When I first came to Drepung in Mundgod in 1978 and settled into the monastery routine, I became accustomed to seeing the large flat bread that formed the core of the monk’s diet circulating the camp around 11 am each day, piled high on the head of child monks who took turns to collect it from the kitchen for their teachers. The monks would then settle on their verandas, sitting cross legged in a circle and tear off chunks of bread dipping it into a large enamel mug filled with Tibetan tea. They were still very attached to Tibetan tea, which the local doctors said was the worst possible combination for cholesterol and high blood pressure. The monks estimated they were lucky; in Tibet, the monastery did not provide regular meals, only tea and tsampa or noodles, but mostly tea at the morning assembly. Their families usually sent them bags of tsampa, but for those monks who came for far away Kham or Amdo, life was hard.
As I watched them eat bread and Tibetan tea, and an occasional thukpa, white flour doughy chunks in an oily broth with a few pieces of meat floating here and there, I asked them why they didn’t eat vegetables. The answer was always that vegetables were expensive, vegetables had no taste. They didn’t believe in vegetables. Diabetes and stomach cancer were rampant, and the children all had boils. It was true, they had no money to eat better, and if they had, meat and chili had precedence over vegetables. Fruits? That was for children, though the children’s teachers could only rarely provide it. Papayas grew everywhere, but the taste and textures evoked a grimace of disgust. The Tibetan settlers usually fed them to pigs.
Ten years later, the bread was still there, though spinach, turnips, carrots and even pineapples and grapes now accompanied it. Papayas were accepted and even appreciated by some.
When I returned to Drepung Loseling in 2016, the bread was still the main feature of the morning meal, but vegetables were well integrated into the diet and the evening thukpa was full of them. I visited the kitchen, serviced by the monks in rotation. Vegetables were bought in bulk and piled high on metal shelves and noodles came from the College’s own noodle machines. Diabetes was still rampant among the older monks, but I found all of them watching their diets with care and lauding the benefits of exercise. Boils and ringworm were a bad memory of the past.


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Today I share a recipe from my grandmother that I absolutely love. They are pineapple rolls and are delicious. My grandmother used to take these rolls everywhere.
3-3 ½ cups all purpose flour
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 pkg. active dry yeast
½ cup water
½ cup milk
¼ cup butter
Filling: 1-8 oz. can crushed pineapple
2 T. Cornstarch
1/3 cup sugar
Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
2 T. butter
1 T. milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
In small pan, cook pineapple, cornstarch and sugar until thick. This could take 10-15 minutes. Let cool.
In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt and yeast; blend well. In small saucepan, heat water, milk and ¼ cup butter until very warm (120 to 130 degrees) Add warm liquid and egg to flour mixture. Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand, stir in an additional 1 1/2 cup flour until dough pulls cleanly away from sides of bowl.
On floured surface, knead in 1 ¼ -1 ½ cups flour until dough is smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place dough in greased bowl; cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel. Let rise in warm place (80 to 85 degrees) until light and doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes.
Punch down dough several times to remove all air bubbles. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into 18 x 12 rectangle. Spread with cooled pineapple mixture. Starting with 18 inch side, roll up tightly, pressing edges to seal. Cut into 18 slices, place slices, cut side down, in greased pan. Cover, let rise in warm place until light and doubled in size, about 35-45 minutes.
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Uncover dough. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. In small bowl, blend powdered sugar, butter, milk and vanilla for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm rolls. Serve warm.
Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do.
Merry Christmas to All.


I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but these are The BEST Carrot Cupcakes! While discussing what to name these sweet little cakes, my husband said I might be a little full of myself upon deciding to call them The BEST Carrot Cupcakes. He is neglecting to tell you that he does indeed think they are simply the best…better than all the rest! (Excuse the Tina Turner insert).
Grated carrot, warm cinnamon, crushed pineapple, flaked coconut, sweet frosting, and nutty pecan pieces make for a mini masterpiece. We will be enJOYing these little cakes during our Easter dinner this weekend. Carrot desserts are fitting for spring weather and Easter. When my husband asked me to make these cupcakes this weekend, I knew they would be the perfect finish to a satisfying dinner spent with family and friends. Hope you all enJOY your Easter weekend! Many blessings!
The BEST Carrot Cupcakes:
Yield: 24-28 cupcakes
For the Cake:
1 1/4 c. vegetable oil
2 c. sugar
4 large eggs
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. carrots, peeled and grated (about 4 whole carrots)
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 tsp. vanilla
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin pans with paper liners.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix together the oil, sugar, and eggs until well combined. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture. Mix until well combined. Add carrots and drained pineapple, mixing until combined.
Using an ice cream scoop (equivalent to 1/4 c. per scoop), scoop batter into lined muffin pans.
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool cupcakes completely on a cooling rack.
For the Frosting:
2 (8 oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
3 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 c. flaked coconut
1/2 c. chopped pecan
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed until creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Add flaked coconut.
Spread frosting on the top of each cooled cupcake. Top with pecan pieces.
Recipe slightly adapted from Southern Cakes 2012.


Everyone loves to have a piece of cake one time or another. Cakes are baked for different occasions such as wedding celebrations, engagement parties or anniversary celebrations. When a couple has a wedding coming up, they opt for a good cake baker that will make their wedding cake dreams a reality. A city like Melbourne has renowned specialist wedding cake suppliers who are passionate about their work and ensure that their cakes are baked with fresh produce and decorated with very high levels of professionalism. Not only that, they also sell Cake decorating supplies Melbourne wide, including custom cake decorations that go along with the theme of your event. There is normally a free consultation that is offered when baking a cake order so that the baker can have ideas of how the customer wants their cake to look like.
Cakes for Different Occasions
Like stated earlier, cakes are baked for different occasions such as wedding and engagement parties. The wedding cakes are crafted in different shapes, sizes, and different décor. This all depends on the choice of the couple. The wedding cake Melbourne bakers offer to turn your wedding cake into a masterpiece by putting different and unique decorations that leave your event memorable. The teams of professional bakers combine their efforts together to produce delicious and finger- licking cakes. Free delivery is offered on the cakes that have been ordered. This helps to ease the minds of the couples who are having a wedding.
A wedding cake topper can also be an addition to the wedding cakes. Wedding cake toppers act as a representation of the couple that is set to get married. It’s placed on top of the wedding cake. The couple can choose to have the wedding topper in the design of the formal wedding attire or any other chosen design.
Furthermore, engagement cakes Melbourne has today are prepared for couples who have just gotten engaged. This is a fun and enjoyable moment, and so a special engagement cake can be baked to celebrate such special days. The cake acts as the centerpiece for that very special day and so the Cake decorating supplies Melbourne shops sell are just perfect for you.
Things to Consider for a Perfect Cake
There are many different things to put into consideration so as to get the perfect cake for any event, be it wedding or engagement. One of the most important things is the type of the flavor of the cake. There is also the consideration of the arrangement of the cake and the size of the cakes to be baked. The display of the cakes is very important, especially for the wedding cakes. This helps in the arrangement of the cakes, especially if a couple has chosen to have different flavors of cakes. It is also important to choose a designer and supplier who will be able to pull out the kind of style of the cake that a client wants. Checking out previous work done by suppliers and designers helps in making such decisions.
For more information on cake decorating supplies Melbourne shops offer today, you can visit http://www.choicecakes.com and be updated with the latest cake designs available for your special occasion. Make any event special and say it with a cake!


An outdoor kitchen makes a fabulous addition to any home. When you include an outdoor kitchen in your patio design, you will create a space that will provide you with many options for entertaining and dining at home. A company that specializes in hardscape designs serving Nashville can assist you with the design and construction of your new outdoor kitchen. By working with a professional hardscaping company for your outdoor kitchen construction project, you will be able to create the brand new kitchen of your dreams. To help you get started on your hardscaping design, here is a look at some terrific ideas for your new outdoor kitchen.
Include Food Preparation Space
When you are creating a new outdoor kitchen , it is important to include food preparation areas. For example, you may want to install beautiful new countertops that can be used to chop and prepare ingredients for a meal. By incorporating food preparation space, you will ensure that your outdoor kitchen is fully functional for your cooking and entertaining needs.
Consider a Pizza Oven
A pizza oven is a fun and functional addition to any outdoor kitchen. When you include a pizza oven in your outdoor kitchen design, you will be able to create delicious pizza creations that your friends and family are sure to love. Wood fired ovens can also be used to roast vegetables and meat dishes. This outdoor kitchen component will provide an attractive centerpiece to your kitchen.
Create a Seating Area
As you are planning your outdoor kitchen, it is important to create a comfortable and functional seating area for your guests. You may want to consider creating a dining room set up with furniture that is built to withstand the outdoors. By including seating in your outdoor kitchen design, you will be able to host elegant meals that have been prepared right on your patio.


