Healthy Benefits of Chocolate

Nothing wrong with chocolate to be one of the most widely gifts given on Valentine's Day this. Until now, brown tree called the "food of God. " Fairy tales in various cultures mention chocolate consumption is associated with health, strength, and enhancing arousal.

Cocoa tree, whose fruits contain seeds that can be processed into chocolate, was found about 2,000 years ago in the tropical rainforest America. Nation's first eating chocolate is defective Mayans (250-900 BC). They mix cocoa beans with a certain spice to offset the bitter taste and pungent before making beverages.

For the Mayans, chocolate fruit is a symbol of life and fertility. The fruit is also often presented in religious rituals, including weddings. In Mexico, the Aztecs believe people who eat chocolate fruit will be endowed with wisdom and strength.

In 1519, the Europeans are new to brown when the fruit is brought Spanish sailors who brought this plant. From the king's favorite drink, chocolate and then spread throughout Europe and for centuries known only as a noble beverage.

Chocolate's reputation as afrosidiak or arousal-enhancing foods originated from the French nobility. Casanova, conqueror of famous women, known to have a habit of drinking chocolate before erotic adventure with many women.

Although better known as afrosidiak, turned out to contain phenylethylamine in chocolate just a little. Phenylethylamine (PEA) or also called "love drug"relates to the regulation of physical energy, mood and attention. The body will issue a PEA when there is an emotional euphoria that blood pressure and heart rate increases. But the scientists found no evidence that the PEA in the diet can increase the PEA in the brain.

Chocolate is also believed to affect a person psychologically by raising feeling happy and positive. This is indicated by a researcher from the University of Cambridge that the typical chocolate flavor with the texture and taste that "immerses" give the sensation of its own.

The content of PEA-owned chocolate is also one possible cause of generating this feeling. This is because the compound is a substance similar amphetanine which increases absorption of tryptophan into the brain and eventually produce dopamine. Impact of dopamine is what led to feelings of pleasure and mood improvement.

To be sure, recent studies have found that pure dark chocolate contains flavonoids-rich, similar to those found in tea, red wine, fruits and vegetables. Research also found a small serving of dark chocolate will improve blood circulation and reduce the risk of diabetes.

But beware, candy chocolate and chocolate packaging is sold usually contain saturated fat and high sugar. To get the healthful effects, pure dark chocolate are recommended.

Resep Kolak Biji Salak, Menu Buka Puasa

Hari ini adalah hari ke 2 bulan Ramadhan, nah bagai mana ibadah puasa anda di hari pertama? Pada bulan Ramadhan ini banyak diantara kita sewaktu berbuka puasa tak lengkap rasanya kalau tidak ada menu kolak. Hmm.. anda tahu dengan Kolak Biji Salak? Pernah dengar? Emang biji salak bisa di kolak gitu? Sebenarnya saya juga baru dengar nih nama ada Kolak Biji Salak, langsung saja terbayang di pikiran ini, beberapa biji salak warna hitam keras yang diberi kuah santan? Jiahahaha... Ternyata oh ternyata setelah sana sini, rupanya Kolak Biji Salak itu seperti itu yah? Bingung? Ok deh langsung aja simak Resep Kolak Biji Salak berikut ini, kalau sudah tahu resepnya tentu tidak bertanya-tanya seperti apa sih kalau biji salak di kolak... Xixixixi..

Resep Kolak Biji Salak

Bahan-Bahan :
- 500 gr ubi merah
- 200 gr tepung tapioka
- 1/2 sdt garam
- 1 lbr daun pandan
- 250 gr gula merah
- 3 sdm gula pasir
- 1 ltr air

Kuah Santan :
- 300 ml santan kental
- 1/2 sdt garam
- 1 lbr daun pandan

Cara Membuat :
1. Kupas ubi, potong-potong dan kukus sampai matang. Haluskan ubi selagi panas.
2. Masukkan tepung tapioka dan garam sedikit-sedikit sambil diuleni.
3. Bentuk bulat-bulat sesuai selera.
4. Sementara itu masak air hingga panas lalu cemplungkan biji salaknya. Masak hingga biji
salaknya mengembang dan angkat.
5. Masak 1 ltr air, gula merah, gula pasir, dan daun pandan hingga masak lalu masukkan biji
salak yang sudah matang tadi.
6. Hidangkan dalam mangkuk saji dan tambahkan santan.

Kuah Santan :
Masak santan bersama garam dan daun pandan sambil diaduk, jaga agar santan tidak pecah. Angkat dan dinginkan.

Nah.. sekarang sudah tahu kan seperti apa Kolak Biji Salak Itu.. Ternyata bukan biji salak yang di kolak tapi ubi, namun bentuknya saja seperti biji salak setelah di kolak, makanya menjadi Kolak Biji Salak, nah mari masak kolak biji salak untuk menu bebuka puasa nantinya :)

Menu Sahur

Bulan penuh ampunan "Ramadhan" telah tiba, nanti subuh seperti biasa pada bulan Ramadhan yang telah kita lalui untuk mempersiapkan ibadah puasa yang tak bisa ku lewatkan adalah makan sahur, nah saya agak bingung nih untuk menu sahur di hari pertama menjalankan ibadah puasa. Maklum bujangan yang tinggal sendiri di rumah kontrakan, tidak ada yang bangunin sahur, tidak ada yang masakin untuk makan sahur, apalagi untuk mempersiapkan menu sahur apa yang sehat dan manfaat.

