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Kick up your coffee with healthy — and tasty — additions

Posted by Kreative Key on May. 28, 2009, at 8:33 am

One of life’s great pleasures (especially here in Tampa) and health benefits — coffee has it all. Caffeine, aroma, deep flavors and, to coffee connoisseurs around the globe, coffee is a known as a tonic that prevents diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and cancer. No wonder we hold a fascination with brewing this tasty bean!

Here’s a tip: next time you grab your morning joe, sprinkle a little cayenne on top. Not only does the spice help wake you up, but this pepper is packed with vitamins A and C along with the full spectrum of B vitamins. And taken in tiny daily doses, it can help prevent heart attacks and strokes. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: cayenne, Coffee, health, heart, heart health, high blood pressure, hypertension, java, life extention, molasses, natural, Potassium, spices, starbucks, sweeteners, vitamins
Posted in Drink |

Weapons check for your kitchen

Posted by Rishi Ramkissoon on Jan. 29, 2009, at 11:51 am

Spices and ingredients are weapons for your kitchen arsenal – a diverse cache prepares you for most culinary challenges, whether it be saving a dish with a skillful application or satisfying a discerning palate.

Every now and then it’s wise for a cook to do an inventory of their arsenal and the insp Chinese black chicken ection of my pantry renewed my interest in cooking at home. In the past fortnight, chicken and cardamom have piqued my curiosity.

Look at this strange creature and tell me if it looks like anything you’ve ever eaten? Ironically enough, it’s called black chicken (or Silkie chicken) and although it may be new to some of us in the West, Silkies have been a delicacy in the East for centuries. But don’t be fooled by the white feathers – the skin, meat and bones of this small bird are all black… yes black! No genetic modification or cross breeding, Mother Nature meant for this to happen. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: antioxidants, black chicken, cardamom, carnosine, chai, chinese, chinese herbal medicine, Coffee, cury, dessert, food, poultry, silkie chicken, spice trade, spice wars, spices, tea
Posted in Food and Restaurants, Recipes & Cooking |

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