Lambert Ewers

There is really only one all natural cat food, and that's the one your cat's ancestors evolved on. The same one that wild cats still eat. Cats digestion is perfectly suited to this diet. It's easy and quick to digest and provides cats with all their nutritional needs. However, different interpretations of this diet can come up with some strange connotations. Here's how to make sure you follow nature's guidance, within the constraints of a busy lifestyle. There are probably only five basic essentials to ensure a healthy and nutritious diet: - the meat must be good quality - the meat must be fresh - the meat must be raw - the meat must contain bones - the diet must consist mainly of meat and...

I'd like to give you a few simple reminders about food safety, September being National Food Safety Education Month. Sometimes we take food safety for granted ... keeping leftovers out a bit too long until we get around to putting it away; leaving hot food at room temperature for hours until all the company has arrived; or taking a chance on eating ten day old take-out because "it smells okay"! Here are five food safety tips to keep you and your family from getting food poisoning: 1. Cook food thoroughly: This means using a meat thermometer when cooking meat, fish, or chicken. All meats should be cooked to at least 145 degrees--even if rare--but poultry and pork should be cooked to at least 165...

Stir-frying is an Asian technique for cooking meat and vegetables quickly so that they retain texture and flavor. Stir-frying typically involves a quick sauté over high heat, occasionally followed by a brief steam in a flavored sauce. Although the regional cuisines of China and other Asian countries vary in flavors and ingredients, the unifying link between them is the wok as the primary cooking vessel. The wok evolved centuries ago as a result of fuel shortages. Its rounded shape and long sloping sides provide an extended cooking surface, which may be heated to very high temperatures with little fuel. Although the wok is most commonly associated with the technique of stir-frying, it can be used to...

What exactly is a pressure cooker, and why use one? Well, by increasing the pressure on the water in the cooker you increase its boiling point, so this means that when you do cook the food you are cooking it at a much higher temperature, so it gets cooked much faster than with other traditional methods. This makes them the cookers of choice for many restaurants, allowing them to get meals cooked and served as fast as possible, with no decrease in quality. Another version is the microwave pressure cooker, which makes it even faster by combining the technology. Here are some things to know. How it works A normal pressure cooker uses your stove to heat the device, but this simply goes in your microwave...

The term Barbecue has many meanings. First it refers to the method of slowly cooking meat over smoking wood, hot coals or a propane gas grill. Typically the application of a marinade, spice rub, or basting sauce combined with the cooking method results in differing flavors of the meat being cooked. However, Barbecue not only refers to the meat and cooking apparatus; a Barbecue is a Social Gathering. SOCIAL GATHERINGS As a social gathering Barbecue originated in the Southeast. Outdoor cooking combined with traditional outdoor games and activities combine for an afternoon of fun. Since the traditional Barbecue cooking is a slow process as the meat absorbs flavors from smoking wood, coals and topical...

With Memorial Day around the corner, most Americans are thinking camping, barbequing, long weekends, and time to spend with the family. Barbequing seems to hold its fair share of space in American minds as is evidenced by all of the many cooking shows on cable TV that feature the culinary mastery of cooking meat to tender perfection over hot coals or a propane flame. The history of American barbecue runs deep through cultural diversity and social norms of the Civil War era, and even prior to that. In fact, barbeque in American history is almost as old as American history itself. Barbeque today remains as unique as the region in where it is prepared. In the South, meat usually consists of mutton and...

With my busy schedule I often find myself eating out more than I should. The convenience is great but the risks could be plentiful. It all comes down to the lack of control. When we are cooking in our own kitchen it's easy to cautious about food preparation and handling. But in restaurants this process is usually in the hands of someone we don't know. It's not uncommon for people to experience food poisoning several times in their lives. The symptoms include stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting. You'll also feel weak and may even run a fever. It lasts a day, sometimes two, and then you feel better. People often recognize these symptoms as a 24-hour stomach virus. The reason why we mistaken food...

Marinades have always been used by people for cooking meat even centuries ago. Different kinds of spices and oils have been used to give different flavors to the meat. Today marinades are used as meat flavoring and tenderizer. There is no historical account to tell how the marinades were discovered. One theory states that it could have been discovered accidentally when someone was making the best preservative for the meat. There are many kinds of steak marinades. Almost everyone has their version of the best steak marinade. There are basically four ingredients that make the best steak marinade delicious. The best steak marinade can make the meat tender and achieve an even flavor. Other people like...

