christopher Kendra. “There’s a Kroger not far away, but its healthy foods aren’t on the scale of what we’re trying to do. We want to make a contribution to the community and make it easier for people to take better care of themselves. If people don’t know how to grow food, we’ll teach them.”
Wanzu acquired a loan through the Healthy Food Finance Initiative, an ACE program that provides direct investments and guidance for retail businesses to increase access to nutritious fare in low-income areas. For reasons of supply, budgeting, and transportation, residents of food deserts tend to rely on fast, highly processed, empty-calorie foods. Studies show that nearly two million Georgians, including about 500,000 children, lack access to fresh foods.
“My father, who is retired, will be helping out, too, so we’re going for a mom-and-pop feel,” Wanzu says. “A corner store where everything is good for you. We’re excited about this, and the community is, too.”


For a healthy mind and body, your body requires certain amounts of minerals and vitamins. Consuming a healthy diet filled with a variety of fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods is a terrific start. However, you might require vitamins supplements to reached the advised amounts. Continue reading for more information about getting the nutrients you require.
Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin that is found in wheat bacterium, eggs, poultry and vegetable oils. Vitamin E can be utilized to treat cardiovascular problems, including chest pain, high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries. It can likewise help avoid specific kinds of cancers. The most convenient way to ensure you get the nutrients you need is to take a vitamin E supplement.
Vitamin C is one of the most advantageous vitamins that you can take. It promotes tissue development, reduces cancer threats, aids with blood cell formation and quickens the recovery process. Broccoli, peppers, oranges, tomatoes, and a variety of other foods are all abundant in vitamin C. You can likewise take a supplement which contains vitamin C.
If you are having a battle with the daily grind in life such as working multiple tasks and your household regimen, you have to take more vitamins. When we are not able to allow our body time to relax, we require more vitamins and minerals to keep it healthy and able to recuperate from a busy schedule.
Steam your favorite veggies, or eat them raw. Cooking takes the vitamins from your foods. Steaming veggies makes them taste great without getting rid of the vitamins. Veggies that are flash frozen have lots of vitamins, too, as long as you do not overcook them.
Vitamins can be manufactured for body use, so you have to find out how certain minerals and vitamins combine with each other. Iron is taken in well with Vitamin C, but its absorption is hindered by calcium. When taking your iron tablet, wait at least a half an hour to take an antacid or calcium supplement and don’t have any dairy items within this time frame.
Do not assume that it is constantly safe to take any vitamins you desire. If you have certain health conditions, it can be rather dangerous to take specific ones. You ought to also be mindful if you take prescription medications considering that taking certain vitamins can cause an unfavorable interaction with them.
The very best source of minerals and vitamins are fresh fruit and veggies. Making certain that you eat at least 5 servings of veggies and fruit every day can help guarantee you get all of the vitamins and minerals you have to be healthy. For the best outcomes, consume them raw or very lightly cooked by steaming or poaching.
Don’t take your calcium tablets at the very same time as all of your other supplements. Often calcium can disrupt the absorption of other minerals, causing you to not take in as much as you should. You can take your calcium pill prior to bed and the rest of your supplements when you get up.
Juicing is preferred nowadays, and it is an excellent way to consume healthy vegetables and fruits. Many people include a powdered minerals and vitamin supplement to their juice drink to produce a healthy breakfast healthy smoothie they can take pleasure in every day. This beverage is not just extremely healthy, however also assists increase energy levels.
Take your vitamins in the method that’s right for you. While the very best way to obtain vitamins and minerals is through food, you may have to take a supplement. If you struggle swallowing tablets, you could discover smaller or chewable tablets to take. You can also use the powders that blend with water.
Vitamin B2 is an important part of your daily diet, and you can get this necessary vitamin by consuming bananas, dairy items, popcorn, green beans and more. If you don’t get enough, you may have flaky skin and broken lips. In addition, vitamin B2 can help fend off cancer, anemia, cataracts and even carpal tunnel syndrome.
In contemporary fast-paced times, we typically sacrifice our health consuming fast food devoid of minerals and nutrients. Get some supplements to make sure you’re getting sufficient minerals and vitamins every day.
If you are lacking a particular vitamin, it is probably best for you to add that to your diet instead of taking a multivitamin. While there are several minerals and vitamins in these pills, the majority of the time the level of specific vitamins is not as high as we require. Purchasing a single vitamin would be more efficient.
As stated above, your mind and body require specific nutrients to work in a healthy methods. That is why it is very important to eat a healthy diet plan and take vitamins if you need too. Keep in mind the guidance above when planning your diet plan so you can live as healthily as possible.


