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5 Healthy Food Options That You Should Begin Your Day With

New Delhi: Starting your day on a positive note can set the tone for the remainder of the day and aid in the formation of healthy habits. Eating a nutritious breakfast, exercising, and making time for self-care can all help boost energy, attention, and mood. It can also help to manage appetite and prevent overeating later in the day. It can also help to promote long-term physical and mental wellness. Some healthy food options to start your day include: Oatmeal with berries and nuts Greek yogurt with fruit and honey Whole grain toast with avocado and eggs… Read More

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Taher Shabbir: I enjoy cooking malpuas during Ramzan

It’s the holy month of Ramzan and the bylanes of Bhendi Bazaar shine bright late into the night as Mumbaikars from all over the city drop by to savor the array of iftar delicacies on offer. Celebrities gorging on their favorite foods here is a common sight. But what isn’t that common is to find an actor on the other side, cooking up a storm for his guests! TV and film actors Taher Shabbirwho has been part of TV shows like Nisha Aur Uske Cousins, Bepannah and films like Naam Shabana, Manikarnika and Fan, is happily cooking malpuas in a… Read More

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MasterChef cooks cause food poisoning in Spain

More than 40 people are suspected of having been affected by food poisoning as part of a TV cooking show in Spain. Health officials in Valencia confirmed to local media that 44 diners were invited to a recording of the MasterChef program on Jan. 19 suffered food poisoning. The episode was aired earlier this week. Symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea. MasterChef is a popular reality television cooking show broadcast in several countries where contestants make a range of dishes, which are judged by experts. Reports first surfaced on Twitter with a woman reporting she was one of many people who… Read More

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Honey-soaked matzoh fritters recipe offers the taste of history for Passover

Pizzarelle con Miele (Honey-Soaked Matzoh Fritters)total time:40 mins Servings:4 to 6 (makes 25 to 30 fritters)total time:40 mins Servings:4 to 6 (makes 25 to 30 fritters)Comment on this storyCommentsIn the pages of a family cookbook, handwritten by her maternal grandmother, Ghila Ottolenghi Sanders finds a recipe for ciambellette — lightly sweet, ring-shaped cookies that are enriched with olive oil and brightened with citrus zest. Along with dishes such as braised artichokes and peas, garlicky roasted lamb with potatoes and tomatoes stuffed with rice, her grandmother’s cookie recipe has always graced her family’s Passover table in Rome.… Read More

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Food Styling Tricks: Working with Brushes

In the first of a series of posts on specific food styling tricks and techniques, we look at brushes. It doesn’t take a genius to work out that any serious food styling equipment list will include a variety of brushes. But did you know that their uses extend well beyond simple retouching? Read on to find a bunch of other useful food styling tricks you can do with brushes.Although you’re unlikely to find many professional food stylists with a 6-inch house-painting brush among their food styling gear, any food stylist worth their salt will undoubtedly pack an assorted selection… Read More

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Advice | Quiz: Are you taking good care of your cast-iron skillet? Test your IQ.

Cast-iron skills have been beloved by many generations of cooks. They’re a kitchen workhorse and the stuff of lore, often passed down as heirlooms within families. But all that legend sometimes leads to fear or confusion. Will I ruin the coveted seasoning? Should I only use it on a gas cooktop? Can I really not clean it with soap? So how much do you know about taking care of your cast-iron skillet? Take our quiz to find out how to ensure it stays in the best shape for many years to come.Questions 1 of 7 You have to season… Read More

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Supply chain shortage impacts Calgary and Cranbrook food banks

Locals visiting the Cranbrook Foodbank Society may notice that shelves are a little emptier as of late. The organization’s largest food provider, The Calgary Food Bank (CFB), has been hit with supply chain issues, leaving volunteers and staff searching for more sources of funding and support to fill the gap. CFB formerly provided the foodbank society with 170,000 lbs of food per year through a national food share program, but the program was suspended at the end of last year so the organization could meet rising demands in Calgary. “They’ve had such a spike in their own numbers that they’ve… Read More