Sunday, March 1, 2009

Attention ! new equipment for kitchen is available now !


Feature:

 Energy saving type reducing the consumption volume of water and electricity
innovating!
 Rack guide direction adjustable function.
 Successive washing possible with water of high temperature (90ºC).
 Saving type washing tank of 25L, quiet washing of 60dB.
 Super slim type convenient for installation.
 Superpower washing by super jet spraying.
 First in the world gas booster and detergent supply device mounted.


Here are some basic tips on how to repair a dish washer:

1. The first rule of thumb as far as broken dishwashers go is to check the plug and the circuit breaker.

2. Next, check the timer, door switch and the selector switch. If the dishwasher doesn’t turn on, check these items and replace them if necessary. If it still doesn’t turn on, the problem is internal. Something is busted up inside the dishwasher and it’s time to call a technician.

3. There are times when the dishwasher works but the dishes aren’t getting cleaned. When this happens, check the water supply. Maybe there’s not enough water coming into the machine or even maybe there’s no water at all. So make sure there’s water coming in and out of our dishwasher.

4. Cold or even cool water won’t clean the dishes. Dishwashers operate on hot water.

Just joke~



This lady in N.Y. City use to go to a corner store that sells ducks and she was known to go there to by a Long Island duck at all times, one day she did her usual routine and stop at that corner store to by a Long Island duck, she noticed a new owner operating the store so she asked him for a Long Island duck, the man went to the back and grab a duck and give it to her, she took the duck, put's her finger in the ducks ass and says, excuse me sir but I asked for a Long Island duck and this is a new jersey duck, so the man looked at her, went to the back and grab another duck, gives it to her and again she put's her finger in the duck's ass and says, excuse me again sir but I've told you that I want a Long Island duck and this is a New York duck, the man looked at her angry, goes to the back and grabs another one and gives it to her, she did the inspection again and said, sir, finally you got it right, this is a long Island duck! By the way sir you look new here, where you from? The man still angry from her attitude looks at her, turns around, put's he's pants down and says, listen lady if you're smart, check my asshole.

purple eggplant



Eggplants are now available in markets throughout the year but they are very best from August to October as it is the season. It has the unique taste and texture
Eggplants belong to the nightshade family of vegetables, which also includes tomatoes, sweet peppers and potatoes. They grow in a manner much like tomatoes, hanging from the vines of a plant that grows several feet in height. While the different varieties do range slightly in taste and texture, one can generally describe the eggplant as having a pleasantly bitter taste and spongy texture.


How to enjoy eggplant:

1. Use a stainless steel knife as carbon steel will react with its phytonutrients and cause it to turn black. First wash the eggplant and then cut off the ends.

2. Most eggplants can be eaten with or without skin. Peel of the skin before cutting or you can cut out the flash once it is cooked if you are baking it.

3. For homemade babaganoush, puree roasted eggplant, garlic, tahini, lemon juice and olive oil. Use it as a dip for vegetables or as a sandwich filling.

4. Mix cube baked eggplant with grilled peppers, lentils, onions and garlic and the top with balsamic vinaigrette.

5. Stuff miniature Japanese eggplants with a mixture of feta cheese, pine nuts and roasted peppers.

6. Add eggplant to your next Indian stir-fry.

cute tomatoes ~



History :

 Tomatoes are grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello in 1781.

 It is the most popular vegetables in United States after potato and lettuce.

 The French called it the love apple, and the Italians named it the golden apple because the first tomatoes were small yellow fruits.

 After the early Spanish explorers sent seeds to Naples, the Italians went crazy for tomatoes.





Varieties:

- Plum Tomatoes
Most plum tomatoes sold here are an Italian variety called Roma.
It is available year round
Good raw in salads and late plum are the best for sauce as they are really
ripe and have been on vine the longest.

- Cherry Tomatoes
Local cherry tomatoes, picked ripe, and the small ones are going to be the
best.
Tiny Tim is one of the best tomatoes. It is as big as your fingernail but is
as sweet as sugar.
Avoid tomatoes that look orange in color and stems that are missing as
there are chances that the tomatoes are kept for a long time. Look for the
red ones and have stem on it.
Tomatoes are grew by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello in 1781.
Tomato is the third most popular vegetables in United States after potato
and lettuce.

