Chinese Dumplings

Chinese Dumplings

Tuesday, 26 May 2015 / No Comments

Hi there everyone! Welcome back to Our Foods and Cuisine Blog, Today i'll be writing about Chinese Dumplings since my mothers making it often. Enjoy!

Jiaozi

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Jiaozi or Chinese Filled Dumplings are commonly eaten across Eastern, Central, Western, and Northern Asia. Jiaozi usually consist of ground meat and vegetable wrapped with thin dough sealing it by pressing together the open ends. Jiaozi has flatter features and are usually eaten with soy-vinegar sauce or hot-sour chili sauce. There are Three ways to cook Jiaozi: Boiled, Steamed, and Pan Fried. Jiaozi was told to be created by the man named Zhang Zhongjin in the Eastern Dynasty period. This dumplings are commonly eaten on Chinese New Year celebration and Year Round in the Northern Province.

Wonton

Wonton are made by filling pork meat or shrimp to a square thin dough made by flour, eggs, water and salt. And sealing it as we like. Wontons usually are served in clear soup or deep fried eaten with hot-sour sauce. The preparations and eating style are different for every country in China. 

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So, that's all for our Chinese Dumplings, See you next time guys, BYE!

How to Make Rice Pudding

How to Make Rice Pudding

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Hello every one… how was your day?

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Well, in my place rice is one of the main food that we eat every day. we eat rice and vegetables, chicken, fish, and many more. But do you know that we can make a creamy pudding by rice? Check the recipe below…

Ingredients:
3/4 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups milk
1/3 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2/3 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:
1. Firstly you need to beat the egg.
2. Pour the rice into boiling water. Reduce the heat to low, simmer for 20 minutes.
3. In the other place , combine 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk, beaten egg, and raisins; cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.
5. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.

Now your creamy rice pudding are ready to enjoy. you can add cinnamon at the top of your rice pudding. This will be a great pudding to your family..
See you next time…

How to Make Muhallabia Pudding

How to Make Muhallabia Pudding

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Hello guys…

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Again we come with new pudding recipe. This pudding is use corn starch. Hopefully you can enjoy this pudding. This pudding has taste of Middle Eastern. The name is Muhallabia Pudding. Just check the recipe below…

Ingredients:
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons corn starch (Maizena)
1 tablespoons orange blossom water

Steps:
1. Mix the milk, sugar, and corn starch until all the lumps are dissolved.
2. Boil the milk mixture in the medium heat. Stirring constantly.
3. When the milk mixture reaches a boiling point add the orange blossom water. Still cooking for 2-3 minutes.
4. Pour the mixture into the ramekins. Cooling down and refrigerate it until ready served.

If you want you can add some toppings like fruit, jam, nuts, or honey. Now your milky pudding is ready to serve.
Happy cooking…

How to Make Green Tea Tofu Pudding

How to Make Green Tea Tofu Pudding

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Hello guys… happy Monday…

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Like what I told you before we will talk about the other pudding recipe. Before we already see how green tea has a lot of benefits for our health. Beside you can drink your delicious green tea, your green tea also can transform to soft pudding. we also already talked about our soft tofu. And this time we will see how our beneficial green tea will be a mixture pudding with our soft tofu. Are you ready? Lets check the recipe below.

Ingredients:

7 oz [200g] soft tofu
1 tbsp [15 mL] green tea powder
2 tsp [10 mL] gelatin powder
2 tbsp [30 mL] boiling water
1 can [370 mL] Carnation® Regular, 2% or Fat Free Evaporated Milk
3½ tbsp [52 mL] sugar

Steps:
1. Blend tofu and green tea powder in the blender until mix well and smooth.
2. Pour gelatin in boiling water. Stir to dissolve.
3. Boil milk and sugar in medium heat. Stirring frequetly.
4. In the tofu mixture add a small amount of milk mixture. Stir.
5. Pour the tofu mixture in remaining milk mixture and stirring well.
6. Mix gelatin and stir well. Pour through a strainer to remove any remaining lumps.
7. Pour into ramekins.
8. Refrigerate until set for 3 hours.

Now your green tea pudding are ready to serve… Happy cooking.
See you next time.