"Nothing - not a conversation, not a handshake, not even a hug - establishes friendship so forcefully as eating together." Jonathan Safran Foer
Commensality - or the act of eating together - is one of the most fundamentally human experiences we can have. From the cooking to the serving to the sitting around a shared table, eating with others brings both fuel, and friendship, to our lives. While eating together, we can connect with each other deeply. So we challenge you today to think about a favorite childhood recipe, and update it to work for you and your friends today. You can remake cupcakes or casseroles, fajitas or flan. The recipe you choose is just half the story, though. The real act of connection is found in the sharing - so get cooking, and then get eating together!
The foods of our childhood shape us - the memories found in birthday cakes and Hanukkah seders, wedding feasts and ballpark hotdogs all remind us of shared experiences, and community connectedness. When we eat them later in life, often those positive memories come flooding back. Remaking a favorite dish is a wonderful way to bring back those relational memories - and inviting someone to share in the eating with you is a powerful way to bring new relationships into your world.
Think back on some of your favorite food memories. They might be cookies your grandmother baked every spring, or a bread you bought at a neighborhood bakery each Saturday morning with your dad. It could be something as simple as a summer fruit salad you ate at the beach, or as elaborate as a multi-tiered cake you craved each birthday. Whatever that dish is, write the recipe down. Then invite a friend over to cook it, and eat it, with you. Enjoy the time shared together. And when they leave, gift them a copy of the recipe so they can make it again - a simple way to keep the connectedness going well into 2018.
Enjoy your delicious treats - and we would love to know what you are making! Feel free to leave a comment here telling us what you are planning to recreate!


The Ecolodge Experience is a very special way to enjoy the natural landscapes and wildlife of the Great Ocean Road in comfort. It is ideal if you have a few spare days (or more!) or if you are travelling with children.
The Ecolodge Experience includes:
- Delicious afternoon tea and coffee with biscuits and cakes fresh from our ovens.
- Evening conservation activities (see below), accompanied by dedicated ecologists, in the grounds of the Conservation Ecology Centre. Make sure you arrive in time!
- Peaceful nights – breathtaking views, private ensuite bathrooms, crisp linen, timeless antiques and fluffy towels.
- Leisurely breakfasts – a sumptuous array of fresh homemade mueslis, fresh fruits, local breads, croissants and homemade preserves.
Evening meals and picnic lunches are available at additional charge.


Camp and Cottage Cookbook is the perfect companion for all your outdoor and cabin cooking needs! This book contains the essential information you will need to provide your family and friends with the fun, tasty, and easy-to-make meals they know and love while enjoying their home away from home. In addition to many quick and easy recipes that cover all the food groups and every meal of your day, this handy campground and cottage cooking guide includes:
- step-by-step instructions on how to make delicious foods that are nutritionally sound;
- tips on how to preserve your meats;
- advice on maximizing your cooler space;
- and lists of the best tools to bring on your trip!
This book is a must-have for campers, cottage-goers, and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. Put it on your list!
Clam chowder is the specialty of Mark, a very charming fellow I knew in university. He always made it when trying to impress a lady.
4 slices of bacon, cut into matchsticks
1 large onion, finely chopped
6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
2 cups milk (or ½ cup dry milk powder mixed with 2 cups of water)
1 6 oz (192) can of clams, juice drained and saved
1 tsp dry parsley flakes
½ tsp salt
pepper to taste
In a medium pot over medium heat, fry the bacon until crisp.
Remove the bacon and set aside.
Fry the chopped onion in the bacon fat until translucent.
Add the potatoes, carrot, milk, salt, and clam juice and simmer for 15 min or until potatoes are tender.
Finely chop the clams and add to the pot along with the bacon, parsley, and a little pepper.
Serve with lots of crusty bread and a dry white wine!
One of the strengths of Hughes’s book is its comprehensiveness; it covers the utensils and cookware you need (none of it complicated) to be well supplied. She covers coolers and refrigeration, and safe storage of food; but not in an over-detailed or overly simplistic way. I actually learned a few things. But the really nice thing about this book? It’s the recipes, and they come from a person who obviously enjoys good food and eating well.-- The Western Star --
A delightful little book.-- The Compass --
[Tonya Hughes's] friendly and accessible book has many good ideas to liven up your camping menu and improve your camping experience.-- Atlantic Books Today --


