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Friday, September 30, 2011

The Harcombe Diet: 25 Members' Recipes

The Harcombe Diet: 25 Members' RecipesThis book is a collection of 25 recipes contributed by members of The Harcombe Diet Club. Each recipe has been edited by Zoe Harcombe, author of The Harcombe Diet, Stop counting calories and start losing weight and the recipes all meet the fundamental principles of the diet; simple food, easy to make and delicious to eat. Recipes include crustless quiche, Jamaican pork burgers, Thai inspired stir-fry, seafood chowder and the club famous Mat's burgers.

Now updated to include metric and imperial measures.

Price: $2.99


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Setting the Scene for Date Night at Home

Dinner by the fireplace

When dating, dining out can get old fast. Sure, being cooked for, and cared for, is stress-free and relaxing, but where is the romance in being seated elbow-to-elbow like sardines at that tiny Italian hot spot, or having to scream across the table just to be heard?


Click here to see the How to Set the Scene for Date Night Slideshow.


For your next date night, instead of making a reservation out, surprise the loved one in your life with a romantic dinner at home. Nothing shows how much you care more than a home-cooked meal — and being able to control elements like the menu, drinks, music, and lighting, ensures that there is little risk for surprise (or disappointment).


Knowing where to begin, and what details to pay attention to, when planning date night at home will go a long way to ensuring success. That’s why we turned to Liza Utter, an experienced host and former restauranteur, for advice. As the mother of two small kids, Utter knows how important a romantic dinner is for a couple. She’s shared some of her easy tips and wisdom with us.


When having date night at home, ordering delivery is not an option for Utter, even if she's exhausted. Head into the kitchen with your date, but don’t get caught up planning an elaborate menu (even if your date is a trained chef or restauranteur). This isn’t a time for experimental cuisine, especially if you’re looking to impress your date. Keep the menu simple. Serving up something that requires you to use your fingers, like mussels, keeps the atmosphere relaxed and casual.


Part of the magic of dining out is the starched white table linens and flickering candlelight. So when planning a date night at home, pay attention to these sorts of details when recreating a similar ambiance. Utter recommends mixing up where you dine. If it’s usually at the counter, opt for the coffee table. A change of location adds something new, unexpected, and fun that will make the evening memorable. Be sure to set a proper table, put on some good music to complete the experience, and then make sure that your phone is off. Not on vibrate, not on silent. Off. Whether you’ve been married for years, or have recently met the love of your life, hosting date night at home will surely make for a memorable evening together.


Click here to see the How to Set the Scene for Date Night Slideshow.

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Smashburger Sweepstakes: Free Chicago Trip

The Windy City burger, coming to a Smashburger near you

First Smashburger expanded to the Middle East, and now it’s giving out a free trip to Chicago. Talk about good publicity.


Customers who visit a Smashburger through Oct. 30 will receive a validation code to register for the contest. One person wins airfare for two, a two-night stay in a hotel, and $1,000 in cash to spend on deep-dish and steak.


This is, of course, to promote the national release of Smashburger’s Windy City burger, topped with Cheddar cheese, haystack onions, lettuce, tomato, and spicy mustard on a pretzel roll.


The usually Chicago-only burgers are available at all Smashburger locations for a limited time. Now, if only we could get some real Chicago hot dogs out here.

The Daily Byte is a regular column dedicated to covering interesting food news and trends across the country. Click here for previous columns.

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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Luxury Cruises Fit for Food Lovers

On vacation, everyone wants to soak up as much as they can — whether it's sun, culture, language, or food. If you love traveling to multiple destinations, chances are your least favorite parts are constantly packing and repacking, lugging your bags on trains or planes, or running into the typical European “away” sign while trying to check into your hotel after a long day.


It’s time to suck up our pride and consider a much more convenient way to experience the destinations on your must-see list: luxury cruising. Despite what (wrongful) stigma they may have, we found nine luxury cruises and yachts for all types of travelers and, while each cruise line is a unique experience, every last one offers fantastic service, delicious food, and lavish accommodations. What could possibly be so bad about that?


Whichever cruise line you choose for your next vacation, you can expect to be pampered and treated like royalty, and if you’re looking for the sumptuous stay without a crazy price tag, there are plenty of sites (like Jetsetter and Rue La La) that offer sales and deals on cruises, so keep your eyes peeled!  


