Hey, fellow cat lover! We all want our furry friends to lead happy, healthy lives, right? Well, a big part of that is what we feed them. Let’s dive into the fascinating world of feline nutrition and explore how we can give our cats the best diet possible.
Understanding your cat’s nutritional needs
So, what do our cats really need in their diet? Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they require a diet high in protein. They also need certain vitamins and minerals that are found mainly in meat. But that doesn’t mean you just toss them a steak and call it a day. It’s a bit more complex than that!
Most importantly, cats need a balanced diet. This means they need the right proportions of protein, fats, carbs, and nutrients to stay healthy. Too much or too little of anything can lead to health problems. So, it’s all about balance.
Decoding the mystery of cat food labels
Cat food labels can be pretty confusing. What does all that jargon really mean? And how do we know what’s good for our cats and what’s not? The key is to look for foods that list a source of animal protein as the first ingredient. This indicates that the food is high in protein, which is essential for cats.
But what about ‘diet cat food‘? This term is often used for foods that are lower in calories and fat, designed for cats who need to lose weight. But remember, not all diet cat foods are created equal. Some may still be high in carbs or lack essential nutrients. So, always check the label carefully.
Transitioning to healthier food options
Now that we know what our cats need, how do we get them to eat healthier? The key is gradual transition. Suddenly changing your cat’s diet can lead to digestive upset or even cause them to reject the new food altogether. So, slow and steady wins the race here!
How to make the switch without stressing your kitty
To switch your cat to a new food, start by mixing a small amount of the new food with their current food. Gradually increase the amount of new food over a week or two until they’re eating only the new food. This gives your cat’s digestive system time to adjust and helps them accept the new food.
Maintaining your cat’s new diet
Maintaining your cat’s new diet is just as important as making the switch. This means sticking to the new diet and not giving in to those pleading kitty eyes asking for treats! It can be tough, but remember, it’s for their own good.
Monitoring progress and adjusting as needed
Finally, keep an eye on your cat’s weight and overall health after making dietary changes. Are they maintaining a healthy weight? Do they seem more energetic? If something doesn’t seem right, don’t hesitate to consult with your vet. They can help you fine-tune your cat’s diet to meet their specific needs.
In the end, it’s all about providing our beloved feline friends with the best nutrition possible. And with a bit of knowledge and effort, we can do just that. Happy feeding!


Absolutely the best Chinese food in Fredericksburg. Always fresh, hot and never greasy. The hot and sour soup is incredible.
Fast delivery and good food
Good value and great food. Best Chinese takeout in Fredericksburg.
Food is always amazing but they forgot my crabmeat wontons.
The general to ck was tasty but the crispy fish was great! Great service
Always delicious, hot and on time! Delivery or dine...love the service and food!
This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in all of Fburg, if not all of Virginia! From the drivers to the FOH staff, the customer service is always excellent. The only reason I knocked off one star is the cost of fried rice when ordering a dinner...
Arrived in a timely matter and food was hot and delicious!
Everything came just as ordered; )
Best chinese food in Fredericksburg
This was my second time ordering. The delivery was quick and the food was good. I am not a big fan of the regular egg rolls. I like shrimp rolls a lot better which is not offered. I've ordered the shrimp and chicken spring rolls which are great.
Any questions please call us.
Taste of China
5030 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
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Dinners are provided to anyone who calls and reserves one. There is no charge but donations are accepted to help us help our community.
You can drive through our parking lot and pick up the meals, have them delivered by our volunteers or you can join others at 5 PM in Bartlett Hall at the church and have dinner with others.
Help is needed to continue this important ministry to our community. Everyone is welcome. If you have an hour or the day, if your a culinary expert or just willing to do what you are told all help is welcomed. You do not need to be a member of the church to participate. Contact the church office at 814-837-7120 if you need more information or if you are ordering food.
October 20 – Hamburger gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, applesauce
October 27 – Hamloaf, parsley buttered potatoes, broccoli & cauliflower, pumpkin dessert
November 3 – Beef stroganoff over noodles, green beans, fruit cup
November 10 – Spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic bread, brownie
November 17 – Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables, cranberry sauce, pumpkin slab pie
November 24 – Ham salad on a croissant, chips, potato salad, cookie
10,000 meals and counting.
Anyone that would like to help with these meals in any way can contact the church office and someone will be in touch with you. A big thank you to all who help make this a success for our community.


POV: Amazon Buys Whole Foods Market
Amazon is acquiring upscale, organic grocery chain, Whole Foods Market, for $13.7Bn. Whole Foods currently operates two retail formats (premium Whole Foods Market and lower-cost 365 by Whole Foods) with 460 stores across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Details and Implications
If the deal passes then Amazon, which accounts for nearly half of all online retail sales in the US, will see an immediate six-fold boost in its share of the grocery market as a result. Although the company’s total share of that market will remain relatively small (1.4%), stock prices of competing retailers Walmart, Kroger, Costco etc. were all down on the prospect that Amazon will leverage a huge national market of consumers and its prowess in supply chain management and innovation to dominate the market over the long-term.
Over the past few years, Amazon has been aggressively testing strategies to appeal to local bricks and mortar shoppers. The company is expanding its chain of physical bookstores and has expanded its online 1-hour delivery business, Prime Now, to 20+ markets. Amazon Fresh and Amazon Pantry, which deliver fresh food and pantry items purchased online, are also now available in 35 markets. Earlier this year, the company launched AmazonGo, a tech-forward, bricks and mortar grocery store that detects users placing items in their shopping cart. No check-out needed.
Although the company now has a significant retail footprint, the opportunity in the $700 to $800 billion dollar grocery market may still be online. Grocery purchases today are significantly under-represented as a portion of online sales compared to other categories. According to a 2016 e-marketer report, just 22% of grocery shoppers purchase groceries digitally today. Amazon and third party online retailers comprise just % 17 of that market. One limitation, until now, may have been supply chain economics. With the acquisition of 460 Whole Foods stores, fresh groceries, pantry products, and in some states, alcohol, are now just a click away and deliverable, likely within a 30 mile radius. With stores doubling as shipping warehouses and cooling facilities for groceries, Amazon will likely expand Prime Now, Amazon Fresh and Pantry to customers across the US.
Shop+, Mindshare’s specialist retail media practice, believes that although it’s unlikely that much will change in the short term, CPG brands may one day track media investment returns with more complete (online-offline) media attribution than currently enjoyed. However, the merger may also produce new challenges. Brands with presence on Amazon should assume that Whole Foods’ 365 brand will very quickly begin to compete for digital shelf-space on Amazon.com and will do so at lower prices. It’s also likely that these products will become the default Amazon’s choice products in the grocery category, as has been the case with other Amazon private label products.
Marketers with an eye on Amazon should take care to manage their product portfolio on Amazon, ensuring that their product detail pages focus on getting SEO right, are outfitted with up-to-date images, and map towards Amazon A+ content. Brands should also not overlook new media opportunities in voice-shopping, such as Alexa Sponsored Ads, and Alexa skill development to stay top of mind with Amazon shoppers, to cement category leadership, and to defend their digital shelf.
Combined, Amazon and Whole Foods Market will hold less than 2% of the national US market, but will provide new opportunities for Amazon to expand its Prime Now, Fresh and Pantry Platforms. The deal has also accelerated Amazon’s ownership of higher-margin, private label products, under the 365 label, which may impact branded product shelf position on Amazon.com and highlights the need for brands to manage their Amazon presence with rigor and diligence.


A fantastic cake for my daughter going off travelling for a year. The detail was amazing and literally everyone thought it was the best cake they had seen. Not only did it look great but it tasted great too.
Have found my cake maker for all future cakes. Thank you once again Gina the cake was truly amazing!
Hi Gina, We just wanted to thank you so much for providing such a wonderful cake for my 50th birthday. It was great to meet you beforehand and go through ideas that we had. Your guidance, creativity and expertise changed my original 'globe only' idea into a masterpiece. It was the talk of the party and even now, whilst we're abroad, the photos are still being shown to all. It tasted delicious too! We will be recommending you to all in the future as well as using your services again on the next 'big bash'! I cannot wait to see the cake on your gallery. Thank you again. Wendy & Garyx
Hugh's cake was an absolute triumph!
Everybody loved it! So clever to get the writing on the book too.
Wonderful - many thanks.
Just wanted to say thank you so much for the fantastic cakes once again. The boom beach one was not only the talk of our party but of the other two parties happening at the same time. Everyone was very complementary about the first communion cake as well. I passed out your details several times.
We will be back end of June for Alexander's birthday.
Gina made a bespoke cake for my son's 1st and my husband's 40th birthday party. The cake was a 3D image of a camper van we rented on our recent holiday. I sent a few pictures to Gina and she recreated the camper van in her delicious sugar masterpiece. The cake really made an impact on all the guests and was delicious as well. Highly recommended! x
We won at the 2023 Kingston Borough Business Awards!
We have been awarded the Highly Commended Award for Excellence in Food & Beverage.


