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Well I changed my policy since I write when I can. I am going to post as soon as I squeeze another chapter out.
I have a new chapter for ye huddled masses and again this was inspired again by the bad acting of TPM. I changed it so it reflects better the circumstances and there is a slight twist in the end.
Also I should point out that there are references to HotG again. While it is not necessary for you to read it, it helps to understand it better.
Without further ado I give:
Chapter 40
Revan felt a surge of hope when she met Michaela at the hamachi. It was a great surprise to her and a comfort. She found that she didnt need to explain about Kirabaros for Michaela already knew about it in her own way. The girl with her she was wary of but when Michaela told of her part in their adventures, she lost her suspicion and greeted the young woman warmly. After that meeting, she felt ready to meet the opponents for the Shaak Ti.
The ring was like the dueling ring on Taris, spacious. Revan scanned it and it brought back memories. Not all of them were pleasant. She still wanted to curse herself for the last one because she killed for the entertainment of others. It was no consolation that Starkiller was a government bounty. Revan shook these thoughts from her mind when Michaela came up saying, Brings memories that you wish you didnt have.
Im just anxious about that last one Revan began.
Ah yes where it is a death match. I sense that is cause of your discomfort, Michaela interrupted with understanding. She didnt face Revan but instead looked at the ring where the helpers were clearing the area for the first matches. It was easier to talk when you didnt look at them.
I killed a man for money, Revan explained. Her throat felt thick as if she wanted to burst into tears. I killed for the entertainment of others.
I understand why my husband has a dislike for this sport. He thinks it foolish, Michaela answered softly. He participated in a few but one changed his outlook on life though he denied it until he met you.
He killed the person too?
No. That duel was the night he was declared Kirabaros by the township on Mikkado, before we moved to Avalon. Michaela looked thoughtful but it was difficult to tell.
Why do you speak of this? Revan asked. She knew enough about Avalonians to know that often some things they say are meant to evoke meaning no matter how unrelated it seems.
Some good comes out of even the worst of situations.
Well, Carth was there with me on Taris, but that was before we fell in love and
If you didnt meet then, you wouldnt be here now, Michaela turned to face Revan, a smile on her face. When Revan smiled in return, she said, Thats better. We must concentrate. After all you are a Jedi and I am a Handmaiden.
You are as much a Jedi as I, Revan firmly declared.
If you say, Michaela replied with a smile. Come, we have to change. She led the way towards the area where they would change into attire suitable for the competition.
Kiera walked through the hamachi gathering odds and ends to take to the dueling arena. She was impressed by the manner in which the Avalonians carried themselves: tall, proud and firm. She noted how they were always respectful in spite of any ridicule they received from the scum wandering through the settlement. It was also overwhelming for it was like being with a hundred or so Rowans and Michaelas for they were not loud or brash but they were animate when they chose to be. She was pondering and carrying a case full of short blades when she was caught by the boy called Chiyo. She smiled as he approached and asked, Are you going to the competition today?
Morgan regarded Kiera with an inquisitive look before smiling in return and saying, I have to go. I made a bet and I have to see how it ends.
Are you allowed to bet? Kiera queried.
Okâsan says that it is dishonorable with money so I bet with parts for Shang, Morgan replied. He walked next to Kiera in a trot like fashion to keep up. He sensed something from Kiera that made him feel warm. Being curiously blunt, he asked, Do you like my papa?
Kiera stopped in shock, nearly dropping the case. She had never been around a child like the boy next to her, one that was inquisitive and forthright. She turned to look at the boy and asked, Why do you ask that?
Morgan replied, You look at me all the time but there is something about you that tells me it is him.
Kiera regarded the boy with a look of surprise. She thought the adults were inquisitive but a child? It was disarming and she didnt know what to answer. Morgan answered for her, Its ok. I want my papa to be happy and I like you.
Uh uh OK, Kiera replied. She thought she was no good with kids but she liked this little one. When he smiled, he looked like the Jedi he said was his papa but his temper came from someone else. She had seen him fend off a group of boys bullying him and his temper was one that was characteristic to a red head. Still he was an endearing little sprat and she rather liked him. She smiled and added, I like you too. Then leaning down, she whispered, I do like your papa, and stood up to walk towards the transport that would take the equipment.
Morgan smiled at Kiera and watched as she walked towards the transport. He was glad that someone liked his papa and he hoped that his papa would like her. He ran to catch up with Kiera and asked, Want to go for a walk? I know where the best spots are.
