วันจันทร์ที่ 31 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 30 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
Australia, A Land Down Under
Australia I do surely love ya
I've been to Sydney and Canberra
Thoroughly enjoyed the Taronga Zoo
Even though they overcharged us too
We got to see and pet the kangaroo
The koala and nocturnal creatures
AUS, a land full of many adventures
My first trip down under was by peradventure
I gave it a go, surfing at Bondi and Maroubra
My second trip there was mostly ministerial
My third by all means was most memorable
As it was my honeymoon with my wife Karla
We stayed in the lush Shangri-La hotel
The view of Sydney Harbour was swell
Next door was also something to tell
The Canadian embassy with flag flying
Which made Karla feel happily home
The comfy hotel bed, she wants to own
Hillsong was a spiritual experience to tell
A youthful and lively church, most phenomenal
The Royal Botanic Gardens was also wonderful
The Opera House was charming and beautiful
An exquisite and most unique architectural
Masterpiece, upon which all eyes feast.
We never made it to the Great Barrier Reef
After a week in Fiji, we just wanted some peace
No bridge climbing for the newlyweds on ease
The temperature in September did well please
The Floridian out of the sweaty summer sun
Plus the Aussies seemed like loads of fun
Witty, clever, and kind most of the time
Near the ferries, aborigines sat like transients
Playing for us their peculiar annoying instruments
A woman posed as the queen in gold, fully painted
Shop keepers sold merchandise undaunted
With many of the prices we weren't delighted
Yet the gelato proved plenteous and delicious
We bought a little clothing, not too pretentious
Our final evening, we did a lovely dinner cruise
Very relaxed, with time to meditate and muse
Luna Park was brilliantly lit up like the moon
We were as joyous as kids in a crazy cartoon
Australia is a place I highly recommend to you
This vast and glorious country has much to do.
วันศุกร์ที่ 28 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
Cuisinart ICE-30bc Ice Cream Maker - Pure Indulgence for Your Kitchen
The Cuisinart ICE-30BC is also known as the Cuisinart Pure Indulgence ice cream maker. Pure indulgence is what you experience when you buy this amazing kitchen gadget. This 2 quart frozen dessert maker is extremely simple to use. You'll find that it makes wonderful frozen treats very quickly. Unlike traditional frozen treat makers, there is no need for salt, ice, or having to churn the machine. You'll love this stainless steel housing and appreciate the heavy-duty motor on this kitchen gadget. It looks great on the counter top and will get a lot of use in the summertime.
The most amazing feature of the Cuisinart ICE-30BC is that once you add your favorite dessert ingredients this machine goes to work, and in less than an half an hour your creamy frozen treat is ready to enjoy. Imagine making homemade frozen desserts in 25 minutes or less, your family and friends will love it. Dessert makers like these are fun addition to any kitchen in this particular model is very stylish, simple to use, and makes delicious treats fairly quickly.
This 2-quart dessert machine takes the extra time and labor out of the equation. Making homemade frozen desserts at home has never been so easy as this treat maker whips up 2 quarts ice cream, frozen yogurt, gelato or sorbet in record time. It features fully automatic functioning with the press of a button you will have your own automated frozen dessert stand. It is nice not to have to travel to the store for a half gallon of frozen yogurt, or to have to pay extra at a fancy dessert shop. Kids and adults alike will love the convenience of having their own frozen delight maker at home.
Along with an instruction booklet, the Cuisinart ICE-30 BC ice cream maker comes with a handy little recipe booklet so that you can create your own delightful frozen desserts quickly and effortlessly. There are so many reasons to have your own automated machine at home. You will love the convenience of making your own frozen delights in the comfort of your own home. You will save money from having to pay for half gallon of store-bought frozen yogurt, or even from purchasing a high-priced cone in a frozen dessert specialty shop.
For a fun and fast way to make a whole range of frozen desserts the Cuisinart ICE-30BC is the perfect dessert maker for any kitchen.
วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 27 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
Introduction to Italian Foods
Italian food comes to mind when people think of absolutely delicious food. After all, it is one of the most fascinating cuisines know to the modern world. The fascination really piqued during World War II when the world was greatly exposed to the Italian culture for the first time. The rich aroma, spices and fresh vegetables still stirs my soul when I think of all of the great Italian dishes that I love.
The real trick behind this tantalizing taste is that Italian food is low on the ingredient list, but don't believe that! Many different types of Italian food exist, and each one has its own special taste that people love. Pizza, pasta, sausage and fish are what Italy is most famous for. There are even vast variations in these dishes just in the different regions within the country and this is proven in the many diverse cultures and peoples living in Italy. Northern Italy's traditional foods are lasagna, Parmesan cheese, mortadella, polenta, dry-cured hams, stuffed pastas and Bolognese sauces. The Naples region is famous for pizzas and mozzarella cheeses. The Tuscan region is famous for various meats, white beans and unsalted beans, while the Caldaria region is known for its spicy Italian salami.