This cookbook is a kitchen essential when it comes down to all the information within it, and delicious recipes that can be made any night of the week, for everyone to be satisfied. Disclaimer: This cookbook was provided through NetGalley for read-to-review purposes. Sep 20, Elaine rated it it was amazing Shelves: allergies , cooking , factual , recipe , diabetes.
I was given an e-copy of this book to review by NetGalley and I want a proper copy of this book asap! One member of my family is severely allergic to eggs and nuts - this book has so many brilliant recipes that are either already designed for people like her or suggestions for adapting them so she can eat them, Another member of my family is diabetic and every recipe also indicates the sugar content per portion, again very useful information.
I really welcome this brilliant book and intend tryin I was given an e-copy of this book to review by NetGalley and I want a proper copy of this book asap! I really welcome this brilliant book and intend trying out some of the recipes as soon as I get the ingredients. The information in Chapter one gives tips on alternative ingredients which may be used to replace allergens as well as giving background information about what the differences are between having an allergy and intolerance.follow url
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The recipes are then organised into seven different sections according to type. Each one of the recipes is clear, well organised and easy to follow, with graphic symbols used to indicate allergens used in them There are lovely, colourful, mouth watering and well presented images of many of the prepared meals, Additionally there are menu suggestions and two differently arranged index - one contains the recipes by allergen and the other is a more normal, general index about the whole book.
A very useful book for anyone who may ever need to cater for anyone with allergies - definitely one I'll be buying for others as well as myself! Dec 12, Lanie Lanies Book Thoughts rated it really liked it. For a food allergy cook book this was actually pretty good with a lot of recipes I've never seen before. I actually do have a ton of food allergies which makes it really hard to try new foods, so finding a book like this where the food is easy to make and actually reasonable to buy ingredients for is great.
I really enjoyed the beginning of the book where things like the difference between sensitivities and allergies are discussed and food substitutions are broken down and explained in greater d For a food allergy cook book this was actually pretty good with a lot of recipes I've never seen before. I really enjoyed the beginning of the book where things like the difference between sensitivities and allergies are discussed and food substitutions are broken down and explained in greater detail. The food substitution key is nice to have in a pinch or if your not really sure what to use for what type of food, it does give you recommendations for what's best.
I did try some of the recipes and really liked them.
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Of course, I'm going to keep trying more of the recipes, so maybe I'll add more in the future. There are a few recipes that sound kinda odd to me, like watermelon soup looking thing, but whatever floats your boat. Most of these recipes seemed to be geared more towards gluten-free living,and eating a lot more raw ingredients- I think it's great for any health conscious person to look at. Most of the recipes are also pretty simple, I dont think many people would have a whole lotta problems trying to make them if you took your time.
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Nov 02, Krazybooklady rated it really liked it Shelves: gluten-free.
Cooking Allergy-Free, and Me
Cooking Allergy Free has lots of recipes for the most common 8 food allergies: wheat, milk, eggs, nuts, shellfish, fish, soy and corn. Plus, it includes recipes for gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian. It includes lots of full-color beautiful pictures of many of the dishes and does an excellent job covering ways to keep food contamination out your kitchen. I admit that the gluten-free aspect of this book is what caught my attention because that's the special diet we are required to follow. Therefo Cooking Allergy Free has lots of recipes for the most common 8 food allergies: wheat, milk, eggs, nuts, shellfish, fish, soy and corn.
Therefore, I am only reviewing this book based on that aspect of it, and I cannot tell you if this would be a good book to get if you were looking at it for anything else.
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- Cooking Allergy-Free - Simple Inspired Meals for Everyone (Hardcover).
I particularly appreciated how so many of the recipes easily showed they were gluten free. For most of the ones that were not already gluten-free, there was a section at the bottom of the recipe which included how to make it gluten-free.
Those are my favorite two so far. I'm looking forward to trying out more of these recipes and may come back to update my review as I do. A copy was provided for an honest review. Sep 20, Lili rated it it was amazing Shelves: gluten-free. I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for a review The first thing I have to say about this book is the photos are beautiful, many times while reading it I found myself practically tasting and smelling the food in the photos, they are mouthwatering and wonderfully photographed.