Our company is today one of the market leaders in pig production. We have production capacity for about 4.000 sows and we annually produce 130.000 pigs for local market (sold at 110kg).
Wherever possible our company is following multi-siting production principle where sows and fatteners are in separated locations.
We produce pigs in 4 farms. Since 2001 all of our farms went through major renovation of production facilities in which we now operate according worldwide best practices.
Pig production cycle consists of 4 phases:
1. insemination of sow;
3. weaning piglets;
4. growing weaners to slaughter pig.
The whole process since insemination until sales of slaughter pig takes typically 42-43 weeks. According to production cycle we also distinguish between reproduction and fatteners farms.
Production site in Jesenské (Farm Domafala, see picture bellow) belongs to reproduction farms where inseminations and farrowings are conducted. Here we have all sows and piglets till they are weaned.


Diamond Naturals is our go-to feed at Breck Kennels. Over the years we have tried different feeds for various reasons. We seem to always come back to Diamond Naturals. This is a corn free feed that has a high percentage of its protein coming from meat. The source of a feed's protein is very important. To help our dogs absorb as many of the nutrients as possible this feed has several chelated minerals along with probiotics added in. The formulas for the adults dogs also contain Chondroitin and Glucosamine for healthy joints. With healthy coats, great muscle definition, and top notch energy levels, we couldn't be more happy with this feed. Below you will see what formulas we feed our dogs at different stages in their lives. Feel free to click on the pictures of the dog food bags to learn more about that specific formula. You may also click on the Dog Food Advisor icon at the bottom to get an idea of how this feed rates among some of the other top feeds on the market.
We start all of our puppies off on Diamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy. We also feed this formula to our pregnant and lactating females. We keep puppies on this formula until they are 16 months old. This may seem like a long time to some people but we find it is very important to keep our puppies on a puppy food for this amount of time as there are good amounts of DHA for proper brain and vision development. It also contains Calcium and Phosphorus for ideal bone and joint development. Large Breed Puppy contains 27% protein and 15% fat.
Once our dogs graduate from the puppy stage we move them to the Diamond Naturals Extreme Athlete formula. This formula is loaded for the hunting/working dogs. Extreme Athlete contains 32% protein and 25% fat. 91% of the protein source is from meat. You will find joint supplements for the active dogs in this formula along with it being enhanced with superfoods and guaranteed probiotics. This is a feed that will keep your dog(s) in top shape even in the most trying environments. We keep our dogs on this formula until they are 7 years old and/or their metabolism and physical requirements have changed due to age.
When it is time, due to age or changes in metabolism and activity in the later years, we make the transition to Diamond Naturals Large Breed Chicken & Rice. This formula contains joint supplements, probiotics, and the superfoods that the Extreme Athlete formula contains but with a lower protein (23%) and fat (13%) content to keep our older dogs weight in check as they begin to slow down. The Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids help keep the skin and coat of our aging dogs in top shape as well.


Why cook with beer?
Do's and don'ts
Small beer bottles
When you have beer left over after cooking, it's easy to drink that same beer afterwards with the dish you prepared. This can be a good idea to extend the taste in the dish, but it doesn't always have to be that way. Combining with another matching beer can bring out the flavours of both the dish and the beer you are drinking. Therefore, use smaller bottles of beer rather than large bottles when cooking. This way you won't have any or less beer left over after cooking and you can choose which beer to drink with your dish.
Taste is everythingSuggestions
Have the same tastes in the beer and in the dish as much as possible to enhance the experience: sweet with sweet, bitter with bitter, fruity with summer dishes, spicy beers with winter dishes, ... Or go for opposite tastes to create a new experience: salty with sweet, spicy with refreshing, ... This principle is also important in beer pairing.
Beer with pronounced and special taste components can lift your dish to a higher level. A tasteless beer doesn't add much to your dish. You better leave it in the cupboard.
The cooking time can influence the bitterness of the dish. The longer beer cooks, the more bitter the taste. For a dish that has to simmer for a long time, choose a beer that is not too bitter or add the beer 10 to 15 minutes before the end so it doesn't boil down.
Slowly but surelyAdding too much beer at once can also overpower the bitter taste of hops in the dish. For a balanced dose it is best to add the beer a little at a time. Has the dish become too bitter? Then you can solve it by adding sugar (pure, in sweet fruits such as sultanas and prunes or in sweet vegetables such as carrots and peppers), lemon juice, cream or a thickener. These ingredients can bring the dish back into balance.
The golden rule that all chefs repeat several times: taste, taste, taste! Keep tasting during the whole cooking process. This way you can intervene and correct in time when a certain taste dominates.
ExperimentDid a dish go wrong or did you combine some flavours that don't seem to go so well together? Learn from your own mistakes and don't let it hold back your creativity. Keep improving and experimenting to create new and tasty combinations.


Spicy Aioli Recipes
If you are trying to make a recipe and also are stressed that it will certainly be too hot for your preference, after that take into consideration providing some spicier aioli. Spicy aioli dishes are easily found and also you could make your own meal which will be a little bit on the warm side. There are lots of manner ins which you can utilize the aioli in your recipes and also this post will reveal you the various methods which you can serve it. If you have never ever come across aioli before then it is a sort of spicy aioli sauce. They are typically utilized to come with meats such as steak and also it is in fact the hotness of the aioli that will certainly include an actual zest to the meat as well as the flavour. You might wonder what aioli recipe is. As a matter of fact, it is actually an Italian style of cooking where it is incorporated with other components in order to make a truly fantastic recipe. Aioli comes from the Greek words which indicate “warm” and also it was first developed in Italy and ended up being popular in Spain in the 19th century. Actually, in Spain, it is usually served with pork dishes instead of meat. You can make use of aioli to offer the food that real Italian taste. For instance, you could give steak a spicy aioli and utilize it as a base for a steak tartare. The tartare can be made with beef or lamb. You can also offer it with lamb or beef. There are many people that take pleasure in making their very own ravioli dishes as there are numerous various kinds to select from. Nevertheless, if you desire something that tastes far better than one that you have actually purchased, you will certainly need to discover a dish online. Although there are several recipes to select from, you ought to keep in mind that not every one of them have the same levels of spiciness. For instance, you could get one that is a lot more intense than an additional. You need to constantly take a few minutes to read through the aioli dishes that you discover before attempting them out. By doing this, you will certainly know precisely what the recipe is and also it will certainly be easier for you to serve it to your guests without having to bother with too much warm. If you want to make your own aioli dish, you will certainly need to acquire the aioli ingredients and afterwards you can prepare it according to the dish. Actually, there are several recipes that you can discover on the web that are prepared utilizing fresh veggies, which makes them even better when it pertains to offering your guests with a healthy option to routine food. If you do decide to develop your own aioli recipe, you can additionally make use of shop purchased aioli. This is one of the most typical kind of aioli yet it is fairly expensive and it is likewise not like utilizing fresh vegetables.


Moorside Farm & Cottage is the actualisation of a dream that we started talking about well over 12 years ago.
We met in London while both working for Gordon Ramsay and moved to Dubai shortly after where we spent almost eleven years building our careers (Scott as a hugely successful award-winning chef and restaurateur and Emily as a well-regarded journalist and food writer) and our family (we have three little ones Georgia (6) and Beatrix (3) and Alexander (1).
When the opportunity to buy what would be become Moorside Farm came up, we both knew it wasn’t to be missed and we relocated to Scotland in the summer of 2021.
We started by completely re-renovating what is now Moorside Cottage and have huge plans for the future of the farm – there is honey to be made, beer to be brewed, fruit and veg to be grown and harvested, pizza ovens to be fired up.
We’re passionate about great experiences, making memories and celebrating Scotland and all the local produce, producers and beauty spots the country has to offer.
We’d love you to visit and do the same.


Grilled Whole Mullet
Turns out I enjoy brutish eating.
It's a rare sight, one I hope to make ordinary, but when in the presence of grilled whole fish, I'll pick it apart with my fingers until the skeleton is as bare as a scientific drawing.
That a whole fish offers more flavor than a plastic-wrapped filet is certain in my mind. Some of the juiciest, fattiest morsels are hidden between the petite ribs near the fish's hemal spine. I'll parse through it all, picking teeny bones from tiny bites and becoming an oily wreck in need of a napkin. It feels a little primal. When I'm done, there's nothing on the bone.
As one who's not prone to outdoor, fishing pole-accompanied excursions toward north Georgia's lakes and streams, which is in itself a shame, meetings between writer and grilled fresh fish dinner are too often held to once-a-year seaside vacations, when a hopeful boat trip might return with a small bluefish or, if we're lucky, a red snapper.
But a relationship made through social media ‑ a relationship shared, I believe, by a number of wild and fresh seafood enthusiasts in Athens ‑ I am able to benefit from one local fisherman's trips to the coast. A message hits my inbox when a cooler full of mullet, as a most recent example, is on its way from the Atlantic Ocean to our city. I reply and mullet comes quickly to my door, arriving cleaned and missing its head, which is not as I would have preferred, but whatever.
Then it's off to the grill. I believe that, just like a whole chicken roasting in an oven, a fish comes off the grill tasting spectacular with only olive oil, salt and pepper. From that base, it's easy to get inventive. The following is adapted from a basic grill fish recipe from Bon Appetit magazine. The recipe makes for a perfect taco filling, adding a spicy slaw or salsa. Skip adding cheese.
Thyme-Lime Grilled Mullet
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time (not including grill set-up): 10-15
3 1 to 1 ½ pound mullet, or any smallish fish, gutted, de-scaled and cleaned.
2 limes, zested then sliced into rounds
sprigs of thyme, about a half bunch of the fresh herb
5 garlic cloves, smashed
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil
Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to medium-high. Before placing grill on top of coals, rub small amount of oil on grill
Cut three small slits spaced at least 1 ½ inch apart into fish from about an inch down from the dorsal side to an inch before the pelvic side. Flip fish and repeat. These help the fish cook thoroughly and quickly.
In a molcajete or small mixing bowl, mix together lime zest, chili powder, cumin, and salt and pepper. If using whole cumin or pepper, grind coarsely. Coat fish in seasoning inside and out.
Distribute thyme evenly between fish and stuff into cavity.
Add garlic into cavity.
Stuff limes into fish so that some rind is poking out from cavity but is not falling out.
Rub fish with olive oil.
Grill fish for 4-5 minutes. Resist urge to flip if skin does not loose itself easily from grill. Let it get crispy. Rub a small amount of olive on metal spatula before using it to turn fish.
Flip onto other side and grill for another 4-5 minutes.
Transfer to platter and serve.


