Groceries Mrt 2010

no. 3 - 2010

Shop smart. Every day!

Easter Craft & recipe Ideas Brian Croes Teen Gourmet

Steve Bartender of the month

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Best food for kids

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The taste you love.

Happy Easter... number Teen gourmet

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Calco Stoba (Conch Stew)

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Every day 8 We hear you 9 Health benefits of chocolate 10 Off the Shelf

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Ideas 12 Easter craft ideas Just for kids 14 Transform your kids eating habits 15 15 best food for your kids Home cooking 16 Easter food recipes 18 Health benefits of milk 23 Cheap and easy cooking 26 32 34 36 37 38 39 42

Gourmet home cooking Brian Croes: Teen Gourmet Eat Honey Today Fish Soup Recipe Pumpkin Soup Recipe Pumpkin: Anti-Aging and DiseasesFighting Properties Cala Recipe Health benefits of watermelon Calco Stoba (Conch Stew) Recipe

Happy Hour 44 Bartender of the month 45 Tic Tac shot recipe

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We hear you!

Q. Isn’t honey a type of sugar? Does it not add any weight? Won’t the calories in honey negate your weight loss efforts? Sara T.

Q:I made chicken soup last nite and forgot it out for 16 hours. I was told if I let it boil for 15 minutes it would be fine. It smelled just fine. Lou A: No, Lou. You can’t boil something that has exposed to bacterial contamination and render it safe. Once bacteria have multiplied to the point of being unsafe, you can’t just kill the bacteria.

Remember, bacteria are living creatures, and they do all the things that living creatures do, including excreting wastes and producing toxins. Boiling a soup won’t change that.

Q: How can I make light and delicious salad dressings?

A: It is simple. Lower the calories and make a salad dressing lighter by using less oil. Use less oil and increase the amount of vinegar or substitute fruit juice, vegetable stock, or any flavorful liquid. Add flavorful mustards, fresh herbs, zests from citrus fruit, garlic, scallions, and any other interesting combinations and you will never notice the reduction in fat.

A. You are right - honey contains sugar. But unlike refined sugar, honey contains vitamins and minerals too. Normally, to digest sugar, the vitamins and minerals stored in body are utilized, rendering the body devoid of these nutrients. These nutrients are essential to dissolve fats and cholesterol. Thus when you eat too much sugar, you tend to increase weight not just because of the calories, but due to lack of vitamins and minerals. On the contrary, honey being a good source of nutrients, helps you in reducing weight.

Q: I buy fresh fruit whole (watermelon, cantaloupe, grapes etc.) for fruit salad. Because I am on a budget and a one person eater this is necessary because buying cut up fruit is extraordinarily expensive. I have looked up making “smoothies” to freeze but to no avail. Do you have any suggestions for recipies that may save me from wasting perfectly good fruit from throwing out? I thank you in advance for any ideas. Lisa Oduber.

A: Smoothies are simple to make with frozen fruit, Cathy. And they make a healthful and easy breakfast. Just toss a couple of handfuls of cut-up frozen fruit in a blender with some plain yogurt and just enough skim milk to cover. Blend it up until it’s smooth. You can use almost any frozen fruit -- strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, banana chunks, and

frozen melon cut into squares work great.

During the summer when fruit is cheaper, I freeze my own by cutting things up if necessary, spreading them on a metal sheet and freezing until they’re solid, then packaging in freezer bags. Watermelon is so high in water that I’m not sure it would work well that way, but it’s worth a try!

Q. What do Jewish people eat on Passover? Nicole de Mei, Bakval.

A. The special Jewish food for Passover is “Matza,” unleavened bread baked carefully and within 18 minutes.

Jews specifically do NOT eat “chametz” on Passover. Chametz is food that contains wheat that was allowed to rise, such as bread, pasta, etc. “Ashkenazi” Jews (Jews from Europe) also don’t eat legumes (rice, corn, beans) on Passover.

Other foods are permissible during Passover, but Jews, even many of those that do not keep Kosher during the rest of the year, are often extra careful during this time to only eat foods marked as “Kosher for Passover,” confirming that they are Kosher and do not contain any leaven.

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HEALTH BENEFITS of dark chocolate Dark chocolate is also said to be a good choice of copper and magnesium which is essential in maintaining a regular heartbeat and maintain levels of a person’s blood pressure. Eating a large amount of dark chocolate is not good for anyway in terms of fat and calories even though there is a great potential for it to be a health benefit anyway. Eating too much of anything is not a good thing.

Too much chocolate can also give you a soft of jolt because dark chocolate has caffeine in it. So they more you eat you may get that sugar chocolate rush a bit too much. But if taken in moderation, you will see the health benefits sooner rather than later. Too much of it will give you a belly ache and just the right amount may prevent you form having a heart attack.

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OFF THE SHELF Try our pick of the month!

Adjustables Cone leave a lasting impression Renuzit® Adjustables are easy to use.

Simply adjust the cone height to release the right amount of fragrance to banish odors and leave behind a clean, refreshing scent.

Renuzit® Adjustables come in 15 exceptional fragrances that will transform any room for just pennies a day. It’s an affordable way to give any room a refreshing new scent.

Tropical Waters™ Transport yourself to a Tropical island with exotic fruits and sweet melons.

Relaxing Spa Give your home the relaxing ambiance of a spa with clean aromatic essences.

Paradise Breeze® (Brisa del Paraiso®) An invigorating breeze of Tropical Fruit.

After the Rain® Freshen your home with the scent of raintouched florals and sparkling citrus.

Simply Vanilla® Create that “Welcome Home” feeling with the inviting aroma of rich vanilla.