Seabourn


Whether you are sailing along the coast of Peru and Chile, up the Chao Phraya River into Bangkok, or anchored in a picturesque harbor in Greece, the Seabourn experience is something you will hold onto long after you’ve hit land again. Seabourn has won dozens of awards (from Condé Nast, Travel + Leisure, and Departures) because of the high-quality service, dining, and overall experience on board and off. The six ships are relatively small (three ships take 208, the other three can hold up to 450) and are also granted access to smaller ports. (Photo courtesy of Seabourn Cruises)


Each Seabourn ship offers a variety of dining options and is a member of Chaine des Rotisseurs, a very prestigious gastronomic society. Chef Charlie Palmer tailor-makes each menu, so whether you are in the mood for a freshly baked pizza at the Patio Grill or a regionally themed bistro-style dinner, dining is always an experience onboard.


Day and nighttime activities are almost endless. Enjoy a “Massage Moment” on deck, indulge in a food or wine tasting, or take advantage of the Caviar in the Surf Beach Party. At night, guests often gather for pre-dinner cocktails and, a little later, dance the night away at The Club.


Celebrity Cruises


The 11 modern and sophisticated Celebrity Cruise ships are categorized into four classes: Century, Millennium, Expedition, and Solstice — each more luxurious than the last. The ships sail all over the world and even offer U.S. and Canadian itineraries.


The Celebrity Galapagos cruise is particularly popular, and is highly rated among all Galapagos tours. All aspects of life on board have been carefully selected to ensure you have the most relaxing and exciting vacation possible. 


Dining (especially healthy dining) has become a focus for the cruise line in the past few years. There are numerous restaurants onboard for every occasion, from a casual alfresco meal or a quick gelato to an elegant feast in the main dining room. There are also a host of activities for foodies like a Star Chefs Cooking Competition, Mixology 101, Wine Appreciation, and the Art of Food and Wine Pairing. (Photo courtesy of Flickr/geekygirlnyc)


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Link Love: Dining and Travel Blogs

Beef brisket soup from Fried Dumpling

Three times a week, The Daily Byte rounds up stories worth reading and blogs worth following.


• The joys of fresh Korean noodles, served in a spicy seafood broth. [The Traveling Food Critic]


• NYC Foodie checks out cheap eats in Chinatown. Dumplings and beef brisket soup are on the menu. [NYC Foodie]


• A blogger ate — and photographed — the Vendys last Saturday. [Chow Divine]


• Remember the gorgeous video of exiting subways in New York? Well, the filmmakers went to Paris and did the same thing. Equally gorgeous. [Vimeo/Redglass Pictures]


• A traveler tries out some bulgogi pizza in Sydney. [Grab Your Fork]

The Daily Byte is a regular column dedicated to covering interesting food news and trends across the country. Click here for previous columns.

First Smashburger expanded to the Middle East, and now it’s giving out a free trip to Chicago. Talk about good publicity. Customers who visit a Smashburger through Oct. 30 will receive a validation code to register for the contest. One person wins... Three times a week, The Daily Byte rounds up stories worth reading and blogs worth following. • Blueberry buckwheat cakes are sweeted with raw lemon pudding and honey. Pretty genius. [Healthful Pursuit] • Quick tips from the lovely Emily at... Obama for America is raffling off one of three spots to have dinner with President Obama. To win a seat, visitors need to donate $3 or more by Friday, Sept. 30 to Obama’s 2012 campaign. According to the web site, first lady Michelle Obama says,...

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Media Mix: The Man Who Ate Los Angeles, Racist Cupcakes, and Bobby Flay's New Burger Palace


The Daily Byte brings you all the food news fit to read.


This Guy Ate at Every Restaurant in Los Angeles: Sean Robins decided to try every restaurant in Zagat’s LA survey, and it took him 14 years to get through all 2,000 or so restaurants. That’s an average of 142 new restaurants a year, which isn’t too bad all things considered. [Eatocracy]


Texas Turns Down Free “Last Meals”: A former Texas inmate who now runs a restaurant offered to cook free “last meals” for the state prison system. Officials said thanks, but no thanks, saying that ending the “last meal” policy was more about the concept than the cost. [LA Times]


