tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67316088168539960482024-03-14T02:36:12.512-10:00An Evening MealMissives from the kitchenpapaluciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426443241065579396noreply@blogger.comBlogger182125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731608816853996048.post-33361825633867214332018-05-13T09:45:00.000-10:002018-05-13T09:45:00.266-10:00Chickpea Curry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Well...<b><span style="font-size: large;">International Chickpea Day</span></b> is upon us!</span></div>
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<header><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Originally cultivated in the Mediterranean and the Middle East,
chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, have spread their culinary
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The most common type of chickpea appears round and beige, other varieties can be black, green, and red. Like other legumes, such as beans, peas, and lentils, chickpeas are high in fiber and protein, and contain several key vitamins and minerals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Chickpeas are particularly high in fiber. Studies have shown that people with <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/diabetes/type1diabetes.php" title="What is type 1 diabetes?">type 1 diabetes</a> who consume high-fiber diets have lower blood glucose levels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">For people with <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/diabetes/type2diabetes.php" title="What is type 2 diabetes?">type 2 diabetes</a>, higher fiber intake may improve blood sugar, lipid, and <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/diabetes/whatisinsulin.php" title="What is insulin?">insulin</a> levels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The <a href="https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/resources/2015-2020_Dietary_Guidelines.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Dietary Guidelines for Americans</a> recommends a minimum of 21 to 25 grams (g) of fiber per day for women and 30 to 38 g per day for men.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>2) Bone health</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The iron, phosphate, <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248958.php" title="Calcium: Health benefits, foods, and deficiency">calcium</a>, <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/286839.php" title="Magnesium: Health benefits, sources, and risks">magnesium</a>, manganese, zinc, and vitamin K in chickpeas all contribute to building and maintaining bone structure and strength.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Though phosphate and calcium are both important in bone structure,
the careful balance of the two minerals is necessary for proper bone
mineralization - consumption of too much phosphorus with too little
calcium intake can result in bone loss.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Bone matrix formation requires the mineral manganese, and iron and zinc play crucial roles in the production and maturation of <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/262881.php" title="Collagen: What is it and what are its uses?">collagen</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Adequate vitamin K consumption is important for good bone health
because it improves calcium absorption and may reduce urinary excretion
of calcium, making sure that enough calcium is available for building
and repairing bone. Low intake of vitamin K is associated with a higher
risk for <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173312.php" title="Fractures: Causes, symptoms, and diagnosis">bone fracture</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Maintaining a low-sodium (low-salt) intake is essential for maintaining a low <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270644.php" title="What is a normal blood pressure?">blood pressure</a>, however increasing <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/287212.php" title="Potassium: Health benefits and recommended intake">potassium</a> intake may be just as important because of its vasodilation effects. According to the <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3417219/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey</a>, fewer than 2 percent of United States adults meet the daily 4,700-milligram recommendation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The high fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B-6 content all support heart health.
Chickpeas contain significant amounts of fiber, which helps lower the total amount of <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/9152.php" title="What causes high cholesterol?">cholesterol</a> in the blood, thereby decreasing the risk of <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/237191.php" title="Heart Disease: Definition, Causes, Research">heart disease</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In one <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21747015" rel="noopener" target="_blank">study</a>,
those who consumed 4,069 milligrams of potassium per day had a 49
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those who consumed less potassium (about 1,000 mg per day).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Although the mineral <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/287842.php" title="Selenium: Health benefits, sources, and potential risks">selenium</a>
is not present in most fruits and vegetables, it can be found in
chickpeas. It helps the enzymes of the liver to function properly and
detoxify some cancer-causing compounds in the body. Additionally,
selenium prevents <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248423.php" title="Everything you need to know about inflammation">inflammation</a> and decreases <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249141.php" title="What are the different types of tumors?">tumor</a> growth rates.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Chickpeas also contain <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/287677.php" title="Folate: Health Benefits and Recommended Intake">folate</a>, which plays a role in DNA synthesis and repair, and so helps prevent the formation of <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/cancer-oncology/" title="What is Cancer?">cancer</a>
cells from mutations in the DNA. Saponins, phytochemicals present in
chickpeas, prevent cancer cells from multiplying and spreading
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">High-fiber intakes from chickpeas and other legumes, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables are associated with a lowered risk of <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155598.php" title="Colorectal Cancer: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments">colorectal cancer</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Vitamin C functions as a powerful <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/301506.php" title="Antioxidants: Health Benefits and Nutritional Information">antioxidant</a> and helps protect cells against free radical damage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17191025" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Research</a> shows that including chickpeas in the diet lowers the amount of low-density lipoprotein, or bad cholesterol, in the blood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The choline in chickpeas helps with sleep, muscle movement, learning,
and memory. Choline also helps to maintain the structure of cellular
membranes, aids in the transmission of nerve impulses, assists in the
absorption of fat and reduces chronic inflammation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Because of their high fiber content, chickpeas help to prevent <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150322.php" title="What are the main causes of constipation">constipation</a> and promote regularity for a healthful digestive tract.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Dietary fibers function as "bulking agents" in the digestive system.