Citrus Sunburst® Enjoy the scent of fresh-squeezed citrus as it freshens your home.

White Peony The sweet scent of nature’s most extravagant flower.

Sunny Laundry® A comforting, soft fragrance like clean sheets fresh off the clothesline.

Lavender & Violet (Lavanda y Violetas) Lush lavender florals and vibrant blossoms perfume the air.

Raspberry Freshen your home with the aroma of freshly picked raspberries.

Super Odor Killer® Your home will smell sparkling clean with the fresh scents of citrus and mint.

Dial Soap Raising The Bar On Clean.

What is your idea of clean? A soap that helps maintain your skin’s natural moisture balance? One that rinses clean without drying? Or maybe a soap formulated specially for men?

Whatever kind of clean you’re looking for you’ll find a Dial® bar soap made to deliver it.

Cranberry & AntiOxidant Environmental stress and drying can prematurely age your skin. Dial® AntiOxidant Body Wash helps reinforce your skin’s defense system while its moisturizing formula, infused with natural cranberry extracts, provides a healthy clean.

Aloe Leave your skin feeling soft and smooth with the light scent and sensation of aloe vera. With Dial’s longlasting deodorant protection, it’s a feeling of freshness that goes beyond fragrance, because it cleans without drying.

Mountain Fresh Fresh as a mountain stream – that’s how this bar soap, with its brisk, exhilarating scent, will make you feel.

That clean feeling and fragrance stay with you too, thanks to Dial’s longlasting deodorant protection.

Tropical Escape Take clean to a place that’s a refreshing escape. Indulge in the scents of ripe, sweet pineapple and luscious citrus, while enjoying the benefits of Dial’s long-lasting deodorant protection. Cleans without drying.

Spring Water Cool and crisp, this bar soap delivers a clean as invigorating as a dip in a natural spring. With Dial’s long-lasting deodorant protection, you’ll enjoy that clean, refreshed feeling all day.

Gold This is the bar that built the Dial company. After more than 60 years, this icon, with its rich gold color and bracing scent, is the bar you can trust for deodorant protection and long-lasting clean.

White Experience a pure feeling of clean, and long-lasting deodorant protection.

White and bright, it delivers the clean Dial is famous for, with a fragrance as fresh as a new morning.

AWA, e awa di 11 Aruba... refrescante, suave y di halto calidad.

E producto AWA ta wordo traha na Aruba door di Tropical Bottling Company of Aruba. Esaki ta e mesun compania cu ta traha Coca-Cola na Aruba. Tur e bebidanan cu ta wordo traha na e planta di Tropical Bottling Company tin e awa dushi di Aruba como ingrediente den dje. Manera ta conoci, cu e proceso di desalinisacion, e awa di Aruba ta bini for di laman. Cu e ultimo tecnologianan ultra moderno di multi filtracion, Tropical Bottling Company por garantisa e calidad halto di e AWA den boter cu a resulta den diferente reconocimientonan internacional pa e producto AWA. Ora bo bebe AWA, bo ta ripara cu si tin un diferencia entre nos AWA di Aruba y otro marcanan di awa di otro paisnan.

Nos AWA ta mas refrescante, y nos por ta orgulloso cu ta na Aruba ela wordo traha. Recientemente, e label di AWA a wordo cambia y modernisa, y e label refleha cu nos AWA di Aruba ta bini for di laman originalmente. Bo por cumpra e AWA aki den boternan di 8oz, 20oz y 1 liter na bo supermercado preferi.

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Easter craft ideas Everything you need for a most egg-cellent day

The one universal symbol of Easter celebrations throughout the world is the Easter egg. From very early times, an egg has been considered an important symbol of rebirth. The custom of giving eggs has been traced back to Egyptians, Persians, Gauls, Greeks, and Romans, to whom the egg was a symbol of life.

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White Dove Instructions 1. Blow the Egg: Follow the intruction # 1 of Bluebird Egg 2. Degg-orate the Egg: Let the kids paint half of the egg, stand it atop a bottle cap to dry (use a hair dryer to speed things up), then paint the other half. Centering the face on either hole, paint on features with contrasting colors. Start with a plain white egg. Paint on black eyes. Glue on an orange paper beak and white feathers underneath the egg.

3. Take Flight: Tape a long length of fishing line to the end of an unfolded paper clip. Starting at the small hole, thread the line through the decorated egg and out the large hole. To keep your flying critter upright, tape the fishing line just above the hole in the critter’s back. Hang it from the ceiling or an egg tree.

Sheep Egg

Bluebird Egg With this project, kids blow an egg, then turn it into a flying wonder. All you need is a raw egg, paint, craft supplies, and fishing line for hanging the egg. The best part? This blown-egg creature will keep indefinitely.

Materials Eggs, newsprint, egg dye, paper towels, birthday candles or crayons, pipe cleaners, fishing line, black acrylic or tempera paint, brushes, blue tissue, glue Instructions 1.Blow the Egg: Wash and dry the raw egg. Cover your table with newsprint and set out bowls, pushpins, and paper towels. Shake the egg to break up the yolk. Next, the kids can pierce the top and bottom with a pushpin, making the hole on the wider end a bit larger. Position the egg over the bowl and blow through the small hole, allowing the

Courtesy of hard-boiled eggs, vibrant egg dye, a cute pipe cleaner stand, and some glued-on details (paper ears, pom-pom nose, and so on), this critter is an Easter favorite.