Your frequently asked questions and answers
SSH! shakes are available in a selected 285 Sainsbury’s stores nationwide. You can also find us in selected WHSmith locations including travel hubs.
Absolutely! Made using only natural ingredients, you can see exactly what’s in each flavour, and our whole range is suitable for vegetarians
Our vegan range is fantastic! We call it our Plant-based range and we have just as many flavours in it as we have in our dairy range – with a few important changes of course! The milk is creamy coconut milk, and you’ll find we’ve added some new little bits just to make a difference.
We highlight all allergens in bold on our labels – and you can also view those on our product page here
There’s nothing unnatural about SSH! Our milk and cream is from our local West Country dairy farm, our colourings and flavourings are all from natural sources and our continental chocolate is Fairtrade. We take our time to source the best ingredients ethically and sustainably.
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I am sharing with you one of my favourite kitchen gadgets - my Kenwood k-Mix Fire Cracker. For years I made my cakes by hand or using a small electric hand whisk. Nothing wrong with a hand whisk, I still use mine for those smaller bakes. But they do not cope well with large batches of cake batter or butter cream. So 2 years ago I took the decision to invest in a kitchen mixer.
k-Mix verses KitchenAid?
Like many people looking to buy a new kitchen mixer I faced the Kenwood vs KitchenAid dilemma. Both machines are expensive, although budget was not issue I had money set aside specifically for a new mixer. I researched the two brands, and came to the conclusion there really is not that much difference between them. They both look great, come in a range of colours, virtually the same speed. Although the k-Mix is lighter in weight.
For me it came down to the fact that I am a home baker, I bake frequently but not every day. I have a petite frame so weight was important. It needed to be easy to pull forward to the front of the kitchen work surface. I will be honest, I am also sensible with my money, although some in the family may use another term for this - I prefer sensible. Although I had the money, I just could not bring myself to pay the extra for the KitchenAid when I knew the k-Mix would do the same task.
I love my K-Mix!
- I now bake lovely dough based recipes, the dough hook is fabulous.
- Big cake mixes - not a problem.
- All in one recipes - even better.
- Batches of light fluffy butter cream - quick and easy.
- A recipe that needs you to mix for 10 minutes, I do not need to hold the mixer I can step away to get ingredients or just to do a happy dance!
So there you have it my K-Mix is my favourite kitchen gadget. Do you have a favourite kitchen gadget?


DOKI-DOKI LOVEY-DOVEY Cooking Class! (English Room)
Denenchofu held its first ever “DOKI-DOKI LOVEY-DOVEY Cooking Class” at the kitchen in the east building. Twelve J3 students were able to make it out to the event. I was so happy to see them looking so eager to try following an English recipe and to try making Oreo truffles together. The students did an excellent job reviewing the important verbs and nouns that they would need to know as they cooked. As well, I was impressed to hear all of the students asking me questions about the recipe by only using English. In the end, the students made some tasty looking chocolates, and were excited to take home the result of all of their hard work. I would like to thank all of the students who cooked with me for being so energetic and determined! I hope we can cook together again soon!
（概訳）English Roomのイベントとして、バレンタインデーにちなんだ、”DOKI-DOKI LOVEY-DOVEY Cooking Class”を調理室で行いました。12人の中等部３年生が参加し、ALTとともに英語のレシピを見てトリュフを作りました。調理に使われる基本的な動詞や名詞を復習した後に調理を行い、生徒にとっては「楽しく、おいしく、為になる」イベントだったようです。（ALT Samantha)


One fine day in winter, my friends and I were invited to tea gathering. Masako conducted the tea ceremony at her own tea room in her house. Most guests have a long experience of hosting a tea ceremony. I was a little nervous at first, but they kindly instructed me how to proceed and had a great time.
JAPANESE TEA GATHERING
It was conducted in the follwoing order :
Obento box lunch ➡ Guests attend the tea ceremony at the tearoom ➡ Appreciate the hanging scroll and flowers ➡Appreciate kettle and charcoal. ➡ Master enters the room with tea container and tea bowl. ➡ Master begins practice ➡ Master offers to take sweets ➡ Japanese sweets were served ➡ Koicha (thick, richly-colored powdered green tea) served ➡ Appreciated tea cup and other utensils ➡ Dried confectionery served ➡ Usucha (light green matcha tea) served.
First we had Obento box lunch at the living room and chat over lunch box. Main topic of the conversation was coronavirus! After lunch we attended the ceremony at the master’s tearoom upstairs.
While Masako was preparing the Koicha (richly-colored powdered green tea), we enjoyed Japanese sweets, Sakura Mochi, a sweet pink rice cake filled with red bean past.
The master made the appropriate choice of confectionary for us, as cherryblossom is almost in season now. It was sweet and delicious! Then we tasted thick tea. After tasting a tea, we appreciated tea cup and utensils in turns.
Next dried confectionary, salty cookies, were served to us while Masako was preparing light green tea. Normally, dried confectionary is eaten when partaking of light green tea, fresh confectionary is provided with the fuller-bodied green tea.
It was a refreshing and pleasant time with new friends. By engaging in formal act of serving and receiving tea, our mind and spirit is refreshed, and gain insight into the cultural and social dimensions of Chanoyu.


Ethical Dessert Attempt #7: Mini Cheesecakes
A couple weeks ago, I made these sweet little mini cheesecakes.
My sister, who writes a fabulous little blog – Baking Through Life, let me borrow her mini cheesecake pan, which makes cheesecake-baking really easy. I used some of my fair trade and organic baking ingredients, and I followed the recipe I found here (though I did find that I actually needed less graham cracker crumb and more cheesecake than the recipe made, so I had to be a little creative).
In the end, I think they turned out being pretty tasty.
P.S. Check out how the mini cheesecake pan works & see my sister’s mini cheesecakes here.


Funny Farm Dinner Feud in Branson, MO
The Playhouse Theatre at the Shepherd of the Hills • 5586 W. Hwy 76 • Branson, MO 65616
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Is the show appropriate for children?
Yes, the show is appropriate for all ages.
How long is the show?
Does the venue serve food/drinks/concessions?
A full dinner is served.
When should audiences arrive for the show?
Please arrive 30 minutes prior.
What does the dinner menu include?
Family Harvest Succotash (Sauteed Corn, Onion, Green Beans, Carrots, Bell Peppers, with Fried Okra)
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast
Old-Fashioned Fried Potatoes
Dinner Roll with Butter
Choice of Beverage
Is there an intermission?


By Grace Deng
The premium chocolate muffin is the very definition of heaven in your mouth. The moniker is well deserved: the premium chocolate muffin is perhaps the only premium quality food Chartwells has ever offered. The first bite of the muffin tastes like fluffy chocolate clouds, but it is forgotten as soon as you reach your second bite: the gooey chocolate center.
Those who do not understand why I’m waxing lyrical about a chocolate muffin have never tried it before, and now they apparently never will. Recently, the premium chocolate muffin has disappeared from all three Chartwells installations at Shanghai American School Pudong’s high school: the kiosk by the gym, the Juno Cafe, and the high school cafeteria.
Students are rightly upset by the changes. “I miss all that chocolate,” says Kristen Fu, a junior. “I’m extremely sad.”
Even students who didn’t eat it regularly are sad about the missing muffin. Jasmine Liu, a sophomore, gave me a pouty face and told me she was sad because she just liked having it as an option. “What if I want to indulge?” Jasmine complained, noting the main attraction of the muffin: indulging in chocolatey goodness.
However, some students are finding small silver linings in the loss of the premium chocolate muffin. “It enables me to have better food habits,” says Brent Cheung of junior year, a student who bought the muffin regularly as a snack. “I’m still sad, but it does help me improve my health and economic standings.”
Jacob, our cafeteria manager, assured Pudong Press that the premium chocolate muffin would be coming back. Apparently, the premium chocolate muffin is produced by a Chinese factory that is on break for Chinese New Year.
Jacob encouraged us to tell students to email him at email@example.com because student support will help bring the premium chocolate muffin back even faster.
With the mystery solved, students will surely appreciate its return.