Alright. How about now? Kiera replied after placing the case on the transport.
OK, Morgan piped up and slipped his hand into Kieras and tugged her towards the city. He gave a smile to Tulre who had been hiding behind various bits of machinery and the like and was pleased when Tulre gave a smile in return.
Tulre watched as the strange woman and Morgan left to go to the marketplace in Anchorhead. He had a good feeling about this and hoped that it would go well. He then turned to put the finishing touches on the blades his mother and Aunt Reva were going to use.
Anchorhead was a dusty little town, nothing like Nar Shaddaa. The only good thing was that you could get lost there and getting lost was what Atton was doing. After meeting up with Revan and the others, he took himself to the cantina nearest to the hamachi and drowned himself in pazaak. It allowed him to think about what he found out about Kirabaros and muddle over his feelings. He was relieved that Kirabaros was fine, somewhat, according to Caelos and the younger Onasi, but he was troubled that someone was out to destroy his friend. He buried himself in the pazaak deck as he faced his opponent. The scum across from him was an easy picking, a chubba who thought himself to be big. It didnt take long for him to succumb to the subtle maneuverings of Atton Rand.
Pure Pazaak.
This continued for about two hours, less than the amount of time it took for Revan to clear out everyone when she was last there. It showed when one of the pazaak players mentioned to Atton, Youre good, better than that broad that cleared everyone out long time ago. Boy, she was something.
Picking up on the admiration and following a hunch, Atton fed the guy, Really? She pull anything?
Slick she was. Lot of the guys here wanted a piece of her, not as though the tree trunk that was with her would allow it, the pazaak player smirked. Not that anyone took him seriously with that orange jacket.
Atton recognized that the guy was referring to Carth and guessed that they had been there before. Atton may be a scoundrel but he wasnt stupid. He realized that maybe it was something that they didnt want to talk about though he did recall that they mentioned Anchorhead was where they bought HK. Nodding in response, Atton pocketed the last of his winnings and exited the cantina. He was contemplating where to head to next before reporting in to view this Shaak Ti when he caught sight of Kiera wandering through the crowds.
In spite of the flaws, Anchorhead had its pleasantries, even more so when you had a guide. Kiera was enjoying herself in the company of little Chiyo. He showed her the more pleasant spots, particularly the marketplace that he called the suq. She marveled that he could speak Huttese with such firmness. She commented on this when they left a vendor that sold all sorts of nuts, You have a remarkable command of Huttese. I am surprised that you can speak it so well. Even I cant get away with it.
Practice, Morgan replied. Besides I can speak other languages as well as Shang. We learn together.
Kiera smiled in response, adding, Still that is a fair accomplishment.
Morgan said nothing but led Kiera through the dense crowd of people. He had an idea of where to find his papa but he wanted his papa to come to him. He went to where the viewing area was on the ground level for the Shaak Ti. He was greeted by a Toydarian asking, What brings you here boy?
Michaela was watching the last of the equipment being loaded onto the transport. The Shaak Ti was to start in a few hours and she could sense the apprehension thickening. She was standing outside the house of Mamesa, who was feeling better now, waiting for Revan and the others who were to participate. Carth was the first to join her having found some armor that fitted his tall frame. She turned to greet him, Ready?
Ready, Carth replied. Wheres everyone else?
The boys are coming and Revan is getting ready, Michaela replied with a mischievous twinkle in her eyes.
Carth fell into the trap easily, Its a duel. Really, you would think that she were getting ready for a dinner or
Or what? Revan asked. She took in Michaelas smile and Carths exasperation and played along.
Uh nothing? Carth ventured.
Talking about my dressing habits again? Revan queried. I assure you that this, she indicated her suit, took me only ten minutes.
Michaela stifled a laugh by turning it into a cough. She said, Wed better hurry then or well be late, and left them.
After Michaela left, Revan spoke to Carth, Shes such a dear. And she knows how to start trouble. She grinned at Carth to let him know that he had been had. Giving him a peck on the cheek, she led the way to the transport.
Atton had been following Kiera for a while since she wasnt hard to miss, not that he cared or anything. He finally caught up with them at the building where the others were going to fight. He volunteered his services but Michaela said that it would be better if they had someone who knew how to play pazaak. He had taken the hint and went to collect on the credits for the parts and supplies. Now that he was here, he had to admit that he was impressed. He walked into one door and found dozens of warriors, bounty hunters and mercs practicing before the competition. He looked around when he spotted Kiera and with her was a person that he wondered if he would ever see again.
