Appam, the south Indian Dessert

Appam is made with “maida” – the regular flour you use to make cakes.

To make the appam sweet you need jaggery. Grate the jaggery and take one cup of jaggery for one cup of flour. Add water to jaggery and let it melt.

Add the flour to jaggery and make a thick paste, similar to pancake mix.

Add grated dry coconut (Kopra), cashew nuts and cardamom powder to enrich the mix.

Take some cooking oil in a deep frying pan and heat it over medium heat.

Take a ladle full of the flour and jaggery mix and pour it in the middle of the pan to form a circular shape.

Deep fry it until cooked.

Note: After heating the jaggery and water and melting it, you have to allow it to cool and then add the flour to it.

You can add two tbs of grated coconut (not fresh coconut, but dry one) to one cup of flour.

There is another appam that is made with roasted rice. I will post it next.

Appam batter:

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Aloo Bonda

Potato is called Aloo in Hindi.

Ingredients to make Aloo Bonda

Potato curry – 1 cup

Chickpea flour – 2cups

Water – 1/2 cup

Cooking oil – 1/2 ltr (for frying the aloo bonda

curry powder – 1/2 tsp

lemon juice – 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Make potato curry as explained in the previous post:

Potato Curry and Masala Dosa

- Roll potato curry in small balls (a small lemon size)

- Take the chickpea flour in a bowl, add curry powder and salt

(curry powder is free with instant dosa mix)

Alternatively you can add garam masala or chillie powder.

- Add water little by little and mix the chickpea into a smooth paste.

- Add a pinch of cooking soda (optional)

- Add the lemon juice and mix well (optional)

- Warm the cooking oil over medium heat in a deep frying pan.

- Take a potato ball, dip it in chickpea paste and roll it so as to cover it completely with chickpea paste.

- Gently drop the potato balls, dipped in chickpea paste, one by one, into the warm oil.

- Deep fry the potato balls in warm oil. At a time you can fry five or six balls together.

- Roll the balls in oil so that all sides are evenly friend.

- When well fried the bondas will turn golden brown.

You can eat the aloo bondas with tomato sauce or mustard paste.

You can also eat the bondas with coconut chutney (free with instant dosa mix)

Our body needs carbohydrates, proteins, calcium, fats, vitamins, mineral salts, fibre.

Dosa has all this.

Carbohydrates are the source of energy. Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen are essential to keep us energetic and active. Food items such as potato, rice, spaghetti, yams, bread and cereals contain carbohydrates. These are the food items rich in starch.

Dosa has rice – starch – carbohydrates.

Proteins are turned into amino acids by our digestive system before they enter our blood. Proteins contain Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Sulphur. Proteins are absolutely necessary for the growth of our body and for repairing injured cells.

Dosa has lentils – proteins

Fat is also a source of energy. Just like proteins fats too contain Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen. Just by avoiding fat we cannot avoid putting on weight. Carbohydrates and proteins can also turn into fat. So it is necessary eat the right amount of energy containing food. How much energy we can take in? Naturally it depends on how much we can use through physical day-to-day activities and exercise.

To make dosa you use cooking oil. That gives you fat. And you can make it, according to your preference. Make it almost fat free or add more oil to make the dosa crispy, the choice is yours.

Mineral salts such as iron, calcium, sodium and iodine are necessary for different purposes. Iron is necessary for making hemoglobin. Decrease of hemoglobin leads to symptoms of anemia. Especially for pregnant women it is crucial to avoid problems of anemia. Calcium is essential for our bones, teeth and muscles. Nerve cells need sodium and our thyroid glands require iodine.

Dosa has calcium, iron and magnesium.

Fiber is important for good digestion, clear skin and healthy bowel movements.

Dosa has dietary fiber.

You can make different types of dosa. For example, carrot dosa gives you A. If you need more carbohydrates you can make masala dosa. Masala dosa has potatoes and that gives you more starch and more carbohydrates.

Dosa can be a good nutritious healthy meal for young and old including children.

While filets are the obvious choice, there are many other products to choose from as well. Today we’ll start with the traditional smoked salmon filets, and work our way through the many other products that are available for you to choose from. There’s such a wide selection!