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7-day DASH menu
Sample diet for the Dash diet
By Tamás Nagy
This is a 1200 calorie DASH diet meal plan to help you lose weight, lower blood pressure and prevent diabetes.
Based on an article by Victoria Seaver, M.S., R.D., Digital Meal Plan Editor.
Voted the best diet in the world for 8 years in a row and 9 times in 2019, the DASH diet can help you achieve your health goals.
The original aim of the DASH diet was to reduce high blood pressure, which it has been proven to do.
But even if you don’t have high blood pressure, you may still benefit from trying the DASH diet, as research has shown it’s perfect for dieters and diabetics. Plus, it’s easy to follow a nutritious diet.
The DASH diet focuses on what you can eat, not what you can’t. It also has a big advantage over today’s trendy diets such as the ketogenic diet which excludes a lot of food groups. The basic idea is to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, choose whole grains instead of refined, include calcium-rich dairy products in your diet and small amounts of lean meat and fish.
By eating plenty of healthy ‘whole’ foods every day, you naturally exclude not-so-healthy foods (added sugar, unhealthy fats).
With this one-week meal plan, we make it even easier for you to follow a DASH diet of healthy and delicious snacks.
Breakfast (266 calories) Egg toast with salsa
Elevenses (102 calories) Cinnamon pear
Lunch (325 calories) 1 serving vegetable & hummus sandwich
Snack (48 calories) Raspberry
Dinner (316 calories, 2 servings 632 calories) salmon with lemon
Daily summary: 1058 calories
Breakfast (258 calories) Add honey yoghurt
Elevenses (52 calories) Grapes
Lunch (350 calories) White bean & avocado salad Vinaigrette dressing
Dinner (473 calories, 4 servings 1886 calories) Whole roasted spicy cauliflower; chocolate walnut butter bites
Daily total: 1168 calories
Breakfast (266 calories)1 serving peanut butter and cinnamon toast
Elevenses (64 calories)1 glass of raspberries
Lunch (342 calories) 1 serving salmon pita sandwich; 1 glass of grapes
Snack (102 calories) Cinnamon pear
Dinner (369 calories/serving ) Honey and lime chicken salad with avocado and tomato; 1 mandarin
Daily summary: 1212 calories
Breakfast (251 calories) Yoghurt with nuts and raspberries
Elevenses (51 calories) Cinnamon apple
Lunch (332 calories) 1 White bean, toast with avocado; Mixed salad
Snack (30 calories) Plum
Dinner (472 calories/serving) Stuffed sweet potato with hummus garnish; 1 mandarin
Daily summary: 1181 calories
Breakfast (266 calories) 1 serving peanut butter toast
Elevenses (70 calories) 2 mandarins
Lunch (323 calories) Mixed salad with tarragon yoghurt sauce
Snack (104 calories) Grapes
Dinner (357 calories/serving ) Chilli and honey chicken breast


Story by Noah Botwinick, contributing author for the PeoplePlanetProfitBlog.com.
Beef Production and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Background of Beef Production in the US
Beef cattle production represents the largest individual single portion of US agriculture today. In fact, roughly 35% of all farms in the US are beef-producing farms. The U.S. beef industry is made up of more than 1 million businesses, farms and ranches, and there are more than 800,000 ranchers and cattle producers in the United States. The retail equivalent value of the U.S. beef industry in 2011 was $79 billion and total U.S. beef consumption in the same year was 25.6 billion pounds. The value of US cattle and calf production in 2011 was $45.2 billion, and total US beef production measured in commercial carcass weight in 2011 was 26.29 billion pounds. In 2012, 90.8 million cows were produced.
Negative Impacts of Beef Production
Producing all this beef leaves a large carbon footprint on the environment. According to the National Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the meat industry is responsible for approximately 18 percent of the 36 billion tons of “CO2-equivelant” greenhouse gases that are emitted into the atmosphere on a yearly basis. To put this figure in perspective, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, electricity generation is responsible for 33% of total greenhouse gas emissions; transportation is responsible for 26%, industrial use accounts for roughly 11%, and residential and commercial uses are responsible for about 8%. According to the FAO, the amount of greenhouse gases that are produced in order to make half a pound of hamburger meat is equivalent to the amount of gases that are released when driving a 3,000 pound car for 10 miles.
Some of the adverse environmental effects of the beef production industry include:
- Deforestation: Producing large amounts of beef requires large amount of cattle, and large amounts of cattle requires large amounts of land. Additionally, asides for just the land required for grazing, the beef industry also takes up huge amounts of land to grow the crops used to make feed for the cattle. As a result, the land used for beef production purposes takes up almost a third of the earth’s total land surface. Making all this land usable for beef production requires clearing away large areas of land, lots of which was previously occupied by forests.
- In Brazil, for instance, an average of 19,368 square kilometers of the Amazon rainforest was cut down every year between 2000 and 2007 to produce land to for cattle to graze on.
- This has serious negative effects on biodiversity and introduces new, deadly diseases into the human population through zoonosis.
- Desertification and Soil Erosion: Each animal that is allowed to graze consumes roughly 10,800 pounds of vegetation a year, in addition to the vegetation and soil that is trampled and ruined by the 24 pounds of force per square inch from the animals’ hooves. As a result of these effects, cattle production is quickly transforming usable land into desert in America and elsewhere around the globe.
- According to a UN report from 1991, 685 million acres of usable land in the western US is becoming ruined by overgrazing and other problems. Approximately a third of the topsoil in the US has been lost as a result of overgrazing and raising crops to feed livestock, and about seven billion tons of soil in the US has already become eroded, mostly as a result of overgrazing and planting crops to feed cattle and other animals. According to the Worldwatch Institute, 35 pounds of American topsoil becomes eroded just to produce one pound of feedlot steak.
- Water Scarcity: In the US, an estimated 50% of the total used water goes to provide drinking water for cattle and other livestock and for growing feed for cattle. As a result, US freshwater reserves have become significantly reduced, and water shortages have become severe, particularly in the Western US.
- It takes hundreds of gallons of water to produce just one pound of grain-fed steak.
- Water and Air Pollution: The main non-point source of water pollution in the US is organic waste that comes from cattle and other livestock, pesticides, agricultural salts, chemical fertilizers and sediments.
- Cattle can produce an estimated 1 billion tons of organic waste per year, and the average feedlot steer make more than 47 pounds of manure every day. There are approximately 42,000 feedlots in the US, and the average 10,000 animal feedlot can create 500,000 pounds of manure in 24 hours.
- Large amounts of this manure is stored in manure lagoons, the runoff and leaching from which can end up surface and groundwater and pollute nearby drinking water. The runoff of manure contains nitrogen and phosphorus and can cause eutrophication and dead zones from increased algae production in water. Additionally, the manure emits ammonia into the air, which can cause respiratory diseases when inhaled.
- Global Warming: As mentioned, cattle and beef production is a major producer of carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and methane, all of which contribute significantly to global warming. This comes from burning forests to create grazing land for cattle and from burning large quantities of agricultural waste from feed crops.
- For every 55 square feet of rain forest that is cleared for grazing, roughly 500 pounds of carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere.
- Carbon dioxide is also generated by the fuel that is used in the mechanized agricultural production of feed crops for cattle and other livestock; considering that about 70 percent of the grain produced in the US is used for animal feed, this is a lot of carbon dioxide emissions.
- Petrochemical fertilizers are used to produce feed crops for grain-fed cattle, and this generates nitrous oxide, which accounts for 6 percent of the earth’s greenhouse gases.
- Another major contributor to the earth’s greenhouse gases is methane, much of which is produced from cattle belches and flatulation. One methane molecule traps almost 25 times as much solar heat as a molecule of carbon dioxide, and roughly 60 million tons of methane are produced each year just from cattle alone.
- Antibiotic Resistance: Many cattle are confined to small living spaces and are fed a diet of corn, which is not their natural food. They are often treated with antibiotics to keep them healthy and to promote growth. Roughly 70% of all antibiotics in the US are given to livestock for these purposes. The issue is that widespread use of antibiotic results in the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which is increasingly becoming a health problem both in the US and abroad.
Efforts to Decrease Negative Impacts
As the human population continues to increase, so does the need for meat. As a result, the US and other countries are constantly raising more cattle and clearing more land. If beef producers continue their current practices, negative impacts on the earth will be devastating. According to a report by the FAO, the environmental damage that comes from livestock may double by the year 2050. Fortunately, there have been several measures taken to reduce these adverse effects from the beef industry.
- The government of Brazil is undertaking efforts to reduce its rate of deforestation by 80% in the next 7 years by making laws that require landowners, branches of government and business to maintain up to 80% of native vegetation on private lands in the Amazon region. Brazil is also working to create management plans for the land that is better for the environment.
- If managed properly, manure can be used as an important source of nutrients and organic matter when used as a fertilizer.
- Another reform that would be beneficial for the environment is the intensification of the cattle industry. This would lead to less land being used to produce the same amount of beef. This would produce less greenhouse gases, use less fossil fuels, waste less land and use up less water. Intensification is implemented through Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, or CAFOs.
- If cattle grazing is properly managed, it can actually have positive environmental effects on native herbs and forbs. By properly managing grazing lands through managed intensive rotational grazing and grazing at low intensities, it can lead to increased recapture of carbon dioxide, fewer ammonia emissions into the atmosphere, reduced soil erosion, better air quality as well as less water pollution.
- To reduce methane emissions, management methods include genetic selection, immunization, changing the livestock’s diet and grazing management. Although cattle that eat forage emit more methane than cattle that are fed grain, methane emissions from forage-fed cattle are offset by the increased carbon recapture of grazing pastures.