Minerals are necessary for your body's life giving biochemical processes to function correctly. As you age it is important to understand the function of minerals in relation to your health in order to guard against unnecessary illness and disease. Minerals are chemical elements that are found in the Earths crust. They are absorbed by plant life through the soil and make their way into the human body via the plants and animals we eat. Minerals can't be manufactured in the body and have to be acquired from the diet. Mineral deficiency may be more widespread than vitamin deficiency. This is because the use of chemical fertilizer to grow food crops has reduced the amount of natural minerals absorbed by...

The following wines are all considered 90+ point wines, and all have been rated highly by various sources. They are all different varieties, from different regions, but they have one thing in common. They can all be found for under $20. Don't spend a fortune on wine this holiday season before you try these winners: 1. Sh. Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling, 2007 This is my favorite Riesling bar none. It is made in Columbia Valley, Washington, and exhibits the crisp acidity typical to the region (2007 was the best year for this type of wine in over 5 years). Orange and lime aromas and flavors are present, along with mineral notes. Rated highly by Wine Enthusiast, Connoisseurs Guide, and many others, this...

Istanbul joins Europe to Asia. It is one of the most exotic and exciting cities that you'll find anywhere. It has heaps of real tourist attractions, it is relatively safe to travel around and if you apply yourself, it can be remarkably inexpensive. The city has the full range of tourist hotels that range from the cheap bedsitters around the Sirkeci railway station and Taksim Square. Plan to arrive early to check out any low cost accommodation standards vary considerably. The best family run establishments offer terrific value and after you've stayed a few days and you'll feel like one of the family. There are lots of three and four star boutique hotels with a variety of oriental themes. At the top...

Do you like to sleep in? Tummy growling? Guests in town? Need a special meal for a special day, such as Mother's Day? A bit like breakfast, a bit like lunch, Sunday brunch is a popular Pittsburgh tradition. From buffet style to sit-down, and from less than $10 to well over $30, there are plenty of options for brunch in Pittsburgh. Grand Concourse Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA (412) 261-1717 A favorite of locals, the main dining room in the beautifully restored P&LE railroad station is packed each Sunday for its popular brunch. A wonderful place to take out-of-town visitors, the Grand Concourse is awe-inspiring with its beautiful stained glass ceiling and picture-perfect riverfront view of downtown...

Are you trying to lose belly fat? The solution may be with the foods you are eating. In this article, you will learn The Top 5 Foods to Lose Belly Fat! But, first there are a few other things you need to do in order to get a flat belly: Eat every 3-4 hours Your stomach should not be left empty for many hours. Skipping meals causes excessive hunger, which leads to greater food consumption. According to the experts, even the smell of food can cause a secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach and worsen bloating. You don't need to consume large quantities of food. Even a toast or some fruit between meals will be sufficient. Chew your food well and slowly Do not swallow foods without chewing...

EGUSI SOUP IN OLIVE OIL INGREDIENTS Meat - according to your budget or if you prefer Chicken or Turkey 1 cup of shelled Egusi seeds 1 medium sized dry fish. 1 medium sized smoked fish (catfish or any suitable variety) 1 medium sized stockfish 1 large onion 6 Red Peppers (chili) - blended. 3 Large red pepper - blended 1 cup of Crayfish - blended 2 soup spoonful of Goya brand olive oil. 2 Maggi Salt 1 bunch of Ugu Bitterleaf (washed and bitterness completely squeezed out). PREPARATION All kitchen disinfection, cleansing and preparation of ingredients before cooking is duly observed. Roast Egusi seeds on a tray in an oven for about 20 mins (this helps to reduce the oily effect) and allow to cool and...

Most cat pet owners like to give cats the food that is recommended by vets and health experts, basically food that can be bought from supermarkets with pictures of carts on them. These foods while giving your cat a complete diet do not provide enough variation and flavour. The cat may be deprived of some juicy and tasty meals if all it gets is those dry food packets. Cats really like raw and smoked fish, they can smell them a long distance away. I have given smoked fish to my cat tons of times and she loves it. It really surprises me how much more food my cat eats when its not the food that is made for cats only. Cooked meat is also another tasty alternative. Chicken especially is what cats love...

Origin and Planting: Water yam (D. Alata Linn) is one of the oldest food crops so far. It belongs to the family of Monocotyledonous plants. It originated in South-East Asia in Burma. From there it spreads to India, Malaysia, Indonesia and Eastern part of South-East Asia. It served as food for voyagers and was thereby spread to the parts of the tropics. Immigrants from India and Malaysia introduced it to Madagascar from where it was introduced into East Africa in the 16th Century. It was introduced to West African countries by the Portuguese and Spanish. Today, water yam is the most widely distributed of all the yams, being grown in all parts of the tropics. It is the most extensively cultivated...

