Yummy and Healthy

It's cold. It's sweet. It's creamy. And that burst of fruit-filled, nutty, or chocolate-chunky flavor can be incredibly refreshing when the steamy heat of midday starts to weigh you down. As far as I'm concerned, ice cream is summer's most delightful treat.

Not all ice cream, however, is perfect ice cream. Texture matters as much as flavor. Nothing's worse than an icy scoop, or one that tastes grainy, syrupy, or artificial.

So, what's the secret to decadent ice cream that tastes like a dream and feels like a silky cloud melting in your mouth? High-quality ingredients, for one, are essential, plus fine-tuned techniques that combine ingredients in just the right proportions with a perfect amount of air whipped in.

"There's a lot of science behind it," says David Smith. He's a food scientist at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

For ice-cream manufacturers, the science of ice cream matters a lot. According to the International Ice Cream Association, people in the United States spend more than $20 billion on cold, creamy treats each year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that, in 2004, each person ate an average of about 21.5 quarts of ice cream.

To satisfy the population's unceasing demand for the sweet stuff, companies are constantly on the lookout for ways to make better-tasting ice cream that lasts longer, costs less, and is more nutritious than current varieties.

In the battle against ice crystals, one recent avenue of research has focused on molecules called antifreeze proteins. Found in certain types of fish and plants that live in extremely cold environments, these proteins prevent ice crystals from forming, which keeps the organisms from freezing to death. Perhaps they could do the same for ice cream. The technique isn't yet practical, however.

In the meantime, many companies are trying hard to make ice cream that is both yummy and healthy. In its traditional form, ice cream is loaded with calories and fat. It's the fat that carries the flavor and produces the smooth texture. "You've got to have fat," Smith says.

All that fat, however, is a problem when it comes to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and other weight-related illnesses. So far, no one has managed to create a low-fat version of ice cream that tastes as good as the real thing. That's because normal ice cream is about 60 to 62 percent water and 10 to 20 percent butterfat, Smith says. (Ten percent is the minimum amount of butterfat a product must contain to qualify as true ice cream.)

Once you start taking out fats, water content can shoot up to 70 to 78 percent, Smith says. The more water a frozen dessert contains, the quicker it turns to ice and slush, and the less flavor it has.

While it's not a good idea to have sundaes and milkshakes with every meal, a cool cone may be one of the most enjoyable parts of summer, and it's not necessary to give up the habit altogether. When you do indulge, just make sure to savor every bite. Appreciating it fully might make the experience even more special.

"Ice cream is unique because you don't get it every day," Smith says. "You eat it on special occasions or when you go to the park. It's usually a happy time." (sciencenewsforkids)


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Robert Downey Jr. Thanked BK

Robert Downey Jr. has publicly thanked Burger King for helping him overcome his problems with addiction. The fast food chain, he says, also helped to resurrect his career.

The fast food epiphany happened in 2003 when the "Iron Man" star was driving a car piled with "tons of f---ing dope," Downey Jr. told Britain's Empire magazine. The actor decided to pull over for a burger and everything changed.

"I have to thank Burger King," he said. "It was such a disgusting burger I ordered. I had that, and this big soda, and I thought something really bad was going to happen." Downey Jr. says he then tossed all of his drugs into the ocean, deciding right then and there to clean up his act.
Downey Jr. hints that a fateful moment in "Iron Man," when his character Tony Stark requests a cheeseburger from Burger King after being released from his captors, is a reference to his own experiences. (nydailynews)


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Second Year of Sour Sally

For the fans of Frozen Yogurt, Sour Sally is probably one of the pioneer who introduced the brand yogurt into chilled foods popular today. Frozen Yogurt is a popular outlets of all ages it was always never deserted from the queue.


Now two full years outlets are spoiling taste of yogurt frozen yogurt lovers, and as the climax of a great carpet anniversary party held yesterday with the headline 'Two Thumbs Up'. On this occasion a loyal customer Sour Sally managed to bring home a unit of The New Mazda 2 as the grand prizes. The results of the lottery promo program that has been several months now running, Sally Loves Mazda 2 up Contest.


Events Sour Sally's second birthday is a grand series of events held in Jakarta Fashion and Food Festival in LaPiazza - Kelapa Gading on Saturday, May 22, 2010 yesterday. The event was attended by VIP guests and loyal customers is also a star-studded attendance Marcel Chandrawinata & Mischa Chandrawinata, Raditya Dika and cinema stars Angelica Trans Faustina, Dimas Aditya and others. Also present were Legna and Hidalgo, the event was also enlivened by a special performance by Marcel.


