Live Mindfully
Cucumber and avocado sushi! These rolls are easy to make and you can add either fake crab or smoked salmon. Serve with teriyaki or soy sauce and wasabi! Ingredients 1 cup sushi rice (short grain, sticky) 1 cup water (or cook according to your rice cooker or the package of race) 1/4 cup rice vinegar…
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Butter Chicken which is a rich, aromatic tomato-based curry made with tender chicken. I used chicken breasts for this because it’s what I had in the fridge but boneless chicken thighs will also work well. The nice thing about this curry is that it cooks in 30-45 minutes and the marinating can happen overnight and…
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You never need a reason for lamb chops. If cooked well, they are super delicious and hearty and if cooked smartly, they are healthy as well. I had devised this recipe one a Tuesday when my oven was mot working and I just HAD TO eat chops (yup, such a craving exists). So I used…
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The gadgets and tools that fill your kitchen can do more than help you get meals on the table — they can help you and your loved ones eat more healthfully. Black cast-iron skillets and pots can do everything their metal counterparts can, and they’re known for their durability and ability to maintain heat evenly.…
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Preparing a good roast chicken is tough. Especially if you like your meat to be non-dry and appetizing; and that’s exactly the problem when one thinks of attempting roast chicken. Ideally it shouldn’t be too dry or too soft and of course, the meat shouldn’t taste like boiled chicken. And after many attempts, I have…
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Menopause can be one of the most challenging stages of a woman’s life. As raging hormones take over your life, you could start feeling too overwhelmed to handle even simple every day activities and on some days just wish you could go in to hibernation where you don’t have to put up with annoying neighbours…
Read MoreLamb meat is healthy and flavourful, while also being an excellent source of high quality protein. Unlike more ‘mature’ meats, it’s low in saturated fats and high in iron, hence making it a healthy indulgence. An average portion of lamb meat provides 45% of daily requirement of zinc which is essential for a healthy immune…
Read MoreThe sheer scale of ordering food online is staggering! Where before you rummaged for dog-eared flyers in desk drawer for a restaurants phone number, you now have access to every restaurant that delivers food… IN THE WORLD (subject to whether they deliver to you off course, be reasonable). So, yes there are rules and they…
Read MoreWhat makes a perfect burger? I think it’s the ratio of meat to veggies. Too meaty and it tastes like steak (which is not good since it’s not a steak) and too many vegetables and it ends up tasting like a salad with bread. Since I have not managed to find the perfect burger at…
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Sweets are bad. Sugar is like crack. Give up sugar and feel better. Sugar is killing us, How many times have we heard lines that that? Too many times. But it’s the holidays and maybe, just maybe we can take a break from compulsive behavior to eat ‘right’ and take a break. And what better…
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