At one time, stomach cancer was the most common type of cancer known in the United States. As the years progressed, the disease became less common among patients. While there are no definitive answers as to why, it's thought to be related to the decline in salted or smoked food intake. Even with the decline in cases, this disease still presents a serious problem throughout the nation and the rest of the world. While studies are unclear, some experts recommend a balanced diet to fighting against cancer development. In addition, researchers believe that damaged DNA in the stomach cells may lead to cancer. A large majority of individuals are infected by a bacteria known as H. pylori, which resides in...

For many people, one of the best things in life is smoking meat in the great outdoors. This, along with spending time with friends and family during one of these outings just cannot be beat. To make sure that you get the most enjoyment out of these experiences, you need to be careful in selecting the correct kind of smoker. There are many manufacturers on the market today and one of the leaders is Bradley. They offer a large range of smokers that will fit the needs of most smoker chefs. The quality and technology of their products is known around the world. And, if outdoor smoking is something that you will be doing on a fairly regular basis, it would be a good investment to purchase a Bradley...

There is an oft-held perception about the raw food diet that you are going to have to deprive yourself of a lot of different and important areas of a healthy diet, and if you are the athletic type, number one on your list of concerns is likely protein. After all, without a solid supply of protein in your diet, your athletic endeavors will suffer the consequences. But fear not, there are plenty of ways to eat raw, get the protein you need, and keep your sporting engine running at maximum capacity. Nuts are the first food item that most people would think of when they hear about protein in a raw food diet. No matter what variety of nut you choose, there is plenty of protein to help build a healthy...

Whether you have a career in food preparation, entertain privately, or just cook for your family, food handling has some science to it that you should know. What with hearing a story in the news every other day about yet another Salmonella or E. Coli outbreak, we could all stand to hear a refresher course in the sanitary preparing of food. Handling food Wash and dry hands thoroughly before handling food. Always use clean kitchen utensils for handling foods. Keep raw and cooked food apart at all times. Apply this especially to raw meat, fish, and poultry. Keep these away from cooked foods and ready-to-eat foods. Wash and dry hands, utensils, cutting boards, knives, and flat surfaces thoroughly after...

It's an annual pilgrimage and it takes place usually on the second weekend in June and it's considered to be the greatest British sporting event held on foreign soil. Thousands of perfectly rational Englishmen (and some ladies) squeeze a small amount of belongings into a classic or performance sportscars and head south. It's a time of year when the cargo on the cross channel ferries is actually more valuable than the ferry itself. Many locals line the road and watch the steady procession down to the venue affectionately known as La Sarthe. If you haven't worked it out, I'm talking about the city of Le Mans, 3 hours in land from the northern coast of France where they hold the most famous motor race...

hat special client or that special secretary, a corporate gift basket is a great way to make someone feel important. From making a good first impression, to thanking a client and letting them know that their business matters, to rewarding your employees for a job well done, gift giving is important in the corporate world. Corporate gift giving can be tricky, with some customers or business associates having policies limiting the monetary value of what they may accept, personal preference, and even allergies playing a part in choosing the perfect corporate gift basket. The easiest way to find out what is an acceptable gift and within company policy is to call your customer.s company and ask to speak...

The evening sun was a burnt orange ball sliding beneath the horizon on Pensacola Bay. Various aromas of hamburgers, smoked sausages, boiled corn and barbequed ribs filled the park. Just across the street in the bay, a barge was anchored in the water which would provide fireworks for the night. Even an occasional whiff of sweat and suntan oil from hundreds of mingled bodies simmering in the late afternoon evening sun added to the anticipation of tonight's program. Home of the Pensacola Naval Air Station, there was very little standing room as the huge crowd listened to local and military dignitaries give mini-speeches about America and the sacrifices our young men and women had undergone in order...

-- End Ad Box ---> One of the beauties of Toronto is its diversity, the fact that hundreds of ethnic groups from all over the world congregate here in this metropolis and give their distinct flavour to this urban mosaic of cultures. Since I had already taken my European visitors on a walking tour of downtown, covering most of the main sights, as well as on a bicycling tour of Toronto's waterfront, I decided it was time to show them some of Toronto's residential neighbourhoods for an authentic feel of the city away from the big tourist sites. We started in the East end and drove through East York, an up and coming neighbourhood, originally working class, where many of the older bungalows are now...