Whole Suffolk Chicken 1.5-1.7kg
£ 5.50 GBP
Whole Suffolk Chicken 1.8-2.1kg
£ 6.48 GBP
Beef Topside Roasting Joint 2-2.2kg
£ 18.33 GBP
Cardington Sirloin Roasting Joint 2.2-2.4kg
£ 32.95 GBP
Beef Ribeye Steak Aged 280g/10oz
£ 7.54 GBP
Pork Loin Rind on (Small) 2.2 - 2.4kg Each
£ 11.75 GBP
Pork Loin Steaks Rind On 6oz/170g Each
£ 1.35 GBP
Boneless Lamb Leg 2-2.4kg
£ 23.95 GBP
Cote De Boeuf 900g-1kg (Himalayan 28 day Salt Aged)/ Each
£ 19.00 GBP
Prime UK Beef Aged in our Himalayan Salt Room, ideal for 2 to share.
Jersey Oysters (6 pack) Fresh
£ 7.20 GBP
Live oysters in the shell unopened, Order by Tuesday 12noon for delivery Friday.
Scallops in Half Shell (6 pack)
£ 9.00 GBP
Dayboat scallops cleaned and presented in the half shell. Order by Tuesday 12noon for delivery Friday.
West Country Dressed Crab 170g each
£ 4.90 GBP
Freshly picked Crab dressed and served in the shell with pasteurised crab meat. Order by 12noon for delivery Friday.
*Freshly Cooked Whole Crevettes 40-60 count in 1kg pack
£ 13.90 GBP
Ready to eat Crevettes either cold or gently fry with a little garlic butter.
Order by Tuesday 12noon for delivery Friday
Lamb Rack (4 bone French Trimmed) Each
£ 6.50 GBP
Roast this tender cut of Lamb and serve it pink. A lovely treat for this time of the year.
Beef fillet steak 170g/6oz Each
£ 6.80 GBP
Melt in the mouth steak ideal for that special meal


1) Eat for LIFE! Retrain your mind to think of food as energy to live, love & move.
2) Recognise & believe that fresh, nourishing food is a treat, not things like fizzy cordial, sweets, alcohol or crappy takeaways ……. Live by this & reap the rewards.
3) Remove temptation from the cupboard …… the guests would rather you remove the bickies from the cupboard & be healthy. That way you won’t have to keep replacing those bickies you say are for the guests.
4) Be organised. Cut vegies up in advance so salads, vegie soups & stir-fry’s are ready to go. Invest in good food saving containers to help store these pre-prepared meals so they last longer.
5) Learn what healthy portion sizes look like & always eat from a plate or bowl. NO PICKING! (I’m a shocker for this one)
6) Reduce sugar intake where possible. It’s in almost everything these days. The less sugar you have, the less you will crave (very true). Try to use natural alternatives in things such as bickies & cakes. I love to use fruit to sweeten muffins, cakes & bickies that the kids love. Banana & date area favourite! Check out the web for ideas, there’s heaps!
7) There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to the right eating plan. Learn what the best foods are for your body type by listening to your body (do certain things make you bloated, gassy etc)
8) Include a good source of protein in every meal (think, lean meat, nuts…) & try to keep carbohydrate consumption to plant based sources (such as corn, seeds & carrots)
9) As you might gather I am not going to tell you exactly what to eat. Chances are you already know what is good for you & where your poor eating habits lie. Cut the crap, stop the excuses & make a change! Each time you make it through a day or even half a day of good eating is one more day of good health & nourishment for your body!
10) If you need a written eating plan to follow, jump online & utilise one of many free apps or programs with healthy eating plans available. And if you feel you need more help, get a referral to a dietician. If you do not feel comfortable with the dietician you are referred to, ask to see someone else. This is super important to ensure you get results!
IF WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS NOT WORKING, CHANGE WHAT YOU ARE DOING!
11) Don’t be scared of food or meal times….. Be smart & ENJOY!


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Weight loss is within the reach of everyone. It just takes educating yourself about the best way for you to lose weight. Everyone is not the same. This article can help you find ways that are best for you to use when losing weight. Knowledge and motivation can make losing weight a reachable goal.
An easy way to cut calories from a meal or snack is to cut back on what you're adding to it. A cheesy pizza is still a cheesy pizza with less cheese or low-fat cheese, and a decadent birthday cake is still a wonderful sweet snack when made with egg whites instead of full eggs and low fat margarine instead of butter, but the amount of calories in each of those can vary greatly.
Eating your fat is important for losing weight. There are bad fats and good fats. Bad fats are saturated fats like those in meat and dairy products. Good fats include fats like the ones found in foods such as nuts, fish, and olives. Good fat consumption will help you lose body fat.
A vital step in weight loss success is understanding portion sizes. Get in the habit of reading the nutrition label before you eat or drink anything. Although the carbs and calories may look fine at first glance, you will often be surprised to find that there are two, three or more servings in that one bag or bottle.
Don't fall for so called, "healthier foods". These packaged food claim to be things like "low in fat" or "fat free" or "low calorie," when in reality many are just as bad as junk food. While they may be low in one area, they may be higher in other harmful areas such as sugar, calories, fats, etc.
A great way to help you lose weight is to have an energy drink right before you do your workout. It's not wise to abuse energy drinks, but just one before your workout can produce significant results. You'll have much more energy and you'll have a great workout.
Don't use huge amounts of condiments on your food. Most restaurants off a wide selection of condiments to accompany your meal including sauces, dressings, spreads and dips. Unfortunately, these condiments are usually loaded with fat, salt and sugar: three nutrients which can be detrimental to your health when taken in large quantities.
When you are trying to lose weight, treat yourself every once and a while to your favorite indulgence. When you do treat yourself, just make sure you eat a small portion, or try a healthy alternative that tastes just as good. Do not restrict your diet to the point where your cravings become an obsession. If you restrict cravings too much, you are more likely to binge, which leads to weight gain.
If you find that you have stopped losing weight, start exercising more. Some people might stop or slow down in losing weight after dieting and exercising for an extended period of time. If you still have weight you want to lose, consider exercising more. Increasing your usual exercise routine by just five minutes should kick start your weight loss again.
Don't be hard on yourself when trying to lose weight. Give yourself a break. Know that sometimes you won't make it to your workout, sometimes you'll eat badly and sometimes you will want to stop. But being easy on yourself means that you forgive yourself and can continue until you lose the weight you want to lose.
Never skip meals in your quest to lose as much weight as you possibly can. Skipping meals can starve your body of the nutrients that you need, which can actually harm your body and hurt your chances of losing weight. Eat three balanced meals during the course of your day.
Make some vegetable soup from scratch and have a bowl of that every day before your main meal. This will help you to feel full after eating a smaller meal so less fat and calories will be consumed. It will also help you reach your daily vegetable consumption goals.
Too busy to exercise? Slip in a few short workouts here and there. Park further away from the grocery store or work, and take the stairs whenever possible. Rather than using Learn Alot more or automatic mower, try sweeping your leaves and using a push mower. A few minutes here and there can really add up!
Finding new ways to cope with stress is an important part of your weight loss plan. If you've struggled with your weight, you may find yourself turning to food during difficult times. Help your goals by replacing stress eating with exercise, meditation, or other calorie free activities. Changing your habits will help you lose weight and keep it off.
If you suspect yourself of eating too much for emotional reasons, you should try to keep a food diary handy. When you have an urge to eat but aren't really hungry, write down what you're feeling and what you were doing prior to the craving. Eventually, you will spot your triggers and be able to successfully avoid them.
Beans are not only heart healthy, but they also help with weight loss. They're full of protein and fiber. You can blend up some good beans and make some hummus, or you can even have a chili that you create. They also make delicious burgers. Adding visit site to your salads and sandwiches is a great thing, too.
Breakfast is essential for any kind of weight loss program. If you fail to eat a well balanced breakfast, your metabolism is not set right for the entire day which essentially will defer all of your other exercise or nutritional efforts. Aim to eat breakfast between 30 minutes and one hour of rising.
Constant yo-yo dieting is not healthy when it comes to weight loss. You may lose some weight at first, but will tend to gain and it right back after and then some. It is best to change your diet for good to one that is best for you. This way you lose weight and keep it off.
Every one of us has an idea about what we would look like if we were our ideal selves. For many of us losing weight is a vital step toward achieving that vision. By applying the tips from this article you will help ensure that you reach and maintain your ideal self.


