Food Adventures and Life Endeavors

Funded Proposal

2012-02-15T16:37:00.000-05:00

Funded Proposal

As you start or expand your business you need any many new leads as possible so why not try a Funded Proposal. You may ask what a Funded Proposal is. A Funded Proposal allows you to pay for your leads while you build your business. Click the Link or Watch the video for more information on Funded Proposal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C8K-twYpIo

Solar Oven Sun Oven Design Idea

2011-09-09T14:09:00.000-04:00

This video seems a little dated but gives you a great idea and better understanding of using a solar oven.
Part of http://www.sunoven.com/ website shows larger ones attached to a trailers. I think it would be easy to make your oven with cheaper or free parts. I want to do some more research to make a easy design that can reach very high temp. fast and easy. One that could possible make electricity when not cooking food or a thermal electric generator attached to it. More to come Later.
This current design costs 300$.

Why is the GLOBAL SUN OVEN® the world's most widely used solar oven?

People have used the sun to cook for centuries, yet solar cooking has never gained widespread acceptance. Sun Ovens International has taken a concept that has been around for generations, combined it with the most effective materials available, a design with features that take the hassles out of solar cooking, to create the Ultimate Solar Appliance.

Innovative Features

One piece collapsible reflectors

The GLOBAL SUN OVEN® can be set up for use or taken down for storage in a matter of seconds. The reflectors literally fall into place at an angle that allows you to maximize the power of the sun.

The reflectors are made of highly polished, mirror-like anodized aluminum that can be cleaned quickly and easily with glass cleaner, and they will never oxidize or rust.

Spill-proof levelator

There is never any need to worry about your food spilling in a GLOBAL SUN OVEN®. While cooking, your food rests on a shelf that self adjusts to always stay level as you refocus.

Easy temperature monitoring

A built in thermometer allows you know the temperature at a glance.

Self-contained leveling leg

As the sun is at different points on the horizon the GLOBAL SUN OVEN® can readily be adjusted to follow it. A simple adjusting leg allows you to choose from 9 angled positions.

Extremely well insulated

A thick batt of non-toxic insulation retains heat. Food cooked in the sun and left in the oven will remain hot for hours. Cold air is held out allowing the GLOBAL SUN OVEN® to be used on sunny days year around regardless of the ambient temperature.

Light weight, easy to carry

The GLOBAL SUN OVEN® weighs only 21 pounds (9.5 kg), folds up like a suitcase, and is equipped with a handle for easy transport.

The GLOBAL SUN OVEN® is so easy to use a child can operate it!

Lamb Rendang, Roti Canai w/ Malaysian Chicken Curry- Malaysian Food - Pacific East, Solon, Ohio

2011-08-27T11:04:00.000-04:00

A follow up on my previous post of Malaysian Food.
I finally went back to Pacific East in Solon Ohio. This time I got Lamb Rendang and Roti Canai that was served with Malaysian Curry Chicken. Here are all recipes i've found. In the Rendang recipe just use Lamb instead of beef. All the other Lamb recipes i found weren't the same as i had last night. I hope you Enjoy!

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[ Malay Spiced Coconut Beef ]

INGREDIENTS :

1½ lb beef cut into 1½ to 2-inch chunks [tougher cuts of beef is suitable]

4 cups thick coconut milk

1 cup fresh coconut [meat], finely grated [Substitute: unsweetened desiccated coconut]

2 stalks lemongrass, slightly crushed [cut to fit in the wok or pan]

2-3 turmeric leaves [daun kunyit], [Substitute: kaffir lime leaves; or the zest of 1 lime]

3 tbsp vegetable oil

2 tsp sugar

salt and pepper

4-5 tbsp chili paste

1½-inch fresh ginger, peeled, sliced

1-inch galangal [lengkuas in Malay], peeled, sliced

1½ inch fresh turmeric root [kunyit basah in Malay], peeled, sliced

2 tsp coarse salt

[Items in red are to be ground or blended]





	To Prepare : Season beef with salt and pepper, marinate for at least 30 mins Using a mortar & pestle or blender grind galangal, ginger, turmeric root, chili paste and kosher salt into a spice paste In a dry heated pan, toast the finely grated coconut [meat] over low heat, keep stirring until golden brown. Allow to cool, then using a mortar & pestle, pound into a paste [called kerisik in Malay] Heat wok on high, stir-fry spice paste 2-3 mins, add coconut milk, reduce heat and slowly bring to a gentle boil; stir often Add beef and slow boil for 10 mins Add lemongrass stalk, turmeric leaves [or kaffir lime leaves; or lime zest], sugar and season with salt and pepper Reduce heat to low, uncovered, simmer for 1-1½ hrs; stir often with a spatula [be sure to 'scrape' the bottom of wok], add a little water if it starts to dry up too quickly] Add the toasted coconut paste [kerisik] during the last 30 mins of cooking When the beef is very tender - the gravy, thickens and oil starts to float on top - remove from heat and discard the lemongrass stalks and turmeric leaves Serve Beef Rendang with steamed rice, Nasi Lemak [Coconut Rice] or Lontong, a Malay Rice Roll

[ Indian Pastry Pancake ]

INGREDIENTS :

10 oz plain flour

Salt to taste

½ cup ghee [clarified butter]

½ cup water

FYI : In Malaysia roti canai is served 24 hours for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a favorite midnight snack. Around the world, roti canai is a popular appetizer on menus in Malaysian restaurants. It can be served with:

Malaysian Chicken Curry

Chicken Kapitan

Mutton Kurma

Lamb Cashew Korma





	To Prepare : Sieve flour and salt into a mixing bowl Mix in the ghee, add water gradually, knead until the dough is a smooth, medium consistency Let dough rest for 2 to 3 hrs to soften Take a portion of dough, shape into a ball, oil the work top with ghee and work each ball into a very thin sheet - first flatten with your oiled palms, then thin it further by pulling the edges [professionals do it by flipping the dough in the air in a circular motion like a pizza maker does] Sprinkle the dough sheet with 1 tsp of ghee and fold in edges forming it into a square then sprinkle a little flour and roll out slightly Alternatively, you can thin out the sheet, oil and roll it up - coil it up like a sea shell, flatten, oil again and repeat the flattening 1 or 2 more times Preheat griddle or pan, grease well with ghee; when hot, put one roti dough on, cook for 2-3 mins till golden brown. Lift Roti with a spatula, grease the griddle with a tsp of ghee, cook the other side Serve hot with Malaysian Chicken Curry or your favorite curry! FYI : Teh Tarik ['Pulled' or 'Stretched' Tea] pictured above, is a popular hot beverage - tea with milk made frothy by 'pulling' or 'stretching' the hot tea between 2 mugs by hand! A staple at Mamak stalls everywhere Roti Canai is served!