Racist Cupcakes Spark Controversy: Up at UC Berkeley, the Campus Republicans hosted a racist “Increase Diversity Bake Sale” to comment on affirmative action. “The group listed the price for a pastry at $2 for white students, $1.50 for Asian students, $1 for Latinos, 75 cents for African-Americans and 25 cents for Native Americans. Women of all races were promised a 25-cent discount.” [NYT]


World’s First Vegan Strip Club: It’s called Caso Diablo in Portland. Most of the dancers are vegetarian or vegan, and all of the food is meat- and dairy-free. According to The Guardian: “The naked women draw the men in, says [the owner], which, in turn, means they will learn to love vegan food.” We’re pretty sure that’s not how it works, but hey, PETA’s trying it. [The Guardian]


Bobby's Burger Palace Goes to College: Flay's second outpost will be located in Varsity at College Park, a student housing community near the University of Maryland. [Washington Post]


Coffee Lessens Depression for Women: Another good thing about coffee: Women who drink caffeinated coffee are less likely to be depressed. [CNN]

The Daily Byte is a regular column dedicated to covering interesting food news and trends across the country. Click here for previous columns.

First Smashburger expanded to the Middle East, and now it’s giving out a free trip to Chicago. Talk about good publicity. Customers who visit a Smashburger through Oct. 30 will receive a validation code to register for the contest. One person wins... Three times a week, The Daily Byte rounds up stories worth reading and blogs worth following. • Blueberry buckwheat cakes are sweeted with raw lemon pudding and honey. Pretty genius. [Healthful Pursuit] • Quick tips from the lovely Emily at... Obama for America is raffling off one of three spots to have dinner with President Obama. To win a seat, visitors need to donate $3 or more by Friday, Sept. 30 to Obama’s 2012 campaign. According to the web site, first lady Michelle Obama says,...

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Ozeri Pro Digital Kitchen Food Scale, 1g to 12 lbs Capacity, in Stylish Black

Ozeri Pro Digital Kitchen Food Scale, 1g to 12 lbs Capacity, in Stylish BlackThe Ozeri Pro Digital Kitchen Scale in Black is designed for the culinary perfectionist who desires the superior accuracy in function and elegance in form. The Ozeri Pro Digital Kitchen Scale in Black incorporates oversized buttons that generate an audible click confirmation for the fast-paced cook, and an automatic Tare button that quickly calculates the net weight of your ingredients by subtracting the container weight, whether the container is a bowl, tray, plate or anything else. The scale's weighing platform is finished in an elegant chrome color, and has a capacity range from a mere 0.05 ounces to 12 lbs. The scale also displays results in both the US and international metric systems (grams | ounces | pounds | kilograms). The large screen features a new bright LCD with an improved viewing angle for the on-the-go cook. The Ozeri Pro Digital Kitchen Scale in Black also includes a 3 minute automatic turn-off that preserves battery life while giving you time to confirm each measurement (batteries included).

Price: $49.99


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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Healthy Cooking for Two (or Just You): Low-Fat Recipes with Half the Fuss and Double the Taste

Healthy Cooking for Two (or Just You): Low-Fat Recipes with Half the Fuss and Double the Taste
* More than 200 creative, low-fat recipes for today's smaller households
* Unique two-column recipe format for hassle-free preparation
* Tips on shopping for one or two, and streamlining your kitchen
* Full nutrient analysis with every recipe
* Special chapter of delicious, no-fuss menus
* Plenty of 30-minute recipes-- plus meatless meals, divine desserts, tip-packed boxes and more

Price: $18.99


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Heart Healthy Cooking: Easy Lo-Fat Lo-Cholesterol Recipes

Heart Healthy Cooking: Easy Lo-Fat Lo-Cholesterol RecipesAfter I had by-pass surgery in 2008 my doctor gave me a list of things I shouldn't eat and a list of things I should eat. Everything I like is on the "no no" list and everything on the "good" list is tasteless. So I went digging around the internet looking for low-fat, low-cholesterol recipes that might taste good.

Now that I have a Kindle I decided to format my set of recipes into a Kindle book - and after doing that I decided to share it. So here it is, 132 low-fat, low-cholesterol, heart-healthy, easy-to-make recipes that taste good. There are soups, stews, main dishes, side dishes, beef, chicken, fish, pasta, vegetarian, desserts, etc.

The book is formatted to work well on the Kindle with a working table of contents that's broken down into several subsections. I've also included a small metric conversion section for those of you that are not used to working with cups, teaspoons, ounces, etc. Most recipes also include detailed information on calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, sodium, and potassium, as well as serving sizes.

