Vegetables Blog Posts

Filipino Style Recipe: stir fried shrimps with asparagus and baby corn is another simple yet healthy dish. Normally the shrimps stir fry with asparagus, baby corns then season with oyster sauce then garnish with parsley. Estimated time preparation an...

Approximately 60% of your body is composed of water, and 75% muscle is composed of a water. There are three source of water in our body : from the food, the drinks, and metabolism In general, we are advised to consume at least eight glasses of water...

That sinking feeling when – desperate for food – you walk into a deli, knowing that all you’ll be able to get is a sandwich with the veggie fixings…  What does a vegan sandwich look like at your standard deli? Shredded iceber...

The planter boxes are finished and filled. If you missed how we made them, you can read about them HERE.I stained the inside with some food safe stain made from whey and thought I had some oil based stain  for the outside of the boxes left...

Papaya fruit Nutrition facts and Health benefits Papaya is a delicious tropical fruit which has a great taste, mouthwatering flavor and great health benefits. Originally from the tropics of America the taste and its numerous health benefits made it p...

Papaya fruit Nutrition facts and Health benefits Papaya is a delicious tropical fruit which has a great taste, mouthwatering flavor and great health benefits. Originally from the tropics of America the taste and its numerous health benefits made it..

Cooking time: More than 1 hour Cuisine: Malaysian-Asian Healthy options: Diabetic-Low carb-Low cholesterol-Low fat-Low GI-Healthy Serves: 6 Type: Soup Ingredients 700g piece butternut pumpkin, diced into 2cm pieces 5 baby eggplants (300g), sliced thi...

The human skin grows from the inside out. We spend lots of time and money to nourish and care from the outside skin. But, all this will be in vain if we do not care, protect and nourish the skin from the inside. Here is how: Drink enough water Wat...

Here’s a quick summer side dish using fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and oregano. We usually don’t peel our cucumbers, because we like the color and that extra crunch. The fresh oregano [...]The post Fresh Cucumber and Tomato Salad appeared f...

Cuisine: Malaysian Serves: 4 Ingredients 750 ml (3 cups) chicken stock 375 ml (1½ cups) coconut cream 4 pieces (80gm) fried tofu cubes, thickly sliced 1 stalk of celery, thinly sliced on the diagonal 2 carrots, 1 halved and thinly sliced on the di...

Filipino Style Recipe: stir fried veggies is another healthy low carbohydrate dish. Normally the veggies cooked in a blend of chicken broth, dissolved cornstarch and other seasonings. Estimated time preparation and cooking: 15 minutes Good for 3-4 pe...

Filipino Style Recipe: baked stuffed eggplant is a special dish made of eggplants filled with ground meat then topped with grated cheese. The stuffed eggplant cooked in a oven until brown and soft. Estimated time of preparation: 10 minutes Estimated...

Filipino Style Recipe: Binakol na manok or chicken binakol is another chicken soup popular in Visayas Region specially in Iloilo. This is similar to tinolang manok, instead of regular water we used coconut water and coconut meat. This simple Filipino...

This is a prime example of British ingenuity and thrift, in that it makes good use of the veg leftover from your Sunday Roast. Comfort food at it's best, it's a huge favourite of ours. It's almost too simple to show . . . but too good to pass by.Qu...

Filipino Style Recipe:Chicken binakol or binakol na manok is another chicken soup popular in Visayas Region specially in Iloilo. This is similar to tinolang manok, instead of regular water we used coconut water and coconut meat. This simple Filipino...

Filipino Style Recipe: daludal is a quick and easy vegetable dish popular in northern part of Luzon. The way of cooking is similar to paksiw, the vegetable cooked in a blend of bagoong, vinegar and other ingredients until tender. I used leftover frie...

Cooking time: Less than 30 minutes Cuisine: Malaysian-Asian Healthy options: Low fat-Healthy Serves: 4 Type: Soup Ingredients 350g chicken breast fillets 250g rice stick noodles 2 1/2 tablespoons (60g) purchased laksa paste 3 garlic cloves, crushed 5...

According to U.S. Dietary Guidelines, adults and children alike should have from 5 to 13 servings of fruits and veggies a day, each serving at least 1/2 cup. While this is beyond what most people currently consume, it's not an impossible task. For...

Cooking time: Less than 60 minutes Cuisine: Malaysian Serves: 4 Type: Easy-Curry Ingredients ¼ cup rice bran oil 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 birdseye chillies, finely chopped, plus 1 extra, sliced, to serve 1 teaspoon shrimp paste 1 cinnamon stick...

Here are some good tips for keeping your cool when your stress levels are high: Eat more fruits and veggies; limit your intake of meat, sugar, coffee, processed food, and preservatives (for healthy recipes visit my food blog - Recipes 101) Drin...