BROIL instead
Happy Mid-week foodies. So let’s talk healthy eating habits. There is something undeniably tasty about fried meat, but can I suggest an alternative? BROILING. I know! :), who would have thought. Instead of frying your chicken and meat, try broiling it in the oven. I testily it’s just like frying even healthier. Been broiling for 5 years now. The chicken here was cooked for 10 minutes then broiled at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
official entry: January 25, 2012
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Fresh Juice or Boxed?
Good Morning foodies. Happy Monday. Lets talk Orange Juice. So as an AVID Orange juice lover, I am starting to pay attention to the “pasteurization” of what is supposed to be “fresh Squeezed orange juice” in a box. A Grim reality I finally had to admit. FYI, if it is not freshly squeezed, then it’s not ‘freshly squeezed orange juice”. Invest in a juice like this for just $12.99 http://amzn.to/xzvfnH . The fresher the healthier, the better your skin looks.
official entry: January 23, 2012
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How to tell if you are a FOODIE!
Happy Friday Foodies. So in an effort to identify other foodies that DO NOT KNOW THEY Are foodies yet, here are tips to help you identify as a foodie. If you answer YES to any of these questions, then YOU ARE A FOODIE, and I welcome you to Afropolitan Chef officially 🙂 LOL! Happy Friday
You smell food even when there is no restaurant in sight
You sniff like a dog when you smell anything food-like
You already know what you are having for lunch tomorrow
You are genuinely happy when you eat good food
You close your eyes when that first sensational taste hits your tongue
You make dinner reservations before you make hotel reservations
You talk about food at least 3 times a day
A perfect day includes watching the cooking channel or food network
You cook even in other people’s homes
You’ve ever taken any cooking class
Thinking of a juicy steak makes you drool
if you know what De-glazing means
You have more than one pot in your cabinet
You grow your own tomatoes and herbs
WELCOME FOODIES, WELCOME!!!
official entry: January 20, 2012
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Water Intoxication Really???
Morning Foodies. WATER talk. Yes, let’s talk water DID YOU KNOW? That by the time a person feels thirsty, his or her body has lost over 1 percent of its total water amount.-ABW Everything in moderation. Even too much water can have it’s adverse effect on the body. Water intoxication, imagine that? Look it up. Happy Wednesday!
official entry: January 18, 2012
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Kiwi LOVE
Hey Everyone. My favorite fruit is Kiwi and I wanted to share some stories about Kiwi with you. DID YOU KNOW? KIWI is a SUPER FRUIT aka has all the nutrients the body needs? YES, I know imagine that! Kiwi is also known as the Chinese gooseberry the fruit was renamed for export marketing reasons in the 1950’s. – WP. I kind of like the name gooseberry hmmm. I may just start calling it that. lol Happy Wednesday
official entry: January 11, 2012
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Breakfast is served!!!
DID YOU KNOW? Breakfast literally means ‘breaking the fast’ after a good night’s sleep. Most people do not eat for up to 12 hours between the time of their evening meal and breakfast on the following day – The first meal of the day is the most important because it supplies the body and brain with the necessary nutrients after a night’s sleep. – Kellogg’s
official entry: January 9, 2012
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Rice and Plantain
Hello Everyone. Happy Friday. Fun food fact. DID YOU KNOW? that rice is a type of grass and belongs to a family of plants that includes other cereals such as wheat and corn?-OR Share with us what you’ll be having for lunch and let’s talk about it.
MEAL: Rice with green bell pepper sauce and diced plantains
official entry: January 6, 2012
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