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micro-food

This is some amazing photography of mini fast food. The food is edible, only small. I assume that the cooking times are much shorter.

egg danger!

Eggs...tasty or deadly? British ophthalmologist Dr. Jon Durnian just published a study in the Emergency Medicine Journal on egg-in-the-eye injuries. What starts as a prank can lead to injuries like minor conjunctival hemorrhage (making the white of the eye look blood red), corneal scarring, or detached retina requiring surgery. Dr. Jon explains,

"It's not that they're heaved so fast really, it's because of the shape and the weight," he explains. "A raw egg is actually quite heavy and they just fit in the bony rim of your orbit. It's even worse if the egg doesn't break, because if it breaks it dissipates some of the energy."

Now, all my egg throwing is directed at people's property, and not people. Something to keep in mind this Halloween.

peanuts

The European Prospective Investigation into Cancer (EPIC) just finished the largest study ever on the effects of eating nuts and heart disease. The results: 2 servings a week, of one ounce of nuts, could lower your risk of coronary heart disease by 11%.
Prof Elio Riboli, professor of cancer epidemiology at Imperial College, London.

"The important thing is that very modest consumption is associated with protection. A small plate of nuts with a glass of wine would be a healthy amount. A classic aperitif accompanied by a dish of nuts at least twice a week would be an ideal combination".

shiitake mushroom

The health benefits of shiitake mushrooms have been known to the people of Okinawa for a very long time. They are the same folks that gave us Mr. Kesuke Miyagi, of Karate Kid fame. Wax on... wax off! These people also live longer than any other group on the planet. Shiitake mushroom are loaded with vitamin D and according to their ancient folk medicine they also are used to treat heart disease and prevent cancer. This is a recipe that uses dried shiitake mushrooms. These mushrooms may be found in local markets and in Asian food stores. They have a very deep earthy flavor.

shiitake mushroom stir fry

Shitake mushrooms dried....4oz.
Garlic fresh diced...2cloves
Rice brown organic...1 cup
Spring water...2cups+1/2cup to soak the mushroom
Sea salt1/4 teaspoon
Green onions slices thin...3 each

• Soak the mushrooms in the 1/2 cup of hot water for 30 minutes.
• Remove the stems from the caps, the are too tough to eat.
• Pour the soaking water and the other 2 cups of water in a small pot along with the rice,salt soaked mushrooms and garlic.
• Bring to a boil and turn down to a slow simmer, place lid on pot and cook until all of the water has been absorbed.
• This will take 20 to 30 minutes to cook. Garnish with sliced green onions. Serve with stir fried veggies and a splash of good soy sauce.

edible cars?

Creme brulee is the new yellow? At Ford, they think so. Ford's head of design J Mays "We seem to be a society that is absolutely enamored with food right now." Other new renames:

• Orange is now mango.
• Green is  iced daiquiri.
• Red will be gazpacho. 

Seems like they should be working on safety or gas mileage. This may not matter, silver has been the most popular color the past 6 years, in the USA.

 

life saver

Lycopene is a super strong antioxidant that may help prevent some forms of cancer and heart disease. Tomatoes contain lycopene, but watermelons have higher concentrations. Chemist  Wayne Fish, at the South Central Agricultural Research Laboratory in Lane, Oklahoma, has developed a extraction method for Lycopene  in watermelons. This new method keeps the lycopene in its natural state, when left with its membrane, the lycopene has a longer shelf life. This new method also can be used with the leftover melons that don't make the consumer grade, due to small size or blemishes.  While waiting for the pill form to come to a store near you, buy a fresh watermelon and enjoy.  

grilled shrimp with hosin garlic glaze

This is one of my favorite recipes for grilled shrimp. If you have a good seafood market near you buy some U-10's. These shrimp are very big, 10 to the pound and worth every penny you pay for them.

grilled shrimp with hosin garlic glaze
Housin sauce... 1/2 cup
Garlic crushed...2 cloves
Ketchup...2 tablespoons
Spring water...1/2 cup

• mix these together. This is the glaze and marinade.

Shrimp U10's peeled and devined...2 pounds

• Place cleaned shrimp in a glass bowl and add the marinade allow shrimp to soak in the marinade for 1 hour.
• While this is happening start a fire with your favorite wood. I like to use cherry or apple wood on the grill, for the sweet earthy smoke they emit.
• Put the shrimp on the grill and cook for 2 minutes on each side basting with the left over marinade.
• Cooking time will vary depending on the fire you have made.
• Don't over cook the shrimp they will be tough.
• To the eyeball they will appear snow white and slightly opaque, on the inside, and reddish pink on the outside.
• Serve with a Caesar salad, crusty French bread and champagne.

key lime pie

This pie is a refreshing ending to any great meal. It is also very easy to make. Just be sure that you allow it to rest in the refrigerator overnight.

key lime pie

 

pie crust
Graham cracker crumbs...1 1/4 cups
Light brown sugar...3 tablespoons
Sea salt...pinch
Butter unsalted melted...6 tablespoon

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine crackers, brown sugar and salt in a bowl.
• Pour melted butter onto cracker mixture and blend together to make a moist crust.
• Press the crust into a spring form pan, evenly, both on the bottom and up the side of the pan.
• Bake in preheated oven for about 10 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
• While the pie shell cooks and cools, make the filling.

pie filling
Sweetened condensed milk ( Eagle Brand is good )...1-14oz. can
Egg yolks from large eggs...4 each
Key lime juice (Nellie's is good)...1/2 cup
Lime  zest...2 teaspoons
Mix all of the ingredients together, they should be smooth and creamy.

• Pour the filling into the cooled pie shell.
• Bake at 300 degrees, for about 15 to 20 minutes. 
• Allow the pie to cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
• Serve with whipped cream and fresh berries.
  

Swedish Style

A very cool Swedish designed whisk and can opener. At 7$, this is a steal. Roam around this site ,  they sell many cool food things from around the world.

strange?

Vegiforms are plastic forms that vegetables grow into. When ripe, you remove them from the form and amaze your friends? Vegiforms can be found here.