Snow days offer home chefs a lot of free time.These free hours can be spent trying out new recipes, perfecting favorite dishes or experimenting with new gadgets. They're also good because they provide you with a captive audience, family , neighbors and roomies, to test out and critique those new creations.
One of the biggest deals about a day off is having an actual breakfast with the family. No one is going anywhere so there's not that mad dash to eat and run. This is a great time to try out new egg dishes or perfect your breakfast crepe recipe. Instead of the usual fare you can whip up that new recipe for stuffed French toast as opposed to the regular kind. Add a cup of ham and chives to that waffle mix to create a bed for sunny side up eggs. Try those hoecakes in bacon grease or spicy Mexican hot cocoa.A snow day is always a good time to try out those new gadgets you received for Christmas or picked up at the January white sales.There's no rush and you can sit down and read the appliances instruction as well as browse through the recipe book before the family wakes up. Another good thing about a snow day is that it lets you prep things early on such as crepe batter and diced veggies and then you can go back to bed to sleep for an hour or two.
Most home chefs , both big and little, love to take the time to bake. It's a great day for fresh from the oven cupcakes and cookies (especially for the rest of the family after hours of shoveling or sledding). This is the day to finally give that complicated croissant dough a test because it's all about time and patience.Those spare hours are also needed if you're making and baking bread.Free time can also be helpful in perfecting your merengue recipe or experimenting with even baked Alaska. New ingredients such as whole wheat can be tested out and what better than serving a whole wheat pizza to a crew hungry from a day spent outdoors. Some home chefs can also use a snow day to try out party recipes and tweak them before the actual event.Also it's fun to play , and try new ideas or put spins and twists on everyday recipes.The family can be introduced to panko breadcrumbs coating veggies or chicken wings. Instead of a cup of chicken noodle soup home chefs can offer their brood the more elaborately made apple squash soup.Croque monsieurs can be a more lively supper than just a ham and cheese.Better yet. Get out that brand new fondue pot and give it a test run with some Gruyere and baguette slices.
A snow day is a day that can be spent in the kitchen. Use the time to test and try out different ingredients and ideas. It will be a day off well spent.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Monday, January 26, 2015
Blizzard Basics
Most of New York , New Jersey and even Connecticut are going through Lola, the mega blizzard of 2015. The last few days have been crazy at our local supermarkets as everyone prepares for this behemoth of a storm. Surprisingly a lot of people don't; know how to shop for one.They figure a day in eating snacks and baking slice and bake cookies but its' much more than that. Multi purpose and versatile basics need to be bought .
Bread , milk and eggs are always the three items that always go first. People tend to gravitate towards these, and they are versatile. After all these are the three ingredients needed to make French toast,- a great breakfast after an hour of shoveling. However they're all versatile on their own. Bread can be used to make sandwiches and grilled cheeses but it can also be used as a layer for strata that egg based casserole. Stale bread can be cubed and fried to make croutons .If you feel ambitious you can even make homemade stuffing with it. Eggs can be used for everything from soups to even sauces. Hard boiled eggs make a good snack and provide much needed protein to combat an unshovelled driveway. Milk again is another multiuse food. Use it for real old fashioned hot cocoa but also try it to make delicious cream soups as well as in batters for both sweet and savory dishes. Add lemon juice to it to create buttermilk if you want buttermilk pancakes or buttermilk dressing.