Taking it slow, he sidled his way close enough to hear the Toydarian demanding that he wanted to see some part or something the moment the winner is declared. He was close enough to hear his son reply, No worries. Youll have your winnings soon and well be long gone.
Not if your parts dont cut it, the Toydarian replied. I warn you, any funny business and Ill have the bounty hunters on you faster than a womprat can hop.
Sure, Tatlo, Morgan replied before acknowledging Attons presence with a nod.
Kiera saw Atton and nearly gasped but played it cool. She didnt know if Chiyo had set her up or what but she acknowledged Atton by saying, Glad you made it.
Eh? Whos the tree trunk kid? Tatlo asked Morgan after being startled.
Morgan replied, Just another from the hamachi Tatlo. So you dont think this Lilah Ravenstar can win can you?
Unlike you, I know my fighters. Methinks that Debula there is going to win, Tatlo pointed at a human who was twirling his blade to the amusement of the Twilek girls fawning over him.
Atton, not taking it any more asked, Why do you think that?
He always wins, Tatlo replied.
In what? A kids game? Atton questioned.
Tatlo looked at Atton before directing to Morgan, And here I was thinking that you kept company with smart humans boy. He then flew to get near Atton and continued, I am betting heavily on Debula there.
Atton thought about his options. He knew that Lilah Ravenstar was none other than Revan incognito and knew her to be capable. Having never seen this Debula guy fight before was the sand in the boot. He glanced at Morgan and Kiera before replying, Ill take that bet.
What? Tatlo responded in surprise. He had never met a brasher human than this one. It was bad enough that he had to deal with the boy who was just like him.
Come to think of it, he does bear a resemblance to the tall one
, he thought. He was curious as to what this human was going to propose.
I wager this, Atton held out a small dagger that Kirabaros had given him with a joke saying that it was just the thing for a scoundrel, for say a reverse power coupling and a hyperdrive generator.
Tatlo saw that the blade was a valuable one. One just had to look at the hilt that was inlaid with gold or something but he had the sneaking suspicion that he was being cheated out of something. He spat out, No blade is worth a power coupling or hyperdrive. Not by a long shot.
The power coupling then, Atton replied. They needed the part since Caelos reported that it was beyond his ability to repair. The hyperdrive would just have to come out of the winnings. He held the Toydarians gaze, waiting him to answer.
Tatlo was in a rut and he knew it. The human was shrewd, he gave him that much. Then he decided to play in his favor, How about letting fate decide? I have a chance cube here. If you get blue, you get the coupling, red, you give me the blade. He then threw it knowing that his odds were good.
Atton may not be willing to cheat but Morgan was for he knew that his papa was fond of that blade. Kirabaros had given it to him and he wasnt about to let it be lost. Without anyone watching, Morgan concentrated on the cube begging it to land on blue. The angry growl from Tatlo confirmed it. He watched as Tatlo looked at Atton and said, You may have won one toss but you wont win the bet. So it makes no difference.
Atton watched as the Toydarian flew away before turning to his son. He said, I hope you dont consider doing that in the future unless you really need to, Morgan.
Morgan grinned just like Atton did when he was in a hot spot. He replied in a low voice, Not to worry Papa. Hes always in a bad mood.
Atton said nothing but accepted the hug from Morgan and smiled at him. He noticed Kiera had been watching the whole scene. He couldnt decide if she was amused or even surprised. He said, I guess you met my son.
Yes, Kiera replied rather stunned. She had suspected but when she witnessed that display of affection, it caught her off guard.
Atton said rather nervous, Uh why dont I explain when we get some seats in the stands? He held out his hand only to have it met with hers. They walked out of the warming up area and headed to where they were going to watch the competition. They didnt notice Morgan as he signaled to a masked warrior warming up.
The yard was filling up with the presentation of the fighters. It was a glorious sight as the fighters lined up to be greeted by the audience. The announcer, a human, was announcing the warriors based upon reputation within the Outer Rim or even the whole Republic, A big turnout for the annual Shaak Ti from all corners of the Outer Rim. Now introducing The crowds were loud as they cheered for their favorites.
To Revan, Michaela, Rowan, Dustil and Caelos, the noise was overlooked and ignored. Carth was made not to fight by Revan saying that a Republic admiral would be recognized. He agreed albeit reluctantly to stay with Mamesa, Kimiko, Lilah and T3 at their viewing platform. They knew that they had to win or they would be stranded. As much as the
Ebon Hawk
could accommodate them, it was best if they were split like before.
