Are you the fruit cake in your family? Before you raise your eyebrow, I would suggest you read on to know what I mean.
The fruit cake has tantalized the world for centuries. When you take a lip smacking bite, you will experience the taste of culture and valued traditions. The fruit cake which I would love to offer you will be an ideal one, with a high content of fruits and nuts in proportion to the batter. You will taste the rich content of French cherries, almonds, California nuts, pineapple, orange peel and lemon. To make it more mouthwatering how about a dash of brand and liquor added to it…hmmm, expensive and irresistible, isn’t it?
If you want to go for a stronger aroma and sharper flavor, then relish the darker version of the fruit cake. The dark fruit cake contains prunes, dates, cherries, walnuts, brown sugar and molasses.
If you love the subtle taste, then you can go for the light fruit cake. The delicate taste is attributed to the presence of granulated sugar, golden raisins, pineapple, apricots and light corn syrup.
When you go for your treks and campaigns, tuck in a pack of fruit cakes. Your friends will love you for this. The best thing about the fruit cake is that it has a tendency to last for months and still retain its intrinsic flavor. You will be pleased to know that the fruit cake has a tendency to freeze very well. However it is ideal to have a time gap of a month before freezing.
Enough of preaching about it. Now let me treat you with a fruit cake.
Whoever said ‘take your own sweet time’ must have said it with reference to the fruit cake. First I will prepare the nuts and fruits. Then I will pour the liquor to be used over them. Let me keep the mixture well covered for two or three days. Sorry to keep you waiting, but then if you want it sweet and nice; you will have to kill time. Okay then, I will prepare the batter and bake your cake. I need to remember that the fruit cake should be baked at a low temperature. I will coat the pan with waxed paper so that the sides of the cake do not get burned. You see the fruit cake involves long baking time. When I am done, you can take the cake tester and insert it in the center of the cake. If you see that it is moist and not doughy, then you are ready to pop a piece into your mouth.
You may think of the fruit cake as a typical Christmas dish. But as I told you before, the fruit cake has a centuries old tradition behind it. Did you know that during the 13th century, dried fruit began to arrive to England from Portugal and the east Mediterranean? During the later half of 1700s, England distributed fruit cake slices to women who sang Christmas carols. The fruit cakes were frequently used in celebrations from the turn of the 18th century. It remains a custom in England for unmarried wedding guests to put a slice of dark fruitcake under their pillow at night so they could dream of the person they will marry.
If you want to know the oldest fruit cake company in the United States, then I would suggest you visit the Collin Street Bakery, Corsicana, Texas. It was set up in the year 1896. So much has been the impact of the fruit cake through out the years, that the oldest family in the household is called the fruit cake.
So now you decide, who is the lovable and respected fruit cake in your home?
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When planning a party, one big plan that has to be made is the type of food you will be serving. When holding a party, most people will serve an entree before the main meal. There are many different types of parties where people can serve different type of entrees. One has to decide what type of entree to serve at their particular party.
Whether you hold a Halloween, Christmas, birthday, or other type of party, there is an entree that will complement any occasion. It is recommended that you find out from your guests what foods they like and dislike so everyone will enjoy the food. Having a variety of foods will help ensure everyone is happy and enjoys the food.
1. Serving meat kebabs will make for a delicious entree. You can use any type of meat such as chicken, pork, or steak and cook them on skewers. There are a variety of sauces you can use to coat the meat and add a variety of vegetables such as red and green peppers on the skewers.
2. Meatballs are another popular entree. You can also make them to suit the theme of a party. You can add various spices and serve them on a bed of rice. There are a number of different styles and flavors of rice to choose from. As well, you can add a deliciously flavored sauce to the meat balls mixed with a soup such as mushroom soup. It is easy and quick to make.
