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Duck Soup Banglampoo Style

Breakfast is usually the usual. That is, doesn't one tend to eat pretty much eat the same thing every day? I would think yes, but when you travel to an exotic country, that changes, doesn't it? Still, if one stays at a particular guesthouse or hotel in, Nairobi let's say, I'd wager that the guest would quickly become accustomed to the same breakfast every day, even though that breakfast be vastly different than the one he or she is accustomed to back home.

Duck soup is an odd thing for breakfast, wouldn't you say? What's even odder is eating it in an alley sitting on crates with real live ducks in cages watching you not three meters away. This was in Banglampoo, Bangkok, Thailand, just off the infamous backpacker's mecca of Khao San Road. And, just to clarify the dish, it was actually duck soup with duck meat, vegetables, and noodles, and cost (at the time) fifty U.S. cents a bowl.

How did this become our breakfast for the next ten days? We literally stumbled into it on the way to the travel agency. To get there we had to maneuver through an alley full of food stalls. I looked up and saw a bunch of ducks. You like duck? a young man asked, Try, try! We liked duck, we were hungry, and we tried. It was great, and although I haven't had very much duck soup in my life this was definitely the best duck soup I had ever had.

From that day forth, before exploring Bangkok (or more likely shopping), we had our daily breakfast of duck soup with meat, vegetables, and noodles.

Sydney's Diverse Fine Dining Options

The broad scope of Sydney's restaurants, pubs and cafes is a mirror reflection of the city's status as a melting pot of cultural diversity. As one pundit put it, the choices are so wide and culturally varied that they read like an atlas. They range from local Australian cuisine to Italian, European, Asian, Japanese, Mediterranean and more.

Foreign visitors who want to sample traditional Australian fare should take a trip to Harry's Café de Wheels for the best meat pies in the city. The so-called bush-tucker, which features original aboriginal cuisine that includes kangaroo meat, is also available in select venues. Although the Australian government allowed restaurants to serve kangaroo meat starting only in 1993, bush-tucker meals have become a must-taste delight among many foreign visitors.

Since Sydney is a harbour city, seafood is a staple of most restaurants and is served exclusively by many of the leading dining places in town, including Fishface and Five Dock Seafoods Cafe. These places - and many others - always provide a fresh supply of barramundi, snapper, mussels, prawns, calamari and octopus, thanks to the nearby Sydney Fish Market. Of course, Sydney's king of seafoods is the popular Doyles Hotel, the oldest seafood restaurant in town. From its beachside location, Doyles also provides a breath-taking view of Watsons Bay.

The best Italian restaurants in Sydney are Gelbison and Mezzaluna, while some of the best pasta in the city can be found at Norton Street in the Leichhardt inner city, which is also known as Little Italy. There is a strong Italian influence on Sydney's fashionable café society as one can glean from the many cafes on Darlinghurst, Potts Point and Bondi Beach. The hippest spots in town also happen to serve the best coffee and these include Bills, Tropicana, Bar Coluzzi and La Buvette.

Aside from Italy, the Euro influence on cuisine is also evident in the very popular French restaurants Bistro Moncur and Sel et Poivre, while foreigners and locals alike regularly patronize such excellent fine dining venues such as the Greek restaurant Mykonos and the Spanish restaurant Capitan Torres. Meanwhile, the most sumptuous Eastern European cuisine can be sampled at Corner 75.

There are several excellent Asian restaurants that serve the best cuisine from the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, India, Cambodia and Iran. Among the outstanding Asian restaurants are The Malaya, Chinta Ria, Lebanon & Beyond and Blue Elephant.

If it's Japanese food that your heart desires, the most popular places for sushi, sashimi, noodles, tempura and teriyaki are Sushi Suma, Shimbashi, Dragonfly and Raw Bar.

If your plan is to go restaurant hopping in each district, here's a useful general guide that you can follow:

The suburbs in the West host several Cambodian and Turkish restaurants while the suburbs in the South host Greek and Lebanese restaurants. Suburbs in the north host Indian, African and Japanese restaurants while suburbs in the east host Indonesian and European restaurants.

If you want to enjoy a good view while dining, your best options are The Boathouse, Catalina and The Summit. The best vegetarian restaurants are Govinda's and Harvest. The trendiest culinary enclaves are Bayswater Brasserie Restaurant and Hugo's.

Hachiko - A Faithful Akita Dog

Hachiko is a children's book that is about an Akita puppy that was lost and found by his owner at the Train Station in Japan. This children's book later became a movie called Hachi, starring Richard Gere.

Hachi, the dog's name, faithfully goes to the Train Station every day - awaiting his owner's arrival and greets him. This story is a heart warming story of the bond between a dog and his master. Akita puppies are a special breed and Hachi was a special dog.

Long after his master dies (10 years later), Hachi, who is very old, continues to wait at the Train station. Both his loyalty and determination shows the bond between this dog and his deceased owner that transcends time. Today, there is a statue of Hachiko at the Train Station in Japan in honor of Hachiko, which depicts Hachiko waiting for his master to get off the train.

After reading the book and seeing the movie, one will want to get an Akita puppy of their own.  They look like stuffed animals and are very cute.

