"Melkkos" It is a great traditional dish that can be enjoyed all year round

 
"Melkkos" is one of my favourite dishes ever. I do honestly not know what it is called in English, but if I had to translate it, it would be something like milk food. It is a dish with its main ingredient being milk, to which you add some flour and butter.

It is a great traditional dish that can be enjoyed all year round. Try it in the winter, it warms you up from the inside! Nothing tastes nicer than a bowl of “melkkos”, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar on the top.

What can be nicer, I ask you all! If you have never tried it, I would say it is time.

Ingredients:
1 cup of flour
1 1/2 tablespoons of hard butter
A pinch of salt
2 1/2 cups of milk

Method:
1. Rub the butter in with the flour, using your fingers. Add the salt and mix some more.
2. Bring the milk to the boil on the stove and add the butter and flour mixture a little bit at a time.
3. Turn the heat right down and let it boil for about 5 minutes. Make sure you stir the mixture often.
4. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on the top and enjoy it warm!

You will not be disappointed with this recipe. Try and enjoy. Believe me, you will.

"Pampoenmoes" traditional South African recipes

Pumpkin is one of South Africa’s favourite vegetables.  Most restaurants serve pumpkin and spinach as vegetable side dishes with main meals and all mothers buy it for their families.  There are many ways in which you can serve the great varieties of pumpkin available like butternut squash, herbert squash, “boer” pumpkin or red pumpkin, to mention just a few. 

Not all types of pumpkin are in season and therefor available all through the year, so you have to use the one that is in season at a certain time.  The most common and quickest way to prepare pumpkin is to boil it in a little bit of water, season lightly with salt and add some cinnamon.  Otherwise you can mix the pumpkin with flour, salt and egg and bake “pampoenkoekies” in a little bit of oil, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and serve warm.

Another favourite recipe from times gone by, a truly traditional South African recipe, is “pampoenmoes”.  You can either bake this in the oven or boil it in a little bit of water in a saucepan.  This is a recipe worth trying: 

Ingredients:
8 slices of white bread
Butter
Apricot jam
2 cups of pumpkin (1 butternut squash should do.  Slice very thinly)
Salt
Sugar
Cinnamon

Method:
1. Butter the bread on both sides and spread apricot jam on the side facing up.  Place one layer in an oven proof glass dish, jam facing up. 
2. Cut the pumpkin thinly, season lightly with salt and place on top of the bread. 
3. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the pumpkin.
4. Repeat this until all the pumpkin and bread is used up, finishing with a layer of pumpkin.  Dot a few extra clots of butter on the top.      
5. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour in a pre-heated oven of 180°C

Serve the pumpkin hot with vegetables and maybe a lovely chicken dish, maybe a pie?  This is a great dish to try and impress your friends with.  It is very easy to make, so try it and see what happens!

Food Of The Future," 40 Years In The Making

 
Forty years ago, a first-class stamp cost a nickel, a new science fiction television show called "Star Trek" made its debut and a tasty topping began its crunchy history of enhancing salads, baked potatoes and Americans' cupboards.

General Mills first tested Bac-Os as a better-for-you alternative to bacon in select markets in 1965. Bit by bit, the product's popularity took off, and it was dubbed a "food of the future" in early television advertisements. Consumers enjoyed the convenient product's multipurpose use-a savory ingredient used to jazz up casseroles, salads, soups and other favorite dishes. This handy condiment helped home cooks streamline their kitchen prep and promised the smoke-cured, sizzling flavor of bacon without a splattering mess.

"A jar of Bac-Os brought the flavor and texture of crisp bacon right to the family dinner table in a fraction of the time," says Maggie Gilbert, manager of the Betty Crocker Kitchens test kitchen. "Because they were considered superconvenient and required no refrigeration, they soon became a familiar ingredient in popular recipes of the day, such as holiday party dips, sweet-sour beans and twice-baked potatoes."

The brand debuted in its first print advertising campaign in 1970. The product was featured in several new recipes from the Betty Crocker Kitchens in national magazines, such as Better Homes and Gardens and Family Circle. Shortly thereafter, General Mills extended the line to include Saus-Os and Pepr-Os, two new soy proteins with distinct flavor possibilities.

Today, Bac-Os continues to appeal to consumers, particularly by offering added health benefits: They're made with the goodness of soy, are kosher and contain no MSG. They can also help consumers keep healthy eating in check, without tipping the scale on calories, fat, saturated fat or cholesterol.