I prefer using a cookbook on the Kindle because I can easily bookmark recipes I want to try, insert notes, and if I want to give a copy of a recipe to a friend all I have to do is highlight the entire recipe then copy the "My Clippings" file to my computer for printing.

Price: $0.99


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Hungry Girl: 200 Under 200: 200 Recipes Under 200 Calories

Hungry Girl: 200 Under 200: 200 Recipes Under 200 CaloriesHungry Girl mania is sweeping the nation! The New York Times bestselling phenomenon delivers even more yum-tastic recipes in an easy-to-use cookbook containing 200 Hungry Girl recipes all under 200 calories. Recipes include:

* H-O-T Hot Boneless Buffalo Wings
* Sassy Southwestern Roll-Ups
* Cheesy-Good Cornbread Muffins
* Holy Moly Guacamole
* HG s So Low Mein w/Chicken
* Cheeseburger Lettuce Cups ;
* Chocolate Chip Cookie Crisp Puddin Shake
* Swirls Gone Wild Cheesecake Brownies
* Personal Pretzel-Bottomed Ice Cream Pie, and many more.

Told with Lisa's signature wit and sassy style, these recipes are as fun to read as they are to make!

Price: $19.95


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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

A market for non-GMO foods

Our chapter ran into a large dilemma when we were developing plans for the market which became our primary reason to see the realization of the project. At first we had reservations about starting a market in Greenville because our region has many established markets.  As Earth Markets have a strict no-GMO policy, we began to discover, to our astonishment, there were no producers in the entire southeastern USA making a non-GMO animal feed. Therefore, many otherwise good producers of meat, cheese, poultry, and eggs were knocked out of the application process.


Although many farmers who raise animals or use animal products in their foods would be interested in being GMO-free, the closest source of non-GMO animal feed is in Ohio, rendering it too expensive and logistically complicated to be a viable feed option.  We also discovered that “Certified Organic” gives an option if non-gmo feed is not available or too cost prohibitive to allow for GMO animal feed to be included under the certification, and we felt the consumer had a right to this information.


However as a result of our conversations, and the discovery of how widespread the conundrum goes, we now have formed a small group of producers who are looking for ways to manage this problem, and have an apple grower in North Carolina who has grown this summer non-GMO corn for feed, and which is now ready to harvest and mill. 


Also we discovered a distributor in NC who is willing to organize a bulk shipment that can be brought to the market for farms to purchase in bulk, therefore lowering the costs. Other ideas coming from the group and our meeting have been to create a farm-to-farm CSA for non-GMO animal feed products.


We already realized the extent of interest in biodiversity in our area as a result of an Ark of Taste dinner we held earlier which sold-out to capacity.  Within the boundaries of the “Upstate” of S.C. or the 10 counties that make up our local chapter, we have local farms that produce in one way or the other, up to 54 of the 200 Ark of Taste products in the USA.  The issue of biodiversity is not only important to Slow Food but to the people who shop at our market.  No other source can tell consumers directly that the farm is doing exactly what they say they are doing, which in a sense “Labels” them as non-GMO farms, and gives them direct producer to consumer information with regards to rare breeds of animals in danger of extinction or rare plants with specific historical ties to our region. Slow Food USA has a vital role to play in education for biodiversity. Within the structure of the Earth Markets, bio-diverse products like those on the US Ark of Taste and Presidia products are encouraged and take precedence, and within our community are sought like a hunt for rare treasure.


The Earth Markets project is ready to explode in the USA. Slow Food Upstate has had calls from a couple of other Slow Food chapters who are interested and even a farm in California. Earth Markets are an excellent way of creating an outlet for non-GMO foods to honor the great folks who produce them and give consumers a guaranteed place to buy these foods.


Although we are just beginning this Earth Market, the difference is amazing. If this is able to spread across the country, we will have a major food foot in the door towards education and choice towards non-GMO foods and in the education may have a chance to turn the tide on GMO’s and the risks they pose to the health of animals, humans, and planet Earth.


What lies ahead for the Upstate South Carolina Earth Market?
—They have applied for EBT machines to ensure people of all income levels have access to the market’s good, clean, and fair food.
—They are working with local soup kitchens and food banks to arrange to donate leftover food.


If you’d like to learn more about Earth Markets, visit the website or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) .