After going through the listed and sponsored entrants, the announcer went through the last minute entries which consisted of one, And we have a late entry. I give you Bekura, the Masked Stranger, a local boy.
Revan looked at the late entry. He was masked yes and rather short like a child. Still, it wasnt her to underestimate little people. Even Jawas could be capable when they needed to be. This Bekura was dressed in black, similar to what the maiko wore but with a few modifications, as if to give him an edge in dexterity. She admitted that he knew how to dress for combat though color choice seemed to be the sticking point. She watched as he saluted the crowd with a graceful strength. His manner was familiar, much like Kirabaros, but discounted it due to the fact that all Bushida warriors carried themselves similarly.
The announcer was saying, And now, the first tier will begin. Those that win will advance to the next tier.
Its show time.
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Enhancing eating rituals through the senses
"Through seven figures come sensations for a man; there is hearing for sounds, sight for the visible, nostril for smell, tongue for pleasant or unpleasant tastes, mouth for speech, body for touch, passages outwards and inwards for hot or cold breath. Through these come knowledge or lack of it." – Hippocrates
Our senses enable us to touch, recall, connect, and feel some of our deepest emotions. When we use our memory to recall something from the past—a person, an experience, a place, it is often through our senses that we are stirred. Be it a the sounds of a Chopin nocturne or the aroma of fresh bread baking, we are awakened to something that stirs us. Food is an essential part of our human experience, and yet sometimes we forget how sensual and beautiful our relationship with food can be. We get so caught up in eliminating things from our diet or in treating food and meal preparation as a nuisance, that we often lose our connection to the beauty and pleasure of the rituals and traditions we have in our relationship with food. We live in an area that is rich in resources and is the center of a number of food industries, especially agriculture and seafood. How can we awaken our senses through developing some simple rituals for making meals more pleasurable?
The Gustatory Sense/Tastes:
According to Professor Mirco Marconi, from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, Italy, there are six tastes that we identify when eating. They include salt, sweet, bitter, sour, and umami (a savoriness) and fat. He goes on to say that there may be more, but these are the ones that have been identified and that are the hallmark of most cuisine.
Our taste buds are composed of 50-100 polarized neruoepithlial cells, with receptors for these six tastes, our gustatory sense. Without going into great detail, the sweet taste signals the presence of carbohydrates that provide energy for our bodies. The salty tast indicates that sodium chloride is present, and this is essential for our body's water balance. The bitter taste is thought to help us avoid poisons and other toxic substances, and many people avoid anything that tastes bitter. Sour signals the presence of dietary acids in our foods. Sometimes when a food or drink becomes too acidic, we say it 'sours'. We overcome our avoidance of bitter and sour when we enjoy coffee and lemonade or other bitter and sour tasting foods. Umami is a taste that was isolated and identified in 1908. It is a savory taste or something that we would identify and describe as 'delicious'—it fills our senses, and signals the presence of glutamate and protein intake. Fat, as all who love bacon know, is the sixth taste sense. As recently as 2010, scientist, Dr. Car Philpott at the Smell and Taste Clinic at the James Paget Hospital in Gorleston, Norwich, discovered that there is a receptor for fat. Before this, it was thought that anyone who had lost their sense of smell (anosmia), could no longer taste.
When we prepare, serve, and enjoy meals, we also experience the pleasure or lack thereof, of our sense of taste. When we are hungry, we might say something like, "I feel like something sweet" or "I feel like a big, thick, juicy steak". We are getting signals from our body letting us know what our body wants and needs. We may not need a huge slice of lemon meringue pie or a huge chunk of steak, but we might need carbohydrates or protein. Learning to listen to our body's signals, and knowing that our body needs a balance of the different foods that our taste buds recognize, can help us prepare menus and meals that satisfy our needs and give us pleasure.
Visual/Vision and Sight.
Lucien Tendret (1825-1896) in his work, La Table au pays de Brillat-Savarin, wrote:
"To give life to beauty, the painter uses a whole range of colors, musicians of sounds, the cook of tastes -- and it is indeed remarkable that there are seven colors, seven musical notes and seven tastes"
We might remember as a child, not liking something because of what it looked like. Those of us who struggle with children, getting them to try new foods, understand that both visual and olfactory (smell) senses play a key role in the appeal of food. As Elmo says, "Eat your colors." At each meal, have a variety of colors on the menu. Also, the colors of your serving plates, table settings, and decor, help accentuate or take away from the appetite and appeal of meals.
