How to cook Spinach Salad Banchan

Another healthy and easy dish to make…

spinach salad

Ingredients
1 10-oz pack baby spinach
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 garlic clove, minced, optional
1 tablespoon chopped scallion, optional
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar/ optional
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Love & Acceptance

Nurse: “It was a busy morning, approximately 8:30 am , when an elderly gentleman, in his 80′s, presented to have stitches removed from his thumb. He stated that he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am .

I (nurse) took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would to able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound. On exam it was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound. While taking care of his wound, we began to engage in conversation.

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How to cook Basil Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-5 thai “bird” chilies minced with seeds
  • 1/2 small onion sliced
  • 1/2 lbs ground chicken thigh meat
  • 1 Tbs fish sauce
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • pinch of white pepper
  • 3 sprigs of Thai Holy Basil, stems removed
  • 2 eggs

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Nikujaga (肉じゃが)

Nikujaga

If Japan had burly roughnecks and lumberjacks, Nikujaga (肉じゃが) would be their meal. It’s a real work horse of the Japanese home kitchen and quite literally translates to “meat and potatoes”. Being high in energy, low on prep time and very tasty, it’s no surprise why. Continue reading

Roast Chicken & Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients (serves 6)

  • 1.8 kg higher-welfare chicken
  • ½ bulb garlic, plus an extra ¼ clove
  • 2 small lemons
  • a few sprigs fresh thyme
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 bunches fresh basil, stalks removed
  • 1 handful pine nuts, lightly toasted
  • 50 g Parmesan, freshly grated

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Tarnish Remover

A simple chemical reaction causes tarnish to disappear naturally. Place sterling or plated silver in an aluminum pan — it must be aluminum. Sprinkle 1/2 to 1 cup baking soda over the silverware. Keeping the pan in the sink to minimize splashing, pour enough boiling water to cover the utensils. When the tarnish disappears, remove the silverware, and buff with a soft cotton cloth.

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10 Tips for Better Sleep

So many of us these days are just tired, hectic work and family life, too many obligations, too much to get done in a day. One complaint I hear often is lack of a good night’s sleep, if you can sleep well it makes every aspect of life better. Read this poster, I hope at least one of them works for you!

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What your favorite fruit say about you?

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Do you know fruits can tell more about you than you could ever imagine? Astrology has been used throughout history, and do not miss judge me, it is very good, but what if I tell fruit Astrology takes the many numbers of fruits and attaches a studied trait to each one, for example; Banana eaters are loving and gentle where as those who love coconuts are serious and thoughtful, try it for yourself and see if your favorite one describes you, mine did! Continue reading

Carlsberg Where’s the Party

Carlsberg held a preview party on 25th of May to tease us with the Actual Party. No one knows where the party’s at yet. But I do have a rough idea 🙂Photo 1

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