I’m so late on your pain situation, I hope you’re feeling better or will feel better soon. Just wanted to say you don’t have to worry about updating when you’re hurting or even just not inspired in the moment. Take your time, I’m sure we’ll still be here waiting for you and your lovely stories when you’re ready.

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i just feel so bad for keeping everyone waiting. i wanna entertain!! and bring joy!!!! but of course instead im banging my head against stuff and then making rant posts abt it lol EMBARRASSING !!!!!!

also yea it feels much better than it did 7 hrs ago, i even got some sleep eventually, and my ice was ready by the time i woke up and all that. i just need to stop being lazy and eat smth and then itll be a great day. i'll be fine by tomorrow <3

My Kitchen Essentials 

One of my favorite things about having my own apartment has been having my own kitchen. Furnishing the rest of my apartment was an expensive and sort of stressful process. The kitchen however has been a lot more fun because I inherently find kitchen gear more interesting and had enough of the basics to get started without breaking the bank. Because I keep my meals simple and only work with ingredients that I enjoy, I genuinely love cooking for myself. I shared my peanut butter overnight oats and tofu rice bowl recipes in a post about Sunday meal prep a few months ago, but am hoping to share more of my go-to meals in a proper recipe format. 

The core essentials that I brought from home include a 10-inch cast iron pan, a 1.5-quart stainless steel pot, a small wooden cutting board, a pairing knife, a chef's knife, and a pair of scissors. I also brought a basic set of dry measuring cups (¼ cup, ⅓ cup, and ½ cup) and measuring spoons. While I haven’t done any baking here and don’t follow recipes when cooking for myself, the measuring cups have been really useful for cooking various grains. A few items that I brought but haven’t used include a lemon juicer, a garlic press, and a silicone pastry brush. As for non-cooking kitchen basics, I was fortunate enough to be handed down a set of both dishes and silverware and to be gifted a nice wooden salad bowl. I also brought a utensil crock, a mini teapot, two mugs, two glasses, and a few food storage containers from home. 

To further round out my setup, I picked up a sieve (which I use for rinsing rice), half and quarter-rimmed sheet pans (which I currently primarily use for baking tofu and green beans for my rice bowls), a wooden spatula, and a potholder. I love cheese, so a personal essential of mine is a grater. I use it to grate cheddar for my cheesy polenta (which I serve with chicken apple sausage and peppers), pecorino romano for carbonara, and parmesan for Caesar salads among other things. I may eventually add a box grater to my setup, but have thus far been happy with this paddle-style grater that I picked up on my first full day in Washington State. Another item that I bought immediately, but have not personally used is a pair of kitchen tongs. (They did come in handy though for a work picnic). While I don’t regret the purchase per se, this just goes to show the true value of starting with the bare minimum and slowly building out your setup as you discover the limitations through experience. Other kitchen essentials that I picked up but that aren’t directly used for cooking include an airtight container for my rice, a glass food storage container for my lunch, a dish drying mat, sponges, and dish soap. 

It’s not essential, but one fun recent addition to my kitchen is the rice cooker I got for Christmas. The resulting rice is notably better than my stovetop rice, but I will note that it doesn’t exactly save time as the rice is supposed to soak for 30 minutes, cook for 15, and steam for another 15. Another important note is that the measuring cup that comes with the cooker is only about ¾ cup. Thus, when I made my first batch of rice I was a bit thrown off and only had enough rice for three rice bowls instead of my usual four. I made a double batch the second time around which allowed me to create five rice bowls instead. 

While I’m not set up for baking or cooking for a crowd, I truly do have all that I need to cook for myself. Nonetheless, I’m excited to continue building out my kitchen! A few items that I’m considering adding at some point in the future include a kitchen scale, a larger pot, a mixing bowl, a meat thermometer, an immersion blender, and an ice cream maker. We’ll see though because I’m not yet convinced that these items would get regular enough use to justify the cost and space they’d take up in my small kitchen. 

Karamele Cakes & Bakery | Online Cake Delivery

Karamele has its origins in Nutritionist and Dietician Kanpuriya Khanna’s attempts to bring healthy desserts to family meals and gatherings. In due course she introduced these hand crafted desserts to her patients; it was her attempt to help them adopt a healthier lifestyle while satisfying their sweet cravings. Today Karamele has grown from just healthy desserts to include breads, cookies, granolas and ice creams in their range.

At Karamele, care reigns supreme and so all food items are manufactured and packed in-house. Every aspect of the overall process is personally supervised by Kanpuriya herself.

The Karamele range of products can also be pre-ordered to be vegan.

Using quinoa flour, walnut four, oats flour, almond flour, nuts and seeds; Karamele ensures that these mouthwatering delights are rich in protein, iron, calcium, fibre and antioxidants.

All products are free of eggs, refined sugar, maida, artificial colours, preservatives and flavourings.

So whether one is trying to lose weight, just live a healthy life or cope with dietary restrictions; Karamele is here to help each one’s efforts.

A trained nutritionist and dietitian, my journey of working with dietary restrictions started in 2000 when my mother was diagnosed with gluten and dairy intolerance. When my daughter was one year old, I discovered that she was allergic to certain foods including eggs, berries, yeast, etc. My son too was born with food allergies and this meant that I started baking furiously for them so that they could indulge safely. I experimented with alternate flours and natural sugars. Soon I was bringing healthy desserts to my family meals and gatherings.

In due course I introduced these hand crafted desserts to my patients.

Today, Karamele has grown from just healthy desserts to include breads, cookies, granolas, donuts and more.

We ensure that our mouthwatering delights are rich in protein, iron, calcium, fibre and antioxidants. All our products are free from eggs, refined sugar, maida/atta, artificial colours, preservatives and flavourings.

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A trained nutritionist and dietitian, my journey of working with dietary restrictions started in 2000 when my mother was diagnosed with gluten and dairy intolerance. When my daughter was one year old, I discovered that she was allergic to certain foods including eggs, berries, yeast, etc. My son too was born with food allergies and this meant that I started baking furiously for them so that they could indulge safely. I experimented with alternate flours and natural sugars. Soon I was bringing healthy desserts to my family meals and gatherings.

In due course I introduced these hand crafted desserts to my patients.

Today, Karamele has grown from just healthy desserts to include breads, cookies, granolas, donuts and more.