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Here’s the problem for most parents who want to give their kids a healthy start; everything contains sugar, hormones, or genetically modified organisms. Well, now there’s a way you can make sure your child is receiving plenty of nutrients and staying hydrated with a completely safe, delicious, and healthy drink, with Kinderlyte, which is
Here’s the problem for most parents who want to give their kids a healthy start; everything contains sugar, hormones, or genetically modified organisms.
Well, now there’s a way you can make sure your child is receiving plenty of nutrients and staying hydrated with a completely safe, delicious, and healthy drink, with Kinderlyte, which is a Pedialyte alternative.
The Benefits of Kinderlyte
You no longer have to worry about finding a method of hydration that is healthy for your kids, because with Kinderlyte, all the benefits are there with all the flavor that kids enjoy.
- Doctor Formulated- Kinderlyte has what is known as IAT (Instant Absorption Technology), which is a scientifically developed delivery system designed to carry nutrients and electrolytes directly to the bloodstream. It’s a faster way to rehydrate.
- All Natural- Only natural, farm-grown ingredients can be found in any of the Kinderlyte hydrating electrolyte solutions. Even the dextrose is made from pure vegetables.
- Vegan- There are no animal products used to produce Kinderlyte, so you can feel good about giving it to your kids.
- Non-GMO- There are no alterations of any kind made to the plants that go into this hydrating formula. Everything is as nature intended.
- No Fructose- The addition of juice slows the rate of nutrient absorption and fluid hydration, which would defeat the purpose of this drink package, so there is no fructose allowed.
- Gluten-Free- Gluten is known to cause digestive issues as a result of digestive tract inflammation, even if you do not suffer from Celiac. That’s why this is a completely gluten-free product.
- Electrolytes- It is important to maintain a water and acid balancewhile effectively regulating nerve and muscle activity in the body, which makes these electrolytes so important whether you are a growing child or a dehydrated adult. It is these electrolytes that serve to efficiently nourish the bloodstream.
- Prebiotics- Depending on which Kinderlyte option you choose, you can provide your children with essential prebiotics to help maintain and regulate good digestion.
Kinderlyte Flavors That Kids Love
There are certain flavors that kids enjoy more than others. While they may not take fruit as a snack, they are more than happy to have other treats that taste like those fruits. That’s why Kinderlyte has developed different flavors that can offer your kids exactly what they like.
- Kids Oral Electrolyte Solution Orange- There are no additives, dyes, sweeteners, just the fresh tangy flavor of orange that kids love so much.
- Advanced Oral Electrolyte Solution Wild Berry- Kids enjoy all kinds of berry varieties, and they will have a great time hydrating with the full flavor of wild berries. It also comes in powder form with prebiotics for excellent digestive health.
- Original Fruit Punch Electrolyte Drink Powder- What kid doesn’t like fruit punch? That’s why it’s one of the featured flavors the Kinderlyte offers. It is easily dissolved in water for a medical-grade solution that’s great for the whole family.
Give your kids the hydration they need with a healthy, fun Kindelyte solution.


One good thing about my husband being gone for the summer is that I get to try out new recipes that I know he wouldn't like, and I get to eat random things for dinner that I'd never make for both of us. (I love the man... but he is not a very adventurous eater!)
Some of my faves: chicken with lime and avocado salsa, salmon-potato cakes, ceviche salad (seafood that is "cooked" by marinating in citrus juice, plus selected fruit served over salad), eggs scrambled with lox/sour cream/dill or sundried tomatoes/feta, broiled tomato halves topped with parmesan, bread crumbs, olive oil, and fresh basil; salade nicoise, quiches of all kinds, grilled cheese with tomatoes and ham, chicken souvlaki, salmon and sweet potato frittata... and on and on. (If you want any of these recipes, just ask!!)
Salmon potato cakes
I know that there are a lot of tomatoes in that list, but I laugh in the face of salmonella. I can't give up a single one of my veggies. Spinach is my worst addiction-- during that spinach scare last year, I went to the sketchiest grocery store I could find, bought a bag, and devoured it as usual. I am not really a fruit person, but veggies... can't live without 'em. And just in case you think all that sounds really healthy, I have been known to eat ice cream for dinner, and I never ever miss dessert!


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" Underwood’s always provides exceptional food at a fair price. Meals are prepared with the utmost attention to quality, taste and presentation. Our event guests are always impressed. "
" Personal service, delicious food and consistent attention to detail makes Underwoods my ‘go-to’ caterer. I appreciate the quality of food, performance of staff and especially the professionalism and warmth of Andrew Underwood. "
" Thanks for the great catered food you provided for our meeting last week. Everyone at the meeting (and the staff that later launched into any leftovers) remarked how good the food was. Thanks for everything and we look forward to catering with you again. "
" Underwood’s is a pleasure to work with! Their menus are always popular and we’ve heard nothing but rave reviews from guests. "
" Underwood’s at work…only the best food and service. "
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" Underwood’s Catering has catered for us many times for the last seven years. Our parties range from our Annual Company Holiday Dinner Parties for fifty people, to Grand Opening Events for two hundred and fifty people. Without exception the food has been fabulous and the service impeccable.
Our priority is not only beautiful looking and tasting gourmet food but service that ensures all our guests are well looked after. Underwood’s has always provided us with this and more.
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Corned beef and cabbage: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Corned Beef and Cabbage Day — better known in some quarters as St. Patrick’s Day — is coming right up. As made-up food holidays go, Corned Beef and Cabbage Day actually makes sense. March 17 is likely the only day of the year you’ll be partaking in this fatty-delicious feast.
Oh, during the year you may have a few corned-beef sandwiches, the thin slices piled high on rye. However, the heaping plate of sliced corned beef accompanied by spicy mustard plus cabbage, potatoes and carrots, probably all boiled in beer, is usually a once-a-year experience.
And get this: Corned beef is as American as apple pie. It’s not that it doesn’t have vague Irish roots, but it just isn’t a beloved holiday dish in Ireland.
Food historians believe that the dish was made popular by Irish immigrants in the United States looking for a substitute for their beloved bacon and cabbage. Irish bacon is meatier, more like ham, and is not cooked crisp like the bacon Americans are familiar with. It’s also pork.
Corned beef is still a bit of an unknown, despite its ubiquity at this time of year. What does corn have to do with it, anyway?
Nothing, really, if you are thinking of the stuff that grows as high as an elephant’s eye. “Corned” means “brined,” which is what corned beef is. (Perhaps we should start saying “corned turkey” at Thanksgiving.)
Corned beef is usually beef brisket that has been cured in a brine of saltwater and spices, among them coriander seeds, peppercorns, mustard seeds and whole cloves. You can corn a brisket yourself, but consider instead buying one ready to plop in a slow cooker or Dutch oven of beer.
This recipe includes directions for a creamy horseradish sauce. That and spicy mustard will clear the head of anyone celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, Irish or not.
SLOW-COOKER CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE WITH CREAMY HORSERADISH SAUCE
• 2 stalks celery, halved Continued...
• 4 carrots
• 1 medium onion, cut in 4 wedges
• 4 to 6 red potatoes, quartered
• 1 (4-pound) corned-beef brisket
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle stout or dark ale
• 1 tablespoon corned-beef spices or pickling spices (or spices that come with the brisket)
• 1 medium head cabbage, cut into 6 wedges
Creamy horseradish sauce:
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sour cream Continued...
• 1/4 cup drained prepared horseradish
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Dash hot sauce
Grainy or spicy mustard for serving
Place celery, carrots, onion and potatoes in the bottom of a large slow cooker or Crock-Pot. Rinse the corned-beef brisket and place over vegetables. Add the bottle of stout, spices and enough water to just cover the meat. Cover and cook on low for eight to nine hours.
Remove the meat and vegetables from the pot and cover with foil to keep warm. Increase heat to high and cook cabbage until softened but still crispy, 20 to 30 minutes.
To make horseradish sauce, whip cream to soft peaks and then fold in sour cream and horseradish, to taste. Season with salt, pepper and a dash of hot sauce.
Slice brisket across the grain and serve with vegetables, mustard and horseradish sauce. Pass extra cooking liquid at the table.
Serves 4 to 6.
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Important new information that will help you understand the roadblocks to health and develop a plan for optimal health and happiness!
If you are not already on it, we would like to introduce you to an exciting new diet program called “Fat for Life”! Would you like to eat whatever you want whenever you want it? Would you like your exercise program to be as easy as pressing the remote control button on your channel-changer? The Fat for Life program allows you to do whatever comes easiest for you. No thought or effort is required! Millions of Americans swear by the Fat for Life program, and now you can too! In fact, it was recently announced that for the first time in history the majority of adults in the United States are obese. This just shows how quickly the Fat for Life program is catching on. “But, aren’t there risks associated with being fat?” you ask. Well, while it is true that at least 75-80% of all deaths in the United States are attributable to unhealthful diet and lifestyle choices, government officials, doctors, and even health associations often insist that the standard American diet is “healthy”! So, think positive! You may be among the lucky one-in-five Americans who won’t suffer unnecessary illness and premature death. And besides, what is so bad about cancer, heart disease, strokes, diabetes, arthritis, and osteoporosis? Isn’t that why you have health insurance?
Admittedly, not everyone is comfortable being fat and sick. But that is no reason to forsake the Fat for Life program. If you don’t like carrying the extra weight, you can get your doctor to give you appetite-suppressing drugs, or to staple your stomach.
“But, you ask,” doesn’t research indicate that it may be more likely that my doctor can cure cancer than cure obesity?” Well, ask yourself this question: Why do you have to be so negative? Just think positive thoughts. Everything is exactly the way it is supposed to be. Go with the flow.
Diet no laughing matter
By now, you can tell that we have been writing tongue-in-cheek. But doesn’t what we have written sound all too familiar? Most people, even most physicians, are really in the dark when it comes to diet and nutrition. Fortunately, there is an easy-to-understand approach to weight loss, and it doesn’t involve any pills, powders, potions, or other gimmicks. It does involve learning how to eat and to exercise in ways that are consistent with our natural history. That means eating a diet consisting of whole natural foods. It also means engaging in frequent, moderate exercise.
Does our program work? At the TrueNorth Health Center, we have helped many people lose unneeded and unwanted fat, and keep it off, by following a few sensible guidelines. But before we describe our approach, let’s look at why conventional diets don’t work. One reason that diets don’t work is that they contain foods that were never present in the natural environment! As a result, these foods – such as bread, cheese, crackers, “low-fat” chocolate shakes, margarine, and “light” beer – have the ability to fool the brain’s natural appetite mechanisms. When this happens, people tend to over-consume, and that over-consumption is stored as fat. It is just about as simple as that.
Fooling our nature
Our brains are built to sense the caloric value of foods we eat. When we’ve eaten enough, our hunger drive is designed to shut down naturally. Notice that you have never “accidentally” eaten 50 apples. Your body “keeps count” and shuts your hunger down at the appropriate time. The brain mechanism that organizes this feat is called the satiety mechanism. It was built into our psychology over countless generations, as part of our natural biological heritage. All creatures need to know both when they are “hungry” and when they are “full,” so that they can live most effectively.
The satiety mechanism appears to depend upon two types of receptors in our mouths and stomachs. These are stretch receptors, which give our brain information about how “stretched out” our stomach is, and nutrient receptors, which tell us the caloric density of the food we have eaten. Notice that if you eat four pounds of raw salad, you may feel “full” in terms of being “stretched out,” but the nutrient receptors in your stomach also will be saying, “Hey, that was ‘OK,’ but it wasn’t nearly enough! Get me some calories, or I’m going to continue to complain!” You might feel “stretched out” but still hungry. To be satiated, or hunger-satisfied, we have to have our stomach both stretched out and filled with some “real” calories. In the environment of our ancestors, the foods had moderate caloric density; that is, those foods both stretched the stomach and also caused significant nutrient signaling to the brain. People couldn’t easily overeat on foods of moderate density because the stretching of their stomachs would hurt. Our ancestors ate everything they could, until they felt full, and then stopped eating! They never worried about overeating and getting fat (which might have been dangerous in a natural setting). They didn’t need to be concerned about this because on a natural diet, people rarely get fat.
Modern, processed foods tend to be more calorically dense than natural foods. They can fool our satiety mechanism! When people eat substantial quantities of processed foods, it is quite natural for them to overeat, because the stretch receptors in their stomachs are not getting much chance to signal “enough” – until too much has been eaten.
Let’s look at the caloric density of some popular foods. Raw vegetables, such as salads, contain about 100 calories per pound. Cooked vegetables, such as carrots, contain about 200 calories per pound. Fresh fruits contain about 300 calories per pound, and starchy vegetables and grains contain about 500 calories per pound. (See chart on p.12.) But breads, pizza, ice cream, and other processed products are usually between 1000 and 1500 calories per pound!
Easy to overeat
A pound of bread, for example, has about 1200 calories! Because of processing, bread is a more concentrated product than grains or starchy vegetables. Therefore, when eating bread, there will be less stretch receptor activity in the stomach signaling for satiety than when eating grains, given the same caloric intake! Some examples might make this easier to understand. Which is easier to eat: a pint of ice cream, or five pounds of cooked carrots? Which is more likely to make you feel full: a pound of pizza, or eight pounds of cooked broccoli? Four ounces of chocolate, or three large baked potatoes? You can see that overeating is easy to do if concentrated, processed foods are prominent in the diet. Meats are also very concentrated – one of the few naturally concentrated sources of calories. Meat consumption was probably relatively unusual in the natural environment, and it packed a big punch at about 1200 calories per pound.
In today’s world, the Fat for Life crowd is eating a diet that predominately consists of processed foods and meat, fish, fowl, eggs, and dairy products. This guarantees that the caloric density of the average American’s diet is much, much greater than their appetite machinery is built to handle! Any creature given a diet that is more concentrated than is appropriate for its design will tend to overeat – and get fat. Birds eating processed foods, for example, may fatten to the point that they can no longer fly. Given this perspective, it is hardly a surprise that over 50% of U.S. adults are obese; and another significant percentage are well above their optimum weight.