Happy Birthday, Bac-Os!

Italian Spinach and Mushroom Salad

This seasonal salad for special gatherings has extra crunch and a burst of added flavor.

1 package (10 oz.) fresh spinach leaves, rinsed and patted dry

1 package (8 oz.) sliced mushrooms

1 can (19 oz.) Progresso chick peas, drained and rinsed

1/3 cup Betty Crocker Bac-Os bacon flavor bits or chips

1/2 cup seasoned croutons

1/2 cup Italian dressing

In large salad bowl, toss all ingredients except dressing. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing and toss gently. Makes 4 servings.

Jars of a revolutionary new "food of the future" product appeared on grocers' shelves 40 years ago, offering busy consumers the bacon flavor they loved with a simple shake of the wrist.

The Best New Way to Lose Weight, Add Butter to Your Coffee

 
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The oily brew is the brainchild of U.S. entrepreneur Dave Asprey, who was served tea laced with yak butter when trekking in Tibet and became intrigued that mountain climbers use the drink for energy and sustained concentration. He went on to devise what he calls ‘the bullet-proof diet’ — a high-fat, low-carbohydrate regimen which, he claims, protects against fatigue, flab and chronic diseases, as well as promising dramatic weight loss.

The theory is that if you’re not filling your diet with carbohydrates (such as sugar, bread and pasta), your body will use fat as fuel instead. This is called ‘ketosis’. The ketogenic process is what makes Atkins and other low-carbohydrate diets work, but it is frowned upon by conventional weight-loss experts in this country, who say that low-carbohydrate diets can lead to headaches, muscle cramps, general weakness and digestive problems.

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Its greatest appeal is as a breakfast drink among fans of extreme exercise (such as ‘Cross Fit’) because of its claim to boost stamina and performance without dulling your muscle definition, and the Paleo diet, which advocates a return to the unadulterated hunter-gatherer diet of our ancestors — no sugar, grain, junk or processed food of any kind.

The double shot of caffeine will speed your metabolism (studies have shown this) but the addition of fat (in the butter and coconut oil) slows the digestive process, preventing a sudden energy spike, which means the coffee ‘hit’ is gentler and lasts longer than it normally would.

Adding coconut oil gives a boost of lauric acid (a fatty acid), which some believe to be good for the immune system, and a particular type of fat called ‘medium chain triglycerides’ (MCTs). It has been argued that these MCTs are metabolised directly in the liver, meaning that they are more likely to be burnt as fuel than stored as body fat.

However, one cup of butter coffee packs 400-500 calories — more than a bacon sandwich — and 50g of saturated fat, which brings you alarmingly close to your total daily allowance of 70g in just your first drink of the day.

As a result, many experts say it is hard to understand how this can possibly contribute to weight loss. Dietitian Dr Sarah Schenker says: ‘Ketosis is only triggered when the liver glycogen stores are depleted, so if you enjoyed a carb-heavy takeaway the night before, your morning cup of bullet coffee won’t be enough to make the switch.’

BY the same token, if you succumb to a baked potato at lunchtime or a couple of biscuits mid-afternoon, the low-carb magic will be lost and your butter coffee becomes no more healthy than buttered toast.

Although butter is very high in saturated fat, studies increasingly suggest that the link with heart disease is contentious. But there are concerns that too much butter (and some bullet coffee blends contain two tablespoons of the stuff) could increase cholesterol levels, raising your risk of heart disease.

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Certainly, by drinking a high-fat, high-calorie drink for breakfast without making other changes to your diet or lifestyle, you are more likely to gain weight than lose it.

Quick Ways to Stop Junk Food Cravings

 
Are you a junk food junkie? Maybe you've never met a dessert you didn't love, or maybe you prefer salty potato chips and fries. Either way, if you overindulge, you're loading your body with calories while depriving it of real nutrition.
How to stop consuming Junk Food
How to stop consuming junk food
Junk food is fine in moderation and on special occasions, but what about those cravings that hit you at the most inconvenient times - or, worse, the cravings that just never seem to go away at all?
Improbable as it seems, they can be tamed. Today you will learn five proven strategies for fending off junk food cravings.


Tip 1: Control blood sugar spikes and crashes

When we stuff ourselves with highly refined carbohydrates, which most junk food tends to be, our blood sugar rapidly climbs. Then, because our bodies process these carbs so quickly, we experience a blood sugar crash.