This is a story that will for years to come, touch those hearts that take the time to read such a story.  Through this book and story, it will awaken all of your senses and will make even the hardest of hearts - cry in emotion.  This book will take you into this little dog's life as he embarks on a lifelong journey, in such a way that is unlike any other book you will read.

The Archetype Italian - Fact Or Fiction?

Italy, the perfect country to pass your summer vacation. And while we're there, we try to walk, talk and act like a real Italian. Because we all have these images in our head, prejudices about the Italian people. Do they really eat only pasta and pizza? Do all the people in Sicily belong to the Cosa Nostra? Time to separate fact from fiction and discover the true Italians!

They eat pasta two times a day, seven days a week. Fact, but that doesn't mean they eat spaghetti bolognaise every single day. Tagliatelli di mare, Macaroni with ham and cheese, penne all'arrabbiata, with more then 600 types of pasta and even more sauces the possibilities are endless. Besides, probably you eat boiled potatoes three times a week, in Japan they eat rice and in China noodles. It's exactly the same.

Italian men are the best lovers. This is a tough one. According to an international poll, only the Spanish and Brazilian men do better. We'd say fact, since second runner up is not bad at all. They are known to be very romantic, charming en they know the right tricks to seduce you. Does that make them unreliable? No more than any other men. Times have changed and so did the Italians. They used to be real heartbreakers, but the time when they chat up anything with legs and boobs is definitely over.

All Italians are trendy and fashionable. Fiction. All the business men wear the same style boring suit, and we assure you that most girls buy at H&M and Mango instead of Fendi and Prada. And the rumor that Italian men look gay, with diamond earrings, hair gel and curly chest hair? Fiction as well.

And last but not least: An Italian boy will always love his mother more then he loves you. Not only is this a fact, we have numbers to prove it. Most of then see their mother daily, and there's a good chance she still buys his underwear. Met a cute guy who is single and older then 35?

Bet you he still lives with his parents. Italian mama's are real mother hen's and very attached to their sons. 1 out of 3 divorces is said to be caused by an impossible mother-in-law. But once you've strengthened your position and have shown her that you are here to stay, she'll happily accept you and treat you as her own daughter.

Pasta in Asia

Pasta is always associated with spaghetti and so on. In actual fact, pasta is referring to products that are made from flour. In Western countries, it is called pasta and in Asia, it is called noodles. Whether it is pasta or noodles, it is one of the most consumed foods in the whole wide world.

In Asia alone, noodles are produced in various forms in various countries and cooked in so many countless ways. Pasta or noodles or "mee" in local language, play an important role in all Asian cuisines being it Chinese cuisines, Japanese cuisines, Korean cuisines, Thai cuisines, Indonesian cuisines, Singaporean cuisines or Malaysian cuisines. It is served at all places, from five-star hotels to the street stalls all over Asia.

Below are the more popular types of noodles in Asia:

1. Vermicelli is also called glass noodlse. When it is not cooked, it is very fragile. When it is cooked, it is very soft and clear in color. It is normally served in soup with fish ball, sliced meat and spring onion. Another great way to taste it is to stir fry it with egg, prawn, bean sprout and chili.

2. Soba is a specialty noodle from Japan. A very popular type of noodle in Japanese cuisines, whether you serve it hot in a soup or cold with a dipping sauce.

3. Fresh rice noodle is a kind of noodle made from rice flour. It is best to stir fry it with eggs, clams, bean sprouts and chili. "char koay teow", a very famous dish from South East Asia is using this type of noodle. It is also good to serve in soup as well.

4. "Hokkien" noodle is a thick, yellow and rubbery-texture noodle. It is widely used in lots of street food in Asia whether served hot in soup or stir fry it.

There are many more types of noodles that are not mentioned here. There are also many ways on how to cook the noodles.

Baka Bakka Rock n Roll

yakisoba men o atama ni nosete kagami ni mukatte ikemen sumairu seken de iu toko no "shishunki booi" desu midashinami ni wa ki o tsukau yo toukou tochuu ni kokan kara iwakan marudashi da! pantsu haite nee! Let's go say! baka! tanoshinde baka! odoridase baka! iya na koto wasure soshite baka! kuse ni naru baka! sakebidasu baka! no pawaa de genki kimi no chikaku no ai subeki oh! baka! nejitonde buttonde migi mo hidari mo minna baka bakka! shokupangawari ni hanpen kuwaete kitai o komete magarikado dasshu iwayuru futsuu no otoko no ko na ndesu sonna tokushu na me de minaide iwayuru futsuu no seikatsu shitai dake fushigi da ne baka wa baka yobu Let's go say! baka! mainichi ga baka! hanabatake baka! sutoresu shirazu sa! sonde baka! ageteike baka! hashaiderya baka! no pawaa de muteki kimi no kurasu no ai subeki oh! baka! iku toko made itchatte nishi mo higashi mo minna baka bakka! Let's go say! baka! tanoshinde baka! odoridase baka! iya na koto wasure soshite baka! kuse ni naru baka! sakebidasu baka no pawaa de genki! sonde baka! ageteike baka! hashaiderya baka no pawaa de muteki! kimi no chikaku no ai subeki oh! baka! nejitonde buttonde migi mo hidari mo minna baka bakka!