We ensure that our mouthwatering delights are rich in protein, iron, calcium, fibre and antioxidants. All our products are free from eggs, refined sugar, maida/atta, artificial colours, preservatives and flavourings.

Karamele has its origins in Nutritionist and Dietician Kanupriya Khanna’s attempts to bring healthy desserts to family meals and gatherings. In due course she introduced these hand crafted desserts to her patients; it was her attempt to help them adopt a healthier lifestyle while satisfying their sweet cravings. Today Karamele has grown from just healthy desserts to include breads, cookies, granolas and ice creams in their range.

At Karamele, care reigns supreme and so all food items are manufactured and packed in-house. Every aspect of the overall process is personally supervised by Kanupriya herself.

The Karamele range of products can also be pre-ordered to be vegan.

Using quinoa flour, walnut four, oats flour, almond flour, nuts and seeds; Karamele ensures that these mouthwatering delights are rich in protein, iron, calcium, fibre and antioxidants.

All products are free of eggs, refined sugar, maida, artificial colours, preservatives and flavourings.

So whether one is trying to lose weight, just live a healthy life or cope with dietary restrictions; Karamele is here to help each one’s efforts.

Discovering New Ingredients on a Plant Based Diet

Ok, so I was ready to start cooking. Looking through recipes there were plenty of foods I recognised and others I didn't know about yet. There were things like pasta, potatoes and pitta breads. Some of the lovely carbs that I know well. I have been a keen cook for most of my life but I was learning there was so much more to the plant based pantry. I intend to break down my findings for you, in a not-too-factual sounding way.

When I thought about plant based meals I had visions of lots of porridge and many things with chickpeas in them. Yes there are oats and also the chickpeas but let me tell you a bit about what else I have discovered.

We'll start with one of the absolute basics and a favourite in our home: the humble Tofu. Made from soybeans it is a source of complete protein, rich in calcium and magnesium and low in calories. Reasonably priced and available almost everywhere it is a very useful ingredient. Tofu doesn't have a strong flavour of its own so we can go to town and dress it up with our favourite herb and spice mixes, simple soy sauce or a mouthwatering marinade. Used in stir fries and curries it holds it shape and texture really nicely. It can be fried, baked, scrambled, grilled, breaded, crumbled and sautéed but don't let these suggestions limit you. It really is as simple as opening the pack, giving it a little rinse and patting it dry with some kitchen paper or a clean dry towel and you are good to go. It does not need much cooking, just a warming through, so it can be added closer to the end of the making of a curry for example and for this I would chop it into bite size chunks.

I would encourage you to try cooking a dish using Tofu as your source of protein and see how you get on. Adapt a recipe and give it a go. A personal favourite of mine is to scramble the Tofu (crush the bite sized chunks with the back of a fork), add mixed dried herbs and a pinch or two of turmeric, sauté in a pan with a little sunflower oil and serve on some hot buttered (I use Flora plant-based) wholemeal toast for a tasty weekend breakfast.

My main aim with this blog is to demystify the Plant Based diet and I'm looking forward to sharing more with you next time.

PIES

When was the pie invented?

The Ancient Egyptians were the first to invent a dish close to what we know as a pie today. They had a honey filling covered in a crusty cake made from oats, wheat, rye or barley. A recipe for chicken pie was also discovered on a tablet carved prior to 2000 BC.

what can be in the national of Britain?

They gave us roads and running water and the Romans are also credited with giving us pie the first example of a meat filling enclosed in a basic pastry made of flour and oil can be traced back to ancient Rome.

Bake Off fans cry fowl over 'creepy' Ian's roadkill pies: Viewers left shocked after baker tells of 'passion' for using animals he finds in his creations

what I think people that can bake pies with dead or alive animals with I think is disgusting because it could carry insects and virus and diseases. but yet again if you haven't had anything eat in days so its understandable. using dead or alive animals was a good, yes's if you don't have enough ingredients but still disgusting.

Find a couple of other weird ones from around the world

Chimney Cake, Czech Republic

It's a sweet bread that looks like a chimney but taste like heaven! You are walking through the streets of Prague in the Czech Republic and you get a urge for something to nipple on. you found a small market full of street foods. Being in Prague, you know that the best you can try will be the chimney cake. But without knowing what that is you ask a local stall owner about it and he or she had gladly produces something that looks like well a chimney. Behind the stall owner are rows of hot spit with dough wrapped around them ,cooking over heart source. This is chimney, but what does it taste like, you ask ? well its sweet. Fill it up with some ice cream and its even sweeter.

While it's the official dessert of Hungary, the chimney cake has made its way to the Czech Republic, where it has been perfected into the favourite street food of locals and tourists alike.

This is a spiral pastry is so delicious that will want to shell out for a couple, just to make sure that you have something else to munch on while you continue to browse through the stalls of the local market.

what i think of the Chimney cake, i think its quite cool that they made it to a chimney, for me it looks extremely tasty

Poutine, Canada

This is an Canada's Unoffocial "Official side dish and street food." Many people have actually heard of Poutine, seemingly the office snack of Canada, but a lot of people may not know what they are. Well, it is so popular in Canada that city of Ottawa actually has a Poutine Festival where you can try over 100 different types of recipes for the street food snacks, along with contests that related to the stuff. So what is anyway? It is probably one of the simplest street food out there, just smothered fries. Smothered with cheese curds and gravy, to be exact. Poutine mean "messy," and this street food really is not meant to be eaten without a fork. But imagine when you bite into the cheesy gravy gooeyness covering the crispy hot fries. you will be glad that you stopped at the festival in Ottawa or at any of the street vendors throughout Canada that sell Poutine. Not exactly a delicacy, but definitely something associated with Canada and warm home-cooked snack or side dish or light meal. Poutine puts together some of the greatest flavour's into a food combinations that is not to be missed if you happen to be visiting Canada. Of course, it is so simple to make that you can find it else where, including if you want to make it yourself.

what i think of the Poutine of fries, i think its quite unique how they mixed gravy and cheese with the fries and it actually looks quite nice to eat.

