Fish Oil Improves Mood, Reduces Inflammation And Increases Cognitive Function - Dr. Agrios, ND

Fish Oil Improves Mood, Reduces Inflammation And Increases Cognitive Function - Dr. Agrios, ND Tube. Duration : 5.72 Mins.





www.DrAngelaAgrios.com - Dr. Angela Agrios, ND (A California Licensed Naturopathic Doctor) explains the benefits of taking fish oil, which contains very valuable Omega 3 Fatty Acids, and is very high in EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and ALA (alphalinolenic acid). She discusses • Flax oil has ALA in it, but not DHA or EPA. • Udo's 3 6 9 oil is a vegetarian source of ALA, DHA and EPA • Fish oil is anti-inflammatory, helps with mood and helps with cognitive function • Oil is better than capsules because of the amount of oil required to get a therapeutic dose • Good fish oil that is not rancid should not taste "fishy" • Cod liver oil has a heavier flavor • Molecularly distilled oil does not have mercury or heavy metals in it • Be careful of oxidized oil, so use it quickly, and the pill version may go rancid faster • Biting fish oil capsules ought not to taste "fishy" and if it does, it is rancid • Put the oil into an anti-oxidant rich juice to cut the taste • Fish oil helps with hormone issues and cardiovascular health • Krill oil is good • Most patients are on 1 tablespoon of oil per day • Fish oil is blood thinning Interviewee: Dr. Angela Agrios, ND Palisades Natural Medicine 984 Monument Street, #201 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 562-320-5147 www.drangelaagrios.com DrAgrios@Gmail.com Video Producer Larry Cook www.thenaturalguide.com http larry@thenaturalguide.com Videotaped at: Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy 15150 Sunset Blvd Pacific Palisades, CA ...


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Egg-cellent Strata



Most mornings I like to start off my day with just a cup (or two) of black coffee. Sometimes on the rare weekend I'll make an exception and eat in the a.m., if Mr. S. cooks his wonderful omelets, pancakes or a plate of crispy bacon. I love breakfast, truly I do...I'm just not an early morning eater. There's something about ingesting food at 8, 9 or 10 am that just makes me feel a bit queasy and off kilter for hours afterwards. So to compensate, I usually end up making my favorite breakfast dishes for lunch or sometimes even dinner. I love that most breakfast recipes are versatile and you can pretty much use whatever's lurking in the corners of your fridge or vegetable bin. Last night's leftover sausage? Throw it in there! Sunday night, you had extra cheese after making some enchiladas? Throw that cheese in there! Garden overgrown with tomatoes and zucchini? Chop 'em up and throw them in there! I'm sure you get my point. Great breakfasts can be created from eggs and whatever scrappings you have lying about. Omelets are probably the simplest of the breakfast dishes to make, but you can always step it up with a frittata or a strata. Never heard of a strata? It's like a frittata but it has bread mixed in. I usually gravitate toward making this dish when I have some leftover rustic french bread that's gone a bit stale. I've listed below what I put into my most recent strata but just use that as a loose guide, there are endless variations. When making your own strata, customize it with whatever meats, veggies or cheese YOU like or have in your fridge. You really can't go wrong as long as you remember the eggs, bread and milk.

Strata

Ingredients

4 eggs
3/4 cup milk (I usually use soymilk)
1 1/2 cups (day old) cubed, rustic french bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
1/2 cup spinach leaves
2 slices prosciutto, torn into small pieces
6 grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup cheddar, grated or shredded
1/4 cup mozzarella, grated or shredded
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper


Instructions

- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

- In a pan, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat until it shimmers. Then add the garlic and saute for about 1 minute. Add in the spinach leaves, prosciutto pieces, tomato halves and onion. Continue to cook until spinach wilts and tomatoes slightly soften. Remove from heat and set aside.



- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper.

- Place two oven-safe ramekins on a baking sheet. Place the bread cubes inside the ramekins. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread. Add in the sauteed vegetables, prosciutto and a tablespoon of goat cheese to each. Sprinkle the tops with the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.

- Place the baking sheet with the filled ramekins into the oven and bake for 23-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.

- Eat while still warm.


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Gobi Parantha..



Ingredients:
  • 4 cups Whole Wheat Flour
  • 2 cups Grated Cauliflower
  • Finely chopped Coriander leaves
  • 1-2 Chopped Green chillies
  • 1 Teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
  • Garam Masala as per taste
  • 1/2 Dhane-Jeera powder
  • 1/2-1 Teaspoon Amchoor( Dried Mango) Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Butter /Oil for frying

Method:
Make dough out of whole-wheat flour (atta).
Mix grated cauliflower (gobi), green chillies, ginger-garlic paste, coriander leaves, garam masala, dhane-jeera powder, amchoor powder , salt as a filling in paratha.Make two medium size roti, add the filling to the one roti and cover it with the second one. Now roll it slightly.Cook on a pre-heated Tawa and pour half tablespoon oil or butter on it.Spread it on the paratha and shallow fry over low heat.
Turn it and again pour oil or butter on the other side.Cook on a low heat till golden brown.
Serve Gobi Paratha hot with curd.

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Krill Oil

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www.lionheartherbs.com www.easyexhaustioncure.com Elwin Robinson talks about the benefits of Krill Oil. Krill Oil, Known as NKO for its unique fatty acid profile, as well as for its rich antioxidant content. Krill Oil provides a balanced fatty acid content includes not only EPA and DHA, the crucial Omega-3 FA's but Omega-9 FA's and phospholipids, as well. NKO is a rich source of Astaxanthin, a powerful immune-supporting antioxidant. Clinical studies have shown that NKO can support joint comfort, healthy blood lipid levels , and may reduce symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome.


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Event: Japanese Food and Cultural Bazaar


It's just two weeks until the Buddhist Church of Sacramento's 66th Annual Bazaar. If you've never been, you must! And if you have, get ready for some delicious Japanese dishes- especially their finger-lickin' roasted teriyaki chicken, always a highlight. There's also music, traditional Japanese dancing and Ikebana exhibits to check out for the adults and several game stalls for the kiddos.