3. Chicken always makes for a delicious entree. The great thing about chicken is that there are so many ways to prepare it. You can fry it, cook it in a sauce, baste, glaze, or marinades such as barbecue, honey mustard, Dijon mustard, lemon, and much more. You can serve it on a bed of rice, pasta, or noodles. It can also be made with a variety of vegetables such as onions, green pepper, red pepper, and mushrooms. Grilled Chicken Nachos and Caesar Chicken Salad makes for a scrumptious entree.
4. Gumbo makes for a mouth watering entree. Warm rolls or French bread will go great with the gumbo. There are a variety of different types of gumbo that can be made such as seafood and chicken gumbo.
5. Smaller entrees are very popular at parties. This can include: shrimp cocktail, bruschetta, bacon wrapped in a shrimp, extravagant nachos with lots of vegetables and cheese, cocktail wienies, steamed oysters, Caesar salad, cheese fingers, brochette, potato skins, deviled eggs, Mozza soup, chicken wings, Quesadillas, and much more.
6. Rack of lamb is also a popular entree. You can use a variety of sauces, bastes, glazes, and marinades to coat it such as honey, fancy mustard, pesto sauce…etc. There are a variety of sauce recipes that will go great over the rack of lamb.
7. There are a number of delicious fish entrees that can be served to your guests. They can include: grilled swordfish with tomato salsa, mustard grilled salmon salad, grilled fish with a delicious sauce such as barbecue, mix grill of a variety of different types of fish, and even seafood chowder.
Because there are so many different types of lip smacking entrees that can be made, there is an entree for any type of occasion. Your guests won’t stop talking about the great food they had at your party.
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Berry Manor Inn owner, Cheryl Michaelsen wouldn’t admit it, but with all the research she’s done on Victorian tradition for the inn many consider her an expert, especially when it comes to celebrating a Victorian Christmas. Her Victorian-style inn offers the ideal backdrop to showcase venerated Victorian traditions throughout the year. However during the holidays the pomp and hospitality of this bygone era is resplendent in what Down East Magazine has referred to as “The WOW House”. Visit Berry Manor Inn during Historic Inns of Rockland, Maine’s Holiday House Tour held each year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, where among other ideas, you’ll learn first hand all about many Victorian traditions of yesteryear. The Holiday House Tour is part of Rockland’s Festival of Lights, and Historic Inns of Rockland will feature workshops including Gingerbread House Making, Victorian Customs for Christmas, and Package Wrapping Workshops, along with refreshments and tours of lovely historic inns during this event, held from 1pm to 4pm on the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
During the Victorian era, commonly considered from the mid 1800’s to the early 1900’s, strides were made in communication and industrialization making it possible for traditions from other countries to be popularized and even mass-produced in the United States. Embedded in the Victorian psyche was the need to keep up and surpass friends’ and family expectations for socializing, decorating and succeeding in general. Thus, creating an environment where others could watch, socialize and share traditions of others was key. Understanding this, Berry Manor Inn has captured many of the Victorian traditions to share and celebrate with guests throughout the holiday season.
Peppermint pigs – The pig was a symbol of good health, happiness and prosperity in Victorian times. Thus, even today as tradition dictates, after the holiday meal, the candy peppermint pigs are broken and shared by all in hopes of good fortune. First created in Saratoga Springs, NY, Berry Manor Inn purchases Peppermint Pigs for guests from SaratogaSweets.com, which claims to be the only place still making these Victorian confections, since 1880.
Hanging a pickle on the tree – According to the Victorian myth an orphan wandered into a pub whereupon he was kidnapped and thrown into a pickle barrel.
St. Nick came to his rescue, making the pickle a symbol of good luck. It was German tradition, popularized in Victorian times, to hang a pickle ornament on the Christmas tree for good luck.
The child that was first to find the pickle was rewarded with an extra present. Look carefully, and you will find the pickle ornament on the tree at Berry Manor Inn.
