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Sofrito & Rice and Black Beans
Sofrito & Rice and Black Beans
By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
http://www.canadianliving.com/food/rice_and_black_beans.php
By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
http://www.canadianliving.com/food/rice_and_black_beans.php
One pillar of Cuban cuisine is sofrito — onion, green pepper and garlic sauteed in olive oil. Here it lays the flavour base for a dish appreciated everywhere in Cuba.
This recipe makes 8 serving(s)
Nutritional information available online.
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) dried black beans
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup (125 mL) diced Cubanelle peppers or sweet green peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano
2 cups (500 mL) long-grain white rice
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
White vinegar, optional
Preparation:
In large saucepan, cover beans with 6 cups (1.5 L) water; soak for 12 hours in refrigerator. (Or cover with water and bring to boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.)
Drain beans; cover with 6 cups (1.5 L) cold water. Add 1 of the bay leaves and bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes. Reserving cooking liquid, drain beans.
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat; fry onion, pepper, garlic, oregano and remaining bay leaf, stirring often, until golden, about 10 minutes.
Add rice, beans, 4 cups (1 L) of the reserved cooking liquid and salt ; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Season with vinegar (if using).
Source: Canadian Living Magazine: April 2006
Dec 13,2011 Just about to try this!
Ginger Beer
Ginger Beer
By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
http://www.canadianliving.com/food/ginger_beer.php
By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
http://www.canadianliving.com/food/ginger_beer.php
This nonalcoholic drink is a favourite of the Caribbean, where each cook seems to have his or her own recipe. This one, inspired by a recipe from A Taste of the Tropics (Ten Speed, 1991) by Jay Solomon, is sweet with a spicy, slightly effervescent bite. It's deliciously refreshing served over ice.
This recipe makes 4 serving(s)
Nutritional information available online.
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) grated gingerroot
2 tbsp (30 mL) lime juice
4 cups (1 L) boiling water
1/2 tsp (2 mL) active dry yeast
Preparation:
In large heatproof bowl, mix together sugar, ginger and lime juice; pour in boiling water, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let cool to lukewarm (about 100°F/38 °C), about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix yeast with 1/2 cup (125 mL) warm water; let stand until frothy, about 10 minutes. Stir into ginger mixture.
Cover and let stand at room temperature for 24 hours. Strain through cheesecloth-lined strainer into airtight jar. Seal and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Additional Information:
Tip: To finely chop a large quantity of gingerroot, peel and cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) pieces then pulse in food processor.
Source: Canadian Living Magazine: November 2006
Dec 13,2011 Tried half cup grated and half sliced ginger ... Doubled everything including yeast
But instead of 3 cups sugar I used 2.5 cups
I'm using 4 Grolsch bottles with the resealable tops ... So far I've tasted the pre-yeast mix and it's yummy ... Now I have to wait to see what 24 hours at room temperature does to it.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
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Friday, November 18, 2011
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
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Aquarium Algae Eaters
Hypostomus plecostomus.
Plecos are ideal in a very large tank ( 300 liters and up ), with other large feature fish. Include some drift wood for them to use as a resting place and retreat. They are nocturnal so it is usually best to feed them at night time.
Omnivorous. They do eat algae. As well green foods such as lettuce and peas, cucumbers, plus vegetable-based flake foods. Will also accept small live or frozen foods.
They will eat any fish that can fit into their mouth. Also, they have been know to latch onto the side of larger fish. They can be quitedestructive when moving around the tank, lashing plants and dislodging rocks with a swipe of their powerful tails.
Plecos will often eat the plants in the aquarium.
They grow up to 60 cm, need a pH around 7 and temperature 25'C.
Photo by Dusko Bojic
Clothes Layering - Mountain Equipment Co-op
Clothes Layering
What's the secret to staying warm and comfortable in the outdoors? Clothes layering. Layers allow you to build a tiny microclimate that surrounds your body and can be adapted to moisture, wind, temperature, and exertion.
Base Layer
The inner-most layer is critical because it's in direct contact with your skin. Base layers (also known as underwear) should transport moisture away from the skin and disperse it to the air or outer layers where it can evaporate. Because water is a good heat conductor, damp garments draw precious heat away from your body. Even in conditions above freezing, this rapid heat loss can cause a dangerous drop in your body's core temperature.
The best base layer materials are synthetics (polypropylene and polyester). These are light and strong, absorb very little water, and are quick to dry. Silk is lovely and cool against the skin when it's hot, but is not an excellent choice for wintery conditions. Seamless or flat-seam garments lie flat and won't press into your skin under a harness or pack. Base layers should fit snugly without being constricting.
Base layers are available in light, medium, and heavy weights. Light layers suit aerobic activity where sweat dispersal is paramount. Midweight underwear provides moisture control and insulation for stop-and-go activities. Heavy layers are best in very cold conditions, or when you're relatively inactive.
Mid-Layer
The mid-layer provides insulation and continues the transportation of moisture from the inner layer. To slow heat loss, this layer must be capable of retaining the warmth generated by your body. Wool and synthetics are well suited to this because the structure of the fibres creates small air spaces that trap molecules of warm air.
Additional features, such as pit zippers and full-length front zippers, allow venting. As with the inner layer, this layer should be snug but not constricting.
Outer Layer
The outer layer protects you from the elements and should allow air to circulate and excess moisture to escape. For dry conditions, a breathable (uncoated) wind shell or a smooth-surfaced soft shell may be all you need. If you expect conditions to be more severe, a waterproof (coated) rain jacket might be adequate. A shell made of a breathable and waterproof fabric, such as Gore-Tex, will protect you from wind and rain, and allow water vapour to escape.
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