HOME MADE YOGURT FOR LARGE SERVINGS
Eating yogurt is an essential food item in everyone's diet as it's a great food for preventing digestive problems because of its protein, calcium, vitamins, and probiotics content. It is also believed to boost the immune system. Nowadays, it's expensive to buy yogurt because of its lesser contents when bought at the supermarket. A family of five cannot consume an adequate amount of yogurt in a 400g pint container. So the best way is to increase the yogurt's servings at home that can feed a family of five in 2-3 days servings. All you need is a yogurt maker machine, that automatically sets a warm temperature and timer. Then you need the following ingredients: INGREDIENTS NEEDED: 3 tablespoons plain yogurt…
KARAAGE (Japanese Deep Fried Chicken)
INTRODUCTION Karaage or Japanese fried chicken is one of the most popular foods in Japan. It is mostly seen at supermarket obentos, convenience store counters as a "grab and go" snack, or simply every child's favorite lunch box food during sports festivals and school educational trips. It can also be seen during street festivals as well and can be eaten as otsumami (everything you pick food paired with alcohol). The chicken tastes best if it is marinated for two hours to overnight so if you have any occasions to celebrate, plan ahead accordingly. INGREDIENTS: 500g. boneless, skin-on chicken thighs or breast (any cut of chicken will do) cut into 1 inch (2.5cm) pcs. 1 cup (160g) potato starch Canola oil…
TONKATSU Recipe (Breaded Pork Cutlets)
Tonkatsu is a popular and simple dish in Japan and you can find it mostly in packed meals in supermarkets and convenience stores. You can also order this menu in family-friendly restaurants throughout Japan where they are served with side dishes such as shredded cabbage, miso soup, tsukemono (pickled vegetables), and white rice. There are also varieties of Tonkatsu where they are served with miso sauce and Katsudon where it is served with soy sauce, mirin, sliced onions, and egg. You can cook Tonkatsu at home too by following this recipe. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 head cabbage (about 500g) 6pcs. 1/2 inches (1.25cm)thick boneless pork loin chops(125 to 175g each) Salt and black pepper for seasoning All-purpose flour for coating 3…
RAISING A CHILD WITH AUTISM (MY EXPERIENCE)
AUTISM Photo by Ksenia Makagonova on Unsplash It is not easy raising a child with Autism. Not many people today know about Autism and I think to those parents like me who are raising children with autism, the internet is their refuge. One of the most top searches in Google, Autism remains an unsolved mystery and to be honest, no medicine can cure it according to scientists and doctors. Autism is a spectrum where the severity of the symptoms and type differ from one individual to another. According to Wikipedia, the Autism spectrum encompasses a range of neurodevelopmental conditions, and individuals typically experience difficulties with social communication and interaction and may also exhibit restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or…
MINIMALISM AND ITS BENEFITS
Decluttering and downsizing are gaining popularity these days because of the pandemic and lockdown. Sure, the pandemic gives everyone anxiety and uncertainty of the future because of the shift of daily routines and worst of all getting laid-off from the company they're working for. A minimalist lifestyle is a huge help to everyone because it teaches people to be essentialist and more focused on what's important in life. It serves as a stress relief from all the excesses and distractions from modern life. People shift their attention to simple things and happiness during lockdowns. STEPS TO A CLUTTER-FREE LIFE The first step of minimalism is getting rid of the things you don't really need. Look around every room and every…
BENEFITS OF GARLIC OIL IN WOMEN’S BODY AND HEALTH
Wonders of garlic DAILY INTAKE OF GARLIC There is a growing popularity among garlic and its benefits lately. Whether it's eaten raw or cooked, it is believed to be a medicine that cures some diseases but should be eaten on a daily and regular basis. It is also more effective if you eat the whole garlic and not the capsule versions. As consumers, we don't know what is added inside these supplements so it is always best to stick to naturally grown whole foods. Garlic intake has been here for decades and years but it is just known at present times that it can actually cut the risk of having major diseases. Not only garlic intake but this works best…
EXPLORING KUALA LUMPUR D.I.Y.
Before the pandemic, I had the chance to explore Kuala Lumpur out of curiosity. This was my first international travel aside from the Philippines and Japan where I reside now. As a Philippine passport holder, Kuala Lumpur is visa-free for 30 days and easy to enter without a lot of requirements. Wanted to explore this city with limited time and budget? Do your own walking tour without a tourist guide. With the help of the internet and online maps, you can navigate through the metropolis and if you're a first-timer, it is normal to get lost. Things don't go as planned but Spontaneous is the best teacher. We got to know ourselves and our own problem-solving skills and this makes…
5 ANTI-AGING TIPS FOR YOUTHFUL, GLOWING SKIN
Aging is a natural process of life and in this modern times, there's a lot of factors contributing to fast aging. A sedentary lifestyle, processed food, stress, and lack of sleep contribute to this. But there are ways to make our skin youthful naturally by some natural practices that don't depend solely on youthful creams and serums available at the stores. The following practices have been proven by science to effectively slow down the process of aging. EAT A BALANCED DIET RICH IN VITAMINS AND MINERALS This is the base and the foundation of healthy skin and body. Whole and unprocessed foods are rich in nutrients especially found in colored vegetables such as tomatoes, paprika, eggplants, and green, leafy vegetables.…
Black garlic is rich in amino acids and polyphenols and can be expected to have a cancer-preventing effect.
Anyone can make black garlic by keeping white garlic warm (not cooked) in a rice cooker for 2 to 3 weeks. Black garlic is rich in amino acids and polyphenols, and enhances the immunity of NK cells in terms of liver storage function, diabetes prevention, and cancer cell elimination. What is the difference between white and black garlic? Black garlic has a sweet and sour taste and has anti-aging effect on beauty. Anyone can easily make it! Black garlic can can be eaten as it is. When it's homemade, the ingredients may vary depending on the temperature setting, but it's better to make and eat it. Black garlic is also enrich with dietary fiber which is good for people with…
TIPS FOR SAVING MONEY WHILE LIVING IN JAPAN
Japan is not a cheap country to live in. In fact, it is one of the most expensive countries in the world with a high standard of living. Tokyo was ranked as the third most expensive city by the Mercer Cost of Living Survey as of 2020. We can feel it especially when we have to deal with utility expenses. If one isn't wise enough to budget or to find ways to stretch their hard-earned yen, it is hard to save and we fall short of our budget. Depending on where we live, either in the city or countryside, we can still enjoy living in Japan if we know how to find the best deals and appreciating what we have.…
