Archive for July, 2008

Cherry Chocolate Cake

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Ingredients:

150 g butter

120 g sugar

3 fresh eggs

200 g flour

25 g sugar-free cocoa powder

100 ml milk

150 g dark chocolate

A can of Cherry no Nuclear(Cherry around 500 g)

2 tsp Fermentation Powder

12 small paper cups for MUFFIN cakes


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Banana Chocolate Recipes

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Ingredients

* 120 g Butter, at room temperature
* 80 g Sugar
* 1 pc Egg
* 2 Ripe Banana, mashed
* 200 g All-purpose flour
* Pinch of salt
* 1 tsp Baking powder
* 50 g Bitter chocolate, finely chopped
* Lemon icing, optional

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2008 Beijing Olypic Games——Chinese Food

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Now let me show to everybody some foods that will be provides in the 2008 Beijing Olypic Games.

First show Chinese Food:

——Cold Dishes

Marinated Jellyfish and Chinese Cabbage in Vinaigrette

Mushrooms with Duck Feet

Shredded Tofu with Sauce (more…)

The Best Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Remember when you were a kid and came inside from a cold winter’s day and wrapped your hands around that warm steaming mug of hot chocolate? Hot chocolate is a delectable treat, no matter if it is ordered pre-made from a coffee shop, made from a mix, or made from scratch. However, using your own recipe for homemade hot chocolate produces a beverage with so much more meaning.

The Advantages Of Making Hot Chocolate From Scratch

Using your own recipe for homemade hot chocolate produces results that are superior to both using a mix and ordering a cup of hot chocolate from a coffee shop. It can be healthier because you can control the sugar content and you can use fresh ingredients. Making the beverage from scratch is both quick and easy, anyone can make homemade hot chocolate.

Additionally, there are many recipes for homemade hot chocolate out there, and they allow the consumer to customize the beverage to fit their needs. You can vary the type and amount of ingredients to make a cup of hot chocolate that tastes just the way you like it. You can also get creative and make some unique variations of hot cocoa. (more…)

Appreciating the Best in Mexican Food Traditions

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

When it comes to enjoying tasty and delicious meals, you will find that nothing compares to those Mexican food traditions passed down through the generations. One family favorite in my house has always been chicken enchiladas. Filled with good stuff, you will find this is easily adjusted to fit your own needs.

For instance, try using olive oil for a healthy addition. You will find the combination of seasonings are wonderful and actually have health benefits! You can use flour tortillas instead of the traditional corn. Better yet, you can also make your own for a whole knew flavor sensation. My favorite is the tomato and basil tortillas. Mm, mm, good!

Changing to suit your needs and tastes can make Mexican food traditions only a step away. Imagine family gatherings made easy when you bring something like the traditional chicken enchiladas below. Add cheese or remove the cilantro as it is needed to adjust for tastes. Anything is possible, and your taste buds will thank you.

Take a look at my favorite in Mexican food traditions…
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Chinese Recipes

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

China is a vast country with many different regions, each with their own distinct style and flavors of cuisine: Anhui (Hui), Cantonese (Yue), Fujian (Min), Hunan (Xiang), Jiangsu (Su or Yang), Shandong (Lu), Szechuan (Chuan) and Zhejiang (Zhe). Additionally, emigrants from China can be found all over the world, and these emigrants have created both new variations on traditional Chinese dishes, by adapting Chinese dishes to local tastes, and entirely new dishes.

Most Chinese meals consisting of two main components:

  1. Zhushi which in Mandarin means “main food” - Rice, noodles or steamed buns (”mantou”).

  2. Cai which in Mandarin means “vegetable” - One or more accompanying dishes of meat, fish or vegetables.


Some popular Chinese dishes include: (more…)