Other blizzard must haves are pancake and waffle mix, especially if you have kids.It's an instant breakfast and can feed a lot. Also there's nothing like starting off a snowy day with fresh , homemade waffles. Pasta should already be in your pantry . Again this is a versatile staple that can be made with tomato sauce , Oriental sauces and veggies or just plain and buttered for a simple evening supper.Boullion cubes are another must. Everyone loves a good homemade soup, whether it has a beef, chicken or veggie base. There's also so much to make from a simple stock. If you're not that ambitious then get a variety of canned soups to accommodate everyone's tastes.Have the freezer stocked too (and if the blizzard knocks your electricity out, just remember it's winter. Store stuff in your car or shed). Margarine and butter should be on the ready as is olive oil.Another should have are ingredients for stews. Stews are easy to make, and filling. They can also be reheated for two days of eating. Make dumplings for even heartier fare. Water should also be a stock up however you ca n boil snow for drinking water if need be.Just makes sure it's fresh fallen and white.
don't be phased by Lola. Instead be prepared foodwise for a few days indoors and away from the supermarket.Yoiu can get through this, well fed with good , homemade and nutritious food.
Bread , milk and eggs are always the three items that always go first. People tend to gravitate towards these, and they are versatile. After all these are the three ingredients needed to make French toast,- a great breakfast after an hour of shoveling. However they're all versatile on their own. Bread can be used to make sandwiches and grilled cheeses but it can also be used as a layer for strata that egg based casserole. Stale bread can be cubed and fried to make croutons .If you feel ambitious you can even make homemade stuffing with it. Eggs can be used for everything from soups to even sauces. Hard boiled eggs make a good snack and provide much needed protein to combat an unshovelled driveway. Milk again is another multiuse food. Use it for real old fashioned hot cocoa but also try it to make delicious cream soups as well as in batters for both sweet and savory dishes. Add lemon juice to it to create buttermilk if you want buttermilk pancakes or buttermilk dressing.
Other blizzard must haves are pancake and waffle mix, especially if you have kids.It's an instant breakfast and can feed a lot. Also there's nothing like starting off a snowy day with fresh , homemade waffles. Pasta should already be in your pantry . Again this is a versatile staple that can be made with tomato sauce , Oriental sauces and veggies or just plain and buttered for a simple evening supper.Boullion cubes are another must. Everyone loves a good homemade soup, whether it has a beef, chicken or veggie base. There's also so much to make from a simple stock. If you're not that ambitious then get a variety of canned soups to accommodate everyone's tastes.Have the freezer stocked too (and if the blizzard knocks your electricity out, just remember it's winter. Store stuff in your car or shed). Margarine and butter should be on the ready as is olive oil.Another should have are ingredients for stews. Stews are easy to make, and filling. They can also be reheated for two days of eating. Make dumplings for even heartier fare. Water should also be a stock up however you ca n boil snow for drinking water if need be.Just makes sure it's fresh fallen and white.
don't be phased by Lola. Instead be prepared foodwise for a few days indoors and away from the supermarket.Yoiu can get through this, well fed with good , homemade and nutritious food.
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Fun Weekend Breakfasts
Weekends are the days to be savored, especially mornings. It's the time when the family is together in a leisurely way and it's a time to enjoy a meal together. Why not make those breakfasts fun. There's so many fun breakfast dishes out there that the whole family can enjoy from eggs to waffles, from pancakes to hot drinks,
Egg dishes are always a breakfast must have. Most families usually go for the easy to make scrambles. These are fun and kids love them however you can remake them into something extraordinary. Try a spinach or pepper scramble. Add three cups of spinach for every two eggs. If you want a cheesy version sprinkle in some Parmesan or cheddar. For a pepper or a confetti scramble add a cup or two of diced red and green peppers for every two eggs. You can also add ham, Italian sausage or the spicy Spanish chorizo to liven them up too. Strata is another great breakfast dish.Think of it as a morning casserole made with eggs bread, cream and whatever else you want in it. This is great for bigger families or if the relatives are visiting.Huevos rancheros is another eggy treat , spicy with the addition of salsa.Avocado chunks cool it off. You can also make breakfast tacos, filling them with bacon sausage eggs and cheddar.Egg sandwiches are always a treat. Try pretzel rolls or croissants instead of the usual English muffins or biscuits. For meats, try proscutto or Black Forest ham sliced wafer thin instead of the usual sausage patty or bacon slices.
