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We all eat. A dietitian will tell you it’s simple: Mix together water with carbohydrates, protein and a little fat, and you’ve got  a complete meal. Yet for many cultures, it’s so much more complex (and fun) than that. Take the bland, ho-hum potato. You sure don’t want to eat it raw, but wow: Human ingenuity means we’ve managed to make it one of our most-craved and most-used foods. And don’t get us started when it comes to chocolate. Or strawberries. Or steak. Or cupcakes. Or pasta…

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Onbeinggayandotherthings's Blog I have never been a foodie. To me, food used to be comfort: potato chips went best with laziness; chocolate cake and happiness made a good pairing; chinese takeout never tastes as great as when I’m sharing it with my partner. Heartache and brownies suit each other; pizza goes down well with company and wine. I never used to eat because I was hungry, or because food is sustenance and medicine and vital for longevity. I’d have a block of buttercream fudge to go with that mood, three hazelnut and vanilla rusks to dip into coffee because of that weather, and don’t even get me started on the meticulous planning that went into celebrating that birthday! Some of that (certainly not all of it) changed when I lost 17 kg two years ago. I threw out some bad habits (like having grilled cheese every night, dumping cream on all food I cooked, and drinking full cream milk and three sugars with my coffee), and I thought eliminating shitty food choices would open up some room for a go

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whiny baby Kim Cattrall recently made news by saying she’s been on a diet since 1974.  Websites, blogs and tabloids have been heralding that quote with lots of exclamation points and smiley faces, as if being obsessed with your food intake for cosmetic reasons for 39 years is a huge accomplishment.  That does not impress me – in fact, it makes me sad.  Just think of all of the food she has wanted to eat, but decided she was too fat for.  That this fat shaming happened in her life is upsetting.  That this fat shaming is lauded as some marvelous achievement is disgusting, especially considering that the daily battle with food is fought by women everywhere. The other day, a friend at work went to lunch and brought back a huge bowl of cookies.  I was stuffing peanut butter cookie number two into my face when she saw me and said, “I bet you love me and hate me right now.” I’m usually pretty good at reading social cues, but I had absolutely no idea what she was talking abo

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Milk Tea, Oh Yea!
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          Milk tea perches everyone’s taste buds. The unique and classic flavor brought by this drink makes irrepressible drink lovers crave for it, especially when it is blended with ice and put into a creatively designed plastic container. In addition, its easy preparation makes people fall in love with this milk tea which is offered in dozens of flavors. The health benefits of this God-given drink persuade everybody to give it a try. It has been years since this drink made its name in the food industry. No wonder milk tea places are scattered around the country, especially in areas around universities.          Too much waiting at a coffee house is over because milk tea places have been born. After ingredients—black tea, water, condensed milk, and desired flavor-mix, are vigorously mixed in an aluminum container, the fuzzy color of the drink grants the request of the customer. One can enjoy milk tea in varieties of how it will be served: brewed, iced or slashed.  This fast but diffe

Balsamic Roasted Asparagus
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It’s the height of the English asparagus season. Since the quality of English asparagus is so good and the season is so short, we’ve been eating asparagus in a myriad of ways – tarts, pasta, salads, even in sandwiches! This, however, has to be one of my favourite ways of cooking asparagus. By roasting the spears you bring out the sweet nuttiness which is then enhanced by the sweet tang of balsamic – utterly divine! Balsamic Roasted Asparagus (dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, soya-free, sesame-free, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan) 1 bunch asparagus 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper - Trim the woody ends off the asparagus spears by gently bending and snapping off the tough end - Place on a baking tray and drizzle with the oil, vinegar and seasoning - Roast at 220 degrees centigrade/gas mark 7 for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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France Day 13 The road to Avignon
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Autumn Apples
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It is Autumn in Sydney still, with a lovely sunny day today but a crisp and cool evening as the sun sets. Apples are in abundance and my inspiration for this post. One of my favourite cosy, comforting desserts as the temperature drops is apple crumble. I used beautiful green granny smith apples, which are perfect for cooking because they retain some of their texture when cooked. I cook my crumble topping separately because I like the contrast in textures between the soft apples and crunchy crumble topping and want to exaggerate that contrast. If you happen to have any left-over crumble topping, store in an airtight container and use again next time (or sprinkle on whatever takes your fancy). Cloves and apples are a classic combination, but because I didn’t want to have to go fishing whole cloves out at the end of the cooking process, and I didn’t have any ground cloves on hand, I used mixed spice instead. What I was cooking this time last year: Spinach Dal Apple Crumble Ser

Enjoy the benefits of Detox…easy as 1~2~3~4~5
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Make it a Positive ! Hi Folks, As summer arrives, so does the idea of cleansing our body from the winter. Here’s some easy ways you can incorporate one idea a day over the week, or do together. Detoxifying and cleansing your body can promote weight loss, boost your energy, and help your body heal itself naturally from many symptoms, including digestive problems, acne, and inflammatory issues. Detoxifying isn’t anything new; ancient Eastern medicines have been promoting detoxification for thousands of years. In order to effectively experience a detoxifying cleanse, you need to relieve, clean, and nourish your body starting from the inside! Once your internal organs have experienced this refreshing break, they can do their jobs more effectively and heal the body naturally. During a detox, the blood, intestines, and liver are cleansed by using fasting, stimulation, elimination, and nourishment. You can detox for a day or two, or for weeks, depending on your needs and goals. Remember

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Tomorrow Morning
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Join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall for a time of food, fellowship, and a short devotion by Mike Icardi. Coffee will be provided but please bring one breakfast item (e.g. egg casserole, fresh fruit, bagels, etc.) for all to share. The Men’s Fellowship Breakfast is held on the last Sunday of every month.