Biltong, South Africa

This is south Africa , Now that's jerky!. In south Africa, you keep hearing about something called "biltong" and you figure you figure you should investigate what is it. In the streets of a Johannesburg, you stop in a little shop with a sign advertising that they have the best Biltong available. Inside, you see another sign above racks of what looks like dried meat. Beef jerky? Not exactly, you are told. It is jerky, but is is an exotic animals, like ostrich and kudu. But, is it still jerky? The shop owner shakes his head and declares that is it cured in apple cider vinegar or malt vinegar then rubbed with spices like black pepper, coriander, and brown sugar. This is getting interesting. The slices are very thick, bordering on small slabs of meat, so you buy one, maybe two for good measure. This is unlike any jerky you have ever tried. The flavour is so intense, so concentrated, it tastes different that you have expected, partly because it is such a thick piece of meat. You are told that it is not smoked. It is jerky at its essence. Stepping back out into the street, you decided that you made a good choice stopping and seeing what Biltong is all about.

Day 278

The basic idea was sound, after all it was the end of the week and grocery shopping was a thing that just had to get done. Normally, it was done on a Saturday, after exercise lessons (because I’m a lazy ass who needs to be supervised). Now that the daylight hours lasted all the way until 9 p.m. it made more sense to do grocery shopping on Friday after work.

Then I can spend Saturday doing more laundry, I’m running out of skirts and underwear. Well… not out of skirts, but I know the sheets will need to be washed the week after and that has always been a task and a half, so laundry day on Saturday it was.

Where my plan went sideways were two facts:

I discovered I didn’t use all of my Aunt Kay’s gift cards from my last birthday (my birthday is this month)

One of these gift cards had enough money for two jars of ice cream from the specialty ice cream shop across the street.

Birthday Cake, one of my favourite flavours was a seasonal flavour in the month of May (perfect timing really)

So the plan was to get two jars of ice cream and shove into the freezer for later dates.

Then.. on a whim I decided, I am going to get a birthday cake milkshake, because why not? Though this could have also been the result of the fact I was waiting in line for 30 minutes because it was a Friday evening on a very warm day. Whatever the case, it was the thing I decided to do.

Here I was, walking back with a milkshake in one hand, and pulling my little shopping cart with the other when who did I see?

My mother.

It was like having your hand caught in the cookie jar. You know you shouldn’t have gotten that sugary treat, but you did it anyway and now you got caught because your parents were taking a walk. As I walked down the sidewalk to the crosswalk, I watched my mother wave my father onward as she waited for me.

I’m in so much trouble, because really a milkshake is logically too much sugar for my system.

And let’s kindly ignore the fact that while a few mouthfuls of real high quality dairy ice cream is fine, three scoops of ice cream in a milkshake is not. Even if you tried to limit the amount of dairy by switching the regular milk for oat milk (which is delicious by the way), and went with coconut whipped cream instead of the usual.

She looks at me once I finished crossing the road and asks.

“Do you need help?”

Even though I said no, she takes the milkshake anyway and walks alongside me. She comments how she didn’t even know the shop did milkshakes. Honestly, I didn’t either until a few days ago. Instead of commenting further on the milkshake that was sitting on her hand, she told me she was going to give me the rest of their strawberries because my parents were going to Toronto.

As if I was going to eat the strawberries in a timely manner but I can’t say no to strawberries.

Then she mentions how she’ll give me a piece of the apple cake she baked for me and her friend, and how she hopes dad doesn’t think it’s for his friends. In the end, she escorts me all the way to my place and hands me back my milkshake. I awkwardly ask if she wants a sip and she lets me know she’s not into those sorts of drinks.

I love my mom for putting up with my bullshit at times.

Maintaining A Balanced Weight For Lifelong

For a capable healthy diet try to eat complete protein. Animal proteins are usually complete, however contain a lot of saturated fats which people keeping meals diets should avoid. To obtain complete proteins from plant sources pair a grain (such as rice, wheat or oats) with a pulse (such as beans, lentils or chickpeas). A much more comprehensive healthy food list for pairing can easily be found a online or print well balanced meals guide. This combo actually good it's used in simple food recipes through world, like Jamaican rice 'n' beans and Indian dal with rice. The numbers of Middle Eastern healthy, easy recipes combining wheat (in couscous, bulgur and bread) and chickpeas (e.g. houmous, falafel) which help great diet foods for healthy dining. Drink lots of water when consuming lots of protein. Your will need it to keep digestion running economically. Keep your fiber high avert constipation.

Try new healthier foods and try foods you like, in the different suggestions. Use substitutes and replace fattier unhealthy food with healthier low-fat alternatives. As opposed to a beef burger, consider a chicken breast sandwich. Add super foods like sweet potatoes to your foods. Eat as much vegetables and fruits as they can. Don't develop a boring lettuce only salad. Make the meal tempting. Make a salad with lettuce, cantaloupe, honeydew, carrots, apple, raisins and various nuts. Take your meals from unhealthy to healthy, to get fun the earth .. Stop frying as well as begin baking. So break out of the grill, and cut the fat. I followed the diet to the letter, not cheating, going through the two week "induction" period, of minimal carbohydrate intake (almost NO carb intake, really), and tested my urine with no Keto sticks every morning, first things, to be sure that I was maintaining Keto. I got both decisions you're making . book at the diet and the Atkins Cookbook, and learned how help to make it some delicious food. Furthermore used the Atkins Shake mixes and canned shakes, for once i was at work in the morning, along with to gulp down an important breakfast. People are attracted to low-carb diets as the actual load loss may be drastic. Don't we all love instant results! The lot of Hollywood stars adopt a low-carb diet to drop a dress size to enjoy a film or remain thin, but those usually involve drastic cutbacks that might not be healthy and sustainable all things considered. There already been much discussion recently about whether the cyclical Ketogenic Diet can be maintained about the long period of time. The discussion usually focuses close to imbalance connected with low carbohydrate consumption. A part of the diet system includes carbohydrate loading to buy 36 hour period, usually on the weekends. In that time, a person free to eat carbohydrates. This does two features. First, it provides each dieter a motivation during the week; pizza on the weekend! Second, it replenishes the carbohydrates lost assists in balancing the system and giving energy for that next never-ending loop. If you'll be able to introduce more fish in to your diet yourself and your abilities more variety instead of just meat and veg or hot dogs. Things like homemade fish pie are linkedin profile great dish but are a healthy option with your family. You can discover a tremendous variety of this method, but ensure that also perform proper research to support your grounds for this methods. Since eating "good food" can also lead to a drop in pounds, it is crucial that you Keto Guidelines be aware of the effects on the human body. Why not kill two birds with one stone? In bodybuilding circles, it's very commonly accepted that chest is trained first and foremost in the bodybuilding weekend. How many "Day Ones" include a chest workout? Functioning! Have you ever tried to secure a clear flat bench on Monday at 6 pm in your gym? It's certainly quite difficult. In bodybuilding, placing chest at the forefront of the training is truly one of those standard tenets that are always applied. Others exist as well. Back is usually given its day, for it being comprised of so many smaller muscle tissue. Legs are given their own day, at the moment . at no more the week to grant the most possible time to recover after course .. Keto Dream and shoulders are ordinarily grouped as a couple. It's only the arms that are trained using a certain uncertainty.

