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Cheese Ball Appetizers
2007-04-03 14:38:00
200 gr grated hard cheese3-4 cloves of grinded garlic100 gr mayonnaise20 gr butter100 gr chopped walnutDirections:Make balls from the mix of cheese garlic mayonnaise and butter then roll the balls into the chopped walnut.
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Cheesy Cheese
2007-03-31 09:21:00
"A dinner which ends without cheese is like a beautiful woman with only one eye."Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826)An ounce of cheese (equal to four dice) is considered one serving and provides 200 - 300 mg of calcium. Most adults, ages 19 to 50, need 1,000 mg of calcium per day and adults ages 50 and older need 1,200 mg of calcium per day. Since milk is one of the main ingredients, cheese also provides a good source of protein and vitamin B2, riboflavin. (Information from American Dietetic Association)Top 10 cheese facts: Cheese tastes best when served at room temperature (allow to sit wrapped on counter for at least one hour) You can't judge a cheese by its smell (some smellies are bland, some blandies are flavorful) Artisinal cheese is expensive because it's usually handmade, always available in limited batches & shipped fast to ensure freshness (you get what you pay for) Cut pieces so that everyone gets a bit of the rind (flavor varies from rind to center)Drinking plai...

The Mighty Caviar
2007-03-20 10:26:00
Wit ought to be a glorious treat, like caviar. Never spread it about like marmalade.- Noel CowardAirlines purchase about fifty percent of the world's caviar to serve to their first-class passengers.Caviar isn't only a delectable dish; it's also a choice skin-care ingredient. Fish eggs are rich in the proteins and amino acids that promote cell renewal.Nutrition Facts:Per 100 grams: * Calories: 270 * Protein: 25 grams * Fat: 17 grams * Cholesterol: 440 mg * Sugar: 4 gr * Sodium: 1,700 mg * Potassium: 164 mg * Phosphorus: 330 mg * Calcium: 51 mg * Vitamins: D, A, C, B2, B44, B12 and PPFor Caviar Canapés6 slices of Vienna bread or brioche2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened4 oz red caviarSpread bread slices with butter. Top with a layer of caviar, and a few slices of pickled onions. Serve with champagne or sparkling white wine.Caviar Toasts5 thin slices firm, white sandwich bread2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted2 to 3 tablespoons crème fraiche or sour cream1 ounce caviarB...
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Exotic Ice Cream Receipt
2007-03-12 14:13:00
Exotic Ice Cream 1 kg vanilla ice cream1cup dried apricots1cup raisins100 cup dried pineapple100 gr walnut50 ml rumDirections:Blend in the dried fruits and walnuts in a blender. Add the rum to the ice cream mix together with the walnuts and dried fruits. Put to freeze for one hour.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away
2007-03-05 17:59:00
Apples Facts:· High in fiber· High in vitamin C and potassium· Low in Sodium· Almost fat-freeOne apple provides one fifth of the recommended daily intake of fiber.Apples aids digestion and may help reduce cancer and heart disease.The complex carbohydrates in apples give your body a longer, more even energy boost compared to high-sugar snacks. Snacking on apples can keep you going throughout the day.Apples provide boron, an essential trace element that helps harden bones. Strong bones help prevent osteoporosis.(source:http://www.nyappleco untry.com)Light apple salad1/5 can pineapple chunks, drained1 small thinly sliced celery root1 thinly sliced apple1 tablespoon raisins1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnutsMayonnaise, to moistenDirections:Gently stir the pineapple, celery, apple and the raisins.Before serving, add enough mayonnaise to moisten, sprinkle with walnuts.
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Introducing some FACTS
2007-02-20 21:23:00
1. Coca-Cola would be green if coloring weren’t added to it.2. Honey is the only food that does not spoil. Honey found in the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs has been tasted by archaeologists and found edible.3. The worlds oldest piece of chewing gum is 9000 years old!4. Half of the world’s population live on a staple diet of rice.5. In France, people eat approximately 500,000,000 snails per year.6. There are about 100,000 bacteria in one liter of drinking water.7. Within 2 hours of standing in daylight, milk loses between half and two-thirds of its vitamin B content.8. It Takes 3500 Calories To Make A Pound Of Fat!9. Peanuts are used in the manufacture of dynamite.10. It has been traditional to serve fish with a slice of lemon since the Middle Ages, when people believed that the fruit’s juice would dissolve any bones accidentally swallowed.11. The Average Person Eats Almost 1500 Pounds Of Food A Year!12. Milk chocolate was invented by Daniel Peter, who sold the concept to his neig...
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