Come celebrate the Year of the Dragon!

Where: 2401 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95818. (916) 446-1866
When: August 11th and 12th from 12pm-9pm
Admission: Free
More Info: Website 
Entertainment Schedule: Schedule
Last year's festival: My Kind of Town
* Cash only
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Figs 'n Pigs : Roasted Figs Stuffed with Chevre & Wrapped in Prosciutto



I know I've probably said this before but man, I feel so lucky to live in California. Oftentimes, I look at magazines like Sunset and will think,"Wow! That place is so beautiful!" when browsing the glossy photos of fresh produce, lush greenery and spectacular flora--then I remember, "I live there, duh." I especially love how we have ready access to an abundance of seasonal produce. My current obsession has been figs. I haven't always been a huge fan in the past, besides the occasional fig newton; but that turned around for me last year, when I had some phenomenal homemade fig chutney at a friend's party. It was served on some artisan bread with some softened goat cheese and it seriously blew me away. So when I saw figs recently while wandering the market, I was delighted. Mr.S. isn't much into chutney so I decided to go with a simple, classic recipe of figs stuffed with chevre. At the last minute though I decided to pick up some prosciutto to wrap the lil suckers in. Hey, you can never go wrong with adding a bit of pork product to your dish, right? Well, these small bites turned out perfect...little savory bundles of warm, salty, creamy goodness. My god, they're so good you won't want to share!

Figs 'n Pigs: Roasted Figs Stuffed with Chevre & Wrapped in Prosciutto

Instructions

12 fresh figs
3-4 ounces chevre (depending on the size of your figs)
12 slices good quality, thinly sliced prosciutto
honey, warmed

Instructions

- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

- Gently wipe figs clean with a damp paper towel or washcloth.

- Using a paring knife, slice off the very tip of the fig and then cut two slits (an X) into the top of each fig, going about two-thirds of the way down. Carefully separate the sides and form a small pocket. Press a spoonful of chevre into the pocket. (See below photo) Then softly pinch the sides around the chevre.



- Take a slice of prosciutto, fold it in half lengthwise then wrap it around the stuffed fig.

- Place figs upright (X-side up) on an oiled baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes. When the prosciutto is crisp and the chevre gets oozy, they're ready to be taken out.

- Place the figs on a serving tray, drizzle with warm honey and serve immediately.

* If you want to get extra fancy, you can sprinkle the figs with chopped toasted walnuts or Marcona almonds.

* Also, if you're thinking of making these for a party, you can prep a few hours ahead and refrigerate the stuffed figs. But don't roast them until just before you want to serve them because they will get soggy if left to sit.
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Spectrum Essentials Spectrum Fish Oil, 1000 mg, 100 SoftGels, From Sustainably Harvested Fish, (Pack of 2)


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Spectrum Essentials® is the company's line of nutritional oils including over 20 distinct products aimed at supporting good health by providing essential fatty acidslike omega-3 and other vital nutrients. The Essentials line features a variety offlaxseed oils including a complete vegetarian omega-3 blend, Flax Oil with DHA.Spectrum Essentials offers flaxseed oil in both liquid and capsule forms as well as whole, ground and roasted varieties of flaxseed, a flax fiber powder supplement, fishoils and an exciting line of vegetarian DHA products for pregnant or nursing women and children. The DHA in these products is sourced from algae. Spectrum Essentials has recently added Organic Virgin Coconut oil to compliment the existing Spectrum Essentials Organic Coconut Oil for skin and hair. This 100% mechanically expeller pressed naturally unrefined virgin organic coconut oil comes from fresh coconut meat and contains 9g of medium chain triglycerides (MCT)s per serving.


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Sambal Fish With Tomato Sauce


One of my favourite way of cooking fish is to deep fry and top it with the spicy and aromatic home-made sambal sauce. Besides fish, other seafoods such as prawns, clams, squids, etc. can also be cooked.

Ingredients:
1 Jenahak fish
5 red chillies
5 dried chillies
5 shallots
1 big onion
1 tbsp tomato sauce
1/2 tsp salt
some corn flour
oil for frying

Method:
1.  Pound the chillies with small onions until fine. Slice the big onions. Clean the fish and cut open it. Rub the fish with some salt and corn flour.

2. Heat up a wok. When it is hot, pour half a cup of oil.

3. Put in the fish when the oil is hot. This is to prevent the fish from sticking on the wok.

4. Fry until both sides of the fish turns golden brown. Put on a plate,

5. Heat up a wok with some oil. When it is hot, fry the pounded chillies and big onions until fragrant. Add in one tablespoon tomato sauce.

6, Put the fried chillies on top of the fish. Garnish with some coriander leaves. Serve with hot rice.



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Flax Oil Vs Fish Oil

With the overwhelming popularity of omega 3 fish oil supplements, the health industry has sought other sources for omega 3 fatty acids. Flax seed oil has been found to be a good omega 3 source as well, but it has two drawbacks in comparison. This is how the great "Omega-3 oil debate" began.

Today, there has been a growing interest in the health benefits of flax seed oil, but are the omega 3 fatty acids found in flax seed the same as that in fish? Actually it is believed that fish oil has much more DHA in it than flaxseed oil. Also, it does not have potential estrogen-like effects that flax may have.

Before we delve deeper into the difference between omega 3's in flax seed and fish, let us find out exactly why omega 3 is important. Omega 3 fatty acids, especially DHA and EPA, play significant roles in helping to support health body processes. They can help promote cardiovascular health and a sounder mind, help fight inflammation and help with various other conditions.

Ask your doctor and he or she may recommend Omega 3 fatty acids to you because they play roles that are too important and they should not be missed out in your daily dietary intake.

Flax Oil's Omega 3

Flaxseed oil indeed has high levels of omega 3 fatty acids, specifically the essential fatty acid called ALA (alpha-linoleic acid). ALA is a fatty acid that gets further converted by enzymes in the body into EPA (eicosapentanoic acid) and DHA (docosahexanoic acid). In other words, it increases the levels of EPA and DHA which are two of the fatty acids with high health value.