Materials Eggs, newsprint, egg dye, paper towels, birthday candles or crayons, glue, cotton balls, brown paper, black marker ,pipe cleaners Instructions 1. Color Hard-boiled Eggs: Before you begin decorating, cover your worktable with newsprint. Set out plastic cups with assorted colors of prepared egg dye, either homemade (For each color, stir one cup of hot water and one teaspoon of white vinegar in a plastic cup. Then stir in 10 to 20 drops of concentrated food coloring). Have a roll of paper towels on hand and plenty of hard-boiled

inside of the egg to seep into the bowl.

Set the empty egg, with the large hole down, in an egg carton to dry. Be sure children wash her hands after handling.

2.Degg-orate the Egg: Let the kids paint half of the egg, stand it atop a bottle cap to dry (use a hair dryer to speed things up), then paint the other half.

Centering the face on either hole, paint on features with contrasting colors. Begin with a blue painted egg, then paint on black eyes. Glue on blue tissue paper wings and a billowy tail. Finally, glue on a paper beak.

3.Take Flight: Tape a long length of fishing line to the end of an unfolded paper clip. Starting at the small hole, thread the line through the decorated egg and out the large hole. To keep your flying critter upright, tape the fishing line just above the hole in the critter’s back. Hang it from the ceiling or an egg tree.

white eggs. Let the kids take turns submerging eggs into the dye until the eggs reach a desired shade. Gently blot excess dye with a paper towel. Set the eggs atop plastic bottle caps to dry. For eyes and spots, draw circles on the eggs with a birthday candle or crayon before submerging them in the dye.

2. Sheep: To make this brown egg in sheep’s clothing, glue on cotton balls and brown paper ears. Draw on eyes with permanent black marker.

3. Craft Pipe Cleaner Legs: Set the decorated animal on a pipe cleaner stand. To make one, bend a pipe cleaner into an oval and twist it closed, using the excess as a tail.

Cut a second pipe cleaner in half. Wrap one half around the back of the oval to form the back legs; wrap the other half around the front to create the front legs. Bend the ends into feet.

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Transform your kid from picky eater to food adventurer If you’ve got a picky eater in your household, try putting some of these strategies from the nutritionists at the American Dietetic Association to the test. In no time, you may see your so-called picky eater blossom into an epicurean adventurer.

Skip the Power Struggle: When your kid won’t even taste something you know he’ll probably adore, or if he isn’t eating as much as you think he should, it can be tempting to force the issue. Don’t, experts advise. Forcing kids to take a bite or to eat something they don’t want to can just compound the problem and lead to even more finicky eating.

Avoid Labels: Sometimes calling a child a picky eater can

backfire when she starts thinking of herself that way. The truth is that many toddlers will simply grow out of selective eating habits if you give them enough time, so it’s best not to call attention to the issue.

Be a Repeat Offender: If your child refuses to eat a specific food the first time you serve it, don’t automatically assume that she hates it. It’s more likely that she’s intimidated by trying a “new” thing. But after seeing carrots on her plate six or seven times, she might feel comfortable enough to add it to her list of acceptable foods.

Tap Into Peer Pressure: Do you know what your child’s friends are eating? Sometimes, seeing another child eating a new or unfamiliar food is all it takes to get your kid to try it. Ask what his friends bring to school for snacks or lunch, or make a point to schedule a mealtime playdate and use peer pressure to your advantage.

Go Shopping Together: Involve your child in your shopping

routine so he feels like he’s part of your menu choices at home. Of course, as the parent, you are ultimately in charge of what makes it into the cart, but allowing a child to choose between three kinds of fruit, for example, or which color of cheese he or she would like to try can work wonders. Another strategy: Have your child pick a healthy new “food of the week” for everyone in the family to try.

Get Cooking: Letting your kids help with meal preparation can

also help build interest in what is on the table. Even small children can pour an ingredient that Mom or Dad has measured out, or check on cookies or bread through the window in the oven door. As children get older, they can take on bigger roles, such as planning and preparing a well-balanced meal one night a week.

Set an Example: Eat a balanced, healthy diet yourself! Kids pick up cues from their parents.

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1. American Cheese One slice has about 125 milligrams of bone-building calcium (children ages 1 to 3 need 500 milligrams a day; 4- to 8-year olds need 800 milligrams). As a melted topping, this mildly flavored cheese can make vegetables or pasta more enticing to picky eaters.

2. Baby Carrots Pack these beta-carotene-rich vegetables in

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a B vitamin, while green beans provide potassium. Toss them into soup as it heats, or cook and stir into leftover rice.

10. Ground Beef A top source of protein, iron, and zinc. Choose

beef that’s at least 90 percent lean to keep fat in check. Mix into chili, toss with pasta or noodles, or make burgers.

sealed plastic bags to take along to school or soccer practice. For babies and young toddlers, steam carrots until soft, then cut into small pieces.

11. Ketchup You may think it’s gross when your child douses

3. Baked Potato Serve this potassium-loaded, fiber-rich veg-

12. Kiwifruit Bite for bite, the kiwi has more vitamin C than an

4. Breakfast Cereal Fortified cereal is a top source of numer-

13. Orange Juice Of all the 100 percent juices, O.J. is the most

5. Broccoli Children get calcium and vitamins C and A in every

14. Parmesan Cheese Each tablespoon of grated cheese sup-

etable instead of greasy fries. It’s lower in fat and a great base for nutritious toppings like chili, beans, or steamed broccoli. ous vitamins and minerals, including iron and the B-vitamin folate, which builds blood cells. If your kids won’t eat cereal that’s not sugary, combine a sweet brand with a less sugary variety.

bite. Many kids like it raw or lightly steamed so the vegetable stays bright green. Make pizza faces with broccoli, plant “trees” in mashed potatoes, or let kids dunk it in pasta sauce.

6. Cantaloupe One of the few fruits with both beta-carotene and

vitamin C, it’s a great alternative for kids who aren’t big vegetable eaters.

