gran comida peruana

(Great Peruvian Food)
I do believe food translates the personality of the culture. Music also transmits the other element. So, language, music and food from the culture tells a more complete story. Kinda similar to when you meet someone: what foods they like, what music they listen too and how they speak (or what conversations they [...]

Why you shouldn’t drink diet coke

By Yuri Elkaim
http://eatingforenergy.ca/blog/33/aspartame-and-why-you-shouldnt-drink-diet-coke-part-1/
The creation, and subsequent introduction, of the man-made “poison” called Aspartame is one of the greatest downfalls of mankind over the last 50 years! That is quite a bold statement but it’s true.
I wanted to share this “whistle blower” information with you because it is a subject that has negatively impacted many people [...]

“Brother, can you spare some confidence?”

By Adam Wiebe
The holidays are in full swing which means you will have plenty of opportunities for charitable giving. As you offer your time or treasure$ to those less fortunate, please take a second and put some mental energy behind your act. DON’T GIVE OUT OF PITY. Instead, try outrageously positive [...]

My morning cabbie

So I took a cab on the way into work this morning and had one of the better rides this year. It wasn’t about the traffic or routing, although together we figured out a pretty efficient way to get down to the office. My Cabbie was from Poland originally, living in Canada for [...]

A couple quick nutrition tips

When making a smoothie, is it OK to mix in fruits and vegetables?
It’s not okay — it’s a great idea! Not all of us think about mixing fruits with vegetables, but doing so helps ensure that you get a varied group of nutrients from your smoothie. Companies such as Campbell’s have already figured this [...]

Favorite Wines

I was at a party on Saturday night where friends were asked to bring a new wine for everyone to try and that got the guests to talking about some of their favorite wines. What is it about a great bottle of wine that recalls memories of a great evening, dinner, celebration or event [...]

Perspective

An American business man took a vacation on doctors orders and ended up in Mexico. He met
a Mexican fisherman who had a small boat with a few tuna as a catch.
How long did it take to catch the tuna? Only a little while says the fisherman, in surprisingly good English.
Why not stay [...]

What’s cooking – A Peruvian Dish

LOMO SALTADO / Sautéed Beef Tenderloin
By Ursula Llabres

Learn a bit about Peruvian Cuisine. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peruvian_cuisine
The following recipe is a local staple (that dates back almost 100 years and has some Chinese cuisine influence) found in many cheaper, as well as more up-market, restaurants in Peru. Lomo saltado, sliced beef (is made from the tenderloin) stir [...]

Kitchen Wisdom

By Ursula Llabres
KITCHEN WISDOM
Often times we receive a few tips that really make a difference.
These tips all come with a reality check – one big smile!
How to Prevent Ice cream drips:
Idea suggested: Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of an ice cream cone to prevent ice cream drips.
Reality Check: Just suck the ice cream out of [...]

What’s Cooking – Tuna Avocado Salad

By Ursula Llabres
“This is the fastest, tastiest salad you can make and it within 30 minutes (which does not contain any leafs and is nutritious!).
I came up with this salad as a result of many experiments. Usually, I experiment when I have very little food left in my fridge and still want a good meal [...]