INGREDIENTS :

2½-3 lb whole chicken, cut into serving size pieces

5 tbsp Malaysian meat curry powder

1-2 tbsp or to taste, chili powder

½ cup cooking oil

1 can coconut milk, combined with 2 cups water

2 potatoes, cut into 1½ inch

pieces

salt

2 large onions, sliced

8 cloves of garlic

1½ inch fresh ginger, sliced

[Items in red to be ground or blended] Cook's Note : This is a typical Malaysian chicken curry cooked at home. The meat curry powder used in the recipe has just the right blend of spices for an authentic 'Malaysian-tasting' Chicken Curry.
Each ethnic kitchen, however, has it's own variation. Additional ingredients may be added - whole spices of star anise, cloves or cinnamon stick, serai [lemongrass], fresh red or green chili peppers, buah keras [candlenut], tomatoes, lengkuas [galangal], kunyit [turmeric root], assam jawa [tamarind paste], fresh curry leaves, yoghurt or dried shrimp paste: belacan





	To Prepare : Using a mortar & pestle or blender, grind onion, garlic and ginger into a paste In a small bowl, combine meat curry powder and chili powder, add a few tbsp of water and mix into a thick paste In a wok or pot, heat oil on high, add ground paste, stir-fry until quite translucent Add curry paste, reduce heat to low, stir-fry until quite toasted and oil starts to ooze from paste - do not burn! Add chicken, bring heat up to med-high, stir to coat chicken well with curry paste Add coconut milk, season with salt, stir well Gradually bring to a boil, then reduce heat to med, simmer covered 20-25 mins, stir occasionally Add potatoes, simmer uncovered, 10-15 mins until potatoes are cooked and chicken is tender Turn off heat, skim off excess oil on surface Serve with bread, Roti Canai , Roti Jala or steamed rice Variation : Substitute with beef, pork, lamb, mutton, turkey or goat. Venison shanks are excellent for curry!

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Past Meets Present: Reinvisionment of the Future!!!

2011-06-20T10:30:00.000-04:00

We need a good blend of nature and technology. Imagine living like a nomadic tribe with all the modern technologies and sciences. Its easy for me to imagine considering all the new small lightweight computers, motors, flexible solar panels that roll up in a tube for easily transport, planting crops on your travels. Think about it. :^)

CultureLab: The beasties we need near us, for our own sake

www.newscientist.com

In The Wild Life of Our Bodies, biologist Rob Dunn argues that our modern separation from other species causes more harm than good.

Best Electric Grain Mills

2011-05-07T11:51:00.000-04:00

Here are the best Electric Grain Mills
Blendtec is the 1! I own it and stand by it. It can do about 3 cups of dry grain a minutes and is the only one that can grind the finest. It can make it as light as powdered sugar or as course as corn meal. It can also grind corn, beans, rice as well as other grains. The Nutrimill and Wonder Mill are almost as good as the Blendtec. They are all just as loud though dont be fooled by one that claims to be not as loud. Kitchen aid one is ok but you have to take it apart, clean and oil after every use and unoil before next use. The Tribest one is a different type all together. it is a ceramic and millstone. So its stone ground. Totally a different texture. You probably need both kinds since the stone ground can't get as fine as the blendtec.
I'd recommend the BlendTec to start then also get the Tribest Wolfgang so you can make every kind of flour.
Hope this is helpful for anyone considering buying a grain mill.

Solar Oven and Cookers for Sale :Part 2 on Solar Ovens

2011-05-03T13:33:00.000-04:00

I saw that my post on Solar Oven is getting pretty popular so i thought i would add some from Amazon that are for sale and some books for sale. It is awesome to build one but if you don't have the skill or know how these are for you.Hope you enjoy this list, I'll come up with some diagrams and more information soon after I test some of these methods out.

Solar Cooking Naturally

Asian Style "Cabbage" Rolls (Baked OverStuffed Pork and Cabbage Egg Rolls)

2011-04-26T14:02:00.000-04:00

HI! Sorry for the confusing name recipe name but its the best way to describe such an awesome thing.
I was planing on making regular egg rolls then i saw you could bake them instead of frying them.

Ingredients:
Egg Roll Wrappers

1 Small head of Cabbage or half a medium (or Less) (Organic if possible) Shredded
1lb Ground Pork (or More) Cooked and pressed with paper towels.
1 Large Carrot (cut to small match sticks)
Mix together

Mix following Ingredients
4T Mirin
4T Soy Sauce (I used light soy but you can use regular)
4T Rice Wine Vinegar
1T Sesame Oil or Wok Oil
After mixing combine with Meat Mixture in a large bowl
Mix until Cooled down

Prepare Egg Roll wrapper on cutting board
Wet on one edge liberally
With a large Slotted Spoon being careful to squeeze extra liquid out of the mixture
Put a large spoonful into the center of each one
Roll halfway then bring them sides over and finish rolling
Place each one on a greased cookie sheet
I was able to fit make/fit 15 on one sheet
Bake for 10-20 minutes at 400F or until nice and crispy

Sorry for no picture as soon as they were out of the oven they were gone.
Serves 5 Hungry People :^)

Hope you Enjoy I know i did!!!

SousVide Supreme Demi Water Oven

2011-03-18T11:21:00.000-04:00

Here is a:

SousVide Supreme Demi Water Oven

I've always been fascinated with SousVide cooking but the units are usually $500 to $1000. This unit is $299, the vacuum packager was $100 with bags.

Basically you fill the unit with water then turn it to the temperature you desire, say 135F for a steak. The steak is seasoned, vacuum packed and rested in the fridge for a few hours or over night. Once the "Water Oven" is preheated you put the packed meat in the tray pictured above. The one recipe book said 5 to 7 hrs for a steak then to sear it after its done since the whole steak is the same temperature, nice and pink all the way through.

Different recipes call for more or less time depending on the size of the meat or veggie.

One of the recipes for leg of lamb called for 48 to 72 hrs to cook which isn't that bad for something that you basically set and forget, surprised the infomerical people haven't jumped on this years ago.

Well, more on this later. Hope to have pictures of mine in operation and finished products in the near future.

Take Care!

Roof Gardens!!!!!!!

2011-03-09T08:47:00.002-05:00

There needs to be more roof gardens! I saw a design for putting soil and grass on your roof then you can grow Veggies and other things. You can only plant tree or bushes with short roots or a chamber that holds there roots. Soil is a good insulator too. :^) The FarmScapers(High Rise Farms) looks the awesome-st, way more effective way of farming. Especially if we put bugs in are diets since they are the biggest protein source and use the least amount of resources per pound of protein. Lets put are minds together to further our cause of doing good and furthering mankind/ourselves. I try to better myself everyday with what i do and how i do things. :^)

Pictures and more to come on this topic!

Rocket Stove a few designs

2011-02-07T11:40:00.000-05:00

I love the concept and design of Rocket Stoves.
Here are a few Designs to consider.

Droid Phone App Aldiko Free Book Reader and Free Book Archive

2011-01-31T11:34:00.000-05:00

I love this new app, I've had it for about a month now.

I read 10 short stories and a full length one on it so far.

You can't beat free books, there are a bunch of old classics on here, tons of short and full length stories that you couldn't get anywhere else. They also feature some premium books that you can read a few chapters for free to see if you like it. I find that a great feature. It sucks buying a book just to find out how bad it is, Just like a bad movie. haha

Well I hope you get this app and Enjoy it as much as i do!!!

