The Durian is a contentious fruit; loved by many whilst others are disgusted by its strong smell, and strange appearance. Jakarta, one of South-east Asia’s largest and least known Cities, is aptly nicknamed the “Big Durian.” Tales from the Big Durian, is a collection of true stories and experiences, that cross lines of “normality,” and
Uncategorized
Grilled Salmon With Sambal Matah
Sambal is Indonesian condiment dish, it is basically a blended chillies combine with tomatoes, shallots, shrimp paste and seasoning (salt and sugar). but for Sambal Matah, the way of serving is a little bit different. in sambal matah, all the ingredients are sliced, so you can taste more freshness all of the spices. Ingredients for
What Are the Coffee Regions of the South Pacific?
The coffee regions of the South Pacific include Indonesia and the Pacific Islands; Sumatra; Sulawesi or Celebes; Java, and New Guinea. Each of these regions has unique coffee attributes for flavor, aroma, after-taste and fragrance. Indonesia and the Pacific Islands: Indonesia is the world’s third largest producer of coffee. Only 15% of the crop is
Bandeng Presto (High Pressure Cooked Smoked Milkfish)
Pressure cooking was first introduced by French Physicist, Denis Papin. He invented Steam Digester to reduce the time needed to cook foods. Basically what the steamer do is tighten the air pressure inside it to increase the boiling point of water, therefore the food would be cooked faster. Bandeng Presto uses high pressure cooking technique
Traditional Dutch Food – The Rijsttafel
When you visit a country for the first time, you always want to try the signature dishes. When in Spain, you want to sample the paella, in Japan sushi, in India you want to taste different curries. But what kind of food is traditionally Dutch? The answer is a lot, and not many. The Dutch
Indonesian Beef Rendang With Potato and Egg
Beef Rendang is very popular dish throughout Asia, originally it came from Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. It has rich flavour of coconut milk and other Indonesian traditional spices. The original recipe, it has a very spicy taste, but in this recipe, I reduce some of the chillies. If you think the amount of chillies in
Elderly Nutrition and the Supporting Role of Goat Milk
Elderly nutrition is a topic of concern for many senior adults and their caretakers. Naturally occurring changes in our bodies create challenges for adequate nutrient intake and absorption as we age. Goat dairy products have properties that can help meet these challenges to reduce the prospect of inadequate nutrition for the elderly. Goat milk is
Dry Skin Rash – 5 Eczema Benefits of Chewing Your Food
One of the easiest ways to improve your health and thus begin to heal your eczema is to start chewing your foods more thoroughly. We are all busy people and we tend to eat on the go which means we are chopping and swallowing food without any thought to whether our food is being sufficiently
Can the Ayurvedic Diet Help Control Blood Glucose Levels?
The Ayurveda lays great emphasis on nutrient rich meals for optimum health, ie to keep the three doshas in a state of equilibrium within yourself and between you and your environment. An individual’s personal diet is based on that person’s own unique dosha. In the Ayurveda, all is personalised. The most nourishing ayurvedic foods The
Season Your Pans for Non Stick Cooking
Nothing is more frustrating than trying to cook a delicious meal and having it stick to the bottom of the pan. A well season or cured pan will make cooking more fun, easier to clean and create better tasting food. There is a saying in the restaurant business; Hot pan – Cold oil. Meaning never
A List of Nutrisystem Flex Meals – A Sample Menu
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the Nutrisystem flex meals. There’s a lot to like about this program because it allows you to take two days off each week. And, it’s about $100 cheaper than the regular women’s program. But, there’s some misconceptions about the food which I’ll address in the following article. The
Food Specialties in a Marathi Wedding
Of all the other cultures in India, Maharashtrians tend to have the simplest weddings. These weddings are complemented with simple, yet healthier wedding cuisines. Marathi food promises less oil, less salt, minimal butter, thereby making it a fitness freak’s delight. The Menu Wedding menu of a Marathi family is almost always vegetarian, and more so
Go Home & Go Green: How to Minimize Waste in Your Kitchen
On a global scale, one third of the produce that we grow is thrown out, culminating in 1.3 billion tons of wasted food every year. After confronting themselves with these appallingly high numbers, most people gasp in disbelief, but then simply sigh and say, “Well, I personally don’t throw out that much. I can’t be
How to Lose Weight Without Exercise and Get Rid of Belly Fat
This is how to lose weight without exercise – you just have to eat sensibly. A good healthy meal is simple and doesn’t have to be complicated. You just have to prepare your own meals and eat out less. If you have been on a high processed food diet, it’s time to make the change
Infrared Grills Which Are Less Than $500 and Are Great for Cooking at Home
Is the lack of space your excuse for not hosting a barbeque party? Or does the tedious work which comes with cleaning up put you off? If you said yes to any of the questions above, read on to find out what you can do to make these excuses a thing of the past. First,
Using Claypots For Healthy Cooking – A Beginner’s Guide
If you are looking for a healthy new way of cooking, why not try claypot cooking Asian-style? Claypot cooking is an ancient technique in many cultures from the Romans, Etruscans, Chinese, Indian, Mexican and Moroccans. In Asia, claypots have been widely used as a cooking style for centuries. From China, Vietnam, Thailand, South East Asia
Lose Weight by Reducing Salt Addiction
Salt, in limited amounts, is an essential part of a healthy diet. Consumed in excess, though, it can spike your blood pressure and make you look fatter because of your body retaining more water to balance the larger amount of sodium present. Here are some tips for reducing your salt intake to slim down fast.