Setting a table and arranging food in an appealing manner on the plate are ways to enhance the experience of eating.
Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and beautiful; it helps us enjoy the process of preparing and enjoying meals. When we nourish our visual senses, we also feed our whole being. It aids in digestion, and gives us a way to find harmony and balance in our daily lives.
Ways to stimulate our visual senses:
Arrange food beautifully, in the refrigerator, in the preparation area, and on the table. A glass bowl full of apples or oranges in the refrigerator, is more appealing that a sack full in the crisper.
Hang your copper pots and colorful baskets on the wall of the kitchen.
Fill a bowl full of fresh berries, and use it for a table decoration as well as an appetizer or side dish for a meal.
Serve tea in a ceramic tea pot, and use a tea ball when steeping the tea (gets rid of soggy tea bags).
Candlelight and flowers (even one rose or daisy in a small vase, decorates a dinner table.
Add color to your food. Add some red peppers to a tuna salad, or green grapes to a yogurt or rice dish.
Add red raddicio lettuce or sliced radishes to a green salad.
Use seasonal place mats or table cloths to bring in color.
Occasionally, get a new, colorful set of tea towels and pot holder.
Put a bowl (wooden, glass, or colorful ceramic) filled with fresh fruit, on your coffee table or bedside stand.
Hang beautiful plates or dishes on the kitchen wall to become art.
Keep things simple and organized. Use less instead of more, and arrange things in a pleasing manner. For example, learn the etiquette for setting a table, and then use it to provide a good presentation of your meals.
Garnish! A sprig of parsley on a pot or dish of butternut squash soup, a dab of sour cream on top of homemade white chile, or ground paprika or cayenne pepper sprinkled atop hummus or a soup or salad. Edible garnish on a plate, allows people to sample veggies they might not try otherwise (sliced jicama, kiwi fruit, olives, strawberries, or other fresh produce or pickled foods work well for color and taste). Sprinkle cheese (Feta, parmesan) over a salad or side dish.
"Memories, imagination, old sentiments, and associations are more readily reached through the sense of smell than through any other channel." Oliver Wendell Holmes
Our sense of smell is perhaps one of the most powerful sense. It awakens long lost memories, and stimulates many levels of our being. Using foods that stimulate the senses helps awaken the appetite as well as providing balance in the essential nutrients we need in our meals. Recently in a meditation group, a woman who is undergoing chemotherapy requested something to help her deal with her lack of appetite and thirst, and the toxins within her system. We spent the evening working our way through a guided meditation of the senses. I used the example of thinking of a pleasant memory connected to something delicious that smelled good. I thought of my mother making chocolate cupcakes, and the taste, aroma, and feel of that cupcake warm right out of the oven. We usually had to sit a few minutes to wait for it to cool down enough to eat, and that only increased our appetite as we smelled that unmistakable fragrance of chocolate filling the kitchen. At the end of the evening's meditation, we were all ravenous, and one of my friends and I headed for the market's bakery to get ourselves a piece of chocolate cake. Our minds, memories, and senses are so connected, and have a strong impact on our appetite and thirst.
Ways to stimulate our olfactory/sense of smell:
Add a pinch of ground cinnamon or clove to your coffee, or a crushed seed of cardamon to your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
Use herbal teas together to make iced tea (mint combines with Constant Comment, raspberry and lemon, Passion Tea, or whatever your favorite herbal teas are. They smell wonderful and taste refreshing, and you can drink them throughout the day without getting a caffeine high.
Marinate chicken in fresh-squeezed orange juice, and sprinkle with grated ginger. Bake slowly for two hours at 250 degrees. The aroma will fill the house. Make garlic and/or lemon chicken by covering the chicken with crushed garlic and/or lemon juice; bake slowly for 2 hours with 250 degrees.
Bake some chocolate chip cookies on a cold day; the aroma will fill the house. Leave the cookies out (provided you have no cats or dogs who climb up on counters).
During the summer, go pick berries. Serve some fresh, and cook up a batch of jam or bake a cobbler or pie. Serve hot, and wake up your taste buds.
Apples getting a bit on the old side? Core and peel, cut into large chunks, and some water and cinnamon, and bring to a boil. Lower the flame/temperature, and simmer until apples are soft and mushy. Mash up and you have applesauce. Add berries or pears for variety. The aroma of fresh, cooked applesauce is delightful to the senses.
