When shopping • Choose packages that are cold and tightly wrapped for freshness. • Check the ‘best before’ dates. • If you want a smaller portion, ask at the meat counter and they can cut one for you; this minimizes concerns about how to store extra meat. When storing meat … Read more
Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa) is a type of citrus that is native to the Philippines. It is also known as calamondin, Panama orange or acid orange. It is very sour hence its popularity as souring agent for sinigang and sawsawan (dipping sauces). It is also one of the more common backyard … Read more
A local Lahori festive specialty, Katlama (pori base prepared with May’da i.e white flour) topped with Basin (gram flour) mixed with herbs and spices, and fried in oil in a flat iron pan of giant size (absolutely not for calorie conscious folks!!). No matter where you buy it, Katlama always … Read more
Eggs: Store in the original carton on a shelf, not in the fridge door. Use within 3-5 weeks or by the suggested expiry date. Leftover uncooked egg whites can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days or for up to a year in the freezer. Egg yolks can be stored in the fridge for 2-4 days. Freezing egg yolks is not recommended.
Fresh vegetables: Store in the fridge and use within 5-7 days. Frozen vegetables will keep for up to a year.
From the earliest stages of pregnancy through the nine months that follow, your growing baby depends on you for shelter and nourishment. Amazing growth is occurring. In just the first trimester, your baby will grow from a single cell to an easily recognizable fetus approximately 3 inches long comprised of billions of cells. As your baby grows, your blood volume increases, your uterus will expand and you will go through changes that might feel like they are taking all the energy you have.
We have so much lurking in our kitchen cupboards that can really help our skin, if we only knew, we could save so much money and time.
Here is a list of natural ingredients bought at supermarkets and health food shops that benefit the skin.
Almonds- exfoliate, soften, smooth and are a source of vitamin E.
Apple Cider Vinegar- Similar pH to our skins surface
Banana-soothes sensitive skin and moisturizes
Ever since former opera singer Kumiko Mori announced she had lost 15 pounds on the “Morning Banana” diet, there has been a shortage of bananas in Japan, according to The Japan Times online. Billed as the fastest and easiest weight loss diet, the Morning Banana diet has taken Japan by … Read more
What’s the most convenient beverage you can grab when you’re thirsty? Soda, of course. But we all know that soda is quite unhealthy and we’ll give you at least 6 reasons why you should stop drinking it. Learn all the heath effects of drinking soda. Since 1798, when the term … Read more
Made with Greek Yogurt and spices found in mayo, this is a palatable and very healthy alternative. Easy to make and easy to adjust spices to suit taste.
Ingredients
6 oz. Fage 0% Plain Yogurt
1/4 tsp Cider Vinegar
1/8 tsp Yellow Mustard (adds flavor and color)
1 dash Hot Pepper Sauce (adds flavor and color)
In the days of summer, nothing is more refreshing than a cool drink. Get creative with beverages blended with ice, garnished with mint and lemon, and with refreshing fruit on the side. On hot days, keep your poolside drinks light and refreshing. While you don’t want to overdo dairy drinks … Read more