Spicy Buffalo Wing Lovers Unite

Just a single whiff of saucy hot wings and our stomachs launch into a full-blown volcanic rumble. But whoa, watch out! With 1,000 calories and 66 grams of fat in the average serving, these wings can still fly-straight to our thighs. It's a good thing there's a way to get that palate-tickling blend of spicy, crispy zing without having to get the waistbands of our pants professionally altered. We call these nibbles first Buffalo Blings but you'll call them downright delicious. To make: Nuke a bag of 100-calorie microwavable popcorn, then sprinkle in a few drops of Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce. Clamp the bag shut, shake, shake, shake and dump it all into a bowl - preferably one that nestles right into your lap. Ahh...yum without adding inches to the tum.

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Mix in rice to REV Metabolism

Lean beef burgers can cook up a bit dry and tough because they have so little fat. To keep the meant nice and tender, I toss in some leftover cooked brown rice before grilling. The grains absorb the meat's juices before they can burn off. Slide this burger into a toasted whole-wheat bun and you've got a perfect meal.

All you need to do is to heat grill. In large bowl, combine 1 1b. lean ground beef and 1 cup cooked brown rice. Form into 5 patties, Grill 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until thermometer inserted in center of burgers read 140 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare. Divide patties among 5 whole-wheat hamburger buns. Top with lettuce, sliced tomatoes and sliced red onions, if desired.

The trace mineral selenium in brown rice helps the body convert the thyroid hormone thyroxine into triiodothyronine, a form that is four times more effective at regulating metabolisn and energy. German scientists found that this can speed fat burn by up to 60 percent.

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5 smart tips for holiday wine buying

Savoring a great bottle of wine is indeed a celebration. But considering there 5 smart tips on wine buying is a wise decision.

I have read an article from Food and Wine Magazine (November 2008) on page 164 by Ray Isle that talks about the smartest tips for holiday wine buying. Here are those:

1. Buy by the case

Finding good wine and then socking away a case of it (typically 12 bottles) saves money, as many wine shops offer case discounts of around 10 to 15 percent. It also saves trips to the store.

2. Look for screw-caps

More and more excellent wines are being sealed with screw caps to prevent corkiness (a problem with natural corks that produces a wet cardboard - like smell in a small percentage of wines). Screw-capped wines are especially handy for large parties, because they're easy to open quickly.

3. Select food-friendly wines

Big holiday meals tend to involve multiple side dishes, which puts a lot of completing flavors on the table. Well-balanced wines that aren't too extreme (not wildly sweet, not wildly tannic, etc.) are the most versatile when it comes to pairing. Good choices include Pinot Noir, American Rhone-Style blends, Austrian Gruner Veltimer and dry Rieslings from Germany.

4. Pick affordable sparkling wines

Celebratory alternatives to pricey Champagne include cava from Spain and Prosecco from Italy, among others.

5. Use Terrific $12-and-under wines for punch

Seek out inexpensive wines that would be equally delicious in a bowl of punch or on their own. There are wonderful $12-and-under bottles available these days, particularly from Spain and South America.

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A romantic moment with Robert Mondavi Winery

My husband and I spend our relaxation time together right at the living room. We comfortably sit on the sofa as I lean my head to his shoulder. We had a heart-to-heart talk of our emotions especially on matters that need for us to improve and get along with. But we remain unwinding with Robert Mondavi Winery. We drink and chat, chat and drink. Until we end up kissing and fall asleep.

What a romantic moment we had together with Robert Mondavi Winery! VY5WFJRXPBFM

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Tanya Cauthen's Merguez-Spiced Lamb Shanks with Chickpeas

How dedicated Tanya Cauthen in her field of cooking which made her open her shop in 2006, The Belmont Butchery in Richmond, Virginia. In fact, she likes flavoring supremely tender braised land with a North African spice blend that includes cumin and fennel seeds. Lamb shanks are great for serving at dinner parties, since they look so dramatic, but lamb stew meat-cut from the shoulder of the leg - is equally delicious. Of for a less gamey flavor, substitute beef short ribs.

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Say it with a cake.

Words are best said with a smile. From light banters to text messaging, from small notes to online chatting, simple conversations are more earnest with a big smile - or a smiley for the techie bunch. But for some priceless moments, when words and smileys are not enough, people can always look for something sweeter - literally.

Recently, Makati Shangri-la Hotel launched the Emoti-cake, a delightful selection of adorable statement cakes that are sure to attract hopeless romantics and sweet tooth alike. The cakes come in two flavors, chocolate and cheese but with the quirky faces and messages printed over it, the fondant covered cakes are simply too cute to eat.

"We came up with the Emoti-cakes for people to give to their families and loved ones because sometimes it gets hard to express their feelings the way they want it to be," said Guillaume Bonnety, Makati Shangri-la's new executive pastry chef.

Designed with seven different faces and seven different expressions, clients choose from over 49 different cakes in petite (5.5 inches in diameter) and regular (7.5 inches in diameter) sizes.

