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Mary’s Fruit Cake

A casserole dish can be extremely versatile. From meaty stews to moist cakes, these types of dishes are a must have in any bakers kitchen. This cake, cooked as an ordinary fruit cake and decorated with almonds or covered in marzipan or ready-made icing, is the perfect desert to treat your family and friends with this Christmas period. By far, one of the quickest and easiest festive cakes there is.

Ingredients:

·         500g mixed dried fruit

·         425g can crushed pineapple (drained)

·         50g glacé cherries, halved

·         125g butter or margarine

·         175g soft brown sugar

·         1 tsp mixed spice

·         good pinch salt

·         1 tsp bicarbonate of soda

·         150g plain flour

·         150g self-raising flour

·         2 medium eggs, beaten

Method:

Oven: Fan 150ºC, 300ºF, Gas 2

Standard 160ºC, 325ºF, Gas 3

Line the casserole with a pre–shaped 20cm deep cake tin liner, or line with greaseproof paper.

Put the first six ingredients into a mixing bowl and microwave on high power for 3 minutes.

Mix well, then add all the remaining ingredients and mix again.

Transfer to the lined casserole and level the top (decorate with a few blanched almonds if it is to be a plain fruit cake).

Cook below the centre of the oven for approximately 1¼–1½ hours, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out cleanly.

Cool in the casserole for 10–15 minutes then turn out and cool thoroughly.

The Jack Daniels Whisky is the favourite whisky of the American public, for now over one hundred and fifty years. Jack Daniels whisky is made from the very best ingredients, and is aged for a long period of time.

The quality of the ingredients and the long aging process give Jack Daniels Whisky a flavour and aroma entirely its own. This is so because Jack Daniels Whisky is prepared by employing the best practices and with a strict quality control mechanism in place. These factors have been chiefly responsible in making Jack Daniels Whisky the first choice whisky, not only of the American public but of all the people with good taste all over the globe.

Jack Daniels Whisky, because of its rugged cow boyish charm and taste, plus its masculine aroma, is the number one, best selling whisky in America. Jack Daniels Whisky, also has a historic and nostalgic appeal, as it has been time and again portrayed in Hollywood block busters as the drink preferred by the macho men.

Jack Daniels Whisky is a must for any home bar to be complete. In addition, It is also one of the best gifts you can give to a loved one. All in all Jack Daniels Whisky, is a must for any festive occasion, may it be a wedding or a cozy candle lit dinner.

we’ve all heard to cut alcohol from your diet when trying to lose weight. alcohol is empty calories if viewed from the perspective of calories. there are good qualities to take on the alcohol consumption is moderate and not related to addiction. different alcohols or alcohol can be part of a good weight loss or healthy diet. the best may be the Bacardi and Diet Coke.

first we have to do with the alcohol consumed in moderation. the liver can eliminate 2 glasses of beer or wine, and a mixture of beverage daily. sorry, you can not save until you have 10 on the weekend. in the nutrition plan to live a light beer, glass of wine or distilled spirit is an exchange of fat. average people have 3-4 fat exchanges throughout the day. remember what you said about your liver, using all of their fat for alcohol is not a good idea for the health of your liver.

Alcohol has many stress relieving properties. Alcohol is a depressant, which means it will support their ability to relax. Drink alcohol in moderation, less than two a day, has been shown to reduce stress so that you live longer than people who do not drink alcohol. I remember only two or less.

light beer on a diet

light beer seems to be the obvious choice when on a diet. Average lite beer is less than 100 calories with some of the new ultra beers have even less. if you can keep your consumption of these beers to two or under a day this is a good choice. the problem with lite beer is the amount that most people can drink. many people can consume several light beers with ease. but each beer has fewer calories start to add up to be if you have 4-6 in one night.

microbrews on a diet

wow, I get to drink dark beer on a diet? Kidney ¯ t dark beers more calories? the answer is yes dark beers are more calories, the good thing is that it is easier to take just one. the average person could drink 5 beers light, probably only be able to drink a dark beer, and total calories. total calories you a dark beer is less than 5 total calorie light beer.

wine diet

wine in moderation has been known to reduce the risk of heart disease. it doesn ¡¯ t seem to be specifically wine, but stress relief properties of alcohol, if consumed in moderation. Wine works the same as light beer, less than 100 calories per cup of fat and a lively exchange in the diet plan.

Bacardi and Diet Coke

a Bacardi and diet Coke has 66 calories. two of these mixed drinks are just a few more calories than beer. two Bacardi and diet cokes are much fewer calories than many beers on the market. This isnâ € ™ t specific Bacardi, most alcoholic beverages and diet soft drinks will be about the same number of calories. remember that although they have fewer calories, your liver doesn ¯ t care when it comes to the amount of alcohol. moderation of 2 or less is even better. Bacardi and Diet Coke is simply the most popular, I’ve discovered, while in Puerto Rico to tour the Bacardi distillery.

alcohol as part of a responsible diet can be a part of a person ¡¯ s weight loss program or healthy diet. remember the key is moderation and collecting the low calorie drinks. enjoy your next party.