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Japanease Noodles

nagashi so-men Fujinomiya Yakisoba 日本の麺類、流しソーメンと富士宮やきそばです。



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Weight Loss with Diet Carb Cycling

Cycling remove easily and safely with the rotation or as also called carb carb. This is a little secret to trick your metabolism into account that you do not need a diet. By keeping the intake of food and nutrients that can support your body into starvation mode. And use a bike or turn the amount of carbohydrates your body better equipped for the incoming carbohydrates instead of fat reserves for use. All carbohydrates into sugar when they brokefor your digestion. Approximately 2-3 hours after eating. So even if you avoid sugar in coffee, tea, soda and pastries, six unknowns continue to consume sugar in the food we eat.

The nice thing in all the titles at the moment is the new product for weight loss, diet Acai Berry. I see these ads everywhere. Packages of all types of titles that attracts attention. The manufacturer is giving away free samples of the product for shipping and handling. Which sounds great,but in the long term if it is popular, the expenses up there with all the weight loss pills, the other amazing stuff. And the hardest thing about this diet that all the weight you lost and recover well, adding extra pounds when you return to eating normally. I have done over the years and each time before the diet, once again I lost the weight, plus a few extra pounds.

The first thing to do to start a food diary to write down what you eat for the week. This isThey track how many calories and carbs in a day. I know all the hype about the Atkins diet and low carb, I have been a couple of times now. It works well, I lost 20 pounds but its very difficult to attack as a way of life. And this is the only true way to maintain weight is to change your lifestyle. Many of us not only gain a little 'weight and then for some it is a lifelong struggle with weight problems. That's because it is something you can live each day and must findnot just a temporary diet. You can do to lose weight and maintain your goal weight, because this part of the routine that comes with the addition of more carbohydrates to stop the weight loss can be set to be once you've reached your desired weight.

Carb Carb cycling or rotation, consists of a bicycle by a high-carbohydrate, low-carb and no carb days. The high-carb days, where we eat a cheat meal a week, time is pizza or chocolate cake, make a small portion and1 Not only are you withdraw only in moderation.

Fill your cupboards and fridge with good and healthy food. The vegetables should be a staple and not a page. Very leafy green vegetables in calcium and iron and vitamin C, good in a salad of raw vegetables such as cooked vegetables, or stewed. Plenty of fish, chicken and lean beef. Eggs and cheese low in fat. Limit your intake of milk, contain lactose, so you should sparingly. yogurt and cottage cheese are good proteinThe decisions, as long as they are low in fat.

Choose fruits and grains and root vegetables glycemic index. I'll give you a place to look for it. It will give you the information, the impact of carbohydrate will have on blood sugar levels. The slower absorption, the less impact on your diet. Choose low-glycemic carbohydrates in green such as oats, barley bread, All Bran, Kashi whole grain and complex. Vegetables with low counts are beans, lentils, potatoes and sweet potatoes, chickpeasLima beans. Most vegetables are low-s counts, too.

Plan to expand their food choices are high in carbohydrates in the days when the most active, or the day before training or a sporting event content themselves capable of burning the excess carbohydrates as fuel, choose low-carb days, if it is less activity and no-carb days if you have little or no activity. The basis of the diet works on the premise of a deficit in calories and carbs at the end of the week. Most of the eating plans are basedoff of 1,600 calories a day, but some people can go a little 'higher. Below I've listed two very good websites for further information and advice on menus and meal plans to visit. It 's just too much info for me to list everything here, and you should already know I'm a bit' wordy anyway.

I read an article on why the Japanese did not gain more weight as the Americans. One reason was that their food portions are smaller, their drinks cans and half the size of our foodmore expensive, so the packages are smaller. A loaf of bread has only cut 8 slices. So much to be said for the control of a party.

Eating 5-6 small meals a day. 3main meals and 3 snacks. This can handful of cheese and cold cuts, yogurt and small nut or another. If you keep a steady flow of nutrients into your system you can keep your metabolism and shall remain in full with less food, because we eat every 3 hours so as not to eliminate hunger and overeating.

Drink plenty of sugarLiquids: unsweetened tea or green tea, mineral water or Crystal Light drink mix. Limit sugar and caffeine.

Stay away from: white bread, white rice, pasta and potatoes. White turnip Choose whole grains like whole wheat bread, barley, rice, beets, e.

Healthy Diets Of The World

As Americans and other Westerners grapple with obesity and weight issues, more and more attention is being paid to diets of other people in countries around the world that are enjoying good health and have few weight-related problems.

Research shows that there are a number of diets around the world which, when adhered to, show much lower incidences of heart disease, cancer and obesity. Let's take a look at some of them.

Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean diet is a diet which is shared by people from countries on the border of the Mediterranean Basin including Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Spain, Italy, France, Greece and Monaco.

Research has shown that people who adhere to the Mediterranean Diet have a higher life expectancy and lower incidences of chronic diseases than people who live in other parts of the world. It's believed that one reason for this is the consumption of Olive Oil. Used extensively in cooking, Olive Oil takes the place of margarine and animal fats that are consumed in high quantities in countries like the United States and Britain.

