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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Epal Jenis Apa Sesuai Untuk Baking...


Hmmm...dalam fikiran terbayang-bayang nak cuba buat Delicious Apple Cake made by
http://homekreation-recipes.blogspot.com/2012/10/delicious-apple-cake.html

But then...the recipe calls for green apples or Fiji apples yang memang takde dalam stok aku. Jadi aku google... dapat lak info yang menarik ni kat sini http://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/cooking-tips/article/the-3-best-apples-to-use-for-baking

The 3 Best Apples to Use for Baking

Granny Smith apples are generally thought of as the go-to baking apple, but in the BA test kitchen, we have a few favorites that hold up under heat and balance sweet-tart flavor. Try them when you’re ready to branch out.


Honeycrisp
Our desert-island apple. Its shatteringly crisp texture is guaranteed to hold firm when baked or caramelized, such as in our Apple-Molasses Upside-Down Cake or an elegant tarte Tatin.


Mutsu
Also known as Crispin, this firm-fleshed, less tart option is similar in flavor to a Golden Delicious. Great for pies or other recipes that call for gentle cooking.


Pink Lady (or Cripps Pink)
Balanced between sweet, tart, and tannic notes. It will retain a distinct shape when diced and added to coffee cake or a morning muffin.


So....I am using Pink Lady...hehehe...

Ini dia My Delicious Apple Cake...

Aku kurangkan gula kepada 80 grams dan pink lady ni kene guna exactly 5 biji jek. Bagi aku 500 grams is quite a lot!

Friday, November 7, 2014

Ovalette...

Ovalette...aku baca macam-macam cerita pasal ovalette neh. Aku ragui status halalnya dan apa yang aku tahu...ianya diperbuat daripada 100% bahan kimia dan sikit air.

Ini nota untuk aku...

Dapat kat sini...
https://www.facebook.com/SahabatHalalMalaysia/posts/142647689215981

OVALATTE adalah bahan dalam Kategori SYUBHAH/MASYBUH kerana mengandungi bahan Mono and Diglycerides@ E471 - pengemulsi, yang boleh jadi datang dari sumber haiwan yang haram, haiwan yang tidak disembelih atau tumbuhan.

Nama lain yg digunakan ialah Sponge Gel/Quick 75.

 Mono and diglycerides (E471 - Pengusaha tidak menggunakan label E471), rujuk note tentang E Code bagi yang belum jelas.Bahan lain dalam ovalatte iailah Polyglycerol, Polysorbate, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Tartrazine dan air.

PASTIKAN OVALETTE YG ANDA BELI MEMPUNYAI STATUS HALAL YG SAH DAN DIIKTIRAF. JIKA BAHAN TERSEBUT DI REPACKING, MINTA BUNGKUSAN ASALNYA SERTA SALINAN SIJIL HALAL. PASTIKAN NAMA SYARIKAT DI SIJIL HALAL DAN DIBUNGKUSAN ADALAH SAMA!

Antara produk yg selalu diadun menggunakan ovalatte ialah (BUKAN bermaksud produk-produk ini haram- cuma perlu berhati2) :
1. Sponge cake
2. Muffin
3. Akok/Bahulu
4. Apam/apom
5. Cup cake
6. Kek Lapis
7. Aiskrim

Dapat kat sini...
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090620231003AAnfgMT

Ovalette is in dark yellow in colour and its has a gel-creamy texture. It is very easy to buy in countries like Malaysia Singapore. This cake is very important in the recipe if u want it to have a nice, even soft cake texture. Substituting it with baking powder is also possible but it won't give u the desired texture if u have beaten the eggs mixture too much or too little. Baking powder can only give u minimal cake rise.

Dapat kat sini...
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071018171055AAVk44l

Ovalette is a emulsifier allowing the fat in the eggs remain fluffy and stable. My friend used 1/4 tsp of baking soda and his cake turned out just as pretty.


Dalam banyak-banyak cerita tentang ovalette neh...aku amat tertarik dengan ulasan kat blog ni...
http://www.thelittleteochew.com/2009/09/what-is-ovalette.html

I found that condensed milk is a great substitute. If you prefer no additives or chemicals in your food, check out my No Ovalette Moist Sponge Cake recipe here. In my humble opinion, it is possible to achieve a soft, airy spongy cake texture as long as you: 1)beat the eggs sufficiently, ie, until ribbon stage, and 2)fold in the flour correctly. These are the two critical steps in making any sponge cake.