In addition to presenting pomp birthday party, Sour Sally also not forget to share happiness to society with one of its CSR program Sour Sally with 3 large NGOs namely Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, the Indonesian Forum for the Vision and Love Child Nations Foundation with a program focusing on building homes and also children's education.


To improve the service satisfaction to its loyal customers, a message service is also planned to be launched Sour Sally in the near future. Simply pick up the phone, dial 299 60000 and service messages between Sour Sally is ready to serve with service delivery that will be implemented starting June 1, 2010.


No need to bother coming to the outlet, just press any number, you also do not have to worry Frozen Yogurt You'll lack freshness or even liquid. Special packaging is made in such a way as to make frozen yogurt remain frozen until your order at the destination and can be stored for 4 days in the freezer. Satisfactory quantity which is 1 liter and 2 liters, make sure you can still enjoy frozen yogurt favorite. (Woman.kapanlagi)



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You also can Eat Veggies BK

When I asked the girl at the Burger King Counter if the Veggie Burger on the menu was any good I never expected this cute, young girl working the counter at a burger joint to reply:

"I'm a vegetarian. I love it. It's better with cheese."

A vegetarian working at Burger King seems like an oxymoron, but it's okay. There's no such thing as Tofu King yet.

Since I became a vegetarian a month ago, I have been doing well with finding options at every place we dine. I have been avoiding fast food as much as possible anyway, but one late night we were starving. I was expecting to get a fish sandwich (I didn't rule that out of my diet yet), but when I saw that Burger King offered a BK Veggie Burger from Morningstar, I was thrilled! McDonalds, which has many options to healthy eating, has not yet added a veggie burger to their grilled selection, and Wendy's does not even offer a fish sandwich anymore.

So, I was very delighted to learn that Burger King now offers something exclusively for vegetarians. When Dave and I got to our booth and unwrapped our sandwiches, I realized that my BK Veggie Burger didn't look that much different than his Whopper. They both were on the same bun, topped with lettuce, tomato, onions and mayo. Only, his patty was made of meat and mine with a slew of yummy vegetables.

The BK Veggie Burger had visible veggies, and was just fabulous. My favorite veggie burger by far is Morningstar's Black Bean Burgers, however this version at Burger King was great. On the side, I had an order of Burger King's brand new cheese filled tater tots, which were to die for. They were oozing with melted cheese and the chunky potato filling was tasty. I topped off my quick meal with a caramel swirl cheesecake. I forgot how great Burger King's cheesecakes were! (associatedcontent)

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Sour Sally Stopped at Kemang

It did not take long for Sour Sally to open her new yogurt outlets. How could I not, after opening at Senayan City, Jakarta, May 2008, Sour Sally Frozen Yogurt can now be found in La Codefin Ground Floor Unit C-2 Jl. Kemang Raya No. 8, South Jakarta. Exactly 5 September 2008 start to come.


"As we've promised, Sour Sally Fro-Yo will be present at major shopping centers are also a community gathering point," said Donny Pramod who unearthed the delicious concoction Sour Sally Fro-Yo and Director of the company.


According to Donny, Kemang area targeted for Facebook to attract loyal customers. "Kemang area has long been regarded as' his Bali' Jakarta. We prepare this boutique to-2 as possible. In addition to offering products Fro-Yo with taste and quality that have been proven, many marketing programs are also ready to begin the month rolled in, "he explained.


Along with the opening of new outlets, Sour Sally Fro-Yo offers a 15% discount for all people who buy Fro-Yo any size from 5 September to 4 October in La Codefin Kemang. Especially in the month of Ramadan, Sour Sally provides the best deals.


"We understand the needs of those who fasted. 'Sally' provides an extra 1 serving smoothies in the program for free Buy One Get One begins when breaking the fast at 6 pm until 10 pm on the second boutique, "says Donny again.


To you who have become repeat customers can also gain bonus experience through Sally Gives Back program. "As a sign of our appreciation, buying into the marked-6 on the card stamped, friend Sally will get a free 1 serving smoothies. On the purchase of the Sally-9 will provide a medium cup of Fro-Yo with 3 types of extra toppings are free to choose their own, "Telly Limbara Sour Sally General Manager of Fro-Yo.