These compounds increase satiety (a feeling of fullness) and reduce
appetite, making people feel fuller for longer and thereby lowering
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds has long been associated
with a reduced risk of many lifestyle-related health conditions. Many
studies have suggested that increasing consumption of plant foods like
chickpeas decreases the risk of <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/obesity/how-much-should-i-weigh.php" title="How Much Should I Weigh?">obesity</a>, overall mortality, <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/diabetes/" title="What is Diabetes?">diabetes</a>, heart disease, promotes a healthful complexion, healthful hair, increased energy, and overall lower weight.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Although chickpeas do not ease the symptoms of <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/37063.php" title="Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): Symptoms, causes, and treatments">irritable bowel syndrome</a>, they can be helpful to people affected by the condition.</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> Patsy Catsos, a registered dietitian and author of "IBS - Free at
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have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be a challenge. However,
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patients.</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Unfortunately, people with IBS who are following a low-FODMAP diet do have to restrict chickpeas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Additionally, chickpeas contain vitamin K, folate, phosphorus, zinc, <a class="keywords" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/288165.php" title="Health benefits and risks of copper">copper</a>, manganese, choline, and selenium.</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> Besides being an excellent vegan and gluten-free source of protein
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A Large Sau<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">té</span> Pan or Non-Stick Skillet</span></div>
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1 cup (237 ml.) Snow Peas, sliced crosswise</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">½ <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Vidalia Onion, or Maui, or Walla Walla or any S<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">weet Onio<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">n</span></span></span>, diced</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1 large Carrot, peeled and thinly sliced</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">½ Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2 teaspoons Olive O<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">y</span>l</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2 teaspoon Garlic, minced</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2 14-ounce (414 ml.) <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">tins</span> Unsweetened Coconut Milk</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3 tablespoons Red Curry Paste</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Juice of one (1) Lime</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1 teaspoon Yellow Curry Powder</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1 15-ounce (444 ml.) <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">tin</span> Chickpeas/Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">½ teaspoon Granulated Garli<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">c</span> </span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (or to taste)</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">¼ cup fresh Cilantro/Corriander, chopped</span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i>OPTIONAL:</i> cooked White Rice</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Place <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">the L</span>arge <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">S</span>auté <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">P</span>an or a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span>Add the Oil to warm up until lightly shimmering (about three (3) minutes).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Add the Snow Peas, Onion, Carrot, the Red Bell Pepper. Give everything a good stir to coat with Oyl u<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">si<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ng your Trusty wooden spoon</span></span>. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for about five to six (5-6) minutes or until the vegetables are tender.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Add the Coconut Milk, Red Curry Paste, Lime Juice, Yellow Curry Powder, Chickpeas, Granulated Garlic, and Salt. Give everything a good stir to combine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the Chickpeas are heated through, about five (5) minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Any kind of cooked meat may be added if you prefer a non-vegetarian version. Cooked Chicken Breast, diced, or fresh raw Shrimp, peeled or not is up to you, work great. Add them the same time as you add the Chickpeas.</span></div>
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papaluciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426443241065579396noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731608816853996048.post-25226670362941934832017-12-18T08:37:00.000-10:002017-12-18T08:37:18.331-10:00PIGGY!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As the Holidays are upon us, and, as if we really need more to eat, I present you with... </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>National Roast Suckling Pig Day!</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Unless you're Muslim, Hindu, or Vegan, just about all world cultures have a love affair with the roast Piggy (to be fair, though, some Muslims and Hindus also eat pork). Whether it's the South Americans, the Europeans, the Pacific Islanders, the Filipinos, and, especially the Chinese, all of these cultures have zillions of ways to roast this lovely beast.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So. on December 18th we celebrate the Piggy with this recipe :<b><br /></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>CHINESE PORK</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>or Roast Suckling Pig</b></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 Suckling Pig, about 5kg. (11 lbs.)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">100g (3.5 oz.) Sweet Sauce</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">150g (5.8 oz.) Sweetened Vinegar (for Suckling Pig Sugar)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">65g (2.3 oz) Spiced Salt</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sesame Paste</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mashed Garlic</span></span></li>
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the suckling pig, remove the intestines, retain the kidney. Make a gash
from its mouth to tail and chop open the backbone. Clean it and drain
off water.<br /><br />2. Coat the spiced salt and sugar on the surface of
its inside to pickle for about 30 minutes. Keep the inside open with
wooden sticks. Pour boiling water on the back first and then the
sweetened vinegar for suckling pig.<br /><br />3. Bake the pig with a weak
fire to be half done. Coat its outside with peanut oil. Then bake it
with a strong fire until it looks scarlet.<br /><br />4. Mix up the sesame paste and mashed garlic into the seasoning for the dish.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe from <a href="http://www.netcooks.com/recipes/Pork/Roast.Suckling.Pig.html" target="_blank">NetCooks</a></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Now, all of this may seem a little vague. Would our Chinese brethren steer us wrong? I think not. However, I dare ya to try this one out. Just make sure you send me photos.</span></span></span></span></div>
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papaluciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426443241065579396noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731608816853996048.post-29615904445195696242017-09-16T01:00:00.000-10:002017-09-16T01:00:00.973-10:00Guacamole!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">PHOTO : <a href="http://a-muse-of-food.com/wordpress/index.php/soups-sides-sauces/guacamole/" target="_blank">A Muse For Food</a></span></span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So, who am I to argue.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It’s hard to think of a more purely American food than popcorn.