 

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Monday, May 12, 2014

Citronella Plant: Growing And Caring For Mosquito Plants...

mosquito 
Aku dah pernah post pasal pokok ni kat sini...

Ini info terbaru yang aku dapat pasal pokok ni...


By Nikki Phipps
(Author of The Bulb-o-licious Garden)
You’ve probably heard of the citronella plant. In fact, you may even have one sitting out on the patio right now. This well loved plant is essentially prized for its citrusy scent, which is thought to hold mosquito-repelling properties. But does this so-called mosquito repellent plant really work? Keep reading to find out more about this interesting plant, including information on growing and caring for mosquito plants.

Citronella Plant Info

This plant is commonly found under a number of names, such as citronella plant, mosquito plant geranium, citrosa geranium and Pelargonium citrosum. Though many of its names leave the impression that it contains citronella, which is a common ingredient in insect repellent, the plant is actually a variety of scented geranium that simply produces a citronella-like scent when the leaves are crushed. The mosquito plant geranium is a hybridized plant that came about from Chinese citronella grass and African geranium.

So the big question still remains. Do citronella plants really repel mosquitoes? Because the plant releases its smell when touched, it is thought to work best as a repellent when the leaves are crushed and rubbed on the skin as mosquitoes are supposed to be offended by its citronella scent. However, research has shown that this mosquito repellent plant is actually ineffective. As someone growing and caring for mosquito plants myself, I can attest to this as well. While it might be pretty and smells good, the mosquitoes still keep coming. Thank goodness for bug zappers!

A true citronella plant closely resembles lemongrass, while this imposter is larger with foliage that resembles parsley leaves. It also produces lavender blooms in the summer.

How to Care for Citronella

Growing and caring for mosquito plants is easy. And even though it may not be an actual mosquito repellent plant, it makes an ideal plant both indoors and out. Hardy year round in zones 9-11, in other climates, the plant can be grown outdoors during the summer, but should be taken inside before the first frost.

These plants prefer at least six hours of sunlight every day whether it is planted outside or indoors near a window but can also tolerate some partial shade.

They are tolerable of a wide variety of soil as long as it’s well draining.

When growing mosquito plant geranium indoors, keep it watered and fertilize occasionally with an all purpose plant food. Outside the plant is fairly drought tolerant.

Citronella plant typically grows anywhere between two and four feet high and pruning or pinching is recommended to encourage the new foliage to bush out.

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Puri Untuk Si Manja...Majalah Pa&Ma April 2013...

Puri Nasi Bercampur Brokoli...
  1. Segenggam beras (lebih enak jika menggunakan beras wangi) dicuci bersih.
  2. Masak beras seakan memasak bubur nasi. Biarkan mendidih sehingga nasi kembang. Untuk mendapat tekstur bubur halus, kisar bubur nasi yang telah disejukkan. Campurkan puri brokoli bersama puri nasi.
  3. Bubur nasi ini boleh dijadikan bahan asas untuk dihidangkan bersama.

Puri Sayur-Sayuran Dan Buah-Buahan...
  1. Ambil lima kuntum kecil brokoli.
  2. Rebus atau kukus sehingga lembut.
  3. Kemudian kisar sehingga hancur dan halus.

Puri Epal...
  1. Buah epal dipotong dadu dan dibuang kulitnya.
  2. Kemudian rebus bersama sedikit air.
  3. Masak sehingga menjadi lembut.
  4. Kisar halus.

Puri Lobak Merah...
  1. Sebatang lobak merah bersaiz kecil (lobak merah kecil lebih manis berbanding bersaiz kecil) dibuang kulit.
  2. Potong lobak merah menjadi bentuk dadu dan rebus sehingga lembut.
  3. Kisar sehingga halus. Tambahkan sedikit air semasa mengisar bahan ini. 

Puri Pisang...
  1. Ambil sebiji pisang yang telah masak. Buang kulitnya.
  2. Kisar pisang dengan sedikit air sehingga halus.

    Thursday, April 10, 2014

    Homemade Spice Mixes...

    Original site for these interesting information is HERE! http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2013/02/17-homemade-spice-mixes.html

    Ini ramuan pilihan aku... selebihnya, sila rujuk link yang aku letak tu...

    1) Homemade Allspice Alternative

    Ingredients:
    nutmeg
    cinnamon
    cloves

    Method :
    Mix up equal parts of these three spices.


