Get help, advice and information on all your Food and Drink issues. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/food.htm Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:00:28 GMT en Samples include steamed minced beef ball, fish ball, steamed chicken with fish maw, steamed beancurd sheet roll with chicken, steamed beancurd sheet roll with duck feet, vegetable dumpling, Chiu Chow-style steamed dumpling, steamed fresh prawn dumpling, steamed stuffed dumpling, pork rib, chicken feet, steamed beancurd sheet roll, steamed glutinous rice roll, mini-sized sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf and sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf, steamed barbecued pork bun, steamed egg custard bun, steamed pumpkin bun, steamed sweet molten bun, steamed vegetable and meat bun, steamed lotus seed paste bun, steamed chicken bun, Chinese plain bun, baked barbecued pork bun and steamed sago dumpling. Steamed food & steamed bun Steamed food & steamed bun are usually served hot to customers. However, inadequately cooked or reheated items may contain foodborne pathogens. Hence, pathogens are covered in microbiological testing. Chemical analysis includes testing of preservatives and colouring matters for intensifying colour of food (e.g., chicken feet).Results shows that all samples are satisfactory. Rice-roll, congee & rice dumplingSamples include different kinds of rice-roll and fried fritters wrapped in rice-rolls, commonly consumed congee with pig giblets, congee with fish ball, congee with preserved egg and pork, congee with dried fish and peanut, congee with slices of fish, congee with beef, congee with minced beef, congee with pig kidney and liver, "Boat" congee, congee with chicken and plain congee and various rice dumplings. Rice-roll, congee & rice dumpling (contd)Preparation of rice-roll involves multiple manual handling steps. Inadequate reheating may facilitate the growth of bacillus cereus in such cereal products. Pathogens may be present in congee with inadequately cooked ingredients.The CFS also tested for the use of preservatives (e.g., boric acid) in ingredients of rice-roll, congee and rice dumplings.All samples tested for pathogens and preservatives are satisfactory. For more details http:ww http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/89329_Steamed_Food_And_Fried_Rice.html Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:13:25 GMT Ingredients: - 40 mls Echidna Prickle (Mild Chilli Honey Mustard Dressing, 1 10) 3 tbs Sweet Dreams (Medium Chilli Jam, 5 10) 4 medium chicken breasts, skin on Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 sticks celery, chopped 2 spring onions, chopped 2 papayas 100g button mushrooms, sliced 4 spring onions, trimmed and cut on the diagonal For the dressing: - 40ml Echidna Prickle (Honey Mustard Dressing) Juice of a lemon 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon olive oil 3 tablespoons Sweet Heat (Chilli Jam) 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper Mint sprigs for decoration Preparation I. Season the chicken breasts and place them in a pan with the celery and spring onions. And cover it all with water. Bring it to bubbling, then turn the heat down to simmer for 2 minutes. Cover the pan with a lid and turn off the heat. Leave the chicken to cool in the liquid. II. Remove the cooled chicken from the liquid, then take the skin off and discard it. Slice the chicken thinly and put in a bowl. Peel, de-seed and slice the papayas and add to the chicken. Add the sliced mushrooms and spring onions. III. For the dressing, place the Echidna Prickle (Honey Mustard Dressing) in a bowl and stir in the lemon juice and white wine vinegar. Whisk in the lemon oil and add the Sweet Heat, and mint. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Then pour the dressing over the chicken and mix and toss it well. Serve immediately, decorated with mint sprigs. For more details visit http:www.indomunch.com http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/88272_Sweet_Chicken_Food_And_Salad_Of_Papaya_Fruit.html Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:42:24 GMT It is generally thought that seafood is a functional food it has the ability to prevent disease or in some cases reduce existing conditions to the point of making them manageable. This could be the opinion of some people who had related personal experience or those who read about it. Most of the nutrients, minerals, fatty acids, and amino acids -that our bodies need to develop through childhood and remain healthy throughout life - are present in seafood. Many people laud the virtues of seafood, though some individuals dispute this. Seafood is a natural functional food; with no need to be fortified with other functional food ingredients to make it healthier for you. In fact, some of the health benefits of seafood will be lost, if you bread and deep-fry it. So it is best to grill, bake, steam, broil, boil, microwave, or lightly saut your seafood. This could be the opinion of some people who had related personal experience or those who read about it at chinesefoodsrecipes.com. Without getting too tec hnical, you realize why seafood is such a great functional food. For development and maintenance of musculature throughout our lifetime, our bodies need amino acids - proteins that make body muscle and more information at chinesefoodsrecipes.blogspot.com. Good health is the result of nine amino acids that our bodies need on a daily and all seafood contains all nine of these amino acids. No more, no less! Another reason why seafood is a functional food is it contains omega-3 fatty acids needed to remain healthy. Along wit homega3's, seafood contains an abundance of this polyunsaturated fatty acid. In some fish species like sablefish, Anoplopoma fimbria - the omega-3 literally oozes from its flesh. Omega-3 fatty