Whether it’s salted and buttered at a movie theatre, kettle corn at a
state fair, or a caramel popcorn ball at holiday time, we devour the
stuff.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">But where did the concept of popped corn come from?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Corn or Maize is strictly a new world crop. It didn't exist in Europe, Africa, or the Far East.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">"Smithers…I want some of this 'Popped Corn' everyone is talking about."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Well, blame the Mexicans. Maize is an indigenous crop that fueled all of the Native American cultures, Mayan, Aztec, Olmec, and Incan. This was a staple crop both for trade and for sustenance, including snacking. Which brings up popped corn. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Archeologists have even found traces of popcorn in 1,000-year-old Peruvian tombs. Clearly, the ancients knew what they were doing despite the lack of a wheel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Cut to, the first Thanksgiving feast,
in Plymouth Colony in 1621. According to myth, Squanto himself taught
the Pilgrims to raise and harvest corn, and pop the kernels for a
delicious snack. Unfortunately, this story contains more hot air than a
large bag of Jiffy Pop. While the early settlers at Plymouth did indeed
grow corn, it was of the Northern Flint variety, with delicate kernels
that are unsuitable for popping; roasting or boiling or animal feed were the best options for this product. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So how did popped corn come about? Let's go back to the Native Americans, they know so much. French explorers wrote of Iroquois popping tough corn
kernels in pottery jars filled with heated sand. The Iroquois nation
spread throughout the Great Lakes region, so it is likely that settlers
to upstate New York, Vermont and Quebec were the earliest
European-American popcorn makers. By the mid 1800's, popcorn was beloved
by families as a late-night snack in front of the fire, or at picnics
and sociables. But mass consumption of the treat didn’t take off until
the 1890's, after a Chicago entrepreneur named Charles Cretors built the
first popcorn-popping machine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Cretors was a candy-store owner who purchased a commercially made
peanut roaster so he could offer freshly roasted nuts at his shop. But
he was unhappy with the quality of the machine, and began tinkering with
it. A few years later, Cretors had designed entirely new machines,
powered by steam, for both nut roasting and popcorn popping. The steam
ensured all kernels would be heated evenly, for the maximum number of
popped kernels, and it also enabled users to pop the corn directly in
the desired seasonings. By 1900, Cretors introduced a horse-drawn
popcorn wagon, and the era of the popcorn eaters began.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">These days, the majority of Americans get their popcorn from a
microwave, not a horse and buggy. The first patent for a microwave
popcorn bag was issued to General Mills in 1981, and home popcorn
consumption increased by tens of thousands of pounds in the years
following. Today, Americans eat about a million pounds worth of
(unpopped) popcorn a year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: left;">A sharp Knife or Food Processor</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">50 cloves fresh Garlic (Yes, you read that right)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2 teaspoons Kosher Salt</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4 cups (900g.) shredded Cheddar Cheese</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5 quarts (20 cups) Popped Corn</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Peel the Garlic and mince using a sharp knife or a few pulses of a food processor along with the Kosher Salt. Try not to create a pureé. This prevents sticking and absorbs all of the yummy Garlic juices.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Combine the minced Garlic/Salt mixture in a large mixing bowl with the shredded Cheddar Cheese.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In another large glass or plastic bowl, make alternate layers of Popped Corn and garlic-Cheese
mixture, coating the Popped Corn as evenly as possible, especially at the edges of the bowl.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">When layered, place the bowl into the Microwave and cook for one (1) minute on High. Shake the bowl gently; rotate the bowl 180 degrees and cook for one (1) more
minute. Do not overcook.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Immediately turn the gooey mixture out onto cookie sheet, and quickly shape
into plum-size balls.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Place the balls onto sheets of Parchment or Wax Paper to set.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">If the popcorn mixture gets too hard to mold, just zap it in the Microwave for a few seconds to keep it pliable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Makes about 4 dozen popcorn balls, but that's up to you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">And, in case you're wondering, the world's largest popcorn ball was unveiled </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">in <a href="https://www.blogger.com/Two%20hundred%20fifty-three%20volunteers%20gathered%20in%20Sac%20County%20to%20construct%20the%20World%E2%80%99s%20Largest%20Popcorn%20Ball.%20(Ingredient%20breakdown:%20900%20pounds%20of%20popcorn,%202,700%20pounds%20of%20sugar%20and%201,400%20pounds%20of%20Dry%20syrup%20mixed%20with%20water).%20It%20held%20the%20record%20until%20this%20August%20when%20a%20group%20at%20the%20Indiana%20State%20Fair,%20built%20a%206,510-pound%20popcorn%20ball,%20beating%20Sac%20County%E2%80%99s-%20record%20by%201,510%20pounds,%20but%20the%20Indian%20ball%20was%20pulled%20apart%20to%20feed%20livestock%20at%20the%20end%20of%20the%20festivities.%20Sac%20City%E2%80%99s%20ball%20remains%20the%20largest%20popcorn%20ball%20still%20intact." target="_blank">Sac City, Iowa</a> in 2009. It contained</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> 900 pounds (408 kg.) of popcorn, 2,700 pounds (1225 kg) of sugar and