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‘Klasik’ Satay Station at Taman Ehsan, Kepong

I didn’t know about Klasik Satay until recently, a reader suggested me to try out their satays. He claims that Klasik Satay is so good that many influential people actually travels all the way here to have their satays. Curious to know more about this satay stall, we went there one weekend to try them out. And to my surprise, my reader was actually right. I find that Klasik Satay could be only one which serves best satays in the Klang Valley. Much better than the famous Kajang satay, Hj. Samuri.

satay

The first obvious reason why I say they are one of the best is because of the smell of the satay when it was served. We were told by the cook himself that their satays are made in the original way. He claims that most satay stalls actually skips this one crucial ingredient in preparing satay. The secret ingredient in preparing really good satays is the oily baste. I don’t know what is this oily baste, but I can tell you, it really makes a lot of difference.

satay.side.view

I have always prefered chicken satays compared to beef satays. But this time, the beef satays got my attention. It was so tender and flavourful. Chicken satays on the other hand was slightly tough.

satay.top.view

It is interesting to know that there’s a new satay gem just a few kilometres away from where I stay. They also do catering for functions, so if you are planning a satay party, I really recommend you getting your satays from them.

Do let me know what you think about them. If you know any other better satay places around, do drop me a comment below.

Details of this place:

‘Klasik’ Satay Station
Restoran O’din,
Jalan E3/12 Taman Ehsan, Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur
GPS Coordinates: N3 13.149 E101 37.334
Business hours: Mon – Sun (6:00pm to 12am)
Tel: 017-3638 803

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The International Jewish Cook Book 1600 Recipes According to the Jewish Dietary Laws with the Rules for Kashering; The Favorite Recipes of America, Austria, ... Russia, France, Poland, Roumania, Etc., Etc.

The International Jewish Cook Book 1600 Recipes According to the Jewish Dietary Laws with the Rules for Kashering; The Favorite Recipes of America, Austria, ... Russia, France, Poland, Roumania, Etc., Etc.This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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Buffet Dinner Promotion at Equatorial Hotel – Aneka Sajian Tradisional Buffet Dinner

Equatorial Hotel Kuala Lumpur along Jalan Sultan Ismail is having a halal Buffet Dinner Promotion in light of Hari Raya 2011 themed Aneka Sajian Tradisional Buffet Dinner. There are over 150 different dishes including Kambing Panggang Berempah, Otak-otak, Ayam Percik Buluh, Ikan Panggang, Ayam Golek, Nasi Briyani Gam, Gulai Kawah, Durian Cendol, Bubur Lambuk and an assortment of traditional Malay Kuih.

Valid everyday from 1 to 29 August 2011, the price for an adult is RM99 and a child RM49. For the last 3 days, the buffet is priced at RM89 per adult. Further, an additional offer extends to those who come in group – buy 6, get 1 free. Note that all prices are subject to 6% government tax & 10% service charge.

Equatorial Hotel

One of the main highlight here is their Fried Seafood. Diners are allowed to first choose their ingredients from prawns, clams to sea crabs. After passing your plate to the chefs, they will first boil it in hot water. When the seafood is ready, it will be fried over big fire, adding sauces and chili paste along the way. It was really good, the seafood are fresh. So, even if the queue is really long, just queue for it. You will not regret it.

Fried Seafood

One thing I regreted that night is the battery for my camera was defective that night and I only managed to take one picture. I blame it on the China product. The second blurry picture was taken by my camera phone. So the quality isn’t very good.

HOTEL EQUATORIAL KUALA LUMPUR
Address: Jalan Sultan Ismail,
50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +60 3 2161 7777
Fax: +60 3 2161 9020
Web: Equatorial Hotel Buffet Promotion

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Monday, September 26, 2011

“Feeding Garden” in South Africa gets a kickstart from Slow Food NYC

by interns Sasha Hippard and Alaena Robbins
Artworks for Youth, a volunteer driven not-for-profit based out of New York City, provides year-long after school art instruction to under-served students across South Africa. Last year, they became interested in starting school gardens due to a necessity they saw when the school district could no longer feed a meal to the children during the day. Instead of just continuing to provide meals to the students, Artworks for Youth approached Slow Food NYC’s chapter leader Sandra McLean to take on a garden project at one of the South African schools. Sandra’s mission was to travel to Joe Slovo primary school, located in the Joe Slovo township, and help develop a school “feeding garden” that would serve both educational as well as practical purposes. With the help of $800 from fundraising and anonymous matching donor, Sandra was able to get to South Africa and collect the supplies needed to get the project started.