Christmas crackers – These whimsical toys were one custom that dawned during Victorian times. In the 1860’s a London confectioner designed a tube shaped object and filled it with sweets and toys, then tied it at both ends and offered it for entertainment at the dinner table. Later, inspired by the flames of the hearth, a popping noise was added , lending to the name “crackers”. In keeping with tradition, usually a hat and candy are still hidden within the crackers. You’ll find a basket of Christmas crackers as gifts for guests at the Berry Manor Inn throughout the holidays.
The Christmas Maze – In keeping with another Victorian tradition, Berry Manor Inn sets up a “maze” game in the Children’s Room, replicating how many Victorian children found their Christmas treasures. Tradition holds that each child was assigned to a different color ribbon, and told to follow it through the maze of intertwined ribbons to their gift. The Christmas Maze is available for viewing at Berry Manor Inn during the Holiday House Tour.
The Upside Down Christmas Tree – It was a common tradition in Victorian times to display a “table top” tree in the parlor. Often the trees were too big for the table so the top would be cut off and hung upside down in another part of the house. This afforded the opportunity to have another tree to display the many handmade treasures collected over the years. Look for the upside down tree in the entry to Berry Manor Inn.
When asked about some ideas for holiday decorating with a Victorian flair, Cheryl Michaelsen has plenty of advice, ranging from mantles of the mansion to tree décor.
Tips for Victorian Decorating:
o Cover the top of the mantle with boughs of greens. Cluster and arrange pineapple, oranges, apples, pomegranates and berries or grapes to create beautiful color. Use boxes or styrofoam (hidden by the greenery) to arrange the fruits at different heights. Embellish with pearly beads, tassels and ribbon.
o Set up a grouping of five to seven like-colored pillar candles on assorted blocks of wood at different heights on the mantle. Wrap greens around them and lay white lights throughout the greens. Concentrate the string of lights through and around the candles to create a glow of light. This is particularly attractive if you have a mirrored mantle or place an antique mirror on the mantle behind the candles.
o A beautiful simple mantle arrangement can be created by displaying gold-sprayed pine cones set on greens with white lights mixed throughout. For a monochromatic display, lay gold lamay ribbon across the top with assorted loops and dips, or add several gold cherubs set in amongst the green. For a burst of color add a grouping of red cardinals, peacock feathers or a spray of silk roses off to one side of the mantle.
o You can create a beautiful Victorian Christmas tree with garlands of pearls, silk roses, feathered birds, clip-on candles and a predominance of burgundy, pinks and cream reflected in the bulbs and repeated throughout the design.
o Don’t pass up the front stairway as an opportunity to show off Victorian decor. This is often one of the first things guest see, and offers the perfect setting for your garland, thick burgundy ribbons, greenery and ornaments.
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Have you seen other’s pantry shelves brimming with home-canned goods, and wish you could do the same? Or maybe you’d just like to learn to make jam to give as Christmas gifts this year. Whatever your reason, canning is a skill that is very well worth the effort.
One of the benefits of canning is how convenient it is! When you have canned anything, whether it’s a vegetable, a relish, or a jam, it is so easy to grab one off the shelf for a special treat. Besides this, people love to receive home-canned goods as a gift, so things like jelly are fun to give away on special occasions. Canning also provides a measure of security in that you can know that you have extra food on hand for an unplanned emergency; wheither it’s a power outage, a bad storm, or a national crisis.
So, to start with, what is canning? Canning is the art of keeping fresh food fresh – in sealed glass jars. The process of canning involves filling glass jars with whatever food you want to can, putting lids on them, submerging them into boiling water for a certain amount of time, and then letting them cool for 24 hours.
When you submerge your jars of food in boiling water, you are heating the food to a very high temperature in order to kill any bacteria that is living in the jars and on the food. Then, because of the pressure and high heat, the lids seal, which prevents any oxygen from entering the jar. No oxygen; no bacteria.
There are two commonly used methods of canning these days: water bath canning and pressure canning. Because of the different levels of acids in various foods, different foods require different amounts of heat to properly preserve. You should use the water bath method to can fruits, and the pressure canning method to can vegetables.
