Posted on September 1st, 2010 by sanaacooks
We all know how important spices have been over the centuries in improving the taste of food. Equally important, perhaps, is the role of spices and herbs in folk medicine. Before chemicals were used in curing and healing, folk medicine was the sole source of curing people’s ills. One imagines that, by accident or by design, [...]
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Posted on August 20th, 2010 by sanaacooks
So what is the difference between nuts and seeds? I am glad you have asked. A seed is defined as a “plant structure capable of producing a new plant.” So a seed is anything that can produce a new plant. A nut is defined partially as a “hard-shelled dry fruit (as a peanut in the [...]
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Posted on August 12th, 2010 by sanaacooks
Eggplant has very little nutritional value, but it does have a lot of fiber, an element that cannot be discounted. It is good for weight conscious people. One cup has only 25 calories, and it is filling. The trick is how to cook it. Before cooking eggplant, slice it in the shape you want for [...]
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Posted on August 5th, 2010 by sanaacooks
Most theories hold that eggplant came from India, mostly because there are still some regions in that country where eggplant grows wild. The vegetable most likely went from India to the Arab world, and from there to Europe carried by the Crusaders nearly a thousand years ago. Although it is most widely used now in [...]
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Posted on July 21st, 2010 by sanaacooks
This easy appetizer makes a wonderful side dish, take-along for a summer picnic or a party. Best of all, it can be eaten cold. Ingredients 2 large eggplants 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 cup ricotta cheese 2 cups finely chopped parsley 3 cloves garlic, mashed 2 red bell pepper, or 6 [...]
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Posted on July 7th, 2010 by sanaacooks
Anyone who has planted zucchini squash will know what the “abundant” means. It is one vegetable that, once planted, resembles Jack’s beanstalk. That is, the zucchini vine never stops growing, so the question now, “what do we do with them all?” And we might wonder why such a plethora of vegetables doesn’t exist with hard [...]
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Posted on June 28th, 2010 by sanaacooks
It is officially summer which means the opening season for picnics. Whatever the menu in any picnic, there is always a potato salad on the table. I pride myself of trying every dish that someone bring to a gathering, the only exception is the potato salad. Don’t misunderstand me, I like potato salad like most [...]
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