Olive Oil has a very high content of monounsaturated fats and polyphenols.

Monounsaturated oils have been proven to lower the risk of heart disease, high cholesterol and cancer. A powerful antioxidant, polyphenols, is one of the main substances in Olive Oil. Polyphenols has been proven to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Additionally, the Mediterranean diet consists of lots of leafy green vegetables and fresh fruit, whole grains, seeds and nuts. Fish, which is high in Omega 3 Fatty Acids, is eaten about 3 to 4 times per week in the Mediterranean diet. Research shows that Omega 3 fatty acids reduce the risk of heart disease and other degenerative conditions. And while grilled meat is eaten, red meat makes up a small part of their diet.

Japanese Diet

The Japanese diet has gained a lot of attention in recent years due to the long life span that Japanese people are know to have. Studies show that Japan has, on the average, about 20,000 people who are 100 years old or older. The secret to this longevity has been proven to be diet. One reason for this is because when Japanese people plan their meals, they plan with the nutritional value of their food in mind. Their main source of protein consists of oily fish such as sardines, mackerel and salmon. All of these fish have been proven to have numerous benefits because of the high content of Omega Fatty Acids. Omega Fatty Acids are known to protect the heart and other organs from degenerative diseases such as cancer. They also maintain the health of the hormones, brains and eyes.

Several varieties of vegetables are also eaten everyday and it would not be unusual for a Japanese family to eat vegetables with their breakfast, lunch and dinner. A diet high in fiber exerts a protective influence over the digestive track and guards against colon cancer.

Additionally, Japanese people eat lots of noodles, however, the noodles they eat are often made from buckwheat flour which is known to facilitate the digestive process.

Oolong tea is also consumed at mealtime and is thought to have excellent health benefits. Oolong tea is said to help the body digest fats and, in Japan, is consumed when fried food is served with a meal. Served cold or hot, Oolong tea also helps with the digestion of food in the digestive track.

Diets From Other Countries

While the Japanese diet and the Mediterranean diet are two of the healthiest diets in the world, there are several others. Other cultures which have healthy diets include a number of African countries. One lesson that Westerners can learn from African diets is to add more nuts to our meals. In many African countries, nuts are often considered the main part of the meal. In fact, in some African countries, peanut stew is a favorite dish for many people. Cooked with lots of vegetables, a main dish made from nuts offers a wholesome, high-protein meal that is an excellent substitute for meat and poultry.

Another diet of note is that of South America. South Americans are known to eat lots of beans as one of their main staples. And in countries where a lot of meat is eaten such as in Argentina, many of their farm animals are grass fed. It is said that this is perhaps one of the main reasons that their rate of heart disease is much lower than that of North Americans in spite of the fact that they eat much more beef than other countries of the world.

Whichever diet you choose, the key factor is to choose a diet which is wholesome, nutritious and well-balanced. If you are looking for healthy diet alternatives, try adopting any of the diet alternatives mentioned in this article. Or, better yet, you may be interested in mixing and matching the best of all of the diets mentioned here.

Cucumber Sesame Salad and Mung Bean Salad With Croutons Recipes

The dark, strong flavored vegetable oil extracted from the sesame seed. It is high in polyunsaturated fats, including linoleum acid, and contains some vitamin E. Add to breads or biscuits, or use for decoration, sprinkle onto salads, stir fries and cooked vegetables, use in sweet or savory crumble toppings. Sesame seeds are used commercially to make tahini, and also to make halva, a Middle Eastern sweet.

CUCUMBER SESAME SALAD
4 small cucumbers
2 tablespoons soy sauce (light type)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
2 scallion tops, finely sliced
1/2 cup chopped parsley

Peel cucumbers and cut into thin rounds. Make a dressing of soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil, then add vinegar and salt. Pour over cucumber slices; garnish with scallions and parsley, and serve on lettuce. Serves 4.

MUNG BEAN SALAD WITH CROUTONS
2 pounds fresh Mung bean sprouts
1 scant teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce (light type)
2 tablespoons salad oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 slices French bread
1 egg white, beaten slightly
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Wash fresh bean sprouts.Blanch, but turn off heat the moment the water comes to a boil. Remove sprouts to colander and run cold water over them. Make salad dressing of next 7 ingredients; shake well in a jar, and set aside.Make croutons by cutting bread into cubes; then dip each one lightly in egg white, and fry in butter mixed with sesame seeds. Remove when croutons are golden. Pour salad dressing over bean sprouts, then a scattering of croutons. Serves 4.

Calamondin - Home and Culinary Uses of the Fruit

Calamondin, an indigenous citrus plant in Southeast Asia and China, is an important cash crop in the region. Otherwise known as kalamansi, its fruit is used in many of the Asian cuisines as a condiment or a flavor enhancer. In the United States and some of Europe, the plant, however, is used as an outstanding home ornamental - Usually displayed in patios or the living room.

The tree, which is often trained as a bonsai, will bloom with flowers year-round; filling the air with the aroma of citrus blossom. The tree has upright branches with very few thorns and can grow up to 10 feet. Its 3-inch evergreen leaves are broadly oval and pale green below like those of it cousin, the kumquat. Its flowers are white and small. The 1 3/4 inch-wide fruit is small, depressed and deep orange-yellow when ripe, loose-skinned and segmented. The pulp is very acidic to taste.