Take Care,
FruitStripeApe

My favorite Online Comic, Sexy Losers!!!!

2011-01-25T10:26:00.000-05:00

My favorite Online comic of all time is Sexy Losers. http://sexylosers.com/
It's an Adult Comic by Clay, he has 262 strips right now.
You have to be 18 to read it, hence being an Adult Comic.
Here is a warning strait from the site.

WARNING

The following site contains potentially offensive material. If you are offended at all by:

full nudity (both sexes)
images of sex involving consenting adults
images of sex involving only one person
risque humour
human secretions of any kind

this is NOT the site for you. Leave here now.

Some of the humor is really dark but i think all of it is really funny.
Maybe i just have a strange sense of humor. haha
I've read this comic for a few years and have not been disappointed.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I have. Please Donate to his cause so he will post more!!!

Take it Easy!
FruitStripeApe

Free Antivirus Reviews

2011-01-24T16:17:00.000-05:00

Fresh to me, new Free AntiVirus Reviews!!!!
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How can you beat free AntiVirius Review? You Can't!!!
Please try this free offer if your computer seems buggy or crashes for no reason, or seems slow.

I Hope you Enjoy,
FruitStripeApe
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I'm being paid for this Advertisement. :^)

Starsiege Tribes The Best Game Ever Made, 7 Years of my life!

2011-01-24T10:39:00.000-05:00

I was thinking about this game the other day. It was a big part of my life for a while. haha

Starsiege Tribes, released 1998, the demo came out before that. Made by Dynamix, Published by Sierra.
By far the greatest game ever, with the greatest modding ability and easiest map editor.
I played this game for 7 years at some times for 8 hours a day.
Multi player only.

I started on the Demo server which was free to play for about 6 months, then finally got the full version. The demo only had 3 maps but you could play all you wanted and could use the mods.
One of the things that made this game so much better than the others was the jetpack and weapons that use energy. Both used the same energy but the energy comes back when not in use.
I sucked when i started playing but once i got good I was banned from every Tribes Server so i had to host my own for a while then changed my Name.
I played a Kirby, (^")>, Pomey, Killer, DeathMachine and many more. But Kirby was my number on game. I would join a game and everyone would say ohh god not Kirby. I usually had the most deaths but i had the most points and kills. I would destroy the enemy base and mine the spawn points then stay in their and say it was mine now. haha
Out of the modes Shifter was my favorite, it was more fast paced. I played as a Merc with weapons that could kill turrets and a ammo pack, so i could fire my vulcan chaingun for a few minutes strait. And the Mercs had booster pack so you could launch yourself across the map and with the help of the jet pack you could go anywhere, including maps that had extra claimable bases far up in the sky.
Well that if for now, I'll stop my ranting. haha

Part 1

Take Care,
FruitStripeApe

A fine collection of billingsgates in a glass fronted display box

2011-01-20T16:17:00.001-05:00

A fine collection of billingsgates in a glass fronted display box

Green 'Ark' could house 10,000 -- and looks like a Slinky! From Cnn

2011-01-10T09:44:00.000-05:00

Green 'Ark' could house 10,000 -- and looks like a Slinky!

(CNN) -- Could a floating dome that can house up to 10,000 people be a model for future living?
Russian architect Alexander Remizov thinks so -- and his prototype design, called "The Ark," bears more than a passing resemblance to the classic children's toy, the Slinky.
Remizov believes his Ark, designed to be constructed from timber, steel and high-strength ETFE plastic, could be adapted for all kinds of environments and put to a number of different uses, including emergency housing -- its prefabricated structure should allow it to be constructed quickly -- and hotels. He's even suggested a variation with a honeycomb-style hull that can float.
After completing a Masters degree looking at non-polluting settlements, Remizov decided to pursue that theme with his architecture firm Remistudio and design a modern building that would be in harmony with the environment.
He says that he took a holistic approach to the problems of providing power to The Ark, working with colleague Lev Britvin on energy solutions to keep it in balance with the environment.
A wind power generator that runs through the center of the building would provide power while the outer surface would be covered with transparent solar panels. If the Ark was built on water, as Remizov suggests, he says it could also utilize thermal water energy.
"The form of a dome promotes the formation of turbulences of air, strengthening the work of wind generators," wrote Remizov in an email to CNN.
"Inside the building, the dome form promotes accumulation of warm air in the top part of a building," he continued. "This heat will be transformed to other kinds of energy and collects also in thermal accumulators."
While still on the drawing board, Remizov believes The Ark could be used for many purposes from apartments to offices and hotels, and be built on different scales to house between 50 and 10,000 people.
The way in which the Ark could be assembled from ready-made structures would reduce the cost of construction, suggests Remizov, who estimates that it would be comparable to the cost of energy-efficient "green" buildings.

"Lightweight materials, such as coating film, light design of the foundation, no insulation due to the presence of the buffer zone, reduce the weight structures, which would lead to cheaper construction," he said.

Any new Idea seems good to me. I'd like to come up with my own design for something like this.
FruitStripeApe

Shoe Sizing Men and Women

2011-01-09T15:37:00.000-05:00

Had a hard time finding my shoe size until I read this chart.
My shoe size is 12 4Ewide

http://www.bowlersparadise.com/help/sizing/shoes.html

Shoe Sizing Help

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Although this method of mesuring will get you close to finding your shoe size, each shoe and each individual is different, therefore, we cannot guarantee a perfect fit using this method.

Brunswick, Dexter, Etonic and Elite are true to size.

Right Handed Shoes: Made for bowlers that bowls with their right hand because the slide pad is on the left shoe, which is the foot you slide with.
Left Handed Shoes: Made for bowlers that bowls with their left hand because the slide pad is on the right shoe, which is the foot you slide with.
Uni-sole Shoes: These shoes can be used for right or left handed bowlers because the slide pads are on both feet.

Don't know your shoe size? Do the following
To get the best fit and comfort, we suggest measuring your feet each time you purchase a new pair of shoes because your feet will change during your lifetime.

	A piece of blank paper. A pen or pencil. A ruler or tape measure.

	Put on the pair of socks you intend to wear with the shoes you are ordering. Through the course of the day, your feet will swell so it's best to measure them at the end of the day.

	a) With the paper placed on a hard floor, sit down in a chair and place your foot flat on the paper. Lean forward, putting more weight onto the foot you are going to measure. As you probably know, your feet are different sizes so be sure to measure your larger foot. b) Holding a pencil vertically, place a mark at the end of your heel. Place another mark at the tip of your longest toe. c) With the ruler or tape measure, measure from the heel to the tip of your longest toe. To Find Your Width: Measure the distance between the two widest points on your foot. Reduce this number by 5 mm, or 1/5-inch. The result is the number you will use to determine your foot width.

To find your size, use the inch-to-size table. For example, if you are a man and your foot measures 10" long, you will wear a U.S. size 8 shoe. If you are between measurements, size up to the next larger size. It is easy to add a pair of socks to take up a little extra room but very difficult to make shoes that are too small comfortable.

Note: Just because you are a size 9 in one brand doesn't necessarily mean you are going to be a 9 in another. Footwear sizes and shapes vary from brand to brand. Please keep this in mind.

