Seven Healthy Breakfast Tips

The morning meal "break the fast" and regenerates blood sugar (glucose) which are normally low after a night's sleep. But this is not just a matter of timing. That inaugural meal of the day is sound depends on its content, too, according to the June 2011 Harvard Health Letter.
"Skipping breakfast throws the normal circadian rhythm of fasting and feeding. Breakfast is the worst time to skip a meal, "said Dr. David Ludwig, an expert in nutrition at Harvard-affiliated Boston Children's Hospital, in an interview with the letter of health.
Carbohydrate breakfast should have fiber and protein should be lean. You can healthy fats in foods such as nuts and salmon. Here are seven tips for a healthy breakfast:  
1. Eat sufficient bread.
It composes most of the energy, so be sure to eat some bread before others. Many of those elaborate coffee drinks are unhealthy high-calorie, high–saturated fat versions of your basic cup of coffee.
2. You need more protein to build you up.
Drink some milk.  
3. Have some meats. Processed meats like bacon and sausage have been associated with a higher risk of colorectal cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes 
4. Seek out quality carbs. Get your carbohydrates from whole grains, fruit, and vegetables. 
5. An egg a day. One a day is okay for most healthy people. The yolk is high in cholesterol, but eggs have proteins and vitamins and don’t appear to increase the risk for developing heart disease. 
6. Go easy on the fruit juice. Whole fruit is a better choice because it tends to have more fiber. 
7. Blend up a breakfast smoothie. Processed foods are generally not healthy, but a small house treatment is correct. You can combine fruits, juices, yogurt, wheat germ, and other ingredients in a blender and make something delicious and healthy.

Heart Shaped Ice Cream Birthday Cake

A wonderful birthday cake will make a big surprise and great happiness. When my birthday in this year came, I received my first ice cream birthday cake from my husband. The heart-shaped ice cream birthday cake, which is attractive and so delicious!

The ice cream birthday cake is as the picture above. With the yellow peach flesh ,the green chocolate and the two red cherry on the ice cream, the whole cake looks so beautiful.

Good taste. And I wonder how to make a ice cream cake and find the methods.

The preparation material:
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• an 8″ springform pan
• an 8″ round pan
• your favorite cookie dough recipe
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 recipe of chocolate ganache
• your favorite candy, prepped to go into the ice cream
• at least 4 hours of freezing time 

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The concrete process is a little complicated. so i refer a post here for a guide to cook by myself next time.
methods to make an ice cream birthday cake

Round kitchen microwave oven - technology changes ketchen life

The core Tips: from the small kitchen, I feel deeply that Technology brings convenience to our lives, ultra-quiet fume extraction from traditional cauldron Taiwan from the original work up to now humming to the embedded gas stove; complete the cleaning of the machine; only from the past with cold vegetables, as long as the fruits and vegetables on the fruit and vegetable machine to now be able to hand without touching the water.It seems that technology is changing the life at all right.

Meals being putted into them, It only takes 2-3 minutes to warm meals. It is estimated that our forefathers would never have thought to have such high-tech products. Surprises and creativity everywhere, Kitchen spherical microwave living is such a case. Spherical Kitchen microwave To tell you the truth, the first glance of the peculiar shape really is not seen as a microwave. Strange shape and bright colors for this product is definitely designed into the kitchen overlord full fashion range. Back close-up spherical Kitchen microwave P40D10EP-QA canopy structure, will make cooking food condensation of moisture along the curved wall, slipped in the end. The Ministry of the excess water vapor can also be discharged steaming from the top of the mouth, better protecting the taste of the food. And it consumes less space, the inner space of the utilization of the microwave can be up to 100%. The Kitchen microwave first gets 65 degrees up and down the clamshell design, builds large cooking space, easy stirs fry blossoms cooking.Kitchen microwave has improved the method of operation, "referred to be a greedy 45 degrees intelligent control panel design kitchen tool, it is more comfortable to handle.The human-machine interface is cool to hand. Kitchen microwave Model: Galanz P40D10EP-QA

Speed up air-drying dishes

Doing the dishes should be its own reward. After cleaning a sink full of dirty dishes, a whole rack filled with fresh plates waiting to be used again should be enough to satisfy any home cook. But it's not. They have to dry. Of course, one could use a towel to simply speed up the process, but there is another way.