    2) Homemade Apple Pie Spice

    Ingredients:
    • 2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 Tablespoon allspice
    • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon ginger
    • Optional: add 1/2 teaspoon grated dried lemon peel to add some brightness
    Instructions:
    1. In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients.
    2. Pour into an airtight container and it will last for months.


    3) Homemade Cajun Seasoning 

    2 1/2 tsp paprika 

    1 1/2 tsp chili powder

    5 dashes cayenne pepper (or less if you don't like it very hot)

    1/4 tsp pepper

    1/4 tsp oregano

    3/4 tsp thyme

    1 tsp salt 



    What you'll do:



    Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.  Add to any soup or dish.  This seasoning is great just sprinkled on top of vegetables or to season meat.



    This recipe is easily doubled or tripled.  I like to keep a large batch of it to have on hand when I want it.  If you are making a large batch, then you will use approximately 2 Tbsp per serving.  


    4) Homemade Chili Powder

    Ingredients

    1 tsp. paprika
    2 tsp. cumin
    1 tsp. cayenne
    1 tsp. oregano
    2 tsp. garlic powder

    Mix everything together and store in a glass jar!


    5) Cinnamon Sugar ~ Made Four Ways and Healthier

    Ingredients
    Sweetest Version
    1 cup sweetener (See notes)
    2 Tbsp cinnamon
    Medium Strength
    1 cup sweetener
    4 Tbsp cinnamon
    Strongest
    1 cup sweetener
    5 1/3 Tbsp (16 tsp) cinnamon
    Cinnamon-Nutmeg Blend
    1 cup sweetener
    2 Tbsp cinnamon
    1/2 tsp nutmeg (freshly ground recommended)
    Method
    1.  Place ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
    2.  Store in an airtight container (if you are making all four blend, you could have a small container of each :-)).
    3.  Sprinkle on anything where you might like a nice sweet topping (toast, oatmeal, coffee (coffee substitute for me), etc.  

     

    6) Sweet Curry Powder

    Ingredients
    3 tsp turmeric
    2 tsp coriander
    1 1/2 tsp cumin
    1 tsp cinnamon
    1 tsp ginger
    3/4 tsp yellow mustard
    1/2 tsp white pepper (hard to find.  Omit if necessary.)
    1/2 tsp fenugreek
    1/2 tsp cardamom
    1/2 tsp cloves
    1/2 tsp nutmeg
    1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
    1/4 tsp black pepper
    Method
     1.  Place all ingredients (all are ground spices) in a bowl.
    2.  Mix thoroughly.
    3.  Store in an airtight container.



    7) Homemade "Emeril’s Essence" Seasoning Blend
    Yield: 1/3 cup
    Ingredients
    • 1 tbsp paprika
    • 1 tbsp sea salt
    • 1 tbsp garlic powder
    • 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
    • 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
    • 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
    • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (if you like it spicy, use more)
    Instructions
    1. In a small bowl, add all of the above ingredients and mix well to combine. (I use the back of spoon to mash/grind the ingredients together.)
    2. Transfer to a small, clean jar.
    3. This seasoning mix is not only a great accent for meats, poultry and seafood, but is also delicious on grilled or roasted veggies!

     8) Italian Dressing Mix

    1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    1 Tablespoon onion powder
    2 teaspoon oregano
    1 Tablespoon dried parsley
    2 teaspoons sea salt
    1 teaspoon pepper
    1/4 teaspoon thyme
    1/2 teaspoon dried celery flakes

    Shake ingredients together and store in a jar. 


    To make Italian salad dressing: Mix 2 Tablespoons dry mix with 1/4 cup vinegar (I prefer red wine vinegar), 2 teaspoons water and 1/2 cup olive oil.

    Thousand Island Dressing

    1 cup mayonnaise ( I use Hain Safflower)
    1/3 cup ketchup
    1/4 cup pickle relish
    1 Tablespoon minced onion
    1 hard boiled egg, chopped (optional)

    Mix ingredients, cover and chill.





    9) Homemade Poultry Seasoning


    Ingredients

    2 3/4 tsp. rosemary

    1 1/2 tsp. ground thyme
    1 tsp. basil
    1/2 tsp. nutmeg
    1/2 tsp. black pepper

    Mix everything together and store in a glass jar.
     