Low blood sugar increases hunger, urging us to go out and do it all over again.
To avoid this cycle, eat small but frequent meals throughout the day. Never skip meals; recent studies have shown that dieters are more likely to binge on junk food if they haven't eaten in several hours.

To really knock out cravings, combine a healthy fat with some protein and complex carbohydrates, like a tablespoon of peanut butter on whole grain bread. It will be more nutritious and more satisfying than the junk food your body is asking for.

Tip 2: Avoid artificial sweeteners and MSG

When we eat sweet-tasting foods, our bodies produce insulin, whether those sweet-tasting foods actually contain sugar or a sugar substitute.

These findings were reported in the British Medical Journal in 2004, along with the result of eating foods sweetened with artificial sweeteners: deprived of the real sugar it was anticipating, the body experiences stronger sugar cravings at the next meal.

MSG (mono sodium glutamate) is a flavor-enhancer found in many prepared foods in grocery stores and at restaurants.

MSG has also been linked to incessant food cravings, including the infamous Chinese restaurant syndrome: you eat a huge meal only to feel hungry an hour later.

It should be noted that many Chinese restaurants now offer MSG-free foods. But other foods, such as grated parmesan cheese and pre-made soups, can contain MSG too.

It's almost impossible to cut artificial flavor enhancers out of your diet completely, but you can take steps to reduce the amount you consume.

Eat natural foods that you prepare yourself. Don't consume too many diet sodas. Instead, hydrate with water or decaffeinated tea.

If you crave something sweet, go ahead and have real sugar in moderation. If you give your body a little of what it
wants, it's less likely to make unhealthy demands at the next meal.

Tip 3: Learn to identify emotional eating triggers

Emotional eating is a real problem for millions of people. Some people use food as a way to find a sense of fulfillment. Others use it to soothe themselves when they are in pain. This can lead to frequent strong cravings for comfort food.

Kaiser Permanente just concluded a study on effective treatments for binge eating disorder. They found that food journals are a key element.

By recording what they ate and why, binge eaters were able to identify the events and thought patterns that led to
overeating.

These findings can be seen in the April issue of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.

Tip 4: Cheat (but only a little)

If you find yourself demoralized by a craving that won't go away, give yourself permission to indulge a little. In the long-run, it's better to have that half-cup of ice cream than to keep denying yourself and obsessing over it.

Simply adjust your plan to include a little more exercise that day, or take away extra calories from another meal to
compensate.

Tip 5: See your doctor

Constant cravings can be a sign of a more serious condition, such as diabetes. A quick and inexpensive blood sugar test will let you know if your blood glucose level falls within the normal range.

Diabetes is highly manageable when caught early so be sure to get screened if you have diabetic relatives, or if you experience increased hunger, thirst, or urination.

Junk food cravings can be significantly reduced by addressing the underlying health issues that sometimes cause them.

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Here are 3 of the WORST Foods to Eat in the Morning

 
I'm sure you've had those days where you wake up and scarf down something that ’s convenient so you can get out the door as fast as possible. Now it should go without saying that starting your day with foods like doughnuts, pastries, or pancakes is a fat storing NIGHTMARE. But most folks turn to other so-called healthier alternatives that are nearly just as bad.
Here are 3 of the WORST Foods to Eat in the Morning

1. Muffins
Most store-bought muffins are giant, which means they can sometimes contain over 600-700 calories that have absolutely NO protein or healthy fats to keep you feeling full and satisfied.

2. Bagels
Would you sit down and knowingly eat FOUR slices of bread? Well, MOST bagels have the equivalent of four servings of bread, which will quickly convert into sugar making you store fat and feel lethargic in no time.

3. Cereals
Over-the-counter cereals are, by far, one of the worst foods for your waistline and your health.

The majority of over-the-counter cereals are empty calories, simple carbs and sugar, cleverly disguised as a 'healthy' breakfast. There are a few rare exceptions, like some of the cereals in the Ezekiel 4:9® line from Food for Life®, but I
NEVER eat cereal when I'm trying to get leaner.

If you wake up and eat ANY of the above 3 foods to start your day it's like being stung by a bee. Seriously, they'll make you literally swell up, while making you feel fat and bloated the entire day. They also FORCE your body to depend on sugar all day instead of burning fat.

However, there are certain foods that you can eat in the morning that are guaranteed to turn your fat burning switch to ON as soon as you wake up. They're called Keto Foods, which are high in fat and protein and specifically designed to make you look and feel leaner all while holding LESS water.

