A Place to Remember When I was sixteen years of age, my Gram, Aunt Jamie, and I went to Scotland. We visited many places, such as Edinburgh, Sterling, and Dumfries. We also visited Arundel, Windsor, and London in England. The most exciting part of our trip was when we went and saw the house my Grandad born in and the family house. As I looked at those houses, I felt like I was home, I had found the place I was supposed to be. All my life I have known who I was and where I was from, I am Scottish
Thyme and oregano are both staple herbs in Mediterranean cooking. They both originated in that part of the world and feature heavily in the local cuisines. Another similarity between the two herbs is that they are both members of the mint family, which means that they have a lot in common in terms of flavor and pungency. Whether you are novice cook or have lots of experience in the kitchen, you may have questions about these herbs. Are there differences in flavor? Do they look the same? We will answer
of the factors that are very... ... middle of paper ... ...its possible use as a treatment for candidiasis (Marlete Brum Cleff). Oregano essential oil was examined in vitro against four human pathogenic yeasts, including Candida albicans, and was found to inhibit growth of all four yeasts examined (Amber Adams) You must think about the "side effects" of Oregano oil. Yes! You are right; there some "side effects", but you’ll desire these. The side effects this natural remedy are that it may also
There is no one recipe for taco seasoning or for any other blend of spices used to make Mexican cuisine. Since taco seasoning includes many of the same spices used in Mexican cuisine, you can expect it to have a lot in common with other Mexican-influenced seasoning blends like chili powder and fajita seasoning. If you want to make authentic-tasting tacos with the seasonings most commonly used in Mexican cuisine, you can do it the hard way by seeking out the herbs and spices individually and adding
Monarda fisctulosa had various uses for the Native Americans. This multipurpose plant may also be known as Bee Balm, horsemint, wild oregano, or many more. The most common name is bee balm due to the multitude of bees that are drawn in; some rest on the back side of flower petals, while others spread pollen between the plants. In total, there is approximately fifteen known species currently growing. The parts of the plant can be consumed in a variety of ways. The plant was, and still is, used to
sauteed or slow-cooked over a low flame. Very little is deep-fried and there are no heavy or creamy sauces. Most Cuban cooking relies on a few basic spices, such as garlic, cumin, oregano, and bay laurel leaves. Many dishes use a sofrito as their basis. The sofrito consists of onion, green pepper, garlic, oregano, and ground pepper quick-fried in olive oil. The sofrito is what gives the food its flavor. It is used when cooking black beans, stews, many meat dishes, and tomato-based sauces.
located laboratory test results were found at some concentration to kill or inhibit at least 25% of the bacterial species on which they had been tested, and 15 of these spices inhibited at least 75% of bacterial species Garlic, onion, allspice, and oregano were found to be the most potent spices: They inhibited or killed every bacterium they were tested on. Validity &
Essential oil is one of the natural products that are used by humans for a long time ago. This oil is extracted from various plants which contain a variety of essences that produce difference fragrant. Clarke (2002) defines essential oils as the “volatile product that is extracted by a physical process from single natural plant species and that has an odors and the composition characteristic of an essential oil from that species” (pp. 86-87). Essential oil is extracted by the dry distillation process
INTRODUCTION Packaging of foods is one of the final steps in food processing before storage and consumption and thus is a critical step for incorporating antimicrobial mechanisms particularly to control the post-processing contamination. Antimicrobial packaging is a promising form of active packaging to improve safety and shelf-life of food products. It is a novel development system which incorporates antimicrobial agent into a polymer film to suppress the activities of targeted microorganisms that
like juniper, yerba del manso, oregano, manzanilla, and osha. Juniper can be used for nausea, headaches, and even some bug bites. It is also used for ceremonial fires. “Of all the plants we gathered none was endowed with so much magic as the yerba del manso” (Anya 39). Yerba del manso could cure burns, sores, piles, colic in babies, bleeding dysentery, and even rheumatism. Oregano can be used for coughs, fever, asthma, and bronchitis. “We wandered on and found some oregano, and we gathered plenty because