We walked today from Palas de Rei to Arzua. A long exhausting uphill hike.
After showers, we walked back to the restaurants we passed on the way into town. The one we chose was absolutely incredible!
As with many Pilgrim Meal combos, Ultreia had the 10€ offering where you get to choose a starter, a main, and a dessert… With a drink. I chose cod/pepper croquettes for my starter, meat lasagna for my main and mousse with blueberry coulis for dessert. Ultreia is fine dining. Every dish was impeccable and incredible! It’s obvious they take pride in their work. The whole combo menu looked appetizing. It was so difficult narrowing down our decisions. But I’m guessing every dish is a winner! And they gave us a bottle of wine to share between the two of us.
Michael had a mushroom ravioli dish for his starter and it was the best ravioli I’ve ever tasted. So good.
If you’re on the Camino de Santiago going through ARZUA… make sure to stop for food at ULTREIA CAFÉ! You won’t be sorry.
We did not stay at the albergue, but there is an albergue attached to the Café… It would be worth checking out! If the accomodations are half as amazing as the 10€ meal, they’ll be excellent. ❤
For those looking for more typical Galician dishes, they can also be found on the menu. (-:
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Buen Camino, peregrinos!!


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Loaves and Fishes (L&F) have served meals to those in need in our community since 1982 and our parish has served alongside them for over 30 years. People from all across our parish help us prepare, serve, and clean-up L&F dinners 3-4 times each year. This is a great way for families to serve together!
COVID-19 Response Update: L&F continues to serve meals using a take-away only model. They strive to meet the ever-increasing demand – July saw the highest number of meals served in a month span in the organization’s history. For some perspective, L&F served 126,134 meals in July 2019 compared to 505,000 meals in 2020!
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5) Healthy foods for runners/anyone!
These are foods that are good for anyone, but I’ll explain why they can be specifically applicable for runners! I believe that food can play a major role in performance so I thought I’d share some of my knowledge with you because running fast is so much fun!!
First, I’ll lay down some ground rules for general healthy eating for performance!
1. Stay with the good carbs.
The carbs that you should aim for should have a low glycemic index (GI). GI is basically a measurement on how fast the carbs are released in your blood, so the slower, the better because it would give you a more steady supply of energy. Low GI foods mostly contain lots of fiber because fiber takes longer to digest. Some examples include fruits, vegetables, beans, and yogurt!
Protein digests slower than carbs, so it will also provide you with a steady supply of energy! It will also help you build all those lovely muscles!! It’s recommended that you aim for one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight. Runners generally need more protein because we’re constantly breaking our muscles down everyday by running. I’m a huge fan of egg whites, fish (especially tuna and salmon!!), and yogurt! Whey protein powder mixed with almond milk tastes great as well!
3. Frequent meals
If you eat more frequently, lets say every 3 hours, then you will be providing your body with a constant supply of energy throughout the day. For me, I usually only do this when I have a race because sometimes I find it inconvenient.
4. Great foods!!!!! Keep in mind that everything in this list is of equal awesomeness.
-Bananas! good for before and after your workout. It’s full of carbs and vitamin b6. Vitamin b6 acts as a cofactor for proteases which helps you digest protein after a workout, so you should eat bananas with protein after a workout!
-Fish! My favorites are tuna and salmon. Fish contain omega 3 fats which help keep the not-so-good fat in your blood (triglycerides) in balance!
-Oatmeal! Oatmeal is a low GI carb so it’s a great pre-race food because it will provide you with a steady supply of energy!
-Yogurt! contains protein, calcium, potassium. Calcium is important for building your bones and potassium is important for initiating muscle contractions! Hence those sodium potassium pumps on your neurons!! It’s also full of good bacteria to live in your large intestine~ i like to eat it in the morning. i tend to stick with nonfat because whole milk makes my stomach extremely upset.
-Energy bars! I don’t consume them often because I’d rather get my energy from real food. But when i do, it’s before a race because it’s quick and densely packed with calories so it doesn’t take much space in my stomach. My favorites include cliff and kind bars.
-Milk! It contains both protein and carbs and it’s a great post workout because you need to refuel your energy stores and you also need that energy for your body to build muscles!
-Almonds! They are full of vitamin E which function as antioxidants which helps protect your cells! They also contain omega 3 fats. I like to sprinkle them on my yogurt in the morning and have them as a snack throughout the day. I also like to munch on almonds in the bus before a race!
-Eggs! Because eggs are animal protein, they contain all the essential amino acids! chose omega 3 enhanced eggs so you get more healthy fat. They also contain vitamin K, which are good for bones, and chloine, which are good for brains eyes. Hard boiled eggs are a great snack for anytime!!
-Sweet potatoes! My favorite pre-race meal!! I always “carb load” on sweet potatoes instead of pasta before races. Containing vitamin C and A, potassium, iron, manganese, and copper, they are packed with way more nutrients than pasta!! I like to microwave/steam slices and eat them plain because they are already full of wonderful flavors so appetizing to my taste buds!
-Beans! Full of lots of wonderful protein and fiber! Also, folate is good for your heart and circulation! Beans and legumes are low GI foods so they are slowly released in the body so you receive a steady supply of energy by having a controlled blood sugar level. I love black beans!
-Fruits and vegetables! This one is a given. Eat the rainbow. All fruits and vegetables are my favorite!!
-Skinned chicken! Great source of protein.
-Green Tea! Basically contains lots of antioxidants which protect your cells from damage! I wake up to a cup of lovely green tea every morning!
There are obviously a lot more, but those are just some of my favorites.
5. Pre-race foods
-Night before: Sweet potatoes, lot of healthy green vegetables, and fish/chicken
-Breakfast (if it’s in the afternoon): Yogurt topped with almonds, berries, and chia seeds plus a banana. (I have this every morning)
-Pre-race meal: Several bananas, almonds, dried fruit (sometimes), pita bread (I specifically looked for the one with the lowest fiber at trader joes so it wouldn’t give me stomach problems)
-Before warming up: A few bites of a cliff bar
-Between races: Any fruit, cliff bar, almonds