7. Chocolate Milk In an ideal world, children would gulp down plain milk without complaint. But sometimes a little flavoring can make milk more appealing. And contrary to popular belief, the chocolate does not significantly hinder calcium absorption.

8. Eggs One scrambled egg is packed with protein, which builds and repairs muscles, and vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium.

9. Frozen MixedVegetables Peas supply protein and folate,

everything in sight with ketchup, but this tomato-y condiment contains a natural cancer-fighting compound called lycopene. orange. It supplies fiber and antioxidants that help protect the body’s cells from day-to-day damage.

naturally nutritious--it’s got lots of vitamin C, folate, and potassium.

The calcium-fortified kind is a great option for kids who don’t or can’t drink milk.

plies close to 10 percent of the daily requirement for calcium; sprinkle it on top of pasta, vegetables, salad, and eggs.

15. Peanut Butter Ever-popular among kids, peanut butter is protein-rich and a good source of fiber. Spread on bread or thin with water to make a yummy dip for celery sticks, apple slices, or banana chunks.

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Deviled Eggs Total Fat: 12.4g | Cholesterol: 215mg

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Ingredients 6 eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon prepared mustard paprika, for garnish salt and pepper to taste Directions Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with

cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and cut lengthwise.

Remove yolks from eggs. In a medium bowl, mash the yolks and mix together with mayonnaise, onion, sweet pickle relish, horseradish and mustard.

With a fork or pastry bag, fill the egg halves with the yolk mixture. Garnish with paprika, salt and pepper. Chill until serving.

17 Ingredients 2 bunches medium asparagus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Grated or shaved Parmesan, optional Directions Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Trim the woody ends from the asparagus, usually about 1 1/2 inches.

Lightly peel the remaining stalks (not always necessary, but more of a personal preference). Spread the spears in a single layer on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with the salt and pepper, and roll to coat thoroughly.

Roast the asparagus until lightly browned and tender, about 8 to 10 minutes, giving the pan a good shake about halfway through to turn the asparagus. Arrange the roasted asparagus on a serving platter and top with some Parmesan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Bacon Cheddar Roasted Deviled Asparagus Eggs Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Shrimp

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Ingredients 12 eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 4 slices bacon 2 tablespoons finely shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon mustard

Directions Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes.

Remove from hot water, and cool. To cool more quickly, rinse eggs under cold running water.

Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Alternatively, wrap bacon in paper towels and cook in the microwave for about 1 minute per slice. Crumble and set aside.

Peel the hard-cooked eggs, and cut in half lengthwise. Remove yolks to a small bowl.

Mash egg yolks with mayonnaise, crumbled bacon and cheese. Stir in mustard. Fill egg white halves with the yolk mixture and refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 12 jumbo shrimp, deveined 1/4 fresh pineapple cut into bite sized chunks or 1 (14ounce) can pineapple chunks in natural juice, drained 6 slices center-cut bacon, cut in 1/2 crosswise 12 wooden toothpicks Directions Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Holding a shrimp, nest a chunk of pineapple in the natural curve of the shrimp then wrap bacon around the shrimp and pineapple and secure with a wooden toothpick. Wrap and secure all 12 shrimp then add to the hot pan and cook 3 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp and shrimp are opaque and firm.

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“Health benefits of milk include good bone health, robust skin, good immune system, prevention of illnesses such as hypertension, dental decay, hydration, respiratory problems, obesity, osteoporosis and even some forms of cancer. The beneficial health nutrients obtained from milk are mandatory for human body and for prevention of chronic ailments”.

Milk...

Health benefits of milk have always influenced people all over the world to include it in diet. Milk is the best and complete food that is widely considered a well-balanced diet. Many animals do provide us with this vital health liquid, but cow’s milk is considered the best wholesome supplement to solid food for infants, children as well as adults. Milk is an ideal source of nutrients such as vitamin A & B, calcium, carbohydrate, phosphorous, magnesium, protein, zinc and riboflavin. The Teagasc Dairy Products Research Centre at Moorepark, Fermoy has reported recent research on the utility of milk in neutralizing cholesterol content in the body.

The health benefits of milk can be achieved from its products including cheese, butter, curds, clarified butter or ghee, condensed milk, diary whitener, ice cream, paneer, tofu, skimmed milk, milk powder, flavored milk, khoya, rabri, milk sweets etc. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has clearly mentioned in its Dietary Guidelines to include milk and milk products in the diet.

Deficiency Symptoms:

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tial for growth and proper development of strong bone structure.

Bone disorders such as osteoporosis can be prevented with daily intake of adequate quantity of milk. Children deprived of cow milk have an increased chance of bone fractures when injured.

Healthy Teeth: Encouraging children and youngsters to drink milk would give them excellent dental health, as milk protects the enamel surface against acidic substances. Drinking milk for energy and health would dissuade children from consuming soft drinks, thus reducing the risk of decayed teeth and weak gums.

Rehydration: Fluids are an integral part of human body. The body needs to be replenished with liquids at regular intervals. It is very essential for growing children and they must drink at least six to eight glasses of fluid every day. Milk contains a good quantity of water molecules and is considered the best fluid for rehydration.

Skin Care:

Milk deficiency can cause severe anemia, osteoporosis and other related illnesses. Milk consumption is very essential to maintain good health and doing normal activities. It is the best source of calcium for all age groups.

Benefits:

Milk is extremely beneficial drink for mankind. Some of the advantages of drinking this life-giving nectar are as follows: Calcium: Milk is the best source of calcium supply to our body. Calcium protects the body from major chronic ailments such as cancerous chemicals, bone loss, arthritic condition, migraine headaches, premenstrual syndrome, and obesity in children and aids in losing unwanted fats.

