Food and Drinks..

There is no love sincere than the love of Food ...& (Drinks)-George Bernard Shaw

I have a passion for food and drinks!!!!And also would like to be an amateur cook....
I am just writing this blog topic is because recently I got inspired by a great joke. I had gone to a restaurant with my sister. We ordered a wanton soup,(my sister likes soups very much) even I too like but I cant tolerate with the spicy soups.Wanton soup was ok, though it did not taste well.second try was a reshmi kabab. It was too pathetic, could not even bite a bit.I stopped eating those kababs there itself.But my sister was just exploring that(like how Nigella is eating her own food!!!)I was wondering how can she eat those kababs.. I just given her a hint that the kabab is not good , "why are you harrassing your own taste buds...If you do not like that food still you eat then the body won't accept that food ... Some hormones will be created from body to brain then the taste buds wont produce any enzymes..." I given a detail explanation. But suddenly my sister told that ".. yah that is true ,but again some hormones will be created from brain to taste buds then will say . You are going to pay anyways , so eat it!!!"...It was so funny ..

One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well. ----Virginia Woolf

After this incident I thought of writing something about Food and drinks which I know , and which became part of my food habits..

Raagi Porridge:
Something different dish(Meant for kids:) ) but still I love the taste.Typical Karnataka people(Even andhra People also) always eat Raagi Mudda/raagi Balls.I have seen my Telugu friend was making raagi balls with Peanut Chutney .Mmm I think It is so yummy ...It is a good source of minerals & vitamins. Preparation: Boil one cup of milk and when it boils mix the raagi powder and ghee as well , let it boil till it became a smooth paste without lumps.finally put some raisins,cardamom powder and sugar ... and just enjoy the hot dish...

Rice Flakes/Roasted Flakes(Poha/Aval)
Again It is also a nutrtional food contains Protein,Calium,Iron.in kerala it is a traditional snack-'Aval Nanachathu'.It is also easy to preapre ,I use Matta rice flakes , with jaggery and grated coconut .Just blend it well with your hand . The more you blend ,more the taste .If you want a flavour just put little bit of cardamom powder.(To make it soft you can use warm milk).Even you can add little ghee for taste

Soups:-Worries go down better with soup. ~Jewish Proverb
Would love to eat the hot little spicy soup...
Tomato Soup,Basil & Badam Soup,Veg Soup , Pea Soup,Pasta Soup,Wanton soup,Potato Soup,Chicken soup, etc

Green Tea: whenever I get time , I prepare and drink green Tea, I really enjoy that aroma when it get boils...Green Tea is rich in antioxidants and helps to reduce the weight.The greenish-yellow tea has a green, slightly astringent flavor close to the taste of the fresh leaf.It has lots of health benefits like,It lowers total cholesterol levels,green tea drinkers may have lower chances of heart disease ,helps in getting relief from influenza and diarrhea,relieves stress and dpression.And moreover It is very good for a person who is suffering from diabetes and also inhibits the growth of cancer cells .Really very easy to make ,Just boil the water and put the green tea bags/long leaf green Tea(I use Tetley's green Tea). and close the vessel with a lid and off the stove after 5 min.just pour it in a cup with sugar , and also put some honey and drink it ....(u can also put Ginger or Lemon or fresh/dried Mint leaves in the boiling water if the tea pack doesn't contain any natural flavours)


Dry Fruits & Nuts-Dates,Anjeer,Raisins,Cashew Nuts,Almonds,Pista,Peanuts
Strawberry Shake:"I think they should put a warning label on strawberries: 'Caution: tastes nothing like a strawberry milkshake'." — Ryan Kaplan.
This I love .... Easy to make;In a blender combine,1 cup fresh strawberry,Frozen Milk,Sugar.Blend untill it comes smooth..Adding ice cream is optional.
Irish Cream- I had this lovely drink when I went to my friend's home,But I do not know the exact recipe, I could remember the ingradients that they have told me, Irish whiskey,chocolate, condenced milk,Cream,and vanilla extract