You'll quickly see why eating a keto diet daily can make you look and feel leaner in less than 24 hours from now:

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Miracle Energizing Foods

 
Stimulating foods such coffee, sugar and energy drinks actually fatigue your body in the long run.

Sure, they give you a quick jolt of energy, but then their real effects are felt as they wear down your adrenal
glands, disrupt your blood sugar, and create a huge crash after the initial high. Essentially they are drugs.
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Instead of searching for miracle energy foods your goal should be to eat a well-balanced diet. To help you get started, here is a list of some my favorite energizing foods:

* Wheatgrass -
If you haven't tried wheatgrass then you're missing out on some big-time energy and nutrition. Growing it and juicing yourself can be a bit of a pain, but you can easily get a "shot" at most health food stores or
juice bars. 1 oz. of wheatgrass juice packs more nutrition than 2.5 lbs of green leafy veggies!

* Raw cacao (nibs or powder) -
And incredible source of magnesium and antioxidants, these pack enough energy to
give me a natural high that can last for hours, like from coffee and caffeinated beverages but without the crash.

* Goji berries -
Packed with antioxidants and polysaccharides that improve cell-to-cell communication, these are delicious when combined with raw cacao nibs.

Remember that although these foods provide incredible nutrition, they are the like the healthier version of coffee and other quick fixes. That means they are best consumed in small quantities and without filler ingredients.

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Are you a bread addict?

 
Bread is a notorious diet-buster. The flavor, texture and high carbohydrate content make it difficult to stop eating bread once you've started. In fact, many people undergo a chemical process while eating bread that triggers them to eat more and more.
It's no wonder many diets advise us to stay away from bread, especially bread made from refined white flour.
Are you a bread addict? Here are some of the signs of bread addiction:

* Strong cravings for bread products (including pastries, cakes, crackers and cookies)

* A compulsion to eat bread products instead of other foods

* The inability to stop eating bread products when full

* A feeling of calmness and well-being after eating bread products

* A drive to eat more bread products soon after finishing a meal

If you answered yes to most of those questions, you might have a bread addiction. The good news is that you're not alone; it's been estimated that up to 75% of all overweight people have an addiction to bread and other carbs.

Now that you've figured out whether or not you're addicted to bread, let's move on to the next question: Why is bread so addictive?

After all, isn't it made from grains? Doesn't bread contain healthy fiber and carbohydrates? How can a natural food cause addiction-level cravings in so many people?

Different people react to bread in different ways. Some individuals can happily eat a dinner roll or a slice of toast and go about their day without any repercussions.

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Others find themselves obsessing over baked goods, sneaking carb-laden snacks to quell their cravings, and then eating more bread with their next meal.

For the latter group, bread is as addictive as a drug. When these people eat bread, their bodies release too much insulin, also known as the hunger hormone. Insulin stimulates appetite, making it easy to overeat.

Over time, a bread addict can develop insulin resistance. Insulin resistance occurs when a person's body stops using insulin properly. This malfunction causes glucose, which normally fuels the internal organs, to stay trapped in the bloodstream. Type 2 diabetes can result.

High blood glucose levels also trigger hunger, which makes the person crave high-carb foods. Eating these foods causes more insulin to be released and ignored by the body, thus making blood glucose levels to spike higher. It's an unhealthy cycle, no doubt.

Add to this the psychological effect of eating bread, a popular comfort food, and it's easy to see why bread is so addictive. Since the act is strongly associated with feelings of well-being, many people eat high-carb foods, like bread, when they are feeling lonely, stressed out, sad or bored.

Needless to say, the bread is only a temporary fix and does not address the person's real underlying needs. People who self-medicate in this way are prone to overeating without finding true satisfaction from the food.

It's important to note that whole-grain bread, which contains complex carbs, doesn't seem to have the same addictive properties as ultra-refined white bread. This is because the body digests white bread much more quickly - essentially unable to differentiate between a slice of white bread and a slice of cake.

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Both are broken down into sugar, causing blood glucose levels to spike. After this rapid digestion, blood glucose quickly plummets, resulting in hunger and additional carb cravings.

Breaking a bread addiction can be challenging, but the health benefits are worth it. Start small by giving yourself a two-week break from bread. You might find that your cravings disappear altogether after a week or so.