Smoked salmon fillets can be served warm or cold. Served cold, they are known as lox. Traditionally served on a bagel with cream cheese, tomato, and capers, lox makes an excellent breakfast or brunch item. It has bold, rich flavors and a vibrant red color.

Served warm, smoked salmon fillets make an excellent part of any dinner. Try them as a fish course, or as part of a summer salad. Both warm and cold, smoked salmon fillets make an excellent gift that is sure to please everyone on your list.

hot smoked salmon are a great way to take the excellent taste of smoked salmon on the go. Easy to eat, and with no preparation, they’re an great gourmet snack for you and your kids. What a great surprise to find in any lunch box!

Canned smoked salmon can be prepared at a moments notice. This is a smoked salmon gift that will help anyone on your list who is pressed for time. It’s a great way to prepare a quick, simple, upscale meal. And you can easily save the rest for another meal!

Smoked salmon spreads make an excellent snack. Marrying the rich, bold flavors of smoked salmon with a variety of other flavors, smoked salmon spreads are an excellent snack on crackers or bagels. If you like smoked salmon, you will love smoked salmon spreads!

For the snacker in your life, try a smoked salmon spread. A mix of the great taste of smoked salmon with other amazing flavors. They taste great on breads, on crackers, and will be sure to please everyone who likes smoked salmon.

If you love to snack, smoked salmon spreads are an excellent option. Smoked salmon’s vibrant, bold flavors are mixed with many other great tastes to create an excellent spread. Try a spread on crackers, or with a bagel, and your taste buds will thank you.

smoked salmon appetizers come in a range of products and styles to please all of your friends and family. From spreads to fillets, everyone will be surprised impressed by a smoked salmon gift. It’s a classic, gourmet snack that’s sure to please.

Still, before you go, you are better off studying Italian. But utilize these Italian hand signals to help you.

Un momento!

This translates to, “one moment, please” in English. Just point your index finger upwards like the number 1. This can also convey “may I speak, please?”, but it’ll be needed to learn to speak italian then.

Ho fame

This is a plea to your hosts to feed you, translated as “I’m hungry.” You must hit your stomach with the side of your flat hand, which ought to convey a clear message. Still you will require some Italian food words to understand Italian food; otherwise, you will find yourself sick of pasta and pizza. You’ll understand the difference between pollo and polipo if you learn italian. Who knows what allergies these foods might give you?

Ehi tu, vieni qui

This is one hand signal you will do well to use with care. It translates to “Hey! Come here, you!”, which can seem either rude or sexually inviting. It’s made by a come hither signal also applied by numerous Americans. When you want someone to come and help you, you are better off learning to say “Prego, potete aiutarli?”

Silenzio

This translates to “silence”, and uses the universal signal of silence by pressing your index finger to your lips. If you have to emphasize why you want silence, however, you’ll have to study Italian.

Idea!

You would have effectively conveyed that you have an idea when you look happy with your hand on your head. When you tell them about this idea, however, studying Italian will be useful.

Perfetto

This looks like the American gesture for “okay” – the thumb and index fingers forming a circle. This is used to praise someone – very handy if you can’t speak italian.

Scusi, devo andare al bagno

This is a very important gesture that means “I have to go to the rest room.” Simply hold up your index and middle fingers, put on a pained expression, and you’ll be pointed to the closest bathroom. Very useful indeed for the diarrhea-prone traveler!

It is said that Italian hand gestures are poetry in motion. Still, you have to study Italian to read street signs, billboards, and books. Why not get the best of both worlds, then?

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What Does It All Mean?

There’s often so much information on a wine label that it’s difficult to figure it all out. Most wine labels contain the same basic information. This includes the winery (or wine maker), the country or region where the grapes were grown (often known as the appellation), the vintage (the year the grapes were harvested, not the year the wine was bottled), and the variety (what type of grapes the wine was made from – commonly known as the type of Fruit Wines). The alcohol content of the wine is also included on the wine label. There are other things that are sometimes included on a wine label, depending on the country where it was bottled. For example, wines bottled in the United States are required to have consumer warnings and the name and address of the bottler. Wine labels also can include the ripeness of the grapes, information about the estate or winery where it was bottled, and any other information the wine maker wants to include.

Is a Wine Label Just Information?