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…I’ve done that before. Though for me it’s usually because I’m low on food and too lazy to go to the grocery store…
I don’t remember if I’ve ever done this, exactly, but it’s probably not that much more unhealthy than my regular diet.
Hey the Pilgrims had popcorn at the first Thanksgiving.
Oh, those wacky pilgrims.
well yeah, but they didn’t ‘pop’ it.
Sometimes I have given my daughter cereal for dinner. 🙂
Hey man it’s all corn. it’s just a different shape
Popcorn is a very healthy snack food!
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Nowadays people get concerned a lot more about what they give their dogs. In many homes they keep dogs and give them nice treatment. People wonder what type of diet they should feed their dogs. Treats are also as important as a good diet to the dogs. You can give treats to your dog for many reasons. There are a variety of reasons why you would should give your dog a good treat once in a while. In the past people never used to take dogs as friends in many cases. There are a number of treats for your dog today. You can find gourmet dog treats in the market and they are advantageous to your dog health since they contain ingredients that are delicious and healthier to your dog. In the current market you may find that these kinds of healthy treats are a bit expensive when you compare them to lee healthy teats. If you feed your dog with less healthy treats then you may have to spend more in the long run as a result of health problems that your dog may develop. For you to have a healthy dog you need to purchase those treats that are healthy. Ensure that your dog feed on quality balanced diet so that it can stay healthy and free of any diseases. Guidelines on how to choose the best treatment for your dog are explained below.
Ensure that you can tell what the ingredient has made the treat. Treats play a big role to the diet of the dog so you should be careful. Make sure that the treats are made up of natural and organic substances to ensure that your dog stays healthy. Those ingredients that make the bulk of the treat are always listed as the first ingredients, and they constitute the highest percentage of the treat. Do not buy treats that have the word by-product as they are not safe for the consumption of your dog as they can result in health dangers for your dog. Ensure that you also buy treats rich in oxidant vegetables like spinach and beans. Also ensure that you buy those treats that are rich in Omega 3 and other vitamins as they are also helpful in improving the eye sight of your dog and also growth of a healthy skin.
Ensure that you also look at the calories a treat has. If you feed your dog in fat treats you are likely to spend too much on vet bills if you dog is fatty.
The the texture of the treat is also an important factor to consider.


Juice diets and “Juicing” have become hugely popular, you need look no further than Amazons range of electronic juicers to see the evidence of this. Juicing is not usually recommended for weight loss and can actually increase your weight if you do not pay attention to your calorie intake. Usually juicing is used to help maintain a healthy diet. Weight loss diets using Juice tend to be crash for fad diets, not something you maintain on a long term basis. That said, many people who lose weight quickly on crash / fad juice diets subsequently keep using Juice as part of their longer term strategy.
Juice vs Blend
The term “Juicing” is often confused / interchanged with “blending” but the two are distinct. Blending involves pulverizing the entire fruit or vegetable into a “smoothie” which can be drunk. The liquid is thick and none of the original produce is wasted, lost or thrown away. Juicing takes things a step further separating the juice from the pulp by straining it through a muslin bag, or other kind of filter. There are some novel ideas on how to do this such as the following video which makes use of a paint strainer! We would not recommend this as paint strainers are unlikely to have been tested for food safety, but it will give you an idea of the process none the less:
There are different views on which is best in terms of juice vs blend. Juice advocates claim that the body absorbs nutrients and vitamins faster through juice (there is no medical evidence of this that we know of), and those that prefer to blend (make smoothies) believe that approach is better as there is less waste and you benefit from fiber contained within the pulp.
Of the two we would recommend blend (smoothie) over juice as:
- Blending is easier and requires no additional equipment (assuming you already have a blender)
- There is less waste
- There are additional benefits from fiber in pulp which some cite as having cancer fighting properties (depending of course on which fruit or vegetable you are blending)
What are the Benefits of Juice Diets?
In terms of following a juice diet, we would actually advocate a blended or smoothie diet as opposed for juice, again because your body gains additional sustenance from the pulp. Clearly if you do this then the net effect is the same as eating the fruit or vegetables themselves, so why not just do that? Well, when following a Juice diet you need to eat many portions per day (eight is the common figure recommended) and eating your way through eight portions can be tedious, once blended consumption becomes easier and more convenient. It is also possible to create your own blends to keep your diet more interesting, and experimenting with different ingredients / recipes can itself be an enjoyable part of the process.
Juice diets are vegetarian, they contain very little fat, far fewer calories than a diet which includes meat, however taking on juice or blended drinks does not leave you feeling as full as when you take on solids. For this reason it is possible to actually gain weight when taking a lot of Juice as people tend to consume more than they otherwise would have. For this reason it is important to work out a diet plan before hand, calculate what your intake should be and stick to it!
Weight Loss and Juice Fasting
As we mentioned the primary way for people to lose weight using Juice diets is actually to use Juice to support a period of fasting (sometimes referred to as cleansing or de-tox).This is the only way you are going to lose weight quickly using Juice. Essentially what we are talking about here is fasting, which will always cause to you lose weight if you maintain the fast long enough. Keeping the weight off afterwards is always the challenge, as is the case for any fad / crash diet. Understanding a Juice diet is easy, there is nothing complicated about it at all, there are a few simple rules you must follow:
The Rules of a Crash Juice Diet:
- Juice diets use Juice NOT blended smoothies, so you are going to need a juicer for this one
- Eat nothing for eight days
- When you are hungry drink juice
- When you are thirsty drink juice
This is for fully grown adults only. Do not do this if you suffer from diabetes, are taking medication, are pregnant. It is always worth seeking professional medical opinion before embarking on any kind of crash diet, though most doctors would probably advice against it. As with other crash diets be aware that some people report feeling feint which can be dangerous if you drive / operate machinery or are engaged in other physical forms of work.
Juice and Water Diet Combination
In another post we mentioned the benefits of water diets and how water can be used to suppress appetite. Some people combine elements of a water diet with their juice diet by either diluting their juice with 50% plain water, or by drinking water and juice in equal amounts. This seems to be driven more by the need to “feel full” and avoid eating than to dilute calories in the juice itself.
What Should You Juice?
Vegetable juices are usually chosen for weight loss as they contain less sugar and are often higher in vitamins, but unfortunately are not quite as tastey as their fruit derived cousins. Popular choices include:
- tomatoes (ok this is a fruit but flavour / benefit wise it belongs up here!)
- sprouts (are not only for Christmas!)
If you cannot live on veg alone then for desert popular choices include:
(Blends like apple and raspberry are also worth experimenting with)
Make sure you wash all fruit and vegetables thoroughly before juicing and peel anything.
Juice as Part of a Longer Term Diet Plan
The best way to use juice is as part of a long term plan to improve your diet. As we say in most of our posts it is much better to make long term improvements than to go for unsustainable short cuts. Adding juice to your diet is a great way to get up to your recommended “five a day” portions of fruit and vegetables, or increase it slightly. Fruit and Vegetables are a great source of vitamins, nutrients and iron and are very healthy.
Taking on more juice can reduce intake of less healthy foods. A common trick is to drink juice or a smoothie before your meal and again, just as with a water diet this can help suppress your appetite and result in you eating less, and longer term this can help you keep weight off.
Juice Weight Loss Success Stories
The most famous “Juice Dieter” is probably a guy called Joe Cross who made a film titled “Fat Sick and Nearly Dead”. That is probably something of an exaggeration but he did get results and made a very famous film series by the same title, a trailer for which is shown below:
Juice diets are not a magic bullet for weight loss. To lose weight fast the hard work is done though fasting, in this context juice just helps keep you going and make the process a bit easier.
Longer term incorporating juice into your diet can only ever be a good thing. Anything that helps increase your intake of healthy food and reduce the intake of less healthy options will always be a benefit to you.
Try blending as opposed to juicing as you get more nutritional benefit, and we guess you most likely have a blender already. In fact, you most likely have a blender and some of the ingredients to hand right now so go try it!
If you want to try Juicing then perhaps try straining first just to try it out and if you think it is something you would like to take further consider buying a bespoke juicer which will give you better results (better quality, less hassle, easier to clean up etc.) than straining a smoothie!