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Caru is a pet food brand known for its human-grade ingredients, made in the USA. All their products feature USDA inspected poultry or meat with responsibly sourced fruit and vegetables.
They have a range of delicious stews and liquid toppers that can be used as a healthy alternative to dry kibble or a daily treat. Their stews are reasonably priced, making them a good choice for every owner and dog, no matter the breed or age.
Real Stews are wet dog food recipes that offer extra moisture and nutrients to your dog’s diet. They can be used as a standalone meal or topper for kibble.
They are a great alternative to dry dog food for dogs who have issues with digestion or prefer wet foods, and they can be fed on a regular basis to support your dog’s overall health.
Caru’s stew recipes are made with wholesome ingredients that are slow cooked at low temperatures to preserve their nutritional value. All of their meats are from reputable sources and are processed in a FDA-approved facility.
The fattier cuts, such as chuck, tip or round beef roast, are ideal for a long simmer since their marbled fat melts and tenderizes. They also contain collagen-rich connective tissue that thickens the broth during cooking.
Daily Dish Smoothies
Dog smoothies have become a trend in pet foods, often involving blending fruit with plain yogurt to create a cool and delicious treat. They can also be added to dry food to add variety and interest to your dog’s daily meal.
Caru Daily Dish Smoothies are a tasty option for cats and dogs, made in small batches and featuring human-grade ingredients. These treats can be served straight from the tube, in a bowl or as a topper for regular dry food.
They are also formulated with limited ingredients, which helps them to promote good health for your pets. They are gluten-free and contain no artificial colors, preservatives, or flavors.
The Classics line of stews is crafted using USDA-inspected poultry or meat along with whole organic veggies for added flavor and nutrients. They are rich in moisture to encourage your cat or dog to drink more water and are a great alternative for picky eaters or cats with food allergies.
Bone broth is a great supplement to your pet’s diet that can help with digestion and reduce inflammatory symptoms like itchy skin. It’s an excellent source of gelatin, which is a key component for gut healing.
If you’re feeding your dog a kibble-based diet, bone broth is an ideal way to add moisture and flavor without the extra calories. It’s also low in fat, so it doesn’t clog your pets’ intestines.
A few companies make dehydrated bone broth powders that you can add to water. They’re convenient for travel and easy to store in the freezer, but you’ll need to thaw them before serving.
If you want to make your own broth, you can simmer bones in water for hours on the stove or in a slow cooker or instant pot. Once the broth is ready, strain it and discard any remaining meat residue. You can transfer it to small containers or ice cube trays for freezing.
Treats are a great way to reward your dog or cat for good behavior. They’re also a great addition to any healthy diet.
Caru makes a wide variety of treats for dogs and cats that are high in protein but low in calories. These treats are made with carefully selected ingredients and baked in small batches to lock in exceptional aroma and flavor.
They’re grain-free, formulated with no GMOs, wheat or corn and include no by-products. They’re also freeze-dried, which locks in freshness.
The Daily Dish Smoothies are creamy and lickable, making them a nice snack for all dog breeds in all life stages. They’re also low in calories and contain no added sugar, salt or preservatives.
They have a more liquid texture than many wet foods, which can be a benefit for some cats. The high moisture content also encourages hydration, which is important for pets with kidney disease or dental issues. They also feature marine microalgae oil, which supports immunity, heart and kidney health, joint health and cognition.


Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) is a one-time food benefit for families who lost access to free or reduced-price meals due to school closures. The P-EBT application will open the first week of June. For information on how to apply, please click here.
P-EBT food benefits are for children who received SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) food benefits for March 2020 and children who are certified for free or reduced-price school meals during the 2019-20 Texas school year. For more information, visit: hhs.texas.gov/PEBT


Struwen are traditional yeast pancakes from North Rhine Westphalia in Germany. They’re mostly made on Good Friday and because that’s today there would be no better opportunity to share the family recipe with you. This version of Struwen is more like a “Krapfen” and less a pancake.
125ml Milk (lukewarm)
How To Make
Mix everything together and let the yeast raise. Afterwards beat the dough until it gets bubbles and let it raise again. Now you just have to form little balls with a spoon and fry them in a pot till they look gold-brown. Sprinkle a little bit of sugar on top of the Struwen when you take them out of the oil and you’re done.


Sun, Mar 04|
Whole Foods Market
Acai 101 with Whole Foods Market!
A magical collaboration with Whole Foods Market and Liza's!
Time & Location
Mar 04, 2018, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Whole Foods Market, 1425 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205, USA
About The Event
Liza's will be joining Whole Foods on Sunday March 4th, briefly demonstrating how to make an acai bowl, suggested products/toppings and superfood nutrition and facts.


My name is Christiane, and I live with my husband and three sons in Beijing, China. Originally I’m from the North of Germany. Both my origin and my many hears in Asia influence what I love to eat – fresh and smoked seafish from the shores of Northern Europe as much as Chinese stir-fries and Thai curries. And there is always the Mediterranean cuisine, that basically all of us love, don’t we? The five of us enjoy travelling, and one of our greatest pleasures on the road is to try out local delicacies, from street foods to local fine cuisine.
I got into low-carb eating a while ago after two events occurred at basically the same time: I was diagnosed with a heightened blood sugar level, indicating pre-diabetic insuline resistance. And my husband and I were introduced to the ultra low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet as a means to lose weight. We both gave it a try and were stunned by the results that included instant weight loss and higher energy levels without going hungry. I started reading about it and about how different people with their individual metabolism require different diets. Mine asked for reduction in grains, starches and sugar. Even though I quit keto and now eat a slightly more flexible low-carb diet, my blood sugar levels have returned to normal, my weight has remained stable at its post-weight-loss level and I have way more energy than I used to when eating high-carb fare. That made me jump into food and developing recipes, and I am enjoying it so much that I decided to start this blog to share my recipes.
Professionally, I am a freelance writer, covering all sorts of topics in China and Asia. Being able to write about food now too, is a great joy for me! Thank you for visiting Lowcarblounge, and I hope you enjoy my recipes, and please feel free to get in touch with questions or comments any time HERE.


