If you’ve never tried it before, you might think that Thai cuisine tastes a lot like other Asian cuisines. While it does have both Chinese and East Indian influences, it also has its own identity that separates it greatly from the foods served in neighboring countries. Thai food consists of four regional cuisines and is known for its balanced flavors, fresh ingredients, and fantastic aromas.
The United States has long been viewed as a melting pot of many cultures. Nowhere is this diversity more apparent than in the foods we eat. Culinary America reflects the many cultures and histories that comprise this country. Historically, as immigrants arrived in this country, they brought their customs and recipes and combined them with the produce and livestock available in the regions where they settled. The results yielded foods that were distinctly American, while preserving traditions from Europe, Africa, Mexico, and other corners of the world. Culinary America truly encompasses global ingredients and recipes.
Muffins are a wonderful treat but one that diabetics are always watching because of the sugar and carb content. Now that we are into fall, and a muffin is perfect with a hot cup of coffee, hot tea, or hot chocolate, I thought I would bring out a couple of muffin recipes that are perfect for diabetics as well as dieters or anyone wanting to eat a more healthy muffin. Following are two ideal muffin recipes for the above mentioned persons. Tropical Muffins is exactly that, a reminder of being in the tropics, eating tropical fruit and enjoying the warm sunshine and ocean breezes. Healthy Carb French Toast Muffins are as the title indicates. Healthy with a bit of flaxseed and whole wheat and yet the tempting taste of French toast. Yum!
Halloween is a fun holiday celebrated on the night of October 31st. Children will dress in their favorite costumes and go trick-or-treating for candies. These activities can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain, which was a celebration of the end of the harvest season. The ancient Gaels believed that on October 31st, the boundary between the alive and the dead disappeared, and the dead became dangerous to the living by causing problems such as sickness or damaged crops. Costumes and masks were worn at the festival to mimic the evil spirits to placate them. Because of the origin of this holiday, traditional characters for Halloween celebratons include ghosts, witches, vampires, bats, black cats, goblins, skeletons, and pumpkin-man. Halloween gifts often include one of these characters. This article provides some gift ideas for your trick or treaters.
Orange Honey Mustard
Salad Starter: Lettuce
The darker the leaf, the more vitamins it contains. Look for spinach, romaine, arugula, and chicory to get the most folate and beta-carotene — an antioxidant that helps rid your body of disease-causing chemicals in addition to protecting your eyes and skin. Love your iceberg? “Mix dark greens with lighter ones to tone down their bitter taste,” says Jackie Newgent, R.D., a nutritionist and culinary instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City.
Produce Junction: Fruits and Vegetables
Pork with Cumin
The holidays aren’t perfect in New Mexico without eating posole?the bowl of blessedness, a popular Southwestern stew originally made by the ancients in New Mexico and Mexico. The sacred blessings came from corn being the staple. So much so that the Corn Goddess, was the giver of life.
Prior to modern transportation and communication, posole was often the dish eaten for survival. Even though it is little known, blue corn has 100% nutrition?all the vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids for good health.
Grape Muffins
Lunch #1: BBQ Chicken for Champions
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