13 Tips To Help You Lose Weight In The New Year
Wading through weight loss information can seem to be a confusing task. There are so many ideas, plans, and programs. It can be easy to end up so overwhelmed that you lose sight of what you started out to do. In this article we will reveal some sound tips to get you going again. 1.
One Simple Action for Eating Less, Improving Digestion and Boosting Pleasure: Chew Your Food
Really, it’s that simple. I’m sure you’re like, “Whatever, mom, I do chew my food.” Hmmm, are you sure about that? Or, do you kinda, sorta chew your food and then expect those teeth in your stomach to finish the job? It’s ok. I used to think I chewed my food too. Then one day
Is Nonstick Cookware Good for You?
When it comes to kitchen sets there are thousands of options, but how do you know what is the best choice for you and your family? Stainless steel looks great, but heats slowly and is much too heavy for every day cooking. Tri-ply provides the best of all words, but food will stick if you
Is Your Health Food Really Healthy?
The world is becoming more health conscious every year. Food companies are making so-called health food products, the fast food industry is trying to make healthier menus, and people are making smarter choices when it comes to their food. This is a wonderful thing and is much needed with obesity continually affecting more and more
Amazing Coconut Oil, a True Super Food
Coconut oil has come on the scene in the recent past as one of nature’s true super foods. The myriad of uses for this amazing oil are truly astonishing and the many health benefits make it a product everyone should have in their pantry. WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL? A few of
Careers in Food Technology
The growing consumerism and a fast paced lifestyle have led to a greater demand for packed and processed food. The challenge most food processing units face today is to produce food items which contain minimal amount of chemicals and preservatives yet have optimum appeal and shelf-life. And this has raised the demand for food technologists
5 Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes
Don’t have much time cooking for dinner? Get your hectic day a little less stressful by following these quick and easy cooking recipes without breaking the bank. Pasta with Shrimp, Spinach, and Leek Pasta with Shrimp, Spinach, and Leek is a recipe rich in vegetables and protein. This will make your meal both light and
The Organic-Conventional Food Debate
You can never get too healthy. Getting and keeping good health is more important than your bank accounts being full. Keeping your health in tune and properly functioning is a good place to invest your resources. Good insurance will allow you access to good doctors that will help in your quest for good health. A
The Benefits of Fava or Broad Beans for Diabetics
Fava beans, as they are called in the Americas, or broad beans, as they are more commonly called in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, have been a part of diet in the eastern Mediterranean since about 6,000 BCE. They grow in broad, leathery pods, like much enlarged pea pods. Each pod contains three to eight
Slang Terms for Coffee
The first questions about slang terms are where did they come from and how did they originate. Where they originated covers a wide spectrum of places. Some started by military groups during wars while others originated in both men’s and women’s prisons. Others originated in foreign countries, by college students or just groups of people
The Specialty and History of Kumbakonam Degree Coffee
Coffee has for long been a delectable beverage inspiring millions across the globe. Tracing its roots to ancient Ethiopia, coffee is today an acclaimed “global beverage” that has captured the imagination of the masses and lent itself to be an inseparable part of their everyday life. According to a study by Ponte Stefano published in
From a Cherry to the Cup: The Life and Journey of Coffee Beans
You sit back at your local café, sip your latte or black gold brew, and relax. But did you ever wonder how that Joe got to your cup? Fresh roasted gourmet coffee does not just appear! There is a journey here. Before any roaster can sell coffee wholesale to any café to brew a cup,
Some Facts About Deforestation
Deforestation is a permanent destruction of forests and woods. Deforestation is the conversion of forested area to the non forest land for the use of industrial gain, livestock, and urban use. In the ancient times, most of the land was covered with forests. As the population and other demands damage the earth and it leaded
How Does Coffee Affect the Environment?