When most people hear the word “Mexican”, a person instantly thinks of food. This is because Mexicans have been known through out America as a culture to have a variety of some of the best dishes. Hispanics males take pride in working, just as the females take pride in cooking. The women don’t do it just for the heck of it, they make a form of art and also competition. Every Mexican family has a person who competes with another, to see who can make the best dish. Mexicans have different dishes
Food pyramids Nutrition is one of the most important factors that influence health. By selecting proper nutrition and properly structured menu you enable your body to get all the necessary nutrients needed for normal functioning. In order to facilitate the selection of food or aid in the selection of food to ensure good health, the so-called food pyramids are formed. There are 4 types of food pyramid: 1. Mediterranean 2. Vegetarian 3. Asian 4. South American Mediterranean pyramid is considered the
The Day After I’ll never forget that night, wait I don’t even remember that night! All I remember was getting to the point where there was no way I could even think of driving. Some designated driver I was, luckily my friend didn’t drink much that Saturday night or it would have been the taxi for us. That might not have been such a bad thing, but what would I have written about if that had happened? The night ended very late, with enough liquor and beer in my stomach to get five people trashed
Enchiladas Rojas Michoacán Style Culinary arts are a big part of everyone's life and impacts everyone's life style in a unique way. For example, Mexican gastronomy is very authentic and full of very colorful and tasty flavors. A favorite Mexican dish many people enjoy are enchiladas rojas. Enchiladas rojas are a very traditional Mexican dish that is very delicious and flavorful. Mexican enchiladas rojas are made by simple ingredients mostly anyone can find in any hispanic supermarket. There are
Meanwhile, whisk the egg whites well with the oregano and Parmesan, if using. 5. Spread the artichoke mixture in the skillet, then pour the egg whites on top. Reduce to low flame and cover. Cook until egg whites are set. 6. Prepare the broiler. 7. Once the egg whites are set, transfer the pan into the
acne. This mixture of herbs is meant to be taken internally and the suggested dosage is one and a half teaspoon of the three herbs mixed, thrice a day. There are other herbs that need to be taken internally to heal acne. Such herbs are Echinacea, oregano and basil. For the apt dosage of the herb, it is better to consult the labels of each supplement given to you before you use it. the best part of all these herbs is that these can also be applied to the skin to enhance the healing results. Echinacea
“La Bandera” (The Flag) is a typical plate that came from the Dominican Republic .This dish has pass from generation to generation even children at age14 start cooking the traditional dish. “La Bandera” (The Flag) dish contains white rice, stewed red bean, and stewed chicken if you don’t like red bean or don’t have it at home don’t worry you could replace it with black or white bean. You are probably asking yourself what is so special about this plate? The special thing about this delightful dish
How to make pizza dough Ingredients: • 400 grams of all-purpose wheat flour • 1 teaspoon of fresh yeast (baker's yeast) • 200 ml of water • A pinch of salt • A pinch of sugar • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil Preparation of the dough: In a large plastic container mix the yeast and water. Add the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, stir a little with your fingers and begin to incorporate the wheat flour little by little. Add also the pinch of salt and sugar. Use only one hand to mix. At first you will
Almora 3 by human beings for slaughter. They run freely in town and easier to take care of, and suckling pig was a sought after delicacy. Stoves did not appear until the 18th century, and cooks had to know how to cook directly over an open fire. It is also their belief that pork is hot and moist and therefore it should always be roasted. The lowly roasted pig
The benefits of gardening There are many different types of hobbies, some for those who enjoy being indoors and some for those who live to be outside. Maybe you thrive on competition or enjoy the comfort of observing, regardless of how you like to spend your free time - no doubt there is something for everyone. For me, I feel that Gardening offers the most rewards and benefits to yourself and others. Regardless of age, gardening is an excellent way to reduce stress, boost your mood, increase exercise