Of course waffles always rule the breakfast table. Nothing beats fresh homemade ones> Scratch ones are easy to make.It's just flour and , baking powder mixed with sugar salt and separated eggs. / Most people usually drown them in syrup and butter. For a different spin , use honey and lemon butter or top them with a banana mash and Nutella. You can also make waffle sandwiches with whatever stuffing you like. Kids love pancakes and these are also easy to whip up in just minutes.. Try the Swabian German kratzete which are scrambled pancakes. Make the pancakes as you normally would and as the dough cooks up start cutting up the cakes until they resemble crumbles. Cook until crispy. Most like them with raisins and powdered sugar but they taste just as good with syrup . Traditional pancake lovers will want theirs with blueberries, coconut or chocolate chip. You can also make whole wheat pancakes too.It pays to buy the pancake forms if you have little kids. There's nothing like eating bunny or giraffe cakes. Drinks could be spiced hot cocoa or a hot tea punch.Flavored coffees are fun for the adults ad older kids. Try orange or cranberry sparklers, a mix of juice and seltzer served in a tall glass full of ice.
Weekend breakfasts can be fun. Vary the recipes for more excitement to the morning meal. There's nothing like family bonding over new dishes.
Egg dishes are always a breakfast must have. Most families usually go for the easy to make scrambles. These are fun and kids love them however you can remake them into something extraordinary. Try a spinach or pepper scramble. Add three cups of spinach for every two eggs. If you want a cheesy version sprinkle in some Parmesan or cheddar. For a pepper or a confetti scramble add a cup or two of diced red and green peppers for every two eggs. You can also add ham, Italian sausage or the spicy Spanish chorizo to liven them up too. Strata is another great breakfast dish.Think of it as a morning casserole made with eggs bread, cream and whatever else you want in it. This is great for bigger families or if the relatives are visiting.Huevos rancheros is another eggy treat , spicy with the addition of salsa.Avocado chunks cool it off. You can also make breakfast tacos, filling them with bacon sausage eggs and cheddar.Egg sandwiches are always a treat. Try pretzel rolls or croissants instead of the usual English muffins or biscuits. For meats, try proscutto or Black Forest ham sliced wafer thin instead of the usual sausage patty or bacon slices.
Of course waffles always rule the breakfast table. Nothing beats fresh homemade ones> Scratch ones are easy to make.It's just flour and , baking powder mixed with sugar salt and separated eggs. / Most people usually drown them in syrup and butter. For a different spin , use honey and lemon butter or top them with a banana mash and Nutella. You can also make waffle sandwiches with whatever stuffing you like. Kids love pancakes and these are also easy to whip up in just minutes.. Try the Swabian German kratzete which are scrambled pancakes. Make the pancakes as you normally would and as the dough cooks up start cutting up the cakes until they resemble crumbles. Cook until crispy. Most like them with raisins and powdered sugar but they taste just as good with syrup . Traditional pancake lovers will want theirs with blueberries, coconut or chocolate chip. You can also make whole wheat pancakes too.It pays to buy the pancake forms if you have little kids. There's nothing like eating bunny or giraffe cakes. Drinks could be spiced hot cocoa or a hot tea punch.Flavored coffees are fun for the adults ad older kids. Try orange or cranberry sparklers, a mix of juice and seltzer served in a tall glass full of ice.
Weekend breakfasts can be fun. Vary the recipes for more excitement to the morning meal. There's nothing like family bonding over new dishes.
Friday, January 23, 2015
Home Baking Amp It Up!
Everybody bakes in January. It's a great way of relieving those winter doldrums along with providing yummy treats to the family.However brownies and snickerdoodles can get boring , being made with the same old recipes time after time. It's time to amp up those treats! Make them a little more livelier,a more sophisticated for a different kind of dessert or snack.