Fish Oil's Omega 3

Fish oil, on the other hand, contains high levels of DHA and EPA. They are contained in fish oil already in their bio-available form, which means that once it is ingested, the fatty acids are absorbed directly into the bloodstream, and the health benefits can be maximized right there and then. The body does not have to convert it and can simply absorb it.

ALA vs. DHA-EPA

Although these three EFA's are important, they do not function similarly in the body. As mentioned, ALA becomes converted into EPA and DHA. The conversion to EPA is quick, while the conversion of ALA to DHA occurs much slower. For every 11 grams of ALA, only one gram of DHA and EPA is produced. Intake of certain foods such as trans-fats and saturated fats can make the conversion even slower. You are losing out on around 90% of the potential DHA.

The Verdict

It is easy to see why oil from healthy fish still stands superior to flax oil in terms of health benefits. This is not to say that there are no benefits to expect with flax oil. Foods that are high in alpha-linoleic acid are also important if you want to maintain a healthy, leaner body. However, if you want to maximize the health benefits of omega 3, you will get more health value from oil from fish than oil from flax.

Flax oil also has the potential to have estrogen-like effects on the body and that could have an effect upon hormone balance. Pregnant women often avoid flax oil and so do some women who are suffering from PMS.

Some people worry about pollution in the ocean and in fish, and they go about looking for alternative source. Possible mercury and toxin contamination in fish indeed is a cause for alarm. But choosing a pharmaceutical grade fishoil product will assure you of a 100% safe omega 3. Remember that in the Omega-3 oil debate, fish oil wins.



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Tako



3030 T Street, Sacramento, CA 95816. (916) 346-4933.

Date night this week didn't start out too great. Mr.S. had a bad day at work and showed up being 50 shades of grumpy. So to lighten the mood, I suggested we keep dinner casual and check out the new Korean taco joint that recently set up shop at the retro-looking gas station at T and Alhambra. Tako (the name's a play on the words "taco" and "Korean") has been driving me crazy in the two weeks it's been open. Since I drive down T Street at least once a day, I can usually smell the enticing aroma of their marinated meats grilling from a block away and it makes my mouth water every time.



We showed up around 7pm and decided to place a to-go order (the weather was so nice, we wanted to take our dinners over to McKinley Park). We decided to go with the bulgogi mini burgers ($6) and an order of tacos (2 spicy pork and one fire chicken, $7). Considering it wasn't a very large order, we were surprised how long it took to get our food...in fact, after awhile I was kind of wondering if they had perhaps lost our order. But nope, they finally came through. We chalked the lengthy wait time up to the place being new and possibly working out it's kinks. Now based on what I'd been hearing from friends, I was really looking forward to sinking my teeth into some tasty fusion food so we skedaddled over to the park. Once we got situated at a picnic table and shooed away the pushy squirrels, we dived in. The bulgogi burgers turned out to be mediocre. The bulgogi didn't really hold up to the bulgogi I've had in the Korean restaurants on Folsom Boulevard. It wasn't fatty or dry, it just lacked flavor. Also, there seemed to be a lot of bun and by my second burger I felt like I was mostly eating a giant wad of bread sprinkled with cheese. The tacos though- they're worth going back for! The meat/slaw/sauce ratio was perfect and Tako's take on "spicy" wasn't kill-your-taste buds hot; in fact, the sauce had a nice, sweet undertone. There were three street tacos to an order and they let us mix and match the meats (marinated steak, short ribs, spicy pork, chicken, fire chicken or tofu)- a recent change, which is a nice touch. Everything we had tasted fresh, no nuking at this place.
Helpful Hint: be sure to grab plenty of napkins, the tacos do get a wee bit messy...ok, a lot messy. :)

All in all, we liked Tako. The owners did a nice job of sprucing up the run down historic gas station. There's indoor and outdoor seating, service is friendly, they use cardboard for their takeout orders and street parking isn't too difficult in the evening (they also have a very small parking lot to the side). Additionally, they take plastic and are open until 10pm--score! I would love to see the tortillas warmed up and the cheese melted- but hey, I realize they're working with a limited amount of cooking space. Hopefully, I'll get back there soon- I'm interested in trying out their short rib tacos and kimchi quesadilla next...both menu items looked intriguing.

On a side note, I hadn't been to McKinley Park's rose garden in quite awhile (it used to be my go to place for reading). The renovation looks fantastic- check it out! It's a great place to take a date...all the roses are in bloom right now and there are comfy benches where you can sit, chat and hold hands.


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Oils - Good and Bad

Oils, and fats in general, have the problem of being high in calories. Each gram of fat has about 9 calories, and each gram of protein or carbohydrate has about 3.4 calories. That means that for each gram of fat that you consume you get over twice as many calories as for each gram of protein or carbohydrate. For most of us, who are watching our calories, this is a pretty important fact.

That said some fats are particularly bad for us, and some are much less unhealthy. Unquestionably the worst fats are those that contain trans-fatty acids. These are fatty acids that don't tend to occur in natural uncooked foods, but were in many processed foods until recently, and remain in some foods. IN general it is best to try to consume close to zero trans fatty acids. They are very atherogenic, meaning they strongly predispose to fatty deposits in the artery walls, and lead to vascular disease like stroke, heart attack, and peripheral vascular disease. Read labels, and they are easy to avoid.

Next on the list of fats to keep low in your diet are saturated fats. These in general are fats found in animal fat. They tend to lead to increases in LDL cholesterol after metabolism by the liver. Unfortunately this means we need to keep our meat consumption low, especially the tastiest cuts of meat. Try to especially minimize things like hot dogs, sausage, bacon, and fatty cuts of beef and pork.

Vegetable oils are less unhealthy in general, but differ considerably in their makeup. The healthiest vegetable oils contain lots of mono-unsaturated oils. Olive oil is among the healthiest of oils in that it is very high in mono-unsaturated oils. Peanut oil, including peanut butter is also very high in mono-unsaturated oils.

Fish oil tends to be very high in omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, which are heart healthy. Some vegetable oils including flax seed oil are also high in these type oils.