When you do eat bread, eat a small amount of multigrain or rye bread instead of white. Also, make sure to indulge in your favorite treats occasionally to keep yourself from feeling deprived. Then get back on your diet plan immediately to avoid cravings that might keep you off track all day.

Diet is 80% of effective and healthy weight loss, and if you can nail your diet then you'll never have to worry about your weight again.

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The Ultimate Guide to the Ketogenic Diet

 
If you think back to several 
thousand years ago, there were no problems with obesity 
like there are today. 

Humans were lean, strong and agile, able to maintain a 
lower level of body fat effortlessly. 

By looking at the diets they ate, we can remodel the diets 
we consume today so that we too can reap the same 
benefits. 



When you're on the Keto plan, there's one question you 
need to constantly ask yourself before you eat: "Is this 
food found in the wild?" 

If it doesn't come straight from the land or can't be 
hunted and caught, you can't consume it on a Keto eating 
plan. 

We live in a world today where are diets are riddled with 
processed foods that provide very few nutrients and only 
send our blood glucose levels soaring and crashing at 
various points throughout the day. 

When you use the Keto diet plan, however, you eliminate 
this problematic eating from your life.

Not only will you 
keep your blood sugar levels more stabilized, but you will 
also find that you feel far healthier as well. 

The foods you eat will be very nutrient-dense so you'll be 
doing your part to properly fuel your body and prevent 
disease from setting in. 

*But What Can You Eat on This Plan? 

The great thing about the Keto diet approach is that 
because healthy fats are kept slightly higher in this 
protocol, the foods you eat will have plenty of taste and 
texture. It's only when you shun fat entirely from your 
plan that you're left with dry, bland meals that you have 
to choke down. 

On the Keto diet approach, you'll include an abundant of 
healthy foods, some fruits and vegetables, plenty of sources of 
meat and fish for protein, along with healthy oils, 
coconuts, avocados and smaller amounts of nuts and seeds. 

Be sure to consume plenty of fresh water each and every 
day. You're encouraged to drink a high amount of green tea 
on a regular basis as well.



* Who Should Go Keto?


Almost anyone who wants to improve their health and see 
fast fat loss success will do well choosing the Keto diet 
approach. 

This plan is ideal for both males and females and can work 
well no matter how active you are. 

Keep in mind that those who are more active on a 
day-to-day basis, either participating in intense workouts 
or a number of team sports, will want to consider eating a 
few more pieces of fruit and including sweet potatoes in 
their diet as well. 

This will help provide the additional carbohydrates that 
you may need when challenging your endurance with high 
activity levels. 



Regardless of how much you do exercise, however, you can 
certainly use this plan and see great results. 

* What Are the Drawbacks? 

Are there any downsides to the Keto diet plan? 

Considering this is one of the best diets out there, there 
aren't a lot of drawbacks to report. The only issue that 
some people need to be aware of is that when eating more 
healthy fats in your diet plan such as nuts and oils, the 
calories will add up quickly so it will be vital that you 
are making sure to monitor your intake. 



Eat a few too many servings of healthy fats, and you may 
find that you really struggle to see the results you're 
looking for. 

By focusing more effort on lean proteins, vegetables and a 
few pieces of fruit each day, you can better ensure that 
you are keeping your calorie intake lower for fat-burning 
purposes. And keep in mind that one of the main ways 
you'll be making room for those healthy fats is by cutting 
out most carbs such as cereals, breads and rice. 

Keto is definitely something that you will want to 
consider. It can be a bit of adjustment at first as you 
transition over to it, but after a few weeks of this style 
of eating, you will enjoy everything the Keto lifestyle 
has to offer

Amazon Churrascaria in Fullerton, California, is an amazing mix of steakhouse and barbecue.