acids reduce the bad LDL blood cholesterol levels and increasing the good HDL cholesterol levels. This reduces your chances of cardiovascular disease - reduced chance of strokes and heart attacks. On the Sea Grant, University of Delaware web site is a statement that: Asthma, arthritis, dia http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/88059_Why_The_Seafood_Is_A_Functional_Food.html Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:24:43 GMT INGREDIENTS: 1 8- to 9-pound leg of lamb, main bone removed, shank bone intact, tied (your butcher can do this for you) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 12 tablespoons dried Greek oregano 1 lemon, cut in half 14 teaspoon salt 14 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 12 cup dry white wine 2 12 cups chicken stock 12 cup olive oil DIRECTIONS: 1. Take the leg of lamb and place on a clean cutting board. In a separate small bowl, mix the garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Roll the lemon on cutting board, cut it in half, and squeeze the lemon juice into the bowl; add 13 cup of olive oil and mix thoroughly. Massage the entire lamb with the olive oil mixture top to bottom, making sure you get it into the bottom crevices of the lamb. 2. Place the lamb in a resealable plastic bag large enough to hold it and remove all the air, or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Place the bag or the wrapped lamb in a baking dish and refrigerate for at least 3 hours preferably overnight. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 450 F. Remove the lamb from the refrigerator, unwrap and set aside. 3. Place a large, heavy-gauge metal roasting pan into the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes. 4. Take one tablespoon of olive oil, drizzle it onto the lamb, and then season the lamb with a generous amount of salt and pepper. Rub the salt and pepper and oil into the lamb. Open the oven door and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan; then place the lamb in the pan fat-side down and close the oven door. Roast for 25 minutes; turn the lamb over and roast for an additional 10 minutes. 5. Remove the lamb from the oven, pour in the white wine, and add the stock. Turn the temperature down to 400 F and return the pan to the oven. Basting frequently with the juices, roast 30 to 40 minutes, making sure that the pan juices do not dry out (if it looks dry, add additional stock or water as needed). 6. Pull out and let rest 15 minutes. Remove the kitchen twine and slice the lamb. Strain the pan ju http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/87994_Lamb_Food_Recipe.html Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:39:26 GMT For those looking to buy Chinese food from suppliers in Asia, one of the best ways to go about doing so is with Made in China. Made in China is one of the premier B2B E-commerce marketing platforms available on the web connecting millions of businesses with each other in order to trade efficiently and affordably. No matter where your business is located or what type of products you require, Made in China should be your first choice. Made in China Can Help Make Your Business More CompetitiveFor those businesses that are struggling to gain the upper hand in competition whether you sell in a local market or online, our service can help you become more competitive by offering you opportunities to purchase Chinese food products directly from the source. You cant get a much better price then buying products direct and the amount of choices is usually larger as well. Using Made in China you can achieve an advantage in your local markets allowing you an opportunity to prosper and grow. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/86838_Buy_Chinese_Food_Directly_From_The_Source.html Fri, 23 May 2008 07:56:37 GMT Microwave ovens are one of the most essential piece of equipment which some years ago was manufactured by some companies bearing in mind about the basic needs of humans which they endeavor and struggle from day to day life for a suitable life style. The manufacturers were constantly experimenting with various methods and techniques to entice new microwave ovens. Finally they succeeded and came out with latest innovations. There is a big contribution of the manufacturers for giving such magnificent equipment which they had never thought would help the humans throughout the day while cooking. Earlier a woman would spend hours in the kitchen to make a whole meal for her family. Today she finishes up the cooking with less time. To enjoy the nutritious meal cooked in the microwave oven, all she has to do is plan the recipe and make sure that she has all the ingredients ready with her. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/84469_Viking_Appliances___Good_Food_And_Much_More_With_Microwave_Oven.html Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:02:39 GMT It didnt take long for the <a href"http:www.cnn.com2008HEALTH0217usdabeef.recall.apindex.html"><b>143 million pound recall of frozen beef<b><a> to begin an E-Mail circulation that probably hit your Inbox as well as mine. Last month, I received an E-Mail taking on a humorous outlook on our food industry only three days after the recall story was reported. <br><br><ul> <li>Cant eat beef, Mad cow<li> <li>Cant eat chicken, Bird Flu<li> <li>Can eat eggs, Salmonella<li> <li>Cant eat pork, Trichinosis<li> <li>Cant eat fish, Water Poisoning<li> <li>Cant eat fruits and veggies, Insecticides and Herbicides<li> <li>I believe that leaves CHOCOLATE! !!!