Lamb in various forms is very popular across the country and Sicilian cuisine is well known for its excellent seafood dishes, which interestingly have an Arab influence due to the use of pistachio and lemon in these seafood meals. Sicily is also famous for gelato also known as ice cream in the rest of the world with a slightly different twist because of the use of sugar and other flavorings.
The Veneto region is well known for risotto, which is a dish full of fish and other various seafoods along with beans and other legumes frequently added to this dish. The Tretino-Alto Adige regions are famous for their goulash gnocchi dish, with are prepared with lard, olive oil, tomatoes and crauti.
Other delicacies from Italy include Valtellina pumpkin, Brescia, bergamo, smoked bacon, truffles, prosciutto, bebbiolo, rye breads, pork fillet, panissa, pesto, trenette and many delicious deserts. The interesting thing about Italian cuisine is that even within a single region, there may be several different ways of preparing pasta, sausages and vegetables - some even use herbal liquors to get the perfect taste for their foods.
Each of these unique types of Italian foods are served with unique style. Special meal structures and courses are adhered to strictly so that each course builds on the taste of the previous course. Meals typically start with appetizers that can include campari, cinzano, Suze, Byrrh and Vermouth. These are served both hot and cold depending on the second course. The second course can include fish and other seafoods, meats and pork. Then of course, let's not forget dessert! Italian desserts usually consist of a variety of cakes, ice creams, cookies and coffees.
วันพุธที่ 26 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
วันจันทร์ที่ 24 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
Sigep 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onbLZ6SPz-Q&hl=en
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 23 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
Mariah Carey - More than aloof accompany ( MOAIA)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufpNcLROoig&hl=en
วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 20 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
Ricetta....Cornetti ripieni !!!!.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIMIWycwvjY&hl=en
วันพุธที่ 19 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
วันอังคารที่ 18 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
Super Mario Sunshine Walkthrough Part 21
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl-7fILDWbQ&hl=en
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 16 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
5 QUESTiONS TAG & OUTFiT OF THE DAY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAvVK0wIQ5I&hl=en
วันเสาร์ที่ 15 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
วันศุกร์ที่ 14 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
Vacationing in Spain
As you plan your trip, you will come to see that vacationing in Spain is a wonderful idea. It is very affordable and provides you with the chance to explore another part of the world. Living or vacationing in Spain just cannot be summed up in one sentence, nor can a single person's understanding sum it up, since everyone's Spanish experience is different.
If you are interested in embarking upon your own adventures in the country of Spain, you could consider purchasing a timeshare if you end up loving it, so that you can return year after year. And each time you will be able to add a new dimension to your own Spanish adventure story. If there are people who want to live in or stay during a trip to Spain, then there are people who can manage accommodation for them. Spanish property agents can offer two way services; to both those who want to buy or rent property and also to those who want to sell or let property. And if you want to be in Spain during the running of the bulls, then it is strongly recommended that you book your Spain accommodation early to avoid disappointment.
Vacations in Spain may also be a good choice for the enthusiastic adventure junkie. Whenever one travels to Spain, you will simply have to go to Madrid before you travel to smaller towns like Pamplona, which is only a three hour train ride from the city. The partly finished cathedral is a beautiful and unique building, and should not be missed when you are on a trip to Spain. Or maybe you would like to add a dash of Tuscan cooking and a pinch of Provencal cuisine to your vacation with some cooking classes, which always includes the meal with wine after the lesson, of course.
A winery visit, wine tastings and an olive oil seminar can also complement your relaxing getaway. When it comes to French and Spanish wine culture, the main difference may be that, while the French savor their wine and bottle it away to be admired from afar, the Spanish simply drink theirs! Wine and other alcoholic beverages are also cheaper in Spain than anywhere else in Europe.
Imagine the memories you or your family can enjoy as they fondly reflect upon all the fun shared while you were in Spain. You may enjoy thinking about the wonderful wine and gelato. Or maybe the fact that everyone pretty much walks everywhere, and hat there are many things to do to keep you entertained.
Art and architecture lovers, ecotourists, gourmands, history buffs, wine aficionados, culture scholars, and even outdoor sports fanatics -- Spain truly has something for everybody. Its great weather and many varied attractions make it fully for vacationing year round.