I took a lunch meating with a Hollywood pal in May, 2005. We talked movies, and we talked meat. Meat, meat and more meat. Tri-tip. Pepper steak. Garlic steak. Beef kabob. Top sirloin.
It's (almost) all about meat when you're at Amazon Churrascaria in Fullerton (in Orange County, Calif.). Churrascaria are a particularly Brazilian mix of barbecue and steakhouse, featuring waiters who roam the room bearing sword-length skewers, each loaded with a chunk of meat, still steaming hot from the open-flame grill tucked into the kitchen. Brazilian touches extend to the decor. A waterfall cascades down a wall facing the front door. Faux jungle plants, and crypto jungle-ruin panels cover the walls. It made me think of the kid-favorite Rainforest Cafe chain, sans roaring animatronics, flashing lights and corporate-restaurant mega-merchandising. A curious touch of the American Midwest dominates the middle of the large restaurant, which has served in former lives as a Chinese buffet and a Country Inn buffet. A salad bar of sorts, the kind popular in Peoria in the '80s, harbors mayo-based salads, three-bean salads, cheesy breads, some soups. And in one corner, the very Brazilian treat of banana frita: ripe banana strips rolled in cinnamon-flavored flour, deep-fried and coated with sugar. Delicious. Returning to your booth, it's pretty basic. Red oilcloth-covered tables, well-worn water goblets, a short list of Chilean table wines and the guys bringing the meat. As long as you keep a little tabletop red-yellow-and-green spindle turned green-side up, they keep carving. It's all you can eat, for as long as you can eat. (Put the spindle red side up and it means stop, already! Sideways means bring the bill.) For lunch ($12.75), the fare typically is limited -- if you can call it that -- to a dozen cuts of beef, pork sausage, giant chicken drumsticks and turkey cubes wrapped in bacon. At dinner ($21.75), the choices expand to 22 different meats. All the beef you can get at lunch, plus skirt steak, succulent beef and pork ribs, ribeye, lamb. There's roasted salmon. And now the exotics come in. Alligator, duck, quail, chicken heart. The aroma of smoky meat fills the room, and depending on your sensibilities, it is either delectable or overpowering. None of it should come as a surprise. You know what you're getting the minute you pull into the parking lot. One of those big photo banners hangs on the exterior wall facing the parking lot. A smiling meat server manhandles a loaded skewer. A dozen other full skewers loom next to him. Barbecue smells, richer than anything that wafts over your backyard fence, fill the air. My pal (who introduced me to this place that we've come to call ``that meat palace'' while we were each in our Atkins Diet phase) and I liked the smell outside and in. My wife, who joined me for a Saturday-night meal, was firmly in the overpowered camp. She liked the skirt steak and the ribeye, but six or seven servings of different meats later, she was full and ready to go. She waited patiently for me to work through the beef rib -- as beautiful as any prime rib I've had -- the quail, the alligator, the rabbit, the pork. For her patience, she rewarded herself with a chocolate cheesecake served from a rolling cart by Jessica, the ``dessert girl'' -- another curious Midwestern touch -- and we split a pineapple sorbet that was a perfect cap to my gorging: light, creamy, cold and served in a hollowed-out pineapple husk. Restaurant manager Roman Alcaraz says they've built a loyal following, among area Brazilians to be sure -- perhaps it's the caipirinha cocktails, a sort of Brazilian margarita made with cachaca, a type of Brazilian rum -- but also from the full melange of Orange County's many immigrants, be they Asian, Latin or Illinoisan. Owner Kent Choy, a CPA in Los Angeles' Koreatown, got the idea for Amazon from a client, and in December 2002 it opened as the only one of its kind in Orange County. A few churrascaria serve Los Angeles County, and the staff in Fullerton hears rumors of a competitor coming to Irvine. But for now, it's a singular kind of experience, a great place to meat a pal.

5 Great Tips to Decorate Your Modern Home

Today’s contemporary designs replicate the classic modernist use of space, while renewing it with the durability and comfort required by the busy new generation. The modern furniture of these days is designed keeping comfort and warmth in mind that calls you to settle down and unwind. Materials used in this type of furniture such as leather, and excellent upholstery enhance the decor of your living room. From its shapely contours and gentle angles to its fine craftsmanship and modern materials, contemporary furniture generates an ambiance of effortless elegance.

When choosing any furniture for your home it has to reflect your life; a definite understated elegance, with fashionable sensibilities and eternal simplicity. Your furniture should reveal your personality and flair. Contemporary furniture stores offers so many attractive designs and colors that attract many and these people have some piece of contemporary furniture in their home. It may be a modish rug, streamlined sofa or a stylish dining room set, contemporary furniture has turned into a symbol of modern simplicity.