The Bon Home Heat And Dry Dish Rack ($99.95) makes dishes available to use again at the flick of a switch. Disguised as an ordinary dish rack, this particular model hides a convenient fan underneath. Air is heated and directed over the dishes, drying them quickly and automatically. Measuring 20.5 inches wide by 16.25 inches, the 7-inch tall, 750-watt appliance offers quiet operation while blending in next to the sink.

With space for six place settings, the dish rack is large enough to accommodate most any household. Movable wire racks allow for customized configuration, and an elevated shelf keeps stemware and other fragile items separate from dishes. A multicompartment utensil holder features specialized slots designed to protect cutlery while at the same time accommodating general flatware. Though the sink full of dirty dishes still has to somehow make it on to the contraption, the drying appliance finally validates the excuse to just let the dishes air-dry.

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Heat lamp for home use

There is no denying the deliciousness of much takeaway food. First of all, many might say the convenience alone ups the flavor factor. Certainly every maker of microwaveable food would agree. But there is more to it than that: Since the beginning of comfort food itself, people have tried to capture that elusive essence that can make a meal felt down to the bones. (And not just the ribs either.) No, the common quality is not necessarily fat (although we all know that equals flavor) or freedom from the kitchen; the elements that all comfort foods have in common are warmth and heat.

The Bon Home Culinary Heat Lamp won't help you cook up a batch of mac 'n' cheese or a chicken pot pie, but it will help keep food warm. Mimicking a restaurant heat lamp, which may be a necessary evil in some sectors of the service industry, the fold-up, adjustable-height gadget designed for home use can be seen in a whole new, uh, light.

The 205-watt bulbless heat lamp provides infrared heating that could be used in a variety of ways. Pizza delivered cold again? Heat lamp. French fries don't quite have the same kick as in the drive-through? Heat lamp. Or perhaps the heat lamp can be used for more practical purposes; lamps can be linked together to keep food warm at a buffet or carving station. Whatever the use, nothing quite warms the heart(burn) like a heat lamp for the home.

Popcorn maker stirs up some flavor

Homemade fresh popcorn is really where it's at. Aside from the important aspect that most anything freshly made is at the peak of its potential, when it comes to homemade popcorn the flavor can be precisely controlled. However, getting all that great flavor incorporated can be a tricky undertaking. And more than a bit messy when using sticky ingredients.

The Cuisinart EasyPop Plus Popcorn Maker offers a convenient method for popcorn popping, and adds the capability to stir in flavorings to the resultant batch. After all the popcorn has popped, the switch can then be flipped over to the stir position to continue the process and mix in caramel, spice mixtures, and anything else you can dream up. (It may or not taste so great, but hey, popcorn is a good thing to experiment with.)

Sometimes plain popcorn is what the situation calls for. With the capability to produce up to 10 cups of popped popcorn using just one tablespoon of oil, the mechanized popcorn maker allows for the option to keep it simple. The 550-watt machine stands at just more than a foot tall, and while not everybody may approve of your choice of additions, the fact that the unit can be easily cleaned (the BPA-free plastic lid is dishwasher safe and the base wipes clean with a damp cloth) means a fresh batch of popcorn is always just a countertop away.

Make space for the pie maker

Few foods are as versatile as pie can be. Food in pie form has--and always will be--popular with adults and children alike. Those who tend to lean toward the sweet side of the menu are well represented, as are fans of savory foods; plenty of choices exist for all. However, though endless options are great for eaters, those who actually prepare all these pies have many recipes to learn. Sometimes a whole full-size pie can be just too much. Whether trying new recipes or just looking to make smaller servings, pie fans (i.e. everybody) no longer have to commit to six or eight slices.

Creating four individually sized pies at the same time, the Breville Pie Maker offers something for everybody. The 1,200-watt countertop appliance measures 11 inches by 15 inches with a height of 5 inches. Weighing just over 7 pounds, and with a power cord that wraps into the unit, the pie maker could be easily stored, but with a cooking time of only 8 minutes for most pies, the appliance may be too tempting to ever store away.

