La leche quemada como le decimos en Cuba es parecido al arequipe y al dulce de leche.
Receta para hacer"Leche Quemada"
-1 Lata de leche condensada
-Olla de presión
-Agua
Tomar la lata de leche condensada entera sin abrirle huecos, quitarle el papel y lavar bien. Poner la lata de leche dentro de la olla de presión con suficiente agua, pero que el agua no llegue a cubrir la lata. Ponerlo a cocinar en fuego medio por 20 o 25 minutos y chequear que el agua no se seque (*cuidado-si el agua se seca la olla puede explotar*)
Cuando esté lista se saca la lata (después de que se enfríe) se deja la lata a afuera en la temperatura de ambiente o se puede poner en el frio, depende de su gusto.
La leche quemada se puede utilizar para hacer otros tipos de dulces, para comer con galletas, pan, o simplemente sola. YUMMMM ;)
Recipe to make "Burnt Milk" Cuban Style-
-1 can of sweet condensed milk
-pressure cooker
-water
Take the whole sweet condensed milk can, remove the outside label, and wash it thoroughly. Place the can inside the pressure cooker with enough water, but do not let the water cover the can. Put it to cook in medium-high for about 20 to 25 minutes making sure that the water inside does not dry out (beware if water inside pressure cooker dries out, it might explode).
When the can is ready to take out of pressure cooker (after it is cold enough to touch), let it cool to room temperature. You can place it inside the fridge or leave it covered outside. Burnt milk can be used to make other desserts, to eat with crackers, bread, or simply to enjoy alone with a spoon. YUMMMM ;)
Thursday, July 26, 2012
El Melón la Fruta del Verano! (Version Español)
Ahora que el verano está aquí y es tiempo de playa, desearán saber por qué el melón es bueno en ésta etapa del año. La fruta melón (watermelon) puede prevenir la deshidratación y calmar su sed cuando van a la playa o están bajo el sol mucho tiempo.
¡Sí!, Esta fruta ha sido considerada siempre la fruta del verano gracias a su alto porcentaje de agua, su sabor delicado, dulce, y su crujiente textura. El melón contiene un 90% de agua. En África central, donde se descubrió por primera vez, la costumbre de servir unas pocas piezas de ésta fruta deliciosa para calmar la sed a cualquier viajero, se ha establecido desde hace siglos. También desempeñó un papel muy importante en el antiguo Egipto, donde el agua era (y sigue) escasa, tanto es así, que los faraones eran enterrados a menudo con unos cuantos melones para asegurar que no tuviesen sed durante su viaje hacia el mundo exterior. Interesante historia verdad?
¡Sí!, Esta fruta ha sido considerada siempre la fruta del verano gracias a su alto porcentaje de agua, su sabor delicado, dulce, y su crujiente textura. El melón contiene un 90% de agua. En África central, donde se descubrió por primera vez, la costumbre de servir unas pocas piezas de ésta fruta deliciosa para calmar la sed a cualquier viajero, se ha establecido desde hace siglos. También desempeñó un papel muy importante en el antiguo Egipto, donde el agua era (y sigue) escasa, tanto es así, que los faraones eran enterrados a menudo con unos cuantos melones para asegurar que no tuviesen sed durante su viaje hacia el mundo exterior. Interesante historia verdad?
Hoy en día, el melón tiene sus aficionados que disfrutan de diferentes formas de preparación en el mundo entero. Dependiendo de las variedades, la masa del melón puede ser de color rosa claro, blanco, amarillo, naranja o incluso cremoso. Sin embargo, el color rojizo-rosa como el color fucsia-sigue siendo el más popular, especialmente en América del Norte, donde producen alrededor de un tercio de la cosecha mundial anual. El melón es un miembro de la familia cucurbitácea, que lo vincula a los pepinos, sandías, y calabazas, todos los cuales crecen en parras, en el suelo.