Fruits can be harvested any time of the year. It is said that it is an acid citrus, a group that includes lemons and limes. The flesh is orange, juicy and acid, with a fine lime-orange flavor. Because of this, it is usually classified with the limes. The small seeds are few, with characteristic green cotyledons.

One bite of this fruit can pucker your mouth. The fruit, when ripe, is very sour when first tasted. Subsequent tasted fruits make your mouth sweet. If the fruit is picked too soon, it is bitter to taste.

The following is a list of possible uses for the calamondin fruit, mostly culinary:

The calamondin fruit can be used as a flavor enhancer for soy sauce. Simply cut a calamondin fruit into two. Squeeze and add a tablespoon of Chinese soy sauce. This dip is very common in the Philippines as a condiment for grilled sea foods. Calamondin soy sauce dip can also be used as a dip for dimsum and dumplings.
In Asian countries, the fruit's juice, together with soy sauce can be used as a marinate sauce for fish, pork or even beef. It adds flavor and removes the strong fish odor.
It can be use as an ingredient for a dish. If you want to add a sour tangy flavor to your dish, you can add the juice of the calamondin.
Its juice can add flavor to Chinese food such as congee, beef and chicken noodle soup.
It can also be used with a sushi or sashimi dip. Just combine the juice and a tablespoon of Japanese soy sauce with horseradish.
Calamondin can also be used as a deodorant and whitening solution for your armpit. Simply cut into two, and then gently squeeze it while rubbing it into your armpit.
The juice can be used as a whitening solution and stain remover for your clothes. Some old native folks from the Philippines use calamondin as a stain remover. They rub it into the stained part of the clothes and scrub it with brush and detergent soap.
It can be used as a medication for your sore throat. Simply squeeze the juice extract of calamondin into your throat. Do this three times a day. It may feel painful for your throat but calamondin is enriched with vitamin c. So it helps fight the bacteria in your throat.
Mixed with sugar, it can be used as a beverage as opposed to lemonade. Very good for your cough and colds.

Flying Yakisoba Monster

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Prato Vip Yakisoba com Frutos do Mar 05 09

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Cooking for Freshmen, Vol. 1

Yawata shows how to make cheap and delicious yakisoba. 美味しい焼きそばの作りかた教えます。



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Japanese Barbecue

Making yakisoba in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan



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Making Soups and Stews in the Crockpot

Soups and stews make for delicious lunches and dinners any time of the year and when you use the crockpot to cook them, the flavors seem to blend together perfectly.

With just a few adjustments to cooking times and to the amount of liquids used, most recipes for soups and stew made on the stovetop can be converted for the crockpot. In general, you will have to cut the liquid or moisture used in a stovetop recipe in half when cooking in a crockpot.

Also, remember that when you are making dishes in the crockpot with noodles it is important to watch them carefully. Noodles can overcook easily becoming mushy and basically falling apart all throughout your soup or stew.

You will find that most recipes for soups and stews made in the crockpot call for adding the noodles 10 to 15 minutes before the end of the cook time. The exact time will also depend on the type of noodle and whether you are cooking on the high or low setting.

For soups and stews in the crockpot, try using different types of meats including various cuts of beef, poultry, and pork.

Ham cooks wonderfully in a slow cooker and can be combined with ingredients such as beans, cabbage, and potatoes. Pork chops and spare ribs fall off the bone effortlessly and are incredibly tender when cooked in the crockpot. Both can be served with potatoes, rice, and salad for a tasty meal.

Chicken and turkey are also ideal for soups made in a slow cooker. There is nothing quite like homemade chicken noodle soup and there are many delicious varieties of chicken soups to choose from including those with Asian, Mexican, and Southwestern themes, just to name a few.

To make a hearty stew in the crockpot use beef including less expensive cuts such as chuck roast or cubes of meat that are intended for stews.

How to Make Beef Barley Vegetable Soup in the Crockpot

What You Need

1-1/2 to 2 cups water (Add 1-1/2 cups first)
1-1/2 to 2 pounds of beef chuck roast or beef stew meat
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cup frozen green beans
1 cup frozen corn
2 cans (28 ounces total) diced tomatoes, un-drained
2/3 cup pearl barley, uncooked
8 ounces tomato sauce
2 cans (28 ounces total) beef broth

How to Make It

Combine all of the ingredients in the order they are listed inside of a 3-5 quart crockpot.

With the lid in place, cook the soup on the low setting for 8 to 9 hours, or if you prefer, use the high setting for 4 to 5 hours. Stir only once halfway through the cooking time. Add the other half cup of water if necessary.

You will know that your beef barley vegetable soup is done when the barley, meat, and vegetables are all tender.

If you have a newer crockpot that may cook some foods faster, or you are not sure if the cooking times listed are accurate, check the soup at 7 hours when cooking on low or at 3-1/2 hours on the high setting.