Jam kerja yang waktunya selalu berubah tentu saja agak sulit menentukan menu sahur apa untuk dilahap supaya tubuh ini tetap bugar selama menjalankan ibadah puasa. Tak habis pikir, menu sahur praktis hal itu lah yang terlintas dalam pikiran saya. Tapi apakah menus sahur praktis ini sehat? Addoh.. susah juga yah kalau tidak ada "orang rumah" yang menyiapkan makan sahur. Sepertinya harus cari pendampng hidup nih.. :D Namun untuk itu saya belum siap, yah akhirnya masak-masak sendiri, makan-makan sendiri, jiahahaha.. macam lagu Dangdut aja "bagaikan angka satu"

Namun jangan khawatir itulah gunanya internet ini, tinggal search aja di mesin pencari seperti Google, ketikkan apa yang mau kita cari, contohnya pada saat ini adalah yang kita butuhkan adalah menu sahur, menu sahur sehat atau menu sahur praktis dan nantinya tuing-tuing ketemu deh.. Hore..Hore..Berhasil-berhasil..(Dora ModeOn), baiklah kawan nanti kalai saya sudah menukan menu sahur yang ok punya akan saya share d blog ini. Selamat Menunaikan Ibadah Puasa bagi yang menunaikannya

Spinelli Coffee Outlets Opened in Indonesia

Spinelli Coffee Outlets Opened in Indonesia - Your coffee enthusiasts? Want to enjoy the best coffee comes from San Francisco? Now Spinelli Coffee Company, the best coffee maker from San Francisco is now present in Indonesia. Under the auspices of PT Concept Food, as a franchise licensee, cafe Spinelli is now present in Grand Indonesia West Mall.

After that, Spinelli Coffee Company will add another four outlets in a progressive. Namely Senayan City, Plaza EX, Gandaria City, and Pondok Indah Mall 2.

Freddy Ong, Chief Operating Officer of Spinelli Coffee Company, Singapore said, Spinelli Coffee Company glad to work with PT Concept food in Indonesia.

Expand the network to the countries of Asia, is actually one of the goals Spinelli Coffee Company. His main principle is to grow slowly, and targeting the target, in order to maintain product quality.

According to Mr Ong, Spinelli Coffee Company saw a great appreciation and the potential Indonesian market for coffee.

"Consumers Indonesia has good taste, and capable of distinguishing good quality coffee that is not good. The fact is what makes us feel confident will successfully gain a place in the hearts of consumers in Indonesia because of good product quality," he said.

Spinelli Café not only presents the classic espresso minuma type, but also various non-coffee offerings attractive. The long list of beverages is also equipped with a variety of American-style snacks, such as muffins, scones, cookies, and cheesecakes. Meanwhile, sandwiches, lasagne stew, soup and salad is also available if consumers need more than just a snack.

In order opening the first outlet of the first Spinelli Coffee Company in Grand Indonesia, especially for consumers, Spinelli holds a few interesting programs. Among other things, any minimum purchase of RP 150 thousand in the shops Metrox Group, will receive a voucher for free drinks at Spinelli Coffee.

Consumers were free to choose one type of beverage from the three different variants, this program is valid until the date of August 8, 2010. There are also Spinelli Stamp Card, with the first five will get a free stamp size up. For the next five stamps will get one drink free coffee at Spinelli Coffee small size. Spinelli Coffee will make cards for the 1000 stamp program. However, I still loved the product in the country is Luwak Coffee or Mongoose Coffee. Did you ever enjoy Luwak Coffee? Enjoyment is different, it feels natural flavor.

Tips Memanggang Kue Supaya Tidak Gosong

Tips Memanggang Kue - Kadang pertama kali membuat kue dengan cara memanggang membuat kita kalang kabut ketika kue yang kita panggang menjadi gosong atau hangus. membuat kue itu memang relatif tidak mudah, apalagi bagi pemula. Maka itu, ada baiknya Anda mengikuti tips berikut agar bisa menghasilkan kue yang diinginkan.

Pilih telur
Telur yang dibutuhkan untuk resep-resep kue yang dipanggang biasanya yang berukuran sedang sampai besar. Namun, jika memakai telur yang berukuran terlalu besar, hanya akan membuat kue Anda mengempis ketika sudah dingin.

Alas kue
Lembaran-lembaran alas kue berwarna gelap baik sekali untuk memanggang kentang bakar atau daging panggang. Sementara, lembaran-lembaran alas kue yang berwarna terang akan membantu agar panggangan kue tidak cepat hangus terbakar.

Gunakan air dingin
Kue kering akan lebih terasa garing dan renyah bila adonannya diuleni dengan air dingin. Sebaliknya, bila menguleninya dengan air hangat, kue jenis ini akan gampang remuk.

Irisan kacang dan buah
Saat menambahkan irisan kacang, kenari, atau buah-buahan ke dalam adonan kue, masukkan terlebih dahulu ke dalam kantung terigu, kemudian kocoklah sampai merata. Kalau sudah terselimuti tepung, irisan kacang atau buah-buahan tadi akan menyatu secara sempurna dengan adonan kue, sebelum dipanggang.

Muffin
Cetakan muffin dapat diisi lebih cepat tanpa banyak adonan tercecer ke mana-mana kalau saja Anda menggunakan sendok khusus untuk es krim

Demikianlah beberapa Tips Memanggang Kue supaya tidak hangus ataupun gosong, semoga bermanfaat.