<li><ul> <br><br> Of course chocolate isnt an option because that, too, comes from the cocoa bean plant as well as does damage to our dental work. <br><br> But right when you think it ends there, it doesnt. Just two days, Michigan-based Meijer Inc. recalled over 2,000 pounds of their "Discover Cuisine" frozen dinners for possible contamination of listeria, a microorganism that can cause illness or death. The good news is theres no need for a worldwide alert, this only affected four states. The bad news is what is happening to our food supply? <br><br> While that is an entire topic that will be discussed later, I really want to focus on how can we protect ourselves from these dangers. I dont want to fright you from opening your favorite pack of ground beef and making your world-famous meatloaf, but it always better to be safe than http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/84175_Protection_From_Food.html Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:59:13 GMT Indomunch restaurent food prices were exceptionally low for great quality in newyork city. The ultimate winter comfort food - braised lamb shanks. The many regions in indomunch restaurent produce different and tasty variations, but all share similar technique when it comes to the approach of cooking this particular recipe. A wonderful lamb recipes that combines the brightness of fresh herbs with earthy morel mushrooms. Little Lamb Baby Foods is a new and exciting line of premium baby food products. Spring lamb, with its mild flavour, is great for those who are a little shy of the taste of lamb. As for the food and drink, it is all excellent. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/83910_Safety_And_Handling_Lamb_Food_Products.html Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:01:13 GMT One of the items that can actually give many merchants an edge in their own local markets is canned food. Canned food imported from Asia can offer many merchants a way to get a jump on competition and efficiency. If you are looking for importers of canned food or any item, one of the best resources available is Made in China. Made in China offers Merchants an Easy Way to Connect with One AnotherMade in China is a robust Business to Business E-commerce marketing platform that can assist a wide range of businesses in connecting to each other. With the advent of the internet it is easier than ever to find suppliers and manufacturers, however Made in China goes a few steps further by developing an entire platform with specific features that make it not only safe and secure to use, but also offer a wide range of features to efficiently search for others that can help your business grow. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/81804_Buy_Canned_Food_From_Overseas_Traders.html Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:08:22 GMT It can seem like there are many foods to avoid on a candida diet. However, if you browse through some candida diet recipe sources online you will find that there are many foods you can still enjoy on the candida diet that will help you feel well and fulfilled plus allow you to fight candida albicans. Foods to Avoid on the Candida Diet http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/76339_Avoiding_Candida_Food_Foes.html Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:22:04 GMT Mexican cuisine is a style of food that began in Mexico, and is widely known for its vibrant flavor and amazing decoration. Rice, beans, tortillas, and a wide variety of spices are commonly used in many Mexican dishes, along with beef, pork, chicken, and a range of different peppers. Mexican recipes vary from region to region, but many of the same original ideas are still seen all over the globe today. Mexican cuisine is typically cooked in large amounts of grease and fat, making it one of the most fattening styles of food in the world. Although authentic Mexican food can be unhealthy, there are many great recipes available for healthy Mexican meals. One ingredient that can easily be replaced is grease, which is usually a staple when making dishes prepared with tortillas. Many Mexican recipes involve frying tortillas, such as taquitos, tacos, and even tostadas. While the fried tortillas are usually the main portion of the dish, using oil to prepare them adds unhealthy fat and caloric intake. One alternative would be using soft tortillas, such as making soft tacos rather than frying the tortillas. There are also several recipes that involve tortillas without being fried, such as quesadillas or baked tortilla chips. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/76307_Healthy_Mexican_Food.html Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:11:00 GMT Great news everyone! Are you planning to have a very special meal with that special someone or you are simply trying to treat yourself? Are you running out of options on what gift you should get for your boss for the holidays? Now you no longer have to spend a lot of time on your phone book or even drive to different specialty shops. Ordering gourmet food and exquisite wine is as easy as a click of your mouse. The Internet brings you the very best selections of the finest food and wines. Whether you are looking for unique gift ideas that would surely be remembered or ingredients for that special meal you have planned or just simply to give yourself a treat, buying online would be one of the best decisions you will ever make. The only problem you would probably encounter is how to arrive at a decision on which one to pick among the wide array of choices. The Internet sure is the largest mall you could ever go to. Shopping online is not only limited to buying dry goods such as magazines, books or CDs, you can also shop for ingredients, spices, wines and even whole meals! Planning a gorgeous gourmet meal for your friends, family or special someone can be a blast. You no longer have to spend long hours for shopping and preparing that meal. You can have all those delivered right at your very own doorstep. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/70630_Enjoying_Gourmet_Food_And_Wine_With_Just_A_Click_Of_The_Mouse.html Fri, 07 Dec 2007 19:25:06 GMT Are you looking forward to pair your favorite meal with a good quality wine, then you require to have an extensive knowledge about pairing the wine and food in a correct order. In case, you fail to do so, you will spoil the whole fun. In fact you would be spoiling the taste of the best quality wine and the best food item. The bad qualities you may introduce via pairing wine and food in an incorrect form include extra sweetness, bitterness, alcoholic properties and non-desirable metallic flavors. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/69818_Best_Food_And_Wine_Pairings.html Sat, 01 Dec 2007 06:56:09 GMT Cuba is famed for its beaches, diving, lifestyle and dancing. But one aspect of the Cuban holiday which is often overlooked is the Cuban cuisine, which is unfortunate because the mixture of cultures combine to make a truly unique combination of flavours and textures. The countrys cultural influences are so diverse as to create a unique flavour to the food a mix of Spanish, Chinese, African, Portuguese, French and Arabic. Yet these global influences are completed by indigenous local food stuffs yucca, malanga and boniato are local root vegetables routinely used in Cuban food. The main meats used in Cuban cuisine are chicken, pork and beef (though the latter is subject to rationing as government property, so is harder to find) usually marinated in citrus juices and slowly roasted until tender. Its simple, but delicious, and something that will see you hunting out the best restaurants throughout your Cuban holiday. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/68291_The_Best_Food_Cuba_Has_To_Offer.html Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:39:43 GMT In the mad rush to save the planet and reduce climate change, farmers across the globe are increasingly ripping up food crops and turning the land over to grow bio fuels. Maize, sugar cane, palm oil and oil seed rape can be turned into ethanol or other biofuels to use in your car instead of petrol. This may help us to fight global warming - but it is driving up food prices throughout the world. The changing of existing crops to bio fuels from existing farmers or the creation of new opportunities for some farmers is leading to jobs and increased prosperity for some, but they are also helping to push up the price of bread in London, tortillas in Mexico City and beer in Barcelona. Food aid for the poorest people in Africa, pork in China and beef in Britain are all more expensive. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/68127_Bio_Fuels_Take_Food_Off_My_Plate.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:30:56 GMT Most people would be surprised to find out that the number-one cause of premature aging and disease in the Western world is the over-consumption of food. This is true not only because too much food can make us fat, but also because everything we eat must be processed by our bodies, which requires an expenditure of energy. Because the body has to be continually processing calories, we suffer much wear and tear. Within each cell of the human body, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, healthful fats, and other important nutrients are the important parts that create energy and repair the wear and tear that our body is continually fighting. The modern diet is extremely abundant calories, but yet extremely light on these healing, renewing substances. A diet that is calorie-dense yet nutrient-poor has a serious effect on the state of our health, causing us to be overfed and malnourished. Barley in the most energy-efficient food available in nature, having major implications for those who are concerned with maximizing longevity, avoiding disease, increasing athletic performance, and fighting obesity. Barley is much more than a supplement found at your local health food store, it is a complete food which has been converted into a super food through an all-natural process, making it so powerful and functional that it can be used to nourish those who are struck by famine. Actually, the United Nations uses it as a relief food for those in famine-stricken countries because of its ability to support human life better than any other single food. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/67682_Barley_An_Ancient_Super_Food_Rediscovered.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:03:44 GMT Organic Food Information: The Benefits Oh how the world has changed over the last 50 years, not all of it has been good. As you are looking for organic food information you have obviously become aware that a better alternative exists and you are taking a critical look at the source and production practices of the companies entrusted with producing the worlds food supplies. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/65718_Organic_Food_Information.html Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:58:59 GMT A Guide to Gourmet Food Most of the connoisseurs of good taste will readily agree the significance of the gourmet food. While the mention of gourmet food is quite confusing for some of us, we will try and explain the details in a simplified manner so that it develops a good understanding of this tasty topic. A Gourmet is someone who has expert knowledge and enjoyment of food and drink. It follows therefore, that gourmet food relates to the preparation of high quality food that is at once sophisticated, luxurious, rare and carefully groomed. Gourmet foods are most likely one of the most talked about food items and least understood. There are virtually hundreds of foods that come under gourmet foods. The list of gourmet foods includes meats, drinks, deserts, cheese, fruits and many more. In fact, gourmet foods are considered to be a delicacy that tastes heavenly. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/62999_A_Guide_To_Gourmet_Food.html Sun, 07 Oct 2007 23:36:31 GMT Food is a necessity, but sadly, fine dining is a luxury, and from the name itself, a very fine one at that. It is a luxury afforded by the rich and famous, and one that you can have too. All it takes is a great appreciation of good food and excellent wine, and a bit of extra cash in your personalized money clip. Worth the Wait http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/62197_Fine_Food_Can_Be_Easy_On_The_Personalized_Money_Clip.html Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:09:17 GMT While some of the most popular dishes associated with the Italian culture include a tempting slice of pizza and a heaping plate of pasta, there is much more to the world of Italian cooking. Throughout the many regions in Italy, the distinctive cuisine of the Italians shines through in a wide-range of eating habits, styles of cooking, and selection of local ingredients. The changing of the times has also influenced Italian food, as the meals served in the pre-Roman era possess both similarities and differences in the cuisine of today. The culinary history of Italy established a reputation more than 2,000 years ago, which includes an illustrious movement during the Roman Empire. Culturally, food preparation was quite important in the past where flashes of significance have been captured in the only surviving cookbook (Apicius), which dates back to the first century BC. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/59541_The_History_Of_Italian_Food.html Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:02:26 GMT For many a house maker, cooking is nothing but a chore. For fine food enthusiasts, however, cooking is an art that has existed for thousands of years. It is believed that nothing fills the soul more satisfactorily than fine food, and understandably so. Theres nothing like a well-cooked leg of lamb or a beautifully prepared souffle to lift the spirits and warm the heart. As an art, cooking can only be truly practiced correctly by a select few. Many can claim to be chefs or cooks, but very few are actually worthy of the distinction. The real chefs are artists, and like all artists, they need their murals, paints, and clay to mold and create the perfect dish. A true food connoisseur will not settle for low-grade meats, fruits, and vegetables. Neither will he or she put up with substandard pots, pans, knives, and stoves. Cooking is artistry at work and it deserves no less than the finest ingredients, the best cooking aids, and Zippo torches. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/59484_Fine_Food_Fiesta_With_Zippo.html Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:12:41 GMT Most of us are aware of the benefits of a balanced diet and healthy eating. But being aware of the benefits is only half of the solution. You also need to know how to choose the foods that will be best for your health. Depending on your daily routine, you may or may not eat at home most of the time. Start your day with a healthy and well balanced breakfast. Studies have shown that people who dont eat a full breakfast tend to seek carbohydrate snacks all throughout the day, and are more prone to gaining weight. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/56684_How_To_Choose_A_Healthy_Food.html Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:20:41 GMT Coffee has not always been served as a beverage. African tribes crushed the ripe cherries from wild coffee trees, mixed with animal fat, and rolled them into round balls. These coffee balls were served at their war parties. The result of eating these coffee balls was: 1.fat combined with raw coffees high protein content provided the African tribes with nourishment2.the considerable caffeine content of the mixture was of course a stimulant that stirred the warriors on to greats heights of warrior abilities http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/55679_The_Stimulating_Magical_Powers_Of_Coffee_Actually_Began_As_A_Food.html Wed, 18 Jul 2007 06:53:33 GMT For those who suffer any type of food allergy eating at a restaurant, or even eating at someone elses home can be can be like taking their lives into their own hands. Symptoms of food allergies can range from mild rashes to life threatening anaphylactic reactions. Ingesting even a small bit of the food that causes an allergic reaction can be deadly for the allergy sufferer. Foods that most commonly trigger an allergic reaction include shellfish, fish, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, milk and eggs. Since such a small amount of these substances are required to start a serious allergic reaction those who live with food allergies have to be very careful where they eat and what they eat. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/51953_Eating_Out_Can_Be_Dangerous_For_Those_With_A_Food_Allergy.html Thu, 07 Jun 2007 21:58:19 GMT People become more and more health conscious with each passing year. Fad diets, home gyms, and quick weight loss pills constantly flood the market. However, there has always been one tried and true road to good healthy; healthy eating. Finding ways to eat healthy can be difficult, especially with the high fat and cholesterol content that is found in red and white meats. But there is an alternative that has been long embraced by both eastern culture and vegetarians alike, and that alternative is tofu. Tofu is made from soybean curd that is pressed into blocks that can be used in various recipes and methods of cooking. Different varieties of tofu are suited for different kinds of recipes. Soft tofu is a form of fresh tofu produced directly from soy milk- and contains the highest moisture content of all varieties. Its custard-like texture makes it conducive to use as a dessert. http://advice-and.info/Food-and-Drink/48557_Tofu_Is_A_Wonder_Food.html Wed, 02 May 2007 12:26:25 GMT