How to Make Cheese Pudding

How to Make Cheese Pudding

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Hello friends…

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Do you like cheese? We can eat cheese in so many ways. And this time we I want to share the recipe to make cheese pudding. I think it will be interesting because its different with cheese cake. Just check the recipe below…

Ingredients:
2 pints milk
4 ounces fresh breadcrumbs
1 lb cheddar cheese, grated
 8 eggs
1 teaspoon French mustardsalt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:
1. Boil the milk in a pan.
2. Put the breadcrumbs in a bowl and add the milk over.
3. Add the cheese and stir.
4. Add the eggs and mustard to the milk mixture. Lightly beat.
5. Add seasoning. Blend with the mixture.
6. Spread the butter in the ovenproof dish and pour the cheese pudding mixture.
7. Bake in the oven at 350 F for 45 minutes until lightly set and golden.

And your cheese pudding is ready to eat. Happy cooking. Have a nice day…

How to Make Banana Pudding

How to Make Banana Pudding

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Hello guys…
How was your day? Did you enjoy our food articles? If you want to request some information, feel free to write below in the comment column. We will very glad if we can know your suggestion.

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Well, this time I want to share about how to make banana pudding. Did you ever taste it? Let’s see the recipe below… happy cooking.

Ingredients:
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 bananas
• 1/2 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafer cookies

Steps:
1. Firstly you need to prepare the ingredients. Beat the eggs, soften the butter, and peel and slice the bananas.
2. Mix sugar, flour, and salt in medium saucepan. Add eggs and stir well. Add the milk and cook the mixture in the low heat, stirring constantly.
3. When the mixture begins to thicken, remove from heat. Still stirring the mixture.
4. When the mixture begins to cool stir in vanilla and butter until smooth.
5. Layer pudding with bananas and vanilla wafers in a serving dish. Chill the pudding at least one hour in refrigerator before serving.

Now you have a smooth banana pudding in your hand. I hope you can enjoy the recipe.
See you next time…

Dessert Around The World: United Kingdom

Dessert Around The World: United Kingdom

Monday, 25 May 2015 / No Comments

Hi there guys! So, my sister requested UK as our next destination because she's obsessing on Thomas Sangster lately (since the Scorch Trials is coming out, Woohoo fan girl!) Enjoy!!

Angel Delight 

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Angel Delight is an instant dessert that is designed to be mixed with milk to create a Mousse-like dessert. It was launched in 1967 by a company named Bird's with Strawberry and Cream flavor. In 2006 Angel Delight was the best-selling brand in the Instant Dessert sector. To make Angel Delight mix 1 sachet ( 59gr) with a bowl ( 300 ml ) of milk with the help of electric mixer for 5 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Bedfordshire Clanger

Bedfordshire Clanger, a dessert originally from Bedfordshire, is a two flavored suet crust dumplings with savory and sweet fillings on each ends. The savory filling is made from meat, diced potatoes and vegetables. While the sweet filling is made from jam or sweetened fruit. As the history recorded, Bedfordshire Clanger is a dish women made for their husbands to take with for their midday snack at the fields. 

Eton Mess

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Eton Mess, usually served on Eton's College annual crickets game, is a dessert made from the mixture of strawberries, blueberries, meringues, and cream. This dish is well known from the 19th century, and was first served in 1930s in the school's sock shop. The original ingredients of the dish was banana or strawberries mixed with ice cream or cream. The meringue was a later addition to the dish.

So, that's all for today's dessert destination guys. See you on our next trip! Bye!!

Dessert Around The World: Chinese

Dessert Around The World: Chinese

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Hi Guys! Welcome back to our Dessert Around The World series. Our destination today is China!! Enjoy!

Annin Tofu

Annin Tofu is a traditional dessert from Beijing, Cantonese, and Hong Kong made of jellied tofu made with apricot kernel, agar and sugar. This dessert is known as a vegan dish, but actually the traditional recipe contains dairy ingredients and flavored extract.

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Black Sesame Soup

Black sesame soup is popular in East-Asian and Chinese especially throughout China, Hong Kong, and Singapore. It's usually served hot and have the soup consistency but much more thicker. The main ingredients of this soup is black sesame seeds, sugar, rice and water. Chinese traditional treatments used this soup to warm the body, replenish blood, relax bowel and nourish your hair. This soup is also good for those who have Anemia, Constipation, Dizzines, and Tinnitus.