    10) Homemade Taco Seasoning

    2 tsp. chili powder
    1 1/2 tsp. paprika
    1 1/2 tsp. cumin
    1 tsp. onion powder
    3/4 tsp. garlic powder
    1/2 tsp. sea salt
    dash cayenne

    Combine all ingredients. Use instead of 1 package of taco seasoning mix. Makes 3 tablespoons.



    omemade Taco Seasoning

    2 tsp. chili powder
    1 1/2 tsp. paprika
    1 1/2 tsp. cumin
    1 tsp. onion powder
    3/4 tsp. garlic powder
    1/2 tsp. sea salt
    dash cayenne
    Combine all ingredients. Use instead of 1 package of taco seasoning mix. Makes 3 tablespoons.
    - See more at: http://thehumbledhomemaker.com/2011/07/homemade-taco-seasoning.html#sthash.wkxhPegd.dpuf
    http://thehumbledhomemaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Simple-Herb-Spice-Substitution-Chart.jpg

    Homemade Poultry Seasoning

    Ingredients

    2 3/4 tsp. rosemary
    1 1/2 tsp. ground thyme
    1 tsp. basil
    1/2 tsp. nutmeg
    1/2 tsp. black pepper
    Mix everything together and store in a glass jar.
    - See more at: http://thehumbledhomemaker.com/2013/02/homemade-poultry-seasoning.html#sthash.7tGzD0BB.dpuf

    Homemade Chili Powder

    Ingredients

    1 tsp. paprika
    2 tsp. cumin
    1 tsp. cayenne
    1 tsp. oregano
    2 tsp. garlic powder
    Mix everything together and store in a glass jar!

    - See more at: http://thehumbledhomemaker.com/2013/02/homemade-chili-powder.html#sthash.yBjGGJ08.dpuf

    Ingredients
    • nutmeg
    • cinnamon
    • cloves
    Method
    Mix up equal parts of these three spices, and–voila!–you have an easy-peasy allspice alternative!
    - See more at: http://thehumbledhomemaker.com/2013/02/homemade-allspice-alternative.html#sthash.UW5fO5Ua.dpuf
    Ingredients
    • nutmeg
    • cinnamon
    • cloves
    Method
    Mix up equal parts of these three spices, and–voila!–you have an easy-peasy allspice alternative!
    - See more at: http://thehumbledhomemaker.com/2013/02/homemade-allspice-alternative.html#sthash.UW5fO5Ua.dpuf
    2 1/2 tsp paprika 
    1 1/2 tsp chili powder
    5 dashes cayenne pepper (or less if you don't like it very hot)
    1/4 tsp pepper
    1/4 tsp oregano
    3/4 tsp thyme
    1 tsp salt 

    What you'll do:

    Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.  Add to any soup or dish.  This seasoning is great just sprinkled on top of vegetables or to season meat.
    This recipe is easily doubled or tripled.  I like to keep a large batch of it to have on hand when I want it.  If you are making a large batch, then you will use approximately 2 Tbsp per serving.  
    - See more at: http://blog.lexienaturals.com/2013/01/homemade-cajun-seasoning.html#sthash.KFJwSbuU.dpuf
    2 1/2 tsp paprika 
    1 1/2 tsp chili powder
    5 dashes cayenne pepper (or less if you don't like it very hot)
    1/4 tsp pepper
    1/4 tsp oregano
    3/4 tsp thyme
    1 tsp salt 

    What you'll do:

    Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.  Add to any soup or dish.  This seasoning is great just sprinkled on top of vegetables or to season meat.
    This recipe is easily doubled or tripled.  I like to keep a large batch of it to have on hand when I want it.  If you are making a large batch, then you will use approximately 2 Tbsp per serving.  
    - See more at: http://blog.lexienaturals.com/2013/01/homemade-cajun-seasoning.html#sthash.KFJwSbuU.dpuf
    Ingredients
    • nutmeg
    • cinnamon
    • cloves
    Method
    Mix up equal parts of these three spices, and–voila!–you have an easy-peasy allspice alternative!
    - See more at: http://thehumbledhomemaker.com/2013/02/homemade-allspice-alternative.html#sthash.UW5fO5Ua.dpuf
    Ingredients
    • nutmeg
    • cinnamon
    • cloves
    Method
    Mix up equal parts of these three spices, and–voila!–you have an easy-peasy allspice alternative!
    - See more at: http://thehumbledhomemaker.com/2013/02/homemade-allspice-alternative.html#sthash.UW5fO5Ua.dpuf
    Ingredients
    • nutmeg
    • cinnamon
    • cloves
    Method
    Mix up equal parts of these three spices, and–voila!–you have an easy-peasy allspice alternative!
    - See more at: http://thehumbledhomemaker.com/2013/02/homemade-allspice-alternative.html#sthash.UW5fO5Ua.dpuf