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Tempeh Malaikari

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:06:00 +0000

I am surprised I have blogged only one recipe with tempeh so far, considering that it is a staple at my house. I particularly like its meatiness in hearty curries instead of tofu. Having enjoyed tempeh rendang (loosely adapted from this recipe) often, I was looking to make an Indian curry with similar notes

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Tempeh Malaikari

Silk’s Pure Almond Iced Cocoa Mocha and a Giveaway

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:22:02 +0000

Mr.Healthnut helping himself a glass of mighty almond goodness. A nutritious addition in our diet,velvety smooth ,light and incredibly yum,Silk’s new Pure Almond Milk has taken an honorable space in our refrigerator,since introduced to me by the kind folks at Silk

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Apple Cider Vinegar Tea and Cumin Soy Biscuits

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 22:03:58 +0000

The unstable rise and drop(80F a day and 50F the next!) in spring temperatures can leave some of us miserably sick.Your truly was brought down by a bad episode of aching itchy soar throat followed by exasperating cough,not to mention the fatigue.Thankfully the relief came without visiting the doctor,through some simple home remedies.But beware if the throat ache or persistent cough does not subside in 3-4 days of home treatment or accompanies fever,be sure to get doctor’s advice first.Normally the doctor would give antibiotic for bacterial infection but not for the viral,either of the cases,the home remedies can be put to test.There are many to try,but these two in particular are safe and work effectively for me. 1 .Herbal teas (like the Ginger honey , Orange spice and Apple cider vinegar,recipe below),a cup every 3-4 hours.Slurping warm soups also is relieving.

Daring Bakers : Chocolate Berry Pièce montée(Croquembouche) with Mango Cream

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 10:28:38 +0000

Never in the deepest dreams did I think of putting together a spectacular French wedding cake.Thanks to daring bakers club for making the seemingly impossible bakes,possible.Every daring bake( 17 so far) has indeed been a challenge,needs lot of planning ahead,thoroughly understanding the recipe before making any changes to it,allotting good amount of time for implementing the task,that could fail at first attempt but striving till succeeding should be the motto of a daring baker.The posting day is sure excitement in anticipation of fellow daring bakers creative takes on the challenge.I for one ,try not to deviate too much from the given original recipe while giving it a healthy make over,which is the best part of these challenges. The May 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Cat of Little Miss Cupcake .

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Daring Bakers : Chocolate Berry Pièce montée(Croquembouche) with Mango Cream

Raspberry Tofu Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Cake

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 22:29:44 +0000

Tofu does not get any applause in my family.So I have to think of sneaking in this wonder protein in the most unsuspecting places.Like in the ice cream ,the silken tofu married so well with the intense berry flavor,leaving the picky eaters totally clueless about the disliked ingredient in it. The cake was specially made in jubilation of Nabeel’s seventh birth day.Yes,another healthfully blessed year.His asthma has shown significant improvement as he is growing.Watching the diet for low sugar ,low fat foods ,wholesome fruits,vegetables and grains immensely helped in improving his condition.My efforts to get him to eat the best aren’t always success,there are some foods he absolutely cannot stand, and tofu is one of those.But I can’t give up ,the ever pleasing seemed perfect to incorporate the healthy food. I had to disclose the secret ingredient to him after blissfully finishing the first slice,for it changed his mind about the food,that he had decided to hate till eternity.Now he is more willing to appreciate it,if presented in such decadent dishes.That also means,a thumbs up for my ,eating more tofu mission.The other dishes that got approval were tofu smoothie and parathas,haven’t got the chance to post them yet,but will do,one fine day.

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Raspberry Tofu Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Cake

Turkish Spinach Börek using Home made Yufka(Phyllo)

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 13:37:34 +0000

The wondrous natural beauty of Turkey’s peninsula ,unique historical sites and the exquisite Turkish cuisine has earned Turkey’s name as one of the world’s most popular tourism destinations.Visiting the place is a dream for now,nonetheless,the ladies at Walima Cooking club are very excited this month to be dishing up one of the delicacies of the Turkish cuisine. The Walima club May challenge,of home made Yufka,the Turkish phyllo dough was presented to us by Nihal of Crossroads Istanbul .Börek is the special pastry of the exotic Turkish cuisine,made by rolling the paper thin Yufka(phyllo dough),an effortful task that requires skill at using the rolling pin.To master the art of börek making requires practice and patience,so not to worry if you can’t get the pastry perfectly circular and thin,the first time

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Turkish Spinach Börek using Home made Yufka(Phyllo)

Pearl Millet(Jowar) Pilaf

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 13:42:57 +0000

Pearl Millet – gems of good health The sustaining cereal of the dessert lands in Asia and Africa ,millet are power houses of good health – gluten free ,easily digestible(hypoallergenic) ,rich in protein, minerals and B vitamins.Common kinds – Finger Millet (Ragi), Green millet (Bajri) and Pearl Millet (Jowar),all are available in both flour and grain form,in most Asian stores or health foods stores.

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Pearl Millet(Jowar) Pilaf

Cruciferous Celebration

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 17:06:09 +0000

Who’s up for the basket of health? BokChoy,Broccoli,Brussel Sprouts,Kohlrabi,Cauliflower,Cabbage and Kale ,all are honored members of cabbage family ,also referred as Cruciferous vegetables.There are crucial to our diet for being a good source of essential : Soluble fiber, Vitamins(A,B-1,B-2,B-6,C,E) Folic acid Plant Omega 3s Disease fighting phytochemicals.

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Archives : March 2010

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 15:31:59 +0000

March 2 Cocoa barley Bites March 4 Methi Sunflower Seeds Buns with Minty Barley Soup March 7 Bulgur Stuffed Bitter Gourd and Bitter Gourd Crisps March 9 Health Nut Challenge 5 : Crucial Cruciferous. Cauliflower Tabbouleh with Preserved Lemons March 13 Purely Chocolate Almond Meringue Cake with Dark Chocolate Filling March 15 Chickpeas Polenta(Panisse) With Olive and Sun dried Tomatoes March 18 Health Nut Challenge 4 Round up : Bitter Better Foods Bonanza March 22 Weekend Herb Blogging #225 Round up March 23 Rotini in Kumquat Jalapenos Compound Butter March 25 Peanut Butter and Plum Jelly Ice Dream.

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Genesis Today’s -Happy Goji and Purple Perfection Shakes

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 21:54:59 +0000

The plethora of fruit juices in today’s market is intriguing.Despite being aware of the super fruits that are latest buzz in the Health foods, it still is a bit of challenge to pick the right kind of super fruit juice ,one that’s genuine and potent ,well, not anymore.My search for the perfect juices ends here with discovery of Genesis Today’s range of super fruits juices-Acai,Goji and Resveratrol What’s so super about super fruits?

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Genesis Today’s -Happy Goji and Purple Perfection Shakes