What would the garden grow? The two cooks at the school said the most useful crops would be ones that can be “put into soup,” and Joe Slovo students narrowed that down to root vegetables like turnips, carrots, and potatoes as well as other delicious veggies and fruits such as swiss chard, green beans, and tomatoes. Aside from the obvious benefit of producing more food for students who may not have access to enough meals on a daily basis, Sandra says the school garden also provides the children with a wider range of food allowing for a more diverse and interesting diet.


Over a period of 2 weeks the Joe Slovo students and Sandra worked together to build twelve 5’x5’ beds which were filled with locally bought seeds or partially mature greens. Buying locally was just one of several efforts to ensure that the garden could be easily sustained by the community season after season, and that the seed money stayed in the community as much as possible. Each bed will be maintained by two students throughout the year and a teacher, Mrs. Sevuseni, is now the garden’s manager for the long term.


Despite some fears that a lack of economic resources may be a struggle in maintaining the garden, particularly for the first few seasons, Sandra told us that year after year it will become cheaper to maintain and much more self-sustaining. According to Sandra, the spirit and energy to perpetuate the garden are definitely abundant. Additionally, she hopes that the community’s strong bonds will allow for the passing along of both new and age-old farming knowledge to the next generation.


The Joe Slovo elementary school garden is proof that even communities faced with extreme political, social, and economic challenges can work together and achieve profound change, small steps at a time.

Sandra and Slow Food NYC struck out alone but now there’s more help for chapters interested in working with an African community to start a garden. At the 2010 Terra Madre Conference, Slow Food International launched an exciting program called A Thousand Gardens in Africa. The main goal of the ambitious project is to facilitate collaborative efforts that will create food gardens in every Terra Madre community across the continent of Africa.


Each garden requires $1300 to get up and running. Click here to make a donation.


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Prodyne RH-22 Prodyne Stainless Steel Recipe Card Holder

Prodyne RH-22 Prodyne Stainless Steel Recipe Card HolderThis functional, easy to use device features a sturdy support arm with solid ball bearing "gravity" clip. This unique design provides easy insertion, sure grip and easy removal. Recipe cards of all sizes are conveniently held up from the kitchen counter at an easy-to-read angle. It will make following a recipe much easier for any cook. Also ideal as an attractive holder for photos, notes and memos.

Price: $12.07


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The Best Recipes in the World

The Best Recipes in the WorldWith his million-copy bestseller How to Cook Everything, Mark Bittman made the difficult doable. Now he makes the exotic accessible.

In this highly ambitious, accomplished, globe-spanning work, Bittman gathers the best recipes that people from dozens of countries around the world cook every day. And when he brings his distinctive no-frills approach to dishes that were once considered esoteric, America's home cooks will eagerly follow where they once feared to tread.

In more than a thousand recipes, Bittman compellingly demonstrates that there are many places besides Italy and France to which cooks can turn for inspiration. In addition to these favorites, he covers Spain, Portugal, Greece, Russia, Scandinavia, the Balkans, Germany, and other European destinations, giving us easy ways to make dishes like Spanish Mushroom and Chicken Paella, Greek Roast Leg of Lamb with Thyme and Orange, Russian Borscht, and Swedish Äppletorte.

Asian food now rivals European cuisine’s popularity, and this book reflects that: It’s the first to emphasize European and Asian cuisines equally, with easy-to-follow recipes for favorites like Vietnamese Stir-Fried Vegetables with Nam Pla, Pad Thai, Japanese Salmon Teriyaki, Chinese Black Bean and Garlic Spareribs, and Indian Tandoori Chicken. Nor is the rest of the world ignored: there are hundreds of recipes from North Africa, the Middle East, and Central and South America, too. All will be hits with home cooks looking to add exciting new tastes and cosmopolitan flair to their everyday repertoire.

Shop locally, cook globally–Mark Bittman makes it so easy:

• Hundreds of recipes that can be made ahead or prepared in under 30 minutes

• Informative sidebars and instructional drawings explain unfamiliar techniques and ingredients

• Fifty-two international menus, an extensive International Pantry section, and much more make this an essential addition to any cook’s shelf


The Best Recipes in the World is destined to be a classic that will change the way Americans think about everyday food. It’s simply like no other cookbook in the world.