Max Brenner at Vivocity
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Yesterday, after a deserved day of relaxation at Sentosa, I decided to get some Max Brenner at Vivocity that I always wished for but never tried. Having read  ladyironchef’s raving review about their chocolate souffle, I had decided that I would get that even before I entered the café. I tried to find it on the menu, and I couldn’t, but the kind waitress said that it was called Melting Truffle Heart Cake and Shake ($16)… or something like that. When it was served, it looked really delicious, but it could have been plated more simply… there was too much chocolate sauce – on the plate, and even more in the shaker! When I cut into the cake, hot chocolate lava oozed out from the inside. The taste of the gooey chocolate accompanied by the crispness of the outer cake complemented each other really well! There was a scoop of vanilla ice cream to go with each spoonful of the cake and I gulped down the cake gleefully and washed it down with the chocolate milk shot

Red Velvet-Berry Cobbler
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 Red Velvet-Berry Cobbler was in the Lazy Day Cobbler section in last year’s July issue of Southern Living Magazine. I was too lazy to cobble one together last year, so I made Almost Red Velvet Berry Cobbler instead. :) It was definitely on my list of summertime favorites  to make this year, so with Memorial Day and the kick off to summer on the horizon, I cobbled one together! Quick, oh so good, and the star of your Memorial Day or July 4th celebration with its red, white, and blue if you top it with Vanilla or Cream Cheese Ice Cream! Start with 6 cups of fresh berries~ whatever ratio you prefer. Toss the berries with a mixture 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Spoon into a lightly greased 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Mix your batter and pour over your berries. Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes and let stand on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Ingredients 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided 6 cups assorted fresh berries (I used mainly b

Fifteen Funkiest Ice Cream Flavors On Earth
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It seems no ingredient is off the table for ice cream makers these days. Fish and flowers, beer, meat and cheese – they’re all taking a churn at one artisan shop or another, while the more traditional sweet and fruity flavors get their own oddball treatment. To celebrate the unofficial start of summer this Memorial Day weekend, TIME tracked down 15 wacky ways to top that cone. Gourmet or gross? You decide. Click HERE to see the list.

Too Much Ice Cream!
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Our anime/manga club hosted our 3rd annual Cosplay Cafe today and I am very exhausted! (And for the third time, I managed the food table again!! sigh…) Our turnout this year was amazing! We had so many people show up to this event and I am very proud of our overall results this year. It is held annually in our school library and this year, we are collecting donations to support a child that we connected through World Vision. Although we will be only collecting money from this event, our club president plans on taking on the responsibility of donating and further supporting this child. As I mentioned earlier, I was in charge of the food tables again. It was a really intense first hour and a half or so because everyone was ordering food. I ran around gathering paper towels, setting up, cleaning up, helping complete orders, and much more. We had a great variety of food and drinks this year and we managed to serve almost all the food! I had a few people working behind the food table,

52 things – week 21
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Here we go again with another weekly update. The numbers are slowly creeping up, but this has been a busy week and I feel like I’ve been running round like a headless chicken the whole time. Add to that the head cold my lovely hubby and son very thoughtfully passed on to me, and it hasn’t been the best week. Still, it hasn’t been the worst week either, so I can’t complain too much! I did find some time this week to finish Button’s first blanket, and another for my new nephew who will be born in September (although I can’t share pics of that one yet!). I also started working on a warmer, winter-weather blanket for Button too, so watch out for progress pictures of that project! Next week, Tadpole has a school project where they’re making a museum, so we’ve sent along a few things for inclusion. I’ll post about that later in the week as it looks like it could be an interesting display! Books: 1. Read 52 books in 52 weeks (36/52) Readin

Smoothie recipes: Kiwi + Marmalade | Recetas de Smoothies: Kiwi + Mermelada
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ENG | ¿Who doesn’t fancy a cool smoothie in summer?? We haven’t officially entered in the season of sun and … the beach! but it’s just around the corner and, at least here in Valencia, it’s sweltering in the afternoon. So let’s make a quick and refreshing Smoothie of Kiwi and marmalade that adds a bittersweet touch, which I love. Kiwi Properties: Helps to fight colds by the large amount of Vitamin C. They promote blood circulation by vitamin E and omega-6 and omega-3. Ideal for diets because of their low-calorie and its diuretic properties. They contain lots of fiber to avoid constipation. Ingredients (2 servings): 3 kiwis, peeled and sliced​​. 1 banana, peeled and chopped. 1 plain yogurt 6 tablespoons of marmalade Ice cubes. I use 4, but you can use more if you want more liquid or colder. Preparation: Put in the chopper the Kiwis and the banana. Pour the yogurt to the blend. Add the marmalade, and mix everything. Finally, add chopped ice. And it’s ready to serve in a summe