The take home message for those of you not interested in memorizing long lists of foods to use and avoid is that in general all oils and fats are high in calories, so need to be used in moderation. Vegetable oils are better than most animal fats, with the exception of fish oils, and olive oil is a great oil for cooking.



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Summertime Caprese Skewers



It's summertiiiiiime and the livin' is easy....ok, maybe it's not quite easy but it's definitely hot and I'm feeling lazy. So if you'd rather relax by the pool or catch up on some Gabriel Macht in "Suits," than slog away in a hot kitchen, I have the perfect hors d'Å“uvre recipe for you. I'm sure you've seen a hundred variations of this on Pinterest and it's easy to see why- it's healthy, requires practically no effort and is on a stick...and who doesn't love nibbles on a stick? Also if you halve the tomato and use it as a base like I do, it makes it look like a cute little retro piece of art.


Summertime Caprese Skewers

Ingredients

1 (12 oz.) container Trader Joe's Marinated Mozzarella Balls
1 package fresh grape tomatoes, sliced in half
1 bunch fresh basil leaves
olive oil or good quality balsamic vinegar (optional)
1 package round toothpicks

Instructions

1. Thread 1 mozzarella ball, 1 folded basil leaf and 1 tomato half onto the toothpick (with the tomato's sliced side facing the bottom).

2. Place on dish upright, using the tomato as a base.

3. Drizzle lightly with olive oil or balsamic vinegar if you wish.
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Avoid Spring Allergies with Dr. Peter Swanz

Avoid Spring Allergies with Dr. Peter Swanz Tube. Duration : 4.12 Mins.





www.twitter.com/zendoctor www.facebook.com/drswanz Here are a few simple tips for improving your spring by decreasing your susceptibility to pollen allergies. 1) use a neti pot and saline to wash pollen and molds directly from the nasal passage 2) be sure and get 1000 mg of EPA from a high quality omega 3 fish oil 3) strengthen the GI defense by using a high quality probiotic to establish a healthy gut flora balance Allergies can be totally debilitating and are often a sign that there is a strong underlying imbalance that needs to be addressed. Food sensitivities are often a contributing factor. If you deal with horrible allergies, it may be worth contacting your Naturopathic Physician to check for food sensitivities. Have a great spring. ~Dr. Swanz


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Finger Foods: Baked Spinach Dip Bread Bowls



Well, they say absence makes the heart grow fonder. I suppose that's so since I missed Mr.S. like crazy while he was gone for four days with the kidlets up at the cabin; however, the time away gave me some much needed time to catch up with my awesome girl friends. It seems like we're all busy with trips, kidlets, work or dating lately and it's hard to get together like we used to.  So I was excited on Friday night, when eleven fantabulous gal pals came over for some noshing, drinking and chatting.

Feeling adventurous, I wanted to try a new recipe, perhaps a twist on an old favorite? So I decided to go with - spinach dip! We LOVE this stuff at our house. Guaranteed if I make it or someone brings it to one of our fiestas, it'll be gone in the blink of an eye. But the issue was that I wanted something a bit more refined looking...something...well, something that didn't look like slop in a bowl. So, I browsed around online and came across this great recipe for Baked Spinach Dip Bread Bowls...super cute! I was kind of short on time, so didn't have a chance to do a trial run; hence, the first batch I made (on the night of the party) came out a wee bit more cooked on the edges then I would've like. However, I lowered the baking time to 13 minutes and the second batch the next day came out perfect! These little muffin-sized quiches are wonderful and quite addictive- crusty bread, hot spinach dip...your guests will love them!

Baked Spinach Dip Mini Bread Bowls (adapted from Picky Palate)

Instructions

1 can of refrigerated Pillsbury Simply Rustic Loaf or Crusty French Bread

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 cups baby spinach, coarsely chopped

1 clove fresh garlic, minced

3 oz softened cream cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

2 Tablespoons fresh shredded Parmesan cheese

1/8 teaspoon ancho chile pepper

1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Lightly mist (regular-sized) muffin pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.

3. Pop open french bread from can. Place the bread on a cutting board and slice into 1-inch thick pieces. (A sharp knife works best for getting through the dough.)

4. Place each piece in a muffin cup and using your fingers, press it down firmly- covering the bottom and along the side of the muffin cup (it doesn't have to go all the way up).

5. In a pan, heat up your olive oil over medium heat. Saute your spinach until it's wilted, then add your minced garlic. Once the garlic becomes fragrant, turn off the heat.

6. In a large mixing bowl, combine your softened cream cheese, sour cream, cooked spinach and garlic, Parmesan cheese, ancho chili powder, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly so that all ingredients are combined and there are no cream cheese lumps.

7. Spoon about 1.5-2 tablespoons of dip onto the bread bowls. Top with a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.

8. Bake in oven for 13-17 minutes (start with 13 minutes if your oven tends to like to burn things like the one at Mr.S.'s house does). When the edges start to turn a golden brown color, remove pan from oven and set aside to cool for about 5 minutes.

9. Pop the spinach dip bread bowls out from the muffin pan (I gently slid a knife under them to help nudge them out) and serve while still hot.


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4/5 Real Cures for Depression and other Psychological Disorders - Dr. John Gray

4/5 Real Cures for Depression and other Psychological Disorders - Dr. John Gray Tube. Duration : 12.00 Mins.





Aired: Mar 4th 2012 coasttocoastam.com http In the first half, Dr. John Gray (additional site) discussed the dangers of treating depression with pharmaceuticals, as well as his work dealing with the future of boys, in a society increasingly hostile to male energy. The natural mineral Lithium Orotate is helpful in treating depression and anxiety, he commented, and can be taken while a person slowly tapers off from prescription anti-depressants they may have become dependent on. Omega 3 (fish oil) and whey protein are also useful supplements to take when combating depression, he added. Interestingly, he's found that coffee is beneficial, particularly for men, in balancing blood sugar. Males are more likely than females to commit suicide by a large margin, and this reflects that "the world is basically not supporting what we might call masculinity," said Gray. Women in the workplace have higher stress levels than men, and this makes them unhappier with their husbands when they go home, which sends a negative message to their sons, he argued. In his study of Scandinavian countries where they have "gender blindness," ie women are expected to behave like men in the workplace, and men are expected to have more feminine qualities at home, the result has been fewer marriages in the younger generations, and shorter relationships, he reported. Gray also addressed the problem of ADD, which particularly affects boys. Instead of giving them prescribed drugs like Ritalin, he suggested ...