1,400 pounds (635 kg.) of Dry syrup mixed with water. It held the record until later that year when a group at the </span><a href="http://www.worldrecordacademy.com/food/largest_popcorn_ball_Indiana_State_Fair_breaks_Guinness_world_record_213517.html" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">Indiana State Fair</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">,
built a 6,510 pound (2953 kg.) popcorn ball, beating Sac County’s record by 1,510
pounds (685 kg.), but the Indian ball was pulled apart to feed livestock at the
end of the festivities. Sac City’s ball remains the largest popcorn ball
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Nice and toasty on those cold winter nights. But what exactly is it??</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Well, Kenneth Roberts, author of the 1937 bestselling historical novel <em>Northwest Passage</em>, says “After a man’s had
two—three drinks of hot buttered rum, he don’t shoot a catamount. All he’s got to do is walk up to him and kiss him just
once, then put him in his bag, all limp.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">That notwithstanding, in the United States, hot buttered
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Traditionally, a hot buttered rum is made by
blending a buttered rum batter with dark rum. Dark rum is rum which has
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So, how do we do this in our modern over-technological age??</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Well, the good folks over at <a href="http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/51/Colonial_Hot_Buttered_Rum1039.shtml" target="_blank">CDKitchen</a> have us all covered…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Slow Cooker Colonial Hot Buttered Rum</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Yes, you read that right. Hot Buttered Rum in a <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=crock+Pot&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#q=crock+Pot&tbm=shop" target="_blank">Crock Pot</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">What better after a crumby day at the office and having to shovel out your car twice that day??</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Your favorite Slow Cooker or <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=crock+Pot&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#q=crock+Pot&tbm=shop" target="_blank">Crock Pot</a></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;">1/2 cup Sweet Butter (that means no salt, lunkhead)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">2 quarts (1.9 l.) Hot Water</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Recipe courtesy <a href="http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/51/Colonial_Hot_Buttered_Rum1039.shtml" target="_blank">CDKitchen</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>NATIONAL RAISIN BRAN CEREAL DAY!!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I know that I have forgotten this site due to other obligations which have now gone by the wayside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">However, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raisin_Bran" target="_blank">Wiki</a> has this to say, if you believe them….</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i>"Skinner's Raisin Bran" was the first raisin bran brand on the market, introduced in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" title="United States">United States</a> in 1926 by the Skinner Manufacturing Company.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-skinner_2-0"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raisin_Bran#cite_note-skinner-2">[2]</a></sup></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i>The name "Raisin Bran" was at one time <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trademark" title="Trademark">trademarked</a> by Skinner, however in 1944 the <a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Court_of_Appeals_for_the_Eighth_Circuit" title="U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit">U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit</a> found:</i></span></div>
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<dd style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i>The name "Raisin-BRAN" could not be appropriated as a trade-mark,
because: "A name which is merely descriptive of the ingredients,
qualities or characteristics of an article of trade cannot be
appropriated as a trademark and the exclusive use of it afforded legal
protection. The use of a similar name by another to truthfully describe
his own product does not constitute a legal or moral wrong, even if its
effect be to cause the public to mistake the origin or ownership of the
product." <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-skinner_2-1"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raisin_Bran#cite_note-skinner-2">[2]</a></sup></i></span></dd>
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<li data-ingredient="whole+wheat+flour"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1 cup <a href="http://www.food.com/about/flour-64">whole wheat flour</a></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Now that that's over, please keep coming back. There are three (3) cookbooks in the works and I need all of the moral support and all the Olive Oyl that I can get.</span></div>
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To flatten the beer, open the bottle and let it sit overnight. If you're in a rush, pour the beer into a bowl and stir with a whisk to release as much of the carbon dioxide as possible. Do not, and I repeat, DO NOT attempt to "whirr" the beer in a blender to de-fizz it. You will have Beer and foam everywhere, which could be fun if you're with that "certain" friend, but not today.<br />
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Line an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch (23x23-cm.) square cake pan with parchment paper and brush it lightly with vegetable oil. I usually use two pieces of parchment, one going one way and the other crossing it, making sure to leave some extra length flopping over the sides of the pan to make "handles" for easy removal of the future Marshmallows.<br />
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To make the "Bloom", sprinkle the Gelatin into the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the Vanilla and flattened Guinness. Install the whisk attachment to your mixer and go to town until no lumps remain. If you don't have a stand mixer, a hand held mixer works just as well. If you don't have any power tools, a plain old whisk will do the job too, and give you a good workout. The important thing here is no lumps; so, how you get there is up to you.<br />