Although this method of mesuring will get you close to finding your shoe size, each shoe and each individual is different, therefore, we cannot guarantee a perfect fit using this method.

International Conversion Table Click Here.

( Men's ) Sizing Chart
Heel to toe Length (in inches)	Heel to toe Length (in Cm.)	Size (USA)	Narrow Width (B or C) for this Size	Medium Width (D) for this Size	Extra Wide Width (2E or 3E) for this Size
9 5/16	23.7	= size 6	3 2/16	3 8/16	3 14/16
9 1/2	24.1	= size 6 1/2	3 3/16	3 9/16	3 15/16
9 11/16	24.6	= size 7	3 4/16	3 10/16	4
9 13/16	24.9	= size 7 1/2	3 5/16	3 11/16	4 1/16
10	25.4	= size 8	3 6/16	3 12/16	4 2/16
10 3/16	25.9	= size 8 1/2	3 7/16	3 13/16	4 3/16
10 5/16	26.2	= size 9	3 8/16	3 14/16	4 4/16
10 1/2	26.7	= size 9 1/2	3 9/16	3 15/16	4 5/16
10 11/16	27.1	= size 10	3 10/16	4	4 6/16
10 13/16	27.5	= size 10 1/2	3 11/16	4 1/16	4 7/16
11	27.9	= size 11	3 12/16	4 2/16	4 8/16
11 3/16	28.4	= size 11 1/2	3 13/16	4 3/16	4 9/16
11 5/16	28.7	= size 12	3 14/16	4 4/16	4 10/16
11 1/2	29.2	= size 12 1/2	3 15/16	4 5/16	4 11/16
11 11/16	29.7	= size 13	4	4 6/16	4 12/16
11 13/16	30.0	= size 13 1/2	4 1/16	4 7/16	4 13/16
12	30.5	= size 14	4 2/16	4 8/16	4 14/16
12 3/16	31.0	= size 14 1/2	4 3/16	4 9/16	4 15/16
12 5/16	31.3	= size 15	4 4/16	4 10/16	5

( Women's ) Sizing Chart
Heel to toe Length (in inches)	Heel to toe Length (in Cm.)	Size (USA)	Narrow Width (AA) for this Size	Medium Width (B) for this Size	Wide Width (D) for this Size	Extra Wide Width (EE) for this Size
8 11/16	22.1	= size 5	2 13/16	3 3/16	3 9/16	3 15/16
8 13/16	22.4	= size 5 1/2	2 14/16	3 4/16	3 10/16	4
9	22.9	= size 6	2 15/16	3 5/16	3 11/16	4 1/16
9 3/16	23.3	= size 6 1/2	3	3 6/16	3 12/16	4 2/16
9 5/16	23.7	= size 7	3 1/16	3 7/16	3 13/16	4 3/16
9 1/2	24.1	= size 7 1/2	3 2/16	3 8/16	3 14/16	4 4/16
9 11/16	24.6	= size 8	3 3/16	3 9/16	3 15/16	4 5/16
9 13/16	24.9	= size 8 1/2	3 4/16	3 10/16	4	4 6/16
10	25.4	= size 9	3 5/16	3 11/16	4 1/16	4 7/16
10 3/16	25.9	= size 9 1/2	3 6/16	3 12/16	4 2/16	4 8/16
10 5/16	26.2	= size 10	3 7/16	3 13/16	4 3/16	4 9/16
10 1/2	26.7	= size 10 1/2	3 8/16	3 14/16	4 4/16	4 10/16
10 11/16	27.1	= size 11	3 9/16	3 15/16	4 5/16	4 11/16
10 13/16	27.5	= size 11 1/2	3 10/16	4	4 6/16	4 12/16
11	27.9	= size 12	3 11/16	4 1/16	4 7/16	4 13/16

( Kids' - boys & girls ) Sizing Chart
Heel to toe Length (in inches)	Heel to toe Length (in Cm.)	Size (USA)
3 5/6	9.7	2T
4	10.2	2.5T
4 1/6	10.6	3T
4 1/3	11	3.5T
4 1/2	11.4	4T
4 2/3	11.9	4.5T
4 5/6	12.3	5T
5	12.7	5.5T
5 1/6	13.1	6T
5 1/3	13.6	6.5T
5 1/2	14	7T
5 2/3	14.4	7.5T
5 5/6	14.8	8T
6	15.2	8.5K
6 1/6	15.7	9K
6 1/3	16.1	9.5K
6 1/2	16.5	10K
6 2/3	16.9	10.5K
6 5/6	17.4	11K
7	17.8	11.5K
7 1/6	18.2	12K
7 1/3	18.6	12.5K
7 1/2	19.1	13K
7 2/3	19.5	13.5K
7 5/6	19.9	1K
8	20.3	1.5K
8 1/6	20.7	2K
8 1/3	21.2	2.5K
8 1/2	21.6	3K
8 2/3	22	3.5K
8 5/6	22.4	4K
9	22.9	4.5K
9 1/6	23.3	5K
9 1/3	23.7	5.5K
9 1/2	24.1	6K

Shoe Sizing Help Hope you get the right fit! FruitStripeApe

Peanut Sauce From Cooks.com

2011-01-09T13:18:00.000-05:00

I made this for lunch with Thin Spaghetti and Chicken Shredded seasoned with Salt + Pepper and Curry powder.

PEANUT SAUCE

Printed from COOKS.COM

2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1-2 cloves garlic, minced or chopped
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
juice from half a lemon (can be less, depending on your tastes)

In a non-stick pan, combine all ingredients, stirring constatntly over medium heat until peanut butter has melted. You can do this in the microwave too, for about 30-40 seconds.Tastes great over noodles and vegetables, or as a sauce over chicken or beef.

You can also Add Hot Sauce and Crushed Peanuts to your Taste.
Mine came out pretty Lemony, I'll try a little less next time but you love lemons keep it the same.
Submitted by: Laura W

http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1655,133180-251192,00.html

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10 Foods That Can Help You Sleep From Yahoo News

2011-01-08T16:54:00.003-05:00

10 Foods That Can Help You Sleep

By Sarah Jio

Trying to get more shut-eye? Take a look at your diet. Eating the right foods in the hours before you hit the hay may help you fall asleep faster, say experts, and even improve the quality of your sleep. Keep reading for your get-sleepy grocery list, and remember to stop noshing two hours before bedtime to give your body enough time to properly digest.
Almonds

“Almonds are a winner,” says Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, medical director of the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers, and author of the bestselling book From Fatigued to Fantastic! “They contain magnesium which promotes both sleep and muscle relaxation,” he says. “And they have the added benefit of supplying proteins that can help maintain a stable blood sugar level while sleeping, and help promote sleep by switching you from your alert adrenaline cycle to your rest-and-digest cycle.” Try this bedtime snack: Have a tablespoon of almond butter or a 1-ounce portion of almonds to help your body relax. Photo: Shutterstock