"We use stencils to print the different faces and the text on the cakes so the designs will be consistent. Everything is edible. The chocolate cake is made of a gooey chocolate ganache which makes it very moist. While the lemon cheese cake is a light and creamy alternative with an interesting texture," Bonnety explained.

According to Bonnety, if the demands calls for it, they can customize Emoticakes for the coming Christmas. But as of now, let the emotive and expressive cakes inspire a thousand words ans "awws" from your family and loved ones with the sugary treat that fits any occasion.

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So delicioius...Ice Creamy...!

I always love to eat ice cream especially when the call arises. The call of wanting to eat ice cream. In fact, I, myself can consume eating this favorite chocolate ice cream which I love to eat.

Frankly, even the weather is cold, I want to eat more ice cream. Today, I buy this gallon of ice cream which I intentionally take a drive at the nearest store here in our place just to purchase one. It looks like a chocolate cake. But actually, it is regarded as chocolate ice cream.

Soooooo yummmy! Hmmm! It's delicious!

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Nido Fortified for my family.

I give my family this kind of milk. It is fortified with nutrients like calcium, protein, iron, vitamins and minerals that ensures the health of my family. What is good about this milk is that it supports the 10 signs of good nutrition of giving the right weight for height, good muscle development, good posture, clear skin, shiny hair, clear eyes, being alert and cheerful, have good sleeping habit, regular bowel movement and good appetite. What else could a mother asks for more whom she knows exactly that better growth and development of her family comes from the best milk, Nido Fortified. Frankly, only Nido Fortified from Nestle assures me with less worries about my family's health.

I feel confident knowing that my family is healthy by drinking the right milk, Nido Fortified.

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Sweet and Sour Lapu-Lapu

Meals are great social occasions, and the events in life are served by special food. The Sweet and Sour Lapu-Lapu is considered as a special food that will is best to serve in the table. Your visitors will surely love to eat this sumptuous dish.

It's easier to cook with the complete ingredients prepared:

3/4 kl. Lapu-Lapu, filleted and cut into cubes

2 Tbsp. flour

4 cloves garlic, crushed

1 1/2 cups toge (monggo sprouts)

14 pcs. medium baguio beans (100 grms.) sliced

1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips

3/4 Del Monte Pineapple Tidbits, drained (reserve syrup)

Marinade: 2 Tbsp. Del Monte Pineapple Tidbits Syrup

2 Tbsp. soy sauce

1/2 tsp. rock salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

How to prepare:

1. Marinate fish for 30 minutes. Coat with flour, then fry until golden brown. Set aside.

2. Saute garlic,toge, baguio beans and bell pepper in oil. Pour in 1 cup water and Del Monte Pineapple Tidbits syrup. Season with 1 tsp. sugar, 1/2 tsp. pepper, 1 Tbsp. soy sauce and 1/2 tsp. rock salt.

3. Add Del Monte Pineapple Tidbits and fish. Thicken sauce with 1 Tbsp. flour dissolved in 2 Tbsp. water. Simmer for 3 minutes, or until cooked.

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Fisherman's Soup

A complete meal should have a special order for soup. It can regulate the body with the intake of hot soup. It is more advisable to take soup to warm your body from the coolness and stress.

It is the Fisherman's soup to add eating more enjoyable.

The preparation is easy with the complete ingredients needed:

2 tbsp. all purpose flour

2 tbsp. margarine

1/4 cup evaporated milk

6 cloves garlic, crushed

1 medium onion,sliced

100 g. fresh shrimps, shell removed

1 1/2 kl. clams (tulya) steamed and removed

3 stalk celery, diced

1 small carrot, cut into strips

1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips

3 cups shrimp juice

1/2 cup Del Monte Tomato Sauce

100 g. Macaroni, cooked

Have a happy cooking!

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Bacon and Union Pizza

It's snack time. A heavy snack is needed for a hard days work and a long period of waiting for the regular meal.

What is needed for the heavy snack is Bacon and Onion Pizza. It will maintain your energy to continue your work.

The preparation is easy with the complete ingredients needed:
16 slices pan americano (or 32 pan de sal halves)
1 can (Del Monte) Pizza sauce (235 grm.)
12 strips bacon, stir-fried and crushed
3 small onions, sliced into rings
1/2 cup grated cheese (50 grm.)

It makes 6 - 8 servings

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Hawaiian Chicken Salad

Salad is always present in all ocassions especially on birthdays, wedding and Christmas party celebration. Everybody loves to eat the delicious treat that makes the celebration meals complete.

Ladies and the young children prefer to eat the delicacy first before the main dish is served in the table.

The Hawaiian Chicken Salad is easy to prepare with the complete ingredients available.

2 medium red apples, cut into chunks
1 can (439 g.) Del Monte Pineapple Chunks drained (reserve syrup)
1/4 kl. chicken breast, cooked and cut into cubes
4 stalks celery, diced
2 tbsp. Del Monte Raisins
3/4 cup mayonnaise

It makes 6 servings

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