A vegetarian menu is a powerful and pleasurable way to achieve good health. The vegetarian eating pattern is based on a wide variety of foods that are satisfying, delicious, and healthful.
Vegetarians avoid meat, fish, and poultry. Those who include dairy products and eggs in their diets are called lacto-ovo vegetarians. Vegans (pure vegetarians) eat no meat, fish, poultry, eggs, or dairy products. While there is a considerable advantage to a lacto-ovo vegetarian pattern, vegan diets are the healthiest of all, reducing risk of a broad range of health concerns.
A Healthy Heart
Vegetarians have much lower cholesterol levels than meat-eaters, and heart disease is less common in vegetarians. The reasons are not hard to find. Vegetarian meals are typically low in saturated fat and usually contain little or no cholesterol. Since cholesterol is found only in animal products such as meat, dairy, and eggs, vegans consume a cholesterol-free diet.
The type of protein in a vegetarian diet may be another important advantage. Many studies show that replacing animal protein with plant protein lowers blood cholesterol levels—even if the amount and type of fat in the diet stays the same. Those studies show that a low-fat, vegetarian diet has a clear advantage over other diets.
Lower Blood Pressure
An impressive number of studies, dating back to the early 1920s, show that vegetarians have lower blood pressure than nonvegetarians. In fact, some studies have shown that adding meat to a vegetarian diet raises blood pressure levels rapidly and significantly. The effects of a vegetarian diet occur in addition to the benefits of reducing the sodium content of the diet. When patients with high blood pressure begin a vegetarian diet, many are able to eliminate the need for medication.
The latest studies on diabetes show that a vegetarian diet high in complex carbohydrates and fiber (which are found only in plant foods) and low in fat is the best dietary prescription for controlling and preventing diabetes. A diet based on vegetables, legumes, fruits, and whole grains, which is also low in fat and sugar, can lower blood sugar levels and often reduce or even eliminate the need for medication. Since individuals with diabetes are at high risk for heart disease, avoiding fat and cholesterol is important, and a vegetarian diet is the best way to do that.
A vegetarian diet helps prevent cancer. Studies of vegetarians show that death rates from cancer are only about one-half to three-quarters of the general population’s death rates.
Breast cancer rates are dramatically lower in countries where diets are typically plant-based. When people from those countries adopt a Western, meat-based diet, their rates of breast cancer soar. Vegetarians also have significantly lower rates of colon cancer than meat-eaters. Colon cancer is more closely associated with meat consumption than any other dietary factor.
Why do vegetarian diets help protect against cancer? First, they are lower in fat and higher in fiber than meat-based diets. But other factors are important, too. Plants contain other cancer-fighting substances called phytochemicals. For example, vegetarians usually consume more of the plant pigments beta-carotene and lycopene. This might help to explain why they have less lung and prostate cancer. Also, some studies have suggested that diets that avoid dairy products may reduce the risk of prostate and ovarian cancer.
Some of the anti-cancer aspects of a vegetarian diet cannot yet be explained. For example, researchers are not quite sure why vegetarians have more of certain white blood cells, called “natural killer cells,” which are able to seek out and destroy cancer cells.
The Calcium Connection
Vegetarians are less likely to form either kidney stones or gallstones. In addition, vegetarians may also be at lower risk for osteoporosis because they eat little or no animal protein. A high intake of animal protein encourages the loss of calcium from the bones. Replacing animal products with plant foods reduces the amount of calcium lost. This may help to explain why people who live in countries where the diet is typically plant-based have little osteoporosis, even when calcium intake is lower than that in dairy-consuming countries.
Planning Vegetarian Diets
It’s easy to plan vegetarian diets that meet all your nutrient needs. Grains, beans, and vegetables are rich in protein and iron. Green leafy vegetables, beans, lentils, tofu, corn tortillas, and nuts are excellent sources of calcium, as are enriched soymilk and fortified juices.
Vitamin D is normally made in the body when sun shines on the skin. People who are dark-skinned or live at northern latitudes have some difficulty producing vitamin D year-round. Vitamin D can easily be obtained from fortified foods. Some sources are commercial breakfast cereals, soymilk, other supplemental products, and multivitamins.
Regular intake of vitamin B12 is important. Good sources include all common multiple vitamins (including vegetarian vitamins), fortified cereals, some brands of nutritional yeast, and fortified soymilk. It is especially important for pregnant women and breast-feeding mothers to get enough vitamin B12. When reading food labels, look for the word cyanocobalamin in the ingredient list. This is the form of vitamin B12 that is best absorbed.


Taste the Future is a culinary showcase of Central Ohio's best in food. More than just food, it is a tasty fundraiser to support student success at Columbus State. Don't miss the opportunity to see amazing chefs from around the community show off their remarkable culinary skills to over 1,250 guests!
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Hands up who wishes they were on holiday in Italy right now? I am so ready for Winter to be over. Italy is one of my favourite countries to visit. Everyone there seems to be drunk on happiness and love (or maybe just on the wine …)
Due to pesky things like annual leave entitlements and my bank balance, I won’t be jetting off to roam around Rome or soak up the sun in Sicily this year. The next best thing, for me at least, is eating delicious Italian food (hello carbs!) and drinking good Italian wine.
Which is exactly what Terri and I did at Revel HQ, sampling about 25 wines from Tuscany, interspersed with some bread, cheese and Tuscan made olive oils. Bliss! We are so incredibly lucky to have world-class Italian restaurants in Melbourne. And while doing something like the 6-course Italian degustation I did recently at The Grand in Richmond is indulgent, it’s a lot cheaper than a plane ticket to Europe!
What we’ve been drinking lately
Giesen Riesling - Marlborough, NZ (Hannah)
Hannah’s birthday gins:
Where we’ve been drinking lately
Revel HQ Events: Taste of Tuscany
What we’ve been watching/reading/listening to
Hysterical Literature (Hannah)
Shameless podcast (Terri)


Year 1 - Little Red Hen
This week the Year 1s have been reading about The Little Red Hen.
We have discussed friendships and how to be kind to our friends. We have also learned how bread is made. We found out that the farmer plants a seed that grows into wheat. When the wheat is harvested it is milled into flour and the flour is used to make the bread. On Tuesday we made our own bread rolls. We also had to use yeast to make the bread rise. In Science we experimented with yeast and discovered that the air from the yeast can blow up a balloon.
We are looking forward to learning more about the harvest next week.


If a ginger makes bread, does that make it gingerbread?
Aw, geez, I crack myself up sometimes.
No, but for real. I made bread. And it’s good! -well, in my opinion anyway-
I even -wait for it- tweaked the recipe and made it my own. And it still tastes good! I’m just as surprised as you are. But, there you have it. I really should buy myself a chef hat at this point. And an apron. I think I’ve earned them. Or gifts are always welcome. I might even give you some bread if you show up with one or the other. And definitely will if you show up with both!
Onward to the carb-fabulous bread loaf that I created with my own mind -the recipe- and conjured with my own tiny hands and stubby fingers.
My Recipe: Whole-wheat-flax-hemp-seed-cherry-delight Bread OR Cherry Delight Bread
Combine warm water, yeast, salt, applesauce, agave nectar, flaxseed, hemp seeds, dried cherries, and half the flour. Mix thoroughly. Let rise until it doubles in size.
Gradually add the rest of the flour, kneading until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise again until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and let rest for a few minutes -also great to release any additional stress. just don’t get too carried away- Shape into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan. Let rise again until doubled in size. I covered mine with a damp cloth during this step as well.
Bake at 350°F for 35 to 50 minutes.
Hooray! You successfully made Cherry Delight Bread! Eat a piece while it’s still warm. Trust me. It’s, well, delightful! -and I’m just cheesy-
Cherry Delight Bread!!
The original recipe called for vegetable oil instead of applesauce, 3 tbls sugar instead of agave nectar, and white instead of wheat flour. It also didn’t have the flaxseed, hemp seeds, or dried cherries. I brilliantly added those. Essentially, you can put anything in the beginning stages of the dough depending on what type of bread you want. I put in flaxseed and hemp seeds for nutritional value (see my kickass article on seeds if you’re interested), and dried cherries for fun and flavor. You could add any sort of seed, fruit, nut, or whatever sparks your inner baker’s interest.
This bread is vegan friendly, but not gluten free. You could adjust the flour for the bread to make it so (I’m not sure if this would alter the amount of flour, baking time, etc.).
To be quite honest, I really had no idea what I was doing in the first place. I’ve never made bread before. I have zero idea how long the dough takes to ‘rise’ and ‘double in size’ during each step. I guesstimated. Next time, I think I’ll give it some more time. Probably 1-3 hours in between each ‘rising.’ I didn’t do that this time and it turned out a little thick (I think that’s the word I’m looking for). Dense. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still very tasty. I just can’t be perfect all the time. Rarely do I falter, though.
I’m sure I’d do much better with my chef hat. And/or apron. *hint hint*


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There’s nothing more physically and emotionally rewarding than being outdoors, surrounded by nature’s bountiful glory. One of the best ways to be free of a rather hectic and demanding world, hiking provide the best respite from everyday stressors– with added health benefits! You will need the right nutrition to be able to survive a hike though. One cannot live by nutty bars alone and so, sandwiches for hiking have been made.
Regardless of the elevation, terrain, weather and length of time spent on a hike, satiating your hunger pangs is a must. But while hot food is an awesome option, a sandwich can actually give your muscles, bones and nerves enough fuel to rev up part of a hike. To get you started, here are some awesome recipe finds from avid backpackers across the net.
- Ready-To-Go Loafers. Nothing taste as good as perfectly packed loaves of bread. This can be prepared ahead of time, wrapped in parchment paper, taped and stored in a Ziploc or mylar bag. Simply slice into half a loaf of French bread or depending on how many are going on your hiking-picnic escapade. Have these loaves lightly toastied n a broiler. Arrange slices of Dutch Garden Smoked Goudam Cheese on the bread’s bottom half. (Note: hard cheeses are great as they don’t melt as fast– and tastes great, too!) Top this with cured or deli meat like salami, pastrami, turkey, or ham. You may even choose half and half for more excitement. Add fillings but choose those that do not go rancid easily. Choose dried tomatoes, olives, pickles, and so on. Store them in a container and top your pre-packed loaves on site. Bring sachets of mayo and dijon mustard– to spread when everyone’s ready for that top-of-the-mountain picnic feast.
- Going Italian. This awesome hiking sandwich variety comes from hiking connoisseur-couple Brian & Ashley. The couple called it “Italian Stallion Sandwiches” and it truly looks filling and enjoyable on the trail. This sandwich is made by filling two halves of a ciabatta loaf with turkey breast, prosciutto, Capicola ham and Calabrese salami, and provolone cheese. Arugula letture and sundried tomatoes may also be added to give it a kick. While slathering this sandwich with Trentasette Genovese Pesto Sauce for its astounding combination of basil, parmesan cheese and pine nuts, you may want to opt for a portable Amore All Natural Pesto Paste— which can be easily stashed in your backpack ready to spread on your sandwich in time for lunch or dinner or snacks in between a hike.
- Classic Ham & Cheese. Nothing beats the ease and portability of a classic ham and cheese sandwich. All you need to do is slap a slice or two of smoked ham and cheese singles then, slather with mustard. Pack this in a foil or Ziploc bag and off you go on a hike. To add more kick to your classic ham and cheese, adding this Navidul Jamon Serrano Slices will help rev up your taste buds.
Mess has always been a problem when putting mayo, pesto, mustard and other liquid fillings into your sandwich though. This is even more so when you’re always on the move as the chance of them leaking into your other hiking gear can be a cause of contention. Here’s a solution– bring a sachet of your favorite filling! This Fat Free Honey Dijon Mustard from Kens is a perfect choice to bring along when on a hike.
- Veganette. For vegetable worshippers, the best sandwich is nothing but simply a combination of 2 hearty slices of bread with cucumber and sundried tomatoes at the core. This delicious yet non-soggy sandwich is jampacked with nutrients enough to fuel another half of a hike. Simply wrap this in a tin foil to retain moisture and freshness. Some arugula lettuce slapped unto your sandwich also makes it awesome!
A quick reminder to avid backpackers– leave no trace behind. Instead of Ziploc bags or tin foil, go for reusable and compostable BioBags. Proven safe and effective for the environment, it is perfect packaging for your sandwiches for hiking and other outdoor food packs. Best of all, it keeps your food safe to consume and free from any foreign substance that may compromise your health.