About Asian Food and Cooking

Asian cooking can generally be classified into several categories on the basis of the regional styles of cooking and the people and culture of those regions. Some of the main categories of Asian food are East Asian, Southeast Asian, South Asian, Central Asian and Middle Eastern. In common usage however, Asian food (also referred to as Asian cuisine) primarily includes South and Southeast Asian cuisine. The main countries that constitute this region are India, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Burma etc.

Chinese food is generally considered to be East Asian food, even though China stretches from across mid-Asia to the Far East. Rice is the most important staple through most of China. In some regions however, noodles are preferred to rice. Most foods are prepared by mincing or cooking, and are cooked in a wok, using very little oil. Traditionally, there are eight main regional cuisines in China: Anhui, Cantonese, Fujian, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Sichuan and Zhejiang. The three distinct regional cuisines however, are Shanghainese - characterized by hot and spicy chilly pepper flavoring, Cantonese - associated with flavorful meat and vegetable combinations, and Mandarin - associated with steamed noodle and bread dumplings.

Since Japan is an island nation, much of its food includes fish and fish-based ingredients. Rice and sliced, salted vegetables are staples in Japanese cooking. Soy products such as soya sauce, soya paste and tofu are also used in many Japanese preparations. Japanese cuisine also includes sushi, meats in teriyaki sauce, lightly battered and fried meat and fish, as well as shellfish called tempura. Japanese food is healthy, tasty and simple to cook. It is low-fat, low-cholesterol, and well-known for reducing heart-related diseases.

While different parts of India are known for their different cultural backgrounds, they are also known for their different flavors and cuisines. Vegetarian food includes khakra and dhokla from Gujarat, daal-baati-choorma from Rajasthan, the Kashmiri dum-aloo, as well as dosas and kesari bhaat from South India. Non-vegetarian delicacies, especially the tandoori kind, were especially devised for the Nawabs of India. The saffron-flavoured reshmi kebab, and the lime juice and garlic marinated fish tikka serve as delectable appetizers in combination with the yogurt-marinated chicken sheek kebab. Tandoori food is the perfect evidence of the richness of India's cultural diversity and royalty.

Asian recipes were casually shared among the womenfolk in Asia, who generally got together after a long day's work, to discuss the day's events. Many of these recipes were guarded as important family secrets and carefully passed down from one generation to another. Thai food is a blend of Chinese, Malay, Indian, Myanmar, Khmer, Laotian and to a lesser extent, Portuguese cuisines. It is a harmonious blend of indigenous spices. Malaysian cuisine consists of fish, seafood, vegetables and poultry, though beef is conspicuously absent. It is usually spicier than Chinese food. Indonesian cuisine is also known for its unique blend of sweet and sour spiciness. Asian cooking has enormous potential in modern times, as Asian food chains are springing up all over the world very rapidly, and are also enjoying immense popularity.

3 Easy Crockpot Pork Recipes

Creating a meal with a crockpot is easy. If you have pork on hand, try these crockpot recipes for dinner!

Recipe #1 - APPLE GLAZED PORK ROAST

4 lb. pork loin roast

6 apples

1/4 cup apple juice

3 T. brown sugar

1 t. ginger, ground

Rub roast with salt and pepper. Brown pork roast under broiler to remove excess fat; drain well.

Core and quarter apples. Place apple quarters in bottom of crockpot. Place roast on top of apples. Combine apple juice, brown sugar, and ginger. Spoon over top surface of roast, moistening well. Cover and cook on Low for 10-12 hours, until done.

Recipe #2 - BARBECUE PORK ROAST

1 pork roast (or beef)

Juice of 1 lemon

1 small onion, cut up

1 teaspoon sugar

1 bottle barbecue sauce

Cook roast covered in water (start with hot water) in crockpot overnight on low 10-12 hours. Pour off water and pull meat into shredded pieces. Saute onion in a little butter. Combine barbecue sauce, onions, sugar and juice of lemon with meat in crockpot and cook on high for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours, or on low for 3 to 6 hours.

Recipe #3 - CAJUN BREW PORK N BEANS

5 cans Pork-n-Beans (2nd to smallest size)

2 8oz cans tomatoe sauce

2 onions (chopped)

6 hot links (sliced)

1/4 bottle barbeque sauce (average size)

The following are "to taste"

Worcestershire sauce

Hot sauce (I like Crystal hot sauce)

Cajun Seasonings (I like Tony Chacere's seasonings)

Liquid smoke

Mustard

Brown Sugar

Mix all ingredients in a crockpot and crank it up to high. Let it cook all day, stirring occasionally. Can also be made on the stove top, but let it simmer for several hours stirring occasionally.

Enjoy!

Feel Better With Chicken Noodle Soup in the Crockpot

Chicken noodle soup has been a favorite in families for countless generations. If someone has ever made the homemade treat for you when you were not feeling well then you know just how comforting it can be.

There is evidence that as early as the 12th century healers "prescribed" chicken broth to their sick patients. The broth was poured over pieces of bread, which were known as "sops" evolving into the word we use now, "soup." And today, we finally have evidence that ingredients in chicken soup do indeed help to relieve symptoms of the common cold and similar ailments.