Quaker Instant Oatmeal, 4 Flavor Variety Pack Can Be Fun For Everyone

Discovering how to produce oatmeal that you'll actually yearn for every early morning is a game-changer. Here are some examples: It goes with everything — all the vitamins you require, the carbs to sustain your muscles, vitamins to make certain an amino acid insufficiency that leads in a quick accumulation of cortisol and weight gain — all the protein supplements we need, vitamins to remain healthy and balanced, and body fat to acquire body fat. It also comes along with everything — the right volume to receive your physical body fat deposits. The secret is to refine the greatest base oats recipe, at that point shift up your toppings depending on the seasons and your state of mind. My new dish for springtime is a little even more granular. In this dish I like to produce it the warm, or cool, way. The "warmth" on the bottom of the soup has been produced through utilizing the chilly, or "honey-wet" approaches. While there's a plethora of oatmeal, groats, and grains that can easily go into your morning dish, we're making use of old-fashioned rolled oats for our go-to oatmeal dish. We've attempted the initial and incorporate a little dried cranberries and a sprinkle of fennel syrup to the glaze after it's carried out baking, but I feel like that's as well a lot of toppings, and it would create for something even more like a creamy smoothie without adding a lot sweets. Straightforward substances, simple directions, and lots of fiber and healthy protein produce the cherished healthy morning meal staple even more scrumptious than ever before. When it comes to cooking with veggies, this dish goes far beyond the everyday comfort food staples we rely on, all the technique to the extremely essential soups, sauces, and quick lunch foods. Along with the best ingredients, everything can have gone splendidly differently, but it isn't merely any much healthier, a lot more healthy, and extremely rich morning meal! Absolute best of all, it's absolutely customizable: Incorporate your beloved healthy mix-ins, such as fresh fruit, granola, or a dollop of nut butter or bind. It's likewise packed with various other flavors like turmeric extract, garlic, or ginger. Simply produce sure that the water in your touch isn't as well salted or acid. Some of the most preferred healthy and balanced mixes for water are coconut flour, fruit puree, soy products dressing, and coconut water. How to Create It Combine cereal, milk, water, sodium, and sugar-cinnamon in a moderate saucepan. Gradually include Look At This Piece , mixing until a combination comes to be tense and light brown, approximately 2 mins. Add to the rice noodles and prepare, stirring consistently, approximately one moment, about 3 moments. Stir in salt and a couple of decline of black pepper and, lastly, brown flour. Once everything is performed, take out and enable to cool down in a bowl or tiny saucepan over a low heat energy, covered. Bring to a blister, at that point lessen warmth to reduced. Pour in yogurt and ice cubes and incorporate vanilla. Provide with brownish sweets. Top along with your preferred bind, whipped cream, honey, or other leading. Recipe Notes If utilizing an air-tight cookie scoop the leading of your biscuit receives very tough, then you may only place on a cookie slab and bake until it break. Did you know that brown sugar (a sweetener, not only a sugar) has calories in its own right? Simmer uncovered for 3 to 5 mins till expanded, stirring sometimes. Minimize scorching to room temperature (but not boiling) just before using. Place chicken in an impermeable compartment on a baking sheet and allow trendy. Once chicken has cooled slightly, location chick back in baking slab. Repeat along with upcoming 2 to 4 hrs. To complete, position chick in a large mixing dish and sprinkle along with food preparation spray. Bake roughly 8 minutes. If poultry is in the center rack, transform it over. Clear away coming from warm and permit trendy slightly. Once a piece has been thoroughly cooled, incorporate the oil to a little saucepan or filter packed along with water. Include the garlic paste. Cook for 3-4 moments. Add the onions and prepare until see-through and beginning to brown. Include the poultry broth and prepare for a handful of mins till well-seasoned. In a separate pot include the cilantro and cook till soft (about 15 mins). Eliminate from heat and let amazing somewhat.

Drizzle each serving along with 1/2 teaspoon natural honey. In a huge saucepan, mix the flour, sugar, sodium, lime zest, paprika, and 1 tsp garlic particle; incorporate to the saucepan until incorporated. While the dressing is on warm, melt the egg whites effectively and stir usually. Pour right into a lightly floured recipe and proceed to mix all over; prepare over reduced heat energy, stirring from time to time, for 40 to 60 mins or up until golden.

Blog #1

Hello beautiful people! It is so lovely to meet you guys for the very first time. My name is Jessica Hill, and this is my first EVER blog! Now, you may be wondering, what exactly is the blog going to be about? Well, that’s simple. It’s about my life and anything interesting happening, but it is even bigger than that. In this blog, we are going to discover the most underrated coffee shop in Georgia. You see, I am a huge iced coffee fan, and I am sure you are too… because who isn’t? But, while Starbucks is super delicious, and I do love me a delicious Pumpkin Spice Latte, there are so many hidden gems that never get their chance to shine! I myself have a bad habit of always stopping at Starbucks, but I want to explore what is out there and support smaller businesses! So, I hope you guys join me on our journey to finding the best iced coffee in town, but before we get down to business, allow me to introduce myself a little bit better!