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This book does a lot of wonderful things; it shows that you can still cook really delicious things while having food allergies, it has a great coding system, and it has conversions and alternates. For example one I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for a review The first thing I have to say about this book is the photos are beautiful, many times while reading it I found myself practically tasting and smelling the food in the photos, they are mouthwatering and wonderfully photographed.
For example one of the recipes might be fine for people with nut and egg allergy, but not ok for people who are gluten intolerant, it is ok because most recipes have a little blurb on how you could make it safe for people who need gluten free.
There is a very handy key at the top of each recipe to let you know which kind of diet the recipe is suitable. I really like how it is not a cookbook that has recipes that are entirely allergy free, it lets you mix and match. I recommend this book if you are a household having to deal with one or more food related allergies.
Now if only those photos came in scratch and sniff form! Sep 22, Cindy H. In exchange for the ARC I am providing an unbiased review. No pun intended, I greedily devoured Cooking Allergy Free in one sitting! I spent a lazy Sunday morning reading, tagging and salivating over the gorgeous photographs and incredibly diverse and unique recipes. As I was trying to come up with a Jewish New Year menu that would please and satisfy a large crowd who have numerous food restrictions, Jenna Short's cookbook was a one book encyclopedia of options! The cookbook is beautifully arranged and coded with helpful and useful suggestions to please almost any diner.
Most ingredients are easy to find and the recipes overall are easy to follow. I would have gladly given this cookbook five stars, however, I did find many of the recipes were a bit time consuming and required some kitchen skills. I prefer a no fuss recipe for weeknight meals but if you are entertaining then this cookbook is a MUST! Sep 18, Dirty Dayna rated it really liked it. She is lactose intolerant and most days we follow her rules there are those days where you just cant say no to cheese However it has little pictures so some recipes have 10 pictures and you go to the contents page and match the picture with the allergy.
The pictures look amazing!!! Recipees are all fairly simple and idiot proofed. By biggest issues: Add more pictures most of these are not common dishes I like the Chapter idea versus all the pictures or at least write phrases better.
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Dec 23, Marjorie rated it it was amazing. Whether you have allergies or not the recipes inside can be used by anyone. There are many recipes to choose from and many of them have illustrations showing that particular recipe. You will also see suggestions for substitutions for those with food allergies or intolerance. I gave this book 5 stars because it is truly a fantastic book to have on hand or to give as a gift. I very highly recommend it to everyone who has food allergies or not. The recipes are wonderful. I look for more by Jenna Short.
Sep 21, Beyond the Pages rated it really liked it. Cooking Allergy-Free is a book that I found to be so well done. I really liked the layout and content of this book. Not only was it informative, but it was also very inspiring. As I tend to be rather challenged when it comes to food preparation and all things related thereto, I am always on the lookout for books that someone like me can understand and not get lost in.
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Well, this book does an incredible job, in my opinion, of taking a serious issue and making it workable. The recipes sounded and Cooking Allergy-Free is a book that I found to be so well done. The recipes sounded and looked, per the pictures yummy! Jan 14, Anne-Marie rated it really liked it. I got a copy of this from Netgalley for review. My daughter is allergic to a lot of food and she has found this to be invaluable. However, as it is in soft copy, it has proved to be the source of several arguments over my tablet spending time on the kitchen worktop with liquids all around, so I shall be purchasing a hard copy for her from Amazon for her birthday which is coming up soon.
Thank you, Jenna Short, for making food preparation and delivery so easy for allergy sufferers. Nov 02, E rated it really liked it Shelves: 2nd-priority-book-review-material , culinary-book-review-material. Not wowed by the recipes-Very Mediterranean inspired, and quite predictable.
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Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a tall growing perennial grass that is native to temperate to tropical regions, mostly in the Old World and in Oceania. There are 55 different species of Lemon Grass in the genus Cymbopogon, but we will concentrate on Cymbopogon citratus.
This species of Lemon Grass is a very common ingredient in Asian and Caribbean food. In Asia, it is used most commonly in Vietnamese, Thai and Indonesian cuisine. As this herbs name may suggest, it has a citrus flavor. Some recipes call for fresh Lemon Grass, while others use the herb in a dried and powdered form. The outside of the stalk of the Lemon Grass plant is very hard, but the inner parts are soft and edible. The outside can be used as well, but has to be very finely sliced. Whole Lemon Grass can also be added to soups and stews once bruised, as the Lemon Grass releases oils into the mixture, adding flavor.
Some other edible uses of Lemon Grass include tea, curry, and flavoring for fish and poultry.
Also check out the Lemon Grass Classification.


