C&D's Adventures In Food

Sushi!

2013-01-31T12:29:00.000-05:00

This was requested by a reader of ours. They wanted to read about sushi.

So here is my guide to making your own sushi.

To start with you will need 2 base ingredients #1 Nori/Seaweed and #2 Rice.

I get my nori in a 10 pack from the grocery store. It goes for about $2.25 to $3. Normally you would use white rice but as I have been experimenting I have found that other types of rice have interesting flavor combinations in sushi. For this guide I have chosen white rice.

To begin you will want a flat surface to place your nori on. I have chosen a cutting board. Lay out the nori flat and spread the cooked rice all over it in a thin manner. Try not to spread it out too close to the edges.

When adding the rice make sure it is drained. Excess water is to be avoided.

The nori comes in paper like sheets which are very thin and can tear or rip easily.

Be careful when opening the package.

Chose your ingredients. I have chosen tuna and avocado. Place them in a row in the middle of the sheet on top of the rice. As before try not to go all the way to the edges with your toppings.

Gently but firmly start rolling the nori from the bottom to the top. You want it as cylindrical as possible.

Choose a sharp knife that does not have a large serrated edge. If you choose a poor knife, your sushi will look ripped and torn like mine above. Carefully cut slices to be 1 and a half inches to 2 inches in length.

There are many sauces you can choose. I prefer yum yum sauce.

Sprinkle some on the top to taste.

For a healthier alternative to yum yum sauce try adding coleslaw to the roll.

DINNER - 55 Easy Recipes (Mama's Legacy Series) [Kindle Edition]

2013-01-21T18:51:00.002-05:00

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Updated edition of DINNER - 55 Easy Recipes, Volume I of the Mama's Legacy Series!

Balsamic Pork Chops

Carne Asada

Linguini with Clam Sauce

Baked Mac and Cheese Casserole

Paleo Slow Cooker: 52 Healthy, Gluten Free Recipes [Kindle Edition]

2013-01-20T20:18:00.004-05:00

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Soups and Stews

Poultry

Beef and Lamb

Seafood

Vegetarian

Snacks and appetizers

Desserts

Gluten-Free Baking Classics for the Bread Machine [Kindle Edition]

2013-01-20T20:07:00.000-05:00

Healthy eating with gluten free bread recipes

Gluten-Free Baking Classics for the Bread Machine [Kindle Edition]

Skinny Pizza: Over 100 healthy recipes for America's favorite food [Kindle Edition]

2013-01-14T02:53:00.003-05:00

100-plus recipes for Pizza by Barbara Grunes'. Families can enjoy all the great tastes without sacrificing good nutrition.

•Tomato-based pizzas: Shrimp, mushroom, chicken, spinach, tuna, peppers, artichoke, eggplant, and more.
•Non-tomato-based pizzas: Teriyaki, salmon, bok choy, goat's cheese, clam, turkey, stir-fry, zucchini, and more.
•Pizza on the grill: Fajita, vegetarian, Thai-flavored, salsa, olive, ratatouille, mango, barbecue, and more.
•Specialty pizzas: Creole, Szechwan, smoked turkey, scallop, focaccia, crab cake, nacho, English muffin, and more.
•Dessert pizzas: Apple, mint brownie, cheesecake, strawberry yogurt, rum-raisin, and more.

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The ABC'S of Freezer Cooking [Kindle Edition]

2012-12-29T22:26:00.002-05:00

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Healthy Cheats: Natural Weight Loss Guide Plus 100 Deliciously Healthy Recipes

2012-12-22T23:11:00.000-05:00

Got a new one for healthy eating by Jennifer Iserloh

Healthy Cheats: Natural Weight Loss Guide Plus 100 Deliciously Healthy Recipes [Kindle Edition]

30 Gourmet Cookie Recipes

2012-12-18T17:58:00.000-05:00

30 Gourmet Cookie Recipes - The Cookie Baking Cookbook That Enables You To Bake Like A Gourmet Dessert Chef! [Kindle Edition]

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Cook the Part

2012-12-16T03:42:00.001-05:00

Group cooking book is here, lets guests take part in cooking the meal.

great for team building or teaching a small group how to cook.

great for the family as well.

Cook the Part [Kindle Edition]

Cheese!

2012-12-15T09:04:00.000-05:00

Cheese is my absolute favorite thing to work with in the kitchen. It can be used on its own or added to almost anything to improve the taste. 9 times out of 10 if adding cheese to something doesn't improve the flavor then you need to rethink what it is you are making. Currently in my kitchen I am working with a super spicy 4 pepper blend cheese that I picked up from my local deli. It is much hotter then a pepper-jack.
The heat of the peppers blend nicely with the cheese.
I have included some history, info and recipes I thought were informative.

