Sunday, April 27, 2014

Fluffly Pancake Ingredients




3/4 cup mil
1 cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg 2 tablespoon butter, melted

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

DIY Miniature Garden with Growing Seeds

Don't you have those moments in which you stay long enough in the house and out of the blue get do-it-yourself ideas? If you have a home based business or if you simply have enough wondering around time during the weekends inside your house, I'm pretty sure you will always try to do something (at least something productive). In this case, I tried to utilize everything I can like saving all the seedlings I get from the produce bought from the local market. 



Ever since I saw one plant grow, I started to gather all the seedlings and make a miniature garden. From mango, peppers, squash, kalamansi, celery, pomegranate and the list goes on. One good idea of utilizing space, money, time, effort and piled up Starbucks paper cups is to plant seedlings in the cup. You can also use egg containers as pots to hold the soil. Just remember to put reasonable holes under the cups or egg container.  


For the mean time, below is a guide on how to plant your seedlings:

Instructions


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      Seedlings have small root systems and are susceptible to drying out once they are planted in the garden. To prevent this problem it is important to fully hydrate the seedlings and your garden's soil prior to planting. Twenty four hours prior to planting, water your seedling until water streams out the bottom of its pot and the root ball is completely soaked. Two hours prior to planting, water your garden's soil well, making sure that the soil is wet to at least the depth of your seedling's root ball. Water the seedling again 1 hour prior to planting.
    • 2
      The best time of day to plant seedlings is in the evening, when the heat of the day is diminishing and the sun is low in the sky. Planting at this time minimizes the amount of water the seedling and your garden's soil will lose to evaporation.
    • 3
      When you're ready to plant, dig a hole in the garden that is two to three times wider than the seedling's pot, but exactly the same depth. Remove the seedling from its pot by first gently squeezing the pot to help loosen the root ball. Then, turn the pot on its side, gently grasp the seedling's leaves and slowly remove the plant from the pot. It is very important to handle the seedling by its leaves rather than its tender stem. If you damage the stem while transplanting, the plant may not recover.
    • 4
      Gently massage the seedling's roots apart. Place the seedling in the hole and double-check to make sure that the seedling is level with the soil line. Backfill the hole with soil.
    • 5
      Rather than tamping down the soil, water the plant in with a gentle stream (I prefer to use a watering can fitted with a rain nozzle). Add additional soil if needed, then pour 1 cup of diluted liquid fish emulsion around the base of the plant. I also often spread a ½-inch layer of compost over the soil to keep down weeds and give the plant a steady supply of nutrients as it grows.


Dark Rye Semi Cracker



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Healthy snack. Choose desired toppings. Peanutbutter Cinnamon and Honey are ideal.
Ingredients:
Bob’s Red Mill – Dark Rye Flour, 1 cup (30g)
Generic – Rock Salt, 0.5 tsp
Generic – Baking Powder, 1 tsp
Generic – Tap Water (Correct), 4 fl oz

1. Combine all dry ingredients (Dark Rye Flour, Rock salt, Baking powder) in a bowl. Add water until flour comes together to form a ball. Set aside by covering the bowl and let it rest for 10  minutes.
2. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. Flatten the dough using a rolling pin and make a desired division. (Good for 12 persons)
Prick the dough a couple of times with a fork
4. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are brown. Remove immediately, let it cool and serve.

Dark Rye Bread Recipe

IngredientsCaloriesCarbsFatProteinSodiumSugar
Bob’s Red Mill – Dark Rye Flour, 2 1/2 cup (30g)1,1002101040010Ico_delete
Whole Foods – Nutritional Yeast, 1.5 g (2 heaping tbsp)610110Ico_delete
Generic – Rock Salt, 1 tsp00002,4000Ico_delete
Water – Warm Water, 1 cup000000Ico_delete
 
Total:1,10621110412,40110
Per Serving:489021040
Can serve 23
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Combining the Cohen diet and the blood type diet is not that complicated once you get the hang of it. Same through with this yum-yum recipe by a site called Virtous Bread.
You will need four (4) ingredients (yeahp, just 4 ingredients). 1. rye flour 300 grams (I used dark though) 2. warm water 250 grams 3. salt 6 grams or 1 tsp 4. dry yeast (or 1.5 g instant yeast or 6 grams fresh yeast).
1. You will need to put a well on the flour that will be placed in a bowl. Add yeast, half of the warm water and wait for 15 minutes.
2. After 15 minutes, you are now ready to add the rest of the warm water, salt and mix them all together. A wooden spoon is much more advisable to use. Adjust the water until you get the soft, sticky dough.
3. With wet hands, mould the bread in a desired shape, preferably into brick. Place in a baking tin.
4. Cover with a damp cloth or towel. Let it rest for 2 hours.
5. Finishing touches: dust with flour
6. Bake in a preheated oven with 200 degrees C. Wait for 45 minutes.
7. After 45 minutes. Turn off the stove but leave the bread inside for 5 minutes to add crunchiness to the texture.

Perfect laid back Sunday barbecue Recipe:

Perfect laid back Sunday barbecue Recipe:
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Ingredients:
1. A cup of ketchup
2. 1/4 cup water
3. 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
4. 1/4 oyster sauce
5. 1/4 cup lemon juice
6. 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
7. 2 tablespoons soy sauce
8. 1/2 cup chopped onion
9. 1 clove garlic
Preparation:
1. Mix all ingredients and marinate the beef for 30 minutes
2. Preheat electric grill for 10 minutes
3. Grill beef for 5-10 minutes per side. The thickness per inch is your basis for grilling the beef. It usualytakes 6 minutes per side.
4. Set your beef aside.
5. Cook the rest of the marinate for 7 minutes and pour on top of the beef.

How to Cut/Peel a Pineapple

It’s sad to see pineapples go to waste because of the wrong way of peeling. Peeling the pineapple the right way is important because you will be able to enjoy the juiciest part of the fruit. I believe in “save the most that you can” when it comes to fruits and vegetables. Below is a simple way on how to peel a pineapple. Happy Peeling! :)
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1. Wash your Pineapple :) and cut the topmost part/ green crown
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2. Cut the peel from top to bottom. Make sure to not cut the peel or skin too deep to reserve the tastiest part of the pineapple.
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3. Start cutting the pineapple’s eyes diagonally. There are some meat that may go to waste, but if you do not have the time to remove the eyes one by one, this method is more preferable.
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4. Voila! You have a beautiful piece of pineapple. You may cut it depending on your preference. Remember, to save the fruit as much as you can to utilize the fruits’ vitamins and nutrients. Enjoy!

How to Make Dried Orange Peel

I have been a fan of peels ever since it was introduced by my mom. My first peel was a Chinese orange peel she bought from  a mall inside Clark, Pampanga and I loved it ever since. I was probably 7 years old that time. Now that I am re-introducing raw food in my lifestyle, I think I can pretty much do anything including dried orange peel.
You can make orange peel candies out of these orange peels, or add zest to your tea, coffee or any preferred drink, or add a sweet kick to your favorite dish. Whatever food or beverage you have in mind an orange peel is a good addition to your food to enhance both the taste and texture.
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1. Thoroughly wash your orange. I used navel orange.
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2. Peel the orange and slice them as shown in the picture above. Make sure not to include the white part so much or the pith to prevent the bitter taste.
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3. Spread the peel on a flat baking pan. Place the pan in a 250 F oven.
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4. Let the peel stay for around 15 to 25 minutes until you see them start to curl. When done, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool.
*Enjoy your orange peel by placing in in a airtight storage or container and store in the ref.