El melón no sólo es excelente para calmar la sed, sino que también tiene el potencial para reducir la inflamación crónica que puede causar enfermedades tales como el asma, diabetes, artritis, enfermedades coronarias y ciertos tipos de cáncer. Este fenómeno de protección está vinculado a un alto contenido de elementos antioxidantes, cuyo principal propósito es viajar por todo el cuerpo, buscando a los radicales libres para destruirlos. Estos radicales libres se encuentran en los rayos del sol, y también pueden ser causados por la contaminación ambiental.
Esta fruta jugosa y sabrosa contiene beta-caroteno, un carotenoide y fuerte antioxidante, aunque en cantidades más pequeñas de lo que se encuentra en las zanahorias. El beta-caroteno se transforma en vitamina A en la sangre y también protege contra la degeneración macular relacionada con la edad. También es rico en vitaminas C, B6, y B1, que ayudan a mantener nuestra capacidad energética y a optimizar las funciones del cuerpo. También es una buena fuente de magnesio y potasio.
Así que, agarre su melón y a la playa!
El melón no sólo es excelente para calmar la sed, sino que también tiene el potencial para reducir la inflamación crónica que puede causar enfermedades tales como el asma, diabetes, artritis, enfermedades coronarias y ciertos tipos de cáncer. Este fenómeno de protección está vinculado a un alto contenido de elementos antioxidantes, cuyo principal propósito es viajar por todo el cuerpo, buscando a los radicales libres para destruirlos. Estos radicales libres se encuentran en los rayos del sol, y también pueden ser causados por la contaminación ambiental.
Esta fruta jugosa y sabrosa contiene beta-caroteno, un carotenoide y fuerte antioxidante, aunque en cantidades más pequeñas de lo que se encuentra en las zanahorias. El beta-caroteno se transforma en vitamina A en la sangre y también protege contra la degeneración macular relacionada con la edad. También es rico en vitaminas C, B6, y B1, que ayudan a mantener nuestra capacidad energética y a optimizar las funciones del cuerpo. También es una buena fuente de magnesio y potasio.
Así que, agarre su melón y a la playa!
Y no se olvide de llevar su agua también; y lo más importante: Bloqueador solar, y a nadar se ha dicho! :)
Que disfruten y hasta la próxima! ;)
Glenda
Que disfruten y hasta la próxima! ;)
Glenda
Watermelon is the fruit for summer!
Now that summer is here and it's beach time, you might want to know a little fact. Watermelons can prevent you from getting dehydrated and help quench your thirst when you go to the beach, or when you are in the sun for long periods of time.
Yes!, this fruit has always been considered the emblematic summer fruit thanks to its high percentage of water, its delicate sweet flavor, and its somewhat crunchy texture.Watermelon contains as much as 90% water. In central Africa, where it was first discovered, the custom of serving a few pieces of this delicious fruit as a thirst quencher to travelers and tourists has been established for centuries. It also played a very important role in ancient Egypt, where water was (and still is) in short supply, so much so that pharaohs were often buried with a few watermelons to ensure they would not get thirsty during their trip to the outer world, (ha!, interesting history right?)
Nowadays, throughout the world, watermelon has its aficionados who enjoy different ways of preparing it. Depending on the varieties, watermelon flesh can be light pink, yellow, orange or even creamy white. But the reddish fuchsia-like color remains the most popular, especially among North American growers, who produce about one third of the annual world crop. Watermelon is a member of the cucurbitacean family, which links it to cucumbers, cantaloupe or squash, which all grow on vines, on the ground.
Watermelon is not only an excellent thirst-quencher; it also has the potential to reduce chronic inflammation which is suspected to cause illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, arthritis, coronary disease and certain cancers. This protective phenomenon is linked to a high content of antioxidant elements, whose main purpose is to travel throughout the body searching out free radicals to destroy them. Those free radicals can be found in the sun’s rays, and can also be caused by pollution.
This juicy and savory fruit contains beta-carotene, a carotenoid and powerful antioxidant, although in smaller quantities than is found in carrots. The beta-carotene transforms into Vitamin A in the blood which protects against age-related macular degeneration. It is also rich in Vitamins C, B6, and B1, which help maintain our energetic capacity and to optimize body functions. It’s also a good source of magnesium, and potassium.