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New Found Benefits of Omega 3 Fish Oil!!

New Found Benefits of Omega 3 Fish Oil!! Tube. Duration : 6.88 Mins.





See some new health benefits that have been found from taking Omega 3 Fish Oil supplements. It is said to now help more things than just the heart!! www.cbn.com 800-759-0700 - Toll Free Prayer Line


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Source Naturals Arctic Pure, Ultra Potency Omega-3 Fish Oil, 850mg, 60-Softgels


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Omega 3 Fish Oil Concentrate - 240 - Softgel


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Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega, 1,000 mg Fish Oil, 180 Soft Gels


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Old Fashioned Plum-Apple Butter


If you visited my cottage right now, you'd swear it was Christmas in July. Not because I have a Christmas tree or stockings up but because of the aroma wafting from my little kitchen- a mixture of sweet fruit with an undercurrent of cinnamon and nutmeg. Doesn't that sound delightful? It's plum-apple butter. Yum! Recently a friend of mine was kind enough to share some fresh plums from her family's tree, I wasn't too sure what I wanted to do with them so for the first few days I just ate them as is. The ping pong ball sized plums were delicious- a wonderful nectarous snack. I ate them for several days straight but still didn't make a dent in them; so I had to come up with a Plan B, hence, the plum-apple butter. I took an old recipe I had bookmarked from Taste of Home and played with it a little. The resulting garnet-colored "butter" tasted fantastic and it could be purposed as a topping for a multitude of dishes...I was thinking perhaps pancakes, ice cream, cheesecake or maybe some homemade biscuits? I could probably even muddle it into some summer cocktails? The possibilities are endless....



Old Fashioned Plum-Apple Butter

Ingredients

20 small fresh plums- pitted and chopped (about 3 cups, chopped)
1 Fuji apple- peeled, cored and chopped
1.5 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
dash of allspice


Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine plums, apples and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes.

2. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

3. Puree in food processor. Return to saucepan- add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Bring to a strong boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for about an hour and 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The butter will thicken some.

4. Allow to cool. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge, should stay good for up to 3 weeks.

(Makes one and a half pints)

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Midtown Taqueria



3754 J Street, Sacramento, 95816. (916) 452-7551

Sometimes when you food blog you get so hyped up about the new eateries that open up or a cool new delish dish that's popped up that you forget all about your trusty standby joints. For the past several years, Mr. S. and I have frequented Midtown Taqueria on J Street. The staff's always been friendly, the food's served up fresh and fast and it doesn't do too much damage to our wallets. Now I'm not going to get in a pissing contest with you over whether this place is the most authentic Mexican place in town, whether it cooks their dishes like your abuela used to or if it only uses locally grown veggies and grass-fed meats...because in all likelihood it doesn't. And quite frankly, I could care less. I've never had a bad meal there, left hungry or had awful service so they must be doing something right. Plus nine out of ten times we run into someone we know on the patio so we must not be the only Sacramentans who think Midtown Taqueria's servin' up some consistently good eats.

When I first started going there, I was all about their shrimp burrito, I wouldn't deviate. I think I ate my weight in their shrimp burritos at one point. Their shrimp burritos consist of medium-sized grilled prawns mixed with rice, beans, guac, salsa, cheese and a hefty dollop of sour cream all wrapped up tightly in a flour tortilla then encased in aluminum foil. The burrito was usually the size of my forearm. I never did finish the whole thing in one sitting. But then Mr. S. got me hooked on their carnitas plate and it quickly became my go to dish. I love how they cook their carnitas, it kind of reminds me of the vaca frita I've had at Cuban restaurants. I always have them leave off the refried beans (which Mr. S. loves, I'm just not a bean girl) and go all rice. Eating this with a basket of (free) homemade chips and salsas, drinking a Pacifico on their little "tiki" patio while we people watch...it doesn't get more relaxing in East Sac. By the way, if carnitas aren't your thing, the taqueria also offers street tacos (mmm...try the lengua tacos), fajitas, chimichangas, tamales, tostadas, and various seafood plates (mariscos). They also serve up pozole daily and menudo on the weekends (I've heard mixed reviews on their menudo). Best of all, if the patio's too crowded or you just feel like chowing at home, Midtown Taqueria does to-go orders---Olé!
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Crispy Oatmeal Cookies with Maldon Salt



Sorry for the lack of posts as of late, I've been a bit under the weather. I did drag my sorry butt into the kitchen yesterday though to bake a few batch of cookies. Mr.S. is going out of town for a few days this week so I thought I'd send him off with some delicious treats- a batch of chewy peanut butter cookies as well as a batch of crispy oatmeal cookies. To be honest, I'm feeling a bit low that he's going to be away although it was my decision to skip this trip. Hopefully he'll think of me each time he bites into a tasty cookie while he's gone (and doesn't notice that I kept a few for myself). Lucky for me, Pepper's staying behind to keep me company during Mr.S.'s absence. I guess I'll just have to spoil Peppy rotten...well, more than I normally do.

This recipe is from one of my favorite food blogs Lottie + Doof. The oatmeal cookies come out pretty big so be sure to space them well on the baking sheet (I did 8 cookies per sheet). You can also jazz them up with chocolate chips, nuts or raisins if you wish; but quite frankly, I thought they were perfect with just a sprinkle of Maldon salt on the top.

Crispy Oatmal Cookies with Maldon Salt

Ingredients

  • 1 cup AP flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 14 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • Maldon salt

    • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

    2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine : AP flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix throughly.

    3. In your mixer's bowl (w/ paddle attachment), cream the butter until fluffy. Then add the sugars and cream together until light and fluffy.



    4. Add the egg and vanilla and mix well. Continue to mix on medium low. At this time add in your flour mixture and combine ingredients throughly.