Tea

Yes, avoiding all caffeine in the evening hours is key, but some decaf varieties can help get you into sleep mode, says Dr. Teitelbaum. “Chamomile tea is a very helpful and safe sleep aid,” he says, adding that green tea is another good choice. “Green tea contains theanine, which helps promote sleep. Just be sure you get a decaf green tea if drinking it at bedtime.” Experts recommend trying a 1-cup serving of the hot stuff. Photo: Thinkstock

Miso Soup

You love to order this comforting, broth-based soup in Japanese restaurants, but keeping a few 8-ounce packs of instant miso soup at home may be key when you’re having trouble falling asleep, says Stella Metsovas, CN, a nutritionist in Laguna Beach, California. Here’s why: Miso contains amino acids that may boost the production of melatonin, a natural hormone that can help induce the yawns. Bonus: Research shows that warm liquids like soup and tea may also relieve cold symptoms, helping you sleep better when you're feeling under the weather. Photo: Shutterstock

Find out 9 surprising facts about your dreams and what they mean.
Banana

Worried about falling asleep tonight? Have a banana before bed, says Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD, an internist and the author of Set Free to Live Free: Breaking Through the 7 Lies Women Tell Themselves. “Bananas are an excellent source of magnesium and potassium, which help to relax overstressed muscles. They also contain tryptophan, which convert to serotonin and melatonin, the brain’s key calming hormones." Try this tasty and incredibly simple bedtime smoothie: Blend one banana with one cup of milk or soy milk (and ice, if desired). Pour and enjoy! Photo: Shutterstock

Dairy

Yogurt, milk and cheese do contain tryptophan, notes Dr. Dalton-Smith, but also have a surprising sleep-inducing nutrient: “Calcium is effective in stress reduction and stabilization of nerve fibers, including those in the brain." That means a serving of your favorite Greek yogurt before bed can not only help you sleep, but also help you stop worrying about the weird thing your boss said earlier at work. Photo: Thinkstock

Oatmeal

You eat it for breakfast, but could a bowl of warm oatmeal help you get more rest? Yes, says Stephan Dorlandt, a clinical nutritionist based in Southern California. “Think about it,” he says. “Oatmeal is warm,soft, soothing, easy to prepare, inexpensive and nourishing. It’s rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon and potassium—the who's who of nutrients known to support sleep.” But go easy on the sweeteners; too much sugar before bed can have an anti-calming effect. Instead, consider topping your bowl with fruit, like bananas (see above). Photo: Shutterstock

Hard-Cooked Egg

If you have trouble staying asleep at night, it may be because you didn’t eat a pre-bedtime snack high in protein, or perhaps your snack was too high in simple, high-sugar carbohydrates, like cake and candy. “The problem with simple carbs is that they can put you on a ‘sugar roller coaster’ and drop your blood sugar while you're sleeping, causing you to wake at 2 or 3 in the morning,” says Dr. Teitelbaum. A better bet? “Eat an egg, cheese, nuts or other protein-rich snack instead,” he says, “so you can not only fall asleep, but stay asleep.” Photo: Shutterstock

Edamame

Craving a salty snack before bed? Turn to lightly salted edamame, says Dr. Dalton-Smith—especially if you’re dealing with menopause-related symptoms. “The natural estrogen-like compounds found in soy-based products can be very beneficial in controlling those nighttime hot flashes that can disturb your sleep,” she says. If it’s crackers and dip you’re craving, try making this easy edamame recipe: In a food processor, blend together 2 cups of shelled, cooked edamame with 1 tsp salt, a drizzle of olive oil and 1 clove garlic (optional) until smooth. Photo: Thinkstock

Cherries

Oddly, a glass of cherry juice may be an effective way to fall asleep faster, says a team of researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and University of Rochester. In their study, they found that cherries, particularly tart cherries, naturally boosted the body’s supply of melatonin, which helped people with insomnia. While the jury is still out on how much juice or how many cherries are needed to make you sleepy, experts say sipping a glass of cherry juice (available at most natural foods stores) or having a serving of fresh, frozen or dried cherries before bedtime couldn’t hurt. Photo: Thinkstock

Cereal

There’s no need to feel guilty about having a small bowl of cereal before bed, especially if it’s a low-sugar, whole-grain cereal. Not only is it a healthy snack (make sure you top it with milk to give your body the protein it needs), but it may also help you snooze. “Complex carbohydrate–rich foods increase the availability of tryptophan in the bloodstream, increasing the sleep-inducing effects,” says Dr. Dalton-Smith. Bonus: Top your bowl with a sprinkling of dried cherries (see above) for extra help catching your zzz's. Photo: Thinkstock

Original article appeared on WomansDay.com.

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8 Tricks for Boosting Your Metabolism From Yahoo News

2011-01-08T16:53:00.002-05:00

From Yahoo News

By Danielle Braff

8 Tricks for Boosting Your Metabolism

Remember how, during your teens and 20s, you could eat practically anything and not gain a pound? Now that you're hovering around middle age, you've probably found that's just not the case anymore. Part of the problem is that your metabolism decreases as a result of other age-related factors, like decrease in muscle mass. However, there's no need to give in to a bigger pant size just yet! Read on for eight ways to rev up your metabolism and keep those unwanted pounds from your waistline.

Do Intervals
Mixing in fast-paced intervals raises your metabolic rate higher than doing a steady cardio workout, and will continue to do so up to an hour after you’re done, says Kristin McGee, a trainer and Pilates instructor whose client list includes Tina Fey and Bethenny Frankel. An Australian study also found that women who did intervals while they were biking lost three times as much fat as those who worked out at a steady pace. If you’re a walker, simply walk at your normal pace for 1 to 2 minutes, then speed-walk for 30 to 60 seconds. Repeat the sequence 10 to 15 times.
Opt for Caffeine
It’s time to hit Starbucks. A study published in the journal Physiology & Behavior shows that coffee drinkers have a 16 percent higher metabolic rate than those who abstain or drink decaf joe, because caffeine increases your heart rate and stimulates your central nervous system. Spread out the cups over your entire day to keep your metabolism running at a boosted rate—just be sure to have your last cup by early afternoon so you can hit the pillow with no problems later on.
Discover 9 fun facts about Starbucks, the world’s largest coffee chain. Add Some Ice
Though the increase is modest, there is some evidence that drinking cold water can cause a slight surge in metabolic rate. Since your body maintains a core temperature around 98.6°F, cold water will be brought to that temperature after being consumed and calories are burned during the warming process. Discovery Health deduced that you can burn up to 70 extra calories a day if you follow the common rule of drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of cold water per day. Need another reason to up your water intake? Researchers at the University of Utah found that participants who drank half of the recommended amount of water per day (four 8-ounce glasses), not only showed signs of dehydration, they also experienced a 2% decrease in calories burned per day.
Eat a Big Breakfast
It’s time to nix the oatmeal with skim milk. Instead, start your day with a fatty breakfast, including eggs and even a piece of bacon, suggests Molly Bray, PhD, lead author of a recent study showing that a fat-filled morning meal will jumpstart your metabolism for the day faster than a lowfat, low-calorie breakfast. Another study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that people who eat 22 to 55 percent of their total calories at breakfast gain 1.7 pounds over four years. That’s not bad considering those who eat 0 to 11 percent of their calories in the morning gain nearly 3 pounds.