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Sexy Superfoods - Top 15 Superfoods to Boost your Body, Brains & Beauty

2012-12-15T08:21:00.000-05:00

Sexy Superfoods

Top 15 Superfoods to Boost your Body, Brains & Beauty

[Kindle Edition]

Retro Family Recipes

2012-12-13T00:00:00.000-05:00

[Kindle Edition]

Top 30 Easy Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes

2012-12-12T19:54:00.000-05:00

[Kindle Edition]

Easy Christmas Recipes: 25 Delicious Christmas Dishes For The Whole Family

2012-12-12T00:04:00.000-05:00

It has been awhile since I have posted regularly. It has been busy for me with classes and the holiday season.

Here is a current freebie book for you to help with Christmas time recipes.

[Kindle Edition]

New Products Available in the Store

2012-12-10T07:27:00.001-05:00

I have created some products with my photography to sell. I uploaded them today so the newest products might take up to 24 hours to show. Please show your support if anything catches your eye.

The Shop

The Thanksgiving recipe post

2012-11-21T20:01:00.000-05:00

Some holiday treats I found on stumbleupon

Best-Christmas-Dessert-Recipes-ebook free

2012-11-21T14:06:00.000-05:00

Best-Christmas-Dessert-Recipes-ebook

Eating Clean in a Dirty World: An easy to follow guide to cleaning up your diet for life [Kindle Edition] Free

2012-11-20T19:53:00.001-05:00

Eating Clean in a Dirty World: An easy to follow guide to cleaning up your diet for life

[Kindle Edition]

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PETA Creates dog/turkey hybrid. Urges public not to eat

2012-11-20T19:26:00.002-05:00

PETA is on the ball this holiday season, by targeting kids to go vegan.

Why eat a turkey? Because it is delicious.

Have you tried tofurkey? Its nasty. Turkey is not a domesticated animal. It will never be mans best friend.

All the money they are spending on ads like this is being wasted.

That money could go and do much more good.

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Spicy Asian Beef

2012-11-20T02:06:00.000-05:00

Thaw slender strips of beef steak.

Finely slice green and red peppers. Keep seeds with them for spicy flavor. Add to an oiled pan, add 1.2 cup water and set aside to be put in oven at same time with the beef.

Marinate the beef slices with a garlic, red pepper, sesame ginger teriyaki barbecue sauce.

Place in preheated oven set on 400 degrees. Place the peppers in the oven at the same time.

Cook them both for 20-30 minutes

Pile them atop a bed of rice or noodles.

Amazing-Vegetarian-Dinner-Recipes-ebook

2012-11-19T19:40:00.000-05:00

Top 30 Amazing Vegetarian Dinner Recipes for Busy Women: Impress Your Loved One

[Kindle Edition]

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Immigrant worker feeds deathcaps to grandma.

2012-11-18T15:43:00.000-05:00

Immigrant worker feeds deathcaps to grandma.
Barbara Lopes, 86, and Teresa Olesniewicz, 73, died needlessly in a nursing home where they lived. Their caretaker poisoned them in a mushroom mix up. The immigrant worker made the mistake of picking what she thought was an edible mushroom and then made a soup which she also ate. "Deathcaps" look similar to an edible wild mushroom popular in Asian countries. The worker and a few others went to the hospital after eating her soup. It is reported that she was unaware of the danger.

Get ready for some knowledge. Many mushroom varieties found in the wild are in fact deadly! Many people who get mushrooms for food do their homework and are extremely careful when picking them. As these videos show, they are knowledgeable about their product. Please don't poison yourself or others because you get an idea that you want to make some mushroom soup.

Here is a guide on mushrooms for your kitchen.

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/11/13/4983510/deadly-california-mushrooms-came.html#storylink=cpy

Winter beer heart of Darkness + pie recipe

2012-11-16T15:52:00.002-05:00

Found a seasonal beer called heart of Darkness by Magic Hat. I gotta say it has a very unique taste.

It has a bitter/creamy chocolate taste. Not sludgy at all.

Pairs well with a chocolate cupcake.

I have been a huge fan of Magic Hat, especially their #9.

Defiantly worth a try for a seasonal/non pumpkin flavored beer.

More info here: heart_darkness

Recipe provided by magic hat: HEART OF DARKNESS MOCHA PIE

A Farm For The Future (BBC Documentary)

2012-11-16T15:05:00.002-05:00

Full length bbc documentary "A farm for the future"

You leave your drink around me... + 50 elephants

2012-11-16T13:00:00.000-05:00

50 out of a herd of 120 elephants tore up a small town to get a local beverage called Mahua. They drank over 100 gallons in just a few minutes while destroying the shop that made the drink.

Apparently these elephants are no strangers when it comes to getting crunk from this drink. The police called on the locals to help contain the elephants and escort them out of the town.

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