Is is so beautiful here in Vermont right now!!
The leaves are just starting to change into the most stunning, and beautifully rich shades of gold, red and orange. Father Time is gently reminding us that soon, it will be time to cozy in for the winter and concentrate on keeping warm and well fed.
This time of year I like to start adding warming foods and spices to my diet, creating internal heat, and promoting healthy circulation as well as boosting my immune system.
One of my favorite meals to accomplish this is Sweet and Spicy Broccoli with almonds. You can make it quickly with only a few ingredients on hand.
What you will need:
5 broccoli crowns cut roughly into bite size pieces.
1/2 cup of raw almond butter
1/2 cup of raw agave nectar
1T. Of hot chili flakes
Pinch of sea salt
1 cup of warm…
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If there was a number one requested recipe from everything I make, this is it hands down. We eat this particular dish pretty often at home, and its become a staple when asked to bring a vegetable to a holiday gathering. I may have even chosen this recipe to share simply so I could have an excuse to make a batch for lunch.
YOU WILL NEED:
- 2 lbs whole fresh brussesls sprouts
- 4 pieces extra thick bacon (*We prefer the applewood smoked from Trader Joe’s because its nitrate free)
- 1 tbs chopped garlic
- your favorite olive oil
- Trader Joe’s Balsamic Glaze
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Halve the brussels sprouts and set aside in a mixing bowl.
3. Chop the bacon into generous size pieces. I like to slice the bacon into mini strips along the width of each piece.
4. Place bacon into a fry pan. Cook for a 1-2 minutes over low-medium heat until bacon starts to foam.
5. Add garlic to the bacon and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Add brussels sprouts to the pan. Toss the sprouts until they are coated evenly in the bacon grease. Drizzle with olive oil and continue stirring until all the sprouts are coated.
7. Sautée the sprouts over low-medium heat for 5 minutes.
8. When the sprouts begin to lightly brown, trasfer the entire pan to the oven.
9. Bake the pan for 20 minutes.
11. This dish is best served hot, directly from the pan. Do not cover the sprouts if placing them into a serving bowl, as the steam will cause the sprouts to wilt and grow more bitter.


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Imagine the smell of the smoldering charcoal and hickory smoke coming from your grill. There is nothing better than enjoying an ice cold beer with your friends with the warm sunshine and a hot grill cooking your meat to perfection! Our high quality charcoal grill is built with thick stainless steel in smooth finish rust free and no twist for long lasting reliable use. Grilling grid and non-stick pan all included perfect for BBQ Kebob Lamb Kebab Steaks Chicken Breasts Hamburgers Sandwiches Fish and more. Comes with clever design you can easily set up and fold down for compact storage. Easy to carry out for traveling grill or home garden grill.
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by Andrea Mulder-Slater After she had spent several hours at the horse barn on a frosty December evening, I offered to make my daughter a hot chocolate to warm her up. Because she has food allergies, making a drink like this for my kiddo is a bit more complicated than simply pouring boiling water over a packet of Carnation instant mix. Instead, there’s a process which involves harvesting raw cocoa, sifting purified icing sugar and slow cooking organic milk all while burning sage and standing on one foot. Ok, well that’s not actually true. But, I do keep my daughter safe by mixing the right amounts of allergen-free sugar with allergen-free cocoa and allergen-free milk and bringing all of it to a boil in a pot on the stove. My point here is, once I’ve made a cup of hot chocolate, I need a nap. And a bag of chips.


The Manual Rotary Cheese Grater for Vegetable Cutter is the ultimate kitchen tool that will revolutionize the way you prepare your meals! This versatile grater is designed to effortlessly shred and grate a variety of ingredients, from cheese to vegetables, making it a must-have for any home cook or professional chef. With its ergonomic design and easy-to-use rotary mechanism, this grater ensures a smooth and efficient grating experience every time.
Made from high-quality stainless steel, this cheese grater is built to last. Its durable construction ensures that it can withstand the rigors of daily use without losing its sharpness or effectiveness. The rotary mechanism allows you to grate your ingredients with minimal effort, saving you time and energy in the kitchen. Whether you’re grating cheese for a delicious pasta dish or shredding vegetables for a healthy salad, this grater will make the task quick and hassle-free.


The Belgian CHOCOLATE Shop is 30 yards down Old Street on the right... next door to Colombian Emeralds. Its much more than a store. This shop is really a CHOCOLATE FACTORY. It is the ONLY place in the whole Caribbean making sweets to genuine Belgian chocolate recipes. They produce wickedly delicious confectionery ON SITE and these are probably the freshest chocolates you will ever taste.
Belgian chocolate is considered by many connoisseurs to be the best in the world. The Belgian CHOCOLATE Shop import the basic chocolate by airline direct from Belgium. Once in Old Street their expert confectionery chef takes over. You can see him practicing his art in the chocolate workshop daily. Watch as he prepares the molds and fills chocolates with secret recipes made from the purest butter, cream and natural flavors... only the very best ingredients. The result is a haunting flavor will stay with you long after you leave St. Maarten.
Tempting cabinets crammed full with a multitude of mysterious blends of decadent chocolate makes choosing your favorites both fun and challenging. Because the shop gets very crowded in the afternoon, its wise to buy your chocolate in the morning. But don't panic... YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THEM MELTING! Chocolates are sold in specially designed boxes that will protect them from melting for about two hours... even in the fierce Caribbean heat. The staff are very accommodating too. Bernard, the manager, will happily keep your purchase in the refrigerator while you continue shopping care free. Return to pick them up whenever you are ready to go back to your hotel or ship. The Belgian CHOCOLATE Shop has even arranged with SOME ships to deliver your delicious purchase direct to your cabin.
It goes without saying that any trip to Sint Maarten is incomplete without a visit to the Belgian CHOCOLATE Shop.
The Belgian CHOCOLATE Shop
109 Old Street Philipsburg, Sint Maarten N.A.
Tel./Fax: 005995 428 863 - Cell: 00590 27 48 44