    5. With mixer running on low, slowly incorporate the oats into the mixture in the bowl. Mix for about 20-30 seconds on low.

    6. Take about 2 tablespoons of dough and fashion it into a ball shape, then squelch them down to make a cookie about 3/4 inch in thickness.

    7. Place cookies on a Silpat. Make sure they're not crowded because they will spread (about 8 to a sheet is good). Sprinkle the tops lightly with some Maldon salt.

    8. Bake for 13-15 minutes (rotating 1/2 through), until cookies are a golden brown color with crispy edges.

    9. Transfer to a rack to cool. Repeat steps with remaining batter.


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    Grilled Spicy Tilapia Fillets


    I had not cooked this fish anytime earlier and its been while since we had fish. I wanted to switch to diet that has more fish and vegetables instead of any other meat (chicken, prawns or crabs) so we got this from Costco. They sell it skinless and boneless big fillets so i instantly thought of trying grilling them. Yesterday we had barbeque planned and so it was perfect time to experiment.

    Grilled Spicy Tilapia Fillets
    Ingredients
    2 Tilapia Fillets
    1 Spoon Red Chilli Powder
    3/4 Spoon Coriander Powder
    1/2 Spoon Jeera Powder
    1/4 Spoon Garam Masala
    1/2 Lemon
    Salt to taste
    Oil

    Method
    • Apply salt, red chilli powder, jeera powder, coriander powder, garam masala and lemon juice to the fillets.
    • Massage the fillets by rubbing these spices and lemon juice for couple of minutes. Keep aside for 45minutes to an hour
    • Heat the grill and apply oil spray on both sides on the fillets and grill them for about 3-4 minutes each side.

    Notes
    If you don't have grill, you could cook them on pan over medium heat too. Grill gives nice finish.
    I served this with mint chutney that i made from fresh mint from my patio garden as starter and ate most of it :) In fact out of two fillets only half i could save for next day and click photo :) I used that half in salad with the mint chutney as dressing. Perfect lunch :)

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    Chole Masala



    Ingredients :
    •  1 cup chickpeas/ garbanzo bean/ chana (soaked overnight) 
    •  2 Medium onions
    •  2 medium tomatoes
    •  1 Teaspoon garam masala
    •  Red chilli powder as ( per taste)
    •  2-3 tsp chole masala (any brand)
    •  1 Teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
    • Finely chopped coriander
    • Salt to Taste 
    • 1-2 tablespoon Oil/ Ghee


    Method :
     Pressure cook the chickpeas/ garbanzo bean/ chana using sufficient water. Keep aside.Puree the tomatoes and the onions in a blender and keep aside. Take a heavy bottom pan, add the oil/ghee ,add the ginger-garlic paste and saute until the garlic turns light brown.Add onion puree and saute till  it turns transparent.Then add tomato puree and saute until the raw smell of tomato is gone.Then add garam masala, red chilli powder, Chole masala, Salt and mix well. Add the cooked chickpeas/ garbanzo bean/ chana along with the water and continue to cook covered. Simmer for a while until the gravy blends with the beans.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with puri or bhatura.


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    Car Rental in Angola


    Angola is booming and car rental at the Luanda Airport provides a perfect means to see much of the city together with other attractions in Angola. There are several car rental companies operating out of the Luanda Airport including Avis, Sixt, Enterprise, EuropeCar, EasyTerra and much more. Apart from the Airport in Luanda, car hire in Angola is also available in the main Luanda city centre together with other cities in Angola such as Huambo, Benguela, Lobito, Lubango, Namibe, Kuito and Menongue. 

    Avis Car Rental Luanda
    Avis Rent a Car Angola branch is available at the Luanda International Airport in Luanda. In addition to the rental services for very quality cars of every model, Avis also provides additional frills such as Avis Preferred Services which comes with several special services and discounts. There is a range of rental cars available at the Avis Rent a Car Luanda Airport counter ranging from economy to luxury cars. Fuel  is relatively cheap retailing at $0.75 per liter. For information on whether the Avis cars can be driven across the order to Namibia, Botswana or Zambia, contact the local Avis Rent a Car offices in Angola. Avis Angola Contact: +244 222 321551 . The Avis counters at the Luanda International Airport are open from Mon to Sat from 0630 to 2030.
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    EuropeCar car hire in Angola services is available at six locations in the country. You can rent EuropeCar at the Luanda Hotel Alvalade, the Luanda Hotel Tropico, the International Airport, the Luanda Rianha Ginga, Polo Automovel Talatona Station, TDA Coquieros Workshop Station and Vauco Mayo Workshop Station. For information on EuropeCar Car Rental at the Luanda International Airport, check out the  website. You can make savings of up to 25% by booking online.

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    Sixt provides car hire services in Angola. Sixt Car Hire Luanda services are available at two locations in the Angolan capital: the Luanda International Airport and the Luanda Hotel de Convencoes. Make a call or email Sixt. Additional information is also available on the Sixt website. The Sixt Express Card services are available here together with 24h services and after hours return.


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    Travel Guide to Luanda in Angola


    It is sometimes called the Future Monaco of Africa or the Future Dubai of Africa. The Angolans call it Africa’s Manhattan. These names reflect the fair degree of optimism that people have in the Angolan future as the petrodollars are quickly transforming the skyscrapers, the beaches, the real estate and pretty much everything that you can think of. While the security could still be an issue, the Angolan government takes security matters quite seriously. A few years ago, thousands of West Africans (mostly Nigerians) and Lebanese in Luanda were deported for engaging in petty crime. With so much to see in this booming economy, many might be interested in the Angolan Travel 101. So what you should you take note if you are planning to travel to Luanda?

    VISA
    This is the hard part. You must have an invitation from someone inside Angola. This could be a friend, your organization or company. Fortress Angola has the most stringent border policy in Africa and people don’t just walk into the country like in East African countries, West African countries or even South Africa. There are cases of people who have waited for months and have still been denied VISAs.  If you are a tourist, the luckiest you can get is a 5 day or 15 day transit VISA that allows to get into the country stay briefly. The Angolan government is enforcing this policy as it fears there will be an influx of immigrants from other countries who might take jobs away from the locals. The best place to get an Angolan Visa is at a nearest Angolan embassy or consulate in your country.