When you prepare your own meals to take into account the rules of hygiene for food handlers, because if you do it improperly the result can be very, very bad for your body, since bacteria and the risk of contamination are always present in the kitchen and your home, so I present these tips useful for you to put into practice and stop making those mistakes when you prepare your food.

1. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food, if you’re handling meat or fish, then vegetables, wash your hands before handling the plants as they may contaminate or as it is called within Gourmet language “cross contamination.” Every day we play many different things and many have the bad habit of handling food without washing their hands, and the 1001 there are bacteria that are transmitted to food, for that reason avoid eating at these fast food places where the preson that prepares the food handling money and other things and then play what you going to eat without first washing.

2. CHILLED or freeze perishables, prepared food and leftovers within two hours, do not leave at room temperature for longer, and that within this time given the right conditions for bacteria to proliferate, since bacteria are not are removed during cooking or freezing, are neutralized, and keep them at room temperature was reactivated. such as salmonella found in chicken.

3. Defrost your food in the CHILLED, never thaw at room temperature to that because it mentioned on the given conditions for bacteria to become active and proliferate, put food on the bottom of the CHILLED one day before and the temperature will go down gradually and so do not give chance to the bacteria, you can also do it in a microwave as the food so the temperature goes from cold to hot without giving the bacteria a chance ..

4. Cook foods to proper internal temperature reached, or if they are ready to check it by thermometer, so you do not run nigun risk, at least the pork and chicken are some of the food must be consumed cooked, no successful conclusion half or three quarters (3 / 4) in these meats, because they contain bacteria that are neutralized to a certain temperature.

5. After food preparation, wash cutting boards and knives with soap and water, especially after cutting raw meat, seafood and fish. Sanitize cutting boards and countertops (counter tops) with a bleach solution consisting of 1 / 3 the rate of chlorine in a gallon of water. use a spray (like the one pictured above) for ease of use.

6. Never put food on the same plate or cutting board that previously had meat, fish, chicken, seafood or raw, unless you wash the previously
prevent contamination in food crusader, otherwise if you are cutting vegetables for a salad, and had cut fish in it and not washed, you will know a fish salad ..

7. When you do not have a thermometer at eye percent, there are some signs that gives the food to know cuendo internal temperature has reached its optimum and is cooked, take note of:

“The steaming food
“The meat and chicken juice release a clear, not pink
“The pork, beef and chicken is white inside and red not pink
“The seafood look opaque and fish flakes easily with a fork
“The egg yolks are firm, not the clear liquid and is opaca.c

8. When you go to thaw meat, poultry and fish do in the bottom of your refrigerator, covered and separated respectively to the juices do not drip onto other foods and contaminated, also when storing any food in your CHILLED separate them and Shawls .. so do not smell any or all you will know the whole mess.

9. When a meat or fish marines do it in the CHILLED not on the countertop at room temperature, discard the marinade that you used in meat, poultry, fish and seafood and do not forget the previous step (cover to avoid contamination)

10. Often replaces your dish towels (tea towels or rags) and sponges to prevent bacteria from spreading in the kitchen, use paper towels to dry your hands, so be sure with limpieaza your work area ..

Food is more than a form of sustenance in Spain, it is literally a way of life. Friendships are formed, families unite, and the working week can be set around every day’s very important meals. The country’s distinctive cuisine brings together unique regional dishes, special ingredients and long standing influences from Moorish and Arab settlers.

Tourists travelling to Spain are often given a useful piece of advice – the Spanish eat late. Don’t expect many restaurants to be open before 9pm, and if you’re eating around this time you won’t be likely to see many Spaniards sharing tables. Book a restaurant table for between 11pm and midnight and you’ll see the place hopping. Dinner is often light after a large lunch and the early evening tradition of tapas.

Breakfast in Spain is a pretty simple and traditionally European affair. The continental meal can include fresh rolls, bread and jam with coffee, hot chocolate or tea. Spanish coffee is served fresh and quite strong, and some tourists find the ubiquitous café con leche (or coffee with milk) is still quite strong for their tastes.

Tapas are probably the concept of Spanish cuisine most admired and imitated around the world, inspiring thousands of bars and restaurants. The idea is simple, straightforward, and a visit to a tapas bar is possibly the best way to sample a wide variety of Spanish food. The word tapa means cover or lid, and the use of the term refers to the days when bar workers would place complimentary appetisers like a cover of their patron’s wine glasses to keep away flies.

Tapas can constitute something as simple as a piece of toasted bread, rubbed with garlic and dipped in olive oil, or a dish of olives. Slices of ham or salami, cheese, pieces of Spanish tortilla and marinated anchovies are popular. Dishes like meatballs in tomato sauce, garlic mushrooms, shrimp or cooked chorizo in wine are all offered to tickle the tastebuds at tapas bars around the country. So is paella, the saffron infused rice dish with meat, seafood and vegetables which is a Spanish institution. Tapas are usually displayed on or in the bar and it’s as easy as pointing to what you want and a tab being run until you’ve had your fill.