Drink Green Tea
Not only does green tea contain enough antioxidants to keep colds and the flu at bay, but it also does wonders for your metabolism, according to a study published in the journal Phytomedicine. Researchers found that people who drank the equivalent of three to five cups daily for three months shaved 5 percent off their body weight. Green tea contains ECGC, a plant compound that stimulates your metabolism, says Rania Batayneh, MPH, a nutritionist in private practice in San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, and founder of Essential Nutrition consulting.
Don't Skimp on Dairy
Calcium-rich foods and drinks, including milk, yogurt and cheese, increase the rate at which fat turns into waste, says a study by researchers at the University of Copenhagen published in the The Journal of Nutrition. It doesn’t matter what form of dairy product you’re consuming as long as the serving size is adequate (keep it lowfat!)—either a full glass of lowfat milk or 6 ounces of yogurt is perfect. Also, the study noted that you have to actually ingest the calcium in its natural form; supplements don’t work due to differences in the chemical makeup.
Build More Muscle
Gaining lean muscle mass boosts your metabolism and makes losing weight much easier, McGee says. If you add just 5 pounds of muscle to your body, you’ll burn up to 150 more calories per day without even working out those muscles. And, you can burn an average of 600 calories per hour during your cardio workout thanks to that extra muscle mass. “Muscle burns more calories than fat does, even at rest, so any strength-training activities to build lean muscle are excellent,” McGee says. The key is to challenge all your muscles and do a full-body strength-training workout, hitting your core, arms, legs, back and chest.
Pick Up Heavier Weights
By using heavy weights at a very slow rate—twice as slow as would feel natural—you break down your muscles (you’ll know the weights are heavy enough and the workout slow enough if you start to shake after just a few lifts or squats). Researchers at Wayne State University found that when your body repairs those overworked muscles, it causes your metabolism to increase for up to three days after the workout.
Original article appeared on WomansDay.com.

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Wine Tasting Terms

2011-01-06T10:21:00.002-05:00

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Accessible A wine that is easy to drink without an overwhelming sense of tannin, acidity or extract.
Acidic A wine with a noticeable sense of acidity.^[2]
Aftertaste A term for the taste left on the palate after wine has been swallowed. "Finish" is a synonym.
Aggressive A wine with harsh and pronounced flavors. The opposite of a wine described as "smooth" or "soft"
Alcoholic A wine that has an out of balanced presence of too much alcohol.
Aroma The smell of a wine. The term is generally applied to younger wines, while the term Bouquet is reserved for more aged wines.
Astringent An overly tannic white wine.^[3]
Austere A wine that is dominated by harsh acidity or tannin and is lacking the fruit needed to balance those components.
Autolytic Aroma of "yeasty" or acacia-like floweriness commonly associated with wines that have been aged sur lie.
Baked A wine with a high alcohol content that gives the perception of stewed or baked fruit flavors. May indicate a wine from grapes that were exposed to the heat of the sun after harvesting.
Balanced A wine that incorporates all its main components—tannins, acid, sweetness, and alcohol—in a manner where no one single component stands out.^[4]
Big A wine with intense flavor, or high in alcohol.^[5]
Biscuity A wine descriptor often associated with Pinot noir dominated-Champagne. It is sense of yeasty or bread dough aroma and flavors.
Bite A firm and distinctive perception of tannins or acidity. This can be a positive or negative attribute depending on whether the overall perception of the wine is balanced.
Bitter An unpleasant perception of tannins.
Blowzy An exaggerated fruity aroma. Commonly associated with lower quality fruity wines.
Body The sense of alcohol in the wine and the sense of feeling in the mouth.^[3]
Bouquet The layers of smells and aromas perceived in a wine.^[3]
Bright When describing the visual appearance of the wine, it refers to high clarity, very low levels of suspended solids. When describing fruit flavors, it refers to noticeable acidity and vivid intensity.
Buttery A wine that has gone through malolactic fermentation and has a rich, creamy mouthfeel with flavors reminiscent of butter.
Cassis The French term for the flavors associated with black currant. In wine tasting, the use of cassis over black currant typically denotes a more concentrated, richer flavor.
Cedarwood A collective term used to describe the woodsy aroma of a wine that has been treated with oak.
Charming A subjective term used to describe a wine with a range of pleasing properties but nothing that stands out in an obvious fashion.
Cheesy An aroma element characteristic of aged Champagne that develops after an extended period of aging. It is associated with the aroma of aged, nutty cheeses such as gouda and is caused by a small amount of butyric acid that is created during fermentation and later develops into an ester known as ethyl butyrate.
Chewy The sense of tannins that is not overwhelming. It is not necessarily a negative attribute for wine. ^[3]
Chocolaty A term most often used of rich red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot noir that describes the flavors and mouthfeel associated with chocolate--typically dark.
Cigar-box An term used to describe the tobacco aromas derived from oak influence.
Citrous A wine with the aromas and flavor from the citrus family of fruits.
Classic A subjective term used to denote a wine of exceptional quality that display the typicity of its varietal(s), displays layers of complexity and is very well balanced.
Clean A wine that is not demonstrating any obvious faults or unwanted aromas and flavors.
Clear A wine with no visible particulate matter.
Closed A wine that is not very aromatic.^[3]
Cloves An aroma associated with oak treatment that gives the perception of cloves. It is caused by the creation of eugenic acid by the toasting of the oak barrels.
Cloying A wine with a sticky or sickly sweet character that is not balanced with acidity.
Coarse' A term for a wine with a rough texture or mouthfeel. Usually applies the perception of tannins.
Coconut Aroma perception of coconut derived from treatment in American oak.
Compact Opposite of "open knit". A wine with a dense perception fruit that is balanced by the weight of tannins and acidity.
Complete Similar to the description of a "balanced wine" but more encompassing a wine that all the main components-acidity, alcohol, fruit and tannins-in long along with a pleasing mouthfeel and long finish.
Complex A wine that gives a perception of being multi-layered in terms of flavors and aromas.^[6]
Concentrated Intense flavors.^[3]
Concoction Usually a derogatory term used to refer to a wine that seems to have many different components that are "thrown together" rather than integrating into one cohesive profile.
Connected A sense of the wine's ability to relay its place of origin or terroir^[7]
Cooked A term similar to "bake" where the fruit flavors of the wine seemed like they have been cooked, baked or stewed. It may also indicate that grape concentrate was adding to the must during fermentation.
Corked A tasting term for a wine that has cork taint
Creamy A term used to describe the perception of a warm, creamy mouthfeel. In sparkling wines, the sense of creaminess arises from a combination of the finesse of the mousse and the results of malolactic fermentation. The perception of creaminess is generally picked up at the back of the throat and through the finish of the wine.
Crisp A pleasing sense of acidity in the wine.^[5]
Crust Sediment, generally potassium bitartrate, that adheres to the inside of a wine bottle