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With the mixer on <u><b>low</b></u> speed, carefully pour the hot molten Sugar Syrup down the side of the bowl into the Gelatin Bloom. You may need a significant other or third hand with this step as handling molten sugar syrup can be dangerous. Slowly rev the mixer up to high once all the syrup has been added and let it whip for about eight (8) to ten (10) minutes, until it looks like glossy meringue and is very thick. For those of you not using power tools, this is where your forearm workout begins.</span></div>
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</div>papaluciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426443241065579396noreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731608816853996048.post-64483842353786028072012-02-22T01:00:00.002-10:002012-02-22T01:00:06.397-10:00Make Your Own<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">170g (1/2 cup) light Corn Syrup (or Golden Syrup, if you're across the pond)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>NOTE</b> : To make actual hollow eggs with the filling inside, you'll need to acquire some egg molds. Alternatively, you can form the filling and dip it in the chocolate. If you choose the dipping method, you may consider adding 2 teaspoons of non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening to the chocolate to thin it and make it easier for dipping.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Take out about a third of the filling and stir in some yellow food coloring. Now you're done!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
Put the two bowls in the fridge, as they're easier to work with once they're set up a little.</span></span></div>
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Make little yolk balls out of the yellow mixture. Place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper (DO NOT use aluminum foil, it will not work). Return the tray of yolk balls the fridge or even the freezer to firm up. These babies get soft fast!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For those USING egg molds : Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave. Fill the molds with the chocolate and swirl to coat the sides. Alternatively, use jorgegunn's method as detailed in </span><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Handmade-Chocolate-boxes/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Handmade Chocolate Boxes</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> to fill the molds entirely, let the outsides set, and pour out the excess.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Called the "Generous Roll", it contains twenty-four (24) scrumptious ingredients and weighs a fish-busting thirteen-pounds (13 lbs. or 6 kg.)!!</span></div>
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papaluciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426443241065579396noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731608816853996048.post-8270698691374144572011-10-11T01:00:00.000-10:002011-10-11T01:00:00.565-10:00Eggs!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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it's only fitting that we travel to the annual <b><a href="http://eggthrowing.com/index.php">World Egg Throwing Championships</a></b> held in Swaton, England this past summer.</div>
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According to the <a href="http://eggthrowing.com/index.php">World Egg Throwing Federation</a>, yes, that really eggs-ists, egg throwing is a local tradition inspired by historic events that occurred in the 14th century. It’s believed that in 1322, the newly appointed Abbot who was assigned to the Parish of Swaton, found a rather ingenious way of increasing church attendance. As the only person in the settlement to own chickens, he provided one egg for each attendee to his sermons. But, when the waters of the River Eau flooded, cutting off the church from the village, monks began tossing the eggs to the waiting locals who were stranded across the flooded river. Legend has it that, when the river became too wide to toss the eggs, the monks used small trebuchets (a form of catapult) to get the eggs across the river!</div>
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Established in 2004, the World Egg Throwing Federation regulates competitions all over the globe involving egg smashing and egg throwing, culminating in the organization of the World Egg Throwing Championships. Each year, contestants from all over the world arrive in Swanton to take part in such extreme challenges as the Russian Egg Roulette, the Egg-Static Relay, or, the traditional, Egg Trebuchet. </div>
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So, I guess we'd better get training for next year's eggs-itement!</div>
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papaluciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426443241065579396noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731608816853996048.post-43052113800395021272011-10-07T01:00:00.000-10:002011-10-07T01:00:00.220-10:00Bacon Font?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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No, it’s not just a bacon font, each individual letter was constructed out of <b><u>real</u></b> bacon!</div>
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For the rest of the alphabet, check out <a href="http://www.henryhargreaves.com/">Henry Hargreaves</a>.</div>
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papaluciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426443241065579396noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731608816853996048.post-85895929885053432942011-10-05T01:00:00.000-10:002011-10-05T01:00:09.084-10:00Why We're Fat Volume 15<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Burger King "Meat Monster" available in Japan</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Two great tastes that go great together.</span><br />
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Aside from livening up leftovers and frozen dinners, herbs and spices have all sorts of other good things going for them aside from just being tasty.</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Chili Peppers</span></b></div>
