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List Of Filipino Unusual Food

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Just like anywhere else, Filipino has its own list of unusual food. Food that are common among us Filipino but for some find the food unusual or exotic. Here is my list for some Filipino exotic food.

Balot: Balot is not only a popular food in the Philippines, as Filipino eats Balot for a very long time. Balot is a hard boiled fertilized duck egg eaten from the shell. For some, Balot is so unusual as it was featured in popular TV show as one of the most unusual food in the world. Balot is so popular in the Philippines because of the believe for its aphrodisiac effect and for being high in protein. Now a days, balot is usually sell in the street fried wrap with batter known as Balot Tokneneng. It is also eaten in other Asian nation such as in Vietnam, China has also a similar preparation known as Maodan.

Bayawak : Bayawak (variety of large lizard) is another unusual meat consume by Filipino, before you could always find Bayawak in some Restaurant in Manila specialized with exotic food but now a days you could rarely seen some as the number of Bayawak started to decline.

Dagang Bukid (Rice field rat): For some, rat might be a pest on their rice field farm, but for some farmer it turns to be a favorite appetizer during drinking session. They usually cook rice field rat as dry adobo and Ive heard that it taste like a chicken.

Frog (Rice field Frog): For some people, eating frog might be look so unusual but I heard that some people fom other nation also eat Frog as part of their culinary cuisine. There are some variety of frog that are poisonous ,so be careful when choosing one. Frog is usually cook the way chicken cook in the Philippines as they have the same taste, personally frog is one of my favorite food.

Kinilaw or Kilawin : Kinilaw is a popular fish recipe in the Philippines, it is a fresh and raw fish marinated using vinegar, onion, ginger, salt, and chili. For some it might be look so unusual eating raw fish but there is also other county eat raw fish same as we do.

Dog Meat: Now a days, a lot of Filipino still eat dog meat as a day to day recipe or for just for pulutan. Eating dog meat is not allowed in our country and it is punishable by law but some of my hard headed countrymen still find a way taking dog as a food. I think, authority should implement a harder penalty for violator.

It is just a partial list of some Filipino unusual food, some of this food are my personal favorite especially balot and frog meat. For some it might be an unusual kind of food but for us, some of this food is part of culture and tradition.

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Food And Wine Pairing Made Easy!

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If you like to follow the rules then here are two basic ones that should get you through the night:

Rule One: Drink red wine with meat, white wine with fish and poultry.
Rule Two: Disregard rule one and eat and drink what you like. You will hear this over and over again and it’s so true. Always go with your personal preference first!

Of course, there are some classic matches that satisfy again and again and bring out the best in both wine and food. Wine can often enhance the flavors of your food tantalizing your taste buds in ways you never knew possible and vice versa. A prime examplemy husband HATES white wine. When he tries it he makes a face like someone just gave him a spoonful of cough syrup. One day we went to a wine and cheese paring and he was given Blue Castello and Sauvignon Blanc. It was then that I heard words I never though would come out of his mouth, “This wine is not bad. I actually like it.” It was a breakthrough among breakthroughs! It was his first true experience of food enhancing wine and bringing out flavors in the wine he had never experienced before. Food can have that sort of magical effect on wine and when you find that magic you just can’t help but searching for more of it.

Here are some of our favorite and classic food and wine pairings. I also like to say if you don’t know what to serve, then serve champagne or sparkling wine. It’s fun and extremely food friendly.

APPETIZERS & STARTERS
ANTIPASTO – Pinot Grigio, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Malbec
ARTICHOKES – Usually a no no with wine, but I love them with Chardonnay
ASPARAGUS – Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc
CARPACCIO (beef) – Pinotage, Shiraz, Shiraz/Pinotage blend, Malbec
CARPACCIO (tuna) – Sauvignon Blanc
CAVIAR – Chenin Blanc, Champagne!
COLD MEATS – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
NUTS AND/OR OLIVES – Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
OYSTERS (raw) – Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc
PASTA SALAD – Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc
PASTA WITH CREAM SAUCE – Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc
PASTA WITH SHELLFISH – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
PASTA WITH TOMATO SAUCE – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz
PASTA WITH VEGETABLES – Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Pinotage, Malbec
PATS – Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
QUICHE – Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinotage Ros, Merlot
SCALLOPS – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio
SMOKED FISH (Trout, Herring) – Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc

SEAFOOD
CRAB – Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio
LOBSTER – Chardonnay, Chardonnay/Sauvignon blend, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc
MUSSELS – Chenin Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc
RED SNAPPER – Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio
SALMON – Pinotage Ros, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio
SASHIMI, SUSHI – Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio
SHRIMP – Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio
STRIPED BASS – Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc
SWORDFISH – Sauvignon Blanc, Pinotage, Pinot Grigio
TUNA – Sauvignon Blanc, Pinotage, Merlot, Shiraz, Chardonnay
OTHER WHITE FISH – Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc

MEAT & POULTRY
CHICKEN – Chardonnay, Merlot, Chenin Blanc, Pinotage
CHICKEN SALAD – Chenin Blanc, Pinotage Ros, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio
CHICKEN (smoked) – Pinotage, Merlot, Malbec
DUCK – Pinotage, Merlot, Pinotage Ros, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Malbec
HAM – Shiraz, Merlot, Pinotage, Malbec, Pinotage Ros
HAMBURGER – Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Shiraz, Malbec
LAMB (grilled, broiled) – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage
PHEASANT – Pinotage, Shiraz, Malbec
QUAIL – Pinotage, Malbec
RABBIT – Pinotage, Merlot, Shiraz, Malbec
SAUSAGE – Chenin Blanc, Pinotage Ros, Shiraz, Merlot, Malbec
STEAK (grilled, broiled) – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage, Shiraz, Malbec
TURKEY – Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinotage Ros
VEAL – Chardonnay, Merlot
VENISON – Shiraz, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
COUSCOUS – Merlot, Shiraz, Pinotage Ros
CURRY, FISH or CHICKEN – Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinotage Ros
PIZZA – Merlot, Pinotage Ros, Pinotage, Chenin Blanc, Malbec
SPICY CHINESE – Savignon Blanc, Pino Grigio, Merlot, Pinotage Ros
SPICY MEXICAN – Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, Malbec
THAI – Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio

CHEESES
*GOAT – SOFT: Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage
– HARD: Pinotage, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon

*COW & SHEEP – MEDIUM: Pinotage, Shiraz
– HARD: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, Sauvignon Blanc

If you are a true rule follower here are some more:

Generally, wines and foods belonging to the same culture are compatible; for example, think Italian wines with Italian food.

Good red wines tend to be dry and rich, sometimes with a tart or astringent quality. They will go better with hearty or highly seasoned foods such as beef, pork, game, duck, goose and pasta dishes. The ‘red with red’ rule works well because the astringency of the tannins cuts through the viscosity of the fat. Reach for a tannic Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Petite Syrah or Zinfandel, especially if the meat is served with a heavy sauce. Rare prime rib tastes almost sweet, so it’s perfect with a lighter bodied Merlot or Beaujolais.

White wines are usually lighter in body and flavor and can range from dry and crisp to sweet and fragrant. Serve these wines with foods such as chicken, turkey, fish, shellfish, ham and veal. Pair a honey or brown sugar glazed ham with a white wine that’s not too dry – possibly a Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer or Riesling.

Ros wines are in fact pale red wines; their lighter color is due to the shorter time the skins are left with the juice during fermentation. Ros, or blush, wines can range from dry to sweet. These wines should compliment ham, fried chicken, shellfish, cold beef and picnic style foods.

Ahhh, holiday stress. In my opinion if you can’t decide what wine to serve, then serve Champagne. You can find a great budget friendly champagne that will really get the festivities kicked off in the right way. Gloria Ferrer has some really nice sparkling wines to try that won’t hurt your wallet. ORIf you serve turkey with sweet side dishes like glazed carrots or sweet potatoes, choose a white wine with a hint of sweetness, like Chenin Blanc, Riesling or Gewurztraminer. If some dishes have a more savory flavor, try Sauvignon Blanc or a lighter bodied Chardonnay. For a bird with spicy sausage stuffing, serve Pinotage or a try a Pinot Noir.

Don’t match strong to delicate. Pairing a big, powerful, high-alcohol or high-tannin wine with a light, delicate dish (and vice versa) is rarely a good idea.

Acidity is your friend. People tend to be wary of wines described as “high acid,” like Sauvignon Blanc or Muscadet. But there’s no better quality in a wine for matching rich, creamy or cheesy sauces, deep-fried foods or fish dishes; also note, tart wines go better with tart foods.

Follow the don’t-upstage-the-star rule. If you have an amazing bottle of wine you want to show off, especially an older vintage (they tend to be more subtle, their flavors less flamboyant), don’t serve a wildly complex dish with it. A simple dish will allow the wine to be the center of attention.

Dessert, or fortified wines, are heavier and sweeter than table wines and frequently have a higher alcohol content. They are usually served alone or with cheese, nuts, fruit or sweets at the end of the meal.

If you don’t like rules, like me, then toss all of these out the door and start experimenting. I’d love to hear about combinations that have worked for you that you can’t get enough of. My rule-breaking favorite is steamed artichokes dipped in butter and a nice oaky California style Chardonnay. Send me your favs and I’ll post them here!

CHEERS!

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Pregnancy-food Cravings And Food Aversions-what Causes Them And 3 Tips To Deal With Them

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The majority of expectant mothers (and even some fathers) experience sudden cravings for a specific food or combination of foods. In some cases, women crave a particularly unusual combination of foods.

