http://spicesoflife.com http://a.images.blip.tv/300x300_show_image_spicesoflife167.jpg http://spicesoflife.com http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 6162310 6145514 file no 0.0 2012-05-24T02:44:33Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 307 gekXgviPagI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgviPagI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post6162310&skin=rss Spicesoflife-WinningFormulaForGreatHealth695-32.jpg Let&#8217;s face it: We all hope to live a long, healthy life and while there are no surefire guarantees, there are a few ways we can improve our chances. Accordingly, we consulted with one of the most quoted and highly- respected experts in the field: Dr. Walter Willett, Chairman of Nutrition of the Harvard School of Public Health and author of the best-selling &#8220;Eat Drink and Be Healthy&#8221; . Walter not only gave us some great tips, he introduced us to the newly-released &#8220; HSPH Healthy Eating Plate&#8221;, a VAST improvement over the USDA Plate, which according to Walter, has some SERIOUS flaws. The HSPH Eating Plate is not only more explicit, it defines the best foods that correspond to each portion of the plate and corrects a number of &#8220;errors&#8221; of the USDA Plate. (Once again, as with the USDA Pyramid, concessions were made to the dairy industry as well as other mega, agri-business conglomerates.) To make it even more accessible, I selected a few easy and delicious recipes from my new book, Simple Asian Meals that correspond to each section of the HSPH plate so you can recreate the meal in your home. (Feel free to use the recipes as a base for inspiration, substituting seasonal vegetables and other whole grains. Walter not only approved, but he gave the dishes a big &#8220;thumb&#8217;s up&#8221;. So here&#8217;s wishing you a healthy, happy, and pleasurable meal or two. No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Let&#8217;s face it: We all hope to live a long, healthy life and while there are no surefire guarantees, there are a few ways we can improve our chances. Accordingly, we consulted with one of the most quoted and highly- respected experts in the field: Dr. Walter Willett, Chairman of Nutrition of the Harvard School of Public Health and author of the best-selling &#8220;Eat Drink and Be Healthy&#8221; . Walter not only gave us some great tips, he introduced us to the newly-released &#8220; HSPH Healthy Eating Plate&#8221;, a VAST improvement over the USDA Plate, which according to Walter, has some SERIOUS flaws. The HSPH Eating Plate is not only more explicit, it defines the best foods that correspond to each portion of the plate and corrects a number of &#8220;errors&#8221; of the USDA Plate. (Once again, as with the USDA Pyramid, concessions were made to the dairy industry as well as other mega, agri-business conglomerates.) To make it even more accessible, I selected a few easy and delicious recipes from my new book, Simple Asian Meals that correspond to each section of the HSPH plate so you can recreate the meal in your home. (Feel free to use the recipes as a base for inspiration, substituting seasonal vegetables and other whole grains. Walter not only approved, but he gave the dishes a big &#8220;thumb&#8217;s up&#8221;. So here&#8217;s wishing you a healthy, happy, and pleasurable meal or two. 307 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 6162310 http://blip.tv/file/6145514 Food & Drink Thu, 24 May 2012 02:44:33 +0000 http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-WinningFormulaForGreatHealth695-32.jpg <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgviPagI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgviPagI" style="display:none"></embed> Winning Formula for Great Health B633BCB2-7DF0-11E1-B5A4-EC91AFCBBE9F http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/all-you-need-to-know-about-asian-noodles-part-ii-6066421 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 6066421 6049606 file no 0.0 2012-04-04T00:54:20Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 243 gekXgvKiWQI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgvKiWQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post6066421&skin=rss Spicesoflife-AllYouNeedToKnowAboutAsianNoodlesPartII311.jpg Welcome to the extensive world of Asian Noodles ( Part 2)! In Part 1, we explored the main varieties of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai noodles. Here I introduce the delightful and diverse brands of Japanese noodles-including soba, udon, somen, and ramen. As I discovered on my many trips to Japan when I was researching recipes for my different books , ( especially &quot;Asian Noodles&quot;), the noodle dishes there are delicious, satisfying, and a meal by themselves. I especially love the nutty flavor of buckwheat soba noodles and use them in many soup, salad, and stir-fried entrees. These days, even your local, well-stocked supermarket carries a decent supply of Asian noodles so any cook can easily prepare a quick meal. Try some of the recipes below: There&apos;s a dish for any occasion: Stir- Fried Spunky Ramen with Assorted Vegetables, Cinnamon Beef Noodles ( especially warming for the raw, spring weather, Scallion- Ginger Soba ( one of our family favorites), and a delicate Shrimp &amp; Pea Shoot Soup. No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Welcome to the extensive world of Asian Noodles ( Part 2)! In Part 1, we explored the main varieties of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai noodles. Here I introduce the delightful and diverse brands of Japanese noodles-including soba, udon, somen, and ramen. As I discovered on my many trips to Japan when I was researching recipes for my different books , ( especially &quot;Asian Noodles&quot;), the noodle dishes there are delicious, satisfying, and a meal by themselves. I especially love the nutty flavor of buckwheat soba noodles and use them in many soup, salad, and stir-fried entrees. These days, even your local, well-stocked supermarket carries a decent supply of Asian noodles so any cook can easily prepare a quick meal. Try some of the recipes below: There&apos;s a dish for any occasion: Stir- Fried Spunky Ramen with Assorted Vegetables, Cinnamon Beef Noodles ( especially warming for the raw, spring weather, Scallion- Ginger Soba ( one of our family favorites), and a delicate Shrimp &amp; Pea Shoot Soup. 243 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 6066421 http://blip.tv/file/6049606 Food & Drink asian noodles cooking nina simonds soba somen ramen Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:54:20 +0000 asian, noodles, cooking, nina, simonds, soba, somen, ramen http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-AllYouNeedToKnowAboutAsianNoodlesPartII311.jpg asian, noodles, cooking, nina, simonds, soba, somen, ramen <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgvKiWQI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgvKiWQI" style="display:none"></embed> All You Need to Know About Asian Noodles (Part II) 469D0C92-72F5-11E1-A507-F010C57649F4 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/all-about-asian-noodles-part-i-6036641 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 6036641 6019812 file no 0.0 2012-03-21T01:29:17Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 307 gekXgvC6BQI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgvC6BQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post6036641&skin=rss Spicesoflife-AllAboutAsianNoodlesPartI592.jpg For their pasta issue, the newly revived Gourmet, at Gourmet.com and on a GourmetLive App asked me to write about my favorite Asian noodles and I was thrilled! One of my favorite dishes from my student days living in Taiwan many years ago was Cinnamon Beef Noodles and it became my surefire remedy to chase away homesickness. (BTW, there is a newly updated and GREAT recipe for Cinnamon Beef Noodles in my new book, Simple Asian Meals). Later, when I wrote book Asian Noodles, I became an Asian noodle-holic and I spent about four years traveling all over Asia for my research. I spent even more time in Japan because I became addicted to soba and udon. I decided it would be particularly useful to do an accompanying video and the topic is so popular that I couldn&#8217;t resist reposting the video with a variety of Asian noodle recipes. http://www.gourmet.com/food/gourmetlive/2011/110911/an-asian-noodle-glossary No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure For their pasta issue, the newly revived Gourmet, at Gourmet.com and on a GourmetLive App asked me to write about my favorite Asian noodles and I was thrilled! One of my favorite dishes from my student days living in Taiwan many years ago was Cinnamon Beef Noodles and it became my surefire remedy to chase away homesickness. (BTW, there is a newly updated and GREAT recipe for Cinnamon Beef Noodles in my new book, Simple Asian Meals). Later, when I wrote book Asian Noodles, I became an Asian noodle-holic and I spent about four years traveling all over Asia for my research. I spent even more time in Japan because I became addicted to soba and udon. I decided it would be particularly useful to do an accompanying video and the topic is so popular that I couldn&#8217;t resist reposting the video with a variety of Asian noodle recipes. http://www.gourmet.com/food/gourmetlive/2011/110911/an-asian-noodle-glossary 307 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 6036641 http://blip.tv/file/6019812 Food & Drink asian noodles udon ramen cooking nina simonds noodle food recipe Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:29:17 +0000 asian, noodles, udon, ramen, cooking, nina, simonds, noodle, food, recipe http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-AllAboutAsianNoodlesPartI592.jpg asian, noodles, udon, ramen, cooking, nina, simonds, noodle, food, recipe <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgvC6BQI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgvC6BQI" style="display:none"></embed> All You Need to Know About Asian Noodles (Part I) 2F06125C-628A-11E1-BFA1-FB3028FA455B http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/how-to-make-tofu-taste-good-part-ii-5990708 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 5990708 5973847 file no 0.0 2012-02-29T04:02:23Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 315 gekXgu3TGAI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgu3TGAI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post5990708&skin=rss Spicesoflife-HowToMakeTofuTasteGoodPartII164.jpeg Although tofu is one of the healthiest foods on the planet, many do not like its flavor and texture. SOLUTION: Once you&#8217;ve pressed the tofu to remove the excess liquid, you can cut it into slices and pan-fry in a little oil until it&#8217;s crisp and golden brown. Then you can use it in a: Stir-fry Salad Braise In this video, we use pan-fried tofu in a Vegetarian Noodle Salad with a Spicy Tahini Dressing (The flavor is similar to my Spicy Peanut Dressing.). The dish is a delicious meal by itself. Then I use pressed, uncooked tofu, skewer it between red onions, orange or yellow bell peppers, mushrooms, and drizzle it with a vibrant ginger teriyaki sauce. Once grilled it too becomes an excellent, satisfying entr&#233;e that will satisfy even the most ardent carnivore. No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Although tofu is one of the healthiest foods on the planet, many do not like its flavor and texture. SOLUTION: Once you&#8217;ve pressed the tofu to remove the excess liquid, you can cut it into slices and pan-fry in a little oil until it&#8217;s crisp and golden brown. Then you can use it in a: Stir-fry Salad Braise In this video, we use pan-fried tofu in a Vegetarian Noodle Salad with a Spicy Tahini Dressing (The flavor is similar to my Spicy Peanut Dressing.). The dish is a delicious meal by itself. Then I use pressed, uncooked tofu, skewer it between red onions, orange or yellow bell peppers, mushrooms, and drizzle it with a vibrant ginger teriyaki sauce. Once grilled it too becomes an excellent, satisfying entr&#233;e that will satisfy even the most ardent carnivore. 315 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 5990708 http://blip.tv/file/5973847 Food & Drink tofu tasty ninfa simonds marinade grill salad spicy sauce asian healthy although tofu is one of the healthiest foods on the planet many do not like its flavor and texture. solution: once you’ve pressed the tofu to remove the excess liquid you can cut i Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:02:23 +0000 tofu, tasty, ninfa, simonds, marinade, grill, salad, spicy, sauce, asian, healthy although tofu is one of the healthiest foods on the planet, many do not like its flavor and texture. solution: once you’ve pressed the tofu to remove the excess liquid, http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-HowToMakeTofuTasteGoodPartII164.jpeg tofu, tasty, ninfa, simonds, marinade, grill, salad, spicy, sauce, asian, healthy although tofu is one of the healthiest foods on the planet, many do not like its flavor and texture. solution: once you’ve pressed the tofu to remove the excess liquid, you can cut i <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgu3TGAI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgu3TGAI" style="display:none"></embed> How to Make Tofu Taste Good (Part II) C7B04B80-5731-11E1-81D8-E36F223F4200 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/how-to-make-tofu-taste-good-part-i-5957319 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 5957319 5940435 file no 0.0 2012-02-14T17:31:51Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 311 gekXguvOKwI http://blip.tv/play/gekXguvOKwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post5957319&skin=rss Spicesoflife-HowToMakeTofuTasteGoodPartI194.jpg We all know that tofu has MANY health-giving benefits. Did you know: &#183; Regular consumption of tofu can help lower cholesterol. &#183; Tofu is an excellent source of vegetable protein and iron. &#183; Tofu is also a great source of calcium and is often enriched with more calcium so it can help counteract bone loss. &#183; Tofu, a soy product, contains phytoestrogens which help alleviate menopausal symptoms. The big problem that many grapple with is how to make it taste good. The flavor is bland, and the texture is mushy. What to do?? I share ALL my secrets in this video! Fortunately, tofu will acquire of the taste of the ingredients it&#8217;s cooked with. (As you see in the video, if you first press the tofu to remove excess water, it will absorb even more flavor.) Marinate it in a pungent, garlicky hoisin marinade OR a fragrant 5-spice sauce rub. Both mixtures are really easy to prepare and once baked, grilled, or pan-fried, the tofu becomes delicious and meaty. You can then substitute it for any meat or seafood in a stir-fry or serve it plain with cooked vegetables and grains If you go to the recipe section of the website, there&#8217;s an easy meal-in-one Hoisin-Drenched Tofu with Stir-Fried Vegetables that&#8217;s excellent with a whole grain for delicious, healthy meal. It tastes great reheated too. Enjoy! No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure We all know that tofu has MANY health-giving benefits. Did you know: &#183; Regular consumption of tofu can help lower cholesterol. &#183; Tofu is an excellent source of vegetable protein and iron. &#183; Tofu is also a great source of calcium and is often enriched with more calcium so it can help counteract bone loss. &#183; Tofu, a soy product, contains phytoestrogens which help alleviate menopausal symptoms. The big problem that many grapple with is how to make it taste good. The flavor is bland, and the texture is mushy. What to do?? I share ALL my secrets in this video! Fortunately, tofu will acquire of the taste of the ingredients it&#8217;s cooked with. (As you see in the video, if you first press the tofu to remove excess water, it will absorb even more flavor.) Marinate it in a pungent, garlicky hoisin marinade OR a fragrant 5-spice sauce rub. Both mixtures are really easy to prepare and once baked, grilled, or pan-fried, the tofu becomes delicious and meaty. You can then substitute it for any meat or seafood in a stir-fry or serve it plain with cooked vegetables and grains If you go to the recipe section of the website, there&#8217;s an easy meal-in-one Hoisin-Drenched Tofu with Stir-Fried Vegetables that&#8217;s excellent with a whole grain for delicious, healthy meal. It tastes great reheated too. Enjoy! 311 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 5957319 http://blip.tv/file/5940435 Food & Drink Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:31:51 +0000 http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-HowToMakeTofuTasteGoodPartI194.jpg <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXguvOKwI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXguvOKwI" style="display:none"></embed> How to Make Tofu Taste Good (Part I) 5657C118-4C80-11E1-A1BA-F7C2400B353D http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/delicious-ginger-and-it-s-key-health-giving-benefits-5924647 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 5924647 5907709 file no 0.0 2012-02-01T02:56:28Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 108 gekXgunPCwI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgunPCwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post5924647&skin=rss Spicesoflife-DeliciousGingerAndItsKeyHealthGivingBenefits612.jpg Ginger is a spice that we&#8217;ve all come to know and love and fortunately, fresh ginger is now available in the produce section of all mainstream supermarkets. (NOT the case, when I first started writing about Chinese cooking about 40 years ago). It has been used by the Chinese and Indians for its hot, vibrant flavour and curative properties to warm the body dispelling chills, aiding digestion, and potent aphrodisiac for centuries. When looking for ginger: &#183; Choose fat, smooth knobs that are not withered and are fresh-looking. The more withered and mature ginger is, the more fibrous (difficult to cut) and pungent it will be. &#183; If you use ginger, infrequently, store it on a counter in a pot of sand or soil. It will keep indefinitely. Otherwise, keep it in a cool, dry place, where you store your garlic. Ginger is widely known for its therapeutic properties. Key Benefits: &#183; Ginger reduces all symptoms associated with motion sickness including dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and cold sweating and is even more effective than Dramamine. &#183; Ginger contains very potent anti-inflammatory compounds which explains why it provides reductions in pain levels and improvements in their when people suffering from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis consume ginger regularly. &#183; Ginger can not only be warming on a cold day, but can help promote healthy sweating, which is often helpful during colds and flus. German researchers have recently found that sweat contains a potent germ-fighting agent that may help fight off infections. &#183; Chewing on a fresh piece of ginger relieves a sore throat, and hoarseness. No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Ginger is a spice that we&#8217;ve all come to know and love and fortunately, fresh ginger is now available in the produce section of all mainstream supermarkets. (NOT the case, when I first started writing about Chinese cooking about 40 years ago). It has been used by the Chinese and Indians for its hot, vibrant flavour and curative properties to warm the body dispelling chills, aiding digestion, and potent aphrodisiac for centuries. When looking for ginger: &#183; Choose fat, smooth knobs that are not withered and are fresh-looking. The more withered and mature ginger is, the more fibrous (difficult to cut) and pungent it will be. &#183; If you use ginger, infrequently, store it on a counter in a pot of sand or soil. It will keep indefinitely. Otherwise, keep it in a cool, dry place, where you store your garlic. Ginger is widely known for its therapeutic properties. Key Benefits: &#183; Ginger reduces all symptoms associated with motion sickness including dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and cold sweating and is even more effective than Dramamine. &#183; Ginger contains very potent anti-inflammatory compounds which explains why it provides reductions in pain levels and improvements in their when people suffering from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis consume ginger regularly. &#183; Ginger can not only be warming on a cold day, but can help promote healthy sweating, which is often helpful during colds and flus. German researchers have recently found that sweat contains a potent germ-fighting agent that may help fight off infections. &#183; Chewing on a fresh piece of ginger relieves a sore throat, and hoarseness. 108 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 5924647 http://blip.tv/file/5907709 Food & Drink quickbite nina simonds ginger asian cooking healthy health benefits tea health Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:56:28 +0000 quickbite, nina simonds, ginger, asian cooking, healthy, health benefits, tea, health http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-DeliciousGingerAndItsKeyHealthGivingBenefits612.jpg quickbite, nina simonds, ginger, asian cooking, healthy, health benefits, tea, health <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgunPCwI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgunPCwI" style="display:none"></embed> Delicious Ginger and It's Key Health-Giving Benefits 76F42FA0-4191-11E1-BA4E-CED92F6FAB0D http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/how-to-celebrate-chinese-new-year-5893768 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 5893768 5876790 file no 0.0 2012-01-18T05:01:21Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 401 gekXgufdbAI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgufdbAI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post5893768&skin=rss Spicesoflife-HowToCelebrateChineseNewYear368.jpeg On the eve of January 22, Chinese the world over will gather to usher in the Year of the Dragon. New Year is unlike any other festival of the lunar calendar. Preparations begin weeks in advance: Houses are cleaned from top to bottom. All accounts with tradespeople are settled and the cooks in the family pause to plan the New Year&#8217;s feast. In Chinese astrology anyone born during the year of the dragon is special and it is considered to be a year filled with good fortune- a wish we all need in these challenging times. On New Year&#8217;s eve, the whole family gathers for a huge banquet and certain foods are de rigeur for the holiday. There may be spring rolls which symbolize bricks of gold bricks. Dumplings are often boiled, steamed, or pan-fried when they are said to resemble golden coins. Noodles symbolize and impart a wish of longevity. They are also the Chinese equivalent of a birthday cake and since everyone is a year older, the New Year is also a type of birthday celebration. Many Chinese families prefer to serve only vegetarian dishes for New Year&#8217;s meal. Bowls of oranges and tangerines are put on display to be eaten and they also imply a wish for happiness and prosperity. Jennifer Che, of the popular website TinyUrbanKitchen.com and I got together to make TWO recipes: Jennifer made homemade dumplings from scratch (Her recipe is on her website and we have on ours to PLUS I made a simpler, but no-less-delicious recipe from my new book Simple Asian Meals :Gingery Faux Won Ton Soup with Bow Tie Pasta. Here&#8217;s wishing you all a healthy and happy New Year filled with good fortune! ENJOY!! No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure On the eve of January 22, Chinese the world over will gather to usher in the Year of the Dragon. New Year is unlike any other festival of the lunar calendar. Preparations begin weeks in advance: Houses are cleaned from top to bottom. All accounts with tradespeople are settled and the cooks in the family pause to plan the New Year&#8217;s feast. In Chinese astrology anyone born during the year of the dragon is special and it is considered to be a year filled with good fortune- a wish we all need in these challenging times. On New Year&#8217;s eve, the whole family gathers for a huge banquet and certain foods are de rigeur for the holiday. There may be spring rolls which symbolize bricks of gold bricks. Dumplings are often boiled, steamed, or pan-fried when they are said to resemble golden coins. Noodles symbolize and impart a wish of longevity. They are also the Chinese equivalent of a birthday cake and since everyone is a year older, the New Year is also a type of birthday celebration. Many Chinese families prefer to serve only vegetarian dishes for New Year&#8217;s meal. Bowls of oranges and tangerines are put on display to be eaten and they also imply a wish for happiness and prosperity. Jennifer Che, of the popular website TinyUrbanKitchen.com and I got together to make TWO recipes: Jennifer made homemade dumplings from scratch (Her recipe is on her website and we have on ours to PLUS I made a simpler, but no-less-delicious recipe from my new book Simple Asian Meals :Gingery Faux Won Ton Soup with Bow Tie Pasta. Here&#8217;s wishing you all a healthy and happy New Year filled with good fortune! ENJOY!! 401 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 5893768 http://blip.tv/file/5876790 Food & Drink Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:01:21 +0000 http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-HowToCelebrateChineseNewYear368.jpeg <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgufdbAI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgufdbAI" style="display:none"></embed> How to Celebrate Chinese New Year 72473A28-367F-11E1-8910-B6AB0BB67E13 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/the-healthy-eating-plate-5862636 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 5862636 5845641 file no 0.0 2012-01-04T02:54:40Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 307 gekXguXqUAI http://blip.tv/play/gekXguXqUAI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post5862636&skin=rss Spicesoflife-TheHealthyEatingPlate195.jpg With the beginning of every new year comes resolutions and inevitably, vows to &#8220;eat better&#8221; or lose weight so we thought we would go to the BEST POSSIBLE source for advice: Nutrition guru, Dr. Walter Willett, Chairman of Nutrition of the Harvard School of Public Health and author of the best-selling &#8220;Eat Drink and Be Merry&#8221; . Walter not only gave us some great tips, he introduced the newly-released &#8220; HSPH Healthy Eating Plate&#8221;, a VAST improvement of the USDA Plate, which according to Walter, has some SERIOUS flaws. The HSPH Eating Plate is much more explicit and defines the best foods that correspond to each portion of the plate. It also corrects &#8220;errors&#8221; of the USDA Plate (Once again, as with the USDA Pyramid, concessions were to the dairy industry and other mega, agri-business conglomerates.) BTW, we also illustrated the HSPH Healthy Eating Plate with brand, new easy and delicious recipes from my new book, Simple Asian Meals. Walter gave his thumb&#8217;s up on the dishes so here&#8217;s wishing you a healthy, happy, and pleasurable- eating new year! No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure With the beginning of every new year comes resolutions and inevitably, vows to &#8220;eat better&#8221; or lose weight so we thought we would go to the BEST POSSIBLE source for advice: Nutrition guru, Dr. Walter Willett, Chairman of Nutrition of the Harvard School of Public Health and author of the best-selling &#8220;Eat Drink and Be Merry&#8221; . Walter not only gave us some great tips, he introduced the newly-released &#8220; HSPH Healthy Eating Plate&#8221;, a VAST improvement of the USDA Plate, which according to Walter, has some SERIOUS flaws. The HSPH Eating Plate is much more explicit and defines the best foods that correspond to each portion of the plate. It also corrects &#8220;errors&#8221; of the USDA Plate (Once again, as with the USDA Pyramid, concessions were to the dairy industry and other mega, agri-business conglomerates.) BTW, we also illustrated the HSPH Healthy Eating Plate with brand, new easy and delicious recipes from my new book, Simple Asian Meals. Walter gave his thumb&#8217;s up on the dishes so here&#8217;s wishing you a healthy, happy, and pleasurable- eating new year! 307 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 5862636 http://blip.tv/file/5845641 Art walter willett nutrition nina simonds asian cooking quinoa salmon slaw asian healthy usda hsph harvard my plate Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:54:40 +0000 walter willett, nutrition, nina simonds, asian cooking, quinoa, salmon, slaw, asian, healthy, usda, hsph, harvard, my plate http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-TheHealthyEatingPlate195.jpg walter willett, nutrition, nina simonds, asian cooking, quinoa, salmon, slaw, asian, healthy, usda, hsph, harvard, my plate <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXguXqUAI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXguXqUAI" style="display:none"></embed> The Healthy Eating Plate 354D22CA-2B78-11E1-94F3-B5FE1C1A1663 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/dim-sum-christmas-5837665 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 5837665 5820639 file no 0.0 2011-12-21T02:05:08Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 208 gekXguSnRQI http://blip.tv/play/gekXguSnRQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post5837665&skin=rss Spicesoflife-DimSumChristmas649.jpg It may seem odd for me to be writing about dim sum and featuring the secrets of a &#8220;how to&#8221; do dim sum at Christmas, but the fact is that for the past 10 years, my close family&#8217;s preference has been to go to Boston Chinatown on Christmas and then walk next door to the Multi-plex cinema to catch one or two movies. And believe me, my husband and son are DETERMINED to keep this ritual. First of all, Don hates turkey so for years, following another old Simonds&#8217; family tradition, I made a huge lobster for friends with homemade cole slaw, my husband INSISTED on McDonald&#8217;s French fries (Don&#8217;t ask me why), stir-fried broccoli or oven-roasted vegetables, and a potato kugel,. Since our son didn&#8217;t eat lobster, coleslaw, or many vegetables I made macaroni and cheese. It was ridiculous and FINALLY, I cried &#8220;Uncle&#8221;. The only thing I REALLY wanted to eat was my Mom&#8217;s old recipe for a ritz cracker, garlic, kishke stuffing. It is the BEST!! Gradually, as I got older, busier, and less complacent, I suggested the idea of getting dim sum. Everyone now loves it so much that last year, our friends were alone but they had prepared a whole beautiful turkey feast. Personally, I was dying to go, but Jesse and Don were adamant: They would NOT give up their dim sum ritual. This video gives you a guide of how to do dim sum and what to order, BTW, my favorite dim sum restaurants these days in Boston are :He Leung Moon, near Beach Street and the Dumpling Caf&#233; on Washington Street. Enjoy and have a lovely holiday! Nina No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure It may seem odd for me to be writing about dim sum and featuring the secrets of a &#8220;how to&#8221; do dim sum at Christmas, but the fact is that for the past 10 years, my close family&#8217;s preference has been to go to Boston Chinatown on Christmas and then walk next door to the Multi-plex cinema to catch one or two movies. And believe me, my husband and son are DETERMINED to keep this ritual. First of all, Don hates turkey so for years, following another old Simonds&#8217; family tradition, I made a huge lobster for friends with homemade cole slaw, my husband INSISTED on McDonald&#8217;s French fries (Don&#8217;t ask me why), stir-fried broccoli or oven-roasted vegetables, and a potato kugel,. Since our son didn&#8217;t eat lobster, coleslaw, or many vegetables I made macaroni and cheese. It was ridiculous and FINALLY, I cried &#8220;Uncle&#8221;. The only thing I REALLY wanted to eat was my Mom&#8217;s old recipe for a ritz cracker, garlic, kishke stuffing. It is the BEST!! Gradually, as I got older, busier, and less complacent, I suggested the idea of getting dim sum. Everyone now loves it so much that last year, our friends were alone but they had prepared a whole beautiful turkey feast. Personally, I was dying to go, but Jesse and Don were adamant: They would NOT give up their dim sum ritual. This video gives you a guide of how to do dim sum and what to order, BTW, my favorite dim sum restaurants these days in Boston are :He Leung Moon, near Beach Street and the Dumpling Caf&#233; on Washington Street. Enjoy and have a lovely holiday! Nina 208 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 5837665 http://blip.tv/file/5820639 Food & Drink dim sum chinese nina simonds chinatown boston christmas new years Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:05:08 +0000 dim sum, chinese, nina simonds, chinatown, boston, christmas, new years http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-DimSumChristmas649.jpg dim sum, chinese, nina simonds, chinatown, boston, christmas, new years <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXguSnRQI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXguSnRQI" style="display:none"></embed> Dim Sum Christmas 07132F56-204E-11E1-A8C8-AAB28F2E5BA2 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/best-recipe-for-pad-thai-ever-5798718 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 5798718 5781672 file no 0.0 2011-12-06T21:05:29Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 513 gekXguH3IgI http://blip.tv/play/gekXguH3IgI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post5798718&skin=rss Spicesoflife-BestRecipeForPadThaiEver862.jpg Pad Thai is one of those recipes that I generally stay away from because EVERYONE has their own version of what it should taste like that is based on what they&#8217;ve eaten at their favorite Thai restaurant. I feel there is NO way I could ever compete with that. BUT, when I was working on my Asian Noodles book, I decided it was crazy for me to write a book on the subject and not include a recipe for Pad Thai. After all, isn&#8217;t it quintessential Asian noodle dish? I was determined and I must have tested the recipe at least eight times- maybe more. In fact, I have never tested a recipe as much as this Pad Thai. And even after 15 years and many books later, I still think it holds up. My next book, Simple Asian Meals is just about to be published, but I am working on a revision of Asian Noodles and one recipe that will NOT change is this one for Pad Thai. Enjoy!! I&#8217;m getting a craving for some Pad Thai right