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All types of Chili Peppers, including the humble Bell Pepper (yes, they actually are chilis) contain Capsacin. Capsacin is the ingredient that gives the peppers their taste and their sometimes lethal heat. Capsaicin has many medicinal benefits including pain relief, heart health, fighting prostate cancer, and stopping ulcers. So, choose the hottest peppers that you can find and max-out your Capsacin!</div>
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If you don't already love Cinnamon in Pumpkin Pie, Cinnamon Rolls, Raisin Bread, or Cinnamon Toast, there are other ways to maximize the health benefits of Cinnamon. Add it to your Coffee, sprinkle it on Oatmeal, stir it into Peanut Butter to munch on with Celery sticks, add a dash on Sweet Potatoes or Carrots, etc. While Cinnamon brings out, and warms up, the flavors in the foods it is paired with, it also keeps your arteries healthy, manages your blood sugar levels, and can lower your cholesterol. Nifty, hunh?</div>
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Just because it's colorful, doesn't mean that's all there is to it. Turmeric comes from the same family of spices as Ginger, and that means both Turmeric and Ginger can reduce inflammation in arthritis patients and may possibly block the formation of some cancers. Our Indian friends have known this for centuries, so, have some Curry Chicken today and then add a few grinds of Black Pepper, since Black Pepper is believed to help the body absorb Turmeric for maximum effect.</div>
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The simple sprig of Parsley. Easily forgotten, discarded, or ignored, despite the fact that it's a potent all natural breath freshener. Parsley has been regarded since Roman times as one of the healthiest herbs in existence. Many people believe that consuming Parsley helps in passing kidney stones, battling deafness, and preventing arterial buildup. So, don't throw out that garnish!</div>
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Another "herby" gold mine. When you shake extra Oregano onto your slice at the local pizza shop you aren't just adding some "Italian" flavor to your pepperoni-and-mushroom. Oregano is a major source of Thymol and Carvacol, two major antibacterial agents that fight off infection. Oregano also has quadruple the amount of antioxidants over that other heavy hitter, Blueberries. Either fresh or dried, you really can't go wrong with adding some Oregano to your life.</div>
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Love it or hate it, you can't deny that Garlic is good for you, despite no scientific evidence to prove otherwise. A staple of many natural remedies and traditional medicines, Garlic has anti-fungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. Some studies have shown that Garlic can actually stop blood clots from forming in your arteries. Why argue?</div>
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Thyme, a major ingredient in virtually all "comfort foods", think stew on a cold wintry night, y'all. However, it's health benefits go beyond merely flavoring warm soups on cold evenings; the natural oils contained in Thyme leaves have antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Thymol, the active ingredient, is the principal ingredient in <a href="http://www.listerine.com/">Listerine</a>. Recent studies have shown that Thyme can kill MRSA infections, which are resistant to other antibiotics.</div>
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This is only a small sample. Maybe I'll make this a regular feature.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Well, today is <b>World Vegetarian Day</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and a good start to <b>World Vegetarian Awareness Month</b>, October, y'all.</span></div>
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Many people have complained to me that many of my recipes aren't entirely vegetarian or even vegetarian friendly.</div>
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I disagree.</div>
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Despite the fact that I think that vegetarians out there are simply missing out, here's a dish that goes both ways, get your mind out of the gutter, pervert!</div>
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As boring as it sounds, this frighteningly simple dish requires attention and finesse. It’s really all about technique. Do not be fooled, the flavour and texture of this are sublime. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">These days, fresh spinach is readily available, pre-washed, in bags, at the supermarket. This is a huge time saver and the quality is great. There is no need to rinse it, simply tear open the bag and use. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">However, if you are fortunate enough to have a greenmarket nearby, please hunt up the locally grown spinach and pick up about five (5) lbs. (2.2 kg.) of the stuff. Yes, I know, it seems like a lot, but it will cook down dramatically. The local stuff will be very sandy and will need to be thoroughly cleaned. So, fill the kitchen sink with cold water and soak the locally grown spinach for about ten (10) minutes and let the sand fall to the bottom of the sink. Pull the spinach out and drain the sink. Clean and refill the sink with fresh cold water and soak the spinach again. It may take a few soakings to remove all of the grit. Simply taste one of the leaves to check for sand. Honestly, it wont hurt you. Most organic locally grown spinach comes with the roots attached, which gives it added flavour and shelf life. After all of the bunches of spinach are fully cleaned, simply chop off the roots and the tough stems with a kitchen knife and you’re ready to go. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now, all of the next steps occur very quickly, so make sure that all of the children are safely locked up underneath the stairs so there are no interruptions, muzzles work too. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Add one (1) tablespoon of the Garlic and Olive Oyl mixture and sauté for ten (10) seconds before adding a ginormous handful of the bagged or clean Spinach. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Spinach will keep in the fridge for about a week and can be paired and used with a bazillion things beyond a simple side dish. Cous Cous, Pastina, Orzo, 'Taters, Turnips, Parsnips, Carrots, Omeletes, Beets, Meats, Chix, Fish, should I keep going??