    Airlines to Angola
    The Angolan capital Luanda is served by numerous airlines including Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, TAAG Angola Airlines, South African Airways, British Airways, Emirates, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, TAP Portugal and Iberia. The Angolan Airline Sonair owned by the giant Angolan oil company Sonangol provides express services between Houston and Luanda mainly for oil executives while also serving various domestic routes.

    Yellow Fever Certificate
    This is mandatory. Without a yellow fever certificate, you will face a lot of difficulty getting past the immigration officials.

    Getting Around Luanda
    You can get around Luanda in public service vehicles (Candongueiros). There is a fleet of new buses that you can use to get around the city. You may also get around the city in personal cars or through car rental services (Next post on Angola will cover car rental services in the city). While the Angolan roads have undergone renovation in recent years, the traffic in Luanda can be painful. Parking can also be a problem in Luanda. This is a city that was planned for half a million people and now has some 5 million people or 25% of the Angolan population.

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    Accommodation is another of Luanda’s pitfalls. Remember that this is the second most expensive city in the world after Tokyo. A decent hotel will likely set you back some $400 to $600 per night. It is important to make reservation in advance as the hotels are mostly fully booked by various visitors and executives.

    Dining in Luanda
    Another of Luanda’s main disadvantages is the cost of food. Angola imports almost everything. With such a consumer based economy, prices of common consumer items have skyrocketed. For example, a 500ml soda costs between $8 and $10. In Kenya, the same costs between $0.40 and $2 depending on the establishment. To illustrate further the costs of food in Luanda and  Angola in general, a regular lunch will cost you $30; in Kenya the same costs $7 on average. A great diner in Angola will set you back $70, something that costs $25 in Kenya on average.  To get by on a daily basis, you will need an average of $150 for meals.

    Communicating
    You need to learn some basic Portuguese if you are visiting Angola. The Portuguese influence in the country is quite extensive. Remember that Portugal had a presence in this country for almost 500 years. In restaurants, you will probably need a translator to make orders. The same applies to everything else. With some basic Portuguese, you can easily get by in Angola.

    Sightseeing
    There are lots of attractions in Luanda and Angola. Next posts will cover top attractions in Angola.



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    Methi Corn Aappe


    This recipe is inspired by the Corn Aappe Recipe I had posted long time back.. I thought little taste change in same recipe would bring variation and thats how this one came to life :)

    Methi Corn Aappe
    Ingredients
    4 Cup Sweet Corn
    2 Cup Rawa
    4 Green Chillies
    1 Cup Methi Leaves
    1 Cup Coriander Leaves
    1/2 Spoon Garlic Paste
    1/4 Spoon Ino
    Salt to taste

    Method
    • In a mixie, crush together green chilies and corn till smooth paste.
    • Add in salt, rawa, garlic paste and mix.
    • Add in finely chopped methi leaves and coriander leaves and mix.
    • Add in ino and if required little water and make batter by mixing well.
    • Heat the aappe pan and sprinkle drop of oil in the pan and pour in spoon of batter in each appe cup.
    • Cook the appe till they become brown, flip and let it cook till the other side browns too, serve hot

    Notes
    If using frozen sweet corn microwave them for couple of minutes so that making paste is easier.

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    Duc Huong Sandwiches


    All sorrows are less with bread. ” ~Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote


     
     



    6825 Stockton Blvd Ste 200, Sacramento, CA 95823. (916) 428-1188.

    Years ago, I got hooked on banh mi at New Paris Bakery on Stockton Blvd. It was cheap, tasty, fresh...and cheap...oh wait, did I already mention that? When New Paris closed, I was devastated. You see, they made the best baguettes in town. Their bread was the perfect amount of crunchy on the outside and was soft as a cloud inside. I gave up banh mi for awhile after they shuttered their doors. Eh, I didn't need all those carbs, right? Eventually though, I began to miss my sandwiches and got talked into going to Huong Lan. Turned out that they serve up a delicious banh mi and the bread there was good (though not great). It satiated my banh mi cravings...that is until recently. Awhile back, I noticed that their sandwiches had got slightly smaller and the bread wasn't quite as tasty (sometimes even stale). So I started looking around and came across Duc Huong across the street. The banh mi there are comparable (fresh veggies and tender meat), the shop is clean and the staff is super nice. There's been a few times that I wished that they could put in a little more meat and slap on a wee bit more mayo...but those thoughts are tossed aside once I bite into the bread. Oh, the bread! The bread is delish and has the most wonderful aroma! It's almost like the bread that I used to get at New Paris Bakery. Light and airy with a delicate glossy, crunchy exterior. Even better news, is that they sell their baguettes as well as these fantastic sandwich rolls. They have sesame and wheat usually up front in the cases but if you order at the counter, they have freshly baked garlic rolls. Buy the garlic rolls! They're quite big (think roughly the size of a mini-Nerf football) and are only 4 for a $1. They're great for making sandwiches at home (which is what I do since I can stuff as much filling as I want in them) or for just noshing on with some soft cheese or pate. If you don't see them on the bread rack right behind the cashier, just ask; they'll bring out some fresh out of the oven ones from the back.



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    Angola Boom sees Development of Africa’s Largest Airport


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    Angola is intent on taking the sheen away from South Africa in order to become the top investment destination in Africa in the coming decades.  This ambition has seen the country embark on many ambitious projects aimed at positioning the nation globally and diversifying the economy to attract future FDI.

    The Angolan Social Housing Project
    Early in last week, the world got a glimpse into Angola’s ambition with what was reported by international media as a “ghost city” built by the Chinese. This “ghost city”, according to BBC, is actually a mega housing project that is still under construction and will house Angola’s burgeoning middle class.  But this is just the tip of the iceberg going by the various real estate development projects lined up in the country most of which are being developed by foreign companies in partnership with the Angolan Government.