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This is the standard Fricano's EBA Pizza fresh from the oven. The Everything But Anchovies (Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Mushroom & Green Pepper) or better known to many as the "EBA". Customers of over 30 years still think that it's the only style we make because it is such a popular request. But there are other options. Any combination of the five toppings will result in just a little variation from the other but always the unique and delicious Fricano's pizza taste.
8 pizzas in the oven. Doug Fricano carefully checks the pizzas to see if they are done. The pizzas are rotated to make sure they cook evenly, thoroughly and do not get burned. You can count on getting a perfect Fricano's pizza every time because Doug takes great pride in the finished pizza and is truly succeeding in his quest to serve the best pizzas he can.
A Fricano's plain cheese pizza. This is a very popular request, especially for children. Click on the picture and zoom in to see the quality of the
cheese with your very own eyes. You can see for yourself the quality that the Fricano's use and pride themselves on for last 60 years.
Doug is quick to praise his crew of 30-40 hard working employees he recruited from the area neighborhoods for doing such a good job building these fantastic pizza pies and working so well with him and his customers.
In this picture, expecially left of the middle, you can see the thickness of the very thin crust, which is one of the most important aspects of this amazing pizza. The flaky thin crust is browned on the bottom and on top is merged with the sauce where it meets the cheese and oils. The texture is crispy, browned, firm, never soggy and easy to chew. Although very thin, the crust is strong enough to hold its weight without bending when a slice is picked up.
The amazing sauce accentuates the crust, cheese and other toppings as it bakes in with the entire pizza pie during its sizzling short time in the oven. When you order extra sauce we put it on top of the pizza but you may request that the extra sauce be put under the cheese with the regular layering of sauce
The browned cheese (most customers love it even when the cheese sears to the outer edge of the crust) is said to be one of the best parts. The cheese is not very stringy because it is thoroughly cooked and separated from the oils and has absorbed the sauce.
The Toppings are of the very highest quality.
The Italian Sausage is mixed and seasoned in-house.
The Pepperonis are pleasantly zesty.
The imported Mushrooms are big and bountiful.
The Green Peppers are finely diced and fresh.
The Anchovies are always fresh and also imported from the Mediterranean.
No Onions are available even though many new customers ask for them. It is not necessary for a Fricano's pizza to have onions on it because they damage the taste and our five toppings are all that is needed to create top quality pizzas.
Our pizzas are topped off with a combination of complimenting spices that are called bird seed by our customers (actually it doesn't resemble bird seed at all, it's flakes more than seed.) Gus' sister Genevieve coined the phrase "bird seed" years ago and it has stuck ever since.


The Green Revolution is the increase in food production stemming from the improved strains of wheat, rice, maize and other cereals in the 1960s developed by Dr Norman Borlaug and others under the sponsorship of the Rockefeller Foundation and other organizations. This increased the crop yield in India, Pakistan, Philippines, Mexico, Sri Lanka and other underdeveloped countries, preventing large scale famine.
More recently, the Green Revolution has faced criticism by environmentalists promoting integrated farming or organic farming techniques.
The revolution began in 1945 when the Rockefeller Foundation and the Mexican government established the Cooperative Wheat Research and Production Program to improve the agricultural output of the country’s farms. Norman Borlaug was instrumental in this program. This produced astounding results, so that Mexico went from having to import half its wheat to self-sufficiency by 1956 and, by 1964, to exporting half a million tons of wheat. This program was continued…
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We went for breakfast and were very pleased. The food was very good, the service was also very good and attentive, and the price was very reasonable. Looks like many of the locals go there.
Simple home-style food done right. As a chef I enjoy good southerner food . The place is small but from how they set up table seem very open. From walking in everything is fresh and clean. There is a lot to making a good experience and they are doing all the right things. We give them 5 star rating.
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Gopal's Pure Vegetarian Maroochydore - is owned and operated by Gauri and her husband Kunal, together they have been creating delicious curries, pasta, salads and a number of sweets and savouries using recipes that has been passed on from Gauri's parents who run Gopal's Pure Vegetarian Sheerwood. Kunal has also added his own ideas to the restaurant that he has learnt from the chefs at ISKON in New Zealand, Fiji and India.
The young couple aim to tempt your taste buds with their healthy and flavoursome vegetarian meals, in their newly renovated family friendly café that has a fun and colourful atmosphere that will cheer your spirit and leave you with a Karma free experience.
Gopal's Pure Vegeterian Sherwood is owned and operated by husband & wife team, Murari and Govinda who have been Hare Krishna devotees for over 30 years, they take great care to provide you with fresh vegeterian dishes from Curries, Samosas, Lasagna, Mei Goreng to delicious deserts such as Honey Cake, Apple Pie, Fruit cake, Cheese cake, Halava and Trifle.
Karma-Free Food - all our preparations are first offered to Lord Krishna before being served and are thus called prasadam which means the Mercy of God.
So please come and enjoy prasadam at Gopal's Pure Vegeterian for a truly blessed and karma-free experience!


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- 16oz (one box) orecchiette (farfalle is good for this dish too)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bunch of scallions, thinly sliced, and the green and white separated
- 2 large ears of fresh corn, shucked and kernels removed (RAW! Don’t cook the corn). You want about two cups of corn, so add another ear if you need to
- 1 bag of fresh peas (frozen will be fine if you can’t find fresh)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 grated parmesan cheese, more to taste
- 1/2 cup torn basil
- 1/4 red pepper flakes
Fresh squeezed lemon juice
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the peas and cook for 60 seconds and place in an ice bath to stop the cooking.
Bring the water back to a low boil to prepare for the pasta. Heat your oil in a large sautee pan over medium heat and add your scallion whites and a pinch of salt and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add ¼ cup of water and ¼ cup of the corn and cook until water evaporates and the corn is heated through about 3-5 mins. Salt and pepper the corn and transfer to a blender. Puree until smooth.
- Bring your pot of water back to a rolling boil and add the pasta. Cook to box directions or, if you’re using fresh pasta, about 3 minutes. Test regularly to make sure it’s al dente and not soft.
- Put your skillet back on medium-high heat and add butter. Once melted add in the rest of the corn and cook until it begins to brown. Add peas and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Once cooked add your corn puree and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Lower to medium heat and add in your cooked pasta and a small ladle of pasta water to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute adding more pasta water if it’s too thick.
Stir in ¼ cup scallion greens, parmesan, basil, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Add in your fresh lemon juice to taste.
- Transfer pasta to bowls and garnish with more scallion greens, herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
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As pet owners, we always want the best for our furry friends. One question that has been debated among pet owners is whether to feed their pets raw food or commercial pet food. Raw feeding is a diet that consists of uncooked meat, bones, and organs, while commercial pet food is processed and may contain additives, preservatives, and artificial flavors. In this article, we will discuss the pros and cons of raw feeding for your pets to help you make an informed decision.
What is Raw Feeding?
Raw feeding is a diet that consists of uncooked or minimally cooked meat, bones, and organs. This diet is based on the idea that dogs and cats are carnivores and require a diet that closely resembles their wild ancestors. Raw feeding proponents argue that a diet of raw food can improve your pet’s overall health and prevent common health problems.
The Pros of Raw Feeding
1. Improved Digestion
Raw food is easier to digest than commercial pet food. Raw feeding provides pets with natural enzymes that aid in digestion, making it easier for pets to absorb nutrients from their food. This can improve your pet’s digestion and reduce the risk of digestive problems such as bloating, constipation, and diarrhea.
2. Shinier Coat and Healthier Skin
A raw food diet can also improve your pet’s coat and skin health. Raw feeding provides pets with essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals that promote healthy skin and a shiny coat. This can reduce skin irritations, hot spots, and other skin problems that are common in pets.
3. Stronger Immune System
Raw feeding can also improve your pet’s immune system. Raw food is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can help strengthen your pet’s immune system and reduce the risk of diseases. Raw feeding can also improve your pet’s overall health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
4. Clean Teeth and Fresh Breath
Raw feeding can also improve your pet’s dental health. Raw food requires pets to chew more, which can help clean their teeth and prevent dental problems such as tartar and gum disease. Raw feeding can also help freshen your pet’s breath, which is always a plus.
Read more: The Best Pet Food for Optimal Pet Health
The Cons of Raw Feeding
1. Risk of Bacterial Infections
One of the biggest concerns with raw feeding is the risk of bacterial infections. Raw food can be contaminated with harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Campylobacter. These bacteria can cause serious health problems in pets and humans. It’s important to handle raw food carefully and practice good hygiene when feeding your pets a raw diet.
2. Nutritional Imbalances
Another concern with raw feeding is the risk of nutritional imbalances. Raw food diets can be difficult to balance, which can lead to deficiencies in essential nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D. Nutritional imbalances can lead to health problems such as skeletal deformities, developmental problems, and growth retardation.
3. Cost and Time
Raw feeding can also be expensive and time-consuming. Raw food diets require careful planning, preparation, and storage. Raw food diets can also be more expensive than commercial pet food, which can be a significant factor for pet owners.
4. Potential for Bones to Cause Choking or Obstruction
Raw feeding also involves feeding your pet raw bones, which can be dangerous. Raw bones can cause choking or obstruction, especially in smaller dogs or cats. It’s important to supervise your pet when feeding them raw bones and to choose appropriate bones that are safe for your pet to chew.
In conclusion, raw feeding can provide many benefits for your pets, including improved digestion, healthier skin and coat, a stronger immune system, and cleaner teeth and fresher breath. However, there are also some risks and drawbacks to consider, such as the risk of bacterial infections, nutritional imbalances, cost and time, and the potential for bones to cause choking or obstruction.
Ultimately, the decision to feed your pet a raw food diet is a personal one and should be made with careful consideration of the pros and cons. It’s important to consult with a veterinarian or a pet nutritionist before making any significant changes to your pet’s diet.
1. Is it safe to feed my pet a raw food diet?
- Raw feeding can be safe, but it’s important to handle raw food carefully and practice good hygiene to reduce the risk of bacterial infections.
2. Can raw feeding prevent health problems in pets?
- Raw feeding can improve your pet’s overall health and reduce the risk of some chronic diseases, but it’s not a guarantee and may not be suitable for all pets.
3. How do I balance a raw food diet for my pet?
- Balancing a raw food diet can be challenging, and it’s recommended to consult with a veterinarian or a pet nutritionist for guidance.
4. Is raw feeding more expensive than commercial pet food?
- Raw feeding can be more expensive than commercial pet food, but the cost can vary depending on the quality and availability of ingredients.
5. Can raw bones be dangerous for my pet?
- Raw bones can be dangerous and may cause choking or obstruction, especially in smaller dogs or cats. It’s important to supervise your pet when feeding them raw bones and to choose appropriate bones that are safe for your pet to chew.