</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Personally, one of my favorite ways to serve this is as an appetizer, spread on top of toasted Tuscan bread with some Buffalo Mozzarella or some shaved Pecorino or Manchego, but I leave that up to you.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So, what the F*#% is "<b>Cheese Food</b>"??</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Moreover what the hell is "Processed Cheese Food"???</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I mean, I know what Cheese is and where it comes from, but why all of the confusion?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">According to the USDA, these "descriptions" define how much actual Cheese is in every product.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Something that is labeled "Natural Cheese" is just that, natural. Natural cheese refers to its variety, i.e. "Cheddar Cheese", "Swiss Cheese", or "Blue Cheese". These natural cheeses contain 100% real cheese, you know, curds, whey, natural enzymes, stuff like that. So far, so good.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here's where things begin to get tricky. "Pasteurized Process Cheese" is a blend of fresh and aged natural cheeses that have been shredded and mixed (processed), then heated (pasteurized), after which no further ripening occurs. This blending of pasteurized processed cheese is not necessarily a scary thing; it just means that one or more varieties of natural cheese were used in the "process". For example, “pasteurized process American cheese” or “pasteurized process Swiss and American cheese.”</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thus far, nothing weird; but what is Cheese Food?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cheese Food contains only 51% real cheese, any lower than that and they couldn't call it cheese at all!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cheese Food contains a host of other things that are not cheese like non-fat dry milk, whey solids (whatever those are), and lots of water. After pasteurization, processing, and some mumbo jumbo, you wind up with “Pasteurized Process Cheese Food". </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cheese Food, quite obviously, has a much milder flavor and softer texture than Natural Cheese. It spreads more easily and melts more quickly than process cheese. The most popular variety is pasteurized process American cheese food, which is packaged in slices, rolls, links and loaves.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now, cheese spreads have a different composition from cheese foods and are labeled as “pasteurized process cheese spread.” All of the ingredients used in the preparation of these products are listed on the respective labels along with the kinds or varieties of cheese used in the mixture.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Many people use them to hold odds and ends around the house. For example, to hold used tooth brushes, a dull safety razor, and a Breelcreme caked pocket comb that resides in the back bathroom’s rusty medicine cabinet, or to hold the legion of Chinese condiment packets and chopsticks that you have accumulated over many months of greasy takeout, and, most importantly, to hold every plastic spork that has ever been manufactured on the planet.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Okay, you’re saying, “Oh, please. C’mon, ‘the kitchen’ that’s the big revelation. I use a coffee mug every morning and even in the afternoon, I guess that puts me ahead of the curve, what gives?”</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A good solid Coffee Mug can be used for measuring ingredients, holding ingredients, mixing ingredients, and, due to it’s wondrous thermal properties, even baking ingredients. From sauces, to dressings, to holding that decadently flavorful bacon fat from last Sunday’s hangover breakfast, this is why the lowly coffee mug is a required, necessary, and comforting device for any kitchen.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This is one of the many reasons that the indestructible Coffee Mug is an ideal vessel for the complicated things.</span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2/3 cup plus 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano or Pecorino Romano Cheese </span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Brush the insides of six (6) Coffee Mugs with about three (3) tablespoons of melted butter and then dust the insides of each mug with about 2/3 cup of the finely grated Parmigiano Cheese. For those of you without Coffee Mugs, first off, shame, shame, shame, secondly, use a large (1/2 cup) non-stick muffin pan and be prepared to be sneered at.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Arch West, of Dallas, Texas, is credited with <b><u>creating</u></b> the iconic snack chip Doritos® after a family trip to San Diego in 1961. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">According to West's daughter, Jana Hacker of Allen, Texas, her father was a Frito-Lay marketing executive when he pitched the idea for Doritos® after seeing fried tortilla chips in San Diego. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hacker said the pitch received only a lukewarm response, but that market research supporting West's hunch eventually put the chips on store shelves. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Doritos® are to be sprinkled over the grave of their creator during a graveside service later this week.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For many of us, Nestlé's Quik® was a staple. It went beyond mere chocolate milk, milkshakes, or hot cocoa. We would sprinkle Nestlé's Quik® over plain Vanilla ice cream and sliced bananas to make a low rent sundae. Sometimes, we would make a paste out of it with a little water and use it as a spread for toast, who needs Nutella®! But, other times, it was needed for a Mocha.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Oddly enough, this recipe appeared on the back of the Nestlé's Quick® container. If only Starbuck's knew that Nestlé had cornered the market in creating hyper-caffeinated sugar fueled children's beverages before they even existed.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In a pint glass, fill about a third of the way with Whole Milk. Add a teaspoon of Instant Coffee and stir until the Coffee has dissolved.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Fill the pint glass with some more Whole milk and add a teaspoon of Nestlé's Quik. Dtir well. Top off the glass with more Whole Milk. Sprinkle, but do not stir, with another teaspoon of Nestlé's Quik®. Let the Nestlé's Quik® slowly precipitate down the inside of the glass until it settles on the bottom.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Instant Hazelnut flavored coffee, anyone?? Also, this can be served either hot or cold; with or whithout whipped cream; with or without chocolate sprinkles; etc.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It seems like only </span><a href="http://aneveningmeal.blogspot.com/2011/02/pancakes.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">yesterday</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> that we celebrated National Pancake Week.....</span></div>