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Happy Hour each day 4:00 pm - 7:00
50% off select appetizers.
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Bar Hours: M-TH: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Last Call 9:45 pm)
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Pregnant women have many questions about foods and drinks during pregnancy; “Should I eat for two?”, “What foods should I avoid?”, “Can I drink coffee?” and many more. Here, we will help you understand the basic diet rules during pregnancy.
The calorie intake question: Should I eat for two?
There is this old idea that a pregnant woman should double her food intake to meet the needs of her body and her baby. But that’s not accurate. In general, women don’t need to increase their calorie intake during the first trimester of pregnancy. However, during the second trimester, calorie intake should be increased by about 340 kcal, and by about 450 kcal in the third trimester.
However, you should keep in mind that not all calories are the same! pregnant women should consume healthy calories, not empty calories. Empty calories are those you get from sweets and fast food, such meals are poor in nutrients, so they fill your stomach but keep you lacking essential vitamins and minerals, which may affect the growth and development of your baby. Instead, get your calories from a variety of healthy foods, like beans, greens, meat, grains, fruits, etc.
Macro-nutrients Vs Micro-nutrients
Macronutrients make up the bulk of your diet, they include proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
- Proteins build up the baby’s tissues and organs. A pregnant woman’s recommended daily protein intake is about 0.88 gr/kg/day. For instance, a pregnant woman who weighs 60 kg will need about 53 gr of protein per day. The best sources of protein for a pregnant woman include Beef, chicken, fish, eggs, beans, peas, and lentils.
- Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for both the mother and the growing baby. These comprise about a third up to half of your food intake during pregnancy. Try to avoid bad sources of carbohydrates like fast food. Try to get carbohydrates from whole grains, potatoes, oats, brown rice, corn, cereals, and fruits.
- Fats are essential for body functions. But beware of unhealthy fats like in fast food. Healthy sources of fats include vegetable oils (Olives, Coconut, Sun Flower), nuts, seeds, and fish.
Micro-nutrients on the other hand are needed in small amounts but they’re critical for healthy growth and functioning. Micronutrients include minerals and vitamins.
The best strategy to get the needed vitamins and minerals is to eat a variety of healthy foods during the day, like vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts, milk, etc.
Water and other drinks during pregnancy
Fluids are important for healthy blood circulation, gut health, regulating temperature, and many more functions. During pregnancy, you need to get enough fluids, including water. You also should:
- Limit caffeine intake to about 200 mg per day (about one regular cup of coffee)
- Avoid alcohol completely
- Avoid unpasteurized milk
- Avoid unpasteurized juices
- Avoid beverages with artificial sweeteners
- Avoid energy drinks
Do I need supplements during pregnancy?
Even with healthy eating habits, you may still need dietary supplements during pregnancy. As a rule, all women who are planning to have a baby should start taking a folic acid supplement at least three months before becoming pregnant and continue to do so throughout pregnancy. Folic acid supplements decrease the risk of developmental problems in the nervous system of the baby.
The need for calcium, vitamin D, and iron also increases during pregnancy. Calcium and vitamin D are vital for bone health and growth in the baby, while iron is important for forming new blood cells in the mother and fetus. Supplements may be critical if you are vegetarian or have a chronic health condition. Consult your doctor to see what dietary supplementation is right for you.
Tips for food safety
Harmful bacteria and parasites can cause problems for the growing fetus. That’s why it’s extremely important to avoid any possible source of infection during pregnancy. The general principles of food safety are:
- Wash vegetables and fruits thoroughly to avoid bacteria and parasites.
- Wash your hands after preparing raw foods (meat, fish, and raw vegetables) to avoid food poisoning.
- Store raw foods separately from ready-to-eat foods to avoid contamination.
- Cook eggs, poultry, beef, and lamb thoroughly until steaming.
- Avoid undercooked fish, meat, and eggs.
- Avoid unpasteurized milk and milk products.
- Avoid foods that may have been stored for long periods.
- Ensure clean utensils when preparing food.
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Most house owners who tried Nutro Healthy Weight Recipe raved about it. Many reported that it helped their pet lose important quantities of weight — hardly a surprising revelation, given the lowered calorie content material of the food. Many also reported that it increase their pup’s energy degree too. This consists of complete proteins just like the rooster , as properly as complete brown rice, lamb meal and dried candy potato. But regardless of being a low-calorie food, Nutro’s Healthy Weight Recipe is full of tasty ingredients dogs love, such as actual chicken and candy potatoes. There aren’t plenty of issues with this Nutro Recipe, but a couple of owners complained that the kibble was quite small. We’d also like to see them include probiotics in the recipe, however you probably can always just use a supplement as an alternative.
The recipe is crammed with fibers and ensures that your dog stays fulfilled after each meal. It’s also free from grains, corn, wheat, potatoes, soy, and artificial additives that might irritate delicate or allergic canines. Healthy adult canines require 2 meals day by day, whereas puppies want three or sometimes even 4 meals a day. If you feed your dog once a day in an try to help him shed weight, you can find yourself inflicting him to turn out to be malnourished as an alternative. Wellness enters the fray again with this dry dog food that can assist as part of a canine weight administration plan. As with all the simplest weight loss foods for dogs, this formulation is rich in protein.
For instance, there are recipes on this line for canines of different sizes, weight management, puppies, and senior canine. There’s the normal canned, however there are also pouches or meal subscription services that deliver fresh meals weekly. The dietary value is about the same between the completely different moist meals sorts.
- For a healthy coat and pores and skin, the recipe includes Omega three and 6 fatty acids and vitamin E, and it also has probiotics for better digestion.
- There’s no corn, soy, wheat, or gluten in the kibble, and it’s freed from fillers.
- After the canine loses this weight, a re-evaluation might be made to find out whether further weight loss is required.
- Specialized shredded blend formulation for chubby and fewer active small breed dogs under 20 pounds.
- Switching to a weight-loss dog food is an efficient way to assist your pooch lose her paunch, but it isn’t the one way to obtain results.
According to Richardson, “Puppies have totally different dietary requirements compared to adult dogs” and ought to be fed food with greater levels of protein, nutritional vitamins, and minerals. For this reason, she suggests sticking to puppy-formulated food till a young canine is skeletally mature, which, for small- and medium-breed canine, takes about 12 months. According to our specialists, homeowners of enormous and giant-breed canines should avoid meals that include legumes as a protein source. Instead, she now feeds her four big canine Purina Pro Plan Salmon Sensitive Stomach, which accommodates brewers’ rice and barley . She and two other experts we spoke with like Purina Pro Plan foods because, as Gstrein factors out, the recipes meet AAFCO requirements and are formulated by a veterinary nutritionist. Goudey-Rigger provides that Purina’s Purina Pro Plan line features all kinds of proteins, including chicken, beef, salmon, duck, lamb, pork, and even quail. Veterinarian Dr. Jeff Werber also likes Royal Canin as a outcome of he says the model has a constructive monitor report, a trusted name, and its products are readily available.
The Birth of Weight Management Dog Food
This is a method to undermine your well being, each physical and psychological. If we are already talking about weight reduction, the only factor that’s wanted is a proper food plan and balanced physical exercise. –The amount you feed your canine every day is determined by his age, present weight, and perfect weight. You’ll need to speak to your veterinarian about how much weight your canine must lose after which regulate his calorie intake accordingly.
This enables your dog to hold up his lean muscle mass while shedding undesirable fat. The best dog food for weight reduction will allow you to to deliver the right sort of nutrients to your canine.
The best pet food for weight loss is one made from healthful, pure components in a nutritionally balanced formula. The food ought to be made with lean sources of animal protein, digestible carbohydrates, and limited calorie and fat content material. You’ll need to decide on the proper recipe in your canine based on his preferences and any current meals sensitivities, however there are many options. The fiber helps this pet food satiate your pup whereas additionally supporting wholesome weight management. Glucosamine and chondroitin assist with joint and cartilage health. The Nutro Wholesome Essentials range presents an entire, pure dry pet food created from ethically sourced and non-GMO components. Fresh lamb is the primary listed ingredient and the product also accommodates lamb meal, making it a wealthy supply of protein.
Ben’s had the chance to work with lots of of various species, but his favourite animals have all the time been canines. He currently lives in Atlanta, GA together with his spoiled-rotten Rottweiler named J.B. Chances are, she’s currently giving him the eyes and begging to go to the park.
He informed us that he’s always been a fan of mixed feeding, that means slightly of each dry and moist meals. Werber explains that, because a lot of canine don’t drink sufficient water, adding moist canned food to their dry food is a win-win. He says that his canine “love with a capital L” Royal Canin’s low-fat canned canine meals. The query of what you feed your dog ought to bear in mind its age, dimension, breed, and any well being issues your dog may have.
The Try This, Get That Guide On Low Calorie Dog Food
Karen Asp, M.A., C.P.T., is an award-winning journalist and author who makes a speciality of health, well being, vitamin, pets and travel. No matter how far science advances us, we all the time look to nature to encourage us. Purina ONE +Plus Healthy Weight High Protein Formula combines nature and analysis for results you can see in your canine. How to Put Your Pooch on a Diet Experts provide tips for helping your canine shed extra weight. The distraction and interaction may be just enough to make him neglect his need for meals.
Ideally, such meals will nonetheless present the identical amount of bulk, so that your canine feels full after eating. This is often completed by increasing a food’s fiber content. Fiber accommodates only a few useable energy, but it takes up loads of area in your dog’s intestine. Your dog’s body stores some fat in the liver for emergency functions, however obese canine typically retailer too much fat of their liver. This decreases the ability of the liver to function properly, which may trigger quite lots of subsequent health problems. When it involves dog diets beneficial by vets, Hills Science and Royal Canin are at all times at the high of the record. Even although they’re costlier than regular dog meals, they’re actually worth the funding.
Fromm Gold weight management pet food will assist your beagle to cut back and preserve a healthy weight. It is low in energy and contains a lot of protein-rich components like turkey liver, duck, rooster, lamb, and complete eggs. Many online reviewers commented that after making an attempt many weight management recipes, together with Veterinarian prescription kibbles, that is by far the most effective and best they’ve tried. In addition to its over-the-counter line of dog food, Hill’s makes a spread of prescription food plan foods. This Canidae Healthy Weight product gets most of its animal protein from hen, hen meal and turkey meal. Our dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe accommodates 31% protein, 10% fat and 51% estimated carbs… resulting in a fat-to-protein ratio of about 32%.
Dry dog food is made by combining and cooking ingredients like meat and grains. This course of converts the starches in the meals into an simply digested form, while additionally destroying toxins and flash sterilizing the elements. There are many various lite dog food sorts of dry dog food on the cabinets. The best dry food for your canine depends on your dog’s dietary needs.