Regardless of whether a company uses Outsourced IT or in house employees, eventually executives will be called upon to make an IT decision. The server needs a new hard drive; the network needs new switches; the acronym of the day is being acrimonious. Executives need to handle these situations well, but in many cases, they aren't comfortable getting technical. This leads to the feeling of being held hostage by IT. The executive can only rubber stamp their recommendation. Even worse, some executives decide not to decide. They play defense and fix only things that are entirely broken. Like night into day, this leads to costlier expenses and downtime. More importantly, technology acts like a utility...

I had heard about the championship for the Casco Viejo soccer league for a few days and decided to make a cameo as the only gringo in the joint: an act I have become quite fond of in Panama. The field sat on the tan seashore of the Old Quarter, overlooking the palm tree-studded Causeway and sparkling Bridge of the Americas. The experience was a riot, both literally and figuratively. It was far more organized (at the beginning) than I anticipated. Two referees, matching uniforms, and even official little ball boys who raced after errant shots as if they were hunting down pieces of soccer gold. Everyone on the beach was drinking beer and eating smoked sausages: big coolers and makeshift grills almost...

td> Planning a romantic dinner for your hunter may sound like a difficult thing to do, but it can be a fantastic way to show him just how much you appreciate the quality food he brings in from his hunting excursions. Choosing the right meal and setting the atmosphere is a must. Even if you got your venison from the local meat market, you can still prepare a tasty, enjoyable meal for the two of you in a romantic setting and appreciate the quality of the food and the company. Choosing the Best Venison Recipe… Virtually any venison recipe will work well when it comes to a romantic dinner, but some may be a better choice than others. Here are some ideas to keep in mind, not only with the meat itself...

With so many different types of cookware to choose from, it is really difficult to decide which cookware will serve you and your family the best. When making a decision on cookware, many new brides and young adults stand confused, not really knowing what they are really looking for. In fact, the first time many couples think about cookware is when they first get home from their honeymoon. Simplicity in the kitchen is key, especially if you are not a gourmet cook. I would like to help you choose the perfect set by considering the make up of the cookware. This is the first in a series of articles that will help you choose that perfect set. To begin, there are 5 basic types of cookware: stainless steel...

To give your dog, or any pet for that matter, a good foundation for a healthy life it is essential to start with proper nutrtion. There are many really horrible, low quality, chemical laden dog foods on the market still today, even though we have become more aware and educated about what to look for when purchasing dog food. Cheaper dog food brands are generally sold at your local grocery store, whereas the higher quality premium dog food brands are found in pet stores, or online at specialty pet stores. Increasing your dog's life span is easily achieved by feeding a properly balanced healthy organic dog food or high premium diet from puppy hood. An all natural healthy diet is as beneficial for your...

Beef jerky is a snack food known at least since ancient Egyptian times. In early times, humans made beef jerky from animal meat that was too big to eat all at once, such as bear, buffalo, or even whales. North American Indians mixed ground dried meat with dried fruit or suet to make "pemmican". "Biltong" is actually a dried meat made in many African countries. Our word "jerky" came from the Spanish word "charque." Beef jerky is a product that is a nutrient-dense meat that has been made lightweight removing moisture by drying. A pound of meat or poultry weighs about four ounces after being made into jerky (most manufacturers will add sugar, spices and other items to help to offset this). Due to the...

It's common knowledge that protein is a very important part of everyone's diet. It promotes muscle growth and recovery from injury. It may not be common knowledge that people suffering from kidney or renal conditions should carefully monitor how much protein they get. They'll need more than the common amount - about two grams daily for each kilogram of their body weight. Alternate Sources of Protein Those who want to be absolutely sure to get the protein they need do not rely on getting it from the food they eat, but from protein supplements. Have you ever seen athletes on television drinking glasses of raw eggs? That's what they did before protein supplements were created because eggs were packed...

Perfect Pairings - February 20, 2009 Bill & Karen Garlough  Trying to fight the winter blues? What this challenging winter calls for is some fun, and nothing is more fun in February than a Mardi Gras party. Mardi Gras has French roots. The first known Mardi Gras was celebrated in Louisiana by early French settlers in 1699. Throughout Louisiana’s history, political and social unrest and even war did not stop Mardi Gras celebrations. It later became known as Carnival and became a legal holiday in Louisiana in 1875. With Mardi Gras’s French heritage, we thought it would be appropriate to pair this cuisine with French wines. Let’s see what works. Wine Basics The classic Mardi Gras dish is...