The growth and cultivation of coffee plants have seen a number of changes over the years, resulting in a different impact on the environment. Every American considers coffee to be a popular social beverage and a wonderful way to start the day, but many people do not consider where their Java may come from, and
A Quick Guide to Coffee
There are 3 major regions in the world where coffee if grown: Central America, North Africa, and South Asia. Each region has its own distinct flavors and aroma. This comes from the minerals in the particular soil, the amount of precipitation, and the method of processing the beans. For this article, I will use Starbucks
Gluten Free Recipes – What 10 Grains Can Be Substituted For Wheat?
Gluten-free recipes can be a challenge and looking at all the grain bins at the natural food store can be intimidating. Whether you have Celiac disease, gluten intolerance, wheat allergies, or your choice is to follow a gluten-free diet, you need to know not just which grains have gluten but which grains are gluten-free and
The Dangers of Drinking Coffee
If you drink coffee because you think you need to in order to rev or pep you up daily, especially if you work in corporate America, here are some things to think about pertaining to this liquid drug that is the number one cause of cancer of the esophagus: The first thing you should think
What You Need to Know About Coffee
A Third of the World Drinks Coffee “Without my morning coffee, I’m no good.” “I need my two cups of coffee to get me going in the morning.” “The first thing we do in the morning is make a pot of fresh coffee.” So go the sentiments of nearly a third of the world’s population
A Brief Tour of Coffee’s Chemical Composition
Everyday millions of people around the world begin their day religiously with a morning cup of coffee. Though today we easily identify coffee in its beverage form, it wasn’t always this way in the beginning. Throughout history, coffee has taken on several physical transformations, initially serving as an energy source when nomadic tribes combined coffee
What is 4C Common Code Coffee Certification?
The 4C Common Code’s mission is to achieve global leadership by emphasizing the economic, social and environmental factors in coffee growing. This emphasis leads to enhanced production, processing and trading conditions for coffee sector members. 4C Common Code was started in 2003. This certification has representation from countries such as Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire,
Coffee and Tea Are Good for Us? Yes! (First in a Series)
You’ll be pleased to learn that many of the foods and drinks you love are not just “okay” as an occasional indulgence–they’re good for you! Let’s begin with coffee and tea…and I invite you to read my related articles on wine and beer, and on chocolate. Coffee is made from the roasted and ground seeds
Cameroon Boyo Coffee – The Taste of West Africa
The Republic of Cameroon is an African nation well known for both its geographic and ethnic diversity. Lying in the Northwest province of Cameroon, there is a mountainous region known as Boyo that is seeking to improve the standard of living for its many farmers. In the late 1990’s a farmers’ cooperative initiative was started
Unusual Facts About Coffee
There are many unusual facts about coffee and some are very surprising. Everyone probably knows by now that coffee beans were discovered in Ethiopia by a goatherd around 800 AD. He noticed that his goats became more frisky, after eating the ‘berries’ on a particular bush. He investigated and discovered coffee beans. How he managed
Essential Fishing Secrets For the Mighty Zambezi River
Fishing on the Zambezi River for the novice or experienced angler is possibly as close as one can get to absolute perfection. But what can one expect to catch and how? What are the best times of year and what are the potential dangers if any? As all fishermen know it is not only about
Jack Daniels Drunken Chicken
I don’t know about you but I can name the place and time when I had my first taste of Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce. I was at the levee, on the bank the Mississippi, at a New Years Eve bonfire. An old man with shrimp boots and suspenders was turning chicken on the grill. When
An Early History of Coffee – From Ethiopia to the Middle East
Ethiopia, considered by many archeologists to be the birthplace of the first Homo sapiens some 400,000 years ago, is also believed to have given his descendants a very popular, energizing, and stimulating drink -coffee. The first coffee plants are said to have come from a region called Kaffa in southwestern Ethiopia. Some lexicographers actually consider
Clay Pot Cooking Around The World
Although clay cookware has only just started to spread its wings in North America and especially the US, becoming more and more popular with every passing day, pure clay pots have been used in other cultures for centuries. What’s even more interesting is that in every cuisine around the world, the same, very basic, clay
Number One Health And Longevity Secret – Key To Good Nutrition And A Tip To Eating Healthy
“A drunkard may reach old age; a glutton, never.” – Sylvester Graham I’d like to share with you the number one health and longevity secret. Would you like to know how to live longer and healthier? Would you like to live in optimum health and live to a ripe old age before you die? Would