Later in the visit of the 12th, a friend of Sally's will be given the freedom to choose the type of products and toppings of any kind, "Please select any product in the boutique Sally, the most expensive was allowed!" Said Telly excitedly. (Golly)





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Resep Rujak Soto

Bahan Rujak Soto :

* Lontong, 2 buah, siap beli, potong
* Kangkung, 1 ikat, siangi, rebus
* Kacang panjang, 100 gram, potong, rebus
* Taoge, 100 gram, siangi, rebus
* Cingur, 100 gram, rebus, goreng, potong
* Tahu, 2 buah, goreng, potong
* Tempe, 5 buah, goreng, potong
* Mentimun, 1 buah, kupas dan potong
* Kerupuk melinjo, 50 gram, goreng
* Kerupuk udang, 50 gram, goreng
* Kacang tanah, 100 gram, goreng
* Pisang batu, 2 buah
* Gula merah, secukupnya
* Garam, secukupnya
* Air asam, secukupnya
* Petis udang, 50 gram
* Air, secukupnya
* Cabai rawit, sesuai selera

Bahan Soto :

* Jeroan sapi ( usus, paru, babat ) 250 gram
* Tulang iga sapi, 100 gram
* Air, secukupnya
* Seledri, 2 batang, iris halus
* Bawang perai, 2 batang, iris halus
* Bawang goreng, secukupnya
* Kecap manis, secukupnya
* Daun salam, 5 lembar
* Daun jeruk, 5 lembar
* Serai, 2 tangkai
* Minyak goreng, 2 sendok makan

Bumbu Halus Soto :

* Bawang merah, 5 butir
* Bawang putih, 6 siung
* Kunyit, 2 cm
* Jahe, 2 cm
* Kemiri, 4 butir
* Lengkuas, 2 cm
* Merica, 10 butir

Cara memasak Rujak Soto :

1. Bumbu rujak : haluskan kacang tanah, pisang batu, gula merah, air asam, garam dan petis. Tuang air secukupnya, aduk rata, sisihkan.
2. Soto : Rebus air hingga mendidih dengan api sedang, sisihkan.
3. Panaskan minyak, tumis bumbu halus, daun salam, daun jeruk dan serai hingga harum. Masukkan bawang perai, aduk rata.
4. Masukkan jeroan dan iga sapi ke dalam bumbu tumis, masak hingga berubah warna.
5. Tuang air, masak hingga mendidih dan semua bahan matang. Kecilkan api, angkat.

Cara Penyajian Rujak Soto :

1. Atur semua bahan rujak diatas piring saji, tambahkan bumbu rujak secukupnya.
2. Masukkan seledri dan bawang goreng, tambahkan soto secukupnya.
3. Sajikan dengan emping melinjo dan kerupuk udang.


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Sate Buntel that Shake your Tongue

What happens if a piece of meat kebabs are combined into one. The answer is sate pufferfish (buntel). A confectionary that hmmm .. really you will be guaranteed terbuntel by pleasures.

Message one puncture, is guaranteed to be less. If curious, just come to Depot Road Karangmenjangan Karmen 29 in 29. There, you'll be treated to a menu whose appearance is less convincing, but if you already feel it, you definitely will come back.

Sate sate pufferfish is different from most, which only consists of sliced meat cubes pierced with bamboo sticks. For those who do not suck, satay pufferfish that is literally wrapped satay (dibuntel) is made from minced mutton incorporated into elongated oval shape.

For the 'glue' it, fat is used which is splashed over the meat. Minced meat and fat mixture was then burned on the charcoal. Combustion process is rather long because the first combustion is useful for burning fat to melt, so they can glue the meat in it. And burning is then performed to make the meat is cooked through.

Therefore, patience is required when ordering menu. Undoubtedly, the patience of waiting you will be paid by the delicious and tasty satay pufferfish. In order to be fit again, pufferfish satay served with pepper seasoning and soy sauce and peanut sauce plus united

At the depot that has been established for over 25 years, the satay pufferfish sold at Rp 15 thousand per tusuknya. Besides satay, another menu that exists is made from goat and curry tongseng. Although there are other accompanying menu, it still sate pufferfish becoming a favorite menu Sudarsono the depot property.

Not willing is your pleasure and deliciousness of satay wrapped pufferfish? (Detiksurabaya)


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