Pie production is made easy with the inclusion of an appropriately sized pastry cutter, which is two-sided for cutting both top and bottom pieces. When cooking, all the pies are automatically crimped shut, meaning about the only thing to worry about is just what kind of pie (or pies) to make. With nonstick cooking plates that make cleanup a breeze, finding the right pie is only a matter of finding space on the countertop.

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Stir-fry the modern way

Countertop appliances come in all shapes and sizes. Most have specialized appeal, but sometimes it is versatility that makes them attractive. No matter what the appliance, one thing they all have in common is accessibility; perched on the countertop they stand ready to be pressed into service at a moment's notice. Sometimes that accessibility transcends simple convenience, opening up a window into new culinary options.

The Breville BEW600XL Hot Wok marries rich Eastern culinary history with the Western penchant for convenience. More than just classic styling in a modern package, the electric wok offers contemporary features that bring the timeless cooking vessel up to date. Featuring a nonstick interior, a unique butterfly-shaped heating element and fifteen heat settings, the countertop wok offers precision control.

The (not-so) secret of wok cooking is the concave shape of the vessel itself: the high walls offer distinct cooking zones that allow cooks to manipulate foods as needed. Mimicking this heat distribution, the electric wok provides 1,500 watts of power, complete with the ability to sear foods at the highest heat setting. Old and new mingle and merge in this one appliance, providing modern households with an updated take on classic cookery--perfect for putting through the paces with some online-procured exotic ingredients.

A toast to robot cupcakes and ice cubes

Much has been written about the eventual robot uprising. However, until that time comes, Earth and the sky above are the domain of humans; clearly, we should make the most of it while the time is ours. With Skynet in its incubation stage, we humans are free to toast and enjoy the fruits of our creations, with a cold drink and a cupcake, of course. Naturally, the best way to enjoy this meal would be with robot-themed accessories.

For whatever reason, finding a robot drink to toast over a robot cupcake has never been too easy. Luckily (or not), times have changed and the good folks at Fred & Friends have foreseen this demand and unleashed appropriate gear upon the masses.

Toasting with robots has never been easier. The ChillBots Ice Cube Tray is a bright-red silicone mold used for producing four robot ice cubes. The fun kitchen accessory is made to produce ice resembling something of a '50s-style robot. (The wind-up key kind of gives it away.) All that is missing is the bright paint job and sparks flying out of its mouth.

Appealing to young and old, techie and Luddite alike, the YumBots are a set of four robot-shaped silicone baking cups. All that is required is to fill them with batter and bake. As an added bonus, the heads are movable and capable of swiveling around to keep an eye on you for your amusement.

Hmm, perhaps to be on the safe side, use these robot-style utensils. Just in case.

This rotisserie doesn't spin

Rotisserie cooking has become a commonplace occurrence. It can be done at home in the kitchen or the backyard, thanks to a wide assortment of appliances. For those who prefer to have their meal cooked for them, quality rotisserie is available from many restaurants and even some food trucks. Supermarkets are also in on the act, with many of them supplying customers with hot cooked whole chickens ready to plucked up and placed in the grocery cart. While there is no lack of options when it comes to rotisserie, most follow one basic method: rotate the food around a heat source.

Not satisfied with the status quo, the Kalorik DGR 31031 S.S Rotisserie instead opts to rotate the heat around the food. The 1,420-watt countertop appliance measures 15.4 inches by 16.1 inches by 16.5 inches and appears similar to other models of the same ilk. However, with four heating elements the Kalorik model has some distinct differences. In addition to the unique method of heating in a circular pattern, the rotisserie has an emerging feature that many other methods simply cannot provide in the fact that the center spit also acts as a heating element which can be turned on and off.

The lack of moving parts makes for an interesting kitchen gadget and has some obvious benefits, reduced wear and tear being most notable. Considering rotisserie cooking's time-tested popularity, as well as its versatility, having a countertop unit at the ready can only be regarded as a good thing--no matter how you spin it.