Healthy Bones: As mentioned above, milk is rich in calcium, which is very essen-

Milk and milk products are used in a number of cosmetic preparations that help in giving you a ‘peach and milk’ complexion.

Slim Body: People who are known to consume diary products and milk do not gain excess weight. In fact milk tends to make you slimmer, as whole milk contains only 4 percent of fat and skimmed milk contains even lesser percent of fat. Milk is related with leanness as against sugary fluids that may lead to obesity.

Improving Diet: According to medical research, drinking milk considerably improves our intakes of vital minerals and vitamins. A man who consumes a carton of whole milk doubles his chances of fulfilling calcium requirement per day, whereas, another person consuming a can of fizzy or carbonated drink may in reality lower his calcium levels by one third percent.

Wholesome Food: It contains a whole lot of vitamins and minerals to keep you fit, healthy and strong. A glassful of milk contains vitamin A & B for good eyesight and increasing RBC count, carbohydrates for vitality and energy, potassium for proper nerve function, magnesium for muscular function, phosphorous for energy release, protein for body repair and growth.

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Corned Beef Sandwich Ingredients: Rye bread or kaiser rolls Swiss cheese Corned beef A & J Sauerkraut Mustard Red onions & lettuce Preparation: On dark rye bread, arrange a layer of Swiss cheese, a few slices of hot corned beef, and drained sauerkraut. Place the red onions and the lettuce. Spread with your favorite mustard. Serve with funchi fries.

Corned Beef Hash

Ingredients nocoupons 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 ounces cooked A & J corned beef, diced 1 white onion, finely chopped 1 bell pepper, finely chopped 2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and shredded (about 2 cups) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 large eggs Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 slices cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces) Directions Heat the oil in a medium skillet over high heat. Add the corned beef and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until it releases some fat and browns slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in the onion, bell pepper and potatoes and cook, undisturbed, until brown and crisp on the bottom, about 6 minutes. Continue cooking, turning the hash as it browns evenly, about 15 more minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Fry the eggs sunny-side up or over easy; season with salt and pepper.

Place the cheese slices on top of the hash, reduce the heat and let sit until the cheese melts, about 1 minute. To serve, top each portion of hash with a fried egg.

24 Roast Beef Sandwich Recipe Ingredients: Rye bread or kaiser rolls Lettuce Roast Beef A & J Mustard Red onions Tomato Preparation: On dark rye bread, arrange a layer of Lettuce, a few slices of tomato and onions hot corned beef, and drained sauerkraut.

Spread with your favorite mustard.

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Reuben Croquettes with Swiss Cheese Serve these tasty little bites, which taste like a deep-fried Reuben sandwich, for your next large gathering and watch them disappear. These corned beef and Swiss cheese-filled croquettes are a tasty appetizer recipe for any occasion.

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Directions: Empty roast beef in large bowl. Take out chunks of beef and roll in flour a piece at a time and drop in hot Crisco. Let brown quickly. Take out. You may have to add a little more Crisco for gravy.

Add 3 heaping tablespoons flour to pan you browned the beef and let the flour brown. Then add broth and water to make a medium gravy. If too thick add more water.

Serve with hot biscuits, Creamed Potatoes, English Peas and Tomatoes.

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked A & J corned beef 1 cup rye bread crumbs 1/2 cup bavarian or regular sauerkraut - squeezed out, reserve the juice 1/2 cup dill pickle - diced 1/2 cup Frisian Flag milk 1/3 cup flour & 1/4 cup cornmeal - any type 1/4 cup green onion - thinly sliced 1 egg 2 tablespoons sauerkraut juice 2 teaspoons baking powder & dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt & sugar 1/2 teaspoon GOYA cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 block of swiss cheese - cut into 15, 1/2 inch chunks 2 cups vegetable oil Kraft thousand island dressing for dipping Directions: Combine all ingredients (except oil, cheese and dressing) in a mixing bowl. Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet to 350째. Use tablespoons or a small scoop to measure batter and form into balls. Stuff a cheese cube into the center of the batter ball, make sure it is completely enclosed. Fry in oil in batches, approximately 3-4 minutes. Let it get nice and golden brown so the inside cooks and the cheese melts a little. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain. Serve with dressing for dipping.

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Brian Croes & Tommy Biemans Recipe: Honey Mustard Fried Chicken

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teen Name: Brian Croes Age: 15 years old School: Colegio Arubano Dish: Honey Mustard Fried Chicken Favorite Dessert: Apple Pie Favorite Restaurant: Blossoms info@flavoursmedianv.com

Honey Mustard Fried Chicken Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/4 cup cornstarch 3 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 cup honey mustard 1 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs 1/4 cup water 2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 4 pounds), cut up vegetable oil for frying Directions In a large plate, combine the flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, salt, paprika, oregano and pepper. In another plate, rubber honey mustard in top of the chicken breast. Dip chicken in flour mixture; turning chicken until coated.

In skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375 degrees F. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, for 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy.

Place in two ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is tender and juices run clear.

Serve with salad and funchi fries

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Brian Croes Recipe: Honey Mustard Fried Chicken

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Benefits :

Honey is sedative, anti-fungal and nourishing. Soothes tissues and help retain calcium in the body.

Antibacterial – great for both internal or external problem. Considered to be a swiss army knife in the world of alternative medicine.

So, what are you waiting for? Eat Honey today! Can Keep You Healthy Honey is considered the only food that includes all the substances necessary to sustain life. History has recorded honey as the most used medicine in ancient Egypt while in the First World War, honey mixed with cod liver oil were used to treat soldier’s wound.