Keep fresh herbs in a pitcher of water on the kitchen counter. They provide a nice fragrance, look good, and are readily available for using in your meal preparation.
"The fragrance of white tea is the feeling of existing in the mists that float over waters; the scent of peony is the scent of the absence of negativity: a lack of confusion, doubt, and darkness; to smell a rose is to teach your soul to skip; a nut and a wood together is a walk over fallen Autumn leaves; the touch of jasmine is a night's dream under the nomad's moon." C.JoyBell C
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"Throw away your tongs and toss your food processor. Chef Daniel Patterson believes that in the kitchen, nothing can replace human hands." Daniel Patterson, The Power of Touch.
"When you think about it, Americans' aversion to touching their food is an aberration compared with much of the rest of the world. In countries like Morocco, India and Ethiopia, people eat with their hands, not just with utensils. Southeast Asian cooks pound ingredients by hand with a mortar and pestle to make the chile pastes and purees that form the basis of their cuisine."
Using our senses together, of course, is how we often experience food. We combine the senses to increase our connection to the foods we buy, prepare, serve, and consume. Our sense of touch also comes into play not only in enjoying a meal but also in preparing food. The tactile experience involved in touching the food as we are selecting, cleaning, and preparing food, puts us in touch with the different textures and contrasts. Especially for someone who is sight-impaired, the process of chopping foods, slicing, dicing, mincing, and tossing foods provides an enjoyable sensory experience.
For years now, I have been living among people from cultures where using our hands is a natural part of preparing and eating food. The focus on maintaining good hygiene is also part of these cultures, even to the point of using only hygienic food (cleaning rice, beans, and lentils and meat before food preparation, maintaining scrupulous personal hygiene, and establishing clear guidelines for storing, preparing, and eating food).
Try using your hands more often to clean and prepare food.
Use preparation time as a mindfulness practice, moving more slowly and focusing more closely on what you are doing (from cleaning rice to chopping carrots or onions).
Get utensils that feel good in your hands. Occasionally, I have used a skillet or pan that is too heavy for me to use comfortably. Besides being uncomfortable, it can be harmful.
Arrange your cooking and preparation area to fit you. If possible, have the counter built to suit your height (this may be as simple as adding a thick layer or two to raise the counter top). Organize your shelves so that what you need is within arm's reach.
Wear an apron that is comfortable, colorful, and practical for working in the kitchen.
"Walking and talking are two very great pleasures, but it is a mistake to combine them. Our own noise blots out the sounds and silences of the outdoor world; and talking leads almost inevitably to smoking, and then farewell to nature as far as one of our senses is concerned. The only friend to walk with is one who so exactly shares your taste for each mood of the countryside that a glance, a halt, or at most a nudge, is enough to assure us that the pleasure is shared."
― C.S. Lewis, Surprised by Joy
Sound influences our enjoyment or lack thereof of food and many other experiences. We hear our stomachs growl reminding us we need to eat. We hear the sounds of food being prepared, and it whets our appetites. Nice restaurants use sound to create an appealing environment. In mindful food preparation, the sounds of cutting, cleaning, or cooking often help give us important clues as to what is happening to the food we cook. Think of the times when you listened for the sound that signaled water boiling, or onions sizzling in a skillet. Our auditory senses help us monitor our experiences with food. Music is another way that adds or detracts from our eating experience. Even in the grocery market, we are subconsciously being guided to buy foods through our senses (stimulating, upbeat music, bakery aromas of bread, bright, shiny, colorful displays)—appeal to our senses.
As I write this article, there has been a generator outside creating a loud drone. Can't help but think it is not only irritating but also affects my appetite. Even though I need to eat, I'm not feeling hungry. This anecdotal experience is not scientific in any way, but just reminds me as I write, how important sound can be in our lives. Too much sound makes it difficult to be mindful of what we're doing. If we are so distracted by noice, conversations, arguments, or the drone of television or machinery, we pay less attention to what we are eating to and to enjoying the meal.
When eating, sound enhances or detracts from our eating experiences. Providing a quiet, calm environment for eating is one way to use sound to enhance meals. Paying attention to the sounds of the season, (birdsong in spring, rain pattering on the roof in winter, water lapping on the shore in summer, or wind blowing in autumn) all provide the musical or sound background for our lives.
Arrange your table near the window where you can hear the birdsong, sound of the ocean, or the wind.
Play soft music as background to dining.