So, there you have it, take your watermelon to the beach! and don't forget to take your water as well; and the most important thing: Sunblock; and swim away! :)
Here is a yummy recipe
Feta cheese-watermelon antipasto
(4 portions)
Enjoy and until next time!
Glenda
Yes!, this fruit has always been considered the emblematic summer fruit thanks to its high percentage of water, its delicate sweet flavor, and its somewhat crunchy texture.Watermelon contains as much as 90% water. In central Africa, where it was first discovered, the custom of serving a few pieces of this delicious fruit as a thirst quencher to travelers and tourists has been established for centuries. It also played a very important role in ancient Egypt, where water was (and still is) in short supply, so much so that pharaohs were often buried with a few watermelons to ensure they would not get thirsty during their trip to the outer world, (ha!, interesting history right?)
Nowadays, throughout the world, watermelon has its aficionados who enjoy different ways of preparing it. Depending on the varieties, watermelon flesh can be light pink, yellow, orange or even creamy white. But the reddish fuchsia-like color remains the most popular, especially among North American growers, who produce about one third of the annual world crop. Watermelon is a member of the cucurbitacean family, which links it to cucumbers, cantaloupe or squash, which all grow on vines, on the ground.
Watermelon is not only an excellent thirst-quencher; it also has the potential to reduce chronic inflammation which is suspected to cause illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, arthritis, coronary disease and certain cancers. This protective phenomenon is linked to a high content of antioxidant elements, whose main purpose is to travel throughout the body searching out free radicals to destroy them. Those free radicals can be found in the sun’s rays, and can also be caused by pollution.
This juicy and savory fruit contains beta-carotene, a carotenoid and powerful antioxidant, although in smaller quantities than is found in carrots. The beta-carotene transforms into Vitamin A in the blood which protects against age-related macular degeneration. It is also rich in Vitamins C, B6, and B1, which help maintain our energetic capacity and to optimize body functions. It’s also a good source of magnesium, and potassium.
So, there you have it, take your watermelon to the beach! and don't forget to take your water as well; and the most important thing: Sunblock; and swim away! :)
Here is a yummy recipe
Feta cheese-watermelon antipasto
(4 portions)
- 1 small watermelon
- 8 oz Greek Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1 lemon, squeezed
- 1 small dry sausage, thinly sliced
- A few drops of olive oil
- Dry oregano to taste
Enjoy and until next time!
Glenda
Friday, February 11, 2011
Friday, October 29, 2010
"Onions"
Nutri-Fun
Besides giving an exquisite flavor to food and leaving your tongue on fire, did you know that onions are used for many other natural home remedies and are considered to be anti-inflammatory ? Yeap!, if you actually use onions to cook your food you are offering your body an antioxidant named Quercetin. Antioxidants have been known to prevent diseases such as the infamous "killer" Cancer. I will tell you a secret; if you have a cold, and have a lot of cough; take an onion peel it cut it in half (but not all the way down), and put it next to you on your night stand at night when you go to sleep.
I know, you are probably saying," I don't even like onions on my food why would I put it on my night stand, it stinks!". It works as a natural anti-septic remedy that helps to clear your cough. I recommend trying it and let me know if you can sleep better. Thank you for reading by Blog, until next time; take care.
P.S. you don't have to eat a whole onion now!;)
Besides giving an exquisite flavor to food and leaving your tongue on fire, did you know that onions are used for many other natural home remedies and are considered to be anti-inflammatory ? Yeap!, if you actually use onions to cook your food you are offering your body an antioxidant named Quercetin. Antioxidants have been known to prevent diseases such as the infamous "killer" Cancer. I will tell you a secret; if you have a cold, and have a lot of cough; take an onion peel it cut it in half (but not all the way down), and put it next to you on your night stand at night when you go to sleep.
I know, you are probably saying," I don't even like onions on my food why would I put it on my night stand, it stinks!". It works as a natural anti-septic remedy that helps to clear your cough. I recommend trying it and let me know if you can sleep better. Thank you for reading by Blog, until next time; take care.
P.S. you don't have to eat a whole onion now!;)
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