Melissa Clark realized this and wrote about zesting up her family's recipe for lemon bars in Wednesday's New York Times Food A Good Appetite section. Lemon bars are nice, easy to make and again a quiet way to end a dinner. They're also a bake sale staple , made by countless moms and tween bakers.. However Ms. Clark gives them a sophisticated turn by creating the filling with olive oil add to the traditional eggs, lemon and sugar.It not only adds flavor but makes the curds glossy and silky.Lemon zest is also added to both it and the crust. For the top there is always confectioners sugar sprinkled on but she adds flaky sea salt. It's an interesting mix of tangy and sweet, silky and salty.Home bakers do have to get a good olive oil.preferably something with fruity undertones to compliment the lemon The sea salt should be flaky. It melts perfectly with the sugar upon biting whereas a more granulated sea salt may not perfectly mesh.
Other baked treats that you can zing up are brownies and cupcakes. Try turning them into mole flavor by adding ancho chli powder or a drop or two of hot sauce (for this I'd heartily recommend Tabanero's Hot Sauce because it has agave in it and no vinegar)You can also make chocolate cake this way too.Add just a sprinkle of confectioner's sugar on top .Icing would be too much however you can whip up a frosting with it. Again add just a tiny amount. Alcohol is another good add in. Of course there are rum cakes, They've been made for centuries. However bakers , both professional and home, are tossing in other spirits to liven up their baking treats. Gin and tonic, that English classic, can be turned into a tasty sweet dessert thanks to adding a good dash of gin and a cup of tonic to the batter .It gives the cake an earthy , green flavor while the added tonic gives the cake's texture a bubbly airy consistency. Stout is also an add, favored by hipsters these days.Again this works best with chocolate because of the drink's dark notes and robust flavor (it would completely overpower vanilla).
Baking is a good pastime during snowy days . However it can be boring.Liven it up with a dash of the unexpected, whether it be olive oil or stout. Those lemon bars and cupcakes will have a life of their own!
Melissa Clark realized this and wrote about zesting up her family's recipe for lemon bars in Wednesday's New York Times Food A Good Appetite section. Lemon bars are nice, easy to make and again a quiet way to end a dinner. They're also a bake sale staple , made by countless moms and tween bakers.. However Ms. Clark gives them a sophisticated turn by creating the filling with olive oil add to the traditional eggs, lemon and sugar.It not only adds flavor but makes the curds glossy and silky.Lemon zest is also added to both it and the crust. For the top there is always confectioners sugar sprinkled on but she adds flaky sea salt. It's an interesting mix of tangy and sweet, silky and salty.Home bakers do have to get a good olive oil.preferably something with fruity undertones to compliment the lemon The sea salt should be flaky. It melts perfectly with the sugar upon biting whereas a more granulated sea salt may not perfectly mesh.
Other baked treats that you can zing up are brownies and cupcakes. Try turning them into mole flavor by adding ancho chli powder or a drop or two of hot sauce (for this I'd heartily recommend Tabanero's Hot Sauce because it has agave in it and no vinegar)You can also make chocolate cake this way too.Add just a sprinkle of confectioner's sugar on top .Icing would be too much however you can whip up a frosting with it. Again add just a tiny amount. Alcohol is another good add in. Of course there are rum cakes, They've been made for centuries. However bakers , both professional and home, are tossing in other spirits to liven up their baking treats. Gin and tonic, that English classic, can be turned into a tasty sweet dessert thanks to adding a good dash of gin and a cup of tonic to the batter .It gives the cake an earthy , green flavor while the added tonic gives the cake's texture a bubbly airy consistency. Stout is also an add, favored by hipsters these days.Again this works best with chocolate because of the drink's dark notes and robust flavor (it would completely overpower vanilla).
Baking is a good pastime during snowy days . However it can be boring.Liven it up with a dash of the unexpected, whether it be olive oil or stout. Those lemon bars and cupcakes will have a life of their own!