now. J Nina No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Pad Thai is one of those recipes that I generally stay away from because EVERYONE has their own version of what it should taste like that is based on what they&#8217;ve eaten at their favorite Thai restaurant. I feel there is NO way I could ever compete with that. BUT, when I was working on my Asian Noodles book, I decided it was crazy for me to write a book on the subject and not include a recipe for Pad Thai. After all, isn&#8217;t it quintessential Asian noodle dish? I was determined and I must have tested the recipe at least eight times- maybe more. In fact, I have never tested a recipe as much as this Pad Thai. And even after 15 years and many books later, I still think it holds up. My next book, Simple Asian Meals is just about to be published, but I am working on a revision of Asian Noodles and one recipe that will NOT change is this one for Pad Thai. Enjoy!! I&#8217;m getting a craving for some Pad Thai right now. J Nina 513 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 5798718 http://blip.tv/file/5781672 Food & Drink nine simonds asian cooking tofu rice noodles tofu vegetarian food yummy Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:05:29 +0000 nine, simonds, asian, cooking, tofu, rice, noodles, tofu, vegetarian, food, yummy http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-BestRecipeForPadThaiEver862.jpg nine, simonds, asian, cooking, tofu, rice, noodles, tofu, vegetarian, food, yummy <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXguH3IgI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXguH3IgI" style="display:none"></embed> Best Recipe for Pad Thai Ever FD773760-1587-11E1-8F3E-BAA1965A07C4 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/all-you-need-to-know-about-asian-noodles-part-2-5760356 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 5760356 5743296 file no 0.0 2011-11-23T04:02:41Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 243 gekXgt_LSAI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgt_LSAI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post5760356&skin=rss Spicesoflife-AllYouNeedToKnowAboutAsianNoodlesPart2327-446.jpg In part 1 of &#8220;All You Need to Know About Asian Noodles&#8221;, I tackled the family of Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai noodles. In part 2, I show and talk about the many varieties of Japanese Noodles. You will be introduced to: ramen, udon, soba, and somen noodles as well as suggestions for substitutions. These days, however, you don&#8217;t even have to go to a specialty market since most well-stocked supermarkets now carry many of these varieties. In addition, if you go to the recipe section, you will see not one, but FOUR recipes using all the different noodles. There&#8217;s my favorite Cinnamon Beef Noodles, Spunky Stir-Fried Ramen, Scallion Chicken Soba, a favorite meal-in-one dinner of my family&#8217;s, and a delicate Shrimp with Snow Pea Shoots Soup. Remember that in eating the noodles which symbolize longevity, it is believed that you will have a long and healthy life. Enjoy! Nina No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure In part 1 of &#8220;All You Need to Know About Asian Noodles&#8221;, I tackled the family of Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai noodles. In part 2, I show and talk about the many varieties of Japanese Noodles. You will be introduced to: ramen, udon, soba, and somen noodles as well as suggestions for substitutions. These days, however, you don&#8217;t even have to go to a specialty market since most well-stocked supermarkets now carry many of these varieties. In addition, if you go to the recipe section, you will see not one, but FOUR recipes using all the different noodles. There&#8217;s my favorite Cinnamon Beef Noodles, Spunky Stir-Fried Ramen, Scallion Chicken Soba, a favorite meal-in-one dinner of my family&#8217;s, and a delicate Shrimp with Snow Pea Shoots Soup. Remember that in eating the noodles which symbolize longevity, it is believed that you will have a long and healthy life. Enjoy! Nina 243 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 5760356 http://blip.tv/file/5743296 Food & Drink udon soba somen ramen nina simonds food asian noodles Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:02:41 +0000 udon, soba, somen, ramen, nina simonds, food, asian noodles http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-AllYouNeedToKnowAboutAsianNoodlesPart2327-446.jpg udon, soba, somen, ramen, nina simonds, food, asian noodles <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgt_LSAI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgt_LSAI" style="display:none"></embed> All You Need to Know About Asian Noodles (Part 2) 1E7FC35A-0A89-11E1-9953-A826AB8DBA2D http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/all-about-asian-noodles-part-1-5720017 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 5720017 5702931 file no 0.0 2011-11-09T04:13:03Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 307 gekXgt2QNQI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgt2QNQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post5720017&skin=rss Spicesoflife-AllAboutAsianNoodlesPart1581.jpg For their pasta issue, the newly-revived Gourmet @Gourmet.com asked me to write an Asian Noodle Primer and I was thrilled. One of my favorite dishes from my student days living in Taiwan was Cinnamon Beef Noodles and I became a serious Asian noodleholic when I started writing a book about the topic &quot; Asian Noodles&quot; which was published in 1997. I spent about four years traveling all over Asia ( especially Japan because I couldn&apos;t get enough of soba or udon). I decided it would be really useful to do an accompanying video, so here is Part I of &quot; All You Need to Know About Asian Noodles&quot; with LOTS of recipes. Enjoy! Nina No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure For their pasta issue, the newly-revived Gourmet @Gourmet.com asked me to write an Asian Noodle Primer and I was thrilled. One of my favorite dishes from my student days living in Taiwan was Cinnamon Beef Noodles and I became a serious Asian noodleholic when I started writing a book about the topic &quot; Asian Noodles&quot; which was published in 1997. I spent about four years traveling all over Asia ( especially Japan because I couldn&apos;t get enough of soba or udon). I decided it would be really useful to do an accompanying video, so here is Part I of &quot; All You Need to Know About Asian Noodles&quot; with LOTS of recipes. Enjoy! Nina 307 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 5720017 http://blip.tv/file/5702931 Food & Drink asian noodles nina simonds soba ramen pasta Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:13:03 +0000 asian, noodles, nina, simonds, soba, ramen, pasta http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-AllAboutAsianNoodlesPart1581.jpg asian, noodles, nina, simonds, soba, ramen, pasta <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgt2QNQI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgt2QNQI" style="display:none"></embed> All You Need to Know About Asian Noodles (Part 1) 7EB3656A-FF71-11E0-ADF8-BBF63919D436 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/quickbites-wild-mushrooms-5677296 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 5677296 5660188 file no 0.0 2011-10-26T01:26:14Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 125 gekXgtrCVAI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgtrCVAI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post5677296&skin=rss Spicesoflife-QuickBitesWildMushrooms874-322.jpg Wild mushrooms contain numerous health-giving properties: Contain lentinone Lower cholesterol Reduces blood pressure Anti-tumoric &#8211;helps prevent recurrence of tumors Try the easy Wild Mushroom and Chicken casserole (from my new book) and enjoy! No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Wild mushrooms contain numerous health-giving properties: Contain lentinone Lower cholesterol Reduces blood pressure Anti-tumoric &#8211;helps prevent recurrence of tumors Try the easy Wild Mushroom and Chicken casserole (from my new book) and enjoy! 125 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 5677296 http://blip.tv/file/5660188 Educational wild mushrooms shiitake oyster maitake immune system chicken casserole Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:26:14 +0000 wild mushrooms, shiitake, oyster, maitake, immune system, chicken casserole http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-QuickBitesWildMushrooms874-322.jpg wild mushrooms, shiitake, oyster, maitake, immune system, chicken casserole <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgtrCVAI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgtrCVAI" style="display:none"></embed> QuickBites: Wild Mushrooms 8F2D2E7A-F478-11E0-9FCA-E547E436399A http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/food-day-2001-5635335 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 5635335 5618225 file no 0.0 2011-10-12T02:19:05Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 194 gekXgtf6awI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgtf6awI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post5635335&skin=rss Spicesoflife-15437704.png Food Day, October 24th, is quickly approaching and there are now more than 1200 events being planned all over the country! The map at wwwFoodday.org lists all of the events. No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Food Day, October 24th, is quickly approaching and there are now more than 1200 events being planned all over the country! The map at wwwFoodday.org lists all of the events. 194 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 5635335 http://blip.tv/file/5618225 Educational food day events food event nutrition Wed, 12 Oct 2011 02:19:05 +0000 food day, events, food event, nutrition http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-15437704.png food day, events, food event, nutrition <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgtf6awI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgtf6awI" style="display:none"></embed> Food Day 2011 C585FAC6-E404-11E0-8499-D20CD5FE8ED6 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-oflife-miso-5572971 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 5572971 5555812 file no 0.0 2011-09-21T03:49:56Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 166 gekXgtSTTwI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgtSTTwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post5572971&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeMiso116.jpg Not long ago, miso was only available in Asian markets. Today, it&apos;s found in many supermarkets. Miso has fantastic health benefits. No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Not long ago, miso was only available in Asian markets. Today, it&apos;s found in many supermarkets. Miso has fantastic health benefits. 166 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 5572971 http://blip.tv/file/5555812 Educational miso aka shiro soup immune system tofu chicken protein Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:49:56 +0000 miso, aka, shiro, soup, immune system, tofu, chicken, protein http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeMiso116.jpg miso, aka, shiro, soup, immune system, tofu, chicken, protein <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgtSTTwI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgtSTTwI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Miso AD66024A-D9C0-11E0-A763-B6AD90C82BB3 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-basil-5533174 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 5533174 5515997 file no 0.0 2011-09-08T02:17:18Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 148 gekXgtHcWgI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgtHcWgI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post5533174&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBasil455.png It&apos;s that wonderful time of year when basil ( and tomatoes) plentiful and fragrant, but did you also know that in addition to its sublime taste, basil is chock full of health benefits? For instance: *It contains volatile oils that are anti-bacterial &amp; anti-inflammatory. *It&apos;s a great source of Vitamin A &amp; Betacarotene so it&apos;s great for good heart health. *It helps digestion and eases gas. So go heavy on the basil and see the recipe section for a quick and easy ( delicious too!) Stir- Fried Chicken with Basil. Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 food&leisure It&apos;s that wonderful time of year when basil ( and tomatoes) plentiful and fragrant, but did you also know that in addition to its sublime taste, basil is chock full of health benefits? For instance: *It contains volatile oils that are anti-bacterial &amp; anti-inflammatory. *It&apos;s a great source of Vitamin A &amp; Betacarotene so it&apos;s great for good heart health. *It helps digestion and eases gas. So go heavy on the basil and see the recipe section for a quick and easy ( delicious too!) Stir- Fried Chicken with Basil. 148 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 5533174 http://blip.tv/file/5515997 Default Category Thu, 08 Sep 2011 02:17:18 +0000 http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBasil455.png <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgtHcWgI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgtHcWgI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Basil http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ 4EC6B5AE-B873-11E0-8331-D119FB707203 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-spicy-stir-fry-101-5417447 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 5417447 5400208 file no 0.0 2011-07-27T17:10:20Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 318 gekXgsrUSwI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgsrUSwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post5417447&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeSpicyStirFry101547.jpg Summer is here and farmer&#8217;s markets are now offering a bounty of locally grown rainbow vegetables. Stir-fried dishes are perfect for this time of year. They are easy to prepare, healthy, and versatile, and you can make a large batch and enjoy them for multiple meals. In &#8220;Spicy Stir-Fry 101&#8221; I not only demonstrate a simple recipe for &#8220;Spicy Stir-fried Vegetables with Chicken&#8221;, I show the classic Chinese method of cutting, marinating, and cooking raw chicken breast as well as a time-saving method of boning and using rotisserie chicken from the supermarket. This recipe is from my recently published paperback of the award-winning classic, &#8220;Spoonful of Ginger&#8221;, which I am proud to say is as beautiful as the hard cover edition. For the uninitiated, &#8221;Spoonful of Ginger&#8221; took 7 years to research and write and was inspired by my fascination with the &#8221;food as medicine&#8221; philosophy that is incorporated into classic Chinese cooking. For the book, I traveled all over the world, seeking out &#8220;food as medicine&#8221; healers, doctors, and cooks. This book chronicles my travels and relates my adventures meeting the extraordinary authorities and cooks. Spoonful also contains a treasury of some of my favorite, delicious, and health-giving recipes, many of which I compiled and adapted from my travels. So here is a basic recipe for Spicy Stir&#8211;Fried Chicken with Vegetables. Feel free to substitute other vegetables - whatever is available - and adjust the cooking time as necessary. BTW, don&#8217;t overcook your vegetables. They should be al dente or crisp tender. Enjoy! Nina No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Summer is here and farmer&#8217;s markets are now offering a bounty of locally grown rainbow vegetables. Stir-fried dishes are perfect for this time of year. They are easy to prepare, healthy, and versatile, and you can make a large batch and enjoy them for multiple meals. In &#8220;Spicy Stir-Fry 101&#8221; I not only demonstrate a simple recipe for &#8220;Spicy Stir-fried Vegetables with Chicken&#8221;, I show the classic Chinese method of cutting, marinating, and cooking raw chicken breast as well as a time-saving method of boning and using rotisserie chicken from the supermarket. This recipe is from my recently published paperback of the award-winning classic, &#8220;Spoonful of Ginger&#8221;, which I am proud to say is as beautiful as the hard cover edition. For the uninitiated, &#8221;Spoonful of Ginger&#8221; took 7 years to research and write and was inspired by my fascination with the &#8221;food as medicine&#8221; philosophy that is incorporated into classic Chinese cooking. For the book, I traveled all over the world, seeking out &#8220;food as medicine&#8221; healers, doctors, and cooks. This book chronicles my travels and relates my adventures meeting the extraordinary authorities and cooks. Spoonful also contains a treasury of some of my favorite, delicious, and health-giving recipes, many of which I compiled and adapted from my travels. So here is a basic recipe for Spicy Stir&#8211;Fried Chicken with Vegetables. Feel free to substitute other vegetables - whatever is available - and adjust the cooking time as necessary. BTW, don&#8217;t overcook your vegetables. They should be al dente or crisp tender. Enjoy! Nina 318 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 5417447 http://blip.tv/file/5400208 Educational spices of life nina simonds cooking chicken cutting chicken boning chicken healthy dinner marinating chicken pea pods roast chicken stir-fry vegetables Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:10:20 +0000 spices of life, nina simonds, cooking chicken, cutting chicken, boning chicken, healthy dinner, marinating chicken, pea pods, roast chicken, stir-fry, vegetables http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeSpicyStirFry101547.jpg spices of life, nina simonds, cooking chicken, cutting chicken, boning chicken, healthy dinner, marinating chicken, pea pods, roast chicken, stir-fry, vegetables <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgsrUSwI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgsrUSwI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Spicy Stir-Fry 101 F8615108-AE3E-11E0-83F4-AA4F5EC47F75 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/welcome-to-food-day-5376167 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 5376167 5358887 file no 0.0 2011-07-14T17:30:29Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 194 gekXgsiSCwI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgsiSCwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post5376167&skin=rss Spicesoflife-WelcomeToFoodDay295-93.jpg Spices of Life asked Michael Jacobson, the Center for Science in the Public Interest&#8217;s founder to give you an introduction, so please give him a listen. Enjoy!! Nina No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Spices of Life asked Michael Jacobson, the Center for Science in the Public Interest&#8217;s founder to give you an introduction, so please give him a listen. Enjoy!! Nina 194 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 5376167 http://blip.tv/file/5358887 Educational food day nina simonds spices of life informational educational fun tasty delicious farming cooking healthy eating Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:30:29 +0000 food, day, nina simonds, spices of life, informational, educational, fun, tasty, delicious, farming, cooking, healthy eating http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-WelcomeToFoodDay295-93.jpg food, day, nina simonds, spices of life, informational, educational, fun, tasty, delicious, farming, cooking, healthy eating <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgsiSCwI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgsiSCwI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Welcome to Food Day 49B51190-70FD-11E0-8373-EEDEF063C1BF http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spoonful-of-ginger-hot-and-sour-salmon-with-greens-5093595 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 5093595 5075843 file no 0.0 2011-04-27T18:36:38Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 318 gekXgrbyPwI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgrbyPwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post5093595&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpoonfulOfGingerHotAndSourSalmonWithGreens901.jpg Salmon sightings in the market used to be a sign of spring, but these days, we are lucky to have a year-round supply. This dish, Hot and Sour Salmon with Greens is one of my favorites from Spoonful of Ginger. It is so easy to prepare, yet so delicious with its tender bed of steamed bok choy seasoned with scallions and ginger, topped with a tangy sauce made of soy, black vinegar or Worcestershire sauce, and garlic. I serve it with rice for an easy, delectable dinner. If there are any leftovers, I polish them off for lunch the next day. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpoonfulOfGingerHotAndSourSalmonWithGreens901-151.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Salmon sightings in the market used to be a sign of spring, but these days, we are lucky to have a year-round supply. This dish, Hot and Sour Salmon with Greens is one of my favorites from Spoonful of Ginger. It is so easy to prepare, yet so delicious with its tender bed of steamed bok choy seasoned with scallions and ginger, topped with a tangy sauce made of soy, black vinegar or Worcestershire sauce, and garlic. I serve it with rice for an easy, delectable dinner. If there are any leftovers, I polish them off for lunch the next day. 318 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 5093595 http://blip.tv/file/5075843 Food & Drink Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:36:38 +0000 http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpoonfulOfGingerHotAndSourSalmonWithGreens901.jpg <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgrbyPwI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgrbyPwI" style="display:none"></embed> Spoonful of Ginger: Hot and Sour Salmon with Greens dab8df68-31e3-4052-a228-9eec53813164 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spoonful-of-ginger-spicy-chicken-with-veggies-5000435 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 5000435 4982581 file no 0.0 2011-04-06T03:36:49Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 318 gekXgrGaVwI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgrGaVwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post5000435&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpoonfulOfGingerSpicyChickenWithVeggies983.jpg The paperback of my seminal work, &quot;Spoonful of Ginger&quot; is being published. To celebrate, we are launching a series of videos that offer viewers a &quot;taste&quot; of the food in the book. So here is a wonderful Spicy Stir - Fried Chicken with Vegetables. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpoonfulOfGingerSpicyChickenWithVeggies983-855.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure The paperback of my seminal work, &quot;Spoonful of Ginger&quot; is being published. To celebrate, we are launching a series of videos that offer viewers a &quot;taste&quot; of the food in the book. So here is a wonderful Spicy Stir - Fried Chicken with Vegetables. 318 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 5000435 http://blip.tv/file/4982581 Educational spices of life nina simonds food asian cooking stir fry veggies vegetables spicy Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:36:49 +0000 spices of life, nina simonds, food, asian cooking, stir fry, veggies, vegetables, spicy http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpoonfulOfGingerSpicyChickenWithVeggies983.jpg spices of life, nina simonds, food, asian cooking, stir fry, veggies, vegetables, spicy <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgrGaVwI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgrGaVwI" style="display:none"></embed> Spoonful of Ginger: Spicy Chicken with Veggies E67C274E-4F28-11E0-BFC5-8472B2CD9386 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-quick-bite-hot-peppers-4906222 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 4906222 4888261 file no 0.0 2011-03-15T17:23:10Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 205 gekXgqu6UgI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgqu6UgI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post4906222&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeQuickBiteHotPeppers931.jpg Join me as I do a show-and-tell demonstration, displaying the numerous types of chile peppers, talking about the different flavors and degrees of heat, and giving their many wonderful health-giving properties. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeQuickBiteHotPeppers931-456.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Join me as I do a show-and-tell demonstration, displaying the numerous types of chile peppers, talking about the different flavors and degrees of heat, and giving their many wonderful health-giving properties. 205 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 4906222 http://blip.tv/file/4888261 Educational spices life nina simonds food spice bite peppers cooking hot chile chili Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:23:10 +0000 spices, life, nina, simonds, food, spice, bite, peppers, cooking, hot, chile, chili http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeQuickBiteHotPeppers931.jpg spices, life, nina, simonds, food, spice, bite, peppers, cooking, hot, chile, chili <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgqu6UgI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgqu6UgI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life Quick Bite: Hot Peppers 1438d356-fb68-4e91-9a28-d4ffbe249c17 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-quick-bite-wild-mushrooms-4848967 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 4848967 4830889 file no 0.0 2011-03-02T00:14:52Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 125 gekXgqf7KwI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgqf7KwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post4848967&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeQuickBiteWildMushrooms437.jpg Not so long ago, the wild mushroom selection in supermarkets was pretty slim, but today, depending on the season and the store, fresh shiitake, oyster and maitake mushrooms are plentiful. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeQuickBiteWildMushrooms437-209.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Not so long ago, the wild mushroom selection in supermarkets was pretty slim, but today, depending on the season and the store, fresh shiitake, oyster and maitake mushrooms are plentiful. 125 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 4848967 http://blip.tv/file/4830889 Educational mushroom cooking spices of life nina simonds health wild mushrooms food Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:14:52 +0000 mushroom, cooking, spices of life, nina simonds, health, wild mushrooms, food http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeQuickBiteWildMushrooms437.jpg mushroom, cooking, spices of life, nina simonds, health, wild mushrooms, food <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgqf7KwI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgqf7KwI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life Quick Bite: Wild Mushrooms F9984A40-2261-11E0-90D3-0DBA0C9FBD25 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-how-to-do-dim-sum-4661677 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 4661677 4643378 file no 0.0 2011-01-17T17:48:21Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 208 gekXgpzEEQI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgpzEEQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post4661677&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeHowToDoDimSum310-37.jpg On the evening of February 2nd, Chinese the world over will usher in the Year of the Rabbit. Enjoy the guide to eating dim sum and here&apos;s wishing you a healthy, happy, and prosperous new year! http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeHowToDoDimSum310-37-280.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure On the evening of February 2nd, Chinese the world over will usher in the Year of the Rabbit. Enjoy the guide to eating dim sum and here&apos;s wishing you a healthy, happy, and prosperous new year! 208 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 4661677 http://blip.tv/file/4643378 Educational dim sum chinese new year nina simonds food spices of life Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:48:21 +0000 dim sum, chinese new year, nina simonds, food, spices of life http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeHowToDoDimSum310-37.jpg dim sum, chinese new year, nina simonds, food, spices of life <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgpzEEQI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgpzEEQI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life How to Do Dim Sum 71C94A84-182E-11E0-B59F-B9BE20919707 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-quick-bite-star-anise-4609431 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 4609431 4591089 file no 0.0 2011-01-04T18:14:17Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 98 gekXgpmrewI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgpmrewI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post4609431&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeQuickBiteStarAnise738.jpg Star anise is one of my favorite Chinese spices. It&apos;s pungent, licorice-like flavor is great in savory and sweet dishes. Once only available in Asian markets, you can now buy it in the spice section of supermarkets. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeQuickBiteStarAnise738-895.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Star anise is one of my favorite Chinese spices. It&apos;s pungent, licorice-like flavor is great in savory and sweet dishes. Once only available in Asian markets, you can now buy it in the spice section of supermarkets. 98 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 4609431 http://blip.tv/file/4591089 Educational spices life nina simonds food spice bite asian star anise cooking Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:14:17 +0000 spices, life, nina, simonds, food, spice, bite, asian, star, anise, cooking http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeQuickBiteStarAnise738.jpg spices, life, nina, simonds, food, spice, bite, asian, star, anise, cooking <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgpmrewI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgpmrewI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life Quick Bite: Star Anise 10623CD6-022D-11E0-B006-CA822C81C9CC http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/healthy-flavorful-cardamom-4498161 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 4498161 4479653 file no 0.0 2010-12-07T18:08:59Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 102 gekXgpLGVQI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgpLGVQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post4498161&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeQuickBitesCardamom708.jpg In this repost from the archives, Nina introduces the &quot;Queen of Spices&quot;: Cardamom. You may recognize its flavor in sweet pastries and desserts, but it is also excellent in savory dishes. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeQuickBitesCardamom708-777.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure In this repost from the archives, Nina introduces the &quot;Queen of Spices&quot;: Cardamom. You may recognize its flavor in sweet pastries and desserts, but it is also excellent in savory dishes. 102 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 4498161 http://blip.tv/file/4479653 Art cardamom spices of life nina simonds food spice quick bites Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:08:59 +0000 cardamom, spices of life, nina simonds, food, spice, quick bites http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeQuickBitesCardamom708.jpg cardamom, spices of life, nina simonds, food, spice, quick bites <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgpLGVQI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgpLGVQI" style="display:none"></embed> Healthy, Flavorful Cardamom CD0B0396-F732-11DF-88BC-EF3B4A6800B3 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/eating-shanghai-soupy-buns-101-4439823 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 4439823 4421238 file no 0.0 2010-11-23T18:52:20Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 104 gekXgo7+cwI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgo7+cwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post4439823&skin=rss Spicesoflife-EatingShanghaiSoupyBuns101589.jpg Soupy buns, otherwise known as xiaolongbao, are actually plump meaty dumplings with a thin skin and a pocket of rich broth. You have to be careful eating them or they will spurt all over your shirt. Watch this video to learn how to do it right! http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-EatingShanghaiSoupyBuns101589-416.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Soupy buns, otherwise known as xiaolongbao, are actually plump meaty dumplings with a thin skin and a pocket of rich broth. You have to be careful eating them or they will spurt all over your shirt. Watch this video to learn how to do it right! 104 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 4439823 http://blip.tv/file/4421238 Art shanghai soupy buns nina simonds spices of life dumplings eating how to delicious Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:52:20 +0000 shanghai soupy buns, nina simonds, spices of life, dumplings, eating, how to, delicious http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-EatingShanghaiSoupyBuns101589.jpg shanghai soupy buns, nina simonds, spices of life, dumplings, eating, how to, delicious <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgo7%2BcwI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgo7+cwI" style="display:none"></embed> Eating Shanghai Soupy Buns 101 A89F9E30-DBB8-11DF-9053-FBC02E61532F http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-alan-yau-dim-sum-4286567 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 4286567 4267865 file no 0.0 2010-10-19T19:39:59Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 157 gekXgoXRSwI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgoXRSwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post4286567&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeAlanYauDimSum261.jpg Nina visits Yauatcha, Alan Yau&apos;s amazing dim sum tea room in London for a personal tour. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeAlanYauDimSum261-267.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Nina visits Yauatcha, Alan Yau&apos;s amazing dim sum tea room in London for a personal tour. 157 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 4286567 http://blip.tv/file/4267865 Educational alan yau dim sum food spices of life nina simonds london eatery tea room Tue, 19 Oct 2010 19:39:59 +0000 alan yau, dim sum, food, spices of life, nina simonds, london, eatery, tea room http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeAlanYauDimSum261.jpg alan yau, dim sum, food, spices of life, nina simonds, london, eatery, tea room <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgoXRSwI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgoXRSwI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life - Alan Yau: Dim Sum 154881A2-C032-11DF-A848-E516D99D14E9 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-newman-s-own-organics-part-1-4139538 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 4139538 4120693 file no 0.0 2010-09-14T18:58:38Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 302 gekXgfzUdgI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgfzUdgI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post4139538&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeNewmansOwnOrganicsPart1355.jpg Nell doesn&#8217;t give many interviews so I was thrilled when she agreed to meet and talk about the company and share some fun stories about her Dad. We also were excited to taste some delicious, new foods from Newman&#8217;s Own. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeNewmansOwnOrganicsPart1355-309.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Nell doesn&#8217;t give many interviews so I was thrilled when she agreed to meet and talk about the company and share some fun stories about her Dad. We also were excited to taste some delicious, new foods from Newman&#8217;s Own. 302 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 4139538 http://blip.tv/file/4120693 Educational nell newman newmans own organics spices of life nina simonds food interview organic newman Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:58:38 +0000 nell newman, newmans own organics, spices of life, nina simonds, food, interview, organic, newman http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeNewmansOwnOrganicsPart1355.jpg nell newman, newmans own organics, spices of life, nina simonds, food, interview, organic, newman <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgfzUdgI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgfzUdgI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life - Newman's Own Organics Part 1 FA930754-AFD0-11DF-A06D-F5D089E5AFEB http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-ode-to-summer-4060674 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 4060674 4041785 file no 0.0 2010-08-24T22:43:13Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 204 gekXgffsZgI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgffsZgI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post4060674&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeOdeToSummer636.jpg I visited my dear friend Caroline Courtauld&apos;s English country house, Spencers, and its gorgeous gardens at the height of mid-summer. The stunning 1 1/2-acre garden was at its peak and awash in a sea of vivd colors. It was spectacular! http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeOdeToSummer636-448.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure I visited my dear friend Caroline Courtauld&apos;s English country house, Spencers, and its gorgeous gardens at the height of mid-summer. The stunning 1 1/2-acre garden was at its peak and awash in a sea of vivd colors. It was spectacular! 204 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 4060674 http://blip.tv/file/4041785 Educational nina simonds spices of life gardens summer spencers maggie centers caroline courauld Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:43:13 +0000 nina simonds, spices of life, gardens, summer, spencers, maggie centers, caroline courauld http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeOdeToSummer636.jpg nina simonds, spices of life, gardens, summer, spencers, maggie centers, caroline courauld <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgffsZgI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgffsZgI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life - Ode to Summer DC2D35E0-A3B5-11DF-9E09-E90458561482 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-secrets-to-master-stir-fry-4002547 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 4002547 3983638 file no 0.0 2010-08-09T12:58:52Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 202 gekXgfSmVwI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgfSmVwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post4002547&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SecretsToMasterStirFry549.jpg In this repost from the archives, Nina shows you the secrets to stir-frying. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SecretsToMasterStirFry549-921.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure In this repost from the archives, Nina shows you the secrets to stir-frying. 202 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 4002547 http://blip.tv/file/3983638 Educational stir fry stir-fry nina simonds spices of life how to cooking broccolini wok Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:58:52 +0000 stir, fry, stir-fry, nina, simonds, spices, of, life, how, to, cooking, broccolini, wok http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SecretsToMasterStirFry549.jpg stir, fry, stir-fry, nina, simonds, spices, of, life, how, to, cooking, broccolini, wok <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgfSmVwI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgfSmVwI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life - Secrets to Master Stir-Fry F848119C-99E6-11DF-BC21-E39D0DF05A6C http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-todd-english-3954096 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 3954096 3935165 file no 0.0 2010-07-28T01:25:13Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 162 gekXgfGsFAI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgfGsFAI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post3954096&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeToddEnglish977.jpg Celebrity Chef Todd English has a new project!! In addition to his 24 restaurants, he&apos;s now opened Food Hals underneath the Plaza Hotel. Todd took us on a personal tour. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeToddEnglish977-275.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Celebrity Chef Todd English has a new project!! In addition to his 24 restaurants, he&apos;s now opened Food Hals underneath the Plaza Hotel. Todd took us on a personal tour. 162 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 3954096 http://blip.tv/file/3935165 Educational todd english food hall plaza spices of life Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:25:13 +0000 todd english, food hall, plaza, spices of life http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeToddEnglish977.jpg todd english, food hall, plaza, spices of life <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgfGsFAI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgfGsFAI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life - Todd English C6805450-79A5-11DF-9270-E473B4794996 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-spoon-fed-3784701 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 3784701 3765626 file no 0.0 2010-06-17T00:17:55Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 420 gekXgeeAYQI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgeeAYQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post3784701&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeSpoonFed745.jpg By day, Kim Severson is an esteemed food journalist for the New York Times. Now she is also a published author who has written &quot;Spoon Fed: How Eight Cooks Saved My Life&quot;. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeSpoonFed745-428.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure By day, Kim Severson is an esteemed food journalist for the New York Times. Now she is also a published author who has written &quot;Spoon Fed: How Eight Cooks Saved My Life&quot;. 420 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 3784701 http://blip.tv/file/3765626 Videoblogging spices of life nina simonds kim severson food journalists famous cooks food writers spoon fed Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:17:55 +0000 spices of life, nina simonds, kim severson, food journalists, famous cooks, food writers, spoon fed http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeSpoonFed745.jpg spices of life, nina simonds, kim severson, food journalists, famous cooks, food writers, spoon fed <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgeeAYQI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgeeAYQI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life - Spoon Fed 86C9526E-62B0-11DF-B44C-AD153ACD2CFA http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-bean-to-bar-taza-chocolate-3659170 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 3659170 3640030 file no 0.0 2010-05-18T19:06:55Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 198 gekXgd+sBgI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgd+sBgI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post3659170&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBeanToBarTazaChocolate322.jpg Taza Chocolate is a small, wonderful company that makes extraordinary organic, stone-ground dark chocolate. It&#8217;s a true bean-to-bar company located in Somerville, MA, but the chocolate bars are sold in numerous stores nationwide. Come along for a personal visit with Alex Whitmore, co-founder, who apprenticed with traditional chocolate makers in Mexico. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBeanToBarTazaChocolate322-301.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Taza Chocolate is a small, wonderful company that makes extraordinary organic, stone-ground dark chocolate. It&#8217;s a true bean-to-bar company located in Somerville, MA, but the chocolate bars are sold in numerous stores nationwide. Come along for a personal visit with Alex Whitmore, co-founder, who apprenticed with traditional chocolate makers in Mexico. 198 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 3659170 http://blip.tv/file/3640030 Educational spices of life nina simonds taza chocolate alex whitmore chocolate factory cacao beans nibs stone mill molino organic chocolate stone-ground chocolate mexican chocolate Tue, 18 May 2010 19:06:55 +0000 spices of life, nina simonds, taza chocolate, alex whitmore, chocolate factory, cacao beans, nibs, stone mill, molino, organic chocolate, stone-ground chocolate, mexican chocolate http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBeanToBarTazaChocolate322.jpg spices of life, nina simonds, taza chocolate, alex whitmore, chocolate factory, cacao beans, nibs, stone mill, molino, organic chocolate, stone-ground chocolate, mexican chocolate <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgd%2BsBgI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgd+sBgI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life - Bean to Bar: Taza Chocolate 50C08DA6-5241-11DF-892D-9814EB890742 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-foodie-paradise-and-cheese-shop-part-ii-3564649 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 3564649 3545442 file no 0.0 2010-04-27T21:10:32Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 187 gekXgdnJTQI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgdnJTQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post3564649&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeFoodieParadiseAndCheeseShopPartII172.jpg The Cheese Room at La Fromagerie, Patricia Michelson&#8217;s legendary store in the middle of London, is like no other. Inspired by her visits to artisanal cheese makers all over Europe, Patricia designed a special, refrigerated haven with the same conditions of a cheese aging room. And you don&#8217;t even have to go to London to get a personal tour from Patricia. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeFoodieParadiseAndCheeseShopPartII172-703.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure The Cheese Room at La Fromagerie, Patricia Michelson&#8217;s legendary store in the middle of London, is like no other. Inspired by her visits to artisanal cheese makers all over Europe, Patricia designed a special, refrigerated haven with the same conditions of a cheese aging room. And you don&#8217;t even have to go to London to get a personal tour from Patricia. 187 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 3564649 http://blip.tv/file/3545442 Educational nina simonds spices life cheese artisanal cheeses la fromagerie patricia michelson shop room Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:10:32 +0000 nina, simonds, spices, life, cheese, artisanal, cheeses, la, fromagerie, patricia, michelson, shop, room http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeFoodieParadiseAndCheeseShopPartII172.jpg nina, simonds, spices, life, cheese, artisanal, cheeses, la, fromagerie, patricia, michelson, shop, room <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgdnJTQI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgdnJTQI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life - Foodie Paradise and Cheese Shop (Part II) 39BE54C0-47ED-11DF-BF09-CECA95C95A42 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-foodie-paradise-and-cheese-shop-part-i-3504986 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 3504986 3485697 file no 0.0 2010-04-14T17:43:24Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 205 gekXgdX3PgI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgdX3PgI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post3504986&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeFoodieParadiseAndCheeseShopPartI461.jpg La Fromagerie in London is a food lover&#8217;s paradise, and it&#8217;s not just for the extraordinary selection of artisanal cheeses. The store is filled with other delectable treats, all made under the discerning eye of the owner, cheese expert Patricia Michelson. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeFoodieParadiseAndCheeseShopPartI461-990.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure La Fromagerie in London is a food lover&#8217;s paradise, and it&#8217;s not just for the extraordinary selection of artisanal cheeses. The store is filled with other delectable treats, all made under the discerning eye of the owner, cheese expert Patricia Michelson. 205 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 3504986 http://blip.tv/file/3485697 Educational artisanal cheeses cheese shop eating local la fromagerie locavores london eateries nina simonds patricia michelson spices of life Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:43:24 +0000 artisanal cheeses, cheese shop, eating local, la fromagerie, locavores, london eateries, nina simonds, patricia michelson, spices of life http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeFoodieParadiseAndCheeseShopPartI461.jpg artisanal cheeses, cheese shop, eating local, la fromagerie, locavores, london eateries, nina simonds, patricia michelson, spices of life <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgdX3PgI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgdX3PgI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life - Foodie Paradise and Cheese Shop (Part I) 8BE1D10C-3152-11DF-A899-8441CC9C48DC http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-bon-appetit-3373889 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 3373889 3354516 file no 0.0 2010-03-16T23:20:44Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 163 gekXgc33JQI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgc33JQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post3373889&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBonAppetit405.jpg Would you expect cafeteria food to be even more delicious and healthier than Mom&#8217;s? Bon Appetit Management, an on-site restaurant company that prepares food for 400 locations, makes food from scratch using local ingredients. Watch the video and drool. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBonAppetit405-781.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Would you expect cafeteria food to be even more delicious and healthier than Mom&#8217;s? Bon Appetit Management, an on-site restaurant company that prepares food for 400 locations, makes food from scratch using local ingredients. Watch the video and drool. 163 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 3373889 http://blip.tv/file/3354516 Educational spices of life nina simonds cafeteria food bon appetit on-site restaurant carbon footprint sustainability Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:20:44 +0000 spices of life, nina simonds, cafeteria food, bon appetit, on-site restaurant, carbon footprint, sustainability http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBonAppetit405.jpg spices of life, nina simonds, cafeteria food, bon appetit, on-site restaurant, carbon footprint, sustainability <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgc33JQI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgc33JQI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life - Bon Appetit 293E42F6-2671-11DF-AEF6-87BF9FB0FED2 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-easy-dinner-mediterranean-style-3311544 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 3311544 3292136 file no 0.0 2010-03-03T03:02:10Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 247 gekXgcqQHAI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgcqQHAI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post3311544&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEasyDinnerMediterraneanStyle938.jpg Jody Adams, chef/owner of Rialto restaurant in Cambridge, Mass., is a master at creating memorable Mediterranean and Italian dishes. For her Easy Dinner, Pyramid-Style, Jody created Pan-Seared Atlantic Char over Farro with Olives and Pistachios (plus lots of delicious vegetables). http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEasyDinnerMediterraneanStyle938-200.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Jody Adams, chef/owner of Rialto restaurant in Cambridge, Mass., is a master at creating memorable Mediterranean and Italian dishes. For her Easy Dinner, Pyramid-Style, Jody created Pan-Seared Atlantic Char over Farro with Olives and Pistachios (plus lots of delicious vegetables). 247 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 3311544 http://blip.tv/file/3292136 Educational nina simonds spices life jody adams rialto char farro olives pistachios Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:02:10 +0000 nina simonds, spices life, jody adams, rialto, char, farro, olives, pistachios http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEasyDinnerMediterraneanStyle938.jpg nina simonds, spices life, jody adams, rialto, char, farro, olives, pistachios <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgcqQHAI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgcqQHAI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life - Easy Dinner, Mediterranean-Style 07A2EB98-FFDD-11DE-9E38-E61AE6481F50 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-steamed-pears-with-dates-honey-and-cinnamon-3098493 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 3098493 3078869 file no 0.0 2010-01-13T00:46:04Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 179 gekXgb2PYQI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgb2PYQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post3098493&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeSteamedPearsWithDatesHoneyAndCinnamon403.jpg Asian pears, also called Chinese pears or pear apples, are firm, crunchy, and surprisingly juicy. When my body felt dry and my throat was scratchy, Dr. Zhu, my Chinese doctor, prescribed some Steamed Pears with Honey and Jujubes (dried red dates). Once steamed, the pears become tender and the resulting broth is soothing and not overly sweet. (Its a great winter dessert!) You can also use Bosc pears and if jujubes are unavailable, you can substitute candied ginger or prepare simply with honey and cinnamon stick. When I am feeling indulgent, I add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. BTW, they are also delicious at room temperature or cold. And you can reheat them in the microwave. Enjoy! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeSteamedPearsWithDatesHoneyAndCinnamon403-515.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Asian pears, also called Chinese pears or pear apples, are firm, crunchy, and surprisingly juicy. When my body felt dry and my throat was scratchy, Dr. Zhu, my Chinese doctor, prescribed some Steamed Pears with Honey and Jujubes (dried red dates). Once steamed, the pears become tender and the resulting broth is soothing and not overly sweet. (Its a great winter dessert!) You can also use Bosc pears and if jujubes are unavailable, you can substitute candied ginger or prepare simply with honey and cinnamon stick. When I am feeling indulgent, I add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. BTW, they are also delicious at room temperature or cold. And you can reheat them in the microwave. Enjoy! Nina 179 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 3098493 http://blip.tv/file/3078869 Educational spices of life nina simonds steamed pears cold remedy dates jujubes asian cinnamon Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:46:04 +0000 spices, of, life, nina, simonds, steamed, pears, cold, remedy, dates, jujubes, asian, cinnamon http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeSteamedPearsWithDatesHoneyAndCinnamon403.jpg spices, of, life, nina, simonds, steamed, pears, cold, remedy, dates, jujubes, asian, cinnamon <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgb2PYQI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgb2PYQI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life - Steamed Pears with Dates, Honey, and Cinnamon 25879D62-F4EC-11DE-A5A0-9F5123E61E0C http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-chinese-chicken-soup-cold-cure-3047346 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 3047346 3027688 file no 0.0 2009-12-30T02:36:34Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 204 gekXgbqAFgI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgbqAFgI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post3047346&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeChineseChickenSoupColdCure669.jpg I was first introduced to Black Bone Chicken many years ago in Taiwan. What a revelation!! Granted, it does look a little odd. The color of the chicken is grey and the bones are black, but the chicken flavor is intensely good! And chicken soup never tasted so good!! The Chinese have long credited this variety of chicken as having superior therapeutic properties. And when it&#8217;s cooked in a soup or stew, the dish becomes a potent &#8220;yang&#8221; tonic and a nurturing curative for a cold or the flu. Black bone chickens are now available in supermarkets or butchers in Chinatowns all over the U.S.You&#8217;ll never taste a more delicious panacea for fighting colds or the flu.Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeChineseChickenSoupColdCure669-677.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure I was first introduced to Black Bone Chicken many years ago in Taiwan. What a revelation!! Granted, it does look a little odd. The color of the chicken is grey and the bones are black, but the chicken flavor is intensely good! And chicken soup never tasted so good!! The Chinese have long credited this variety of chicken as having superior therapeutic properties. And when it&#8217;s cooked in a soup or stew, the dish becomes a potent &#8220;yang&#8221; tonic and a nurturing curative for a cold or the flu. Black bone chickens are now available in supermarkets or butchers in Chinatowns all over the U.S.You&#8217;ll never taste a more delicious panacea for fighting colds or the flu.Nina 204 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 3047346 http://blip.tv/file/3027688 Educational spices of life nina simonds black bone chicken chicken soup cold cure yunnan pot scallions ginger angelica wolfberries tangerine Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:36:34 +0000 spices of life, nina simonds, black bone chicken, chicken soup, cold cure, yunnan pot, scallions, ginger, angelica, wolfberries, tangerine http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeChineseChickenSoupColdCure669.jpg spices of life, nina simonds, black bone chicken, chicken soup, cold cure, yunnan pot, scallions, ginger, angelica, wolfberries, tangerine <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgbqAFgI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgbqAFgI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life - Chinese Chicken Soup Cold Cure 4C7D8180-E9D8-11DE-A184-9EDE75379F53 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-unlocking-the-secrets-of-chinese-herbs-2998093 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 2998093 2978396 file no 0.0 2009-12-16T00:16:47Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 156 gekXgbb_MQI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgbb_MQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2998093&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeUnlockingTheSecretsOfChineseHerbs887.png I strongly believe that Traditional Chinese Medicine is very effective in helping with many conditions, including preventing colds and the flu, jet lag, and insomnia, and it is not uncommon for doctors to recommend Chinese herbs. In our last video I visited my Chinese doctor (&#8220;R U Yin or Yang&#8221; video). Dr. Chun Han Zhu gave me an herbal &#8220;prescription&#8221; for a soup, so my next stop is Boston&#8217;s Chinatown where I visit my favorite herbal shop.Some of the herbs Dr. Zhu recommended are:Dang gui or Angelica sinensis, an herb commonly used to treat women&#8217;s reproductive health issues and also recommended to help prevent and treat some forms of cardiovascular diseaseHuang Qi or Astragalus is recommended for treating the common cold and upper respiratory infections because it helps to strengthen the immune systemGo ji or Wolfberries which are believed to nourish the &#8220;yin,&#8221; strengthen blood, liver, and the kidneys, and contain anti-oxidants.Go to the SpicesofLife recipe section for a delicious and easy recipe, Poached Pears in a Cinnamon-Ginger Syrup. Stay tuned for the next video where you can join me in the kitchen while I make Steamed Black Bone Chicken Soup. YUM!Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeUnlockingTheSecretsOfChineseHerbs887-577.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure I strongly believe that Traditional Chinese Medicine is very effective in helping with many conditions, including preventing colds and the flu, jet lag, and insomnia, and it is not uncommon for doctors to recommend Chinese herbs. In our last video I visited my Chinese doctor (&#8220;R U Yin or Yang&#8221; video). Dr. Chun Han Zhu gave me an herbal &#8220;prescription&#8221; for a soup, so my next stop is Boston&#8217;s Chinatown where I visit my favorite herbal shop.Some of the herbs Dr. Zhu recommended are:Dang gui or Angelica sinensis, an herb commonly used to treat women&#8217;s reproductive health issues and also recommended to help prevent and treat some forms of cardiovascular diseaseHuang Qi or Astragalus is recommended for treating the common cold and upper respiratory infections because it helps to strengthen the immune systemGo ji or Wolfberries which are believed to nourish the &#8220;yin,&#8221; strengthen blood, liver, and the kidneys, and contain anti-oxidants.Go to the SpicesofLife recipe section for a delicious and easy recipe, Poached Pears in a Cinnamon-Ginger Syrup. Stay tuned for the next video where you can join me in the kitchen while I make Steamed Black Bone Chicken Soup. YUM!Nina 156 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2998093 http://blip.tv/file/2978396 Educational spices of life nina simonds herbal medicine chinese bostons chinatown dang gui wolfberries goji angelica sinensis Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:16:47 +0000 spices, of, life, nina, simonds, herbal, medicine, chinese, bostons, chinatown, dang, gui, wolfberries, goji, angelica, sinensis http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeUnlockingTheSecretsOfChineseHerbs887.png spices, of, life, nina, simonds, herbal, medicine, chinese, bostons, chinatown, dang, gui, wolfberries, goji, angelica, sinensis <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgbb_MQI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgbb_MQI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life - Unlocking the Secrets of Chinese Herbs D5B90CB8-DEEC-11DE-B58F-B19E7523EC37 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-are-you-yin-or-yang-2938850 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 2938850 2919095 file no 0.0 2009-12-02T02:46:04Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 296 gekXgbOwRgI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgbOwRgI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2938850&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeAreYouYinOrYang450.jpg Dr. Chun Han Zhu, a brilliant Chinese doctor who lives near Boston, has been a teacher, healer, and mentor for many years. In this video he explains some basic principles of yin and yang. He also offers suggestions of how you can avoid colds and the flu in the colder weather by eating certain foods that will provide balance and strengthen the immune system. As Dr. Zhu explains, it is helpful to know whether you are yin or yang. Ideally, you should be diagnosed by a Chinese physician, but here are some tips that might help you to know what type you are.Yin Body Types Listless or lacking energy Thin and Pale-facedVulnerable to infectious disease Relaxed, easy-going and quietSensitive to coldYang Body TypesUsually superactive, hyper, full of energy and vitalityGenerally heavyset or overweightFlush-faced or ruddy complexionRestless or impatientNot sensitive to coldStay tuned for the next videos where we explore a Chinese herbal store and then make two dishes that are great for the winter.Enjoy!Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeAreYouYinOrYang450-161.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Dr. Chun Han Zhu, a brilliant Chinese doctor who lives near Boston, has been a teacher, healer, and mentor for many years. In this video he explains some basic principles of yin and yang. He also offers suggestions of how you can avoid colds and the flu in the colder weather by eating certain foods that will provide balance and strengthen the immune system. As Dr. Zhu explains, it is helpful to know whether you are yin or yang. Ideally, you should be diagnosed by a Chinese physician, but here are some tips that might help you to know what type you are.Yin Body Types Listless or lacking energy Thin and Pale-facedVulnerable to infectious disease Relaxed, easy-going and quietSensitive to coldYang Body TypesUsually superactive, hyper, full of energy and vitalityGenerally heavyset or overweightFlush-faced or ruddy complexionRestless or impatientNot sensitive to coldStay tuned for the next videos where we explore a Chinese herbal store and then make two dishes that are great for the winter.Enjoy!Nina 296 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2938850 http://blip.tv/file/2919095 Educational spices of life nina simonds yin yang dr. zhu chinese medicine avoiding colds Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:46:04 +0000 spices, of, life, nina, simonds, yin, yang, dr., zhu, chinese, medicine, avoiding, colds http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeAreYouYinOrYang450.jpg spices, of, life, nina, simonds, yin, yang, dr., zhu, chinese, medicine, avoiding, colds <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgbOwRgI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgbOwRgI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life - Are You Yin or Yang? 02960118-D3E0-11DE-8B0F-B4BF4E8BA1DE http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-easy-dinner-roast-chicken-and-tomatoes-2882338 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 2882338 2862535 file no 0.0 2009-11-18T01:16:33Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 160 gekXga_3BgI http://blip.tv/play/gekXga_3BgI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2882338&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEasyDinnerRoastChickenAndTomatoes320.jpg With Thanksgiving coming up, roast chicken is probably the last thing you want to think about, but it&#8217;s always helpful to have new ideas for easy side dishes. Roast cherry tomatoes are simple to prepare and taste delicious. Use the leftovers on sandwiches or as a topping on grilled meats or seafood. Sprinkle the top with different herbs such as fresh or dried basil or oregano before baking, then toss with cooked whole wheat pasta, grated cheese, and some greens. Add cooked meat or seafood and you have a filling and healthy meal. Enjoy the holiday!Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEasyDinnerRoastChickenAndTomatoes320-332.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure With Thanksgiving coming up, roast chicken is probably the last thing you want to think about, but it&#8217;s always helpful to have new ideas for easy side dishes. Roast cherry tomatoes are simple to prepare and taste delicious. Use the leftovers on sandwiches or as a topping on grilled meats or seafood. Sprinkle the top with different herbs such as fresh or dried basil or oregano before baking, then toss with cooked whole wheat pasta, grated cheese, and some greens. Add cooked meat or seafood and you have a filling and healthy meal. Enjoy the holiday!Nina 160 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2882338 http://blip.tv/file/2862535 Educational spices of life nina simonds roast tomatoes chicken leftover easy dinner side dishes healthy cooking Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:16:33 +0000 spices, of, life, nina, simonds, roast, tomatoes, chicken, leftover, easy, dinner, side, dishes, healthy, cooking http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEasyDinnerRoastChickenAndTomatoes320.jpg spices, of, life, nina, simonds, roast, tomatoes, chicken, leftover, easy, dinner, side, dishes, healthy, cooking <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXga_3BgI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXga_3BgI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life - Easy Dinner: Roast Chicken and Tomatoes 426E9ABA-C405-11DE-9A30-9927F6EF446F http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-morimoto-samurai-or-chef-pt-ii-2800381 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 2800381 2780514 file no 0.0 2009-10-28T21:02:53Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 299 gekXgar2YQI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgar2YQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2800381&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeMorimotoSamuraiOrChefPtII161.jpg According to Food Network Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, his custom-made knives are the most personal tools in his kitchen. And as you can see in the video, they are VERY special. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeMorimotoSamuraiOrChefPtII161-276.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure According to Food Network Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, his custom-made knives are the most personal tools in his kitchen. And as you can see in the video, they are VERY special. 299 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2800381 http://blip.tv/file/2780514 Educational spices of life nina simonds masaharu morimoto chef chefs knives knife technique japanese Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:02:53 +0000 spices, of, life, nina, simonds, masaharu, morimoto, chef, chefs, knives, knife, technique, japanese http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeMorimotoSamuraiOrChefPtII161.jpg spices, of, life, nina, simonds, masaharu, morimoto, chef, chefs, knives, knife, technique, japanese <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgar2YQI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgar2YQI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Morimoto - Samurai or Chef? Pt. II E84114E6-B85B-11DE-BFF3-94A41FFA85EE http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-morimoto-samurai-or-chef-pt-i-2737399 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 2737399 2717513 file no 0.0 2009-10-14T00:52:54Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 137 gekXgaeKWwI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgaeKWwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2737399&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeMorimotoSamuraiOrChefPtI143.jpg For Chef Masaharu Morimoto, &quot;cutting boards and knives are sacred.&quot; As a cook, I have been impressed with the importance of cleavers and knives, but never on the level as this Japanese chef. When I first met Morimoto two years ago, he was on a book tour, traveling to Boston. The airline had somehow misplaced his luggage with his magical knives inside. He couldn&#8217;t eat or sleep until they were found. Soon, apparently, you will be able to buy knives like the ones he uses through the website, www.chefmorimoto.com. According to Morimoto, his knives are superior to most commercially available knives. He feels as though they are an extension of his arm. Just as a samurai warrior feels passion and reverence for his sword, as you can see in the video, Morimoto has similar feelings for his knives. Enjoy! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeMorimotoSamuraiOrChefPtI143-616.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure For Chef Masaharu Morimoto, &quot;cutting boards and knives are sacred.&quot; As a cook, I have been impressed with the importance of cleavers and knives, but never on the level as this Japanese chef. When I first met Morimoto two years ago, he was on a book tour, traveling to Boston. The airline had somehow misplaced his luggage with his magical knives inside. He couldn&#8217;t eat or sleep until they were found. Soon, apparently, you will be able to buy knives like the ones he uses through the website, www.chefmorimoto.com. According to Morimoto, his knives are superior to most commercially available knives. He feels as though they are an extension of his arm. Just as a samurai warrior feels passion and reverence for his sword, as you can see in the video, Morimoto has similar feelings for his knives. Enjoy! Nina 137 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2737399 http://blip.tv/file/2717513 Educational spices of life nina simonds chef morimoto knives kitchen Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:52:54 +0000 spices, of, life, nina, simonds, chef, morimoto, knives, kitchen http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeMorimotoSamuraiOrChefPtI143.jpg spices, of, life, nina, simonds, chef, morimoto, knives, kitchen <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgaeKWwI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgaeKWwI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life - Morimoto: Samurai or Chef? Pt. I 9706B330-AD5F-11DE-AF57-E97A86D16336 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-best-recipe-ever-moon-cakes-2681307 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 2681307 2661413 file no 0.0 2009-09-30T01:21:33Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 274 gekXgaPUPwI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgaPUPwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2681307&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBestRecipeEverMoonCakes243.jpg The Harvest Moon Festival and Moon Cakes are very special to me. First of all, it was one of the first foods I tasted many years ago when I went to live in Taiwan. If you happen to go to Chinatown, you will see the Chinese bakery shelves are filled with numerous varieties- each one with a different filling. The Chinese like their moon cakes stuffed with red bean paste, lotus seed paste, dried fruits and occasionally garnished with a salty duck egg yolk. Sound appetizing? They can be cloying and not as appealing to the western palate.I learned a wonderful version of moon cakes from a Chinese chef years ago in Taiwan and I&#8217;ve further adapted the recipe. My Five-Treasure Moon Cakes have a buttery-vanilla crust stuffed with a sumptuous apricot marmalade filling and it is one of my favorite recipes. I like to make a batch or two of the dough and filling and stuff them. I then freeze the uncooked, shaped cakes in plastic bags and bake them the day I am serving them. They are delicious served with tea.Let&#8217;s all celebrate this beautiful, but poignant time of year! (Winter&#8217;s on the way.)Enjoy the full, harvest moon and make moon cakes.NinaMoon cake presses can be ordered through Woks &#8216;n&#8217; Things, 2234 S. Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Phone: 312-842-0701 http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBestRecipeEverMoonCakes243-413.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure The Harvest Moon Festival and Moon Cakes are very special to me. First of all, it was one of the first foods I tasted many years ago when I went to live in Taiwan. If you happen to go to Chinatown, you will see the Chinese bakery shelves are filled with numerous varieties- each one with a different filling. The Chinese like their moon cakes stuffed with red bean paste, lotus seed paste, dried fruits and occasionally garnished with a salty duck egg yolk. Sound appetizing? They can be cloying and not as appealing to the western palate.I learned a wonderful version of moon cakes from a Chinese chef years ago in Taiwan and I&#8217;ve further adapted the recipe. My Five-Treasure Moon Cakes have a buttery-vanilla crust stuffed with a sumptuous apricot marmalade filling and it is one of my favorite recipes. I like to make a batch or two of the dough and filling and stuff them. I then freeze the uncooked, shaped cakes in plastic bags and bake them the day I am serving them. They are delicious served with tea.Let&#8217;s all celebrate this beautiful, but poignant time of year! (Winter&#8217;s on the way.)Enjoy the full, harvest moon and make moon cakes.NinaMoon cake presses can be ordered through Woks &#8216;n&#8217; Things, 2234 S. Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Phone: 312-842-0701 274 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2681307 http://blip.tv/file/2661413 Educational spices of life nina simonds moon cakes harvest festival apricot marmalade chinese pastry Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:21:33 +0000 spices, of, life, nina, simonds, moon, cakes, harvest, festival, apricot, marmalade, chinese, pastry http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBestRecipeEverMoonCakes243.jpg spices, of, life, nina, simonds, moon, cakes, harvest, festival, apricot, marmalade, chinese, pastry <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgaPUPwI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgaPUPwI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Best Recipe Ever: Moon Cakes D9AD84FA-A23F-11DE-A815-A8F916EE49C8 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-the-new-fried-rice-with-ming-tsai-2626797 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 2626797 2606846 file no 0.0 2009-09-15T21:36:38Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 251 gekXgaCqUQI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgaCqUQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2626797&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeTheNEWFriedRiceWithMingTsai111.jpg According to celebrity chef Ming Tsai, shrimp fried rice was the first dish that he learned to cook as a child. Now, many years later, after training in France, Japan, and in restaurants around the country, the owner of Blue Ginger in Wellesley, Mass has updated the recipe to make it even more delicious and healthy. Ming created the recipe inspired by the Healthy Eating Pyramid. To learn more, go to NutritionSource.com at the Harvard School of Public Health website. Ming is not only a member of the Nutrition Roundtable, but a national spokesperson for the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), working to further education and research on food allergies. To learn more about Ming, his restaurant, books, and other activities, check out Ming.com. Ming&#8217;s shrimp fried rice is a sumptuous meal-in-one dinner and the leftovers are terrific for lunch or dinner the next day. Enjoy! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeTheNEWFriedRiceWithMingTsai111-291.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure According to celebrity chef Ming Tsai, shrimp fried rice was the first dish that he learned to cook as a child. Now, many years later, after training in France, Japan, and in restaurants around the country, the owner of Blue Ginger in Wellesley, Mass has updated the recipe to make it even more delicious and healthy. Ming created the recipe inspired by the Healthy Eating Pyramid. To learn more, go to NutritionSource.com at the Harvard School of Public Health website. Ming is not only a member of the Nutrition Roundtable, but a national spokesperson for the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), working to further education and research on food allergies. To learn more about Ming, his restaurant, books, and other activities, check out Ming.com. Ming&#8217;s shrimp fried rice is a sumptuous meal-in-one dinner and the leftovers are terrific for lunch or dinner the next day. Enjoy! Nina 251 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2626797 http://blip.tv/file/2606846 Educational spices of life nina simonds ming tsai blue ginger fried rice healthy meals nutrition pyramid Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:36:38 +0000 spices, of, life, nina, simonds, ming, tsai, blue, ginger, fried, rice, healthy, meals, nutrition, pyramid http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeTheNEWFriedRiceWithMingTsai111.jpg spices, of, life, nina, simonds, ming, tsai, blue, ginger, fried, rice, healthy, meals, nutrition, pyramid <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgaCqUQI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgaCqUQI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: The NEW Fried Rice with Ming Tsai 005B741E-9759-11DE-9555-C5B1B004DDEA http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-easy-dinner-pyramid-style-2563247 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 2563247 2543250 file no 0.0 2009-09-02T00:38:58Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 220 gekXgZy6EwI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgZy6EwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2563247&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEasyDinnerPyramidStyle457.jpg Let&#8217;s face it. When it comes to dinner, we want it all: EasyDeliciousHealthy I&#8217;m no different even though I&#8217;m a cookbook author with 10 books to my credit. Making dinner every night can be a drag. Dr. Lillian Cheung, a nutritionist from the Harvard School of Public Health, loves to cook, and she knows what&#8217;s good for you. Lillian and I went to a Farmer&#8217;s Market and were inspired. Using the HSPH newly-designed Food Pyramid (you can actually understand it!), Lillian and I give different ideas for a great autumn menu. Go to the Recipe section for Cantonese-style Microwave-Steamed Halibut with Scallions and GingerRoasted Ratatouille with Zucchini, Eggplant, and Cherry Tomatoes (great for leftovers)Roasted Brussels SproutsHerbal Brown Rice For information on the newly formed HSPH Pyramid, go to the News Section on SpicesofLife.com. Enjoy! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEasyDinnerPyramidStyle457-362.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Let&#8217;s face it. When it comes to dinner, we want it all: EasyDeliciousHealthy I&#8217;m no different even though I&#8217;m a cookbook author with 10 books to my credit. Making dinner every night can be a drag. Dr. Lillian Cheung, a nutritionist from the Harvard School of Public Health, loves to cook, and she knows what&#8217;s good for you. Lillian and I went to a Farmer&#8217;s Market and were inspired. Using the HSPH newly-designed Food Pyramid (you can actually understand it!), Lillian and I give different ideas for a great autumn menu. Go to the Recipe section for Cantonese-style Microwave-Steamed Halibut with Scallions and GingerRoasted Ratatouille with Zucchini, Eggplant, and Cherry Tomatoes (great for leftovers)Roasted Brussels SproutsHerbal Brown Rice For information on the newly formed HSPH Pyramid, go to the News Section on SpicesofLife.com. Enjoy! Nina 220 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2563247 http://blip.tv/file/2543250 Educational nina simonds spices life lillian cheung farmers market salads stir-fry roasted brussel sprouts ratatouille steamed fish squash vines water spinach pea tendrils Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:38:58 +0000 nina, simonds, spices, life, lillian, cheung, farmers, market, salads, stir-fry, roasted, brussel, sprouts, ratatouille, steamed, fish, squash, vines, water, spinach, pea, tendrils http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEasyDinnerPyramidStyle457.jpg nina, simonds, spices, life, lillian, cheung, farmers, market, salads, stir-fry, roasted, brussel, sprouts, ratatouille, steamed, fish, squash, vines, water, spinach, pea, tendrils <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgZy6EwI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgZy6EwI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Easy Dinner, Pyramid-Style CE43A5B2-8C4C-11DE-B555-FA3371E4023D http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-discovering-rose-wines-part-iii-2510373 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 2510373 2490360 file no 0.0 2009-08-18T23:13:57Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 206 gekXgZmdCQI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgZmdCQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2510373&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeDiscoveringRoseWinesPartIII265.jpg August always makes me feel nostalgic, especially this year, and it&#8217;s not just because it signals the end of summer. With the release of the &#8220;Julie &amp; Julia&#8221; movie, I was reminded of the fun a small group of chefs and I had when we would gather with Julia each year to celebrate her birthday. Sometimes we would have a banquet in Chinatown (Julia and Paul loved Chinese food because of their time spent in China), but more often we would get together at Julia&#8217;s house for a pot luck dinner. I might bring a Chinese hors d&#8217;oeuvres, Gordon Hamersley always brought something delicious and seasonal, and inevitably Jasper White brought lobster, one of Julia&#8217;s favorite foods. One year, Jasper cooked some magnificent lobsters and Julia insisted that the shells could go down the disposal. At first we tried to argue with her, but who were we to argue with Julia in her own kitchen? Unfortunately, the shells broke the disposal and Julia spent most of dinner on the phone trying to track down her plumber. We tried not to laugh, but&#8230; Let&#8217;s raise our glasses of Rose and toast to the memory of Julia Child, a very special lady. Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeDiscoveringRoseWinesPartIII265-355.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure August always makes me feel nostalgic, especially this year, and it&#8217;s not just because it signals the end of summer. With the release of the &#8220;Julie &amp; Julia&#8221; movie, I was reminded of the fun a small group of chefs and I had when we would gather with Julia each year to celebrate her birthday. Sometimes we would have a banquet in Chinatown (Julia and Paul loved Chinese food because of their time spent in China), but more often we would get together at Julia&#8217;s house for a pot luck dinner. I might bring a Chinese hors d&#8217;oeuvres, Gordon Hamersley always brought something delicious and seasonal, and inevitably Jasper White brought lobster, one of Julia&#8217;s favorite foods. One year, Jasper cooked some magnificent lobsters and Julia insisted that the shells could go down the disposal. At first we tried to argue with her, but who were we to argue with Julia in her own kitchen? Unfortunately, the shells broke the disposal and Julia spent most of dinner on the phone trying to track down her plumber. We tried not to laugh, but&#8230; Let&#8217;s raise our glasses of Rose and toast to the memory of Julia Child, a very special lady. Nina 206 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2510373 http://blip.tv/file/2490360 Educational nina simonds howie rubin roses rose wines grenache las rocas argiolas spanish sardinian Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:13:57 +0000 nina, simonds, howie, rubin, roses, rose, wines, grenache, las, rocas, argiolas, spanish, sardinian http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeDiscoveringRoseWinesPartIII265.jpg nina, simonds, howie, rubin, roses, rose, wines, grenache, las, rocas, argiolas, spanish, sardinian <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgZmdCQI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgZmdCQI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Discovering Rose Wines Part III AFD6F8AE-814D-11DE-A18B-C580DD1BB000 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-discovering-rose-wines-part-ii-2459315 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 2459315 2439288 file no 0.0 2009-08-04T23:22:33Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 223 gekXgZaOFwI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgZaOFwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2459315&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeDiscoveringRoseWinesPartII589.jpg Summer is the best time of year! Farm stands, home gardens, and farmer&#8217;s markets are overflowing with ripe vegetables and fruits. Cooking is a pleasure - simply throw food on the grill or eat it straight from the garden. The natural flavors are so delectable! According to our favorite wine authority, Howie Rubin, of Bauer Wines in Boston, &quot;Rose wines are ideal to serve with a salad of heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and buffalo mozzarella&#8230;.Or some corn that was just picked the same day? And let&#8217;s not forget the berry families and fuzzy peaches, possibly as a side dish to a Sunday brunch?&quot; There are also the luscious fruit desserts&#8230;. Pies, cobblers, crumbles, and crisps.As you&#8217;ll see in the video, rose wines are originating from every wine-growing region in the world and are being made with a wide variety of red grapes. Rose wines are not only very drinkable, they&#8217;re very affordable.Relax and enjoy a glass or two of rose. Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeDiscoveringRoseWinesPartII589-632.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Summer is the best time of year! Farm stands, home gardens, and farmer&#8217;s markets are overflowing with ripe vegetables and fruits. Cooking is a pleasure - simply throw food on the grill or eat it straight from the garden. The natural flavors are so delectable! According to our favorite wine authority, Howie Rubin, of Bauer Wines in Boston, &quot;Rose wines are ideal to serve with a salad of heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and buffalo mozzarella&#8230;.Or some corn that was just picked the same day? And let&#8217;s not forget the berry families and fuzzy peaches, possibly as a side dish to a Sunday brunch?&quot; There are also the luscious fruit desserts&#8230;. Pies, cobblers, crumbles, and crisps.As you&#8217;ll see in the video, rose wines are originating from every wine-growing region in the world and are being made with a wide variety of red grapes. Rose wines are not only very drinkable, they&#8217;re very affordable.Relax and enjoy a glass or two of rose. Nina 223 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2459315 http://blip.tv/file/2439288 Educational affordable wines bargain bubbly louis roederer nina simonds peachy wine roederers brut sparkling spices of life Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:22:33 +0000 affordable, wines, bargain, bubbly, louis, roederer, nina, simonds, peachy, wine, roederers, brut, sparkling, spices, of, life http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeDiscoveringRoseWinesPartII589.jpg affordable, wines, bargain, bubbly, louis, roederer, nina, simonds, peachy, wine, roederers, brut, sparkling, spices, of, life <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgZaOFwI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgZaOFwI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Discovering Rose Wines Part II 6668B0E0-74D7-11DE-ADB8-C42F0A9C12CE http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-deliciouscafe-edu-2398164 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 2398164 2378103 file no 0.0 2009-07-20T02:45:35Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 155 gekXgZKwOAI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgZKwOAI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2398164&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeDeliciousCafeedu276.jpg Would you expect cafeteria food to be even more delicious and healthier than your Mom&apos;s? Bon Appetit Management, an on-site restaurant company that prepares food for 400 locations including University of San Francisco, MIT, the Getty Museum, and Google, makes food from scratch using local ingredients. Their commitment to sustainability, health, and reducing the carbon footprint is remarkable. Watch the video and drool. I first met Fidele Bauccio, Bon Appetit&apos;s co-founder, at &quot;Cooking for Solutions&quot;, an extraordinary annual event at the Monterey Bay Aquarium (Bon Appetit is a primary sponsor). The gathering, now in its eighth year, brings together celebrity chefs (Thomas Keller and Alton Brown), renowned wineries (Benziger, Chappellet, and Sanford wineries), press (NY Times, Time, and Gourmet Magazine), and the general public. The two-day event of non-stop information panels, cooking demonstrations, and signature gala celebration is devoted to raising awareness and discovering how to protect the health of the soil, water, and ocean wildlife. And it&apos;s FUN!!! Enjoy!! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeDeliciousCafeedu276-815.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Would you expect cafeteria food to be even more delicious and healthier than your Mom&apos;s? Bon Appetit Management, an on-site restaurant company that prepares food for 400 locations including University of San Francisco, MIT, the Getty Museum, and Google, makes food from scratch using local ingredients. Their commitment to sustainability, health, and reducing the carbon footprint is remarkable. Watch the video and drool. I first met Fidele Bauccio, Bon Appetit&apos;s co-founder, at &quot;Cooking for Solutions&quot;, an extraordinary annual event at the Monterey Bay Aquarium (Bon Appetit is a primary sponsor). The gathering, now in its eighth year, brings together celebrity chefs (Thomas Keller and Alton Brown), renowned wineries (Benziger, Chappellet, and Sanford wineries), press (NY Times, Time, and Gourmet Magazine), and the general public. The two-day event of non-stop information panels, cooking demonstrations, and signature gala celebration is devoted to raising awareness and discovering how to protect the health of the soil, water, and ocean wildlife. And it&apos;s FUN!!! Enjoy!! Nina 155 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2398164 http://blip.tv/file/2378103 Educational nina simonds spices life bon appetit cafeteria sustainability eating local Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:45:35 +0000 nina, simonds, spices, life, bon, appetit, cafeteria, sustainability, eating, local http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeDeliciousCafeedu276.jpg nina, simonds, spices, life, bon, appetit, cafeteria, sustainability, eating, local <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgZKwOAI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgZKwOAI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: DeliciousCafe.edu 90569802-6B5B-11DE-8E66-D9618B1ED03F http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-behind-the-scenes-at-chow-com-2352419 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 2352419 2332404 file no 0.0 2009-07-08T01:06:27Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 208 gekXgY_LBwI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgY_LBwI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2352419&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBehindTheScenesAtChowcom738.jpg I was in San Francisco recently. In addition to eating at one of my favorite restaurants, A16 (James Beard award winning chef and book), and eating at Charles Phan&#8217;s new noodle shop, Heaven Dog, I went to visit chow.com, one of the fastest growing and addictive food and wine websites. They have more viewers per month than Epicurious.com. (Although I still am a big fan.) chow.com started as an offbeat food magazine in 2002, but the website has recipes, video tips, and unusual columns like The Perfect (as in fried chicken), The Basic (How to Make Icebox Cake), and Obsessives (as in an expert tells you how to sharpen and keep your knives sharp). There&#8217;s something for every foodie, and they try to explore food from a smart, funny, and refreshing perspective. Jane Goldman, the Editor-in-Chief, gives us a personal tour of the test kitchen and photo studio. Jane also talks about one of the newest food trends that&#8217;s sweeping the country. Check out the grilled pizza recipe. It&#8217;s easy and delicious. Enjoy! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBehindTheScenesAtChowcom738-929.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure I was in San Francisco recently. In addition to eating at one of my favorite restaurants, A16 (James Beard award winning chef and book), and eating at Charles Phan&#8217;s new noodle shop, Heaven Dog, I went to visit chow.com, one of the fastest growing and addictive food and wine websites. They have more viewers per month than Epicurious.com. (Although I still am a big fan.) chow.com started as an offbeat food magazine in 2002, but the website has recipes, video tips, and unusual columns like The Perfect (as in fried chicken), The Basic (How to Make Icebox Cake), and Obsessives (as in an expert tells you how to sharpen and keep your knives sharp). There&#8217;s something for every foodie, and they try to explore food from a smart, funny, and refreshing perspective. Jane Goldman, the Editor-in-Chief, gives us a personal tour of the test kitchen and photo studio. Jane also talks about one of the newest food trends that&#8217;s sweeping the country. Check out the grilled pizza recipe. It&#8217;s easy and delicious. Enjoy! Nina 208 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2352419 http://blip.tv/file/2332404 Educational nina simonds spices of life chow.com jane goldman food magazine news how-tos fun grilled pizza Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:06:27 +0000 nina, simonds, spices, of, life, chow.com, jane, goldman, food, magazine, news, how-tos, fun, grilled, pizza http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBehindTheScenesAtChowcom738.jpg nina, simonds, spices, of, life, chow.com, jane, goldman, food, magazine, news, how-tos, fun, grilled, pizza <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgY_LBwI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgY_LBwI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Behind the Scenes at chow.com 82674C42-5F39-11DE-8DF2-DEC24D94D246 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-secrets-to-master-stir-fry-2283829 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 2283829 2271109 file no 0.0 2009-06-22T14:32:27Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 194 gekXgYuzGQI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgYuzGQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2283829&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeSecretsToMasterStirFry493.jpg This is one of my basic recipes that I use with all fresh vegetables including broccolini, but you could substitute any vegetable from baby cabbage hearts, green beans, snow peas, zucchini to spinach. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeSecretsToMasterStirFry493-240.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure This is one of my basic recipes that I use with all fresh vegetables including broccolini, but you could substitute any vegetable from baby cabbage hearts, green beans, snow peas, zucchini to spinach. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly. 194 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2283829 http://blip.tv/file/2271109 Educational spices of life nina simonds broccolini stir-fry Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:32:27 +0000 spices, of, life, nina, simonds, broccolini, stir-fry http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeSecretsToMasterStirFry493.jpg spices, of, life, nina, simonds, broccolini, stir-fry <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgYuzGQI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgYuzGQI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Secrets to Master Stir-Fry 3FAEBED8-5559-11DE-90F2-99B0EE9C5292 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-spicy-roasted-chicken-salad-2232689 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 2232689 2221754 file no 0.0 2009-06-10T00:54:27Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 133 gekXgYijVQI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgYijVQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2232689&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeSpicyRoastedChickenSalad413.jpg It&apos;s almost Farmer&apos;s Market time here in New England. I can&apos;t wait! In the meantime, here&apos;s another easy roasted chicken dinner idea. Vary the salad by substituting shrimp or other seafood and leftover grilled meats and seafood. Serve the salad with tortillas or vegetable-flavored wraps. Use a good store-bought salsa or go to the recipe section on Spicesoflife.com for my simple, homemade salsa.Enjoy!NinaBTW, want to visit China with a pro? Nina is planning to take small groups for insider culinary/cultural tours. Email ninasimonds@gmail.com for details. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeSpicyRoastedChickenSalad413-124.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure It&apos;s almost Farmer&apos;s Market time here in New England. I can&apos;t wait! In the meantime, here&apos;s another easy roasted chicken dinner idea. Vary the salad by substituting shrimp or other seafood and leftover grilled meats and seafood. Serve the salad with tortillas or vegetable-flavored wraps. Use a good store-bought salsa or go to the recipe section on Spicesoflife.com for my simple, homemade salsa.Enjoy!NinaBTW, want to visit China with a pro? Nina is planning to take small groups for insider culinary/cultural tours. Email ninasimonds@gmail.com for details. 133 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2232689 http://blip.tv/file/2221754 Food & Drink nina simonds spices of life roasted chicken salad cherry tomatoes avocado beans corn easy dinner using leftovers Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:54:27 +0000 nina simonds, spices of life, roasted chicken, salad, cherry tomatoes, avocado, beans, corn, easy dinner, using leftovers http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeSpicyRoastedChickenSalad413.jpg nina simonds, spices of life, roasted chicken, salad, cherry tomatoes, avocado, beans, corn, easy dinner, using leftovers <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgYijVQI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgYijVQI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Spicy Roasted Chicken Salad A3185F88-4A69-11DE-B084-FE939B132C9C http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-easy-dinner-chicken-and-roasted-tomatoes-2174772 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 2174772 2164048 file no 0.0 2009-05-27T02:54:03Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 161 gekXgYTfGAI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgYTfGAI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2174772&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEasyDinnerChickenAndRoastedTomatoes725.jpg Feeling lazy about dinner? I am, but why not take advantage of what&apos;s being offered in the supermarket with some easy, fresh, and seasonal sides. We&apos;re featuring roasted chicken again. Try smearing it with some pesto and reheating it briefly. Serve it with roasted cherry tomatoes and asparagus. And did you know that you can buy instant whole wheat couscous? Just add it to boiling water; wait 5 minutes; sprinkle in some salt, fresh herbs, and a little extra virgin olive oil; and you have a feast. Leftovers are terrific for lunch the next day! Enjoy! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEasyDinnerChickenAndRoastedTomatoes725-897.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Feeling lazy about dinner? I am, but why not take advantage of what&apos;s being offered in the supermarket with some easy, fresh, and seasonal sides. We&apos;re featuring roasted chicken again. Try smearing it with some pesto and reheating it briefly. Serve it with roasted cherry tomatoes and asparagus. And did you know that you can buy instant whole wheat couscous? Just add it to boiling water; wait 5 minutes; sprinkle in some salt, fresh herbs, and a little extra virgin olive oil; and you have a feast. Leftovers are terrific for lunch the next day! Enjoy! Nina 161 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2174772 http://blip.tv/file/2164048 Educational nina simonds roasted chicken pesto tomatoes asparagus couscous easy dinner using leftovers Wed, 27 May 2009 02:54:03 +0000 nina, simonds, roasted, chicken, pesto, tomatoes, asparagus, couscous, easy, dinner, using, leftovers http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEasyDinnerChickenAndRoastedTomatoes725.jpg nina, simonds, roasted, chicken, pesto, tomatoes, asparagus, couscous, easy, dinner, using, leftovers <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgYTfGAI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgYTfGAI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Easy Dinner: Chicken and Roasted Tomatoes 26E2E854-3F13-11DE-AC46-C290FF9581AF http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-veggies-101-garlicky-broccoli-rabe-2114021 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 2114021 2103521 file no 0.0 2009-05-12T16:37:15Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 138 gekXgYGESQI http://blip.tv/play/gekXgYGESQI http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2114021&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeVeggies101GarlickyBroccoliRabe658.jpg Broccoli rabe may not seem like the sexiest vegetable, but did you know that it&apos;s a powerful cancer fighter, especially against stomach, lung, and colon cancers? One 3 &#189; ounce serving is chock full of vitamins A and C, and it&#8217;s an excellent source of Vitamin B and folate. As healthy cooking advocate Gail Pettiford Willett demonstrates, you can reduce the bitterness by blanching it in boiling water and refreshing it in cold water. Enjoy this easy and delicious dish! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeVeggies101GarlickyBroccoliRabe658-981.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Broccoli rabe may not seem like the sexiest vegetable, but did you know that it&apos;s a powerful cancer fighter, especially against stomach, lung, and colon cancers? One 3 &#189; ounce serving is chock full of vitamins A and C, and it&#8217;s an excellent source of Vitamin B and folate. As healthy cooking advocate Gail Pettiford Willett demonstrates, you can reduce the bitterness by blanching it in boiling water and refreshing it in cold water. Enjoy this easy and delicious dish! Nina 138 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2114021 http://blip.tv/file/2103521 Educational spices life nina simonds broccoli rabe gail willett vitamin a c roasted peppers fighting cancer Tue, 12 May 2009 16:37:15 +0000 spices, life, nina, simonds, broccoli, rabe, gail, willett, vitamin, a, c, roasted, peppers, fighting, cancer http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeVeggies101GarlickyBroccoliRabe658.jpg spices, life, nina, simonds, broccoli, rabe, gail, willett, vitamin, a, c, roasted, peppers, fighting, cancer <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXgYGESQI.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXgYGESQI" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Veggies 101-Garlicky Broccoli Rabe 498D8982-3418-11DE-B1BE-DB1011A67507 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-best-cheese-shop-ever-part-ii-2057658 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 2057658 2047308 file no 0.0 2009-04-28T17:16:18Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 179 gekX_cweAg http://blip.tv/play/gekX_cweAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2057658&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBestCheeseShopEverPartII154.jpg The Cheese Room at La Fromagerie, Patricia Michelson&#8217;s legendary store in the middle of London, is like no other. Inspired by her visits to artisanal cheese makers all over Europe, Patricia designed a special, refrigerated haven with the same conditions of a cheese aging room. You can get up close and personal with roughly 150 to 200 cheeses!! And you don&#8217;t even have to go to London to get a personal tour from Patricia.Watch and enjoy!! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBestCheeseShopEverPartII154-214.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure The Cheese Room at La Fromagerie, Patricia Michelson&#8217;s legendary store in the middle of London, is like no other. Inspired by her visits to artisanal cheese makers all over Europe, Patricia designed a special, refrigerated haven with the same conditions of a cheese aging room. You can get up close and personal with roughly 150 to 200 cheeses!! And you don&#8217;t even have to go to London to get a personal tour from Patricia.Watch and enjoy!! Nina 179 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2057658 http://blip.tv/file/2047308 Educational nina simonds spices life cheese artisanal cheeses la fromagerie patricia michelson shop room Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:16:18 +0000 nina, simonds, spices, life, cheese, artisanal, cheeses, la, fromagerie, patricia, michelson, shop, room http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBestCheeseShopEverPartII154.jpg nina, simonds, spices, life, cheese, artisanal, cheeses, la, fromagerie, patricia, michelson, shop, room <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX_cweAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX_cweAg" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Best Cheese Shop Ever (Part II) 27AD84E6-293E-11DE-B989-CF84329EC300 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-best-cheese-shop-ever-part-i-2003572 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 2003572 1993499 file no 0.0 2009-04-14T21:49:39Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 197 gekX+qVYAg http://blip.tv/play/gekX+qVYAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post2003572&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBestCheeseShopEverPartI120.jpg La Fromagerie in London is a food lover&#8217;s paradise, and it&apos;s not just for the extraordinary selection of Europe&#8217;s finest artisanal cheeses. The store is filled with other delectable treats: selected wines, oils, freshly-baked breads, cakes, and other pastries and jams, all made under the discerning eye of the owner, cheese expert Patricia Michelson. The food changes with each season. It&#8217;s also located in one of the best foodie neighborhoods on Marylebone High Street. Enjoy! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBestCheeseShopEverPartI120-278.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure La Fromagerie in London is a food lover&#8217;s paradise, and it&apos;s not just for the extraordinary selection of Europe&#8217;s finest artisanal cheeses. The store is filled with other delectable treats: selected wines, oils, freshly-baked breads, cakes, and other pastries and jams, all made under the discerning eye of the owner, cheese expert Patricia Michelson. The food changes with each season. It&#8217;s also located in one of the best foodie neighborhoods on Marylebone High Street. Enjoy! Nina 197 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 2003572 http://blip.tv/file/1993499 Educational nina simonds spices life cheese artisanal cheeses la fromagerie london patricia michelson shop Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:49:39 +0000 nina, simonds, spices, life, cheese, artisanal, cheeses, la, fromagerie, london, patricia, michelson, shop http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBestCheeseShopEverPartI120.jpg nina, simonds, spices, life, cheese, artisanal, cheeses, la, fromagerie, london, patricia, michelson, shop <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX%2BqVYAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX+qVYAg" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Best Cheese Shop Ever (Part I) 615ECE8C-1E41-11DE-A89F-83ED0CF7FA89 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-best-organic-chocolate-ever-taza-1951344 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1951344 1941697 file no 0.0 2009-03-31T22:15:02Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 190 gekX941UAg http://blip.tv/play/gekX941UAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1951344&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBestOrganicChocolateEverTaza456.jpg Taza Chocolate is a small, wonderful company that makes extraordinary organic, stone-ground dark chocolate. It&#8217;s a true bean-to-bar company located in Somerville, MA, but the chocolate bars are sold in numerous stores nationwide. Come along for a personal visit with Alex Whitmore, co-founder, who apprenticed with traditional chocolate makers in Mexico. As if you didn&#8217;t have enough excuses to eat dark chocolate for the flavor, there&#8217;s also the health factor. Among the benefits of chocolate:High in antioxidants. Taza chocolate has three times the amount found in milk chocolate.Contains mono-unsaturated fat, so it helps lower cholesterol.Helps promote blood flow, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Enjoy! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBestOrganicChocolateEverTaza456-112.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Taza Chocolate is a small, wonderful company that makes extraordinary organic, stone-ground dark chocolate. It&#8217;s a true bean-to-bar company located in Somerville, MA, but the chocolate bars are sold in numerous stores nationwide. Come along for a personal visit with Alex Whitmore, co-founder, who apprenticed with traditional chocolate makers in Mexico. As if you didn&#8217;t have enough excuses to eat dark chocolate for the flavor, there&#8217;s also the health factor. Among the benefits of chocolate:High in antioxidants. Taza chocolate has three times the amount found in milk chocolate.Contains mono-unsaturated fat, so it helps lower cholesterol.Helps promote blood flow, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Enjoy! Nina 190 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1951344 http://blip.tv/file/1941697 Educational nina simonds spices life organic chocolate taza alex whitmore cacao beans guajillo chili roasting winnowing nib molino Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:15:02 +0000 nina, simonds, spices, life, organic, chocolate, taza, alex, whitmore, cacao, beans, guajillo, chili, roasting, winnowing, nib, molino http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeBestOrganicChocolateEverTaza456.jpg nina, simonds, spices, life, organic, chocolate, taza, alex, whitmore, cacao, beans, guajillo, chili, roasting, winnowing, nib, molino <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX941UAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX941UAg" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Best Organic Chocolate Ever: Taza 79020BEE-18A6-11DE-BDEE-D6D04035B9AC http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-kale-magic-1923957 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1923957 1914343 file no 0.0 2009-03-24T19:03:34Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 165 gekX9bdZAg http://blip.tv/play/gekX9bdZAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1923957&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeKaleMagic885.jpg Kale is not the sexiest vegetable, but it&#8217;s a powerhouse, nutrient-wise. For starters, here are some of kale&#8217;s benefits:Superb source of beta-caroteneHelps to prevent cancerReduces heart diseaseHelps prevent age-related chronic diseasesCan be stir-fried, steamed, cooked in soups and stews, and baked.Gail Pettiford Willett, a terrific cook, cooking teacher, and health and nutrition coach (with her husband Walter Willett at the Harvard School of Public Health), showed us an easy and delicious way to make kale taste terrific. It&#8217;s her form of kale magic via Mollie Katzen, author of the original Moosewood Cookbook.Enjoy!Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeKaleMagic885-542.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Kale is not the sexiest vegetable, but it&#8217;s a powerhouse, nutrient-wise. For starters, here are some of kale&#8217;s benefits:Superb source of beta-caroteneHelps to prevent cancerReduces heart diseaseHelps prevent age-related chronic diseasesCan be stir-fried, steamed, cooked in soups and stews, and baked.Gail Pettiford Willett, a terrific cook, cooking teacher, and health and nutrition coach (with her husband Walter Willett at the Harvard School of Public Health), showed us an easy and delicious way to make kale taste terrific. It&#8217;s her form of kale magic via Mollie Katzen, author of the original Moosewood Cookbook.Enjoy!Nina 165 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1923957 http://blip.tv/file/1914343 Educational nina simonds spices life gail willett kale parmesan cheese crunchy chip substitute healthy snack Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:03:34 +0000 nina, simonds, spices, life, gail, willett, kale, parmesan, cheese, crunchy, chip, substitute, healthy, snack http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeKaleMagic885.jpg nina, simonds, spices, life, gail, willett, kale, parmesan, cheese, crunchy, chip, substitute, healthy, snack <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX9bdZAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX9bdZAg" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Kale Magic 764BA070-1330-11DE-87CC-9FDC2F070B53 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-dim-sum-alan-yau-1898412 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1898412 1888832 file no 0.0 2009-03-17T20:16:13Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 145 gekX8_AQAg http://blip.tv/play/gekX8_AQAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1898412&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeDimSumAlanYau153.jpg Among chefs, the name Alan Yau is synonymous with chic design and superb Asian food. His legendary restaurants, Hakkasan and Yauatcha, have both earned top honors and Michelin stars. He has extended his Hakkasan empire all over the world. (Look for the Hakkasan opening at the newly restored Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami in April.) On a trip to London, I was lucky enough to grab him for a very rare on-air interview. Visit his restaurants if you are in London. They aren&#8217;t cheap, but worth it. Enjoy! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeDimSumAlanYau153-753.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Among chefs, the name Alan Yau is synonymous with chic design and superb Asian food. His legendary restaurants, Hakkasan and Yauatcha, have both earned top honors and Michelin stars. He has extended his Hakkasan empire all over the world. (Look for the Hakkasan opening at the newly restored Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami in April.) On a trip to London, I was lucky enough to grab him for a very rare on-air interview. Visit his restaurants if you are in London. They aren&#8217;t cheap, but worth it. Enjoy! Nina 145 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1898412 http://blip.tv/file/1888832 Educational nina simonds spices life asian food alan yau hakkasan yauatcha tea house french pastries dim sum Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:16:13 +0000 nina, simonds, spices, life, asian, food, alan, yau, hakkasan, yauatcha, tea, house, french, pastries, dim, sum http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeDimSumAlanYau153.jpg nina, simonds, spices, life, asian, food, alan, yau, hakkasan, yauatcha, tea, house, french, pastries, dim, sum <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX8_AQAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX8_AQAg" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Dim Sum, Alan Yau FF45D1C6-0DB2-11DE-8580-D6A7A5D1D25F http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-roasted-chicken-three-ways-part-ii-1872450 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1872450 1862912 file no 0.0 2009-03-10T20:35:30Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 184 gekX8qUmAg http://blip.tv/play/gekX8qUmAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1872450&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeRoastedChickenThreeWaysPartII570.jpg Let&#8217;s face it. We are all often challenged by the dinner dilemma. Producing a delicious, easy, and healthy dinner every night can be difficult. I find meal-in-one dishes to be especially appealing. That&#8217;s why this Spicy Penne with Chicken, Fresh Tomato Sauce, and Greens is a favorite in our household. I like to vary the greens depending on the season. It&#8217;s also equally flavorful with chicken, shrimp, or other meat or seafood. Leftovers are great for lunch the next day. And it shows how you can take advantage of some of the prepared foods in the supermarket, add a few ingredients and make them look and taste homemade. Enjoy! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeRoastedChickenThreeWaysPartII570-378.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Let&#8217;s face it. We are all often challenged by the dinner dilemma. Producing a delicious, easy, and healthy dinner every night can be difficult. I find meal-in-one dishes to be especially appealing. That&#8217;s why this Spicy Penne with Chicken, Fresh Tomato Sauce, and Greens is a favorite in our household. I like to vary the greens depending on the season. It&#8217;s also equally flavorful with chicken, shrimp, or other meat or seafood. Leftovers are great for lunch the next day. And it shows how you can take advantage of some of the prepared foods in the supermarket, add a few ingredients and make them look and taste homemade. Enjoy! Nina 184 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1872450 http://blip.tv/file/1862912 Educational nina simonds spices life roasted chicken using leftovers leftover penne pasta greens eating healthy meal in one Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:35:30 +0000 nina, simonds, spices, life, roasted, chicken, using, leftovers, leftover, penne, pasta, greens, eating, healthy, meal, in, one http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeRoastedChickenThreeWaysPartII570.jpg nina, simonds, spices, life, roasted, chicken, using, leftovers, leftover, penne, pasta, greens, eating, healthy, meal, in, one <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX8qUmAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX8qUmAg" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Roasted Chicken Three Ways, Part II E0F8E5CE-082F-11DE-BD47-A2AFF4051A79 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-easy-dinner-roasted-chicken-three-ways-part-i-1846801 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1846801 1837309 file no 0.0 2009-03-03T20:14:19Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 197 gekX8Nx1Ag http://blip.tv/play/gekX8Nx1Ag http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1846801&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEasyDinnerRoastedChickenThreeWaysPartI636.jpg Have you checked out the variety of prepared foods in your supermarket lately? You can take a roasted chicken and dress it up or cut it down. Add a sauce or vegetable and make it look homemade.I make full use of many of the following convenience items: All kinds of ethnic staples and simmering sauces line the international aisleEnticing frozen produce and prepared meatsFresh and frozen pastasPre-cut and prepared fresh produceIt&#8217;s never been a better time for health-conscious cooks. Enjoy!!Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEasyDinnerRoastedChickenThreeWaysPartI636-292.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Have you checked out the variety of prepared foods in your supermarket lately? You can take a roasted chicken and dress it up or cut it down. Add a sauce or vegetable and make it look homemade.I make full use of many of the following convenience items: All kinds of ethnic staples and simmering sauces line the international aisleEnticing frozen produce and prepared meatsFresh and frozen pastasPre-cut and prepared fresh produceIt&#8217;s never been a better time for health-conscious cooks. Enjoy!!Nina 197 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1846801 http://blip.tv/file/1837309 Educational nina simonds spices life roasted chicken leftovers using blue cheese salad raita sambal walnuts Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:14:19 +0000 nina, simonds, spices, life, roasted, chicken, leftovers, using, blue, cheese, salad, raita, sambal, walnuts http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEasyDinnerRoastedChickenThreeWaysPartI636.jpg nina, simonds, spices, life, roasted, chicken, leftovers, using, blue, cheese, salad, raita, sambal, walnuts <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX8Nx1Ag.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX8Nx1Ag" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Easy Dinner, Roasted Chicken Three Ways (Part I) E93EE74A-FD1E-11DD-9DD9-82480D24C959 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-eating-italian-with-lidia-ii-1793269 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1793269 1783918 file no 0.0 2009-02-17T18:15:09Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 218 gekX7bpZAg http://blip.tv/play/gekX7bpZAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1793269&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEatingItalianWithLidiaII279.JPG Public Television Chef Lidia Bastianich is a pioneering chef, but she&#8217;s also down-to-earth, warm, serene, and brimming with enthusiasm for her native Italy and simple Italian food. I visited her at her flagship restaurant in New York City. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEatingItalianWithLidiaII279-292.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Public Television Chef Lidia Bastianich is a pioneering chef, but she&#8217;s also down-to-earth, warm, serene, and brimming with enthusiasm for her native Italy and simple Italian food. I visited her at her flagship restaurant in New York City. 218 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1793269 http://blip.tv/file/1783918 Educational spices life nina simonds italian food lidia bastianich Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:15:09 +0000 spices, life, nina, simonds, italian, food, lidia, bastianich http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEatingItalianWithLidiaII279.JPG spices, life, nina, simonds, italian, food, lidia, bastianich <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX7bpZAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX7bpZAg" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Eating Italian with Lidia II 8C9D5A0A-F79F-11DD-AF03-DC76E636F16F http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-easy-dinner-pyramid-style-with-jody-adams-1767433 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1767433 1758796 file no 0.0 2009-02-10T18:20:52Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 240 gekX6_BtAg http://blip.tv/play/gekX6_BtAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1767433&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEasyDinnerPyramidStyleWithJodyAdams745.jpg Jody Adams, chef/owner of Rialto restaurant in Cambridge, Mass., is a master at creating delicious Mediterranean and Italian dishes. She has also won a James Beard award for her cooking and has written a lovely book, In the Hands of a Chef. For her Easy Dinner, Pyramid-Style, Jody created a Pan-Seared Atlantic Char over Farro with Olives and Pistachios (plus lots of delicious vegetables). You can also use salmon or another firm-fleshed fish. The dish is smashing, and leftovers are delicious as well. Go to the recipe section for directions. Brighten up you winter menu with this easy, delicious, and (dare I say?) healthy meal! Enjoy!! Nina *Did you notice the days are getting longer? YAY!!! http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEasyDinnerPyramidStyleWithJodyAdams745-868.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Jody Adams, chef/owner of Rialto restaurant in Cambridge, Mass., is a master at creating delicious Mediterranean and Italian dishes. She has also won a James Beard award for her cooking and has written a lovely book, In the Hands of a Chef. For her Easy Dinner, Pyramid-Style, Jody created a Pan-Seared Atlantic Char over Farro with Olives and Pistachios (plus lots of delicious vegetables). You can also use salmon or another firm-fleshed fish. The dish is smashing, and leftovers are delicious as well. Go to the recipe section for directions. Brighten up you winter menu with this easy, delicious, and (dare I say?) healthy meal! Enjoy!! Nina *Did you notice the days are getting longer? YAY!!! 240 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1767433 http://blip.tv/file/1758796 Educational nina simonds spices life jody adams farro food pyramid char salmon kale rialto restaurant Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:20:52 +0000 nina, simonds, spices, life, jody, adams, farro, food, pyramid, char, salmon, kale, rialto, restaurant http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeEasyDinnerPyramidStyleWithJodyAdams745.jpg nina, simonds, spices, life, jody, adams, farro, food, pyramid, char, salmon, kale, rialto, restaurant <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX6_BtAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX6_BtAg" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Easy Dinner, Pyramid-Style with Jody Adams 45835ADC-ECD9-11DD-B15B-CBA9731681C0 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/the-new-fried-rice-with-ming-tsai-1719037 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1719037 1710432 file no 0.0 2009-01-28T01:16:20Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 251 gekX6PZhAg http://blip.tv/play/gekX6PZhAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1719037&skin=rss Spicesoflife-TheNEWFriedRiceWithMingTsai213.jpg Public Television Chef Ming Tsai wears many hats: He is the owner/chef of Blue Ginger, an awarding-winning East-West restaurant in Wellesley, MA The star of a popular TV show, Simply Ming, now in its sixth season Author of three books Product designer for his own line of East-West food products at Target Stores Active member of the Nutrition Round Table at the Harvard School of Public Health. MIng created a healthy, easy, and delicious version of Shrimp Fried Rice. Go to SpicesofLife.com for the recipe and www.ming.com for more information on the multi-talented Ming Tsai. Enjoy!!! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-TheNEWFriedRiceWithMingTsai213-571.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Public Television Chef Ming Tsai wears many hats: He is the owner/chef of Blue Ginger, an awarding-winning East-West restaurant in Wellesley, MA The star of a popular TV show, Simply Ming, now in its sixth season Author of three books Product designer for his own line of East-West food products at Target Stores Active member of the Nutrition Round Table at the Harvard School of Public Health. MIng created a healthy, easy, and delicious version of Shrimp Fried Rice. Go to SpicesofLife.com for the recipe and www.ming.com for more information on the multi-talented Ming Tsai. Enjoy!!! Nina 251 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1719037 http://blip.tv/file/1710432 Educational nina simonds spices life ming tsai shrimp fried rice canola oil food pyramid nutrition roundtable kale simply blue ginger chinese cooking Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:16:20 +0000 nina, simonds, spices, life, ming, tsai, shrimp, fried, rice, canola, oil, food, pyramid, nutrition, roundtable, kale, simply, blue, ginger, chinese, cooking http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-TheNEWFriedRiceWithMingTsai213.jpg nina, simonds, spices, life, ming, tsai, shrimp, fried, rice, canola, oil, food, pyramid, nutrition, roundtable, kale, simply, blue, ginger, chinese, cooking <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX6PZhAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX6PZhAg" style="display:none"></embed> The NEW Fried Rice with Ming Tsai 29BE4D18-E705-11DD-9F5A-BEA5A2ECE92C http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/how-to-do-dim-sum-1694214 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1694214 1685636 file no 0.0 2009-01-20T15:15:25Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 225 gekX57RqAg http://blip.tv/play/gekX57RqAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1694214&skin=rss Spicesoflife-HowToDoDimSum821.jpg Eating good dim sum is one of my favorite pastimes. I love the selection of delectable sweet and savory pastries - the dumplings, stuffed buns, and noodle dishes. And just in time for Chinese New Year - because on the evening of January 25th and the 26th, Chinese will usher in The Year of the Ox. Need a little help? Then come with me to the Winsor Dim Sum Cafe and you&apos;ll see some of my Cantonese dim sum. Then go to the News section to see the Dim Sum glossary. Happy New Year to you all! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-HowToDoDimSum821-25.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Eating good dim sum is one of my favorite pastimes. I love the selection of delectable sweet and savory pastries - the dumplings, stuffed buns, and noodle dishes. And just in time for Chinese New Year - because on the evening of January 25th and the 26th, Chinese will usher in The Year of the Ox. Need a little help? Then come with me to the Winsor Dim Sum Cafe and you&apos;ll see some of my Cantonese dim sum. Then go to the News section to see the Dim Sum glossary. Happy New Year to you all! Nina 225 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1694214 http://blip.tv/file/1685636 Educational nina simonds spices life chinese new year dim sum ox dumplings steamed breads noodles barbecued pork bun char siu bao soupy xiao long noodle rolls shrimp har gau Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:15:25 +0000 nina, simonds, spices, life, chinese, new, year, dim, sum, ox, dumplings, steamed, breads, noodles, barbecued, pork, bun, char, siu, bao, soupy, xiao, long, noodle, rolls, shrimp, har, gau http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-HowToDoDimSum821.jpg nina, simonds, spices, life, chinese, new, year, dim, sum, ox, dumplings, steamed, breads, noodles, barbecued, pork, bun, char, siu, bao, soupy, xiao, long, noodle, rolls, shrimp, har, gau <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX57RqAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX57RqAg" style="display:none"></embed> How To Do Dim Sum 6630D02C-DC10-11DD-B506-BBA5BCE0E71E http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-affordable-bubblies-part-ii-1650508 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1650508 1641993 file no 0.0 2009-01-06T16:38:08Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 204 gekX5N8wAg http://blip.tv/play/gekX5N8wAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1650508&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeAffordableBubbliesPartII950.jpg New Year has come and gone, but January is the perfect month to treat yourself to a glass or two of some great wine -- especially to celebrate a new President and Chinese New Year (1/26). We are back with winemeister Howie Bauer, who chose another affordable sparkling wine. This one is slightly more elegant, with the flavor of fresh peaches. And it&#8217;s lovely with appetizers, seafood, or meat. Sound tempting? Splurge a little and enjoy!! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeAffordableBubbliesPartII950-129.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure New Year has come and gone, but January is the perfect month to treat yourself to a glass or two of some great wine -- especially to celebrate a new President and Chinese New Year (1/26). We are back with winemeister Howie Bauer, who chose another affordable sparkling wine. This one is slightly more elegant, with the flavor of fresh peaches. And it&#8217;s lovely with appetizers, seafood, or meat. Sound tempting? Splurge a little and enjoy!! Nina 204 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1650508 http://blip.tv/file/1641993 Educational nina simonds spices life bubbly wines affordable bargain sparkling roederers brut louis roederer peachy wine Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:38:08 +0000 nina, simonds, spices, life, bubbly, wines, affordable, bargain, sparkling, roederers, brut, louis, roederer, peachy, wine http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeAffordableBubbliesPartII950.jpg nina, simonds, spices, life, bubbly, wines, affordable, bargain, sparkling, roederers, brut, louis, roederer, peachy, wine <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX5N8wAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX5N8wAg" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Affordable Bubblies Part II 17877F4A-D6DC-11DD-831C-EF921C1E6162 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/spices-of-life-affordable-bubblies-part-i-1632811 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1632811 1624308 file no 0.0 2008-12-31T01:41:06Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 227 gekX49UPAg http://blip.tv/play/gekX49UPAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1632811&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeAffordableBubbliesPartI122.jpg Champagne has become a little pricey. So we asked wine expert Howie Rubin, of Bauer Wine &amp; Spirits, to recommend some affordable bubblies. We learned about the smashing, bargain sparkling wines that are dry, light, and ever so drinkable! Take advantage of Howie&#8217;s recommendation and you can splurge on the smoked salmon or lobster (which is also a bargain). Have a great time and enjoy! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeAffordableBubbliesPartI122-551.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Champagne has become a little pricey. So we asked wine expert Howie Rubin, of Bauer Wine &amp; Spirits, to recommend some affordable bubblies. We learned about the smashing, bargain sparkling wines that are dry, light, and ever so drinkable! Take advantage of Howie&#8217;s recommendation and you can splurge on the smoked salmon or lobster (which is also a bargain). Have a great time and enjoy! Nina 227 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1632811 http://blip.tv/file/1624308 Educational nina simonds spices life bubbly wines affordable bargain toso pascual argentine opening champagne cava Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:41:06 +0000 nina, simonds, spices, life, bubbly, wines, affordable, bargain, toso, pascual, argentine, opening, champagne, cava http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SpicesOfLifeAffordableBubbliesPartI122.jpg nina, simonds, spices, life, bubbly, wines, affordable, bargain, toso, pascual, argentine, opening, champagne, cava <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX49UPAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX49UPAg" style="display:none"></embed> Spices of Life: Affordable Bubblies Part I 306BFD62-D6AD-11DD-8665-85E7F469D653 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/chinese-new-year-the-red-envelope-1631939 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1631939 1623447 file no 0.0 2008-12-30T20:05:22Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 64 gekX484nAg http://blip.tv/play/gekX484nAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1631939&skin=rss Spicesoflife-ChineseNewYearTheRedEnvelope526-197.jpg Nina Simonds explains the meaning behind the red envelope while at the Imperial Seafood restaurant in Boston&apos;s Chinatown. Happy New Year! Gung Hay Fat Choy! Nina Says: I have been very lucky to have met some extraordinary people in my travels. One of them was a woman named Li-lian Chao, who I met in Taiwan in the 70&#8217;s. She was famous for teaching English to tens of thousands of students after arriving in Taiwan alone in 1948. She first hosted an English radio program using the persona &quot;Mother Goose.&quot; Later, she taught at the National Taiwan Normal University, Even at age 90, Lillian continued to hold English classes for teenagers in her home to make ends meet. She wrote a small, wonderful book called &#8216;Chinese Customs and Traditions&#8221;. She also loved to talk about Chinese traditions and fairy tales and was also one of the first people to fill me in on the history of the custom of giving red envelopes. She explained to me and wrote in her book,&#8221; When married women pay New Year&#8217;s calls according to the custom, they must leave tips wrapped in red paper for the servants. All young children lso receive red packets of money called &#8220;ya-sui&#8221; meaning to push down the years or &#8220;to be ever young&#8221;. Children look forward to getting these packets of money and usually squander this income on fireworks and candy&#8221;. As I explained in my video blog, I prefer to stuff the envelopes with lottery tickets. It creates a little intrigue and allows less opportunity for my son and his friends to &#8220;squander the money on fireworks and candy. &#8220; http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-ChineseNewYearTheRedEnvelope526-197-884.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Nina Simonds explains the meaning behind the red envelope while at the Imperial Seafood restaurant in Boston&apos;s Chinatown. Happy New Year! Gung Hay Fat Choy! Nina Says: I have been very lucky to have met some extraordinary people in my travels. One of them was a woman named Li-lian Chao, who I met in Taiwan in the 70&#8217;s. She was famous for teaching English to tens of thousands of students after arriving in Taiwan alone in 1948. She first hosted an English radio program using the persona &quot;Mother Goose.&quot; Later, she taught at the National Taiwan Normal University, Even at age 90, Lillian continued to hold English classes for teenagers in her home to make ends meet. She wrote a small, wonderful book called &#8216;Chinese Customs and Traditions&#8221;. She also loved to talk about Chinese traditions and fairy tales and was also one of the first people to fill me in on the history of the custom of giving red envelopes. She explained to me and wrote in her book,&#8221; When married women pay New Year&#8217;s calls according to the custom, they must leave tips wrapped in red paper for the servants. All young children lso receive red packets of money called &#8220;ya-sui&#8221; meaning to push down the years or &#8220;to be ever young&#8221;. Children look forward to getting these packets of money and usually squander this income on fireworks and candy&#8221;. As I explained in my video blog, I prefer to stuff the envelopes with lottery tickets. It creates a little intrigue and allows less opportunity for my son and his friends to &#8220;squander the money on fireworks and candy. &#8220; 64 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1631939 http://blip.tv/file/1623447 The Mainstream Media china ninasimonds spicesoflife Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:05:22 +0000 china, ninasimonds, spicesoflife http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-ChineseNewYearTheRedEnvelope526-197.jpg china, ninasimonds, spicesoflife <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX484nAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX484nAg" style="display:none"></embed> Chinese New Year - The Red Envelope 6BEE885E-CB1E-11DD-8A03-F695E3A8505D http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/steamed-pears-with-jujubes-and-honey-1589138 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1589138 1580807 file no 0.0 2008-12-16T03:05:41Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 168 gekX4P92Ag http://blip.tv/play/gekX4P92Ag http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1589138&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SteamedPearsWithJujubesAndHoney183.jpg Asian pears, also called Chinese pears or pear apples, are firm, crunchy, and surprisingly juicy. When my body felt dry and my throat was scratchy, Dr. Zhu, my Chinese doctor, prescribed some &#8220;Steamed Pears with Honey and Jujubes (Dried red dates). Once steamed, the pears become tender and the resulting broth is soothing and not overly sweet. (It&#8217;s a great winter dessert!) When I am feeling indulgent, I add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. BTW, they are also delicious at room temperature or cold. And you can reheat them in the microwave. Enjoy! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SteamedPearsWithJujubesAndHoney183-85.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Asian pears, also called Chinese pears or pear apples, are firm, crunchy, and surprisingly juicy. When my body felt dry and my throat was scratchy, Dr. Zhu, my Chinese doctor, prescribed some &#8220;Steamed Pears with Honey and Jujubes (Dried red dates). Once steamed, the pears become tender and the resulting broth is soothing and not overly sweet. (It&#8217;s a great winter dessert!) When I am feeling indulgent, I add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. BTW, they are also delicious at room temperature or cold. And you can reheat them in the microwave. Enjoy! Nina 168 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1589138 http://blip.tv/file/1580807 Educational pears jujubes honey yin deficiency dryness scratchy throat chinese medicine herbs healthy cooking tianjin pear bosc Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:05:41 +0000 pears, jujubes, honey, yin, deficiency, dryness, scratchy, throat, chinese, medicine, herbs, healthy, cooking, tianjin, pear, bosc http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SteamedPearsWithJujubesAndHoney183.jpg pears, jujubes, honey, yin, deficiency, dryness, scratchy, throat, chinese, medicine, herbs, healthy, cooking, tianjin, pear, bosc <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX4P92Ag.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX4P92Ag" style="display:none"></embed> Steamed Pears with Jujubes and Honey D5D77A4A-C651-11DD-9C75-9B2D1844FB9A http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/black-bone-chicken-soup-1566681 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1566681 1558395 file no 0.0 2008-12-10T00:31:07Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 194 gekX39A9Ag http://blip.tv/play/gekX39A9Ag http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1566681&skin=rss Spicesoflife-BlackBoneChickenSoup397.jpg Dr. Chun Han Zhu -- and many other Chinese doctors -- praises this soup as being one of the most therapeutic foods you can eat in the fall and winter to strengthen the immune system. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-BlackBoneChickenSoup397-857.jpg No license (All rights reserved) food&leisure Dr. Chun Han Zhu -- and many other Chinese doctors -- praises this soup as being one of the most therapeutic foods you can eat in the fall and winter to strengthen the immune system. 194 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1566681 http://blip.tv/file/1558395 Educational nina simonds spices life chinese food medicine herbs chicken soup flu remedy cold yin deficiency yang Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:31:07 +0000 nina, simonds, spices, life, chinese, food, medicine, herbs, chicken, soup, flu, remedy, cold, yin, deficiency, yang http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-BlackBoneChickenSoup397.jpg nina, simonds, spices, life, chinese, food, medicine, herbs, chicken, soup, flu, remedy, cold, yin, deficiency, yang <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX39A9Ag.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX39A9Ag" style="display:none"></embed> Black Bone Chicken Soup 68C0C4A4-C0E6-11DD-A724-8F073479AE0D http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/unlocking-the-secrets-of-chinese-herbs-1540119 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1540119 1531969 file no 0.0 2008-12-03T02:59:32Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 156 gekX3oB7Ag http://blip.tv/play/gekX3oB7Ag http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1540119&skin=rss Spicesoflife-UnlockingTheSecretsOfChineseHerbs176.png I strongly believe that Traditional Chinese Medicine is very effective in helping with jet lag and preventing colds. This is the second in a 3-part series. In our last video I visited my Chinese doctor (&#8220; Are you Yin or Yang&#8221; video&#8221;.) Dr. Zhu gave me an herbal &#8220;prescription&#8221; for a soup so my next stop is Boston&#8217;s Chinatown where I visit my favorite herbal shop. Some of the herbs Dr. Zhu recommended are: Dang gui or Angelica sinensis, an herb commonly used to treat women&#8217;s reproductive health issues and also recommended to help prevent and treat some forms of cardiovascular disease Huang Qi or Astragalus is recommended for treating the common cold and upper respiratory infections because it helps to strengthen the immune system Go ji or Wolfberries which are believed to nourish the &#8220;yin&#8221;, strengthen blood, liver, and the kidneys, and contain anti-oxidents. Go to the SpicesofLife recipe section for the secret to making soup with Chinese herbs. Stay tuned for the next video where you can join me in the kitchen while I make Black Bone Chicken Soup and Steamed Pears with Jujubes. Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-UnlockingTheSecretsOfChineseHerbs176-256.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure I strongly believe that Traditional Chinese Medicine is very effective in helping with jet lag and preventing colds. This is the second in a 3-part series. In our last video I visited my Chinese doctor (&#8220; Are you Yin or Yang&#8221; video&#8221;.) Dr. Zhu gave me an herbal &#8220;prescription&#8221; for a soup so my next stop is Boston&#8217;s Chinatown where I visit my favorite herbal shop. Some of the herbs Dr. Zhu recommended are: Dang gui or Angelica sinensis, an herb commonly used to treat women&#8217;s reproductive health issues and also recommended to help prevent and treat some forms of cardiovascular disease Huang Qi or Astragalus is recommended for treating the common cold and upper respiratory infections because it helps to strengthen the immune system Go ji or Wolfberries which are believed to nourish the &#8220;yin&#8221;, strengthen blood, liver, and the kidneys, and contain anti-oxidents. Go to the SpicesofLife recipe section for the secret to making soup with Chinese herbs. Stay tuned for the next video where you can join me in the kitchen while I make Black Bone Chicken Soup and Steamed Pears with Jujubes. Nina 156 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1540119 http://blip.tv/file/1531969 Health nina simonds spices of life chinese herbs chinese medicine herbs Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:59:32 +0000 nina simonds, spices of life, chinese herbs, chinese medicine, herbs http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-UnlockingTheSecretsOfChineseHerbs176.png nina simonds, spices of life, chinese herbs, chinese medicine, herbs <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX3oB7Ag.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX3oB7Ag" style="display:none"></embed> Unlocking the Secrets of Chinese Herbs http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ 1663E438-B5ED-11DD-9D45-879E471D7B27 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/are-you-yin-or-yang-1490688 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1490688 1483578 file no 0.0 2008-11-19T03:49:37Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 296 gekX2v5kAg http://blip.tv/play/gekX2v5kAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1490688&skin=rss Spicesoflife-AreYouYinOrYang423.png Play video (4:55) I used to eat salads constantly- through summer, fall, and winter. But I was very susceptible to colds, flu, and not feeling particularly well. Winter was not a happy time. Then I was diagnosed by Dr. Chun Han Zhu, a brilliant Chinese doctor, and he diagnosed me. Like many women, I tend to be yin (See characteristics in video) I did some research to correct my condition and found I need to find balance, I looked into yang foods ( chicken, hot seasonal vegetables, rice, barley) . It was what my body CRAVED. I combined the two and started to eat differently. I&#8217;ve never looked back. Now my health is so much better during the winter. I am less likely to get colds or the flu and I reinforce this with hearty soups, roasted or bake root vegetables, and lots of chicken soup. (all yang foods.) In the summer, when the outside is yin, I go back to salads. WATCH THE VIDEO more information. Ideally you should be diagnosed by a Chinese physician, but there are some signs that we have in the video and on the website. Try them and please let us know how you feel. Goof health to all, Nina Next week to Boston&#8217;s finest Chinese Herbal store. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-AreYouYinOrYang423-857.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure Play video (4:55) I used to eat salads constantly- through summer, fall, and winter. But I was very susceptible to colds, flu, and not feeling particularly well. Winter was not a happy time. Then I was diagnosed by Dr. Chun Han Zhu, a brilliant Chinese doctor, and he diagnosed me. Like many women, I tend to be yin (See characteristics in video) I did some research to correct my condition and found I need to find balance, I looked into yang foods ( chicken, hot seasonal vegetables, rice, barley) . It was what my body CRAVED. I combined the two and started to eat differently. I&#8217;ve never looked back. Now my health is so much better during the winter. I am less likely to get colds or the flu and I reinforce this with hearty soups, roasted or bake root vegetables, and lots of chicken soup. (all yang foods.) In the summer, when the outside is yin, I go back to salads. WATCH THE VIDEO more information. Ideally you should be diagnosed by a Chinese physician, but there are some signs that we have in the video and on the website. Try them and please let us know how you feel. Goof health to all, Nina Next week to Boston&#8217;s finest Chinese Herbal store. 296 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1490688 http://blip.tv/file/1483578 Videoblogging nina simonds spices of life chinese medicine herbs chicken soup Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:49:37 +0000 nina simonds, spices of life, chinese medicine, herbs, chicken soup http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-AreYouYinOrYang423.png nina simonds, spices of life, chinese medicine, herbs, chicken soup <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX2v5kAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX2v5kAg" style="display:none"></embed> Are you Yin or Yang? http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ 2A52839C-A552-11DD-AEEF-9AC071A9F6AB http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/veggies-101-with-didi-emmons-1414589 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1414589 1408130 file no 0.0 2008-10-29T00:40:20Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 192 gekX1qwhAg http://blip.tv/play/gekX1qwhAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1414589&skin=rss Spicesoflife-Veggies101WithDidiEmmons768.jpg Boston-based Chef and celebrated vegetarian author, Didi Emmons has a passion for vegetables. It was first apparent in her best-selling book, &#8216;Vegetarian Planet&#8217;. She then went on to open a restaurant and publish two more books. For the past two years, Didi has a new mission: To convince kids that vegetables can taste good. Six afternoons a week at the non-profit Hailey House Caf&#233; in Roxbury, Ma she teaches her students easy and delicious dishes they can recreate with their families at home. As you can see from the video, the kids not only learn to cook, they have fun. Go to the recipe section for Didi&#8217;s recipe for Macaroni and cheese. Go to EdibleBoston.com website to read Didi&#8217;s informative and fascinating article. Enjoy! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-Veggies101WithDidiEmmons768-525.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure Boston-based Chef and celebrated vegetarian author, Didi Emmons has a passion for vegetables. It was first apparent in her best-selling book, &#8216;Vegetarian Planet&#8217;. She then went on to open a restaurant and publish two more books. For the past two years, Didi has a new mission: To convince kids that vegetables can taste good. Six afternoons a week at the non-profit Hailey House Caf&#233; in Roxbury, Ma she teaches her students easy and delicious dishes they can recreate with their families at home. As you can see from the video, the kids not only learn to cook, they have fun. Go to the recipe section for Didi&#8217;s recipe for Macaroni and cheese. Go to EdibleBoston.com website to read Didi&#8217;s informative and fascinating article. Enjoy! Nina 192 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1414589 http://blip.tv/file/1408130 Health ninasimonds spicesoflife haley house cooking organic Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:40:20 +0000 ninasimonds, spicesoflife, haley house, cooking, organic http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-Veggies101WithDidiEmmons768.jpg ninasimonds, spicesoflife, haley house, cooking, organic <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX1qwhAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX1qwhAg" style="display:none"></embed> Veggies 101 with Didi Emmons http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ 2C3089DC-9FBE-11DD-89FE-CBFC9FFE13B8 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/chocolee-1389625 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1389625 1383207 file no 0.0 2008-10-21T22:18:22Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 203 gekX1OkdAg http://blip.tv/play/gekX1OkdAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1389625&skin=rss Spicesoflife-Chocolee925.jpg It&#8217;s no secret that dark chocolate is not only delicious, but it&#8217;s also good for you. Scientific studies indicate that dark chocolate can lower blood pressure and is teeming with anti-oxidants. Plus, life (particularly these days) is stressful. What better time to indulge yourself?? So we visited Chocolee, a charming, little chocolate store in the South End of Boston. Lee Napoli is passionate about chocolate truffles and she makes 12 different types each week. She is always inventing new flavors.Our favorite was a dark chocolate pumpkin truffle in celebration of autumn. On Saturdays and Sundays Lee makes homemade French &#233;clairs and chocolate-stuffed beignets. Visit ChocoleeChocolates.com For a sumptuous recipe, try Debby&#8217;s Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Mocha Truffles. Enjoy your dark chocolate, but remember... Moderation in all things! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-Chocolee925-344.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure It&#8217;s no secret that dark chocolate is not only delicious, but it&#8217;s also good for you. Scientific studies indicate that dark chocolate can lower blood pressure and is teeming with anti-oxidants. Plus, life (particularly these days) is stressful. What better time to indulge yourself?? So we visited Chocolee, a charming, little chocolate store in the South End of Boston. Lee Napoli is passionate about chocolate truffles and she makes 12 different types each week. She is always inventing new flavors.Our favorite was a dark chocolate pumpkin truffle in celebration of autumn. On Saturdays and Sundays Lee makes homemade French &#233;clairs and chocolate-stuffed beignets. Visit ChocoleeChocolates.com For a sumptuous recipe, try Debby&#8217;s Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Mocha Truffles. Enjoy your dark chocolate, but remember... Moderation in all things! Nina 203 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1389625 http://blip.tv/file/1383207 Food & Drink Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:18:22 +0000 http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-Chocolee925.jpg <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX1OkdAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX1OkdAg" style="display:none"></embed> Chocolee http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ B2A5DD84-9A03-11DD-8E0D-D45C2CC314BA http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/easiest-apple-pie-1363425 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1363425 1357047 file no 0.0 2008-10-14T15:20:56Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 177 gekX05xFAg http://blip.tv/play/gekX05xFAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1363425&skin=rss Spicesoflife-EasiestApplePie722.jpg It is autumn in New England and one of my favorite seasons. Don&#8217;t get me wrong. I am lamenting the end of summer, but the autumn brings a poignant time to New England&#8230;It is truly beautiful and poignant, in all its own way. A &#8220;must-do&#8221; ritual is to visit an apple orchard, pick apples, ride hay rides, eat cider donuts (yum!!)- ignoring the grease, and just smell that delicious smoky, brisk fall air. But perhaps one of the most important customs has been to make my son ,Jesse an apple pie.. He LOVES them!!! I&#8217;ve developed an EASY, CONCISE, and SUCCESFUL method: To get the right kind of apples&#8230;..Debby has helped me develop a combination that&#8217;s works for taste and texture,. That&#8217;s why we chose our group&#8230; (WATCH THE VIDEO) to see the Easiest Apple Pie Ever and then watch in coming weeks as we explore the world apples and tell people which varieties work best for eating and all kinds. This is the first in our series,,,,, Finding the right apples, judging it for flavor or texture. I think you&#8217;ll like&#8230;.. ENJOY!!!!! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-EasiestApplePie722-527.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure It is autumn in New England and one of my favorite seasons. Don&#8217;t get me wrong. I am lamenting the end of summer, but the autumn brings a poignant time to New England&#8230;It is truly beautiful and poignant, in all its own way. A &#8220;must-do&#8221; ritual is to visit an apple orchard, pick apples, ride hay rides, eat cider donuts (yum!!)- ignoring the grease, and just smell that delicious smoky, brisk fall air. But perhaps one of the most important customs has been to make my son ,Jesse an apple pie.. He LOVES them!!! I&#8217;ve developed an EASY, CONCISE, and SUCCESFUL method: To get the right kind of apples&#8230;..Debby has helped me develop a combination that&#8217;s works for taste and texture,. That&#8217;s why we chose our group&#8230; (WATCH THE VIDEO) to see the Easiest Apple Pie Ever and then watch in coming weeks as we explore the world apples and tell people which varieties work best for eating and all kinds. This is the first in our series,,,,, Finding the right apples, judging it for flavor or texture. I think you&#8217;ll like&#8230;.. ENJOY!!!!! Nina 177 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1363425 http://blip.tv/file/1357047 Food & Drink pie apple granny smith golden delicious Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:20:56 +0000 pie, apple, granny, smith, golden, delicious http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-EasiestApplePie722.jpg pie, apple, granny, smith, golden, delicious <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX05xFAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX05xFAg" style="display:none"></embed> Easiest Apple Pie http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ F3C27C00-8F63-11DD-8BFF-BA86D5AB2874 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/easy-dinner-pyramid-style-1316630 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1316630 1310309 file no 0.0 2008-10-01T02:52:14Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 220 gekX0K56Ag http://blip.tv/play/gekX0K56Ag http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1316630&skin=rss Spicesoflife-EasyDinnerPyramidStyle462.jpg Let&#8217;s face it. When it comes to dinner, we want it all:*Easy,*Delicious *Healthy I&#8217;m no different even though I&#8217;m a cookbook author with 10 books to my credit. Making dinner every night can be a drag. Dr. Lillian Cheung, a nutritionist from the Harvard School of Public Health, loves to cook and she knows what&#8217;s good for you. Lillian and I went to a Farmer&#8217;s Market and were inspired. Using the HSPH newly -designed Food Pyramid (You can actually understand it!) Lillian and I give different ideas for a great autumn menu: Go to the Recipe section for Cantonese- style Microwave-Steamed Halibut with Scallions and GingerRoasted Ratatouille with Zucchini, Eggplant, and Cherry Tomatoes (Great for leftovers)Roasted Brussels Sprouts Herbal Brown Rice For information on the newly formed HSPH Pyramid, go to the News Section. Enjoy! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-EasyDinnerPyramidStyle462-36.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure Let&#8217;s face it. When it comes to dinner, we want it all:*Easy,*Delicious *Healthy I&#8217;m no different even though I&#8217;m a cookbook author with 10 books to my credit. Making dinner every night can be a drag. Dr. Lillian Cheung, a nutritionist from the Harvard School of Public Health, loves to cook and she knows what&#8217;s good for you. Lillian and I went to a Farmer&#8217;s Market and were inspired. Using the HSPH newly -designed Food Pyramid (You can actually understand it!) Lillian and I give different ideas for a great autumn menu: Go to the Recipe section for Cantonese- style Microwave-Steamed Halibut with Scallions and GingerRoasted Ratatouille with Zucchini, Eggplant, and Cherry Tomatoes (Great for leftovers)Roasted Brussels Sprouts Herbal Brown Rice For information on the newly formed HSPH Pyramid, go to the News Section. Enjoy! Nina 220 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1316630 http://blip.tv/file/1310309 Health food pyramid healthy Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:52:14 +0000 food, pyramid, healthy http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-EasyDinnerPyramidStyle462.jpg food, pyramid, healthy <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekX0K56Ag.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekX0K56Ag" style="display:none"></embed> Easy Dinner, Pyramid Style http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ BB4D9F28-89C6-11DD-8726-FC09F35AC3C6 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/claudia-roden-makes-fattoush-1295039 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1295039 1288749 file no 0.0 2008-09-23T23:24:13Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 186 gekXz4YjAg http://blip.tv/play/gekXz4YjAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1295039&skin=rss Spicesoflife-ClaudiaRoden193.jpg My lovely and esteemed friend, Claudia Roden, is a legendary expert on Middle Eastern cooking. Her family hails from Egypt, but Claudia studied in Paris. She regularly travels the world for research on her numerous books, including her award-winning masterpiece &#8220;The Book of Jewish Food: An Odyssey from Samarkand and Vilna to the Present Day&#8221;. Claudia and I have both been privileged to work with the brilliant Knopf editor, Judith Jones. New Yorker correspondent Jane Kramer profiled Claudia and her fascinating background in the 2007 Food issue. She will be a featured speaker at The New Yorker Festival on October 5th. Enjoy this delicious and easy Middle Eastern salad. Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-ClaudiaRoden193-710.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure My lovely and esteemed friend, Claudia Roden, is a legendary expert on Middle Eastern cooking. Her family hails from Egypt, but Claudia studied in Paris. She regularly travels the world for research on her numerous books, including her award-winning masterpiece &#8220;The Book of Jewish Food: An Odyssey from Samarkand and Vilna to the Present Day&#8221;. Claudia and I have both been privileged to work with the brilliant Knopf editor, Judith Jones. New Yorker correspondent Jane Kramer profiled Claudia and her fascinating background in the 2007 Food issue. She will be a featured speaker at The New Yorker Festival on October 5th. Enjoy this delicious and easy Middle Eastern salad. Nina 186 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1295039 http://blip.tv/file/1288749 Food & Drink salad lebanon Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:24:13 +0000 salad, lebanon http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-ClaudiaRoden193.jpg salad, lebanon <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXz4YjAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXz4YjAg" style="display:none"></embed> Claudia Roden Makes Fattoush http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ C13DE724-85F4-11DD-A267-F44D46B1D696 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/an-herb-for-courage-1280994 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1280994 1274761 file no 0.0 2008-09-19T02:43:35Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 170 gekXzphGAg http://blip.tv/play/gekXzphGAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1280994&skin=rss Spicesoflife-AnHerbForCourage182.jpg For an herb with an unsexy name, borage has some pretty appealing qualities, according to our resident herb expert, Margi Flint. It has long been associated with helping to restore courage and reduce anxiety. Plus recent research has shown that the seeds are one of the richest sources of GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid) an essential fatty acid (EFA) in the omega-6 family. EFAs , by the way, are necessary for normal brain function, bone health, and stimulation of skin and hair growth. You can buy borage oil supplements at health food stores and supermarkets. Borage oil, BTW, is twice as potent as primrose oil. The star-shaped flower are lovely as garnishes in salads and the leaves can be mashed and used as a poultice for eczema and other skin rashes. I take two capsules of borage oil religiously every day. For courage, anxiety and smooth skin, remember borage. Nina Simonds http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-AnHerbForCourage182-170.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure For an herb with an unsexy name, borage has some pretty appealing qualities, according to our resident herb expert, Margi Flint. It has long been associated with helping to restore courage and reduce anxiety. Plus recent research has shown that the seeds are one of the richest sources of GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid) an essential fatty acid (EFA) in the omega-6 family. EFAs , by the way, are necessary for normal brain function, bone health, and stimulation of skin and hair growth. You can buy borage oil supplements at health food stores and supermarkets. Borage oil, BTW, is twice as potent as primrose oil. The star-shaped flower are lovely as garnishes in salads and the leaves can be mashed and used as a poultice for eczema and other skin rashes. I take two capsules of borage oil religiously every day. For courage, anxiety and smooth skin, remember borage. Nina Simonds 170 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1280994 http://blip.tv/file/1274761 Health health herbal remedy borage Fri, 19 Sep 2008 02:43:35 +0000 health, herbal remedy, borage http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-AnHerbForCourage182.jpg health, herbal remedy, borage <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXzphGAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXzphGAg" style="display:none"></embed> An Herb For Courage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ B386FDE4-7EDF-11DD-9A48-9F2DC9B9DC0C http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/dim-sum-alan-yau-1254464 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1254464 1248276 file no 0.0 2008-09-10T02:25:14Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 145 gekXzMkkAg http://blip.tv/play/gekXzMkkAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1254464&skin=rss Spicesoflife-DimSumAlanYau185.jpg Eat superb steamed dumplings or exquisite French pastries? That is the decision you must make when you visit Yauatcha, Alan Yau&#8217;s amazing dim sum tea room in London. Many may know Alan as the genius behind Wagamama noodle bar (which he sold ages ago), or Hakkasan, the sexiest Chinese restaurant ever, Besaba Eathai, his wonderful Thai restaurants, OR Cha Cha Moon, Alan&#8217;s newest restaurant in Soho, London (good, cheap, Asian mommy food). Now Alan is branching out in the U.S! A branch of Hakkasan will open in Miami&#8217;s Fountainbleu Hotel in November. Let&#8217;s hope one is in the works for NY or closer to my home. Stay tuned and enjoy! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-DimSumAlanYau185-675.