Honey is also mentioned in the holy book for the Moslems, the Koran while the great Napoleon has also used the bees as a symbol of his empire.

There are many scientific research that shows honey is a wonderful food. I would only give one as an example. In one recent study, researchers at the University of California, Davis, reported in March 2004 that daily consumption of raw honey may raise polyphenolic antioxidant levels in blood and reduce the risk of damage by free radicals. In English this means better immune system and stronger body.

So, what are you waiting for? Eat honey today!

However, unpasteurized honey should not be taken by pregnant women. Also, make sure you only buy cold-pressed honey because heated honey contains additives, so it may not be able to retain its healing properties.

The Use :

1. Honey can soothe and encourage the

healing of sores in the mouth or vagina.

2. For asthma, mix half a gram of black pepper powder with honey and ginger juice mixture. Drink this mixture a few times a day.

3. Mixture of equal quantities of honey

and ginger juice is a good expectorant.

It helps in colds, cough, sore throat and runny nose.

in the morning.

8. To purify the blood, mix one glass of

warm water with 1-2 teaspoonful of honey and one teaspoonful of lemon juice.

Take this preparation daily before you go to the toilet. It will also reduce fat and cleans your bowel.

9. For hair loss, mix 2 tablespoons of honey with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix into a paste and apply over the effected area. Let stand for 20 minutes and rinse off.

Natural honey causes a lower rise in 4. A bowl of oats porridge with a spoon- 10. blood sugar than that of refined sugars in ful of honey will calm the nerve. Ideal to be taken before an exam.

5. Honey is a great moisturizer and can be used on the skin as a natural revitalizing mask

6. Eating a little local honey will make you “immune’ to pollens in the area.

7. To improve eyesight, mix honey with

carrot juice. Take one hour before meals

people with Type 2 diabetes. A little unprocessed honey may be added in their drinks when they crave some sweetness in their diet. Just use raw honey to benefit from this goodness.

I can fill a library with the benefit of this superb food. These are just a few examples for you. Start taking honey today!

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Ingredients 6 cups baby spinach leaves 2 cups grapes tomatoes 1 large green pepper, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 cup cucumber slices, halved 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup) two 2.6 oz Starkist速 Flavor Fresh Pouch 速 Tuna (Albacore or Chunk Light Tuna) 1/2 cup light vinaigrette dressing, Greek-variety recommended 2 oz crumbled feta cheese *NOTE: 2 oz STARKIST速 FLAVOR FRESH POUCH速 Tuna (Albacore or Chunk Light Tuna): 60 calories, .5g fat, 0g fiber Instructions Place spinach on large serving platter or divide evenly among 4 salad plates. Combine tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, onions and tuna in a large bowl; add dressing and toss to coat.

Spoon over spinach; sprinkle with cheese.

Yields about 1.5 cups tuna salad per serving.

Mediterranean Tuna Salad Feeling satisfied may be your ticket to successful weight management.

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Fish Soup

Things You’ll Need: 2-3 pieces depending upon the size of the fish.

--------------------------------ginger root --------------------------------lemon grass (optional) --------------------------------1 small onion --------------------------------1 clove of garlic --------------------------------salt to taste --------------------------------pechay leaves --------------------------------2-3 cups of water

Fish is a great addition to the diet, since it is packed with vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that the body needs in order to stay healthy.

Here are just a few of the benefits fish has to offer, and how you can receive the most nutrients from the fish you prepare.

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ish and fish oil can help to boost the immune system, and fish provides omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for bone and skin health, as well as cell reproduction. Fish that contain high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids include salmon, tuna, whiting, and trout, and fish oil supplements can be taken if fish is not consumed at least twice a week.

Fish has also been reported to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in both men and women, especially those with diabetes. Eating fish has also been proven to reduce the risk of strokes for both men and women, since it aids in heart health, and is a food that helps to cleanse the blood so that blood can be transported to and from the heart easier.

Not only does eating fish convey those benefits, but eating fish or taking fish oil supplements on a regular basis could help to improve or preserve your vision. Fish contains docosahexaeonic acid (DHA) which is produced in the eye near the light-sensing nerve cells. Since fish provides an extra ‘serving’ of DHA, people are less likely to experience the muscular degeneration in the eye area that comes with aging.

As with all foods, the way that fish is prepared could lessen or enhance its health benefits. For instance, preparing fish without a tremendous amount of sodium will help to preserve it omega-3 content, and not overcooking fish will ensure that you receive the full nutritional benefits. So the next time you go to bite into a piece of filet, know that in every way it does a body good!

Fish Soup Preparation: Step 1 Clean the fish. Take out the gills and scales and wash it thoroughly.

Cut them into small bite pieces and sprinkle a little salt in it then set aside.

Step 2 In a regular size pot, boil 3-4 cups of water or you can add some more if you want more broth. Let it boil.

Step 3 While waiting for your water to boil, prepare the onions, cut it lengthwise. crush the garlic and ginger roots. You can also slice it but crushed garlic and ginger taste better. Slice the tomatoes lengthwise too. The Bigger sizes the better.

Step 4 Wash the pechay leaves and cut it into halves. You can also cut the leaves into smaller cuts it is still good.

Step 5 Put the fish into the boiling water then add the onions, garlic, toma-

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Health benefits of eating fish

Regular consumption of fish can reduce the risk of various diseases and disorders. Selected research findings include: Asthma: Children who eat fish may be less likely to develop asthma.

Brain and eyes: Fish rich in omega 3 fatty acids can contribute to the health of brain tissue and the retina (the back of the eye).

Cardiovascular disease: Eating fish every week reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke by reducing blood clots and inflammation, improving blood vessel elasticity, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood fats and boosting ‘good’ cholesterol.

