Fish , fresh fish,. is one of the most delicious and nutritious food that god has provided for man. Low in calories, but high in protein, fish is ideal for weight watchers. Fish is fine for the unexpected guest as it cooks in minutes,. Owing to its easily digestive quality it is recommended for babies and invalids, It is a blessing tor heart patients.
Crustaceam are the high protein variety, such as prawns, shrimps, lobsters and crabs, Addition of vinegar or any acidi ingredient softens the fish and improves the digestive quality of this species and slso masks the peculiar odo7ur pertaining to them.
Cooking fish is quick and simple. Steaming ,boiling, baking boiling are some of the methods. Whatever you choose, do not over cook or over heat for it tends to turn tough and dry. Fish is ready when it flakes at a touch of the fork . It is always impressive when a whole baked fish is served on a platter decorated with sauce and garnishings. When baking, allow babout 8 minutes per pound in a hot oven. The thicker the fish the longer it takes to cook.l Wraping fish in a tin foil will seal the juices. Fish sizzling on a grill gives out pleasing and appetising smell.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
PACKED LUNCHES
Sandwiches, meals in themselves, are easy to prepare and a boon to working woman.
The Earl of SAndwich is said to have invented the versatile sandwich. The Earl's Sandwiches were the closed kind. Open sandwiches have their origin in Scandinavia. Whether closed or open , single or double decker, a sandwich is a meal in itself, and hence it has to be rich in nutrition. It could be a treat also. if prepared with ingenuity.
It is advisable to plan the filling previously instead of hurrying through at the last moment. In fact one can plan for the whole week, to have a variety everyday. Pastes could be prepared and stored in the refrigerator.
For sandwiches bread has to be necessarily buttered. This prevents it from getting soggy. It also helps t make slices stick together .
The Earl of SAndwich is said to have invented the versatile sandwich. The Earl's Sandwiches were the closed kind. Open sandwiches have their origin in Scandinavia. Whether closed or open , single or double decker, a sandwich is a meal in itself, and hence it has to be rich in nutrition. It could be a treat also. if prepared with ingenuity.
It is advisable to plan the filling previously instead of hurrying through at the last moment. In fact one can plan for the whole week, to have a variety everyday. Pastes could be prepared and stored in the refrigerator.
For sandwiches bread has to be necessarily buttered. This prevents it from getting soggy. It also helps t make slices stick together .
WINE MAKERS,, REMEMBER THESE RULES
Vessels and other equipments used in the wine making should be sterilised by boiling them in water , Water used in making wine should be boiled and cooles previously .It is also advisable to wash fruits in boiled water.
An enamel vessel is ideal for boilling the fruit mixture, and for brewing,earthern pots give the best result, even though glass jars may be used without ill effect ,always use white sugar and dissolve it thoroughly before brewing.
Cover the brewing jar with two layers of muslin. Icinglass is a good agent for
Clearing wines , but is not easily available .
If proprly made wine will clear itself when kept for the specified time. Three
months is a reasonable period.
An enamel vessel is ideal for boilling the fruit mixture, and for brewing,earthern pots give the best result, even though glass jars may be used without ill effect ,always use white sugar and dissolve it thoroughly before brewing.
Cover the brewing jar with two layers of muslin. Icinglass is a good agent for
Clearing wines , but is not easily available .
If proprly made wine will clear itself when kept for the specified time. Three
months is a reasonable period.
HOME FREEZING OF FOODS
Housewives have found it worthwhile to buy food materials in season when they are in abundance and freeze them,for use for several months after the season is out. one can also do bulk cooking and store it for later use.
Meat,fish Poultry,fruits,vegatables and cooked foods can be frozen for months if carefully packed.these should be washed and wiped and packed in polythene containers.Fruits may be frozen as a dry pack mixed with suger or as wet pack i.e in syrup.In either case ,they should be sealed properly.vegetables should be blanched before freezing.meat can be cut in to convenient pieces, fats and bones are removed.
In case of fish ,scale and gut them. Remove head and tails of big fish.If
desired they may be filleeted,wrap them up individually
Eggs cannot be frozen whole because the shells crack.It is advisable to separate them in to whites and yolks and frozen separately
Cooked foods should be cooled well and frozen immediately.Do not over cook no add too much seasoning are these could be done while reheating for serving.
Aluminium foils or foll containers are ideal for freezing. Foods once thawed should
never be refrozen.
Meat,fish Poultry,fruits,vegatables and cooked foods can be frozen for months if carefully packed.these should be washed and wiped and packed in polythene containers.Fruits may be frozen as a dry pack mixed with suger or as wet pack i.e in syrup.In either case ,they should be sealed properly.vegetables should be blanched before freezing.meat can be cut in to convenient pieces, fats and bones are removed.
In case of fish ,scale and gut them. Remove head and tails of big fish.If
desired they may be filleeted,wrap them up individually
Eggs cannot be frozen whole because the shells crack.It is advisable to separate them in to whites and yolks and frozen separately
Cooked foods should be cooled well and frozen immediately.Do not over cook no add too much seasoning are these could be done while reheating for serving.
Aluminium foils or foll containers are ideal for freezing. Foods once thawed should
never be refrozen.
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