Dragon's Beard Candy

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Dragon's Beard Candy is a Chinese sweets similar to spun candy. It's is describe to be an old-fashioned candy with rich and sweet flavor with threads and chewy texture. It's shaped like a white cocoon and is very sensitive to moisture and heat (it tends to melt if it's exposed to heat). The first Dragon's Beard Candy was recorded during the Han Dynasty. The process of making this candy includes stretching the dough into thin strings. 

So, that's all from our destination today guys! See you on our next destination, BYE!!

Dessert Around The World: Japan

Dessert Around The World: Japan

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Hi there everyone! Today's destination of our Dessert Around The World is Japan! Since, lately I've been so into Anime and Manga, so i LOVE to share about Japanese Dessert with you guys. Enjoy!

Anpan

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Anpan is a Japanese sweet roll buns usually filled with red beans, green beans, white beans, sesame, and chestnuts. Anpan was first made in 1875 during the Meiji Period by a man called Yasubei Kimura. The Anpan recipa was influenced by the western bread.

Coffee Jelly

Coffe Jelly is a popular gelatin dessert in Japan. It is a mix of agar jelly and sweet coffee established in the Tosho Period. It's usually cut into squares and is served in many kinds of dessert beverages. It's also usually mixed with milkshakes or as a garnish for an ice cream sundae. 

Imagawayaki

Imagawayaki is a pancake sandwich-like dessert which often served cold with Azuki bean paste. It's a popular dish and often found at Japanese Festivals in and out of Japan. Today, the fillings of Imagawayaki are various such vanilla custard, fruit custard, preserves, and curry fillings. 

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So that's all from today's destination guys! See you on our next destination! Bye!!!

Dessert Around The World: Korea

Dessert Around The World: Korea

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Hi there everyone! So today's destination is Korea (go figure, since i like Korea so much)! Enjoy!

Bungeoppang

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Bungeoppang is a stuffed pastry similar to waffle in the shape of a fish. Bungeo 붕어 is the Korean for Carassius Fish and Ppang 빵 means bread. It's similar to Japanese fish-shaped bread, Takiyaki, since it is introduced to Korea by the Japanese in the 1930. This pastry are commonly eaten during winter and are sold by street vendors across Korea, and usually stuffed with red bean paste.

Patbingsu

Patbingsu literally means red beans with shaved ice. But not to worry, this dessert doesn't only serve shaved ice along with red beans, it also have chopped fruit, milk, and syrup on it. Now days, patbingsu also served with marshmallow, ice cream, and jelly. The earliest history of patbingsu was recorded in the Jeoseon dynasty and it was only shaved ice with red bean paste, ground nuts, and Tteok. 

Hotteok

Hotteok is a filled pancake sold on streets vendors during the winter int Korea. It's made with wheat flour, sugar, milk, water and yeast and is filled with sweet filling such as honey, chopped peanuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon. It's shaped to a large circle and served with baking paper or tissue as the holder. Hotteok was brought to Korea by a Chinese merchant in the 19th century, They changed the filling from savory to sweet fillings to suit the Korean taste. 

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So, That's for today's destination guys, See you on our next destination! Bye!

Dessert Around The World: Indonesia

Dessert Around The World: Indonesia

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Hi there everyone! So today's dessert destination is my home town, Indonesia! Enjoy!!

Cenil

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Cenil is a sticky coconut cake made with three color: Pink, Green, and Yellow-ish. It's made from starch flour, salt, Pandan leaves, Pandan water, and food coloring. It's served with banana leaves plate, and sprinkled with sugar and grated coconut. This sticky cake is sort of a comfort food for the 80s-90s generation in Indonesia, kids also like this cake because of the color and the small servings of it. It taste kind of savory and sweet and the same time. Perfect to eat with lemon tea or milk tea.

Roti Buaya 

Roti Buaya or Crocodile Bread is a two pieced sweet pastry from Betawi (Jakarta).  This pastry is made from Yam or Cassava. This bread is only eaten and found on a special event or wedding ceremonies. In wedding ceremonies, this bread symbolizes fidelity for one another because Betawi people believed that a crocodile is a faithful and patient animal.