Amino acids in chicken that are released during the cooking process are rather similar to the chemicals in medication prescribed to patients with serious chest colds and bronchitis. Carrots, a vegetable usually found in chicken noodle soup, are an excellent source of vitamins that help to fight off infection. Onions, another primary ingredient of the soup, contain antioxidants as well as anti-inflammatory agents to help fight illness.

Recipe for Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

What You Need

3 large sized carrots
2 stalks of celery
1 medium sized onion
3 pound broiler or fryer chicken
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 cups water
16 ounce package noodles, uncooked

How to Make It

Clean and peel the carrots and cut into slices or small chunks. Clean and cut the celery into small pieces. Peel and cut the onion into slices.

Add the carrots and celery to the bottom of a 5 quart crockpot and place the onion slices on top.

If you are using a whole chicken, clean and cut it into large pieces while removing excess fat and the skin. Put the chicken in the crockpot atop the vegetables and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and basil.

Add the 3 cups of water to the crockpot and cook covered on the high setting for one hour. Cook the soup on the low setting for an additional 6 to 8 hours, or until the chicken is done and the vegetables are tender. You can also cook your soup completely on the low setting for 8 to 10 hours.

After cooking time is complete, carefully remove the chicken from the crockpot and set aside.

Add the package of uncooked noodles to the chicken broth in the crockpot and cover and cook on the high setting for 15 minutes. Take care not to overcook the noodles as they will become too soft and mushy. You can also cook the noodles in a pot of boiling water on the stovetop before adding them to the crockpot.

As the noodles are cooking either in the crockpot or on the stove, remove the chicken from the bone and cut into pieces.

After the noodles are done cooking, put the pieces of chicken back into the crockpot and cover. Allow all of the ingredients to sit and warm in the crockpot before serving. If your soup needs more liquid, add some hot chicken broth made from bouillon cubes and allow to warm in the crockpot for 15 minutes before serving.

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Best Way To Learn Japanese - A Tale Of Two Cities - Part I

Living in Japan is the best way to learn Japanese because you have the bonuses of having first hand experience of Japanese culture, the country and its people. But before you leave, you need to get your brain ready to take on Japanese and Japan. To lessen culture shock and fortify your acquisition of Japanese, it would be wise to learn to speak Japanese online simply because it is convenient and affordable. Plus the faster you can master the hiragana and katakana (two standard syllabaries that are used in the Japanese writing system), the faster you'll be able to grasp the reading and writing in the textbooks and hence jump start your learning.

Choosing a city depends on whether you're a city or a country person, or a bit of both. For those of you who enjoy the city and country life, Okazaki is the perfect city for you to learn Japanese fluently and experience Japan.

Okazaki is located in the eastern part of the Aichi Prefecture (district) in central Japan. It is about a 2-hour ride on the Shinkansen (bullet train) between both Tokyo and Osaka, and Kyoto and Mount Fuji. The main part of the city is bicycle friendly, and to the east are the many hills and the forests that cover them. Okazaki has milder overall temperatures compared to most of Japan, the spring and autumn months are the best times to visit. Also, Okazaki is not as populous as most other cities. The city has many outdoor recreation facilities and parks for the outdoor enthusiast. For those of you who are in need of more contemporary and urban stimulation, the city of Nagoya is only a 30-minute train ride away to the usual big city hustle, bustle, and exciting nightlife.

Okazaki is a prefect symbosis of the old and modern world, of the city and country. This enables you to experience traditional as well as contemporary Japan. Furthermore, despite its recent economic growth, Okazaki has being able to preserve its historical traditions and character. This is evident in the many famous shrines and temples such as the Takisan and Daijuji temples, and the renowned Okazaki Castle. The Okazaki castle was the birthplace of the famous Japanese military leader Tokugawa Iyeyasu. He was portrayed in James Clavell's novel Shogun based on historical figures and events of Japan in the 1600s. However, Okazaki is most famous for their fireworks. The city proudly showcases these fireworks with amazing firework displays during the three-day Summer Festival in August, which is attended by people nationwide.

Because Okazaki is smaller, it is cheaper to live in and accommodations that are close to the school/college are easier to find. In addition, Okazaki language colleges include free cultural workshops such as making arts with Washi (origami paper) and weekend excursions, such as trips to Kyoto, to visit and explore the old Imperial city. Or you could opt to plan your own excursions.

All work and no play make you a burned out student. So you should take advantage of using your free time to interact with the locals by:

· Checking out the Okazaki bars and restaurants that specialize in tempura or in fugu (blowfish)or udon and kishimen noodle dishes or the world famous Okazaki Hatcho miso soup that is known for its medicinal and health benefits.

· Checking out the Okazaki nightlife that offers many Karaoke bars and local Japanese lounges called izakaya where you can eat and drink.

Remember the best way to learn Japanese is in Japan. However, before you go you need to educate yourself with regards to its history, culture and etiquette, and at least learn basic Japanese. If you want the best of both worlds, then Okazaki is the ideal city to study Japanese. Okazaki offers you a chance to experience a truly Japanese experience without the often daunting "bigness" and fast-paced pulse of a "mega" city like Tokyo.

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Oktoberfest is Coming! Time to Drink Up, Eat Heartily, and Study German

Oktoberfest will once again be held in Munich, Germany on September 20 to October 5 this year. It is a good idea to learn German to be able to pronounce the multitude of drinks and food offered on the sixteen days of the event.