Many women experience an aversion to certain foods while they are pregnant. It is not uncommon for a woman to suddenly become repulsed by one of the foods that they once enjoyed eating. So why do these pregnancy food cravings and food aversions during pregnancy occur?

The Reason Why Pregnant Women Experience Food Cravings And Aversions
Pregnancy hormones play a large role in a woman’s changing eating habits. Pregnant women are flooded with hormones and as their body tries to adjust, they may begin to notice a difference in their regular eating patterns. Some people believe that the body naturally craves what it needs during pregnancy and is repulsed by unhealthy items. This belief may make sense if a woman is repulsed by alcohol or coffee but it does not explain why a pregnant woman may suddenly be repulsed by broccoli or oatmeal.

One theory is that people have moved so far away from the original food chain that a woman’s body can no longer interpret internal signals. Although a woman’s body knows that it needs to consume calcium and vitamin C, it may translate this need into an ice cream and cookie craving rather than a fruit and milk craving.

What People Need To Know About Pregnancy Food Cravings And Aversions
Women cannot always fight their cravings, so they should attempt to respond to their different cravings and aversions by eating a reasonable amount of the foods that they crave. Women who give into all of their food cravings may be at risk of gaining too much weight during their pregnancy.

Women should notice a reduction in food cravings by the fourth month, but women who continue to crave a variety of foods may be having emotional issues. Pregnancy is a challenging time and many women need to receive some extra attention and support from their partner and friends.

What Women Can Do About Pregnancy Food Cravings
1. Do not eat too much junk food in an attempt to satisfy a craving. Choose the mini versions of chocolate bars or chips rather than the full size package. It is a good idea to search for low fat alternatives whenever possible.

2. When a huge craving strikes, try to think about other things. Go for a walk outdoors, phone a friend or read a good magazine or book. If you don’t devote too much energy too it, a craving will often pass in a short while.

3. Give into certain cravings occasionally (except for alcohol or cigarettes) and then eat healthy foods for the remainder of the day. Women should call their doctor if they begin to crave weird substances like dirt, ashes or laundry starch. These bizarre cravings, known as pica, may be a sign that a woman is deficient in certain nutrients, especially iron.

What Women Can Do About Food Aversions During Pregnancy
Women who find that their aversion to different foods is negatively affecting their appetite should search for healthy alternatives that they are able to digest. Women who do not want to eat due to constant nausea should talk to their doctor about their condition. A doctor can prescribe medication that will decrease severe nausea so a woman can enjoy food again.

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How To Enlarge Your Penis Use These Foods And Vitamins To Add 3 Inches To Your Penis Size!

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So many guys are constantly on the search for a method that they can use to enlarge their manhood naturally without having to undergo surgery, use pumps or any other dangerous penile enlargement methods. These men are only being careful by not wanting to risk their health all in the name of a bigger penis. This is one reason why natural penis enlargement methods are such a big hit nowadays. This is way better than undergoing surgery or using dangerous devices.

In a moment you would discover how to get a stronger and bigger penis by taking special supplements and foods and also combining them with natural penile enlargement exercises.

When you combine these foods and supplements with natural penis enlargement exercises you can be assured that you would add 1 3 inches to your penis size (both thickness and length). This method is a safe and affordable method that is available to any guy that wants a bigger penis size. Now here are the foods and supplements that can do wonders to your penis size:

Onions Apart from making you cry when you peel or cut them, onions is an excellent food to eat that will help you gain extra inches to your penis size (both length and thickness). This is because onions contains phytochemical which prevents your blood from clogging and clotting.

Omega 3 fatty You can get this nutrient from multivitamin pills. This particular nutrient makes your blood less sticky and it also improves blood circulation. You can find multivitamin pills that contain these nutrients at any health food store near your neighborhood.

Zinc and vitamin b6 These mineral and vitamin do the same thing for your body. They both help in improving blood circulation and increasing testosterone levels. These two are very important if you want to naturally enlarge your manhood.

Bananas I am sure you never expected this one! Bananas contain potassium. And this helps in giving you a healthy heart. If you really want a bigger penis size then you would definitely want a healthy heart that can pump more blood into your penis. Bananas would help you do that.

Porridge porridge might look out of place on this list but believe me it also contributes to penile enlargement. Porridge contains soluble fiber that helps clean up bad cholesterol in your body and helps your blood vessels to be stretchy, smooth and free from clots and clogs.

When you combine these foods with a quality natural penile enlargement exercise program, you are sure to see amazing results and achieve your penile gains quickly.

There are so many natural penis enlargement exercise programs that are being sold on the internet right now, it is very important that you only use the best so as to avoid injury and achieve your penile gains fast. I achieved 2 inches extra in length and 1 inches extra in penile thickness after 4 months of using natural penis enlargement exercises.

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