Bakpia Pathok

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Bakpia Pathok or Bean Baked Cake is a Chinese Influenced baked pastry. It have a round shape and soft crust and usually stuffed with mung beans or red beans, but now days Bakpia have various stuffings such as chocolate, cheese, Durian paste and other flavor stuffing. It is easily found in Central Java in Yogyakarta city. It came in many sizes and thickness, and is the most popular souvenir in Indonesia when you visit Yogyakarta.

So, that's all for today's destination. See you on our next destination! Bye!!

5 Easy Food Hacks

5 Easy Food Hacks

Monday, 18 May 2015 / No Comments

Hi there everyone!! So, today i'm going to write about Food Hacks. If some of you don't know what food hacks is, here's an explanation: Food hacks is just like a trick to make cooking easier for you. So enjoy!!

5 Easy Food Hacks

1. Which of you guys put a shell in whenever you crack an egg? I do! And sometimes it took me ages just to get that little piece of shell out. So here's a trick: Wet your finger! Wet your finger before taking the shell out, and it'll be easier for you.

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2. Salad Jar: You don't have to wait until you get home or to go eat at a restaurant to eat salad. Just go buy a mason jar an start putting your vegetable in there! 

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3. Use Cookie Cutter: Cookie cutter is not only for cutting and shaping your cookie, it can also shape your egg and pancakes! it work for fun kids meal too!!

4. Use Dental Floss: Having difficulty cutting cakes equally? Here's a trick: use dental floss. It's long, It's thin, It's perfect for cutting cake and soft food. Cool right?!

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5. Use Straw: Do you always have to cut a whole lot of strawberry meat just to remove the greens? Well, you don't have to do that again! Use straw! Put it from the bottom of your strawberry and push it through!

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So, what do you think? Pretty easy food hacks huh? Anybody can do it! That's all from me today guys, until next time! Bye!!

Broccoli with Cheddar Cheese and Potatoes

Broccoli with Cheddar Cheese and Potatoes

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Hi there everyone! So, one of my friends requested a "Lean" recipe. And if you guys don't know what lean recipe is, it's a simple and quick recipe that is supposed to be a low fat, low carbs meal but still taste delicious. Here we go!

Broccoli With Cheddar Cheese and Potatoes

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Ingredients:

3 Pounds of Broccoli cut the flower

Salt and black pepper

1 cup of grated Cheddar Cheese

1 cup of butter

2 tbs of all purpose flour

2 tbs butter

1 1/2 whole milk

1 or 2 Whole Potato

Nutrition Facts:

Calories              210

Fat                        4g

Fiber                     4g

Protein                10g

Sodium          600mg

Carbohydrates    34g

Methods:

1. Cut the Broccoli flower, cut the potatoes into wedges.

2. Fill a sauce pan with a little bit of water to steam the broccoli. When the water boil, place the broccoli into the steamer and steam for 5 minutes.

3. You can bake or steam the potatoes also.

4. Melt butter in a cooking pan until foamy, then add in the flour. When the butter and flour mixture became sticky/pastry, add in the milk while continue mixing, then seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper. When it's boiled, lower the heat then one at a time add a handful of cheddar cheese. Keep mixing until the cheese is melted and smooth.

5. Put all the cooked Broccoli and Potatoes in to a plate or a bowl, then pour the cheddar sauce on top of them. And your Broccoli with Cheddar Cheese and Potatoes are ready to serve!!

So, that's all from me today guys! I hope you enjoyed it. Share your lean recipe with us in the comment section, also don't forget to tell us what you think about us and what should we write next on the comment section! 

Until Next time!! BYE!!!

5 Ways to Enjoy your Strawberries

5 Ways to Enjoy your Strawberries

Friday, 15 May 2015 / No Comments

Hi there Everyone! I am craving for Strawberries these days. But i haven't had the Time to go fruit shopping. So, as usual, i will vent my craving here! And these are 5 ways i'm going to enjoy my Strawberries when i got them!!

