Posts Tagged ‘Food’


How Cosmopolitan Brighton Is A Far Trendier Place Than Cheeky Postcards Suggest

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

Brighton Rocks…

Forget kitsch stereotypes, Brighton offers a truly unique and cosmopolitan city break…

With the advance of low-cost airline travel and cheap last-minute deals, many holidaymakers are opting to jump across to Europe for a week and embark upon the increasingly popular ‘city break’. But how about reducing your carbon-footprint and visiting one of the UK’s most cultured, cosmopolitan and unique cities, all from the luxury of your holiday home? With a vast array of houses, apartments and cottages to suit every need, a break in Brighton makes a refreshing change…


A Good Diet For Building Muscle

Monday, May 19th, 2008

When you want to build muscle, you must eat a proper diet. A complete, balanced diet will provide your body with the nutrients it needs to grow and accommodate the expansion of muscles so that you can achieve that Michelangelo-sculpted body you’ve always dreamed about.

A proper diet will consist of a balance of the recommended servings of each of the food groups, with an emphasis on protein-based foods. Building muscle requires a massive amount of protein, as protein is the main cornerstone for developing muscle.


Pasta: Fabulous Gourmet Recipes

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

FABULOUS PASTA RECIPES

LINGUINE THAI PRAWN BALLS


  • 1 pkt (375grams) Plain Linguini
  • 200g green King Prawns pealed and chopped
  • 80g bean shoots
  • 1 bunch Coriander. Leaves and roots, roughly chopped
  • 1 bunch Basil, roughly chopped
  • 50g peanuts, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 2 Kaffir lime leaves finely sliced
  • 4tbsp seafood curry paste
  • 3 free range eggs
  • 150g rice flour
  • Vegetable Oil for deep frying

Method

Cook Plain Linguine in salted, boiling water until al dente, then drain. Place linguine in a large Mixing bowl. Add prawns, bean shoots, coriander, basil, peanuts, ginger, lime leaves, curry paste and eggs.


What Is Food Addiction

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Food addiction is a disorder characterized by preoccupation with food, the availability of food and the anticipation of pleasure from the ingestion of food.
Food addiction involves the repetitive consumption of food against the individuals better judgment resulting in loss of control and preoccupation or the restriction of food and preoccupation with body weight and image.

Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by intense fear of gaining weight.
Behavior includes excessive weighing, excessive measuring of body parts, and persistently using a mirror to check body size. Self-esteem is dependent upon body shape and weight. Weight loss is viewed as an impressive achievement and an example of extraordinary self discipline.


Instilling The Value Of Memorial Day In Your Kids Minds With Holiday Crafts

Saturday, April 12th, 2008

Memorial Day is a special occasion in which we can all take the time out to honor those who have provided their lives in the service of protecting our country. In order to best define the idea of Memorial Day for children, a themed holiday craft may be in order.


Healthy Recipes With Seitan

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

At a family reunion, we always find ourselves having fun, and most of all we find ourselves eating all kinds of foods. Sometimes this makes us think if we should slow down. It is ok to eat like there is no tomorrow for an occasion, but what happens when we eat fatty, greasy foods everyday of our lives? All that cholesterol is not good for the human heart. Mature kids usually have to look at the fathers at the other end of the table as he gobbles down his favorite fatty food.


Pie Crust Recipe - Easy Graham Cracker Pie Crust Recipe

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

Making homemade graham cracker crust is as simple as 1 . . . 2 . . . 3 ingredients.

1 1/2 cups graham crackers, crushed
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the crumbs and sugar; add the butter and blend well. Evenly press crust into the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-inch pie plate.

Using the unbaked crust: Refrigerate crust for 30 minutes before adding the filling.

Using the baked crust: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 375 degrees until crust is lightly brown. Cool on wire rack before filling.