Make a ritual of silence for some of your meals. Eating mindfully, without distracting chatter, can sometimes be a nice change.
Avoid debates, arguments, or otherwise conflict-laden conversations at the table. Make it a rule to deal with issues, problems, and disagreements at times other than meal time.
When the weather is nice, go outside and have a meal. Take a picnic to the beach, the park, or the riverside.


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Ikan Bilis (Anchovies) Stock Recipe
Ikan bilis come in vary degrees of saltiness depending on the type you buy and as a general guide, I recommend rinsing them in two changes of water before use; but if your ikan bilis is the extra-salty variety, you may need another 1-2 rinses. At the same time, do not over-rinse the ikan bilis or the stock will taste bland.
Serves: makes 1 to 1.5 litres stock
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 15
- 100 grams ikan bilis (anchovies/江鱼仔)
- 2 litres of water
- 6 red dates (optional)
- 1 slice ginger (optional)
- Rinse ikan bilis in two changes of water depending on the saltiness.
- In a pot, bring water to boil. Add ikan bilis, red dates and ginger. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Using a slotted ladle, remove ikan bilis, red dates and ginger. Strain the broth through a sieve. When the broth has cooled, transfer to a storing container.
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- Keep in fridge (covered) for a few days.
- If you cannot finish using the stock, store it in an air tight, freeze-safe container in the freezer. Do not re-freeze once thawed, hence store in volumes which you can use at one go (you can even store them as ice cubes).
- You may also use disposable soup stock pouches to hold the ikan bilis, for convenience (discard them after cooking).
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i hate the freezer space that the anchovies takes so i bake them and then use the blender to turn them into ikan bilis powder. its my secret ingredient to all my soups. a giant plastic bag turns into a handy small jar.
we use the ikan bilis that has been cleaned (i.e. without the heads and entrails) as it has a lower cholesterol content but retains its calcium value.
always thought the soya beans were meant add oomph and to take away the fishy flavour.
love your idea of using red dates and ginger. i'll give it a go. thanks
thanks so much for your sharing about the ikan bilis powder. I'm not sure if you subscribe to replied comments, but if you do, could you teach me how to make the anchovies powder? E.g. what type of anchovies to use and bake at what temperature, and for long? Thanks in advance :)
i have also always made ikan bilis powder, and kept them in fridge for later use, to make into stock or base for fish porridge, etc. However, i do not bake them first but just dry in sun for a few hours, put thru blender, store in fridge, and then dry fry over low heat for a minute or so till i can just smell it, but definitely no charing or burning – maybe a little browning (to get rid of any off flavors) before use. I think the bake method could be better, or at least easier? and will try it.
With ikan bilis in powder form, there is no waste or boiled-out ikan bilis to throw away. More importantly, if the backbone has not been removed (as happens in some of the super clean ikan bilis you find in the stores nowadays), you will get a very healthy dose of good calcium, that most of us are short of.
and yes, as previous posters have mentioned, definitely use deheaded and degutted ikan bilis – this is what causes the bitterness.
i usually just buy the cheapest kind of ikan bilis that looks 'fresh', and not mouldy or too moist.
Hi jsager, thank you sooo much for sharing your recipe. I'll try it out! Your instructions are clear. And it sounds like a great seasoning powder to add to many dishes, moreover no MSG :)
btw, where did you buy your deheaded and degutted ikan bilis from? :)
yes, no MSG, but ikan bilis is high in uric acid and those susceptible to gout may want to use it less frequently – or, come to think of it, they could follow your original recipe, ie boil for 10 minutes and then throw away the boiled-out ikan bilis. My guess, as i am not a food technologist, is that this will result in minimal uric acid in the stock (and also no need to degut and dehead the ikan bilis).
i live in europe, and i can only buy whole ikan bilis from chinese grocery stores (about 10€ per kilo). i degut/dehead them myself (keeping as much of the bone/spine as possible). Yes, takes forever and not very pleasant. I have bought deheaded/degutted ikan bilis in singapore/malaysia – but it is so clean that all the bones are removed as well.
You may wish to try the japanese dashi – i have used ikan bilis (instead of the dried small sardines called for in the recipes), and seaweed (konbu). Google for dashi and you will find many recipes for making this stock or soup base.
As a noobcook, you may also want to check out egullet.com, if you have not already, great forum and many tips on cooking techniques,etc. There is an asian section, but this has not been very active recently, however previous posts are a source of very useful info, as least for me. For example, its where i found lots of discussions on dashi and motivated me to cook it myself.