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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 2: More Amazing Clones of Famous Dishes from America's Favorite Restaurant Chains

Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 2: More Amazing Clones of Famous Dishes from America's Favorite Restaurant ChainsThe kitchen clone recipe king is back with a new Top Secret Restaurant Recipes collection—the first since his 1997 bestselling Top Secret Restaurant Recipes, which has sold over one million copies. Wilbur takes readers behind the scenes of big-name restaurants like Olive Garden, Applebee’s, and Outback Steakhouse, revealing the key ingredients and tricks of the trade they use to keep diners coming back for more. The book will feature 150 recipes, including:
• Red Lobster® Cheddar Bay Biscuits
• Cheesecake Factory® White Chocolate RaspberryTruffle® Cheesecake
• Romano’s Macaroni Grill® Penne Rustica®
• California Pizza Kitchen® Thai Crunch Salad
• Original Pancake House® Apple Pancake
• Chili’s® Southwestern Eggrolls
• Houston’s® Chicago-Style Spinach Dip
• Tony Roma’s® Baked Potato Soup


Forget takeout—with these fun recipes and blueprints, all using ingredients you can buy at your local supermarket, you can re-create your favorite restaurant signature dishes right in your own kitchen.

Price: $16.00


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Lucky Dessert at Sunway Giza, Kota Damansara

I will be going to Hong Kong during the Raya holidays. Desserts are very popular in Hong Kong and Lucky Dessert is one of the dessert house that we had planned to visit. After knowing that Lucky Dessert had a branch in Sunway Giza Mall, we decided to make our way to Kota Damansara to try them out first. Lucky Dessert is currently having promotion meals priced at RM16.80 for 2 pax or RM8.90 for 1 person.

As we wanted to try more, we ordered our desserts ala carte. We ordered the Banana Krisp priced at RM12.00. It was crispy on the outside but soft inside. I expected this dessert to be sweet but it wasn’t. So if you like it sweeter, you may sweeted it up with the aising sugar which were carefully sprinkled on the plate so if you like it sweeter. I find this dessert pretty as it has some “snowy effect”.

Banana.Krisp

Mango Roll has two small slices priced at RM6.00. Quite expensive if you ask me.

Mango.Roll

Trinity Durian Delight priced at RM10.00 is one of my favourite. This dessert is nice to be taken on a hot day. It is sweet but slightly bitter due to the bitterish taste from the durian and it is best taken cold. I would recommend you this if you are a durian lover.

Trinity.Durian.Delight

Durian Wrapz was slightly bitter too. If it was sweeter, I would have like it better. I find it too bitter for it to be a dessert. Desserts are suppose to be sweet, right?

Durian.Pancake

The Durian Warpz was priced at Rm5 for a piece. I find it too expensive. For the same price, I would have opted a real durian instead.

Durian.Wrapz

In total, our bill came up to RM36.30 which includes 10% service charge. After trying out Lucky Dessert at Sunway Giza, will I still try their main branch in Hong Kong? For now, I think I will place Lucky Dessert as the last item on my list. I will try it if there are no better choices.

Lucky Dessert – The Original Hong Kong Fine Dessert
Address: C-11-G, Sunway Giza 2, Jalan PJU 5/14, Kota Damansara.
GPS Coordinates: N3 09.033 E101 35.466

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Rubbermaid 1777169 Easy Find Lid Food Storage Set, 40-Piece

Rubbermaid 1777169 Easy Find Lid Food Storage Set, 40-PieceThe Rubbermaid 1777169 40 Piece Easy Find Lid (EFL) Food Storage Set contains 5 - 0.5 cup, 5 - 1.25 cup, 4 - 2.0 cup, 2 - 3.0 cup, 2 - 5.0 cup and 2 - 7.0 cup containers with lids. The EFL containers feature Thick, durable container walls for everday use. With the Easy Find Lid System, Organizing your kitchen just got easier. Featuring lids that snap together and snap to the bottom of the container it fits, this food storage system ensures that the right lid is always at your fingertips. Graduated sized containers nest to take up less room in your cupboard, and its square shape takes up less room in your refrigerator. The Super-Clarified base allows you to easily see contents.

