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Fruitarian Diet Benefits and PrecautionsFor the majority of people, they had never before heard the term “fruitarian” until they watched the movie “Notting Hill” and heard a woman describe herself as one. Even though it was a comical scene and some fun was poked at the term, some people were surprised to learn that there is a group of people who find that a fruitarian diet is appealing as a lifestyle. The main premise, when following this form of a raw vegan diet, has to do with a person limiting him or herself to only eating fruits, some varieties of seeds, and a limited selection of vegetables. Of course, much of the food selection that a fruitarian chooses for this living raw lifestyle depends on how strictly they choose to follow this diet. There are many supporters of the lifestyle that some call “living raw” and claim that following a fruitarian diet is healthful, as it has many benefits, but those in the mainstream medical community disagree strongly. It is a fact that most traditional physicians caution against eating a strict fruit diet because it will result in a lack of nutrition and lead to health problems. Frutarian Diet PlansIn actuality, the truth is somewhere in between. While there is no doubt that fruit adds many beneficial nutritional elements into the diet, reason would dictate that following this path very strictly would eliminate some nutrients that the human body needs to flourish. At the same time, there is abundant and clear evidence that cooking fresh and living foods will indeed destroy vitamins, minerals, enzymes and other nutrients. Diet Plans Most who support the fruitarian diet also acknowledge that completely relying on a very narrow selection of food is not the best or healthiest approach for the long term. Most fruitarians actually try to include other healthy food choices into their diets in order to get complete nutrition. But, it should be noted that most people who eat the “standard American diet” would benefit greatly if they were to eat raw food in greater quantities, though going all the way to a fruitarian lifestyle is too extreme for most.For more Diet Plans and information click here

Either your love of food or the excitement you feel when you are making a meal could have been your deciding factors for enrolling into the culinary arts.What achievements do you hope to make? Do you think you have what it takes to be the next restaurant magnate? Or do you want to learn a few techniques that can help you improve a hobby? Remember, culinary institutes and cooking schools will have entry requirements. Even though there is a variation in certain course structures and training programs that exists, it is considered that all of them are basically operated by the same culinary art objectives. The majority of the many cooking school’s offered programs are designed to prepare students for entry-level cooking positions. If one wants a career in the culinary arts, this training is vital. Through the years the profession of culinary arts has become increasingly popular. In the hopes of finding a better career afterwards, more and more people have become interested in acquiring formal education in the culinary arts. Prior to admission, culinary institutes require exams and interviews to assess whether or not someone truly has what it takes to work in the field. The culinary course is perfect at offering intensive training to people who have both the skills and drive for the subject.

Inclusive in their programs are internships at various popular restaurants. The school believes that student experience and exposure to real life situations will teach them the most important things they need to know.

Yield: 4 servings

1 1/2 c Frzn hashbrown potatoes

-savory leaves -partially thawed or 1 1/2 1 ct 8 oz (1 c) frozen fat free -c grated potatoes -egg product thawed (or 1 c Finely diced cooked turkey 2 eggs 1/2 c Sliced green onion 2 tb Coarsely chopped ripe olives 4 ts Lour 1 ts Dijon mustard 1 tb Parsley flakes 4 ts Olive oil 1/2 ts Dried chervil or summer 1. In a medium bowl combine all ingredients except olive oil; mix well. 2. In a large nonstick skillet heat 1 tsp of the oil over medium- high heat until hot. Spoon 1/4 of the potato mixture into the skillet; spread slightly. Cook 4-5 min without stirring until bottom is brown. Flip pancake and cook other side for 3-4 minutes or until brown and thoroughly cooked. 3. Slide pancake onto serving platter and keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil and mixture. Garnish with additional parsley and green onion if desired. Per serving: 1 starch 1 lean meat. Calories per serving: 210
Source: Pillsbury Fast and Healthy Magazine Nov/Dec 1993 Typed for you by: Linda Fields Cyberealm BBS Watertown NY 315-786-1120

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In most tea services today, a tea box or menu is used for presenting tea, but the consumer’s tea selection is often made by name recognition only. With the wide range of whole-leaf teas available today, the Tea Butler Presentation Chest makes it possible for individuals to examine and select teas based on color, texture, and aroma. The hardwood chests are simple, yet elegant, and the presentation process dignifies the traditions of the tea ceremony that have evolved throughout history.