My name is Jessica, but you guys can call me Jess (everybody does)! Although I said my name was Jessica Hill, it is technically Jessica Stevens (I just haven’t changed it yet) because I just recently got married this past July to the love of my life. His name is Trevor, and he is just the most wonderful man. We met when I was in the 7th grade and he was in the 8th, and we both had major crushes on each other! Now, we are happily married and pursuing our goals together. Besides absolutely loving my husband, some of my favorite things to do are working out, cooking/baking, and traveling! My dream in life is to travel for work! My husband used to travel for a little bit before we started dating, and he lived in multiple places such as: Aruba, Hawaii, Colorado, etc. so our goal is to travel again together! My bucket list places are Alaska (northern lights), Italy, UK, and Australia! I love going to the gym and staying active. I was super athletic growing up and loved to play a multitude of sports, and I still do! I play in a beach volleyball league year round, and I love it! My most recent hobby I discovered I love is cooking/baking. I never used to before, but now that I am married and living on my own, I have experimented with lots of new recipes, and I have found a passion for cooking and baking! My banana bread is a killer. Well, that just about sums me up (the very short version… I’m a talker). I can’t wait to get to know you guys better. Now… let’s talk about our first coffee!

Our first contender is a new coffee shop that has opened up within the past year in my local downtown. The name is Bizarre Coffee!I have heard quite the chatter about it, but I never went to try it! So, it seemed fitting to go give it a chance today for this blog! My first impression of the shop was that it was very cute and aesthetically pleasing, although it is very small. There is no room inside but very few seating, but there are tables outside. The line was long and out the door, but it moved fast and I had my coffee within 10 minutes. Luckily for me, they had just launched their fall menu (and fall drinks are my favorite drinks)! I ordered an iced pumpkin cookie latte with oat milk! I also got a free brown chobani oat beanie (it’s super cute) for ordering my coffee with oat milk, so that was a huge plus! I absolutely loved this coffee! It was the perfect amount of sweetness ratio and the right amount of milk, although I wasn’t getting much of a pumpkin flavor. Personally, it just tasted like regular flavored coffee (still very good), which disappointed me because I am a huge pumpkin lover! I ordered a medium, and it was a good size! Although the price was almost $7 for this coffee! It was definitely a little on the pricey size, but for good reason! Overall, I did really enjoy this coffee shop! It is definitely worth the hype, and I see why it has such good reviews. I will definitely be coming back and trying some of their different flavors too (and maybe a bagel)! Overall, Bizarre Coffee is getting an 8.5/10!

It was so wonderful to meet you and properly introduce myself. I hope you guys follow me along on this journey! Stay tuned for the next coffee review!

-Jess 

3 All-natural Ways of Lowering Bloodsugar Levels

If you struggle with diabetes, it's important to find means of decreasing blood sugar degrees. There are countless methods for this objective. Here are three manner ins which might aid you lower blood glucose and also maintain you healthy and balanced. Maintaining a food diary is a crucial device to handle blood sugar level levels as well as maintain on your own notified concerning your condition. It is advisable to browse this website to learn more about A1c test kits.

Likewise, making a note of the foods you eat will certainly help you establish just how your body responds to each one. Taking care of stress and anxiety is a superb way of reducing blood glucose levels naturally. Anxiety can trigger the launch of hormones that raise blood glucose degrees. Taking care of anxiety and keeping a healthy and balanced diet are 2 methods that will certainly assist reduced blood glucose degrees.

Getting sufficient sleep each night can assist you maintain regular blood sugar level levels. Prevent alcohol consumption caffeine, as well, as it can boost the risk of diabetes. Taking daily walks can additionally aid manage blood sugar level levels. It's important to see to it that you're eating the right type of food for your requirements. High-fiber carbs like entire grains and oats will certainly assist you manage your blood sugar levels. Avoid trans fats, which are frequently discovered in business baked items and also fried foods.

It's also important to access least 7 hours of sleep. If you are a novice, you can begin with a simple exercise regimen. This will aid you develop your muscles as well as manage your blood sugar degrees. Including cardio exercise is an excellent method to lower blood sugar level. Cardiovascular workouts, such as vigorous strolls, involve huge muscle mass teams as well as raise your heart rate for an extended period of time. With the information provide here on how to use A1c test kits, now I know how to lower my a1c by self testing.

Strength-building workouts, on the other hand, engage large muscle teams as well as create muscle fatigue. These types of exercises will aid you keep typical blood glucose levels if you have type 2 diabetes mellitus. You'll see a considerable distinction in your blood sugar level levels if you add these 3 sorts of exercises to your normal workout regimen.

A number of natural herbs may likewise be advantageous for balancing blood sugar. Fenugreek seed, for example, is an effective herb made use of in Arabic culture. It is rich in soluble fiber as well as includes compounds that might boost the policy of blood sugar level. Studies have actually revealed that fenugreek can lower blood glucose degrees in kind 2 diabetics by as long as thirteen percent after meals. The weight of proof for fenugreek's blood sugar level lowering results is strong. Furthermore, this herb is secure for expectant ladies and contains only 2-5 grams of seeds daily. If you are major about decreasing blood sugar levels, it is smart to speak with your health care practitioner prior to implementing these herbs.

Nuts are a superb way to reduced blood sugar levels. Consuming nuts consistently has actually been connected to a reduced danger of heart problem and also type 2 diabetic issues. The healthy fats in nuts secure the heart and also minimize the risk of heart problem. Various other nuts that are useful for managing blood glucose degrees include walnuts and grew grain bread. These nuts are abundant in minerals and vitamins as well as have the possible to reduced blood sugar degrees. You can learn more about A1c test kits here: https://www.britannica.com/science/diabetes-mellitus.

37 Easy Camping Dinner Ideas To Make For Your Next Outdoor Trip

Summer is the best time to go camping. There are numerous ways to improve your cooking routine, even if you've been doing it for years. You'll be eating well in the woods with these simple skillet, skewer, and campfire recipes. Check out our favorite camping dinner ideas and foil pack recipes for even more outdoor eats. It's always fun to tell stories with your family while gazing up at the big blue sky. There are numerous things to do and items to pack to ensure that your trip goes as planned.