Thursday, January 22, 2015
A Good For You Cookbook
The new year is full of resolutions . One of th e most common is to eat well and healthier, Unfortunately that means sacrificing taste and favorite foods. However there's a new book out there to help dieters and the diet conscious enjoy healthy meals and even healthy sweets and snacks.
Good Food For A Healthy Heart is one of the most comprehensive cookbooks out there for create a varied, flavor packed diet.The editors at Good Housekeeping and Hearst have compiled a recipe book that are low everything from low sodium to low cholesterol.. what I love about it are the many tips given about what foods should be eaten as well as their values.Another plus is that all the recipes , even the desserts are under 500 calories each. The editors encourage using herbs and spices instead of salt for flavoring, along with whole grains and lean meats. One of the plusses is the breakfast section. These are not light ,some are downright hearty.There is a yummy one that involves homemade granola made into a parfait with vanilla low fat yogurt. Since this book is also geared in creating healthy kids, there are several smoothie recipes, perfect not just for breakfast but for an afternoon snack.Parents will enjoy the brunch worthy quiches and frittata, made with spinach Swiss chard and cremini mushrooms.
The cookbook has excellent main and side dishes that can be combined to create tasty dinners.All meats are represented and they are made in ways that are both delicious and good for you.Pork is made with caraway and brow sugar. That Italian classic braciole is also in the book,spiced with garlic and parsley, amped up with a grape tomato salsa.There's even that Southern fat bomb chicken fried steak made healthier from canola oil and whole wheat flour.For lovers of the exotic Good Housekeeping throws in a chicken tandoori with a variety of antioxidant boosting spices, from coriander to paprika to cumin vegan recipes abound too, adding lentils and other good veggies to the diet.. Ah yes and those desserts.There's a homemade strawberry ice cream made wit Greek yogurt. Blueberries are added to a tiramisu instead of chocolate There are even made over brownies and my fave merengue. the last spiked with lemon.Jam crumble bars are easy to make ad would be a great afterschool snack.
Good Food For A Healthy Heart should be the go to cookbook for healthy eating.It's full of tantalizing recipes and ideas. Get it now for some good and heart healthy eating
Good Food For A Healthy Heart is one of the most comprehensive cookbooks out there for create a varied, flavor packed diet.The editors at Good Housekeeping and Hearst have compiled a recipe book that are low everything from low sodium to low cholesterol.. what I love about it are the many tips given about what foods should be eaten as well as their values.Another plus is that all the recipes , even the desserts are under 500 calories each. The editors encourage using herbs and spices instead of salt for flavoring, along with whole grains and lean meats. One of the plusses is the breakfast section. These are not light ,some are downright hearty.There is a yummy one that involves homemade granola made into a parfait with vanilla low fat yogurt. Since this book is also geared in creating healthy kids, there are several smoothie recipes, perfect not just for breakfast but for an afternoon snack.Parents will enjoy the brunch worthy quiches and frittata, made with spinach Swiss chard and cremini mushrooms.
The cookbook has excellent main and side dishes that can be combined to create tasty dinners.All meats are represented and they are made in ways that are both delicious and good for you.Pork is made with caraway and brow sugar. That Italian classic braciole is also in the book,spiced with garlic and parsley, amped up with a grape tomato salsa.There's even that Southern fat bomb chicken fried steak made healthier from canola oil and whole wheat flour.For lovers of the exotic Good Housekeeping throws in a chicken tandoori with a variety of antioxidant boosting spices, from coriander to paprika to cumin vegan recipes abound too, adding lentils and other good veggies to the diet.. Ah yes and those desserts.There's a homemade strawberry ice cream made wit Greek yogurt. Blueberries are added to a tiramisu instead of chocolate There are even made over brownies and my fave merengue. the last spiked with lemon.Jam crumble bars are easy to make ad would be a great afterschool snack.