Wine:Food without wine is a corpse; wine without food is a ghost; united and well mitched they are as body and soul, living partners. ----Andre Simon

Already tasted;
Cabernet Shiraz-Red wine-(I like it )
Have to taste;
14 Hands - Merlot. A classic Merlot from Washington State.
has flavours of cherry and berry flavors
14 Hands - Cabernet Sauvignon-black currant and dark cherry ,great dinner companion.
Henry Estate - MERLOT-black cherries and black pepper,paired with beef, lamb, Italian dishes and chocolate.
Eola Hills - Oregon Merlot-Rich smoky plum aromas yield to cherry and cassis,Enjoy with grilled meats or try matching it with pastas or our soft, ripened brie!
Eola Hills - LODI ZINFANDEL-flavors of berries and chocolate,will complement savory red meat dishes or Italian cuisine
Hinman Vineyards - Oregon Rogue Red.-ripe blackberry and juicy cherry flavors.,rich, spicy blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, and Malbec
Giradet - GRAND ROUGE-Dry red wine(grapes) ,an excellent choice for your daily enjoyment, is versatile on a wide variety of occasions.
Chateau Bianca- Oregon Gluhwein.-Glow Wine,holiday spiced wine that can be served warm or chilled.
Foris - Rogue Valley Fly-Over Red.-blend ofMerlot ,Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet-Franc
Abacela - Tempranillo.-rare wine(The grapes were hand picked at optimal ripeness, destemmed and fermented to dryness over 14 days. The wine was cellared in small French and American oak casks for 19 months. The result is a big, dark wine that exhibits classic Tempranillo characteristics. Only 460 cases were made.
Abacela - Vintner's Blend-red table wine -with succulent red and black fruit aroma, spiciness and flavors comprised predominately of Tempranillo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Red Door Cellars - Pinot Noir.-It's a fruity, easy to drink Pinot noir, with red raspberry in both the scent and flavor.
Wine by Joe (Dobbs Jr.) – Pinot Noir.-"Really good",
Saginaw Vineyard - Pinot Noir.-Full of rich flavors of blackberry, cherry and vanilla with a touch of oak
Elk Cove Vineyards – Pinot Noir.-grapes concentration and depth of flavor
Kitara Vineyards – Pinot Noir.-cherry and raspberry
Chateau Vue Du Pont -Another !@#% Merlot
Spangler Vineyards - Reserve Merlot. -A powerful yet balanced wine, bursting with dark fruit, a delicate hint of cocoa and just a touch of spicy oak
Blue Heron - PINOT NOIR-black cherry, currants, berries, and plum,complex flavors of earth, leather, tobacco, mushroom and spice.
(Source wikipedia)
Healthy Diet
Upon arising-Glass of water with juice of half lemon(optional)
Break Fast - Any juicy fruit;Apple,Mango,Papaya,Grapes,berries,Cornflakes or oats or broken wheat food or slice of whole meal bread with butter or Roti Prepared of Wheat/Bajra/Jowari/Ragi(All contains Calcium)
Mid Morning-Orange or peer jiuce
Fruits-3Types of fruit a day
Citrus-Orange/Sweet Lemon
Filling-Apple/Guava/Peer
Cleansing-Papaya/Pineapple
Lunch
Vegetables-Raw/Cooked Vegetables
Salads with Carrot,Cabbage,Beetroot,Tomatoes+ lemon ,olive oil,salt and pepper
Mixed Vegetable Juice-Tomatoes+ Carrots+Beetroot+bottleguard
Cup of Rice with roti or 2 Wheat bread with steamed leafy vegetable(Spinach/Fenugreek/Carrot) or sandwitch
Glass of Butter Milk/yogurt
Mid Afternoon-Coconut water /Apple Juice
Dinner :One cup strained veg soup, Baked potatoes,one leafy vegetable,Steamed Fish and Roti
Before Retiring-A glass of hot milk with saffron/honey