- Yellow Tomatoes
Deep, bright yellow color
Low-acid tomatoes that has their unique flavor and texture.
Usually medium to large, round, and very smoothly shaped with a thin skin,
thick meat and solid pockets.

visiting a Thai restaurant



When you go to a restaurant, you don’t usually order food just for yourself. If there are four of you, then you should order at least five dishes. When I took some people out the other day, we ordered: a red chicken curry, mix stirred fried vegetables, lemon grass soup, chicken with cashew nuts and a steamed fish. That was just enough for the four of us. The chicken and cashew nuts were very tasty so we ordered more. Another favorite side dish is deep-fried prawns.

What happens next is that the waitress will put a couple of big spoonfuls of rice on your plate. You then help yourself to food from any of the dishes in any order. However, you should make a point of using the serving spoon from each dish. You should also only put a couple of spoonfuls on your plate at a time. Don’t fill your plate up as we do in the West. Just go back to help yourself to more.

In Thailand, it is traditional to use a spoon and fork. Chopsticks are actually a Chinese influence and you probably would only use them for eating noodles. Actually, when the students eat noodles at school they use a spoon and fork. I don’t think that is because they are not old enough to use chopsticks. Maybe the administration is more worried about a student poking someone’s eye out!

Anyway, using just a spoon and fork is not as difficult as it might seem at first seemed. Most ingredients in the meals are already cut up into bite sizes before cooking. So, unless you are eating a steak, there is no reason to have a knife. I usually also point out that the fork is only there to scoop food onto the spoon which is then raised to the mouth. On no accounts should you put the fork in your mouth. This is much the same as putting a knife in your mouth in Western culture.
Thai people always put ice in their beers. To me that seems strange. I just can’t handle drinking beer with ice. It is bad enough when they try to give you a straw at 7-Eleven when you buy a can of beer! Anyway, you can just tell them not to put any ice in (mai sai nam kaeng). However, Thai beer has more alcohol in it compared to Western beer BECAUSE you are expected to dilute it with ice! Just thought you should know.

When it comes to the time for paying the bill, it is usually up to the person who invited you out to pay. Either that or the oldest/richest person. There is a certain amount of prestige in being able to pay for everyone so let them do it. You should also remember that when asking for the bill in a restaurant you say “chek bin”. However, in a street food stall you can say “gep dtung” which is more colloquial. Don't get that mixed up!

glorious cheese!




Cheese is a part of the cuisine of nearly every culture, and variations on the theme are legion.

Cheese is usually categorized into four types: soft, semi-soft,
semi-hard and hard. Soft cheese and hard cheese are the type
of cheese will be focused on. The designation refers to the
amount of moisture in the cheese, which directly affects its texture.
Making cheese is an ancient practice, dating back thousands of years,
and the home cheese maker can usually find recipes for cheese that
falls into any of the four categories.

Soft cheese includes cottage cheese, cream cheese,
ricotta, brie, bleu, Roquefort, mozzarella, Muenster
and similar cheeses. These cheeses generally pair
well with fruit or meats, or can be used as breakfast
cheeses in an omelette or as pasta fillings. They are
usually mildly flavored and very high in moisture.


Hard cheeses include parmesan, Romano, asiago, Swiss,
Gruyere and others. Parmesan and Romano are most familiar
as the grated powder used to top spaghetti, but they are also
used as accompaniments for fruit, wine, nuts and other appetizer
items. Swiss is a popular sandwich cheese and melts well, unlike
some other hard cheeses.

Hakka Lei Cha ~



Lei Cha essentially consists of all herbs and vegetables, high in fibre, rich in vitamins and herbs provide medicinal value. It has excellent physical and pharmacological value. Those who frequently consume Lei Cha promote good health as well as keep them slim.
Dish up rice into individual bowls and top up with a little of each vegetable. Pour in the required amount of lei cha soup. Serve immediately with a sprinkling of peanuts.



The Benefits of Thunder Rice:

Green Tea: Powerful anti-oxidant helps to lower cholesterol
Basil & Mint: Anti-stress, for cooling & calming effect, aids relaxation, relieve colds.
Fuliksum: Remove body toxins and fluid wastes, strengthen immune system.
Chinese Parsley & Coriander: Ease digestion & gastric, combat flu & headache.
Ginger & Ngal: Expel body winds & gas.
Sesame: Maintain youth & enhance beauty.
Groundnuts: High in protein, good for stein.

Physical Value: Enhance slimming and body detoxification

Pharmacological value: Fatigue prevention, vitality promotion, physical improvement, improves body functions, ease digestion, ease chronic bronchitis, prevent hypertension &hardening of arteries, effective for chronic rheumatic &arthritic, inhibiting cancer cell growth, helps treat diabetes, enhance relaxation & improves good sleep