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papaluciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426443241065579396noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6731608816853996048.post-85216412319154915372011-09-24T01:00:00.001-10:002011-09-24T01:00:03.896-10:00$16 Muffin...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Recently the United States Department of Justice has been vilified for apparently paying $16 (€11.90) apiece for muffins for a staff breakfast. Admittedly this $16 includes such vagueries as service charges, gratuities, and other hotel catering markups, but, c'mon, how can flour, sugar, eggs, milk, and butter add up to $16 bucks??? </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She sweetens her very expensive muffins with Manuka honey from New Zealand, billed as "the world's most expensive". She also uses Extra Virgin Sunflower Oil at $6.14 a cup or €4.57 for 250 ml. Along with the finest flour, eggs and milk, this forms the batter, into which she carefully folds dark Chocolate, dried Blueberries, and Macadamia nuts, $7.58 for 4.4 oz. (€5.63 for 125 g.). She then spices the mixture with Tonka beans, the fragrant seeds of a a South American tree.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">At about $1.90 apiece, or €1.41, this doesn't even come close to the nirvana that must be the $16 Muffin.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Food writer Stefan Gates suggested using a precious metal as decoration to up the cost and overall albedo of the muffin. "You could cover it in pure 24-carat edible gold leaf, although even that only costs $1.15 (€0.86) per sheet, and you'd only need one to cover it.", Gates said.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This method would bring the total production cost up to $3.05 apiece (€2.27), still not enough.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">He suggests using soft imported Italian 00 flour to give the crumb extra-fine texture and AOC French unsalted butter from Echire or D'Isigny; "very expensive but with a rich, slightly nutty flavour", said Lepard. The eggs should come from British heritage flocks. "Don't go for brown or white eggs", Lepard explained, "go for blue hen's eggs as they're much pricier although the taste is no different." Also, Organic California Blueberries which are nearly "impossible to get here in the UK, but the return flight will make those muffins even more exclusive." Lepard concluded that one could "gild it further with chunks of Amadei or Valrhona chocolate stirred into the mix, and brush the top with gold leaf stirred through sugar syrup to finish." </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">But, when all is said and done, what you're really paying for is the packagaing, the shipping, the marketing, and the staff to get the muffin to the plate.</span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3/4 cup (175 g.) Organic <u>Self-Raising</u> Flour, $0.28 or €0.21</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 cup (50 g.) Organic Oats, $0.15 or €0.11</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 cup (100 g.) light Muscovado Sugar, $0.35 or €0.26</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">One (1) teaspoon freshly grated Tonka Beans, $1.40 or €1.04 </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda, $0.08 or €0.06</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">One (1) Free Range Chicken Egg, beaten, $0.38 or €0.29</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2/3 cup (150 ml.) Buttermilk, $0.45 or €0.33</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">One (1) teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste, $0.48 or €0.36</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 cup (100 g.) Macadamia Nuts, chopped, $6.05 or €4.51</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 cup (100 g.) dried Blueberries, $5.07 or €3.77</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 cup (50 g.) Dark Chocolate or Chocolate Chips, $4.68 or €3.48</span></li>
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One reason why is The Big One breakfast plate at the Hungry Horse Café, in Corby, England.</div>
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This monstrosity weighs in at six-and-a-half pounds (6.5 lbs. or 3 kg.) and contains about 7,500 calories, <b><u>three</u></b> times the recommended daily calorie intake of an average adult male.</div>
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Recently, Steven Magee, a 29-year-old demolition worker has become the first person to actually finish the giant breakfast plate. The hungry Scotsman, who claims to only eat cereal for breakfast, needed one hour and twenty minutes and six cups of tea to down the three sausages, three burgers, three fried eggs, three bacon rashers, three black pudding slices, three square sausage slices and triple servings of beans and mushrooms. As if that wasn't enough, he also had to go through triple helpings of potato waffles, potato scones, hash browns, fried bread portions, and three rounds of bread and butter and toast.</div>
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So, what did he get for completing this eating challenge?</div>
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Just his $19 USD (£12) meal for free and a framed photo on the café wall.</div>
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Go figure.....</div>
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