Good Food For A Healthy Heart should be the go to cookbook for healthy eating.It's full of tantalizing recipes and ideas. Get it now for some good and heart healthy eating
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Kimchi Homey And Exotic In One Dish
Kimchi is a Korean classic and staple.It's also making its' way into America kitchens too.It's relatively easy to make and it can be used as an ingredient and as a side. Best of all you don't need an ancient recipe to make your own You don't even have to bury it in your back yard as once dictated.It's as simple to make as salad or pickles.
David Tanis explored this in today's A City Kitchen in the New York Times Wednesday Food section,Kim chi is Korean soul food, (no pun intended).Once made it can be used as a side with Korean barbecue or with steamed rice.It can also be added to ramyun noodle soup.There is even a soup, called jigae or chigae that has the pickled cabbage as the main ingredient along with pork belly. Kimchi is also used in making the shrimp laced noodle cakes, giving them a tart kick.True Yankee foods can also be livened up with it. Ladle it instead of chili on hot dogs.Trya big dollop with pork chops instead of the usual sauerkraut.It can even be used in a paella as Chef Russ Moore did in his restaurant Camino in Oakland CA. He is half Koran and uses his mother's recipes to create interesting fusion dishes.
Kimchi is made from various veggies/ No one recipe is the definitive one. Mr. Tanis gives us one that has mustard greens and bean sprouts. The must add in are Korean anchovy sauce,gochugaru , Korean red pepper flakes and red pepper paste or gochujang.sugar is also added to temper the taste. You can make an instant one which only takes five minutes or traditional one which is now stored in the fridge for a few months. Some purists do bury their kimchi in the ground. Many believe that doing so give it extra flavor however there is some called a kimchi fridge.It sort of looks like a wine cooler or mini fridge and can store two or three containers along with wine or beer too. (when not storing kimchi it can be used to chill and store.alcohol). Now is the time to make kimchi, winter cabbages are the best to use as a base. You can even try Savoy and Chinese cabbages together along with adding cabbages, mushrooms and even onions.
Kimchi may be a Korean standard but it's soon to an American one too. It's a tasty blend of spices and veggies , perfect for noodle dishes and soups. Create your own blend of this side.It'll add and expand your culinary experience
David Tanis explored this in today's A City Kitchen in the New York Times Wednesday Food section,Kim chi is Korean soul food, (no pun intended).Once made it can be used as a side with Korean barbecue or with steamed rice.It can also be added to ramyun noodle soup.There is even a soup, called jigae or chigae that has the pickled cabbage as the main ingredient along with pork belly. Kimchi is also used in making the shrimp laced noodle cakes, giving them a tart kick.True Yankee foods can also be livened up with it. Ladle it instead of chili on hot dogs.Trya big dollop with pork chops instead of the usual sauerkraut.It can even be used in a paella as Chef Russ Moore did in his restaurant Camino in Oakland CA. He is half Koran and uses his mother's recipes to create interesting fusion dishes.
Kimchi is made from various veggies/ No one recipe is the definitive one. Mr. Tanis gives us one that has mustard greens and bean sprouts. The must add in are Korean anchovy sauce,gochugaru , Korean red pepper flakes and red pepper paste or gochujang.sugar is also added to temper the taste. You can make an instant one which only takes five minutes or traditional one which is now stored in the fridge for a few months. Some purists do bury their kimchi in the ground. Many believe that doing so give it extra flavor however there is some called a kimchi fridge.It sort of looks like a wine cooler or mini fridge and can store two or three containers along with wine or beer too. (when not storing kimchi it can be used to chill and store.alcohol). Now is the time to make kimchi, winter cabbages are the best to use as a base. You can even try Savoy and Chinese cabbages together along with adding cabbages, mushrooms and even onions.
Kimchi may be a Korean standard but it's soon to an American one too. It's a tasty blend of spices and veggies , perfect for noodle dishes and soups. Create your own blend of this side.It'll add and expand your culinary experience
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Your Kitchen Your Pharmacy
Sadly most of us will either get a virus or a cold before the winter ends. we'll be running to the doctor or pharmacy to pick up all sorts of pills and potions. However you can easily look to your kitchen to find remedies. There are some good recipes and ingredients to get you those sick days.