What once was just used to mark what was in the bottle, wine labels have become a spot to showcase artwork and make for a unique collection for a Rose Wines lover. While they may seem like an odd collection, the artwork on wine labels can be extremely beautiful, and a label may remind you of a special trip or an important event where you enjoyed the wine. And wine labels are certainly easier to save and display than empty bottles! Collecting wine labels has become so popular that manufacturers have even developed special cases to display them, and wine labels actually have their own category on eBay! Avid collectors often have their own websites or blogs devoted to sharing their collection with others.

Can I Make My Own Wine Label?

Wine labels and making wine can also be customized. There are companies that allow you to create your own piece of artwork to use as a wine label. In fact, this was featured on a recent episode of the tv show The Bachelor, where the bachelor and his date created a unique piece of art that was then made into a wine label. Bottles of wine with custom labels are popular for weddings or anniversaries, where guests can drink wine that celebrates the couple of honor. They can even be given as favors of the big event.

Acai berry has a unique tropical fruit flavor and provides a high amount of nutritional benefits. The acai berry contains high amounts of antioxidants also known as anthocyanins. It also contains Omega Fatty Acids (healthy fats), Amino Acids, Fiber, Iron and many other vitamins and minerals.

Acai fruit has immense nutritional, health and wellness properties. It is an antioxidant, an antibacterial, an anti-inflammatory, an antimutagenic and also benefits the cardiovascular system.

Acai berries contain very high levels of essential fatty acids & omegas proven to decrease LDL & maintain HDL cholesterol levels. They also feature an impressive concentration of antioxidants to help defend against free radicals and early aging. Acai berry is a source of a certain group of flavonoids called anthocyanins. The ORAC value of acai berry is higher than any other edible berry in the world! Acai fruit is also an excellent source of dietary fiber!

Born and raised in Vancouver, Canadian Poker Player Booth honed his unique playing style in the same sort of smoky, backroom games that poker legends such as Doyle Brunson and T.J. Cloutier once populated decades earlier in Texas. Unlike many of today’s younger breed of player, Booth, now 31, never read a poker book while learning the game, instead relying upon experience and an acute instinct for reading people and situations to achieve his success.

However, that acute instinct was a developed at price. Bradley, at the age of 16, felt as though his scholastic pursuits, within the confines of a classroom, had reached a quintessential defining moment – he made the decision to leave. Unfortunately, Mr. Booth had just negotiated with his parents that he would receive a car upon completion of the school year. As Bradley’s choices were mutually exclusive, he opted for a cover-up. In an endless succession of stealthy covert operations, he snuck out of the house each morning with his Little Caesar’s Pizza uniform taking the place of his books. He worked at the pizza parlour, funding his nightly romps at the poker table. Again, the undercover, and underage Booth, gained access to private card rooms throughout western Canada. As he had yet to secure the car at this point, young Bradley traversed the lower mainland on the good graces of his friendly neighbours. Often reaching into his pocket for his last $8 on a round of $4-8 Limit Hold ‘Em desperately trying to get three way action so he could get right back into the game. Unfortunately, Brad found himself destitute after many of his card room escapades- forcing him to hitch-hike to and from his house, work, and newly assumed night owl position as a burgeoning young poker room shark. As his parents were operating under the auspices Brad was both attending school and engaging in some very late night ‘study sessions’ – Brad received his reward of an ’87 Chevy Sprint to transport him, to and from his studies… at the card room.

It was those back alley smoke-filled card rooms that gave Brad Booth his flair and flavour. Utilising an unparalleled aggressive style, friendly table banter, and his carefree and effervescent personality, Mr. Booth quickly caught the eye of poker legend, Doyle Brunson when they played together at the 2005 World Series of Poker. Recognizing Bradley as a talent to bank on in the near future, Doyle signed Booth under the banner of DoylesRoom.com, an online poker site with many notable poker professionals. As a pioneer of the online poker world, Booth’s swift and assertive play has translated to some real world success. With some impressive cashes including $87,755 at the 2005 Fiesta al Lago No-Limit Hold’em, $48,300.00 at the 2005 4th Annual Five Diamond World Poker Classic, as well as $43,935.00 at the 2006 4th Annual Five-Star World Poker Classic, coupled with the dedication and conviction required to sit in 16 hour sessions every day for 3 years; it is no wonder why this Yukon resident has caught the eye of this legend.