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Saturday, September 24, 2011

Seremban Best Chicken Rice at Chai Hong Restaurant

If you are in Seremban for the Hari Raya holidays right now, I recommend you to try the best chicken rice here at Chai Hong Restaurant. This restaurant serves by far, the best chicken rice I’ve ever tasted. Ipoh, Malacca, Kuala Lumpur or Sarawak chicken rice is no match to this.

Chicken

The chicken was firm, smooth and juicy. I think no explanation necessary as the picture explains it all. The lady boss is quite particular with the presentation of her chicken rice but she is actually making sure every plate of chicken rice she serves goes out in perfect.

Chicken.Rice.Set

Sometimes good food can be very pricey. Our total bill comes up to about RM36 that day. It was expensive but it was worth the try especially for those who are like me, who have not tried Chai Hong’s chicken rice before.

Restaurant.Chai.Hong

The waiting time is quite long and sometimes the staffs may mixed up your orders with another person. So it’s best to keep your order simple and they will prepare your order in no time. Come early also if you want to avoid the queue.

Rice

Chai Hong Restaurant
Address: No.50, Jalan Kapitan Tam Yeong, 70000, Seremban.
GPS Coordinate: N2 43.759 E101 56.345

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Slow Food International
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Find Fresh, Local Food:
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Cook Good Food:
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Support Farmers:
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Farm Aid
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National Family Farm Coalition
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Blogs:
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Mark Bittman
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Next Gen:
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Live Real
A national initiative of young food activists that promotes “a people’s movement for real food solutions.”


Real Food Challenge
The Real Food Challenge leverages the power of youth and universities to create a healthy, fair and green food system. Their primary campaign is to shift $1 billion of existing university food budgets away from industrial farms and junk food and towards local/community-based, fair, ecologically sound and humane food sources by 2020.


Greenhorns
This grassroots organization is made up of young farmers whose mission is to recruit, promote and support the new generation of farmers.


CoFed
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Food Sovereignty:
Food First
The website of the Institute for Food and Development Policy, shaping how people think by analyzing the root causes of global hunger, poverty, and ecological degradation and developing solutions in partnership with movements working for social change.


US Food Sovereignty Alliance (USFSA)
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Malacca Trip: Bukit Beruang-Duck Mee, Aunty Koh-Cendol & Klebang-Coconut Shake

Duck Mee is one of my favourite noodle while I was studying in Malacca. So when Vk suggested to go to Malacca for a trip, I told him that we must make a stop at Bukit Beruang for my duck mee.

Duck.Noodles

Here, you may order the dry version – black “kicap” style or like us, the soup version. I personally prefer the soup version more because of it’s broth. It tastes similar to the Mamee duck flavour instant noodle, except this is much better.

DuckMee

The duck mee stall has moved to another coffee shop since my pre-University time. Now they are located at Chia Yean Coffee Shop and here is their GPS coordinate: N2 14.779 E102 16.489.

ChiaYean

If you are willing to travel to find good food, you may want to travel to Bukit Rambai for cendol. I know, Bukit Rambai is not exactly near Malacca town, but I have seen people travelling all the way from Singapore and Johor to Bukit Rambai, Malacca to have Aunty Koh‘s cendol.

AuntyKohCendol

The queue was very long and the tables and chairs were all taken up when we arrive at Aunty Koh’s stall. So we told ourselves, this could be good.

Cendol

And true enough, Aunty Koh’s cendol is one of the best cendol that I’ve ever had. It is rich with coconut and when all the ingredients are put together and it is taken on a very hot day, it was just awesome.

Cendol.Ingredients

A bowl of cendol is only RM3.50.

Cendol.with.Ingredients

The other thing that Aunty Koh have here is “Tai Bak“. I am not sure what this is, but it tastes just like rice balls with sugar water. Tai Bak is only RM1.50 a bowl.

TaiBak

If you do not know this place well, it is advisable for you to travel here with someone who does. Aunty Koh’s cendol is located next to the Bukit Rambai secondary school. GPS Coordinates: N2 14.804 E102 11.516.

AuntyKohStall

On the way back to Malacca town, you may want to stop at Pantai Klebang for a quick stop for Coconut Shake.

CoconutShake

A cup of coconut shake is only RM1.50 and for an additional of RM0.50, you get an extra scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was quite refreshing and the best time to have this is on a very hot day. The GPS Coordinate for this place is N2 12.920 E102 12.365.

KlebangStall

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