Many people worry about getting food poisoning from home-canned foods; but this is a fairly groundless fear. As long as you follow correct instructions for safe canning, you will be perfectly fine. Since you are killing all bacteria in the jars and sealing them to prevent the entering of any oxygen, there is really no way for a jar of food to go bad; as long as it has been properly preserved.
However, you do need to realized that you are taking a risk when you can your own food. Canning is not an area to cut corners on, so you need to make sure that you buy all the correct canning equipment to get you started. Don’t use old mayonnaise jars, and don’t skip the pressure canning method when it is recommended for a certain food. That is the main thing you need to worry about. As long as you follow current guidelines for preserving food, you will be just fine!
Canned food will last for a fairly long time. You may be able to store many of your foods for several years on a shelf; however, realize that its’ original nutritional value will have decrease quite a bit. For optimum freshness, you should always store canned foods in a cool, dark place, preferably away from direct sunlight.
Rachel K. is a young lady who enjoys writing. She has authored her website, http://www.canningbasics.com, for the purpose of helping people learn to can at home. Make sure to check it out for lots more information, help, and advice on canning and preserving!
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Decorating xmas trees with cookies and candy is a great way to give your tree that personal touch. It is creative and the results can be astounding in terms of their creative impact. Decorating an
artificial tree with baked goods is one way to make it look more homey and real. A slim christmas tree really looks great with decorations made out of slim wrapped candies. The snowy color of
shortbread confections also plays off nicely against any color of tree including the artificial white christmas tree.
Decorating xmas trees with food goes back to the times before Christ was born. Offerings of food were often placed along sills and windows to feed the good spirits and protect from the evil ones. The first
christmas trees were in fact imitations of the pyramid shape of real conifers. The custom of placing pickles and other foods on the steps of cedar pyramids of wood that were hand constructed was very common in Germany before the 16th century. It wasn’t until Martin Luther came along and presented the upright tree that was brought indoors and lit with candles that we became familiar with the Christmas tree that we know today.
Using food as adornments on evergreen boughs is a time-honored tradition. Perhaps the strangest one is the German custom of hanging pickles on the tree. Today you can buy German ornaments made of glass that feature pickle cartoon characters wearing tiny Santa hats.
Decorating xmas trees with shortbread and ginger bread men is also a tradition that came out of Germanic and Slavic cultures. Of course today you can buy all kinds of different cookie cutters that
certainly pique one’s creativity when it comes to making edible xmas decorations. Popular cookie cutter shapes are Christmas stockings, Santa, reindeer, presents and stars. However you could also decorate your tree with shortbread or gingerbread cut into any shape you like.
There are some really interesting novelty cookie cutters on the market including ones shaped like nativity scenes. One nice idea might be to decorate your tree with heart shaped cookies. You could
also make one very large angel, decorate it with edible gold and glitter and use it as a tree topper.
Decorating xmas trees with candies can be even more fun. You can hang single candies from a tree – such as lollipops and foil wrapped chocolates. Toffees wrapped in foil look especially nice on a tall
slim christmas tree. Candies can also be glued together in sunburst shapes to make interesting decorations or even strung together to make a long, shiny and delicious garland.
It is also very easy to make xmas tree decorations using pins and Styrofoam balls or backing. Simply spray the Styrofoam balls with green gold or silver and pin the candies so that they cover the
surface of the ball. A similar idea comes from Martha Stewart who does the same with gumdrops and miniature marshmallows. You could also use candied fruit. In fact one age old xmas decoration is the
oranges that is stuck with cloves and hung from the tree. In theory you could also use oranges as the base for any type of home made candy ornament.
One idea is to create a tree topper for your xmas tree using peppermint candy canes. This involves gluing them onto a round Styrofoam ball so that they radiate from the center in the circle. The same thing can be done with gumdrops on toothpicks and lollipops.