EASY CAMPING DINNER IDEAS

1. CHILI CAMPFIRE BAKE

Campfire Chili Bake Need a quick and easy campfire dinner that practically bakes itself? Because this Chili Campfire Bake is so quick and simple, I recommend offering to cook dinner while your partner sets up the tent. They'll still be erecting tent poles while you grab a fishing pole and head to the water. 2. CHEDDAR BBQ CHICKEN FOIL PACKETS

Barbecue Foil Packet Chicken Cheddar Barbecue Chicken Foil Packets are quick and easy to make, and they're ideal for quick summer grilling or cooking over an open fire on this year's camping trip. 3. HOT HAM AND PINEAPPLE CAMPFIRE SANDWICHES

Hot Pineapple Ham Sandwich These Hot Ham and Pineapple Campfire Sandwiches are quick and easy to make, and they're a big hit with the kids. The only thing faster than eating them is cleaning them up. Alternative Video: 9 Easy Camping Dinner Ideas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LioTUqDKrgU 9 Easy Camping Dinner Ideas Recommended Posts: - 29 Oh-So-Delicious Dinner Ideas for Hot Summer Nights - Frisch’s Big Boy Pizza Recipe (Homemade) - Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipes 4. EASY BAKED SHRIMP FOIL PACKETS

Shrimp Foil Packets Recipe A delicious whole, paleo, and gluten-free shrimp recipe! You can even substitute another favorite seafood for the shrimp. 5. PIE IRON TASTY TACOS

Pudgie Pie Tasty Tacos These Pie Iron Tasty Tacos are not only simple to make while camping, but they can also be made ahead of time! You can pre-make the packets or prep the ingredients so that everyone can make their own. 6. PARMESAN CHICKEN FOIL PACKETS

Chicken Parmesan Foil Packets These Parmesan Chicken Foil Packets are a complete meal in a foil packet. You can also prepare ahead of time and store in the freezer. After you've finished making your packets, place them all in a ziplock bag and use them to keep things cold.

CAMPING DINNER IDEAS FOR LARGE GROUPS

7. ITALIAN MEATBALL KABOBS

Italian Meatball Kabobs When the weather's hot and you're craving Italian food, try these delectably different kabobs. All you'll need to round out this summer meal is a green salad and some rustic bread. 8. COBB SALAD SUB

Cobb Salad Sub We transform Cobb salad into a sandwich masterpiece when we need a quick meal to share. I sometimes use tortillas instead of bread to make wraps. 9. SAUSAGE AND KRAUT BUNS

Sausage and Kraut Buns This dish has become a favorite at our church potlucks. Let's just say I'm in big trouble if I show up to a gathering and they don't! Try these sausage and kraut sandwiches over mashed potatoes for a fun dinner twist. 10. PORK AND BEEF BARBECUE

Pork and Beef BBQ The combination of beef stew meat and tender pork keeps friends and family coming back for more of these tangy sandwiches. For a fresh contrast, toss in some lettuce and tomato. 11. BANANA OAT PANCAKES

Banana Egg Oat Pancakes I used a muffin recipe to make these fluffy banana oatmeal pancakes. We enjoy them with strawberry jam for breakfast, supper, or just snacking. They're also delicious drizzled with maple syrup. 12. LAYERED PICNIC LOAVES

Layered Picnic Loaves This hearty sandwich, inspired by one I had at a New York deli, is a fan favorite among our football-watching friends. It's easy to transport to any gathering if you make it ahead of time. It's praised by both children and adults. 13. BRATWURST SUPPER

Bratwurst Supper After experimenting with a few bratwurst recipes, I discovered that this meal-in-one is ideal for camping because it grills to perfection in a heavy-duty foil bag. It's easy to season with onion soup mix and a little soy sauce and loaded with chunks of bratwurst, red potatoes, mushrooms, and carrots.

CAR CAMPING DINNER IDEAS

14. FRENCH DISH (PATE CHINOIS)

Pâté Chinois "French Dish" is a dish that has a special meaning for the three of us as French-Canadians because we all grew up eating it. It's a simple dish, but that's what makes it ideal for a camping trip. 15. KALE BACON WRAPS

Kale Bacon Wraps These filling party snacks, made with lean turkey, crisp bacon, and lightly dressed kale, use hummus instead of cream cheese for a healthier-fish take on one of the best make-ahead appetizers we know: tortilla roll-ups. 16. YELLOW CURRY

Yellow Curry This simple Thai Yellow Curry with chicken and vegetables is served with steamed rice. This recipe is easily vegan or vegetarian! 17. HUSH PUPPIES

Hush Puppies This Hush Puppies Recipe is the best easy southern food side dish, with crispy outer edges and soft, tender centers that have been lightly sweetened. They are, without a doubt, the best I have ever made or tried. 18. CARAMELIZED BANANA OATMEAL

Caramelized Banana Oatmeal Prepare yourself for the most decadent, delicious, and cozy bowl of oats you've ever tasted! Sweet and gooey caramelized bananas are served over creamy oatmeal in this caramelized banana oatmeal.

CAMPING DINNER IDEAS VEGETARIAN

19. BANANA BREAD PANCAKES

Banana Bread Pancakes Combining banana bread flavors with the classic camping breakfast: pancakes! These pancakes, topped with walnuts, sliced bananas, and maple syrup, make getting out of bed in the morning a little bit sweeter. 20. WEST AFRICAN SWEET POTATO PEANUT STEW

West African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Spinach If you're looking for something hearty, comforting, and healthy to eat while camping, this vegan sweet potato peanut stew is a must-try. 21. CAST IRON SKILLET CORNBREAD

Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread A simple cornbread recipe that can be made in a cast iron skillet over a campfire. On your next camping trip, pair it with a bowl of chili! 22. SOUTHWESTERN SWEET POTATO BEAN BURGER

Southwest Sweet Potato Bean Burger These veggie burgers are the perfect excuse to fire up the grill, thanks to the combination of healthy sweet potato, bean patties, and smokey southwestern spices. 23. DUTCH OVEN LASAGNA

The Perfect Dutch Oven Lasagna Layers of baked pasta, crispy melted cheese edges, flavorful tomato sauce, and fragrant Italian seasonings. Is there anything that compares to the mouthwatering perfection that is lasagna? 24. RED LENTIL SLOPPY JOES

One Pot Red Lentil Sloppy Joes These Red Lentil Sloppy Joes are a plant-based take on a camp favorite. Everything cooks in one pot, making cleanup a breeze! 25. GRILLED SWEET POTATO FAJITAS

Grilled Sweet Potato Fajitas These vegan campfire fajitas are a new take on an old classic, with grilled sweet potato "steaks," roasted peppers and onions, and a New Mexican chile marinade.