วันอังคารที่ 11 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
Super Mario Sunshine Playthrough (Part 16)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPI32a6hdEw&hl=en
วันจันทร์ที่ 10 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
History of Gelato - An Italian Ice Cream With an Intense Flavor
Frozen treats have been around for thousands of years. There are various fascinating stories surrounding these tasty frozen treats and still some mystery behind the origins.
The Emperors of China had flavors such as honey or fruit added to snow to make frozen desserts.
It is believed that Nero, Emperor of Rome, sent slaves to the mountains to bring back ice and snow that was then mixed with fruit or honey.
It was the addition of milk that first made these frozen treats "ice cream". The Tang Dynasty in China claims the credit for adding cow and goat milk to grounded rice and letting it ferment. Ninety four icemen were in charge of this duty for the King Tang of Shang, not a job that you would easily find today.
Bernardo Buontalenti, a Florentine cook, is credited with inventing modern ice cream in 1565. The first ice cream machine was invented by Sicilian Francesco Procopio dei Coltelli.
At first, gelato was a treat only for the rich. It could only be made in small quantities and had to be eaten within a few hours since it required too much ice to keep it frozen. It wasn't until the first gelato carts were invented in the 1920s that the popularity of the concoction really grew. The city of Varese in Italy claims credit for this invention.
With the creation of better ways to refrigerate and freeze foods, frozen desserts become more available to the general public. As the popularity of frozen treats grew, different countries created their own versions. Gelato is considered the ice cream of Italy. The frozen dessert is made with many of the same ingredients as ice cream but with considerably less fat content and usually less sugar. The reason gelato contains less fat is due to the fact it's made with milk instead of cream.
The mix of water and sugar in gelato is what keeps it from freezing solid like ice cream. The mix acts as a kind of anti-freeze. Generally, gelato is made in two ways. One is a hot process that includes pasteurization. In the U.S. a cold process is also popular.
While ice cream can be kept in a freezer for several months, gelato is best eaten within a few days. Gelato is flavored with a variety of things including fruit and cocoa. Nuts, cookies, waffle biscuits, and chocolate flakes are sometimes added later, after the gelato is frozen.
People eating gelato for the first time are often surprised by the intense flavor. With less fat in the mix, the flavors are more pronounced.
Less air is whipped into gelato as opposed to ice cream. This makes in much denser and also adds to its more intense flavor. The consistency is softer making it so it has some similarities to soft-serve ice cream in the U.S.
When looking for a place to try gelato, always insist on one that uses natural, not artificial flavors. Preferably, look for a shop that makes its own gelato in-house. Once you've sampled the intense flavors of gelato you may never return to ice cream again. Whether you choose a fruity concoction or chocolate covered in sprinkles, you won't regret your choice. It's certainly an indulgence on the pallet; one would never guess it's a healthier alternative to some other dessert options.
วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 6 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
Let's go to Italy!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jcky4sKvqhQ&hl=en
วันพุธที่ 5 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
Ice Cream, Gelato, Sorbet - What Are the Different Types of Ice Cream?
Today you can enjoy a frozen dairy treat in just about every corner of the globe. However they are not all the same, ice cream in America is not the same as gelato in Italy and kulfi in India. So what are the most popular forms of these delicious desserts and what makes the different?
Ice cream - to be labeled as ice cream in the USA a product must contain 10% milk fat and more than 20% milk solids by weight. This is a relatively high level of fat and gives the American treat it's traditional smooth creamy texture. There are generally two types, "Philadelphia" style and "French" style, the latter is made with a custard base while the former has no eggs.
Gelato - traditionally made by hand in Italy it has only 7-8% fat which is less than what is required by law in the US. It usually has a much higher egg content of as well
Sorbets, sherberts and granitas- are almost identical products that don't contain any or only a small amount of milk; these are a often a fruit puree mixed with ice. The will be less smooth and often have very intense taste. These were the forerunners of ice cream and remain very popular.
Semifredo or frozen custard - a smooth, very creamy and richer alternative. It is generally not mass-produced and available only at the point of manufacture. It has a high egg content.
Frozen yoghurt-is a low or no fat alternative using milk and yoghurt in place of cream. It yields a sensation of tartness.
Kulfi is the Indian version, that is not whipped, has little air content and so is very dense. It is made by thickening sweetened milk so it has a very intense base. Combined with unusual flavors to a western palate, it makes a very unusual taste.
วันอังคารที่ 4 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
Il Laboratorio Del Gelato on Ciao America (Mario Batali)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-7E1-GsFho&hl=en
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 2 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
วันเสาร์ที่ 1 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
Elio e le Storie Tese - Gargaroz (2008)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfSWskKu07k&hl=en