Dementia: Elderly people who eat fish or seafood at least once a week may have a lower risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.

Depression: People who regularly eat fish have a lower incidence of depression (depression is linked to low levels of omega 3 fatty acids in the brain).

Diabetes: Fish may help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels.

Eyesight: Breastfed babies of mothers who eat fish have better eyesight, perhaps due to the omega 3 fatty acids transmitted in breast milk.

Inflammatory conditions: Regular fish consumption may relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and autoimmune disease.

Prematurity: Eating fish during pregnancy may help reduce the risk of delivering a premature baby.

toes and ginger roots. Add more salt to taste. Let simmer for about 3 minutes or more.

Step 6 When the fish is almost cook, put the pechay leaves and simmer for 2 minutes or until the leaves are half cook. Don’t over cook the leaves, it will not taste good when it is over cooked.

Step 7 When the fish and vegetables are already cooked, turn off your stove and serve the soup hot with rice or baked potatoes. They really taste good.

Tips & Warnings * You can use different kinds of fish whatever you like but there are certain kinds of fish which are good to make soup. * The colored fish really taste good. * You can use other types of leafy vegetables like spinach leaves, alugbate leaves, malunggay leaves, etc.

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While pum pkin flesh is nutrient-ric h, pumpkin seeds contain esse ntial vitamin also minerals. P s and umpkin seed s are a good source of vi tamin E, iron magnesium , , potassium , zinc, and are an exce llent pl source of om ant-based ega-6 and omega-3 fa tty acids.

37 Sopi di Pampuna Pumpkin Soup Ingredients: 1/4 lb. salted beef 4 cups fresh water 1 large onion 1 or 2 celery stalks 1 or 2 leeks 1/4 tsp. thyme 1/2 tsp. Tabasco Sauce 2 lbs. pumpkin, peeled and cubed 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 cinnamon stick 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 cup cream 2 Tablespoon butter Directions: Cover and soak in water overnight: 1/4 lb. salted beef Drain water, and place the beef in large pot with: 4 cups fresh water 1 large onion 1 or 2 celery stalks 1 or 2 leeks 1/4 tsp. thyme 1/2 tsp. Tabasco Sauce Bring to a quick boil. Lower heat and simmer for about an hour until meat has become tender. Strain the bouillon, discarding vegetables. Dice the beef and set aside. Return the bouillon to the fire and simmer until tender.

2 lbs. pumpkin, peeled and cubed 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed The last few minutes of cooking add: 1 cinnamon stick 1 Tablespoon sugar Remove from heat and discard cinnamon stick. Combine the pumpkin, potatoes and bouillon in an electric blender.

Slowly add: 1 cup cream 2 Tablespoon butter Heat the soup carefully, do not bring to a boil. Prior to serving, add the diced beef and the ruku coloring.

Nutrient-Rich Fruit with Anti-Aging and DiseaseFighting Properties More than just a decorative Halloween candleholder or a pie filling to be eaten only once a year, pumpkin is one of the most nutritional foods available year round. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, both the flesh and seeds of the pumpkin provide many health-boosting nutrients.

Nutrients in Pumpkin Pumpkin is low in fat and calories and rich in disease-fighting nutrients such as: • Alpha-carotene • Beta-carotene • Fiber • Vitamins C and E • Potassium • Magnesium • Pantothenic acid Health Benefits of Pumpkin The alpha-carotene and beta-carotene are potent antioxidants found in pumpkin and are pro-vitamin A carotenoids, meaning the body converts them to vitamin A. Vitamin A promotes healthy vision and ensures proper immune function. The beta-carotene in pumpkin may also reverse skin damage caused by the sun and act as an anti-inflammatory. Alphacarotene is thought to slow the aging process and also reduce the risk of developing cata-

racts and prevent tumor growth. Carotenoids also boost immunity and lessen the risk of heart disease.

Pumpkin is an excellent source of fiber; onehalf cup serving contains 5 grams of fiber.

Fiber helps reduce bad cholesterol levels, protect the body against heart disease, control blood sugar levels, promote healthy digestion, and plays a role in weight loss.

The vitamin C in pumpkin boosts immunity, reduces the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease, and regulates cholesterol levels. Pumpkin is also a good source of vitamin E which promotes healthy skin by protecting the body from sun damage and may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and certain cancers.

The potassium found in pumpkin aids in balancing fluid levels in the body, promotes strong bones, is necessary for energy production, and helps to control blood pressure.

Pumpkin is also rich in magnesium, which aids the body in hundreds of functions, including promoting a healthy immune system, contributing to bone strength, and normalizing heart function. Pantothenic acid, or vitamin B5 is also found in pumpkin. Vitamin B5 help balance hormone levels and manage stress.

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Ingredients: 1/2 lb. black-eyed peas 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. cayenne 1 tsp. salt Water Directions: Soak overnight in ample water: 1/2 lb. boonchi wowo pretu, or blackeyed peas 1 tsp. salt Place the peas in the folds of a towel and rub vigorously to remove skins.

Discard the skin and dry the peas thoroughly.

Put them through a food grinder.

Mix in: 1/4 tsp. cayenne 1 tsp. salt While beating, add a little at a time: 1/2 cup water Continue beating until batter is fluffy and double the original quantity.

Drop by teaspoonfuls into deep, hot fat. Remove when golden brown and drain on absorbent paper.

Serve hot with a watermelon sauce.

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Summer and watermelon are inseparable. Watermelons are found almost everywhere in the world. Although we can find watermelons in our markets throughout the year, the season for watermelon is the summer when they are sweet and of the best quality. No other fruit can we find so crunchy and thirst quenching like watermelon.