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure Eat superb steamed dumplings or exquisite French pastries? That is the decision you must make when you visit Yauatcha, Alan Yau&#8217;s amazing dim sum tea room in London. Many may know Alan as the genius behind Wagamama noodle bar (which he sold ages ago), or Hakkasan, the sexiest Chinese restaurant ever, Besaba Eathai, his wonderful Thai restaurants, OR Cha Cha Moon, Alan&#8217;s newest restaurant in Soho, London (good, cheap, Asian mommy food). Now Alan is branching out in the U.S! A branch of Hakkasan will open in Miami&#8217;s Fountainbleu Hotel in November. Let&#8217;s hope one is in the works for NY or closer to my home. Stay tuned and enjoy! Nina 145 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1254464 http://blip.tv/file/1248276 Food & Drink Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:25:14 +0000 http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-DimSumAlanYau185.jpg <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXzMkkAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXzMkkAg" style="display:none"></embed> Dim Sum: Alan Yau http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ 1074565C-73B7-11DD-923D-E87CD286DE40 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/becks-and-posh-nosh-1212153 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1212153 1206012 file no 0.0 2008-08-26T21:36:38Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 159 gekXyf5dAg http://blip.tv/play/gekXyf5dAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1212153&skin=rss Spicesoflife-BecksAndPoshNosh924.jpg Sam Breach, the BecksandPoshNosh girl, loves the Saturday San Francisco Farmer&apos;s Market and who could blamer her? There&apos;s great local produce, freshly-baked breads, superb smoked salmon, excellent chocolate and the best Sunday brunch anywhere at Boulettte&apos;s Larder in the Ferry Building. Some of my favorite places: Peaches (fresh and dried) and great fruit from Hamada Farms Tomatoes (like you&apos;ve never seen or tasted) and other seasonal, organic vegetables from Eatwell Farms Heavenly smoked salmon and other fish from Capn Mikes Holy SmokeHand-made Michael Recchiutti chocolates (Try salted caramel, truffles and S&apos;mores)Assorted and excellent cheeses at Cow Girl Creamery, a leader in the artisanal cheeses Mistrale (amazing rotisseries chickens, pork, roasted veggies) Next week more from San Francisco: Tante Marie&apos;s Cooking School (make a link) and Insider restaurant tips&#8230; Enjoy!!! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-BecksAndPoshNosh924-650.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure Sam Breach, the BecksandPoshNosh girl, loves the Saturday San Francisco Farmer&apos;s Market and who could blamer her? There&apos;s great local produce, freshly-baked breads, superb smoked salmon, excellent chocolate and the best Sunday brunch anywhere at Boulettte&apos;s Larder in the Ferry Building. Some of my favorite places: Peaches (fresh and dried) and great fruit from Hamada Farms Tomatoes (like you&apos;ve never seen or tasted) and other seasonal, organic vegetables from Eatwell Farms Heavenly smoked salmon and other fish from Capn Mikes Holy SmokeHand-made Michael Recchiutti chocolates (Try salted caramel, truffles and S&apos;mores)Assorted and excellent cheeses at Cow Girl Creamery, a leader in the artisanal cheeses Mistrale (amazing rotisseries chickens, pork, roasted veggies) Next week more from San Francisco: Tante Marie&apos;s Cooking School (make a link) and Insider restaurant tips&#8230; Enjoy!!! Nina 159 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1212153 http://blip.tv/file/1206012 Food & Drink sam breach Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:36:38 +0000 sam, breach http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-BecksAndPoshNosh924.jpg sam, breach <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXyf5dAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXyf5dAg" style="display:none"></embed> Becks and Posh Nosh http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ 90E049D4-6E73-11DD-A247-95F65078E1D5 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/discover-fabulous-ros-233-s-pt-3-1193716 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1193716 1187575 file no 0.0 2008-08-20T04:50:52Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 206 gekXyO5YAg http://blip.tv/play/gekXyO5YAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1193716&skin=rss Spicesoflife-DiscoverFABULOUSRossPt3166.jpg What was Julia Child&apos;s favorite August sandwich?Sliced tomatoes on white bread with mayo and saltThat combo screams out for a fresh rose.VIDEOvideo duration 3:25 MORE ROSE FOOD Prosciutto di parma and watermelonIt tastes better than it sounds. Summer White Wine Suggestions Spanish Albarino Argentinean Torrontes, Portugese Vinho Verde, Austrian Gruner Veltliner. Summer Red Wine Suggestions Italian Barbera Dolcetto from Piedmont Grenaches from Spain, Australia, and the Rhone A nice juicy California red Zinfandel. So, enjoy our local seasonal bounty and try out some new fun wines Cheers, Howie Rubin http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-DiscoverFABULOUSRossPt3166-797.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure What was Julia Child&apos;s favorite August sandwich?Sliced tomatoes on white bread with mayo and saltThat combo screams out for a fresh rose.VIDEOvideo duration 3:25 MORE ROSE FOOD Prosciutto di parma and watermelonIt tastes better than it sounds. Summer White Wine Suggestions Spanish Albarino Argentinean Torrontes, Portugese Vinho Verde, Austrian Gruner Veltliner. Summer Red Wine Suggestions Italian Barbera Dolcetto from Piedmont Grenaches from Spain, Australia, and the Rhone A nice juicy California red Zinfandel. So, enjoy our local seasonal bounty and try out some new fun wines Cheers, Howie Rubin 206 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1193716 http://blip.tv/file/1187575 Food & Drink Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:50:52 +0000 http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-DiscoverFABULOUSRossPt3166.jpg <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXyO5YAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXyO5YAg" style="display:none"></embed> Discover FABULOUS Rosés (Pt.3) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ 2152E64E-68DD-11DD-81C3-D2BD08225E47 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/the-food-project-1174482 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1174482 1168301 file no 0.0 2008-08-13T02:11:24Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 231 gekXx9g2Ag http://blip.tv/play/gekXx9g2Ag http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1174482&skin=rss Spicesoflife-TheFoodProject140.jpg I&apos;m a sucker for great looking vegetables and reasonable prices, so naturally I was drawn to the Food Project stand at my local farmer&#8217;s market. There, I talked with J. Harrison (Director of Agriculture, North Shore) and some of the kids working the stand, and they told me all about the Food Project: They sell their produce at stands in the Inner City and donate it to shelters, bringing good food to people who can&apos;t afford it. They had such passion in their voices, especially J, and if you go on their website, the www.thefoodproject.org you will see what a remarkable organization it is. The Food Project has become an inspiration for similar programs all over the U.S &#183; Eat fresh, local food (organic if possible)&#183; Support your local farmer&#8217;s markets Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-TheFoodProject140-161.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure I&apos;m a sucker for great looking vegetables and reasonable prices, so naturally I was drawn to the Food Project stand at my local farmer&#8217;s market. There, I talked with J. Harrison (Director of Agriculture, North Shore) and some of the kids working the stand, and they told me all about the Food Project: They sell their produce at stands in the Inner City and donate it to shelters, bringing good food to people who can&apos;t afford it. They had such passion in their voices, especially J, and if you go on their website, the www.thefoodproject.org you will see what a remarkable organization it is. The Food Project has become an inspiration for similar programs all over the U.S &#183; Eat fresh, local food (organic if possible)&#183; Support your local farmer&#8217;s markets Nina 231 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1174482 http://blip.tv/file/1168301 Food & Drink food project lynn massachusetts charity organization Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:11:24 +0000 food, project, lynn, massachusetts, charity, organization http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-TheFoodProject140.jpg food, project, lynn, massachusetts, charity, organization <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXx9g2Ag.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXx9g2Ag" style="display:none"></embed> The Food Project http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ 45AA1CD8-6333-11DD-8B4C-D4BABB03A691 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/grammar-girl-s-best-grammar-tips-1155000 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1155000 1148873 file no 0.0 2008-08-05T21:12:55Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 132 gekXxsAcAg http://blip.tv/play/gekXxsAcAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1155000&skin=rss Spicesoflife-GrammarGirlsBESTGrammarTips452.jpg I found this out recently at a PodCamp 3, a New Media conference in Boston, when I talked with Mignon Fogarty, who is known to many people as Grammar Girl about &#183; Her terrific Quick and Dirty Tips Podcasts &#183; Her newly published book,Grammar Girl&apos;s Quick and Dirty Tips For Better Writing. &#183; Common grammar mistakes o Who vs Whom o Lay vs Lie o Effect vs Affect Watch this 2 minute video for some tips from the one and only... Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-GrammarGirlsBESTGrammarTips452-358.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure I found this out recently at a PodCamp 3, a New Media conference in Boston, when I talked with Mignon Fogarty, who is known to many people as Grammar Girl about &#183; Her terrific Quick and Dirty Tips Podcasts &#183; Her newly published book,Grammar Girl&apos;s Quick and Dirty Tips For Better Writing. &#183; Common grammar mistakes o Who vs Whom o Lay vs Lie o Effect vs Affect Watch this 2 minute video for some tips from the one and only... Nina 132 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1155000 http://blip.tv/file/1148873 Videoblogging ninasimonds spicesoflife grammargirl Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:12:55 +0000 ninasimonds, spicesoflife, grammargirl http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-GrammarGirlsBESTGrammarTips452.jpg ninasimonds, spicesoflife, grammargirl <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXxsAcAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXxsAcAg" style="display:none"></embed> Grammar Girl's BEST Grammar Tips http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ 17182D38-5DBB-11DD-A120-B9B98CF54F26 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/discover-fabulous-ros-233-s-pt-2-1132663 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1132663 1126522 file no 0.0 2008-07-29T22:10:01Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 223 gekXxZFbAg http://blip.tv/play/gekXxZFbAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1132663&skin=rss Spicesoflife-DiscoverFABULOUSRossPt2369.jpg We are entering that wonderful part of summer in New England when farmstands, home gardens, and farmer&apos;s markets are overflowing with ripevegetables and fruits! If I had to choose the ultimate wine to accompany allthese great homegrown flavors, it would have to be a Rose. How about a salad of heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and buffalomozzarella....Or some corn that was just picked the same day....Orsummer squash and zucchini on the grill? And let&apos;s not forget the berryfamilies and fuzzy peaches, possibly as a side dish to a Sunday brunch? Now rose wines are originating from every wine-growingregion in the world, and they are being made with a wide variety of redgrapes. A few years back you would have never encountered a Chilean SyrahRose or a South African Cabernet Sauvignon Rose. So, celebrate the bounty of our local farmers along with a cheery selectionof refreshing rose wines. Cheers, Howie Rubin, Bauer Wines, Boston, Mass http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-DiscoverFABULOUSRossPt2369-787.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure We are entering that wonderful part of summer in New England when farmstands, home gardens, and farmer&apos;s markets are overflowing with ripevegetables and fruits! If I had to choose the ultimate wine to accompany allthese great homegrown flavors, it would have to be a Rose. How about a salad of heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and buffalomozzarella....Or some corn that was just picked the same day....Orsummer squash and zucchini on the grill? And let&apos;s not forget the berryfamilies and fuzzy peaches, possibly as a side dish to a Sunday brunch? Now rose wines are originating from every wine-growingregion in the world, and they are being made with a wide variety of redgrapes. A few years back you would have never encountered a Chilean SyrahRose or a South African Cabernet Sauvignon Rose. So, celebrate the bounty of our local farmers along with a cheery selectionof refreshing rose wines. Cheers, Howie Rubin, Bauer Wines, Boston, Mass 223 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1132663 http://blip.tv/file/1126522 Food & Drink Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:10:01 +0000 http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-DiscoverFABULOUSRossPt2369.jpg <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXxZFbAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXxZFbAg" style="display:none"></embed> Discover FABULOUS Rosés (Pt.2) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ 66708A96-52AE-11DD-9F90-D03690AEBC36 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/made-in-china-1088087 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1088087 1081930 file no 0.0 2008-07-15T20:41:28Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 208 gekXwrU7Ag http://blip.tv/play/gekXwrU7Ag http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1088087&skin=rss Spicesoflife-MadeInChina624.jpg I first discovered &#8220;Made in China, the stunning Chinese restaurant at the Grand Hyatt in Beijin,g when it first opened in 2004. It&#8217;s STILL one of the BEST restaurants in China.. It&#8217;s four open kitchen areas captivate diners!! You can watch your Peking Duck bake to a lustrous golden brown in a massive, brick wood-burning oven. At a neighboring station, foods are tossed in woks over roaring fires and nearby a group of white-jacketed chefs roll out paper-thin dumpling skins and cook freshly made noodles. Surrounding walls are lined top-to-bottom with shelves full of wooden moon cake molds, tea pots, woks, clay pots, and an eclectic assortment of kitchen objects all &#8220;made in China&#8221;, underlining the restaurant&#8217;s theme. It is one of the MOST STUNNING restaurants anywhere!! It&#8217;s also pretty neat in a country where customers are usually barred from seeing ANY Chinese restaurant kitchen. The ingenious d&#233;cor is the creation of Super Potato, an innovative design firm that has established an international reputation. The menu stresses classic Chinese dishes with an emphasis on northern regional cooking. Peking Duck skin is memorably crisp; pot stickers have a dramatic crusty top hat; and dumplings are generously stuffed with beef and leeks. A &#8220;must have&#8221; dish is the &#8220;tonghao&#8221; vegetables (edible chrysanthemum greens) which are tossed with chopped garlic and clear rice vinegar. The details are: Beijing Grand Hyatt, 1 East Chang An Avenue, (86 10 8518 1234) Another Insider Beijing Dining TipFor carnivores, who long to nosh on mouth-watering kebabs of tender lamb and rustic breads, seek out the Xinjiang Provincial Restaurant located at Beijing&#8217;s Xinjiang Municipal offices. On your way out, you can pick up some of the famous Hami melons, grapes and other seasonal fruits at bargain prices. They are all flown in daily from Urumqi, Xinjiang&#8217;s capital city, along with sides of fresh lamb. Xinjiang Fanzhuang, #7 Sanlihe, Haidian district 86- 10 8836 5363, 6835 1820. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-MadeInChina624-978.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure I first discovered &#8220;Made in China, the stunning Chinese restaurant at the Grand Hyatt in Beijin,g when it first opened in 2004. It&#8217;s STILL one of the BEST restaurants in China.. It&#8217;s four open kitchen areas captivate diners!! You can watch your Peking Duck bake to a lustrous golden brown in a massive, brick wood-burning oven. At a neighboring station, foods are tossed in woks over roaring fires and nearby a group of white-jacketed chefs roll out paper-thin dumpling skins and cook freshly made noodles. Surrounding walls are lined top-to-bottom with shelves full of wooden moon cake molds, tea pots, woks, clay pots, and an eclectic assortment of kitchen objects all &#8220;made in China&#8221;, underlining the restaurant&#8217;s theme. It is one of the MOST STUNNING restaurants anywhere!! It&#8217;s also pretty neat in a country where customers are usually barred from seeing ANY Chinese restaurant kitchen. The ingenious d&#233;cor is the creation of Super Potato, an innovative design firm that has established an international reputation. The menu stresses classic Chinese dishes with an emphasis on northern regional cooking. Peking Duck skin is memorably crisp; pot stickers have a dramatic crusty top hat; and dumplings are generously stuffed with beef and leeks. A &#8220;must have&#8221; dish is the &#8220;tonghao&#8221; vegetables (edible chrysanthemum greens) which are tossed with chopped garlic and clear rice vinegar. The details are: Beijing Grand Hyatt, 1 East Chang An Avenue, (86 10 8518 1234) Another Insider Beijing Dining TipFor carnivores, who long to nosh on mouth-watering kebabs of tender lamb and rustic breads, seek out the Xinjiang Provincial Restaurant located at Beijing&#8217;s Xinjiang Municipal offices. On your way out, you can pick up some of the famous Hami melons, grapes and other seasonal fruits at bargain prices. They are all flown in daily from Urumqi, Xinjiang&#8217;s capital city, along with sides of fresh lamb. Xinjiang Fanzhuang, #7 Sanlihe, Haidian district 86- 10 8836 5363, 6835 1820. 208 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1088087 http://blip.tv/file/1081930 Food & Drink ninasimonds spicesoflife Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:41:28 +0000 ninasimonds, spicesoflife http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-MadeInChina624.jpg ninasimonds, spicesoflife <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXwrU7Ag.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXwrU7Ag" style="display:none"></embed> Made in China http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ B550E056-4D0A-11DD-B8D1-B17E6FBCDE82 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/discover-fabulous-ros-233-s-1067545 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1067545 1061363 file no 0.0 2008-07-08T16:27:07Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 353 gekXwZR9Ag http://blip.tv/play/gekXwZR9Ag http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1067545&skin=rss Spicesoflife-DiscoverFABULOUSRoss340.jpg It was so much fun to taste great ros&#233;s wines and learn about them from Wine Authority Howie Rubin, of Bauer Wines. Howie is a familiar face and voice to Bostonians: He has been writing and lecturing about wine for years on WFNX, WBCN, local TV stations, as well as at clubs and gatherings. Howie will be dispensing wine information regularly on Spices of Life. We welcome your comments and questions!. Here&#8217;s Howie&#8217;s knowledgeable take on roses&#8230;. Enjoy!Nina Howie&#8217;s Rap on Ros&#233;sI&apos;m not ashamed to admit that I&apos;ve always enjoyed the subtle qualities of a good ros&#233; wine, dating back to since the late 1970&apos;s, when we were pouring ros&#233; by the glass at the London Wine Bar in San Francisco. It is with mixed feelings that I witness this prolific rise in ros&#233;&apos;s popularity over the last five years. On one hand, I&apos;m glad that there is now a new wave of ros&#233; -wine lovers, but on the other hand, fashionable trends like this (goodbye Merlot, hello Pinot Noir) often leads to overproduction and the watering down of a particular style of wine. But in the meantime, let&#8217;s ride the ros&#233; wave, as sales of the pink are up about 53% in the United States, and a statistic that I find mind-boggling though, is that ros&#233; sales have surpassed white wine sales in France. That&#8217;s a statistic I find mind-boggling. Now, there&apos;s an awful lot of great white French wine to be had, so this means ros&#233; must be here to stay. We are now seeing ros&#233;&apos;s from every red-wine growing region in the world, ranging from South African Pinotage Ros&#233;, to Spanish Garnacha Ros&#233;, to Sardinian Cannanau Ros&#233;, to Oregon Pinot Noir Ros&#233;. The list is both endless and exciting at the same time, and now is the time of year to be enjoying a nice chilled glass of the pink stuff! Some people avoid ros&#233; because they still associate it with the sticky sweet Mateus Ros&#233; or the white zinfandels of the 80&apos;s. &#8230;.but that&apos;s as antiquated a notion as equating Chianti with a fizzy red wine in a wicker bottle. Ros&#233; producers could do themselves a service by denoting the level of sweetness on either their front or back labels. The joy of a good ros&#233; is its ability to go with everything on the table or go with nothing at all. There is no better aperitif than a nice chilled glass of ros&#233; at the end of a hot summer day. Its refreshing qualities pair well with Summer salads, fresh fruit, or just about anything coming out of the ground during the summer. Don&apos;t even get me started on the ros&#233; and heirloom tomato marriage! So, if you&apos;re heading to the beach or out on a picnic, be sure to pack something colorful and easy to drink: Ros&#233;. Prices do vary depending on the region and producer, and if you fell like shelling out a few bucks on a stellar ros&#233;, you will be greatly rewarded. Cheers, Howie Rubin, Bauer Wines http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-DiscoverFABULOUSRoss340-526.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure It was so much fun to taste great ros&#233;s wines and learn about them from Wine Authority Howie Rubin, of Bauer Wines. Howie is a familiar face and voice to Bostonians: He has been writing and lecturing about wine for years on WFNX, WBCN, local TV stations, as well as at clubs and gatherings. Howie will be dispensing wine information regularly on Spices of Life. We welcome your comments and questions!. Here&#8217;s Howie&#8217;s knowledgeable take on roses&#8230;. Enjoy!Nina Howie&#8217;s Rap on Ros&#233;sI&apos;m not ashamed to admit that I&apos;ve always enjoyed the subtle qualities of a good ros&#233; wine, dating back to since the late 1970&apos;s, when we were pouring ros&#233; by the glass at the London Wine Bar in San Francisco. It is with mixed feelings that I witness this prolific rise in ros&#233;&apos;s popularity over the last five years. On one hand, I&apos;m glad that there is now a new wave of ros&#233; -wine lovers, but on the other hand, fashionable trends like this (goodbye Merlot, hello Pinot Noir) often leads to overproduction and the watering down of a particular style of wine. But in the meantime, let&#8217;s ride the ros&#233; wave, as sales of the pink are up about 53% in the United States, and a statistic that I find mind-boggling though, is that ros&#233; sales have surpassed white wine sales in France. That&#8217;s a statistic I find mind-boggling. Now, there&apos;s an awful lot of great white French wine to be had, so this means ros&#233; must be here to stay. We are now seeing ros&#233;&apos;s from every red-wine growing region in the world, ranging from South African Pinotage Ros&#233;, to Spanish Garnacha Ros&#233;, to Sardinian Cannanau Ros&#233;, to Oregon Pinot Noir Ros&#233;. The list is both endless and exciting at the same time, and now is the time of year to be enjoying a nice chilled glass of the pink stuff! Some people avoid ros&#233; because they still associate it with the sticky sweet Mateus Ros&#233; or the white zinfandels of the 80&apos;s. &#8230;.but that&apos;s as antiquated a notion as equating Chianti with a fizzy red wine in a wicker bottle. Ros&#233; producers could do themselves a service by denoting the level of sweetness on either their front or back labels. The joy of a good ros&#233; is its ability to go with everything on the table or go with nothing at all. There is no better aperitif than a nice chilled glass of ros&#233; at the end of a hot summer day. Its refreshing qualities pair well with Summer salads, fresh fruit, or just about anything coming out of the ground during the summer. Don&apos;t even get me started on the ros&#233; and heirloom tomato marriage! So, if you&apos;re heading to the beach or out on a picnic, be sure to pack something colorful and easy to drink: Ros&#233;. Prices do vary depending on the region and producer, and if you fell like shelling out a few bucks on a stellar ros&#233;, you will be greatly rewarded. Cheers, Howie Rubin, Bauer Wines 353 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1067545 http://blip.tv/file/1061363 Food & Drink rose wine ninasimonds spicesoflife Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:27:07 +0000 rose, wine, ninasimonds, spicesoflife http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-DiscoverFABULOUSRoss340.jpg rose, wine, ninasimonds, spicesoflife <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXwZR9Ag.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXwZR9Ag" style="display:none"></embed> Discover FABULOUS Rosés http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ 525BF02A-4239-11DD-B34B-BE777BA85121 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/suzhou-canal-1027217 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1027217 1020897 file no 0.0 2008-06-24T22:03:05Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 121 gekXvtl1Ag http://blip.tv/play/gekXvtl1Ag http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1027217&skin=rss Spicesoflife-SuzhouCanal258.jpg With its lush gardens and quaint canals, Suzhou has always been considereda Must-see?city in China. Despite the building boom all over China, Suzhouretains its old-world charm. The gardens may be packed with tourists, butmany still have tranquil corners and they have been beautifully restored.The newly-rebuilt Suzhou Museum, designed by I.M Peihttp://www.szmuseum.com/szbwgen/html/xw/2006/0930/157.html is also atreasure. Make sure you visit the lovely gift shop which is managed byRoberta and Gee Pei, niece and nephew of I.M. Pei, the renowned architect. The highlight of our trip (besides the canal ride) was our stay at thebeautiful Ping Jiang Hotel. www.the-silk-road.com/hotel/pingjianghotel/index.html Insist on talking to themanager, who can help organize your entire visit! Don and I were given aroom with a magnificent Chinese bed and our friend, Mary, had a spaciousroom overlooking an enchanting courtyard. Friends introduced us to Robertaand Gee Pei and they were kind enough to take use to their favoriterestaurant ?(and also a favorite of their uncle&apos;s, I.M.) Wu Men Ren Jia.It&apos;s located within walking distance of the Museum, Lion Rock Garden andthe Garden of the Humble Administrator. The cuisine is &quot;pure&quot; Suzhou andit is in a sprawling, old -style Suzhou courtyard house. Our favorite dishwas the stir-fried river shrimp- so fresh and simple.Suzhou is a lovely reprieve from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai, and youcan do it all in 2 days!! More from China coming up! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SuzhouCanal258-950.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure With its lush gardens and quaint canals, Suzhou has always been considereda Must-see?city in China. Despite the building boom all over China, Suzhouretains its old-world charm. The gardens may be packed with tourists, butmany still have tranquil corners and they have been beautifully restored.The newly-rebuilt Suzhou Museum, designed by I.M Peihttp://www.szmuseum.com/szbwgen/html/xw/2006/0930/157.html is also atreasure. Make sure you visit the lovely gift shop which is managed byRoberta and Gee Pei, niece and nephew of I.M. Pei, the renowned architect. The highlight of our trip (besides the canal ride) was our stay at thebeautiful Ping Jiang Hotel. www.the-silk-road.com/hotel/pingjianghotel/index.html Insist on talking to themanager, who can help organize your entire visit! Don and I were given aroom with a magnificent Chinese bed and our friend, Mary, had a spaciousroom overlooking an enchanting courtyard. Friends introduced us to Robertaand Gee Pei and they were kind enough to take use to their favoriterestaurant ?(and also a favorite of their uncle&apos;s, I.M.) Wu Men Ren Jia.It&apos;s located within walking distance of the Museum, Lion Rock Garden andthe Garden of the Humble Administrator. The cuisine is &quot;pure&quot; Suzhou andit is in a sprawling, old -style Suzhou courtyard house. Our favorite dishwas the stir-fried river shrimp- so fresh and simple.Suzhou is a lovely reprieve from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai, and youcan do it all in 2 days!! More from China coming up! Nina 121 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1027217 http://blip.tv/file/1020897 Food & Drink china boat canal Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:03:05 +0000 china, boat, canal http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-SuzhouCanal258.jpg china, boat, canal <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXvtl1Ag.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXvtl1Ag" style="display:none"></embed> Suzhou Canal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ B13B6A8A-3CAD-11DD-B9A8-AA59D067DA21 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/quick-bites-sweet-and-sour-pickle-1007081 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 1007081 1000748 file no 0.0 2008-06-17T20:40:59Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 144 gekXvbxNAg http://blip.tv/play/gekXvbxNAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post1007081&skin=rss Spicesoflife-QuickBitesSweetAndSourPickle564.jpg When I went to Asia, my Cantonese chef/teachers introduced me to whole, new style of pickle-making and it&#8217;s so easy!! Any home cook can do it. As you can see from this Quick Bite, you simply mix equal parts vinegar and sugar with a little bit of smashed ginger. You add the vegetable(s) and let them marinate a few hours and you have a tasty, crisp pickle. I like to heat up the mixture to dissolve the sugar and speed up the process a little, but this step can be omitted.My Dad, who became an AVID cook a number of years ago, REALLY loves to make this pickle with cucumber slices. He makes it all the time. He&#8217;s 88 and is still cooking away so I tell people, if he can do it, anyone can!! Stay tuned for these upcoming videos: --My visit to Suzhou, the lovely city near Shanghai which is known as the Venice of China--My favorite restaurant in China and some of its specialties (Hint: It&#8217;s in Beijing!) --More Vegetable Quick Bites --A personal tour of my FAVORITE DIM SUM Restaurant in London Great Tips on BARGAIN Summer Wines with Howie Rubin, from Bauer Wines Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-QuickBitesSweetAndSourPickle564-143.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure When I went to Asia, my Cantonese chef/teachers introduced me to whole, new style of pickle-making and it&#8217;s so easy!! Any home cook can do it. As you can see from this Quick Bite, you simply mix equal parts vinegar and sugar with a little bit of smashed ginger. You add the vegetable(s) and let them marinate a few hours and you have a tasty, crisp pickle. I like to heat up the mixture to dissolve the sugar and speed up the process a little, but this step can be omitted.My Dad, who became an AVID cook a number of years ago, REALLY loves to make this pickle with cucumber slices. He makes it all the time. He&#8217;s 88 and is still cooking away so I tell people, if he can do it, anyone can!! Stay tuned for these upcoming videos: --My visit to Suzhou, the lovely city near Shanghai which is known as the Venice of China--My favorite restaurant in China and some of its specialties (Hint: It&#8217;s in Beijing!) --More Vegetable Quick Bites --A personal tour of my FAVORITE DIM SUM Restaurant in London Great Tips on BARGAIN Summer Wines with Howie Rubin, from Bauer Wines Nina 144 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 1007081 http://blip.tv/file/1000748 Food & Drink Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:40:59 +0000 http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-QuickBitesSweetAndSourPickle564.jpg <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXvbxNAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXvbxNAg" style="display:none"></embed> Quick Bites: Sweet and Sour Pickle http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ 29D99954-31D1-11DD-8F94-BAB096D5A325 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/shanghai-golden-pancake-967367 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 967367 960913 file no 0.0 2008-06-04T00:57:11Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 200 gekXu4YrAg http://blip.tv/play/gekXu4YrAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post967367&skin=rss Spicesoflife-ShanghaiGoldenPancake327.jpg Visiting China is ALWAYS EXCITING to me BUT NEVER more than now &#8211;just before the Olympics (which has heightened the buzz). This trip, even after 37 years of travel and NUMEROUS visits, was AMAZING!! Here&#8217;s the first in a series of videos that I taped while in China. In Shanghai, we stayed at the brand new Hyatt on the Bund, a hotel that is located in the HEART of the ACTION shanghai.bund.hyatt.com. In the second floor Aroma restaurant, Mary Risley, owner of Tante Marie cooking school www.tantemarie.com , who is a dear friend and was with me on the trip, discovered a wonderful breakfast specialty that I had never tasted. It&#8217;s called a SHANGHAI GOLDEN PANCAKE and it&#8217;s so easy and delicious that I wanted to introduce people to it. Dieter Lengauer, the Executive chef, who you&#8217;ll meet in the video, had the clever idea to go out and explore some of the street foods of Shanghai so that they could create them back at the hotel. They saw these pancakes and hired one of the ladies (They call them &#8220;ai&#8221; in Chinese or Aunty.) Her name is Mary and she was lovely!! (Also a great cook!) Mary was also captivated by the dish and she made a special point of asking the chef (who shared her name) to teach her how to make it. Then, as soon as she got home, she tested the recipe, so thanks to Mary for her hard work. In the traditional dish, the Chinese use a fried cruller, but Mary tried substituting foccacia and really liked the result. Try it!! It&#8217;s REALLY GOOD!!! Enjoy!! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-ShanghaiGoldenPancake327-64.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure Visiting China is ALWAYS EXCITING to me BUT NEVER more than now &#8211;just before the Olympics (which has heightened the buzz). This trip, even after 37 years of travel and NUMEROUS visits, was AMAZING!! Here&#8217;s the first in a series of videos that I taped while in China. In Shanghai, we stayed at the brand new Hyatt on the Bund, a hotel that is located in the HEART of the ACTION shanghai.bund.hyatt.com. In the second floor Aroma restaurant, Mary Risley, owner of Tante Marie cooking school www.tantemarie.com , who is a dear friend and was with me on the trip, discovered a wonderful breakfast specialty that I had never tasted. It&#8217;s called a SHANGHAI GOLDEN PANCAKE and it&#8217;s so easy and delicious that I wanted to introduce people to it. Dieter Lengauer, the Executive chef, who you&#8217;ll meet in the video, had the clever idea to go out and explore some of the street foods of Shanghai so that they could create them back at the hotel. They saw these pancakes and hired one of the ladies (They call them &#8220;ai&#8221; in Chinese or Aunty.) Her name is Mary and she was lovely!! (Also a great cook!) Mary was also captivated by the dish and she made a special point of asking the chef (who shared her name) to teach her how to make it. Then, as soon as she got home, she tested the recipe, so thanks to Mary for her hard work. In the traditional dish, the Chinese use a fried cruller, but Mary tried substituting foccacia and really liked the result. Try it!! It&#8217;s REALLY GOOD!!! Enjoy!! Nina 200 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 967367 http://blip.tv/file/960913 Food & Drink pancake crepe shanghai china restaurant dieter lengauer Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:57:11 +0000 pancake, crepe, shanghai, china, restaurant, dieter, lengauer http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-ShanghaiGoldenPancake327.jpg pancake, crepe, shanghai, china, restaurant, dieter, lengauer <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXu4YrAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXu4YrAg" style="display:none"></embed> Shanghai Golden Pancake http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ C109820E-2D43-11DD-BAE2-BF41DF407FE1 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/quick-bites-roasted-lemon-asparagus-951278 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 951278 944845 file no 0.0 2008-05-29T05:54:51Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 109 gekXuohSAg http://blip.tv/play/gekXuohSAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post951278&skin=rss Spicesoflife-QuickBitesRoastedLemonAsparagus362-858.jpg TBD http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-QuickBitesRoastedLemonAsparagus362-858-81.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure TBD 109 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 951278 http://blip.tv/file/944845 Health Thu, 29 May 2008 05:54:51 +0000 http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-QuickBitesRoastedLemonAsparagus362-858.jpg <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXuohSAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXuohSAg" style="display:none"></embed> Quick Bites: Roasted Lemon Asparagus http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ 83DCE874-2D1D-11DD-90E8-CB260D1A4095 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/quick-bites-stir-fried-broccolini-950760 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 950760 944328 file no 0.0 2008-05-29T01:21:08Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 194 gekXuoRMAg http://blip.tv/play/gekXuoRMAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post950760&skin=rss Spicesoflife-QuickBitesStirFriedBroccolini426.jpg What does SUNNY London, a Chinese artist/ designer, and the world-famous Chelsea Garden Show have to do with this week&#8217;s EASY vegetable recipe?? Let me explain&#8230;As you may remember, I was JUST in China 2 1/2 weeks ago (YIKES!!) traveling and researching several articles, BUT I missed meeting Shao Fan, an internationally recognized designer who had gone to London to build the FIRST-EVER Chinese garden for the show. (I am writing about him for an article in the NY Times.) SO I followed him to London for an interview and it was there, in the garden (video to come later) that I was inspired to do a simple Stir-Fried Broccolini for this week&#8217;s &#8220;Quick Bite&#8221; to launch our upcoming video&#8217;s on my trip to China. Next week, we offer a NEAT video and an introduction to a &#8220;Shanghai Golden Pancake&#8221;, a WONDERFUL, new snack that I had never tasted before!!! Just wait until you see it! In the meantime, enjoy this stir-fry, one of my &#8220;staple&#8221; recipes that I make for my family and serve with grilled or pan-fried seafood or meat with some steamed rice, couscous, quinoa, etc. I like to use different vegetables (same recipe) depending on the season and then add leftovers to soups, stews, or reheat quickly in my microwave for 1.5 minutes. Enjoy!! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-QuickBitesStirFriedBroccolini426-222.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure What does SUNNY London, a Chinese artist/ designer, and the world-famous Chelsea Garden Show have to do with this week&#8217;s EASY vegetable recipe?? Let me explain&#8230;As you may remember, I was JUST in China 2 1/2 weeks ago (YIKES!!) traveling and researching several articles, BUT I missed meeting Shao Fan, an internationally recognized designer who had gone to London to build the FIRST-EVER Chinese garden for the show. (I am writing about him for an article in the NY Times.) SO I followed him to London for an interview and it was there, in the garden (video to come later) that I was inspired to do a simple Stir-Fried Broccolini for this week&#8217;s &#8220;Quick Bite&#8221; to launch our upcoming video&#8217;s on my trip to China. Next week, we offer a NEAT video and an introduction to a &#8220;Shanghai Golden Pancake&#8221;, a WONDERFUL, new snack that I had never tasted before!!! Just wait until you see it! In the meantime, enjoy this stir-fry, one of my &#8220;staple&#8221; recipes that I make for my family and serve with grilled or pan-fried seafood or meat with some steamed rice, couscous, quinoa, etc. I like to use different vegetables (same recipe) depending on the season and then add leftovers to soups, stews, or reheat quickly in my microwave for 1.5 minutes. Enjoy!! Nina 194 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 950760 http://blip.tv/file/944328 Food & Drink ninasimonds spicesoflife broccoli broccolini quickbite wok Thu, 29 May 2008 01:21:08 +0000 ninasimonds, spicesoflife, broccoli, broccolini, quickbite, wok http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-QuickBitesStirFriedBroccolini426.jpg ninasimonds, spicesoflife, broccoli, broccolini, quickbite, wok <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXuoRMAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXuoRMAg" style="display:none"></embed> Quick Bites: Stir-Fried Broccolini http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ 930B1CEA-2C72-11DD-9DB6-9D5D027A5A03 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/quick-bites-stir-fried-broccolini-948000 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 948000 941563 file no 0.0 2008-05-28T04:57:29Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 194 gekXue8EAg http://blip.tv/play/gekXue8EAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post948000&skin=rss Spicesoflife-QuickBitesStirFriedBroccolini916.jpg What does SUNNY London, a Chinese artist/ designer, and the world-famous Chelsea Garden Show have to do with this week&#8217;s EASY vegetable recipe?? Let me explain&#8230;As you may remember, I was JUST in China 2 &#8719; weeks ago (YIKES!!) traveling and researching several articles, BUT I missed meeting Shao Fan, an internationally recognized designer who had gone to London to build the FIRST-EVER Chinese garden for the show. (I am writing about him for an article in the NY Times.) SO I followed him to London for an interview and it was there, in the garden (video to come later) that I was inspired to do a simple Stir-Fried Broccolini for this week&#8217;s &#8220;Quick Bite&#8221; to launch our upcoming video&#8217;s on my trip to China. Next week, we offer a NEAT video and an introduction to a &#8220;Shanghai Golden Pancake&#8221;, a WONDERFUL, new snack that I had never tasted before!!! Just wait until you see it! In the meantime, enjoy this stir-fry, one of my &#8220;staple&#8221; recipes that I make for my family and serve with grilled or pan-fried seafood or meat with some steamed rice, couscous, quinoa, etc. I like to use different vegetables (same recipe) depending on the season and then add leftovers to soups, stews, or reheat quickly in my microwave for 1.5 minutes. Enjoy!! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-QuickBitesStirFriedBroccolini916-347.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure What does SUNNY London, a Chinese artist/ designer, and the world-famous Chelsea Garden Show have to do with this week&#8217;s EASY vegetable recipe?? Let me explain&#8230;As you may remember, I was JUST in China 2 &#8719; weeks ago (YIKES!!) traveling and researching several articles, BUT I missed meeting Shao Fan, an internationally recognized designer who had gone to London to build the FIRST-EVER Chinese garden for the show. (I am writing about him for an article in the NY Times.) SO I followed him to London for an interview and it was there, in the garden (video to come later) that I was inspired to do a simple Stir-Fried Broccolini for this week&#8217;s &#8220;Quick Bite&#8221; to launch our upcoming video&#8217;s on my trip to China. Next week, we offer a NEAT video and an introduction to a &#8220;Shanghai Golden Pancake&#8221;, a WONDERFUL, new snack that I had never tasted before!!! Just wait until you see it! In the meantime, enjoy this stir-fry, one of my &#8220;staple&#8221; recipes that I make for my family and serve with grilled or pan-fried seafood or meat with some steamed rice, couscous, quinoa, etc. I like to use different vegetables (same recipe) depending on the season and then add leftovers to soups, stews, or reheat quickly in my microwave for 1.5 minutes. Enjoy!! Nina 194 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 948000 http://blip.tv/file/941563 Food & Drink broccoli broccolini ninasimonds spicesoflife wok stir fry Wed, 28 May 2008 04:57:29 +0000 broccoli, broccolini, ninasimonds, spicesoflife, wok, stir, fry http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-QuickBitesStirFriedBroccolini916.jpg broccoli, broccolini, ninasimonds, spicesoflife, wok, stir, fry <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXue8EAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXue8EAg" style="display:none"></embed> Quick Bites: Stir-Fried Broccolini http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ E98B4222-2176-11DD-B429-F035FB242164 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/quick-bites-toasted-sesame-green-beans-911261 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 911261 904817 file no 0.0 2008-05-14T05:30:49Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 109 gekXt9ABAg http://blip.tv/play/gekXt9ABAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post911261&skin=rss Spicesoflife-QuickBiteToastedSesameGreenBeans333.jpg &#8220;Easy Veggie Dishes&#8221; is the theme of our new &#8220;Quick Bite&#8221; series Lets&#8217; face it, we ALL could use more delicious, easy veggie dishes. I just came back from China and walking around the streets to markets and Chinese &#8220;fast food&#8221; stalls, I was inspired to throw what&#8217;s fresh from the market into a HOT wok, with a few seasonings (ALWAYS chopped garlic), salt or soy sauce, maybe some hot chiles and serve it hot and fast. But then you could do something like we show in this video&#8230;. I like to serve these beans warm or at room temperature. They&#8217;re also a nice bed for a layered salad with other vegetables like roasted red peppers, and left-over cooked meat or seafood. I use a simple sesame vinaigrette for a dressing. (The recipe is in a number of my books including &#8220;Spices of Life, &#8220;Spoonful of Ginger&#8221;, and &#8220;Asian Noodles&#8221;. Green beans make me nostalgic because they remind me of the greens beans my Mom used to make on Thanksgiving. She used to pan-fry them with some onions in a pan, using a combination of water and soy sauce. She first covered them with a lid until they were crisp-tender, then uncovered the pan and reduced the juice to a glaze. I still love them- hot or cold. Enjoy! More Quick Bites and highlights from my trip to China- coming up!! Nina BTW, if any of you remember Hailey Hao from previous videos, Hailey is in Sichuan getting married. BTW, Sichuan province is where they had the BIG earthquake in China, but I am THRILLED to say, she is okay and not affected- even though her parents live about 5 hours away. http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-QuickBiteToastedSesameGreenBeans333-499.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure &#8220;Easy Veggie Dishes&#8221; is the theme of our new &#8220;Quick Bite&#8221; series Lets&#8217; face it, we ALL could use more delicious, easy veggie dishes. I just came back from China and walking around the streets to markets and Chinese &#8220;fast food&#8221; stalls, I was inspired to throw what&#8217;s fresh from the market into a HOT wok, with a few seasonings (ALWAYS chopped garlic), salt or soy sauce, maybe some hot chiles and serve it hot and fast. But then you could do something like we show in this video&#8230;. I like to serve these beans warm or at room temperature. They&#8217;re also a nice bed for a layered salad with other vegetables like roasted red peppers, and left-over cooked meat or seafood. I use a simple sesame vinaigrette for a dressing. (The recipe is in a number of my books including &#8220;Spices of Life, &#8220;Spoonful of Ginger&#8221;, and &#8220;Asian Noodles&#8221;. Green beans make me nostalgic because they remind me of the greens beans my Mom used to make on Thanksgiving. She used to pan-fry them with some onions in a pan, using a combination of water and soy sauce. She first covered them with a lid until they were crisp-tender, then uncovered the pan and reduced the juice to a glaze. I still love them- hot or cold. Enjoy! More Quick Bites and highlights from my trip to China- coming up!! Nina BTW, if any of you remember Hailey Hao from previous videos, Hailey is in Sichuan getting married. BTW, Sichuan province is where they had the BIG earthquake in China, but I am THRILLED to say, she is okay and not affected- even though her parents live about 5 hours away. 109 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 911261 http://blip.tv/file/904817 Food & Drink ninasimonds spicesoflife green beans quick meal Wed, 14 May 2008 05:30:49 +0000 ninasimonds, spicesoflife, green, beans, quick, meal http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-QuickBiteToastedSesameGreenBeans333.jpg ninasimonds, spicesoflife, green, beans, quick, meal <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXt9ABAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXt9ABAg" style="display:none"></embed> Quick Bites: Toasted Sesame Green Beans http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ 73756AA0-05AA-11DD-958E-E901E5FC4315 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/good-chinese-food-revealed-817476 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 817476 811118 file no 0.0 2008-04-08T20:29:13Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 276 gekXsfMoAg http://blip.tv/play/gekXsfMoAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post817476&skin=rss Spicesoflife-GOODChineseFoodRevealed135.jpg Before Jennifer 8. Lee wrote her intriguing new book, &#8220;The Fortune Cookie Chronicles&#8221;, everyone thought that Chinese fortune cookies were invented by an Italian in San Francisco. Not so! And you will have to read her book to discover their TRUE origin. Jennifer, as I discovered over lunch at one of my favorite new restaurants in Boston (Watch the video to see where I EAT MY DUMPLINGS ) is funny and smart. PLUS like me, she is obsessed with finding GREAT Chinese food. Okay they may not be AUTHENTIC Chinese, but they can be fun- especially if you add &#8220;in bed&#8221; at the end of your fortune. May you live a long, healthy, and happy life!! (in bed and out) Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-GOODChineseFoodRevealed311-334-507.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure Before Jennifer 8. Lee wrote her intriguing new book, &#8220;The Fortune Cookie Chronicles&#8221;, everyone thought that Chinese fortune cookies were invented by an Italian in San Francisco. Not so! And you will have to read her book to discover their TRUE origin. Jennifer, as I discovered over lunch at one of my favorite new restaurants in Boston (Watch the video to see where I EAT MY DUMPLINGS ) is funny and smart. PLUS like me, she is obsessed with finding GREAT Chinese food. Okay they may not be AUTHENTIC Chinese, but they can be fun- especially if you add &#8220;in bed&#8221; at the end of your fortune. May you live a long, healthy, and happy life!! (in bed and out) Nina 276 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 817476 http://blip.tv/file/811118 Food & Drink ninasimonds spicesoflife thefortunecookiechronicles jennifer8lee colbertreport chinesefood Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:29:13 +0000 ninasimonds, spicesoflife, thefortunecookiechronicles, jennifer8lee, colbertreport, chinesefood http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-GOODChineseFoodRevealed135.jpg ninasimonds, spicesoflife, thefortunecookiechronicles, jennifer8lee, colbertreport, chinesefood <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXsfMoAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXsfMoAg" style="display:none"></embed> GOOD Chinese Food Revealed http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ EA2CEEF6-FF5C-11DC-B8E3-879D68EC0FFB http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/best-of-food-show-pt-ii-794631 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 794631 788324 file no 0.0 2008-03-31T19:59:04Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 234 gekXsMBrAg http://blip.tv/play/gekXsMBrAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post794631&skin=rss Spicesoflife-BestOfFOODShowPart2529.jpg Welcome back to the Fancy Food Show 2008, this time with the most INCREDIBLE cheeses you&apos;ve ever seen or tasted! Paula Lambert is a CHEESE ICON (think Marilyn Monroe of the Mozzarella industry) who, in 1982, after living in Italy, she craved her freshly-made buffalo mozzarella. What did she do? She decided to make her own! And so armed with fierce determination, Southern charm, and a love of Italian cheese, she founded the Mozzarella Company (http://www.mozzco.com/) to bring gourmet cheeses to the American public. The rest, as we say, is history&#8230; From her trademark fresh mozzarella to her goats&apos; milk cheeses, (even a dessert cheese!!), everything I tasted was MEMORABLE!! Watch the video to find out more about this amazing woman and her award-winning creations. Also, check out the recipe section for a few of Paula&apos;s favorite cheese pairings and a quick and delicious recipe for Chicken with Fresh Mozzarella! Bellissimo! Nina http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-BestOfFOODShowPart2529-967.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure Welcome back to the Fancy Food Show 2008, this time with the most INCREDIBLE cheeses you&apos;ve ever seen or tasted! Paula Lambert is a CHEESE ICON (think Marilyn Monroe of the Mozzarella industry) who, in 1982, after living in Italy, she craved her freshly-made buffalo mozzarella. What did she do? She decided to make her own! And so armed with fierce determination, Southern charm, and a love of Italian cheese, she founded the Mozzarella Company (http://www.mozzco.com/) to bring gourmet cheeses to the American public. The rest, as we say, is history&#8230; From her trademark fresh mozzarella to her goats&apos; milk cheeses, (even a dessert cheese!!), everything I tasted was MEMORABLE!! Watch the video to find out more about this amazing woman and her award-winning creations. Also, check out the recipe section for a few of Paula&apos;s favorite cheese pairings and a quick and delicious recipe for Chicken with Fresh Mozzarella! Bellissimo! Nina 234 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 794631 http://blip.tv/file/788324 Food & Drink ninasimonds spicesoflife cheese paulalambert mozzco fancyfoodshow Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:59:04 +0000 ninasimonds, spicesoflife, cheese, paulalambert, mozzco, fancyfoodshow http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-BestOfFOODShowPart2529.jpg ninasimonds, spicesoflife, cheese, paulalambert, mozzco, fancyfoodshow <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXsMBrAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXsMBrAg" style="display:none"></embed> Best of FOOD Show (Pt. II) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ BCDB219A-F8E8-11DC-B7FA-BCEE074C3FDE http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/best-of-food-show-pt-i-773167 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 773167 766922 file no 0.0 2008-03-23T14:52:19Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 219 gekXr5kTAg http://blip.tv/play/gekXr5kTAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post773167&skin=rss Spicesoflife-BestOfFOODShowPtI705.jpg Want to be a &quot;fly on the wall&quot; at this year&apos;s Fancy Food Show, an event that features over FIFTY THOUSAND of the NEWEST, HOTTEST (pardon the expression) GOURMET food?? That&#8217;s what I did with my Nokia N93 Digital camera/telephone in San Diego a few months ago. But rather than put everyone through the TORTURE of visiting MANY food stalls and sampling everything from Indian food to stone-pressed chocolate, I selected my &#8220;BEST OF SHOW&#8221; for this and other upcoming videos. Their new &#8220;flavored salts&#8221; were my number one choice for some of the most innovative &#8220;fancy&#8221; foods I saw there... Meet Mark Zoske and Naomi Novotny, who are obsessed, with salt- and not just with each other (they&apos;re engaged!!) &#8211;and they are creating some of the neatest salts- in addition to importing them from all the world. They&apos;re the founder and vice president of Salt Works (http://www.saltworks.com/), From Vintage Merlot to Green Chile, their high-quality salts are chock-full of delicious flavors and culinary creativity (it took them YEARS to figure out how to infuse salt with the full flavor of Merlot!). Check out the video and all their other amazing flavors!Salt often takes a bad rap for raising blood pressure, but a little salt is absolutely necessary for the body to function. In fact, according to the American Dietetic Association (http://www.eatright.org/), the body needs at least 500mg of salt per day in order for all your muscles (including your heart) to work properly. So I say, if you need salt, it might was well be good salt, right?! http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-BestOfFOODShowPtI705-729.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure Want to be a &quot;fly on the wall&quot; at this year&apos;s Fancy Food Show, an event that features over FIFTY THOUSAND of the NEWEST, HOTTEST (pardon the expression) GOURMET food?? That&#8217;s what I did with my Nokia N93 Digital camera/telephone in San Diego a few months ago. But rather than put everyone through the TORTURE of visiting MANY food stalls and sampling everything from Indian food to stone-pressed chocolate, I selected my &#8220;BEST OF SHOW&#8221; for this and other upcoming videos. Their new &#8220;flavored salts&#8221; were my number one choice for some of the most innovative &#8220;fancy&#8221; foods I saw there... Meet Mark Zoske and Naomi Novotny, who are obsessed, with salt- and not just with each other (they&apos;re engaged!!) &#8211;and they are creating some of the neatest salts- in addition to importing them from all the world. They&apos;re the founder and vice president of Salt Works (http://www.saltworks.com/), From Vintage Merlot to Green Chile, their high-quality salts are chock-full of delicious flavors and culinary creativity (it took them YEARS to figure out how to infuse salt with the full flavor of Merlot!). Check out the video and all their other amazing flavors!Salt often takes a bad rap for raising blood pressure, but a little salt is absolutely necessary for the body to function. In fact, according to the American Dietetic Association (http://www.eatright.org/), the body needs at least 500mg of salt per day in order for all your muscles (including your heart) to work properly. So I say, if you need salt, it might was well be good salt, right?! 219 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 773167 http://blip.tv/file/766922 Health ninasimonds spicesoflife fancyfoodshow salt Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:52:19 +0000 ninasimonds, spicesoflife, fancyfoodshow, salt http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-BestOfFOODShowPtI705.jpg ninasimonds, spicesoflife, fancyfoodshow, salt <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXr5kTAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXr5kTAg" style="display:none"></embed> Best of FOOD Show (Pt.I) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ D32C7320-F557-11DC-984D-A4AA64D4DA0F http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/the-secret-of-the-easter-bunny-761144 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 761144 754925 file no 0.0 2008-03-19T01:57:26Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 195 gekXrrscAg http://blip.tv/play/gekXrrscAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post761144&skin=rss Spicesoflife-TheSecretOfTheEasterBunny949.jpg Want to tour a chocolate factory where you are surrounded by fountains overflowing with dark and milk chocolate?? Then you MUST watch the video of my recent visit to my favorite chocolate company: Harbor Sweets!! I remember the first time I read about Harbor Sweets. It was in a BIG article in &#8220;Gourmet Magazine&#8221;. Little did I know that it was 5 minutes from my house and EVERY TIME, you go into the store for a visit or to pick up an order, they offer you one of their SCRUMPTIOUS chocolates. My FAVORITES are &#8220;Sweet Sloops&#8221; (Stay tuned to see how they are made in an upcoming video.) It was really neat to go on a tour with the President Phyllis LeBlanc, who started working there as a college student 30 years ago and to see my wonderful, old friend Ben Strohecker, who is like Santa Claus to me because as he modestly told me, &#8220;I started my own chocolate company in 1973, I wanted to create the &quot;best piece of candy in the world&quot;, regardless of cost.&#8221; And they are PRETTY good!! Nina Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure Want to tour a chocolate factory where you are surrounded by fountains overflowing with dark and milk chocolate?? Then you MUST watch the video of my recent visit to my favorite chocolate company: Harbor Sweets!! I remember the first time I read about Harbor Sweets. It was in a BIG article in &#8220;Gourmet Magazine&#8221;. Little did I know that it was 5 minutes from my house and EVERY TIME, you go into the store for a visit or to pick up an order, they offer you one of their SCRUMPTIOUS chocolates. My FAVORITES are &#8220;Sweet Sloops&#8221; (Stay tuned to see how they are made in an upcoming video.) It was really neat to go on a tour with the President Phyllis LeBlanc, who started working there as a college student 30 years ago and to see my wonderful, old friend Ben Strohecker, who is like Santa Claus to me because as he modestly told me, &#8220;I started my own chocolate company in 1973, I wanted to create the &quot;best piece of candy in the world&quot;, regardless of cost.&#8221; And they are PRETTY good!! Nina 195 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 761144 http://blip.tv/file/754925 Food & Drink ninasimonds spicesoflife harbor sweets salem chocolate easter bunny rabbit phyllis leblanc ben strohecker Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:57:26 +0000 ninasimonds, spicesoflife, harbor sweets, salem, chocolate, easter, bunny, rabbit, phyllis leblanc, ben strohecker http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-TheSecretOfTheEasterBunny949.jpg ninasimonds, spicesoflife, harbor sweets, salem, chocolate, easter, bunny, rabbit, phyllis leblanc, ben strohecker <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXrrscAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXrrscAg" style="display:none"></embed> The "Secret" of the Easter Bunny http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ FB1907E2-EFCE-11DC-9A75-B9A28E8DCD52 http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/quick-bites-chinese-mushrooms-741857 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 741857 735685 file no 0.0 2008-03-12T00:55:16Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 70 gekXraRFAg http://blip.tv/play/gekXraRFAg http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post741857&skin=rss Spicesoflife-QuickBitesChineseMushrooms839.jpg Have you noticed the AMAZING selection of mushrooms in the produce section of your local supermarket?? Forget the button mushrooms and check out the portobello&#8217;s, cremiini, shiitake and &#8220;dance for joy&#8221; maitakes. And they are especially memorable seasoned with garlic and a little soy and added to stir-fries, soups, stews, and to season noodles or rice. But the other remarkable thing about certain types of Chinese mushrooms is their proven health-giving benefits So Watch the Video and see the additional benefits mushrooms bring to the table. BTW, don&#8217;t worry about slurping your noodles&#8230;. Japanese chefs consider it a sign of appreciation that you are enjoying the dish!! http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-QuickBitesChineseMushrooms839-827.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure Have you noticed the AMAZING selection of mushrooms in the produce section of your local supermarket?? Forget the button mushrooms and check out the portobello&#8217;s, cremiini, shiitake and &#8220;dance for joy&#8221; maitakes. And they are especially memorable seasoned with garlic and a little soy and added to stir-fries, soups, stews, and to season noodles or rice. But the other remarkable thing about certain types of Chinese mushrooms is their proven health-giving benefits So Watch the Video and see the additional benefits mushrooms bring to the table. BTW, don&#8217;t worry about slurping your noodles&#8230;. Japanese chefs consider it a sign of appreciation that you are enjoying the dish!! 70 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 741857 http://blip.tv/file/735685 Health ninasimonds spicesoflife chinesemushrooms Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:55:16 +0000 ninasimonds, spicesoflife, chinesemushrooms http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-QuickBitesChineseMushrooms839.jpg ninasimonds, spicesoflife, chinesemushrooms <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXraRFAg.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXraRFAg" style="display:none"></embed> Quick Bites: Chinese mushrooms http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ 04599FE6-EA4E-11DC-B4D0-A6211E3EB13A http://blip.tv/spices-of-life/quick-bites-chinese-cabbages-723609 spicesoflife 42006 spicesoflife spices-of-life Spices Of Life http://blip.tv/spices-of-life http://a.images.blip.tv/user_photo_spicesoflife399.jpg notfound-poster-1.png 723609 717513 file no 0.0 2008-03-05T00:49:31Z English Food/Drink 0 1 1 8 Food & Drink Food & Drink 1 125 gekXrJV9Ag http://blip.tv/play/gekXrJV9Ag http://blip.tv/comments/?attached_to=post723609&skin=rss Spicesoflife-QuickBitesChineseCabbages407.jpg We know it&#8217;s IMPORTANT to &#8220;eat your broccoli&#8221;, but do you know why??? And do you want to explore the world of Chinese cabbages? (as well as the rest of the family of cruciferous vegetables&#8230;&#8230;) Well, it&#8217;s all here and MORE in this Qick-Bite. To top it off, if you go to the recipe section, you will find my recipe for Lion&#8217;s Head, one of my FAVORITE dishes in the whole world, especially when there&#8217;s a chill in the air and you need something soothing and sumptuous to warm you up. And it&#8217;s even better reheated!! http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-QuickBitesChineseCabbages407-7.jpg Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 food&leisure We know it&#8217;s IMPORTANT to &#8220;eat your broccoli&#8221;, but do you know why??? And do you want to explore the world of Chinese cabbages? (as well as the rest of the family of cruciferous vegetables&#8230;&#8230;) Well, it&#8217;s all here and MORE in this Qick-Bite. To top it off, if you go to the recipe section, you will find my recipe for Lion&#8217;s Head, one of my FAVORITE dishes in the whole world, especially when there&#8217;s a chill in the air and you need something soothing and sumptuous to warm you up. And it&#8217;s even better reheated!! 125 YahooPartnerVideoID Blip post id 723609 http://blip.tv/file/717513 Health ninasimonds spicesoflife cabbages Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:49:31 +0000 ninasimonds, spicesoflife, cabbages http://a.images.blip.tv/Spicesoflife-QuickBitesChineseCabbages407.jpg ninasimonds, spicesoflife, cabbages <iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/gekXrJV9Ag.x?p=1" width="720" height="433" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#gekXrJV9Ag" style="display:none"></embed> Quick Bites: Chinese cabbages http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/