Here are some tips that you can use while decorating your home with elegant contemporary furniture:

•    Neutral colors are the finest choices for modern design. Neutral colors in your bedroom produce a clean and fresh look. They also create the perfect backdrop for a lovely modern painting that will add more charm to your room. Contemporary designs are made with subtle colors to make them completely different from the typical traditional colored rooms.
•    Efficient lighting is important to prevent eyestrain. You may love to work in front of a window; but it is not the appropriate place for a computer. If you can find a L-shape set up, you can turn to face the window while your computer screen will face the wall. Consider a contemporary adjustable lamp, or fix halogen lights or spotlights to the shelf or a wall for correct visibility.
•    In your bedroom, keep the other things to a minimum. Simple nightstands, full-length mirrors, subtle recessed reading lights, a pair of bamboo, wooden or chrome stools, on which you can keep cushions similar to the duvet cover.
•    You can arrange your living room furniture in the method of the American Southwest. A stunning Italian leather sofa in front of an exposed brick fireplace in a subtle brown or red color can change the entire décor of your room. That single piece of contemporary furniture will transform the entire set up of your room and make it more attractive and stylish.
•    While contemporary design, in spite of its influences remains sleek, cool and uncluttered, this should not make your bedroom cold and gloomy. Choose an encrusted look by white and black, or red and black sheets. If you desire a pattern, then again it has to be bold and cool. In a modern bedroom with neutral walls, bright red on a bed will add elegance and warmth to your bedroom. It will also lighten the room, and formulate it more inviting, just the way you want your bedroom to be.

9 Secrets about Romanian Bride

Almost all foreign bride sites tell you about the women which are in their database that are:
“gentle, respectful, and loving”
“strongly maternal and family-oriented”
“plays a subordinate role to men in both the public and private spheres”
“a mail order bride does not really ask for a lot”

I am sure that you have read these facts about women who are seeking a western man for marriage or friendship. But how can we classify thousands of women just in a few words?

The scarcity of suitable husbands in Romania has led many marriage-minded Romanian women to explore the possibility of pursuing a Western man.

1. Romanian mail order brides are not character-less toy dolls. She needs what every woman needs: a good husband.

While there is no denial that a substantial number of foreign brides hope to live a better life in a western culture, it is just as legitimate to argue that a fat bank account does not top the list of qualities that these women look for in a man.

What women want is a man who is honest, loyal, sincere, respectful, and able to provide for her children basic needs. The same happens with western women too.

2. A Romanian bride does not harbor the illusion of landing a millionaire for a husband, but instead pins her hopes on finding a man with strength of character, a shared respect for family values, and the financial means to adequately support a family.

Romanian woman perceive Western men as decent, responsible, easy going guys who know how to treat their women well.

3. Because she is a healthy balance of traditional values and a modern, tolerant outlook, the Romanian brides possesses the intelligence and sensibility to adapt to a western environment without sacrificing her norms and customs.

4. Most of the ladies who apply to dating agencies can at least read and understand English.There are doctors, lawyers, teachers, government employees, sales clerks with ages ranging from 18 to 40-plus.

5. A Romanian bride is just seeking the man of his life. Are You the one?

If you believe in destiny you should check out some Romanian brides. Your soulmate can be right there.

6. Just BE YOURSELF  when you get in touch with these women and you will be surprised to see the success you'll have. 

7. NEVER try impersonate someone you are not. Not only will you come across as insincere, but you will also feel uncomfortable and make others feel this way right along with you.

8. Never tell lies to your date or pretend anything about your life that isn't true. If this is your perfect match for God's sake do not allow it to be ruined by some silly lie told early on.
Trying to be cool, aggressive generally just makes you awkward and unapproachable. Relax, be natural, be the you that your friends and others who know and like you, see and appreciate.

9. Show Enthusiasm but stop acting like Kiss-Ass Wussbags. Romanian Brides are looking for someone that would ADD VALUE to their lives!

And don't forget that you don't have to impress all the women, only those which are things in common with you: same goals, same interests. You have to know what are you looking for.

Just try, maybe you are single only because you haven't searched in the right place yet. :)


2016 Philadelphia Naked Bike Ride pada 10 September 2016

Ribuan pengendara sepeda keluar untuk  2016 Philadelphia Naked Bike Ride pada 10 September 2016.
Perjalanan tahunan ini dimaksudkan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran mengenai konsumsi bahan bakar serta menganjurkan untuk bersepeda dan untuk mempromosikan citra tubuh yang positif.
Kursus ini mengambil pengendara sepeda telanjang dari Glendinning Rock Garden melewati Philadelphia Museum of Art untuk Independence Hall, maka semua jalan ke Universitas dan akhirnya kembali ke Pusat Kota Washington Square.
Saat mereka naik, mereka mengambil pengendara baru di sepanjang jalan.




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