Salads are not eaten in Spain as much as they are in other European countries – a salad here is likely to be a rudimentary mix of lettuce and tomato. A lot of vegetables are eaten in cooked dishes and soups – Spanish cuisine makes heavy use of potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, beans and mushrooms.

Garlic is a Spanish favourite and used in almost everything. Olives are also an integral part of Spanish cuisine, whether used in olive oil (of which Spain produces more than any other country) or marinated and eaten as an aperitif or in cooking.

Spanish cooking uses quite a lot of meat, depending on farming and tradition in the region. Chicken, pork and rabbit feature in many dishes and meat products like sausages and salamis are in a class of their own – particularly chorizo, Spain’s spicy best-loved sausage. Prawns and shrimps are extremely popular, and anchovies and sardines are both widely consumed. Squid cooked in its own ink has to be tasted to be believed, and rape (or monkfish) is one of the nation’s favourites. All these can make an appearance in the ubiquitous fish soup which varies from region to region. Gazpacho is another famous Spanish soup, made with tomato, olive oil, garlic, cucumbers and croutons, served chilled.

It may sound familiar but it is true that there are simple, delicious recipes, those that do not take much time to prepare, using simple ingredients and are a relief to the pocket that sometimes must be adjusted to cover all household expenses.

Today with the help of mom, who loves the kitchen, I want to share with you the steps to prepare the potato gnocchi, which incidentally, are eaten in Argentina on April 29 as part of a ritual for attract money and prosperity to their lives (You can read some more of this tradition on the link below.)

After this little preamble here’s the recipe:

Ingredients:

* 500 g of mashed potato.
* 200 grams of flour.
* 1 egg.
* 1 tsp oil.
* 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
* Tuco sauce and ground beef.

Preparation:

Boil potatoes, peel and press them to make a dough with your hands (it is recommended to achieve the ideal texture and prevent lumps) add flour and continue kneading, making strokes (large potato strips) and refrigerate.

Cut into portions and roll them partners on the fork so that the marking stripes, beads should be uniform (same size).

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There are hundreds of recipes that many do not know and where we care only when we’ve tested.

It’s just that what happened to me over the weekend, when I tasted a delicious recipe that my mom told me, is the legacy of my grandmother, who loved to make these cakes every weekend to please my uncles and cousins.

If you want to learn how to prepare this crisp recipe here I leave the whole procedure.

Ingredients:

* 1 kg of potatoes huayro (may be cassava)
* 1 + 1 egg yolk
* Salt, pepper, nutmeg
* Breadcrumbs

Preparation:
Boil potatoes, peel and press it, place in a bowl, add the egg plus one yolk, salt, pepper, nutmeg.

Place the mass of the potatoes in a bag and make a cut on one end like a sleeve or pastry decoration.

It should be forming lines of potato on a floured tin, and lead to bring the content to the refrigerator for two hours.

Once the estimated time has passed, remove from cold and make rolls. Passes the new development in egg and some breadcrumbs and deep frying (the cakes should “swim”).

With the help of a spatula collects every once croquettes are golden brown and shiny and place them on absorbent paper to remove the fat that can be left.

Serve immediately in portions of 2 to 4 patties. Bon appetit!

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Remember that a good dinner for a romantic moment shall have the right atmosphere for all the ingredients tonight complement the best way and obtain the desired result with our partner. In addition, it should be light and be a night where they abound in the details rather than the quantity.

The dim light in the room is basic as many already know, and this can be achieved with a regulator of light intensity or the placement of candles, preferably red or white. Also, music should be the one that gives the couple the desired feelings at this particular time.

The entrees are most successful for this type of events are usually the ones that are based on seafood, and presented with some extravagance, are delicate, tasty and even aphrodisiac, also are a good way to open the appetite.

For this case we suggest some appetizers that are easy to prepare and can be accompanied with some salads that will give the freshness to the environment.

Managers or directors of companies that offer food or beverages are responsible for the daily operations are performed in the establishment or restaurant. Among its functions are to coordinate the operation of the kitchen, dining room, food and beverage inventory, order food properly, monitor equipment and supplies, and of course, ensure that clients leave completely satisfied with the service the restaurant.

There are many tasks that managers have to perform in a restaurant other than those already mentioned, and the supervision and recruitment of employees is very important. In a few cases are brought into contact with culinary arts schools or restaurants to attract and recruit students. The control of hygiene and restaurant policies and practices are met is another highlight.

Experience as a cook / waiter ao / a is very helpful to enter the profession and climb the ladder. Many managers of food and beverage companies attending accredited schools that have programs in which they are studying management courses in preparation for banquets and buffets, human resources management, health and safety at work, shopping and distribution of food and drink, learn to prepare the restaurant menus, and study of wine and other beverages. The curriculum will include courses in administration and organization of events and dinners.

Employment opportunities are varied and well-trained students acquire the skills to even start their own business.