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    According to the Angolan Government and the China International Fund, the Luanda International Airport is being constructed to cope with increased business traffic and logistical operations in the country as a result of the economic boom. Long term goals will involve positioning the airport is alternative to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg for routing passengers to East, Central and West Africa. The New International Airport Luanda will be the largest in Africa with a capacity 13.152 million passengers per year.  The cargo terminal building will have an area of 6200 square metres with a capacity of 35,000 tonnes per year. The airport will be completed within the next two years.
    The road to the New International Airport Luanda. The Airport will be the largest in Africa

    The New Luanda International Airport
    Angolan National Administration Complex
    The seat of the Angolan Government will certainly rival that of Washington in terms of the scale and architectural splendor.  Following the reunification of Angola in 2002 after a 26 year civil war, this magnificent seat of power will be a symbol of the country’s renewal. Below is an impression of the future Angolan seat of power already under construction. This new complex is something that has no equal in Africa and will include the Angolan Presidential Place, Parliament House, the Angolan Supreme Courts, Ministerial offices, museums and conference facilities. From the architectural models, this will certainly be one of Luanda’s greatest attractions.
    The Angolan National Administration Complex

    The Luanda Bay Waterfront
    This is probably the most beautiful waterfront in Africa. Construction began some three years ago and today, it is one of the touristiest locations in Luanda and a major attraction for locals and tourists alike.

    Luanda Bay Waterfront

    Angolan VISA
    As many travelers have discovered, getting an Angolan VISA is more difficult than even the US VISA. You to apply 3 months or 6 months in advance and you need an invitation from someone or company inside Angola. This can include a friend or your employer. You can only get an Angolan VISA  inside your country although it is also possible to get one in neighboring countries like South Africa or DRC. However, the effort is worth it as Angola is one of the most beautiful and dynamic nations in Africa. With beautiful landscape, beautiful African culture influenced by 1000 year old Bakongo and Lunda Empires together with a 400 year old Portuguese imprint, Angola offers something that is certainly unique in Africa. Not even East Africa’s safari’s or South Africa’s great attraction will compare to the magnificent Angola with its beautiful Atlantic city now dubbed the future Dubai of Africa or the future Monaco of Africa.



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    (Beer Battered) Goat Cheese Stuffed Squash Blossoms



    Happy Monday! Surprisingly, I haven't been doing much cooking for the past week, just enjoying the holidays and the weekend. With 4th of July being midweek, it felt like there were two weekends to me. Did you do anything fun for the 4th? Mr.S., the kidlets and I attended a block party at his cousin's in East Sac, complete with taco truck then afterwards went home to light a huge pile of fireworks with another cousin that was visiting from Louisiana. It was a blast but I'll admit I'm one of those grade-A worriers when it comes to fireworks...in fact, I probably am a lot like the mom in Christmas story who keeps saying, "You'll shoot your eye out!!" except I'm constantly harping, "You'll blow your eye out!" or "Watch those fingers!" What a buzzkill, I know...but don't worry, Mr.S. more than makes up for my incessant warnings. He LOVES to light stuff on fire, it's that pyro gene that most boys (and men) seem to possess. He's not as obsessed as his neighbor a few blocks away though, who was lighting gigantic fireworks. I'm not sure where he got them but his fireworks show lit up the whole neighborhood's sky and could seriously put Cal Expo to shame. It was so pretty!

    The kidlets lighting some fireworks

    When Saturday rolled around we decided to pack the kidlets up along with a picnic and head to the beach. The weather was nice and cool by the coast and we had a fun time frolicking in the waves. No one wanted to come home since we heard that Sacramento was a stinky hot 101 degrees. Gah!

    Sunday buzzed by for me- farmers' market and a mimosa brunch with a fantabulous friend and then off to a birthday BBQ for Mr.S.'s big bro. The BBQ was quite enjoyable (tri-tip, panzanella and pasta salads, grilled asparagus and a decadent red velvet birthday cake). If it hadn't been for a horrendous migraine that snuck up on me halfway through the festivities, I would have said it was an A+ Sunday.

    So I'm back to the regular week with no BBQs, taco trucks or birthday cake...I'm going to have to cook my own meals today. When my friend Cate and I were at the farmers' market yesterday, squash blossoms were everywhere and cheap! I guess edible flowers are the rage? I picked up a dozen for $2. 

    Now I've cooked with squash blossoms before and know that they get wilty pretty quick; so I knew I needed to cook them ASAP. Hmmm...quesadillas? Soup? No, no...wait! Stuffed squash blossoms! I made these last year- stuffed them with goat cheese and then deep fried them in a light beer batter. Mmm, they were delicious and definitely worth another go round. At this point you're probably thinking, "Cheese? Beer batter? Frying? Is this girl loco? It all sounds so heavy!" I assure you it's not, the end result is a delicate savory dish with a delightful melding of flavors.


    (Beer Battered) Goat Cheese Stuffed Squash Blossoms

    Ingredients

    12 squash blossoms
    canola or vegetable oil, for deep frying
    6 oz. goat cheese (bring it to room temp so it's easier to work with)
    2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
    2 tablespoons fresh herbs (sage, parsley, thyme, oregano, basil- use whatever you like...)
    1/2 cup beer (stay away from using a super heavy beer like a port of stout)
    1/4 cup flour
    1/4 cup corn starch
    1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    1 large egg, beaten
    sea salt and freshly ground pepper

    Instructions

    1. Gently wash the squash blossoms and allow to dry. Cut off stems and pinch off the stamen.

    2. In a mixing bowl, combine: goat cheese, scallions, fresh herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

    3. In another bowl, mix batter ingredients together: beer, flour, corn starch, baking powder and egg.

    4. Stuff each squash blossom with a tablespoon of the cheese mixture. You can use your fingers and a spoon to do this or you can pipe it in there with a pastry bag. Twist the top of the blossoms to close.


    Stuffed

    5. Heat oil in heavy-bottomed pan or pot over medium.

    6. Once the oil is hot (you want it to be about 375 degrees F), lightly dredge the stuffed blossoms through the beer batter (coating it evenly) and place in pan. Take care not to crowd the blossoms in the pan.

    7. Cook until batter takes on a light, golden brown color- about 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer blossoms to a paper towel to drain for a few minutes.

    8. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Eat while they're still warm.

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