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Definition A wine that not only is well balanced but also gives a clear expression of its grape variety or place of origin.
Delicate A term used similar to charm but more often relates to the more subtle notes of a wine.
Depth A term used to denote a wine with several layers of flavor. An aspect of complexity.
Dirty A wine with off flavors and aromas that most likely resulted from poor hygiene during the fermentation or bottling process
Dried up A wine that has lost some of its freshness or fruitiness due to extended aging.
Dry A wine that is lacking the perception of sweetness.^[2]
Earthy This can mean a wine with aromas and flavor reminiscent of earth, such as forest floor or mushrooms. It can also refer to the drying impression felt on the palate caused by high levels of geosmin that occur naturally in grapes.
Easy A term that can be synonymous with "approachable" but more commonly refers to a wine that is simple and straightforward without much complexity but still enjoyable to drink.
Edgy A wine with a noticeably level of acidity that heightens the flavors on the palate. Maybe synonymous with "nervy"
Elegant A term to describe a wine that possess finesse with subtle flavors that are in balance.
Expansive A wine that is considered "big" but still accessible.
Expressive A wine with clearly projected aromas and flavors.^[8]
Fallen over A wine that, at a relatively young age, has already gone past its peak (or optimal) drinking period and is rapidly declining in quality is said to have "fallen over".
Farmyard A generally more positive term than "Barnyard" used to describe the earthy and vegetal undertones that some Chardonnay and Pinot noir develop after maturing in the bottle.
Fat A wine that is full in body and has a sense of viscosity.^[5] A wine with too much fat that is not balanced by acidity is said to be "flabby" or "blowzy"
Feminine Describes a wine that emphasizes delicate flavors, silky textures and subtle aromas rather than strength, weight and intensity of fruit.
Finesse A very subjective term used to describe a wine of high quality that is well balanced.
Finish The sense and perception of the wine after swallowing.^[5]`
Firm A stronger sense of tannins.^[3]
Flabby A lacking sense of acidity.^[5]
Flat In relation to sparkling wines, flat refers to a wine that has lost its effervescence. In all other wines the term is used interchangeably with "flabby" to denote a wine that is lacking acidity, particularly on the finish.
Fleshy A wine with a noticeable perception of fruit and extract.
Foxy A tasting term for the musty odor and flavor of wines made from Vitis labrusca grapes native to North America, usually a negative term.^[9]
Fresh A positive perception of acidity.^[3]
Fruit The perception of the grape characteristics and sense of body that is unique to the varietal.^[3]
Full A term usually used in context of wine with heavy weight or body due to its alcohol content. It can also refer to a wine that is full in flavor and extract
Grapey A wine with the aromas and flavors reminiscent of grape flavoring—such as those associated with grape jelly. The Muscat family of grapes often produce wines that are described as "grapey".
Grassy A term used to describe an herbaceous or vegetal element of a wine—ranging from freshly mown lawn grass to lemon grass flavors.
Green Overly acidic wine. Typically used to describe a wine made from unripe fruit.^[5]
Gutsy A wine with noticeable body, extract and fruit.
Hard Overly tannic wine.^[3]
Harsh Similar to "coarse" but usually used in a more derogatory fashion to denote a wine that has unbalanced tannins and acidity.
Heavy A wine that is very alcoholic with too much sense of body.^[5]
Herbaceous The herbal, vegetal aromas and flavors that maybe derived from varietal characteristics or decisions made in the winemaking process-such as harvesting under-ripened grapes or using aggressive extraction techniques for a red wine fermented in stainless steel.
Hollow A wine lacking the sense of fruit.^[3]
Hot Overly alcoholic wine.^[5]

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Inky A term that may refer to a wine's dark coloring and opacity.
Jammy A wine that is rich in fruit but maybe lacking in tannins.
Lean The sense of acidity in the wine that lacks a perception of fruit.^[3]
Leathery A red wine high in tannins, with a thick and soft taste.^[10]
Legs The tracks of liquid that cling to the sides of a glass after the contents have been swirled. Often said to be related to the alcohol or glycerol content of a wine. Also called tears.
Lemony A term referring to the tangy acidity of a wine with fruit flavors reminiscent of lemons.
Lightstruck A tasting term for a wine that has had long exposure to Ultraviolet light causing "wet cardboard" type aroma and flavor.
Linalool The characteristic flowery-peach aroma associated with Muscat and Riesling wines. It derived from the chemical compound linalool.
Liquorice A term used to describe the concentrated flavor from rich sweet wines such as those of Monbazillac AOC which are produced by botrytized grapes.
Liveliness A term used to describe a wine with slight carbonation and fresh, bright acidity.
Luscious Similar to "voluptuous" but more commonly associated with sweet wines that have a rich, concentrated mouthfeel.
Mature A wine that has aged to its peak point of quality.^[3]
Mean A wine without sufficient fruit to balance the tannins and/or acidity of the wine, making it unbalance and unpleasant to drink.
Meaty A wine with a rich, full body (and often pronounce tannins and extract) that gives the drinker the impression of being able to "chew" it.
Mellow A wine with a soft texture that is nearing the peak of its maturity.
Midpalate A tasting term for the feel and taste of a wine when held in the mouth.
Minerality A sense of mineral-ness in the wine, flavors of slate, shist, silex, etc.
Nervy A wine with a noticeable amount of acidity but is still balanced with the rest of the wine's components
Nose A tasting term for the aroma, smell or bouquet of a wine.
Oaky A wine with a noticeable perception of the effects of oak. This can include the sense of vanilla, sweet spices like nutmeg, a creamy body and a smoky or toasted flavor.^[2]
Oily A generally full bodied wine with a viscous mouthfeel. If the wine is lacking acidity, this term maybe used in conjunction with flabby.
Opulent A rich tasting wine with a pleasing texture mouthfeel that is well balanced.
Oxidized A generally negative term describing a wine that has experienced too much exposure to oxidation. A wine that has been oxidized, is considered faulty and may exhibit sherry-like odors.
Oxidative Unlike "oxidized", this is generally a more positive term describing a wine that has experienced constrained exposure to oxidation over the course of its aging process. The aromas and flavors that develop as a wine oxidatively matures can range from nuttiness, biscuity and butteriness to more spicy notes.
Palate A tasting term for the feel and taste of a wine in the mouth.
Peak The point where a wine is at its most ideal drinking conditions for an individual taster. This is a very subjective determination as for some tasters a wine will be at its peak when the fruit is still fresh and young while for some tasters the peak will arrive when a wine has matured in flavor.
Peppery A wine with the aromas and flavors reminiscent of the fruit from the Piper family of plants such as black peppercorn associated with Syrah and Grenache based wine or the aroma of crushed white pepper associated with Gruner Veltliner.
Perfume A generally positively used to describe an aspect of a wine's aroma or bouquet.
Plummy A wine with the juicy, fresh fruit flavors of plum
Polished A wine that is very smooth to drink, with no roughness in texture and mouthfeel. It is also well balanced.
Powerful A wine with a high level of alcohol that is not excessively alcoholic.^[3]
Prickly A wine with some slight residual carbonic gas, though not necessarily to the point of the wine being considered a sparkling wine. Some very young white wines (such as Vinho Verde) and dry rosé may be described as "prickly"