By the way, the candy cane is one of the most potent of Christmas symbols and it is actually a symbol of Jesus. A candy maker invented them in Indiana in the late 1800’s. He came up with the idea of
bending a plain white peppermint stick. The color white symbolizes the purity and sinless nature of Jesus. The three small stripes to symbolize the pain Christ on the cross. The reason there are three is
because they represent the Holy Trinity. The one bold stripe represents the blood of Jesus. Right side up it looks like a shepherd’s staff because Jesus is the shepherd of man. Upside down, it becomes the letter J symbolizing the first letter in Jesus’ name. So candy canes are more than just pretty confections. They have quite a serious meaning.
When it comes to decorating xmas trees, one cannot say enough about popcorn. Popcorn is one of the most versatile of xmas tree decorations. Most traditional is the xmas tree garland that is strung
with the popped kernels. Popcorn balls that are dyed with food coloring also make very attractive christmas tree decorations. Left white, however, these popcorn balls look like snowballs hanging on
your tree.
Christmas tree garlands can also be made out of any kind of berries. Cranberries and holly berries (not edible!) make especially nice garlands because of their festive red color.
Some years, cereal companies also put out cereal in Christmas colors such as red and green. These types of cereals can also be made into shapes using a Rice Krispy Square recipe and hung by a thread.
Another unique idea is to decorate your christmas tree with homemade candy apples. These bright glossy red treats look absolutely fantastic, especially on a white or green tree. A nice compliment to
the color of the candy apples would be gold chocolate coins or foil covered chocolates in the shape of Santa also strung on the tree. A starburst of candy apples would make a stunning tree topper for a
slim christmas tree.
When decorating xmas trees with candy and baked goods remember that your success is only as limited as your imagination. If you are stuck for ideas, Martha Stewart’s cookbooks are an excellent source of inspiration. You can also get great ideas on the Internet and by searching traditional xmas tree sites to get ideas about how these decorations are supposed to look.
For more information on Christmas trees, visit http://www.o-christmas-tree.com – a year-round resource for all your christmas tree and decoration needs.
One of the problematic areas in the life of an AD-HD child is to find what foods s/he can successfully eat, so that the food not only has a positive reaction in the body, with no obvious insensitivities and intolerances, but is also nutritionally balanced.
Intolerances seem to be largely found within food groups that contain seitan (gluten) and casein.
As with everything to do with AD-HD, each individual child’s reaction is going to be as unique as the child itself.
It is only going to be through experimentation that you will find which foods are going to agree with your child in the long-term.
Usually a period of three to four weeks is needed for a food to have had a fair chance as to whether it is good or bad for your child.
If your child has an immediate reaction, then immediately stop consumption of that particular food.
Apart from behavioural manifestations, which will not be dealt with in this article, the most common physical reactions to food intolerances generally are:
o Diarrhoea
o Constipation
o Excessive wind
o Excessive thirst
o Abnormal black rings around the eyes
o Abnormally pale face
o Bloated stomach
o A large appetite
These reactions are usually quite pronounced – they will not be mild.
Very positive results have been shown when AD-HDers were placed on seitan-free (gluten-free) and casein-free diets.
There are foods such as grains that obviously contain seitan (gluten), and there are processed foods that contain hidden gluten.
So briefly, what foods contain obvious gluten?
Anything made from the following:
o Wheat products, durhum, egg cakes, muffins, scones, biscuits/cookies, pastries, pizzas, pancakes
o Barley, semolina, malt, farina, matzo
o Bread, bread rolls, breadcrumbs
o Rye bread, pumpernickel
o Prepared cereals, muesli
Foods containing hidden gluten
o Sausages – all sorts
o Processed cheeses
o Stock and seasoning powders, sauces, soups, powdered drinks (includes some instant coffees)
o Suet enhanced products
o Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein (HVP)
o Baked beans because of the tomato sauce
o Pâtés, and meat and fish pastes
o Syrups and cheap brands of chocolate
o Potato crisps/chips
o Soy sauce, except Tamari
o Licorice
o Chutney, pickles, salad dressings, Malt vinegar
The above are generic groups of foods, but what about where you least expect to find seitan (gluten) - such as in the following:
o Playdough
o Some Supplements
o Some toothpastes, lipsticks, and pharmaceutical products
This is a very brief account of food groups that contain seitan, or gluten as it is more commonly known.