Delicacies and Food

When you think of Oktoberfest, the many varieties of German sausages ("wurst" in the native language) are never far behind. More than the common frankfurter sausage, you will love the bockwurst (chicken, turkey, lamb, pork with parsley, chives, white pepper, paprika, and salt), knackwurst (beef or pork with fresh garlic), and the bratwurst (veal, beef, and/or pork). To avoid embarrassing yourself, study German to be able to eloquate the German monikers of these delicious sausages.

You will also have the chance to sample the numerous kinds of spatzle, or noodles, the perfect accompaniment to beer. Common ingredients for the noodles are various spices, flour, milk, eggs, and salt. You should definitely sample the kasespatzle - cheese noodles with fried onions. These are so delicious that learning German, if only to show your gratitude, is a must.

You can also try other German delicacies such as hendl (roasted chicken), sauerkraut (fermented cabbage), and Apfelpfannenkuchen (apple pancakes). As if these are not sufficient reasons to learn German, wait until you get to the beers.

It's All About the Alcohol

More than the costumes, music, and food, the Oktoberfest is known for its beers and wines. Be able to distinguish the various beers and wines in the 14 tents of the event by studying the German language.

You can opt for sekt, sparkling wine that is fizzier than most because of high carbon dioxide contents. Go for the Deutscher Sekt, or sekt formulated from Riesling and Pinot black grapes and gris for special events.

German wheat beer can get you intoxicated. There are numerous kinds, including the traditional and unfiltered Hefeweizen, Kristallweizen (crystal wheat), Dunkelweizen (dark wheat), and Weizenstarkbier (strong wheat beer), to mention some. Alcohol content is typically higher with darker wheat, and the names hint of the alcohol strength, so study German quickly so you will not confuse them.

Obviously, you cannot pass on the marzen (pale lager), an Oktoberfestbier brewed specially for the festival. Indeed, showcasing the numerous varieties of wines and beers is what the Oktoberfest is about. Why, there are about 15 wines offered in the Weinzelt tent alone!

Of course, to drink bacchanalian pleasures, dine on great food, meet new people, and appreciate Oktoberfest, you need not study German. Still, it will not hurt to learn German free to make yourself heard above the raucous party that the Oktoberfest is.

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Some Choice Restaurants in Tennessee

Tennessee is one of the most famous states in the Southern part of United States. This state is famous for its culture, lifestyle, restaurants and tourist hotspots. The state offers a great choice of hotels, resorts, spas and restaurants to the travelers.

If you are searching for restaurants in Tennessee and would like to enjoy a most luxurious and memorable dinner experience, check out several restaurant directories in Tennessee. These restaurant directories provide extensive restaurant lists, making your selection for the best restaurant a breeze.

Famous Tennessee restaurants

There are over 4,487 restaurants that can be easily located in Tennessee. And major cities like Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga situated in Tennessee have many restaurants catering to varied cultural cuisines.

Some of the most famous restaurants are:

o Amerigo restaurant - This restaurant in Tennessee is well known for its Italian American food with a bounty of cheeses and pastas. The food offered by Amerigo restaurant is portioned large and is served in a very warm and efficient manner. Having a dinner at Amerigo restaurant is also known to be quite affordable.

o Brentwood grill- This bar-style restaurant is one of the best places to have a dinner with family. This restaurant offers American food with special drinks and wines at very reasonable prices. It is famous for its live jazz shows that make your dinner memorable.

o Pei Wei Asian diner restaurant- This restaurant offers great quality food, including appetizers, noodle bowls, dishes such as chicken, shrimp or scallops, beef and pork. This restaurant also offers vegetarian food and is well known for spicy foods

Knoxville, Tennessee has an abundance of restaurants. Some of the more popular ones are:

o Smoky Mountain Brewery restaurant of Knoxville provides tasty and outstanding appetizers, sandwiches, burgers and pizzas. This restaurant offers awesome live music and is specially designed for young generation.

o Applebee's is an American restaurant with specialties, such as boneless Buffalo wings and crunchy onion rings. Its other distinct varieties include mozzarella sticks along with shrimp, chicken salad, cheeseburger and sirloin. This restaurant offers quality food and great service.

o Vinny & Me Trattoria Italiano restaurant is famous for Northern Italian food. Vinny's spicy marinara sauce is the major attraction of the travelers to this restaurant. Meatballs and spaghetti with lots of spice is a dish that will surely please your taste buds.

There is no denying the fact that restaurants in Tennessee give a wonderful, warm welcome to their guests. The restaurants here serve a wide variety of cuisines - both vegetarian and non vegetarian - at very reasonable prices along with the best services.

If you are deciding on your next trip to Tennessee, don't miss out enjoying a great dinner or lunch with your family at any of these stylish restaurants. A dinning experience at these restaurants will leave you with unforgettable memories.

If you are looking for restaurants that have a cowboy theme - something that is an integral part of Tennessee and its western way of life - there are many restaurants offering great dining experiences. You can enjoy a cowboy menu in your John Deere boots, surrounded by cowboy paraphernalia and décor while listening to country music.