Being young and restless, you definitely never agree to spend a weakened staying at home. Call your closest pals; pack your backpack, fuel-up your car, and just get-set-go for a long journey to an unknown place. The excitement of travelling never goes down, but remember, you must think about the food and lodging initially, before starting the journey. A journey becomes awesome when you are fully energized, and to do so, making your tummy happy is extremely important. You can take some food items from home, but carrying excessive foods mean making luggage heavier.
Purchasing food from any restaurants or food court is a good idea which you can have during the journey. Food Survey is really helpful in that scenario if the roads are absolutely new to you, and you do not know which food counter will be good to buy the meals. Just search on your device and get all the details of famous on-the-way food courts instantly.
Carrying light foods during the journey is always a smart idea
Do not depend completely on roadside eateries or food courts rather, have some food with you for munching while enjoying the journey. Some foods items you can easily carry are listed below shortly. Just take a look:
- Sandwiches and string cheese are really light food that you can eat which containing carb and protein to keep you fit and healthy throughout the trip. Visit the website of renowned sandwich and other fast-foods suppliers and place the order for a burger, sandwich, and tacos that you can pack and carry along for the road trip.
- Fresh fruits you must carry during the journey. Sometimes carrying the fruits juices are a better option, especially when you visit in dry weather.
- Some brownies, protein bars, chocolates, and fudges you can carry along which fill-up your stomach without interrupting the journey.
Make some snacks at home and surprise your family and friends
Having tasty snacks during a trip is like heaven on earth. Health concerned people generally try to avoid outdoor snacks, especially for fat content. Now, you can bring a smile on their face just by making some healthy and easy-to-cook snacks at your home. In the below points some snacks ideas are noted down:
- Breakfast muffins containing oats, carrots, zucchini is really a heart-healthy snack.
- Bread and banana muffins are another good option and perfect for a weekend trip.
- Popcorn contains bacon and jalapeno is really a mouth-watering snack that can make your evening wonderful.
For more crunchy and crispy homemade snacks, you can visit a leading website. Select the recipe section, and get more recipes instantly.
Benefits of selecting popular eatery on a road trip are enormous
A road trip or a short-duration journey should be enjoyable all the way. You can cherish the moment even after years. But, getting a health problem during the journey, especially stomach-ache, is possible due to unhealthy eating. Therefore, only select the leading food chains that bring benefits on your journey.
Here in the below points, some advantages of choosing a popular food court are listed briefly:
- A well-appreciated food court always provides healthy and absolutely fresh foods.
- The food items are versatile and have different flavours that add fun in your journey while stratifying your appetite.
- Using special coupons or cards you can get a huge discount on purchasing foods and beverages.


My Struggle with Food
I am struggling with writing this post so much. I literally have 4 Word documents open with different drafts.
I know there’s wisdom in not sharing every single personal detail of your life on the internet.
But I think if more people were open about their struggles, big or small, it would help others to know they aren’t alone.
I’ve never really been overweight or underweight. I’ve always been in sports and considered “athletic.”
When small-ish people talk about food and weight and body image – it’s kind of looked at in a negative way. People almost get mad at you if you’re in “good shape” but you struggle with body image or food or whatever.
But I think no matter what, most people have insecurities…some more than others.
Last year I really hit a high point of struggling in the area of food and feeling critical about how I looked
During college I typically had 4-hour workouts almost every day. I really could eat anything I wanted and not have any consequences.
Obviously, that isn’t real life. I’ve graduated and am now responsible for my own workouts. I can’t, nor should I, do 4-hour workouts anymore.
Society has kind of created this idea that we need to earn our food. We need to go for a run so we can earn that ice cream.
But ok, I totally had that mindset for real.
Jokes aside, it’s been really hard since I graduated. I kind of went through this awkward stage of finding balance with working out and food. I think a lot of college athletes probably struggle with this. But even more so, I think most women (in any circumstance) struggle with this.
I started trying all these different things like calorie counting, Beachbody’s 21 Day Fix, and Whole 30.
I spent hours prepping and cooking food that didn’t even taste good.
I was so desperate I made some ‘Whole 30 approved’ homemade ketchup.
And then I quit the Whole 30.
Because homemade ketchup is no way to live your life.
This is America.
And now I feel the need to stop and say that I don’t have a problem with “clean” eating, or paleo, or whatever you are or are not eating. People tend to get a little passionate about their nutritional orientation
I’m talking about food in light of my own obsession and ‘legalism’ (for lack of a better word).
My mind was CONSUMED with food and I was really frustrated with how I was feeling. I was either eating super tiny portions of gross really boring food or huge amounts of unhealthy foods and then trying to “run it off” later.
I literally cringe when I think about what I was eating.
Some of the really well known BeachBody coaches share their meal plans every month for people to follow. They look something like this:
Breakfast: Chicken, Rice, Broccoli
Lunch: Chicken, Rice, Broccoli
Dinner: Chicken, Rice, Broccoli
Desert: ½ Tablespoon fat free/sugar free/love free ice cream
Ok not really.
Most popular diets are so sad. They cost so much money and there is no way to realistically stick to them or make them a way of life. They take people’s money and ruin their metabolism.
Following a low calorie diet, eating out of a 1/2 cup measuring container, and only eating Whole 30 approved food is no way to live.
Life is short and Jesus loves you.
Unfortunately it took me a painfully long time to figure any of this out.
Honestly, I started to scare myself a little with how I was starting to think.
Throwing up my food didn’t sound like that far fetched of an idea.
Skipping a meal started to sound like a good way to help me not feel guilty for eating “unhealthy” foods.
I feel so ashamed that I ever had those thoughts, and it’s really hard for me to even admit it.
And don’t get me wrong, these thoughts weren’t turning into actions, but my heart was clearly not in the right place.
I don’t say this to be all, “Woe is me,” or to make anyone feel bad for me. I know girls who really do struggle with eating disorders and I am in no way claiming that or trying to draw attention to myself.
I am trying to be transparent and honest though.
This might sound silly, but I started praying that God would help me get control of my thoughts and take the obsession away. And right around that time I heard about flexible dieting and macros.
I heard about it through instagram…go figure.
This lady I follow kept talking about eating poptarts and posting pictures of herself in such good shape. I was so confused.
I started out by doing research on what macros are and how flexible dieting works.
To me it seems like there are two parts to flexible dieting.
The first is macros counting itself. Macro nutrients are just Fats, Carbs, and Proteins. By giving yourself a realistic number of fat, carb, and protein grams per day, your calorie intake becomes much more balanced.
For example, instead of eating a 2000 calorie diet made up of 45% fat, 45% carbs, and 10% protein, you might eat 25% fat, 39% carbs, and 36% protein. This still allows for fun foods, but it also requires you to eat healthier foods too. There’s no way to eat 2000 calories of junk food when 75% of your calories need to come from carbs and protein.
By just changing my macro percentages around, I can eat a combination of yummy food and healthy food and still eat 2000 calories a day. This means I never have to cut out any foods indefinitely. I eat balanced and it prevents me from going under or overboard with food.
For me this has been SO freeing. I can go out to pizza with my family and actually order pizza…not a side salad. Or on the flip side, I can order pizza and not be consumed with guilty thoughts or feel the need to do a second workout.
To balance my macros, I might eat an egg-white omelet with veggies and meat for breakfast, a few favorite snacks, and a chicken salad for lunch.
I plan it out to have enough macros left over for a great pizza dinner with my family.
The second part of macro counting or flexible dieting, is that a lot of people do what’s called a “reverse diet.” I won’t get into that in this post, but I am absolutely convinced that if someone wants to lose weight, this is the safest, smartest, most realistic life changing way to do it.
And you don’t have to purchase any programs or supplements.
Eating ice cream and pizza is not wrong. Refraining from ice cream and pizza is not wrong.
Being a glutton and being overwhelmed with guilt and having obsessive thoughts over food is a whole different story though.
Macro counting gives me parameters and goals and helps me so much. It’s such a practical tool, and I am so thankful God introduced me to something that has helped me gain a little more control in an area that I struggle with so much.
This whole post might seem silly I guess. I know I’m making a big deal over something pretty trivial.
But I think it’s relevant for a lot of people. I know I can’t be the only one.
God created food to fuel our bodies and to be ENJOYED. Food is not something to be earned, abused, or obsessed over.
I know this verse is bigger than just this, but literally – we’re supposed to eat and drink in a way that brings glory to God.
I think it’s justified to put thought into what and how we eat. But I don’t think obsessing over it and worrying about it every second of the day is what we should do either.
Food, like anything else, has the ability to become an object of worship or consume your thoughts and mind. This is something I have to be really mindful of – and sometimes I have to take a big step back and get my priorities straight.
I’m not claiming that counting macros is the only way to eat, but it’s really helped me. I think it’s worth sharing because it’s not as well-known as so many other “diets” or nutritional approaches.
Have you ever heard of and/or tried macro counting? Have you found anything that has helped you gain better control over this area? What’s your nutritional approach?


