An Asian like vegetable, bok choy is in the cabbage family. It tastes like cabbage, though the health benefits of bok choy are many. You can eat it raw and the video shows it’s use in a salad raw.
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The first Friday in June is celebrated as the National Doughnut Day, so celebrating this sweet treat is a big part of this day. Doughnuts have been around for centuries and have developed and evolved in both shape and flavor over the years.
Doughnuts were originally native to some countries in Europe, and in the 15th century, Germany, England and the Netherlands loved the creation of doughnuts, where many flavors were created and tested – even savory styles were popular at this time! Some people say that the doughnut was in fact invented by the Dutch, and in 1847, a Dutch sailor Captain Hanson Gregory was sent to sea with doughnuts made by his mother!
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Overall, there are hundreds, maybe even thousands of doughnut varieties in the world. They can be fried or baked, and each country tends to have their own unique way of producing their version of a classic doughnut. Cinnamon and chocolate topped doughnuts are most popular in Australia, and Denmark doughnuts are made without the whole, covered in sugar and jam is served as a side order!
Unlike traditional doughnut recipes, new variants on the classic creation s have been developed over the years. These include treats such as doughnut balls and beignets. Ideal for desserts, doughnut balls are fried and can be dipped in sugar or syrup and are best served hot with a crispy coating of sugar. A beignet, also known as a ‘fritter’ in England, is deep fried pastry often with fruity fillings. Savory versions are also popular with those that don’t have much of a sweet tooth!
Easy Peasy Doughnut Recipe:
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There are many things that you need to consider when purchasing your steak including the grade of meat and the cut itself.
1. Grade
The grade of the meat is a good indication of the quality of the meat you are buying. Prime grade steak cuts are the best quality steaks you can buy as they are full of flavour, extremely tender and have a good level of marbling. Choice cuts are a little less tender, but still full of flavour, making them the next desirable grade of meat. Select grade cuts are tougher than both prime and choice grade meats, however, they are cheaper and taste great when tenderised and marinated.
2. Marbling
Marbling, the effect that the meat has where thin strips of fat run through the cut – the higher the degree of marbling, the better quality the meat and the more flavour it has. Prime cuts will have many thin strips of fat in them, and the finer the strips, the tastier the meat. Thicker strips of flat usually mean a poorer quality of meat.
3. Cut
The ‘cut’ is simply the meat that comes from different areas of the animal and each can denote a different quality, price and taste.
Fillet – A very tender steak cut, it is extremely lean and tastes great when fried. Also known as tenderloin, the fillet mignon is generally one of the most expensive meat cuts.
Ribeye – Made up of both fatty and lean parts of meat, ribeye is usually cooked on the bone and has good marbling.
Sirloin – One of the prime cuts of meat, sirloin can be tender and has a great flavour. It is tender, lean and is also cheaper than more expensive prime cuts.
T-Bone – Cooked and served on a T shaped bone, the T-Bone is cut from the shortloin and is ideal for barbeques. It also takes less time to cook than other cuts
Rump – A lean cut, the rump is quite tough so needs marina ting and tenderising prior to cooking, but is most popular for its great flavour.
4. Color
The proper color of a steak cut should be a light red color. Bright red sometimes indicate that the cattle were distressed before they were culled, so a lighter red indicates a more humane killing and a better quality meat – darker meat tends to be tougher as well.
5. Thickness
The best quality steak cuts should be between ½ inch and 1 inch thick. The thickness of the steak can also determine how well it cooks as thinner cuts generally dry out quickly and make it less juicy. When buying your steak, look for thickness rather than the weight.
Before you prepare your steaks, take them out of the refrigerator to get them to room temperature. This makes sure the steak retains its flavour and juiciness. If the steak is dry as well, it will allow the marbled fat to cook the meat and give the cut a great taste.
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Local chef Raffle Webb shares his recipe for delicious avocado lime hummus. Hummus is a Middle Eastern food dip, essentially made of chick peas, tahini and olive oil with seasonings. Chef Raffle Webb adds avacado and lime to create an interesting and healthy hummus variation in this video.
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We found this very informative infograph on visual.ly, elaborating on various super fruits. Super fruits essentially fall under the category of super foods, a term describing types of foods that are extremely rich in nutrients that ultimately improve our health.
In addition to the berries, including strawberries, blueberries and blackberries, mangosteen has found it’s way into this category as well. You can surely enjoy these fruits on their own, but there are also many recipes in which you can incorporate these.
How do you like these super fruits?
Umami is a type of flavoring usually found in savory foods. Umami, associated with savory foods is also a Japanese word which means ‘pleasant savory taste’. A food often associated the umami flavor is miso, often used in many dishes particularly in Japanese cuisine.
Miso is the thick seasoning paste used in Japanese sauces and soups to give dishes a unique taste. It is made from fermented soy beans or rice and other grains and is often also used as a condiment. Alternatively, it can be used as a marinade when mixed with other ingredients to create the perfect miso inspired cuisine such as Miso Chicken.
Miso Chicken can be made by mixing together a marinade:
All you need to do is mix the ingredients together and marinade the chicken in the mixture overnight and bake the boneless chicken in the marinade for 30 minutes at 350F.
To make a simple sauce which is perfect for drizzling over meats, vegetables or grains, gather together the following ingredients:
1/4 cup water, more to taste
1 tbsp light miso
1/3 cup tahini
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp orange zest
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
Whisk the ingredients together and add a little water if desired. If you want to try miso in soup, you might like a Shrimp and Broccoli combination, or Garlic, Miso and Ginger soup or even Shitake Lemongrass soup.
Miso can also make a great glaze on catfish or can make a delicious salad dressing when drizzled over a crispy green salad. Overall, miso is an extremely versatile food and can be used in a variety of recipes – so give it a go!
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Dr. Beckerman demonstrates how to prepare easy heart healthy recipes, and this video shows his recipe for super easy veggie pita pockets. This dish compliments the Flex Diet, which is so popular for introducing heart healthy recipes into our daily diets.
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Check this recipe for delectable shrimp ceviche. A popular seafood dish in South and Central America, ceviche is made up of spicy raw fish and tangy citrus juices. The main ingredients found in ceviches are a variety of fish, citrus juice, onion and chilli peppers.
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A mimosa is a refreshing and very popular brunch time cocktails for special occasions. A mimosa is made up of champagne and then topped up with orange juice; however other juices are sometimes used to add a different flavour to the drink.
The mimosa is one of the simplest cocktails out there, and all you need is champagne and orange juice. First, get a champagne flute and fill half with the champagne (or sparkling wine) then top with orange juice.
For different mimosas recipes you might like to try Strawberry Mimosa. You will need:
Mix the orange and strawberries together and then pour into a champagne flute half full of champagne. You may even like to try your own twist on the traditional mimosa recipe. Try different juices and add Alize Gold for an Alize Gold mimosa, passion fruit juice for a passion fruit mimosa, or tomato juice to make a Bloody Mimosa.
Choose ingredients to fit the occasion and you will love these as a refreshing summer or brunch time beverage!
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Beth Pandol With the Water Association of Kern County has interesting facts about locally grown blueberries, along with a recipe for a blueberry pie.
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