5 Ways To Enjoy Your Strawberries

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1. Sugar Coated: The first and the easiest way to enjoy your Strawberry is to sugar coat them. Wash your freshly picked (or bought) Strawberries, remove the leaves on the top, put them in to a bowl, then cover them with sugar! YUM!!
2. Chocolate Coated: Second easiest and most delicious (for me at least) way to enjoy your Strawberries is to chocolate coat them! So, wash your strawberries, and melt some White or Chocolate Chocolate, then dip your strawberries to the melted chocolate. Put them on a plate then put them in the fridge for 10-15 minutes. And your chocolate coated strawberries is ready to eat!
3. Juiced: If you want something to drink something cold and sweet, you can also have your strawberry juiced. Cut 5-6 strawberries into half, then put them in to the blender with one glass of water and ice. Then blend them until smooth. You can also add another fruit such as Blueberries, Raspberries, and Banana. Or you can Pour in a couple drop of mint extract and your Strawberry juice is done!
4. Yogurt Popsicle: This is a little bit more complicated, but it's worth the tire when you taste it! Grab a handful of Strawberries, Blueberries and Raspberries. Blend them with a cup (or two cup) of Greek Yogurt. Pour them in your favorite Popsicle mold, then put it in the freezer for 1 hour (or until our Popsicle freezes). And your Popsicle are ready to enjoy!
5. With Cheese: If you guys are a cheese lover, then you will surely LOVE this. This is simple, but satisfying. All you need is your Strawberries and cheese. You can have it on any amount that you would like. Eat the together in one bite. You can have them for Appetizer, as a snack, or for dinner. Perfect right?

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So that is the 5 ways i like to enjoy my Strawberries. Tell us how do you like to enjoy your Strawberries. And don't forget to Tell us want food to write next on the comment section. Until net time! BYE!

5 Weird Food Around The World

5 Weird Food Around The World

Thursday, 14 May 2015 / No Comments

Hi there everyone! I just watched the show called Weird Food Around The World and i'm inspired to write about the weird food that'll make you cringe and shudder while looking at it.

5 Weird Food Around The World

1. Chicken's Feet - East Asia, Caribbean, South America, South Africa: This food, is actually really     good. but some people find it gross and odd. Also because it looks like it came straight out of a horror movie, doesn't make it any better. But actually, for us Asian, this food is really delicious. Well at least for those who enjoy eating messy with their hands it does.

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2. Haggis - Scotland: So, this food looks a fruit to me. or a vegetable meat ball. But this food is actually made from Sheep's heart, liver, and lungs minced and mixed together with onions, oatmeal, salt, spices, and suet cooked in sheep's stomach. Whoever invented it should love sheep very much.

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3. Tuna Eyeball - Japan: I know Japanese people like to eat fish raw or cooked. But this? Well apparently these eyeball tasted like squid or octopus. And they said it's pretty tasty also. These eyeball is also said to be high in protein. Hmmmmm.... dare to try one?

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4. Black Pudding (Blood Sausage) - Africa, America, Asia, Europe: To me, this sausage looks like a burnt sausage. And from the name blood sausage, sounds pretty terrifying. But some (or many) people find it tasty. It's made of Congealed blood cooked with natural flavoring, suet and breadcrumbs which later is stuffed into a sausage skin. Yum?

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5. Millenium Egg - China: From the name, you would think that this egg would taste like a rotten egg (if you have tried one) or smell like a rotten egg. But i promise, this egg doesn't taste and smell rotten. Actually, it taste pretty good. Like a hardboiled egg. But... the looks is something else, the yolk is dark green or black even. While the supposed to be white egg turns transparent brown and has a jelly like texture. It's perfect with Congee!

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So, This is just the part one guys! There's more to come!! So stay tune for another article on Weird Foods Around The World That'll make you cringe and shudder. Until next time! See You!!

5 Fun Lunch Ideas For Kids

5 Fun Lunch Ideas For Kids

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Hi there! So, my neighbor is having problems with her kids cause they wont finish their lunch or wont eat them at all. Her kids told her, that they are tired of the same lunch everyday, which is: jam filled bread. So, i think this ideas of fun lunch will help her with her kids lunch!!