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First cultivated in Egypt, watermelons were once such a highly regarded fruit that one would be placed in the tombs of Egyptian Kings. Today watermelons are used all over the world to make wine, as an ingredient in salads, juices, salsas, sorbets, and smoothies or just eaten raw as a sweet, juicy treat. In addition to being a thirst-quenching fruit (due to its 92 percent water content), watermelon offers many nutritional benefits.

Health Benefits of Watermelon Because of its high level of beta-carotene, watermelon is a good source of vitamin A. In addition, watermelon is rich in vitamin C and lycopene. The vitamin C, vitamin A, and lycopene in watermelon act as powerful antioxidants that protect the body from the harmful effects of free radicals such as skin damage, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, certain types of cancer, and macular degeneration.

Watermelons are rich in B vitamins, specifically B1 and B6, both of which provide the body energy. Vitamin B1 also helps to keep the heart, brain, and nervous system running well, while vitamin B6 is an immune booster and has been shown to help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Watermelon is a good source of potassium and magnesium as well. Potassium works with sodium and chloride as an electrolyte in the body to balance water levels in the body and regulate blood pressure and heartbeat.

Magnesium promotes heart health and is important for building strong bones and reduces the risk of developing osteoporosis.

Tips for Buying Watermelon

When purchasing watermelon that’s already pre-cut and packaged, look for deeply colored, juicy flesh free of any white streaks running through it. When purchasing uncut watermelons, look for melons with a smooth surface. The surface or rind of the watermelon can vary in color from dark to pale green and

should look dull, not shiny.

Watermelons also have a yellowish or creamcolored underbelly which is the area that lays on the ground during ripening. Melons which lack this yellowish colored area should be avoided as they may have been harvested too soon and may leave the melon lacking taste and juiciness.

In addition to the flesh of watermelon, the seeds and rind can be eaten as well. Watermelon seeds can be roasted just like pumpkin seeds, and the rind can be used for homemade canned goods such as watermelon rind pickles and preserves.

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Calco Stoba

Good conch should be white with pink and orange edges. Avoid conch 43 with a grayish color. Like other seafood, conch should not smell fishy.

If there are any dark pieces of skin, trim them off. Because of its firm texture, conch needs to be tenderized before being cooked. This can be accomplished by placing the meat between pieces of plastic wrap and giving it a good pounding with a mallet. How much is too much? Don’t beat it to a pulp — smooth and flatten it to the desired thickness.

When it comes to cooking conch, treat it like squid: either barely cook it, or cook the heck out of it. After heating briefly, conch will begin to toughen until essentially inedible. However, after being cooked for a while (simmered for about an hour in a stew, for example) the conch will come back, tender again.

Funchi (Corn Meal)

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Ingredients: 1 cup of corn meal 1 teaspoon of salt 1/2 cup of boiling water 1 1/2 cups of cold water 1 tablespoon margarine or butter Preparation:

Calco Stoba (Conch Stew) Calco Stoba (Conch Stew) is a traditional Aruban recipe for a classic stew made with the meat from the conch shellifsh in a tomato and white whine vinegar stock with onion and green bell pepper. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Aruban version of: Conch Stew (Calco Stoba).

Ingredients: 900g conch meat 120ml white wine vinegar 3 tbsp butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped 2 large tomatoes, blanched, peeled and chopped 120ml chicken stock minced hot chilli pepper, to taste 2 Maggi cubes (or beef bouillon cubes) salt freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

In a heavy sauce pan, mix together the cold water with corn-meal and the salt.

Add boiling water, margarine or butter then stir.

Next bring the mixture to a boil then cook for about 3 minutes Continue for another 3 minutes while stirring with a wooden spoon.

The mixture is done when it pulls away from the sides of the pan and its stiff in texture.

Remove from the heat and turn into a

Preparation: Clean the conch, remove the meat then pound well with a wooden mallet. Rub well with the white wine vinegar and cut into bite-sized pieces.

Melt the butter in a pan and use to fry the onion and green bell pepper for about 6 minutes or until the onion has softened. Now add the tomatoes, chicken stock, chilli and Maggi cubes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes before adding the conch meat.

Return the mixture to a simmer then cover and cook for a further 10 minutes, until the conch meat is tender. Season to taste and serve.

deep well-buttered bowl.

Shake the mixture so it sits well in the bowl.

Place a serving plate over the top then invert onto the plate and serve.

As an alternative you can allow the funchi to cool and then cut into flat slices.

These can be fried in hot oil until the outside is browned and crunchy.

Red Heat sauce is prepared with high quality ingredients, herbs and spices with a heatfactor medium to hot. Red Heat sauce is a cooking ingredient that can be added to soups, stews and pasta sauces. But don’t be afraid to try it while preparing your favorite dish.

Yes, anywhere you want that tangy, spicy taste of the Caribbean.

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Bartender of the month Name: Steven Age: 32 Years Nationality: Netherlands 2 years in Aruba Bartender at The Old Dutch Cafe

Very popular at the bar, you will often see groups of people drinking Tic Tacs together.

The Vodka Mandarin has a very pleasant sweet taste and the “depressant� effects of the alcohol are offset by the energy drink Red Bull that it is dropped into. This dropped shot is not for the faint of heart and it is very easy to have one too many without knowing it because of the caffeine-like effects of Red Bull. Without a doubt, this is a drink every bartender should know.

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Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Mandarin Vodka 1/2 can Red Bull energy drink Preparation: Fill a shot glass with Mandarin Vodka. Drop the shot glass into an highball glass, or other tall glass, filled with a half of a can of Red Bull.

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