Top eleven super foods for healthy and beautiful nails nail fact is a mirror to our lifestyle personal hygiene and overall health maintaining.
Healthy nails is equally important as caring for your face and skin often you may notice that your nails have become dry.
Discolored still and brittle to prevent such imperfections you just have to make changes in your dietary routine and consume foods that are rich in protein.
Sink in vitamins here is a list of top 11 foods that will make your nails healthy and pretty so eat your way to beautiful nails here are top 11 super foods for healthy and beautiful nails one milk cheese and yogurt if you want to keep your nails healthy.
You have to include milk and other diary products like cheese and yogurt in your daily diet they are enriched with vitamin b12 protein and calcium.
Wwhich are very vital for making your nails strong and beautiful in addition these protein rich foods help to support the keratin base of your nails and strengthen them from inside as a result your nails will not break or crack off easily to increase the body’s absorption of calcium.
Try having these dairy products with vitamin D enriched foods like mushrooms eggs and tofu two whole grains whole grains are packed with good amount of Iron


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How An Air Fryer Works.
The Air Fryer is a machine that is used to fry your food without using oil. It works using the technology of hot air circulation. The the device uses a hot air which then produces heat currents that are used to cook the food. The heat currents produced circulates inside the basket and cooks the food. The a machine uses hot air to cook the food and not oil. Snacks and chips require a lot of oil to cook and using this device you don’t need oil. The best air fryer to use in homes or offices makes use of rapid air technology to fry food using less or no oil.
An air fryer comprises a fan and heating elements. When the heating elements are provided with enough heat, they become hot. The air that is inside the basket of the machine become warm. The work of the fan is to blow the hot air around making it circulate within the inside of the air fryer. The food is cooked by this rapidly hot air striking it in all directions. The first process is to put the food in the basket of the machine and to convert the power on. You should set the temperature to the appropriate temperature required to cook the food. Setting the required time on the timer is the third step. The air around the basket heats up producing a cooked inside and crunchy outer layer to your food. While the food is halfway cooked, you should shake it through the cooking process so as to cook evenly. The modern air fryers are constructed with integrated air filters which prevent the smell from filling your house.
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There are many reasons why one might have or need to have a minimalist kitchen.
One might be a new bride or a college student away from home for the first time, and need to make do and get by while slowly adding to kitchen supplies as need and finances meet each other.
One might have a small place without much space, and need to minimize the junk that takes up space.
One might be moving and need to reduce the 'stuff' that will be transported.
Understand that I do not really have a minimalist kitchen, although I have gotten by with one before. I had far more than half my kitchen goodies in storage for almost three years, so I know I can do minimalist, but the truth is, I like my kitchen gadgets too much to have left as many of them in storage as I should have.
But if you are just starting out, or you're moving and need the smallest amount of stuff possible, or you are in a tiny kitchen and need to make space, here are some tips that might help spark your own ideas for simplifying your stuff down to a minimalist kitchen:
1. Kitchen towels can double as hotpads. Just fold them up very well, and be careful. Do I like my hotpads? Very much. But I can function without them if I need to.
2. Turn a glass upside down and use it to cut biscuits and round cookies. I don't remember my mother ever using anything else to make biscuits or rolls. Actually, you can just use your hands to make rolls in a quick, assembly line fashion as a baker once taught me. I demonstrate her method here.
3. Nobody needs a cake tester. A fork, toothpick, a straw from an old-fashioned broom, or a bit of raw spaghetti will each work just as well.
4. In a pinch a bottle works as a rolling pin. It needs to be about the shape of an old glass soda bottle, so something like a bottle of ketchup, a bottle of worcestershire sauce or soy sauce will work. If you fill it up with ice water and put the lid on tightly you have a great rolling pin for keeping your pie crust flaky.
5. While I vastly prefer a good pastry Blender for blending fats into flours for biscuits and quick breads, you can cut butter into flour as for biscuits or pie crust by using two knives or a fork. My mother never had one, and she made a lot of biscuits and pies. I never owned a pastry cutter until I was nearly 30, and I made a lot of pies and biscuits in that time-frame. What also works is your clean fingers. Wash your hands well, rinse them with cold water, drop small bits of fat into the flour and pick up a palmful at a time and gently rub your hands together until all the flour and fat are mixed together. Work quickly, and this works pretty well.
6. If you are crushed for space and/or funds, you don't have to have a spray bottle of oil such as PAM. I never use the stuff. You can spread oil on your baking sheets the old fashioned way, with your hands, or the other old fashioned way, with your children's hands. There are spray bottles you can fill yourself, but I found they usually end up getting clogged up and I returned to the use of my hands.
7. A colander is really, really handy, in fact, of all the 'dispensable' things on this list, this is the least dispensable. However, it is a tool I lived without for years. You can get by with a little coordination and a cooking pan with a lid. You just carefully hold the lid cracked a wee bit and tilt your pan to pour the liquid out (using your towel for a hot-pad, of course) while holding the lid and the sides of the pan. It's a good idea to pour the liquid into a bowl in the sink rather than directly into the sink, so that if you drop your pan the pasta won't go in the sink. Pour away from you, not towards you. Ladle out some of the liquid first to make the pot lighter and easier to poor. If you have a steamer basket you can have that double as a colander- put it inside a bowl or pan and ladle the food from pan to steamer basket. Or, ideally, get a colander but make sure it's one that can also double as a steamer.
8. A vegetable peeler can be used in place of a cheese slicer. Some people use a paring knife, but I never mastered the art and skill of paring fruits and vegetables well with a knife.
9. A giant mixing bowl is a very nice thing for a large family to have, but you can also use a large, clean bucket, and even an ice-chest. I have mixed yeast breads in buckets and large pasta salads in ice-chests before.
10. Specialty racks just for cooling your cookies- I've never owned one and neither did my mother. She would tear apart brown paper bags, spread them open on the counter or table, and use a spatula to get the cookies off the pan and onto the paper. Brown paper bags are harder to come by, now, but a clean counter also works well.
11. Citrus Zester- many people never zest citrus and use it in recipes at all. However, I love the sweet burst of flavor that the zest of a citrus peel gives to food, foods like Fennel Salad, wheat-free lemon poppyseed banana bread, lemon love-notes, or my special chocolate orange pound-cake?
I finally found a good citrus zester at a thrift shop, but for years what I did instead was to store all citrus peels in a container in the freezer. When I needed the zest of citrus, I used my vegetable peeler to peel off a bit of orange or lemon peel (the colored bit, not the white) and then I used a pair of child's scissors to snip the rind into my batter.
12. Grain Mill- I love my grain mill. But if you don't have one, there are two ideas I have for making do without. One is to find a friend who has one and grind grains and legumes in hers, keeping the flours in the freezer. The other is to make the blender pancake batter like this one, which grinds the grains in the blender with the liquid ingredients.
Some people consider tongs to be dispensable. I am not one of them. Tongs are good, in lieu of collanders, for scoooping out spaghetti. IN lieu of pot holders they are good for pulling out the oven racks, for serving salads, for serving pasta, lifting jars and tiny dishes out of hot water baths, reaching the jars that are up high inthe cupboard, turning cake pans in the oven (so you don't put your thumb in the top of the cake), serving ice, lifting, turning, stirring, moving, picking up and putting down. We must have our tongs.=)
What are some of your substitutions?