Fruit – Natures Great Cleanser and One of the Keys to Weight Loss
We all know fruit is good for us but do we understand why and just HOW good for us? Fruit is nature’s cleanser for the body, there are so many ‘detox’ diets and plans out there that claim all sorts from weight loss to more energy to generally making you feel better and yet the
Learn How To Increase Your Semen Volume With Food
Many men believe that their masculinity is connected to their performance in the bedroom. We have all heard the statement that size matters. Well, that’s not entirely true. You might be happy with your size but if you’re shooting blanks then the effort seems futile. This is especially true if you are trying to start
Three Key Valuable Honey Properties
Be pleasantly surprised by these amazing honey properties — antimicrobial, antioxidant, and hygroscopic which all make honey a popular food as well as a medicine. 1. Honey is Hygroscopic Honey has a hygroscopic nature, which means when exposed to air, it naturally absorbs moisture in from the air. In treating open wounds, honey is useful
8 Tips on How Much to Feed a Hermit Crab
If they’re living in the wild, hermit crabs eat a wide variety of food from decaying wood, fallen fruits, leaves and grasses and items that are washed ashore. These pets are omnivorous, meaning they eat both meat and vegetables. They might be very fussy with picking the shells they will use as their homes but
Uterine Fibroid Diet – 10 Key Elements
If you have uterine fibroids which are causing you problems, you will no doubt be exploring all your options and eating a fibroid diet is something you may have considered. Like many women, you have probably discovered the stark fact that even if you have a surgical procedure to remove your fibroids, they are likely
What’s The Deal With Breakfast?
You often hear people say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day but what are the reasons behind that statement? Many people skip breakfast or substitute coffee simply because they don’t have time to eat properly due to the morning get-to-work rush. So it is important to get a real understanding how
Ways to Measure Hotel Kitchen Performance
What do hotel visitors value most of all? Of course they want to live in good looking rooms, be able to use phone and the Internet, receive additional services as well as be able to enjoy exquisite cuisine. Yes, many people choose hotels just by the cuisine and reputation of hotel restaurants. This especially concerns
Food Security In Nigeria
What is food security? Well, in attempting to answer this question, there are two key words that stand out here – food and security. Food, according to the dictionary is any substance that people or animals eat or drink to stay alive. Rice, beans, millet, fish, meat, water, dairy products, vegetables, fruits, alcohol, wine and
Three Keys to Help Get You Motivated in Getting Healthy and Fit
For years now the fitness industry, government and others have told the public that they need to start working out and eating healthy. They told of the consequences of what would happen if they didn’t. What is the result of all of this? We got fatter. We have more fitness facilities, weight loss programs, weight
Cooking For Children Who Are Reluctant Eaters
Often adults enthusiastically introduce a new food, just to have a child turn up their nose at it. Perhaps the adult will offer it a second time. But if a child refuses to eat an unfamiliar food the third time, most adults will quit and assume they just don’t like it and won’t eat it.
How to Prevent Disease With Healing Gourmet
The Healing Gourmet seven book series is a product that is based on the theory that you are what you eat and modern day food and eating habits are making many of us seriously ill or at least contributing to it. Read on for a review of this product. There are five damaging aspects of
You’re Not A Dog, Don’t Reward Yourself With Food
Those of you concerned with losing weight and getting in shape need to remember this important key point – you’re not a dog so don’t reward yourself with food. The reason I bring this topic up is because often when folks are trying to improve their daily nutrition, many times when they are able to
How to Make Stuffed Bell Peppers
Stuffed bell peppers are a southern treat that goes back a few decades. There are many varieties of stuffed bell peppers. In this recipe, I am going to describe how to make the traditional stuffed bell peppers. There are some key ingredients in this recipe that must be done right. The shrimp, crabmeat, and crab
Doing a Wedding Cookout
A great idea for a casual, less-expensive wedding reception is a barbecue. In fact, the wedding barbecue is now becoming a popular option for smaller weddings. If you are thinking of a barbecue for you wedding reception, remember, the entire affair can be a lot of fun if only you plan beforehand and assign specific
Important Weight Loss Foods for Proper Dieting
So what are weight loss foods? We have all heard the expression, “you are what you eat”. Whether it’s pork chops, fried chicken, potatoes, cheese cake or chocolate, your body will respond based on how you are feeding it. It’s not a bad thing to enjoy the foods you eat, but moderation is the key.