5 Fun Lunch Ideas For Kids

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1. Melted Cheese and Smoked Beef Roll: This is easy to make if your a busy mother. Roll up a slice of Cheese topped with 2 or 3 slices of Smoked beef/Bacon in a slice of white bread. Make sure to roll it tight or secure it with toothpick while baking it. bake it for 5-10 minutes until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted. if your using toothpick, don't forget to remove it!
2. Caramelized Fruit: Melt some sugar with water and while it's still hot pour the caramel liquid to the Fruit that you've (or your children) chosen. Don't over cooked the sugar while melting it, otherwise it'll burnt and taste bitter. it also is not good for your kids health. If you have a caramel syrup, you can put it in a different container so the syrup will act as a sauce.
3. Character Shaped Sandwich: You can use your favorite Sandwich Recipe, just mold/form your bread into you kids favorite character. You can find various bread Molder online with various character.

   

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4. Cheese Coated Vege: You can use any vegetable and your kids would still love this! Cook the vegetable that you chose until half cooked. Then put it in a pyrex pan or any Oven-able pan. Put some Cheese on top of the vegetable, then bake it for 10-20 minutes until the vegetable is cooked and the cheese melts.
5. Oven Baked Macaroni Cupcake: This is your ordinary Mac and cheese recipe. or you can use any macaroni recipe that you like. The only difference is, after you cook you macaroni, put them in to a cupcake pan, then bake them for 10-15 minutes just so the shape stays.

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So, i hope this article helps you with your kids lunch. If you have any other creative ideas of kids lunch, be kind to share with us. And don't forget to Tell us what to write next on the comment section.

Until Next time! BYE!!

The History of Bubble Gum

The History of Bubble Gum

Tuesday, 12 May 2015 / No Comments

Hi there everyone! How's your weekend so far? My sister is a BIG fan of bubble gum. Whenever she set her eyes on a rack full of bubble gum, she always ask me to buy her one. So, today i'm going to write about Bubble gum, since her birthday is coming up! Enjoy guys!

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Bubble Gum is an inflatable Chewing Gum invented by Walter E. Diemer, an accountant for Fleer Chewing Gum company, in 1928.. He was told to be experimenting with the new gum recipe, and found a way to make the gum less sticky and more stretchable the the ordinary gum. His invention became successful and popular once the Fleer sell it under the name of Double Bubble.

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In the modern era, if the company was to use the natural rubber such as chicle, the natural rubber must pass several cleaning test. However, most company nowadays uses synthetic gum for their bubble gum recipe. This synthetic gum allows a longer lasting flavor, a better texture and reduces tackiness.

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Bubble gum also has it down falls. In 2010, the sales in bubble gum or chewing gum product drops to 11%  and has been decline in sales. The reasons for it's dropping sales was because people find another alternative for fresh breath, The aftermath of bubble gum mess, and the poor marketing choices. 

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Bubble gum is made in many colors and flavor. With the use of chemical ingredients, makes the flavor of the bubble gum sweeter. These are the usual flavors of bubble gum: Blue Raspberry, Apple, Cherry, Lemon, Water melon, Strawberry, Peppermint, Cotton Candy, Grape, Cola. And the more unique flavors are: Bacon, Pop corn, and Fruit punch (is it me or did anyone think that bacon flavor is a little bit odd?)

So, that's all from me guys! Hope you enjoy the article, don't forget to chew your bubble gum today! Have a nice weekend guys. Until next time, BYE!!

The History Of Donuts

The History Of Donuts

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Hi there everyone! How's your weekend? it's a shame today's Monday right? oh well, Let's just start this so called 'cursed day' with a cup of coffee and a box of donuts. And, speaking of donuts, today i'm going to write the History of how donuts was created. bet you guys don't right? hehe, Enjoy!

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So, Doughnut or Donut is basically a deep fired dough. It usually have holes on the middle or it's filled with injected fillings. But, there are also donuts that are shaped as balls, flattened, and fritters. The filling of donuts are usually fruit jelly, cream, custard. While the toppings are usually chocolate, glazed (sugar), sweet frosting, etc.

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One story tell us that donuts were made in North America by the Dutch Shelter in the 19th century by the name of OilKoek or Oil cake. In 1847, an American claimed that he was the inventor of the ring shaped donuts. He claimed to be dissatisfied with the original greasy ball donuts. So, he punch a hole on his donuts and teach the technique to his mother. The first cookbook that mentioned Donuts in one of its recipe was found in 1803. And in the mid-19th century, donuts was looking as donuts looked now. 