Stomach viruses are in full force right now. These are the worst, leaving their hosts nauseous and weak. One of the best ways to deal with it is fresh ginger tea. Ginger is wonderful for soothing any stomach ailment from flu to indigestion. I always recommend having a few ginger roots in the fridge. For the tea cut the root into sizeable pieces in a cup or mug . Pour boiling water over them and let steep for few minutes. Drink hot. If the flavor is too strong , add some honey to temper it.. Another must have is rice. This calms the stomach too.Make it plain or for more flavor add a cube of veggie,chicken or beef boullion. Probably in a day or two you'll be feeing more puckish, . This is the time to reintroduce your stomach to food agian.Mashed potatoes and pasta should be the first foods. These are bland and can be livened up with butter and a little salt and pepper. You can then work your way up to chicken and turkey sandwiches made with dry toast.
Colds and fevers are other nasty winter woes.Again look to your kitchen for relief. Citrus is a big help.Home made lime, lemon or orange ade is always good and when chilled feels wonderful on a raspy throat freeze the juice in Popsicle molds for all natural treats. Lemon and even orange in hot tea is the perfect soother. You can go another route and add cayenne pepper to blow out those clogged nostrils (sorry for that gross mental picture). The heat helps to loosen mucus (again sorry for the eww factor)and makes it easier for breathing. Don't buy the whole peppers, get it in the dried powder form at your local GNC. Be very very prudent with how much you put in.Too much and you can have a fireball in your throat. A small pinch can work nicely. You can also add it to chili or taco fillings too. Of course nothing beats a steaming bowl of fresh made chicken soup. it's both medicinal and a comfort food. Add superfoods like kale,carrots and onions to make it more healthier.
Your kitchen is better than a drugstore. Most herbs and spices have medicinal qualities that can get your through this cold and flu season.Use them. They are your arsenal in this war of gems.
Stomach viruses are in full force right now. These are the worst, leaving their hosts nauseous and weak. One of the best ways to deal with it is fresh ginger tea. Ginger is wonderful for soothing any stomach ailment from flu to indigestion. I always recommend having a few ginger roots in the fridge. For the tea cut the root into sizeable pieces in a cup or mug . Pour boiling water over them and let steep for few minutes. Drink hot. If the flavor is too strong , add some honey to temper it.. Another must have is rice. This calms the stomach too.Make it plain or for more flavor add a cube of veggie,chicken or beef boullion. Probably in a day or two you'll be feeing more puckish, . This is the time to reintroduce your stomach to food agian.Mashed potatoes and pasta should be the first foods. These are bland and can be livened up with butter and a little salt and pepper. You can then work your way up to chicken and turkey sandwiches made with dry toast.
Colds and fevers are other nasty winter woes.Again look to your kitchen for relief. Citrus is a big help.Home made lime, lemon or orange ade is always good and when chilled feels wonderful on a raspy throat freeze the juice in Popsicle molds for all natural treats. Lemon and even orange in hot tea is the perfect soother. You can go another route and add cayenne pepper to blow out those clogged nostrils (sorry for that gross mental picture). The heat helps to loosen mucus (again sorry for the eww factor)and makes it easier for breathing. Don't buy the whole peppers, get it in the dried powder form at your local GNC. Be very very prudent with how much you put in.Too much and you can have a fireball in your throat. A small pinch can work nicely. You can also add it to chili or taco fillings too. Of course nothing beats a steaming bowl of fresh made chicken soup. it's both medicinal and a comfort food. Add superfoods like kale,carrots and onions to make it more healthier.
Your kitchen is better than a drugstore. Most herbs and spices have medicinal qualities that can get your through this cold and flu season.Use them. They are your arsenal in this war of gems.
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