Our mission has always been simple, introducing you to the best alternative to your everyday drink, making your life healthier with our handpicked and perfectly roasted Chicory.
The chicory we roast is the chicory we like to drink, and we hope you like it too.
Because we believe that a healthier lifestyle is the need of the hour and we make the best alternative to your favorite morning drink making sure you stay healthy.
Our chicory comes from the chicory root giving you the goodness of Earth.
It comes with a range of benefits like:
- Source of Insulin, a great dietary fiber
- Better digestive health
- Meets all your antibacterial needs
- Source of antioxidants
Chicory has the same taste and aroma as your regular morning drink but without the harmful effects.
- Chicory acts as a prebiotic and aids in the removal of harmful bacteria in your digestive system
- Happisips gives you a soothing effect on your nervous system
- Happisips is caffeine-free so you can enjoy at your own leisure anytime
- Chicory reduces LDL cholesterol making your heart happy
- Chicory is diabetic-friendly


After the high proportion of users, AWeber is decides to add the feature Dine-In, which allows booking in restaurants and eat meals there.
AWeber is add a new feature to focus and eat meals in restaurants
Uber started and through the service Uber is providing a new service to users in relation to food allows booking in restaurants and eat meals there, which means that the user can book any table and pay for his meal and then he can eat it immediately upon arrival to the office, according to the website TechCrunch.
The move is considered a great addition to the service, especially since they will enable users to choose a lot of time and effort to book a table in their restaurants, as well as not to face the risk of the entry into force of the reservation in peak hours, and at the same time saving them the fee for meals and other services at the request of the food.
The advantage of AWeber is it allows users to book a table directly, and thus do not need to pay anything except for the meals they eat.
On the other hand, this feature will be useful for restaurants that don’t offer delivery services and aim in the presence of customers in the same place.
It is indicated that the water currently available in several cities in the United States only within specific restaurants, but expected to expand soon.
And the option of booking and eating meals in restaurants next to the delivery option, and choose the desired restaurant or near and then browse a list of food that it offers and book the request, and may also at the same time determine the time at which the user wants to eat his meal, or choose the option “as soon as possible” in case he was on his way to the office and eat the meal with all speed.
During booking, the app will also take the period of the preparation of food, the distance from the restaurant, price per meal, and the restaurant, and will send an alert when you’re finished preparing the meal and equip the office.
Still under test
Although AWeber it did not disclose the new feature publicly, but the company confirmed to TechCrunch.
It can be said that Uber will change the shape of the bookings in this area, especially since the other delivery services going to the streets to follow to enter the field.


And things to do with flowers.
Take a big eel, clean and wash it two or three times in water, and then once in vinegar. Put it to boil in a saucepan together with two onions scorched on the fire, one or two bay leaves, a sliced carrot, a few pieces of celery and fennel, pepper and salt. Boil for about two hours, then rub liquid and all through a sieve, seeing theat the flesh of the fish passes well through. Put it on the fire, adding a piece of butter and a spoonful of tomato sauce. Serve hot with small pieces of toast.
Take out the kernels of half a pound of pistachio nuts, beat them in a mortar with a spoonful of brandy and put them into a tossing-pan with a pint of cream and the yolks of two eggs finely beaten. Stir it gently over a slow fire till it is thick, but do not let it boil. Put it into a soup plate, and when it is cold, stick some kernels—cut longways—all over it.
MARMALADE OF CARNATIONS
Half a pound of sugar, a cup of water and half a pound of fresh red carnations. Crush in a mortar the tops of the carnations, seeing that you use only the red part. Put the sugar and water in a saucepan and boil to a syrup, add the crushed carnations and boil very slowly till they are in a pulp. Stir well and pour into little cups. (This compote is very useful for people of cold temperament.)
From Venus in the Kitchen, by Norman Douglas, 1952, Bloomsbury


Sunday Fun at the SoWa Market
Did you know that just a short walk down East Berkeley St from 40 Berkeley is the SoWa open markets? The Market is broken up into 4 sections, The Food Truck Court, The Farmers Market, The Arts Market and The Vintage Market. With so much going on the SoWa Market has something for everyone.
MAY 4, 2014 THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2014 10AM – 4PM
The SoWa Open Market sets up on Sundays, May through October in a compact three block area along Harrison Avenue in Boston’s South End. The Food Truck Court is located at 540 Harrison Ave. Every week, 30 to 35 food trucks serve up a variety of mobile cuisines, ranging from grilled cheese sandwiches to brick oven pizza to organic, healthy eats. The Farmers Market is located at 500 Harrison Ave, featuring a mouthwatering assortment of locally grown produce, flowers, plants, and gourmet specialty foods. The Arts Market is located at the end of Thayer Street and is a mecca for all things handmade. Only the best of the region’s makers and designers are accepted to the market, resulting in a carefully curated selection of well crafted, innovative, fun and funky art and craft.
Meet the folks behind the work. Chat with a farmer. Munch on a gourmet sandwich. Shop handmade and support local businesses! Art, clothing, accessories, ceramics, jewelry, housewares, gourmet foods, fresh produce and flowers, mobile eats – you’ll find it all at the SoWa Open Market!