CAMPING DINNER IDEAS ONE POT

26. ONE POT PROTEIN PASTA

One-Pot-Protein-Pasta This super easy one pot camping meal delivers a ton of protein while remaining completely vegetarian by combining red lentil pasta with garlicky sautéed kale. 27. CAST IRON FRITTATA

Cast Iron Frittata This frittata is brimming with summer flavors like ripe tomatoes and fresh basil and topped with melty cheese. It cooks in a single skillet over a campfire or stove. 28. CHILAQUILES

Easy Chilaquiles Crispy tortillas simmered in a spicy tomato sauce with a few eggs on top. Chilaquiles are vegetarian and take less than 30 minutes to make! 29. CAMPFIRE NACHOS

Campfire Nachos A beloved happy hour staple is now available at a campground near you. What better way to end the day than with a cold beer, a warm campfire, and a big pot of cheesy nachos? 30. Read the full article

100% Clean and Natural Foods | Plant Based Foods | Karamele

Karamele has its origins in Nutritionist and Dietician Kanupriya Khanna’s attempts to bring healthy desserts to family meals and gatherings. In due course she introduced these hand crafted desserts to her patients; it was her attempt to help them adopt a healthier lifestyle while satisfying their sweet cravings. Today Karamele has grown from just healthy desserts to include breads, cookies, granolas and ice creams in their range.

At Karamele, care reigns supreme and so all food items are manufactured and packed in-house. Every aspect of the overall process is personally supervised by Kanupriya herself.

The Karamele range of products can also be pre-ordered to be vegan.

Using quinoa flour, walnut four, oats flour, almond flour, nuts and seeds; Karamele ensures that these mouthwatering delights are rich in protein, iron, calcium, fibre and antioxidants.

All products are free of eggs, refined sugar, maida, artificial colours, preservatives and flavourings.

So whether one is trying to lose weight, just live a healthy life or cope with dietary restrictions; Karamele is here to help each one’s efforts.

A trained nutritionist and dietitian, my journey of working with dietary restrictions started in 2000 when my mother was diagnosed with gluten and dairy intolerance. When my daughter was one year old, I discovered that she was allergic to certain foods including eggs, berries, yeast, etc. My son too was born with food allergies and this meant that I started baking furiously for them so that they could indulge safely. I experimented with alternate flours and natural sugars. Soon I was bringing healthy desserts to my family meals and gatherings.

In due course I introduced these hand crafted desserts to my patients.

Today, Karamele has grown from just healthy desserts to include breads, cookies, granolas, donuts and more.

We ensure that our mouthwatering delights are rich in protein, iron, calcium, fibre and antioxidants. All our products are free from eggs, refined sugar, maida/atta, artificial colours, preservatives and flavourings.

Karamele Cakes | Karamele Bakery | Kanupriya Karamele | Kanupriya Bakery

Karamele has its origins in Nutritionist and Dietician Kanupriya Khanna’s attempts to bring healthy desserts to family meals and gatherings. In due course she introduced these hand crafted desserts to her patients; it was her attempt to help them adopt a healthier lifestyle while satisfying their sweet cravings. Today Karamele has grown from just healthy desserts to include breads, cookies, granolas and ice creams in their range.

At Karamele, care reigns supreme and so all food items are manufactured and packed in-house. Every aspect of the overall process is personally supervised by Kanupriya herself.

The Karamele range of products can also be pre-ordered to be vegan.

Using quinoa flour, walnut four, oats flour, almond flour, nuts and seeds; Karamele ensures that these mouthwatering delights are rich in protein, iron, calcium, fibre and antioxidants.

All products are free of eggs, refined sugar, maida, artificial colours, preservatives and flavourings.

So whether one is trying to lose weight, just live a healthy life or cope with dietary restrictions; Karamele is here to help each one’s efforts.

A trained nutritionist and dietitian, my journey of working with dietary restrictions started in 2000 when my mother was diagnosed with gluten and dairy intolerance. When my daughter was one year old, I discovered that she was allergic to certain foods including eggs, berries, yeast, etc. My son too was born with food allergies and this meant that I started baking furiously for them so that they could indulge safely. I experimented with alternate flours and natural sugars. Soon I was bringing healthy desserts to my family meals and gatherings.

In due course I introduced these hand crafted desserts to my patients.

Today, Karamele has grown from just healthy desserts to include breads, cookies, granolas, donuts and more.

We ensure that our mouthwatering delights are rich in protein, iron, calcium, fibre and antioxidants. All our products are free from eggs, refined sugar, maida/atta, artificial colours, preservatives and flavourings.

If you've wondered what I'm up to.. welll. I've tried to make another foraged soup. But this time, I thought, it wouldn't be slimy. Because I wouldn't put any chickweed in it. And we discovered recently, chickweed that is cooked and blended becomes slimy.

So I used a lot of nettle, leek, potato, and wild onion broth. And the soup was... the soup, it, it was, slimy. It was incredibly slimy and I don't know who did it, was it leek??? Was it nettle?? Was it the POTATO? Which one of you two faced filthy plants forced me to eat a slimy soup TWICE IN ONE WEEK?!

I honestly am at my wits end with the slimy potato soup, I am going to try nettle+oat milk next, if this one turns slimy too, then it's just going to be baked patties of foraged food, and soups can just be from garden food + slime free. Gods.

I've been also running very low on my dried yarrow supply and I was getting worried, because it's not yet starting to bloom, and I need it for my menstrual cramps, so I kept just using less and less. I also made a plan, that this year, I would gather more yarrow than it fits into my little jar, and I would store it in a dark place. Because dried plants stored in transparent jars actually fade with time and lose color and scent and they get less effective, and if I was smart I'd keep them in dry bags in the dark cupboard.

Then one day I went to clean my cupboard because it was really messy and I found just bags of stored goods that I completely forgot I had. I found a whole bag of dried dill, dry aronia berries, dry horsetail and sage and there was also a full paper bag of dried yarrow! Because I already remembered last year that I need extra yarrow! And that it's safer to keep it paper bag in a dark place! I already made that entire plan and got enough yarrow and saved it in a bag in a cupboard and then forgot the entire thing because I am not very good with memory! This gave me a huge boost of happiness, the yarrow from the paper bag was better quality, smelled better, and was more effective as a medicinal tea, bless my past self. I also want to make a soup from that dried dill, but I'm unsure if I need to hydrate it first, and for how long, I'll have to ask the plant lady, I feel like she made dill soups before. Dill is actually crazy nutritious which I didn't realize until I googled it and then I was just stunned, that thing could fulfill most of my nutritional demands for the day if had a lot.