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In the presence of such fine specialty teas, it became apparent that the ordinary tea bag, because of its limited space for steeping, would not allow the full-leaf tea to brew to its full potential. To meet this need, tea vendors began looking for alternative ways to package these full-leaf teas that would be easy to use and attractive to consumers. Harney & Sons, one of the finest tea companies in the world, offers a broad range of silken tea sachets that contains a generous amount of pre-portioned loose leaf tea that provides a full two-cup teapot with a single sachet, taking the guesswork out of brewing a wonderful pot of tea. The Tea Butler has partnered with Harney & Sons to offer their fine teas to restaurants, resorts, and hotels, as well as for retail customers at its online store.

Tea Butler Trays in Coffee Shops and Retail Locations: Traditionally, coffee shops have had a captive audience, with little interest in serving any but the most basic teas. In recent years, however, there has been a growing demand for healthier beverages and the interest in tea, especially high-end specialty teas, has caught the interest of well known coffee chains such as the West Coast chain, formerly known as the Coffee Bean, now renamed the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.

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The author and owner of Espresso Fino, LLC is a wholesale distributor of tea and coffee products that sells to the high-end foodservice sector, based in Gilbert, Arizona. It also owns and operates an online store called Tea Butler, http://www.teabutler.com where a full range of specialty tea products are sold, including the Tea Butler brand teas and presentation tea selection chests

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Christmas recipe serves: 6

calories per serving: 480

preparationj time: 30 minutes

cooking time: 2 hours

not suitable for freezing

Christmas recipe ingredients:

loin of pork, boned with skin scored, 1.4 kg (3 lb)

salt and pepper

honey, clear 60 ml (4 tbsp)

mustard powder, 10 ml (2 tsp)

lemon, grated rind from 1

garnish, sprigs of rosemary and a few figs

stuffing:

shallots, 4

garlic clove, 1

figs, dried no-soak 225 g (8 oz)

apple, eating 1

rosemary, fresh sprigs 2

butter, 50 g (2 oz)

lemon, grated rind and juice from 1

dry sherry, 45 ml (3 tbsp)

Christmas recipe instructions:

1. Stuffing preparation: Chopped rosemary, peeled/cored/chopped
apple, choppee figs, peeled and crushed garlic, peeled and
chopped shallots.

2. Cook the garlic and shallots in butter until golden brown.
Add the sherry, lemon rind and juice, rosemary, apple and figs.
Stir until softened and most of the liquid reduced.

3. Place the cooled stuffing from step 2 along the middle of the
salt and pepper seasoned pork loin (skin side down). Roll the
piece up and tie up with string at several locations. Cook for 1
hour at gas mark 5 (190 degrees centigrade, 375 F).

4. Near the end of this time, heat together the lemon rind,
mustard and honey. After the hour is up, brush this onto the
pork and continue the cooking for another 45 minutes, basting
every 15 minutes.

5. Serve as carved slices (thick), garnished with rosemary
sprigs and a few figs.

It was a cold and snowy day and all through Toronto not a soul was to be seen. The Minus was chilling our bones and we looked for a place to warm ourselves, have a good meal and top it off with some mind involving conversation. We found just the place: The HotHouse Cafe in Toronto on Church Street.

OK, so we did not just randomly bust into this place. It was recommended by a good friend and long time resident of Toronto. It was a day off for Canadians but not very crowded at 3pm. The space is very bright and airy. We had seats right next to the ‘floor to ceiling’ windows. It was wonderful to be in a warm, colorful and comfortable restaurant while mere inches away there unravelled a winter wonderland.

Our lunch included salad, thin crust gourmet pizza, pasta, beer, sparkling water, water, iced tea … Each dish was well presented, light and very tasty. Salad was fresh and crispy, just seasoned enough. Pizza had the right combination of herbs and spices. I did not personally try the pasta but from the empty plates around me I concluded that it was right on the spot. We felt pleasantly full at the end and satisfied. Our server was pleasant and not pushy.

If I did not live accross the continent I would make this my regular hangout and lunch stop. Definite recommendation. Go there!

Michael Philip is one of the editors and contributors for the SeeTheGlobe.com web site. SeeTheGlobe.com is a travel information web site and community. Reviews of restaurants, hotels, airlines and other travel resources are provided from first hand accounts.