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Donuts are best enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee, and can be eaten as your breakfast (if you aren't familiar with eating big at breakfast) or you Afternoon snack or dessert. so, that's all from me today guys, don't sulk and enjoy the rest of your Monday's, and don't forget to eat your donuts!! Until next time, BYE!!

Dutch's Stroopwafel

Dutch's Stroopwafel

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Hi there everyone! Welcome back to Our Foods and Cuisine blog. I am in love with Stroopwafels! I ate it once in the Netherlands cause my foster family bought me one. And i have to tell you guys, call me over reacting, but it is really good! Especially when you eat it with a cup of warm tea in the winter. I just love it. Even the memory, makes me drool. So, today i'm going to write about Stroopwafel! Enjoy!

History

Stroopwafel came from the city of Gouda in the Netherlands, and was discovered in the late 18th century. It was told that the Stroopwafel was found or invented by a baker named Gerard Kamphuisen between the year 1810 and 1840. In the 19th centuries, historian recorded that there are about 100 stroopwafel bakers in Gouda city. And in the 20th century Factories start producing and selling Stroopwafel massively outside Gouda city.

Stroopwafel is a two thin waffle with caramel syrup placed in between. So basically, they are a caramel syrup filled waffle. The waffle batter consist of flour, egg, brow sugar, milk, yeast, and butter. And the syrup consist of syrup, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon.

You'll find these in Netherlands Souvenir shop, Snack shop, and Market. You eat it along with a cup of Hot tea so that the syrup melts when you bite them.

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So, that's all from me today guys! let us know what is your favorite traditional snack in the comment section. Also tell us on what food of drinks you want us to write next in the comment section. Until next time! BYE!

Fun and Classic Milkshake Recipe

Fun and Classic Milkshake Recipe

Saturday, 9 May 2015 / No Comments

Hi there everyone! Welcome back to Our Foods and Cuisine Blog. Lately, I've been thinking about blended drinks all the time. The one with ice cream and creamy texture. I don't know why though. and because of that i start carving sweet things like chocolate, candy, ice cream, smoothie, and milkshake. So, since i wrote about Smoothie recipe, now i'm going to write about Milkshake Recipe! And the recipe i'll be writing is simple, i promise you, so you can enjoy your home made and cheap milkshake at home without going through weeks of craving! Enjoy!

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Vanilla Milkshake: This is the most simple milkshake you will find i guarantee. Just pour 1 cups of plain milk, 5 scoops of vanilla ice cream, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract in to a blender, and blend them all together until it's mixed. Your Classic Vanilla milkshake is ready to serve!

Caramel Milkshake: This is a fun milkshake. Cause, you can use 2 Flavor Ice cream and Caramel syrup! all you need is 1 cup of plain milk, 2 scoops of vanilla and caramel ice cream (one scoop each), and LOTS of Caramel syrup (actually, not too much, just as you deem fit :)). Blend it all together, and your Caramel milkshake is done!

Cookies and Cream Milkshake: If you are an Oreo lover, than this milkshake would definitely suit you! so, as usual, 1 cup of plain milk, 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream (if you want to use other flavor it's also okay, but the taste won't be the same as when you use vanilla ice cream), and 4 pcs ( i like to put 5) of original Oreo, or other Oreo flavor. Blend it all together and your Cookies and Cream Milkshake is ready to enjoy!

Banana Milkshake: This one includes real fruit! all you need is 1 cup of plain milk, 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream, 1 ripe banana, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. blend it all together and your banana milkshake is ready to serve!

Choco-Strawberry Milkshake: This milkshake is also a fun and two-flavored milkshake! But if you don't like chocolate or strawberry flavor be free to change one or the other ingredient to the ones you like. So, you will need 1 cup of plain milk, 2 scoop of chocolate ice cream, 1/2 cup of strawberries, and 1 tbs of chocolate chips. blend it all together and your two-flavored milkshake is done!!

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So, that's all the milkshakes flavor i could think of right now, tell us of what milkshake flavor you like the most! and also don't forget to tell us what to write next on the comment section. Don't forget to experiment with your milkshake and have fun! until next time! BYE!!