AD-HD is a very complex condition with no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solutions.
The more tried and tested knowledge and strategies you have in your daily tool-kit, the more you can experiment and reach a point in controlling your 5 – 15 year old’s AD-HD diagnosed condition.
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Her professional experience covers over 30 years of study, research, one-on-one coaching, group coaching, presentations and workshops. Her clientele includes children as well as adults. Gloria Hamilten has authored several eBooks and many Reports and online articles.
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I grew up in Great Neck, Long Island, a suburb of New York City. When I lived there Great Neck was a small village with a dairy and a charming railroad station that looked like something from a toy train set. Many television personalities, including Perry Como, lived there because it was so close to the city.
Our house did not have air conditioning and sometimes the nights were unbearably hot. Yet I remember the steamy Long Island summers fondly. We often went to Jones Beach on the South shore. My mother would pack a lunch for us, sweetened ice tea with orange juice (she liked it better than lemon), some fruit, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and egg salad sandwiches.
We always rented a large beach umbrella. After my brother and I had played in the water we would eat lunch in the shade of the canvas umbrella and wiggle our toes in the sand. Since then, egg salad sandwiches have symbolized summer and, if I close my eyes and think hard, I can almost taste them and smell the sea.
Where did egg salad come from?
Eggs are one of the oldest foods. Recipes for cooking eggs go back centuries. I have about 100 cook books and looked up egg salad in some of them. One book had a recipe for “Old Time Egg Salad,” a true salad made with torn lettuce leaves, thin slices of red onion, sliced hard boiled eggs, tossed with a cider vinegar and oil dressing.
As the years passed home cooks added chopped pickles, black olives, green olives, green pepper, red pepper, anchovies and other ingredients to their egg salad. I have done the same. Sometimes I made “ordinary” egg salad, but I prefer Elegant Egg Salad with Cashews and Curry. Here is my recipe.
INGREDIENTS
4 large eggs, hard boiled
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 green onions, white and green parts, diced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup salted cashew pieces
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
shredded lettuce
METHOD
Hard boil eggs and chill well. Peel eggs, cut in half, and mash with a fork. Add celery, green onions, parsley, and cashews. Combine mayonnaise, salt, lemon juice, and curry powder. Pour dressing over egg mixture and toss gently. Spread filling on whole wheat, five grain, or Italian bread and top with shredded lettuce. Makes 5-6 sandwiches.
Elegant Egg and Shrimp Salad: Omit two eggs. Add 1/2 cup cooked, chopped shrimp.
Elegant Egg and Bacon Salad: Omit one egg. Add 1/3 cup precooked bacon pieces.
Copyright 2007 by Harriet Hodgson
Harriet Hodgson has been a freelance nonfiction writer for 28 years. She is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and the Association for Death Education and Counseling. Her 24th book, “Smiling Through Your Tears: Anticipating Grief,” written with Lois Krahn, MD, is available from http://www.amazon.com A five-star review of the book is posted on Amazon. You will find another review on the American Hospice Foundaiton Web site under the “School Corner” heading and additional articles by Hodgson. The Health Ministries Association has also published a review on its Web site.
The nutty chocolate cherry cookie recipe is a colorful, tasty holiday morsel! Packed with chocolate, cherries, and nuts, how can you go wrong!
Ingredients
1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Hardware
Whisk
Large bowl
Medium bowl
Cookie sheets
Mixer
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2: Lightly grease cookie sheets; set aside.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
Step 4: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars with an electric mixer set on medium-high for 30 seconds.
Step 5: Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
Step 6: Gradually combine flour mixture to creamed mixture.
Step 7: Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Step 8: Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.
Step 9: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove cookies immediately and transfer to a cooling surface.
Makes 60 cookies.
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