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Racy A wine with noticeable acidity that is well balanced with the other components of the wine.
Reticent A wine that is not exhibiting much aroma or bouquet characteristics perhaps due to its youth. It can be described as the sense that a wine is "holding back".
Rich A sense of sweetness in the wine that is not excessively sweet.^[3]
Robust A term with similar connotations as "aggressive" except that "robust" is more commonly applied to older, mature wines while "aggressive" tends to describe younger wines.
Round A wine that has a good sense of body that is not overly tannic.^[3]
Sassy A wine with bold, brash and audacious flavors.
Sharp A term normally used to describe the acidity of a wine though it can refer to the degree of bitterness derived from a wine's tannin.
Sherrylike A term used to describe a non-Sherry wine that exhibits oxidized aromas that may have been caused by excessive amounts of acetaldehyde.
Short A wine with well develop aromas and mouthfeel but has a finish that is little to non-existent due to the fruit quickly disappearing after swallowing.
Smokey A wine exhibiting the aromas and flavors of the various types of smoke, such as tobacco smoke, roasting fire smoke and a toasty smoke derived from oak influences.
Smooth A wine with a pleasing texture. Typically refers to a wine with soft tannins.^[5]
Soft A wine that is not overly tannic.^[3]
Soy Sauce A wine exhibiting the aroma of old Soy Sauce. Aged Bordeaux wines often exhibit such aroma.
Spicy A wine with aromas and flavors reminiscent of various spices such as black pepper and cinnamon. While this can be a characteristic of the grape varietal, many spicy notes are imparted from oak influences.
Stalky A woody, green herbaceous note in a wine.
Structure A term used to describe the solid components of a wine-acidity, sugar, density of fruit flavors and phenolic compounds such as tannins in relation to the overall balance and body of the wine.
Supple A wine that is not overly tannic.^[3]
Sweet A wine with a noticeable sense of sugar levels.^[2]
Tannic A wine with aggressive tannins.^[2]
Tar A wine with aromas and flavors reminiscent of Tar. Barolo wines often exhibit such characteristic.
Tart A wine with high levels of acidity.^[3]
Texture A tasting term for the mouthfeel of wine on the palate.
Thin A wine that is lacking body or fruit
Tight A wine with a significant presence of tannins that is restraining the other qualities of the wine, such as fruit and extract, from being more noticeable. A "tight wine" is expected to age well as the tannins soften to reveal these other qualities.
Toasty A sense of the charred or smoky taste from an oaked wine.^[2]
Transparency The ability of a wine to clearly portray all unique aspects of its flavor—fruit, floral, and mineral notes. The opposite would be a wine where flavors are diffused and thoroughly integrated.^[11]
Typicity A wine tasting term used to describe how much a wine expresses the typical characteristics of the varietal.
Undertone The more subtle nuances, aromas and flavors of wine.
Unoaked Also known as unwooded, refers to wines that have been matured without contact with wood/oak such as in aging barrels.
Upfront A wine with very perceivable characteristics and quality that do not require much thought or effort to discover.
Vanilla An oak induced characteristic aroma reminiscent of vanilla.
Vegetal A wine with aromas and flavor reminiscent of vegetation as oppose to fruit or floral notes.
Vivid A wine with very expressive ripe, fruit flavors.
Voluptuous A wine with a full body and rich texture.
Warm A wine with noticeable but balanced alcohol as opposed to a wine with excessive alcohol that maybe described as "hot". It can also refer to a creamy texture derived from oak treatment.
Watery A wine that is excessively "thin" in body and fruit.
Yeasty Often uses synonymously with "biscuity" and can describe a wine with aromas and flavor reminiscent of bread dough or biscuits.
Young Wine that is not matured and usually bottled and sold within a year of its vintage.
Zesty A wine with noticeable acidity and usually citrus notes.
Zippy A wine with noticeable acidity that is balanced with enough fruit structure so as to not taste overly acidic.

Tron Legacy Review

2011-01-06T09:59:00.000-05:00

Sorry for waiting so long to post again. Had to recover from X-Mas (I'm an atheist, so i do it for the presents and its a federal holiday) and New Years, then i got sick after new years. I was the last one to get sick out of all my family and friends.

Back to Tron Legacy.

It was totally Awesome!!! I liked the original but this one blow the old one out of the water.
Great fight scenes and plenty of them. I saw it in 3D, the 3D was great. It seems that the 3D keeps getting better and better as more 3D movies come out. The actors were great, good range of emotion and total believable. 125 Minutes long, The music was Great from Daft Punk and they are in the movie so that's a plus. "The Dude" was great playing 3 characters, his young self, old self and CLU.
I don't want to ruin anything by giving anything away but there is potential for a sequel if you pay close attention. I hope you go and see it!
FruitStripeApe

Garlic Mayonnaise From Scratch

2010-12-26T20:26:00.000-05:00

Garlic Mayonnaise From Scratch

Here is an easy one from my sister in law.
We ran out of mayo so she whipped up a batch in the food processor.

1 egg
1/2 Teaspoon Garlic
1/2 Teaspoon Mustard
1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice
3/4 cup of vegetable oil
salt and pepper

In a food processor add everything but oil
Mix in pulses til well blended
Slowly pour oil into food processor while pulsing
Pulse til thickened
Chill then use

Super Tasty and easy to make larger batches.

Hope you enjoy
FruitStripeApe

Baked Flank Steak

2010-12-23T19:19:00.000-05:00

Baked Flank Steak

2lbs Flank Steak
Salt + Pepper
Dry Garlic and Herb mix
Spray oil

Pre Heat Oven to 400F
Sear flank steak in a oiled pan
Once seared put in the oven for 20 Minutes
Take out and Rest for 10 minutes

Thin slice against the grain and top with meat dripping

I served mine with Sweet Potato Fries, Peas (Organic) and a Salad (Organic).

Hope you Enjoy,
FruitStripeApe

Blanched Mini Pepper and Tomato Sauce with Pork Meatballs and Portabella Mushrooms

2010-12-21T14:24:00.000-05:00

I made this awesome sauce last night and thought i would share it with you. :^)

Pepper and Tomato Sauce with Pork Meatballs and Portabella Mushrooms

2lbs ground pork (formed into 1" balls)
2lbs mini peppers (boiled for 5 minutes)
4 Large Tomatoes (boiled 5 minutes or until skin bursts)
6 Large Portabella Caps (cut into strips)
Spray oil (for spraying down all the pans)
Salt + Pepper
Herb De Providence
Italian Herb Mix

Heat a pan to medium high
Brown Pork Balls
Once browned let sit on paper towels
Season with Herb De Providence and salt + pepper

Take boiled peppers and pull the tops off
Then De-seed and rip in half
Take boiled tomatoes and de-skin
Put both in a oiled pot and turn heat on to medium
Cook for 10 mintues
Use an stick blender or food processor
Blend unto smooth
Season with salt + pepper and Italian Herb Mix
Throw Pork Meat Balls into the sauce and simmer for 20 Min.

Saute mushrooms until tender but not mushy.

Serve all on Linguine and bread (for meat ball sandwiches on the side hehe)

Serves 5+ people, we had 5 people eat it with lots of sauce, 6 meatballs and some noodles leftover.

Hope You Enjoy!!
FruitStripeApe