Archive for November, 2009
Walima Cooking Club tour Lebanon :Aysh el-Saraya and Sheesh Barak
Submitted by Health Nut
November was Lebanese cooking at the Walima Club.Two luxurious dishes from the land of milk and honey ,it was hard to satisfy with just one ,I celebrated with both the sweet and savory delights.Before we get cooking here is a brief history of Lebanon and its cuisine …
Lebnan, Le-b-nan that means the [...]
Crunchy-Creamy Cannoli
Submitted by Health Nut
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving feast.And all ready for the shopping spree on the most busiest shopping day of the year.Good luck!
Today is also Eid-ul-Adha.My hearty Eid wishes to all my viewers celebration this festival of sacrifice.
And also today happens to be the day all Daring bakers post their courageous [...]
Craving More Cranberries. And Xagave N Cookbook Giveaway
Submitted by Health Nut
If the previous post wasn’t enough ,here are some more of the appetizing dishes with the phenomenal cranberries, that always crave me for more.Why not ,these are incredibly healthy and cheapest this season.Make the most of their abundance in the markets,devour them in sweet or savory ,the berry is very adaptable in [...]
Introducing Xagave,complete replacement to sugar.Cranberry sauce,bread , topping and a Protein shake.
Submitted by Health Nut
Xagave(pronounced za-gah-vay) ,an organically grown premium blend of nectars derived from Agave Tequiliana (Blue Agave) and Agave Salmiana (White Agave) plants ,is an answer to all the blood sugar woes.It has low glycemic index(30),that will not raise the blood sugar levels(also reduces risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes) unlike the [...]
Pomergrante Plunge and Acai Berry Boost, super fruit smoothies
Submitted by Health Nut
In response to consumer demand for healthier beverages packed with powerful nutrients, Tropical Smoothie Café today introduces its new menu category of Supercharged Smoothies that contain pomegranate, goji and acai (pronounced AH-SAH-EE) at all 250-plus franchise locations. These super fruits, known for their exceptional antioxidant and nutrient-rich qualities, will be blended into [...]
The Roots of Fall
Submitted by foodliterate
I know I’ve been MIA and that I missed Halloween, (in fact it’s getting pretty darn close to Thanksgiving!) and for this I apologize. So I’ve had plenty of time to think about what my next topic should be & was inspired by the cooler temperatures and my favorite holiday All Hallows Eve. [...]
Guilt-free Snacks Round up
Submitted by Health Nut
Thanks to all the creative foodies who sent in their guilt free snacks that satisfy cravings without compromising healthy diet.
Sweatha(India) of Tasty Curry Leafbaked these flourless Simply Oats Cookies with nourishing almonds,oats and honey.
Ivy(Greece) of Kopiaste contribuited the following 2 snacks
*Crusty Sesame rusks ,baked in attractive different shapes with variety of spice [...]
German Oven Pancakes
Submitted by Health Nut
When it comes to baking or cooking with apples,crisp tart Granny smith apples are my first preference.I loved them in the strudel,Spiced up Pie and the apple butter is another form to enjoy them.
The fluffy German style mix and bake pancakes recently became an instant hit at my breakfast\brunch table. Usually served [...]
Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
I drink a lot of green tea. I used to only drink iced tea until I gave up coffee a year and a half ago. I never knew there were so many different teas from green to detox teas. I recently came across Dr. Mercola’s article on matcha green [...]
PetSmart Recalls Two Beef Hooves - Dog Treats, Nov 2009
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PetSmart Voluntarily Recalls Dentley’s Beef Hooves
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Phoenix, AZ, Nov 4, 2009 - PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) is voluntarily recalling two Dentley’s Beef Hoof products for potential salmonella contamination. The products were manufactured by Pet Carousel, Inc. in Sanger, Calif.
The recalled products include only the following types of [...]
Dog Treat Warning For Pig Ears and Beef Hooves, Nov 2009
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FDA Health Alert for Certain Pet Treats Made by Pet Carousel
Products may be contaminated with Salmonella
Nov 5, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing this health alert to warn consumers not to use Pig Ears and Beef Hooves pet treats manufactured by Pet Carousel because the products [...]
Health Nut Challenge 3:Healing Foods. Beet Greens and Vegetable Soup
Submitted by Health Nut
“Healing is the act or process of curing or of restoring to health.”
Why is good food diet recommended while recovering from a sickness, be it common cold or cancer? because good food heals,rejuvenates,comforts,helps the body regain its strength.
For the third Health Nut Challenge :
1.Cook with any one or more of the following [...]
Bisphenol A In Canned Foods Like Soup, Tuna, Green Beans….
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
Dr. Heidi explained how tomatoes in cans are bad for us. In her words, “Tomato products are acidic and the can liners have toxic chemicals that have been shown to leach into the products, and may affect hormone production.”
Now Kim and Dr. Heidi report new sources that there are [...]
Bodybuilding.com Recalls 65 Supplements, Possible Steriods, Oct 2009
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BODYBUILDING.COM Is Conducting a Voluntary Nationwide and International Recall of 65 Dietary Supplements That May Contain Steroids
Company Contact:
1-866-236-8417
service@bodybuilding.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Boise, ID - November 3, 2009 – As part of its ongoing cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (”FDA”), Bodybuilding.com, LLC (the “Company”) announced today that it [...]
Healthy Food to Fight Colds and Flu
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
Boosting your immune system with better food and healthy lifestyle choices can prevent you from coming down with colds and flu. The key is not waiting until you get sick to make these changes; you need to revamp your diet and lifestyle before the cold and flu bugs hits [...]
Ground Beef Recall, Oct. 2009
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New York Firm Recalls Fresh Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
WASHINGTON, October 31, 2009 - Fairbank Farms, an Ashville, NY, establishment, is recalling approximately 545,699 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food [...]
Puppy Dog Acne Cure
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
I’m a healthy pet nut! My animals have always gotten the best care from me. I keep my eyes and ears open for all natural pet care options. It does make a difference - My old sweet sheltie, Tara lived to be 18 years-old. She was healthy and died [...]
Kuwaiti Chicken Mechbous and Saffron Cardamom cake
Submitted by Health Nut
Glad I’m thinking beyond hummus and falafel from the Middle eastern cuisine.For October the Walima Cooking club chose to celebrate the Kuwaiti cuisine .
a little intro…
Located in the north-east corner of the Arabian Peninsula, Kuwait is one of the smallest countries in the world in terms of land area. The flat, sandy [...]
Straight Talc
It’s produced by mining talc rocks, then crushed, dried and milled. After processing the trace minerals are non existent but not the fibers that are similar to asbestos remain. Then its delivered through various manufacturers and warehouses into products like powder, - talcum powder.
But since the 1970’s studies have shown a disturbing connection between talc [...]