I've been to the garden for a few times, planted potatoes, parsnip, parsley, celery, spinach, onions and peas. My peas are doing so poorly it's getting ridiculous, I think I really need to get proper seeds for them. The plant lady warned me that with peas it doesn't really work taking the dry seeds directly from the plant and then planting them, but I thought, well why wouldn't that work, and did that, and each year I get worse and worse results. I might need to look into different varieties, I'm not getting enough peas.

I am, however, getting my kale going to seed, and I've been waiting for years for that to happen! I'm out of kale seeds and I'm going to try and protect a few of the blossoms so they stay true to type, I did make sure to get a heirloom variety so I could keep it forever once planted, I know brassicas are very likely to cross-pollinate, I'll make a little bag out of cheesecloth and trap a few blossoms in there, so that no bee can cross-pollinate them and hopefully I'll be able to pollinate them with a paintbrush and then collect some good seeds.

Everyone in the community garden is still ganging-up on me over the no-till garden, even the plant lady doesn't believe it can be done, and I'm very stubborn and refuse to dig thru the soil. I think at this point it doesn't even matter because every single worm, bug, snake, mouse, slug and mole have been digging thru my garden already, every time I try to poke a hole in it to plant something, I find a hole or a whole goddamn cave carved inside of there, it's been dug thru enough. Also, the plants are way better at pushing the soil apart with their roots, than I am with my tools, somehow the wild plants manage to push their roots thru deepest mud and honestly I don't feel the urge to compete with that. My job is to add organic matter and add fertility and feed those worms who then go on to also fertilize the soil. But I guess everyone else feels a little bad tilling and digging while I'm just piling leaves on top and acting like I'm also gardening, when in their eyes, I am wronging the space by failing to garden the proper way. And then they see my failed baby peas and go 'see, this is because you're not tilling' and I'm just, ughh, there are multiple reasons for my pea failure.

Being the youngest one there and then refusing the wisdom of proper, 40-years-of-experience gardeners is not a great position to be in, but I'm so in love with my garden, I can persevere thru that. It still does grow me enough food to keep me happy the entire year, so others being critical of it isn't the worst thing in the world. I do have a lot to learn, but I learn only by experience, not by doing whatever I am told.

the batfam + food

because i don’t have the time or the energy to actually write, but i do have the inspiration, so here we go

damian: can cook pretty well but only if it’s in a recipe. if you set him loose in a kitchen he’ll be lost, but give him instructions and he’ll make a meal that’s pretty decent. he’s got some old recipes that martha wrote that he likes making with alfred there to guide him. he also has a couple of recipes that talia gave him, ones that the cook in the loa base where he grew up made. “of course i can make cahā tf you talking about” and then is horrified to discover he actually can’t because the cook always made it and he never bothered to learn but now he can’t drink cahā the way he likes and it’s a tragedy.

tim: “come on guys please frozen hot pockets with marshmallow fluff, gummy bears, and hot sauce on top is good just try it!” he puts skittles in pancake batter and he puts cool whip in canned chicken noodle soup and he eats pineapple pizza only when there’s tartar sauce on it. the rest of the family are completely sure his sense of taste is destroyed beyond saving. the funny thing is, he grew up eating nice and proper foods his nanny would make him when his parents were away, and those simple meals were what he learned to cook too. he also ate those bland, tasteless little meals at whatever function or party he was dragged to. he used to be very upper class white american. but now, his palette is possibly the most disgusting thing to ever exist and that is entirely because of one Bart Allen.

cass: slices open a guava, sprinkles some salt and paprika on top, then monchity cronches. she likes fresh fruits and veggies, partly because there’s no preparation required, partly because fresh and organic foods weren’t a luxury she was afforded and she loves it now. she prefers snacking in little periods all throughout the day rather than having three big meals. and by “snacking” i mean celery with ranch, or popping grapes in her mouth, or sometimes even goat cheese. so it’s either farm fresh produce or the greasiest, most disgusting fast food meal to ever exist, there’s no in between.

jason: brings tears of joy and pride to alfred’s eyes. he just knows his way around a kitchen. his spinach-ricotta-chicken lasagna is a thing of beauty. his muffins will make bruce behave like an actual dad for an afternoon. he knows how to make do with the ingredients he has, and create something incredible out of them. cooking with alfred had been the thing that really convinced him he was a part of the family back when he was robin, and it’s the thing that brings him back when he’s red hood. its,,,,,relaxing in a sense. he’s not real good at art like damian or photography like tim. he’s honestly a little uncomfortable in his body and not at all graceful like cass, doesn’t know how to even begin turning movement and dance into a work of art like dick. but it feels nice to create something rather than destroy. so, cooking it is.

dick: health nut. no. shut up. he’s an aerialist and an acrobat, he knows damn well how important it is to monitor what goes in your body. also, he grew up in a traveling circus. get your lucky charms and cereal addiction out of here. no way in hell. dick thinks homemade poke bowls with chicken and brown rice are a good lunch. (actually that really does sound like a good lunch and i’m hungry rn). avocados all. the. time. because he tried them that one time the circ toured ecuador and never grew out of them. he made sure to learn simple but good recipes, and uses them often, like marinating some shrimp in mediterranean spices for half an hour and frying them on a cast-iron skillet, and eating them with rice. or smoothies with whatever fruit’s in season, greek yogurt, and oats. i am literally describing my diet oh my god.

bruce: a disgrace. a Fool. you can drop him in the middle of nowhere and he’ll be able to survive by eating the bare essentials, but dear god if he didn’t have alfred it would’ve been takeout every day and every night for the rest of his life. he can’t even follow instructions on a ramen noodle cup. he can’t cook because he never had to, he never had to learn, and he doesn’t really plan on learning anytime in the near future. 

alfred: he is god. he is the god of the kitchen. he knows so many recipes, and if he doesn’t, it takes him one try to learn. he is the deity except when it comes to pies. i mean, his pies would win baking contests under normal conditions. but pies are the one thing that martha kent can make better than him, and it infuriates alfred to no end.

this actually got long so i’m tagging the babes: @woahjaybird @birdy-bat-writes @anothertimdrakestan @subtleappreciation @screennamealreadyused @pricetagofficial @catxsnow @dangerduckjpeg @bikoncon @maplumebleue-blog-blog