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Oh dear, I never knew that I have to rinse the ikan bilis before cooking. I'm not exactly very savvy in the kitchen. Just learning how to cook now that I have kids.
And the ikan bilis powder is an excellent idea. No waste, no fuss.
I'm going to try making it this weekend.
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I like ikan bilis stock. But I would usually fry it with little oil and 1-2 whole garlic(smashed), then add boling water. The stock turns out a little milky. But somehow it taste better than just putting ikan bilis to boil.
Been enjoying your blog! Have half a mind to try the bak kwa when I return to Australia! There's no pork here in the middle east :(. With regards to ikan bilis choice, my mum told me once that the smaller-sized ones tend to taste alot better with soup and even fried so maybe you could try that? I've tried making my easy-to-make Mee Hoon Kueh with those small ones and she's right. The soup does taste alot better than with the larger ones I use in Aust but we can't find small ones there so beggars can't be choosers! :)
Thanks for sharing! I'm quite happy with the Pangkok variety for soup stock and for deep fried ones, I used the de-gutted type. Will try to find smaller-sized ones to try in future. Woah, you have any Mee Hoon Kueh recipe to share? ;) Hope you like the bak kwa when you try it.
Split Ikan Billis (Dried Anchovies) – just remove the head, open up the Ikan Billis by pressing slightly the middle top and bottom of the Ikan Billis, remove the bones and guts, that's it. A bit tedious but easily done
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WATERTOWN, Mass. — Bentley senior Erik Peterson had a goal, two assists, and a game-saving blocked shot with less than 10 seconds to play as the Falcons defeated the UConn Huskies, 4-2, at the John A. Ryan Skating Arena on Friday night.
The win tied Bentley and UConn for second place in Atlantic Hockey's eastern scheduling pod at 22 points apiece, and it clinched the season series for the Falcons. Bentley improved to 10-15-5, 9-11-4 in Atlantic Hockey, while UConn fell to 10-17-4, 10-12-2 in Atlantic Hockey. It also allows Bentley to control their own destiny for a first round bye in the 2011 Atlantic Hockey playoffs.
"This was a complete team effort," said Bentley head coach Ryan Soderquist. "Over the last couple of weeks, we've stressed that everyone needs to be a team player. We can't worry about individual points, shifts, and accomplishments. I'm proud with how our team practiced this week and played (on Friday). We did the little things that teams do to win games."
Scoring got underway in the first period, when Bentley's captain, Dustin Cloutier, scored on the power play at 6:38. After Peterson's initial strike rattled off Connecticut netminder Garrett Bartus, Cloutier scooped up the rebound and wristed it top shelf and glove side to make it 1-0. The game remained at that tally into the second, as UConn outshot Bentley 11-7 in the first period.
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"(Gensler) is great at creating shots," said Peterson. "He is able to look off the point, then go across ice. When he has time to make a play happen, it's scary."
Once again, though, UConn rallied, potting a 2-on-1 advantage by Brant Harris at 15:49. Through two periods, the score was deadlocked at 2-2.
But, in the third, Justin Breton scored what might be considered the goal of the year. Intercepting a UConn pass, he charged through center ice. Huskie defenseman Tom Janosz hooked him but Breton managed to get the puck on his back hand as he came in on Bartus's left. As Janosz hauled Breton down, the Bentley freshman got just enough of the puck to beat Bartus's leg pad and make it a 3-2 game.
"That was a fun goal to watch," said Soderquist. "It was a tremendous effort, and it's the result of the phenomenal shifts he puts in. He really grinds it out, and he's starting to break out now, which is huge for us."
Trailing by one, UConn pulled Bartus. With under 30 ticks on the clock, a faceoff win by Sean Ambrosie set up a wrister from Matt Miller that Rank gloved down. "He bailed us out," said Soderquist. "That saved the game with 15 seconds left."
But UConn has one trick left in their sleeve. With another faceoff win in the Bentley end, they got the puck at the top point to senior captain Andrew Olson. Olson uncorked a laser that Peterson kicked away. As he crumpled to the ice, the puck glided towards the open cage. It missed by less than a foot, but was collected by Gensler and put across the line for the 4-2 victory.
Although both have an inside track on the first round bye, the winner of this weekend will also be able to lay claim to eighth place in the standings. Both are two points behind seventh-place Mercyhurst, who lost to Air Force, and four back of that same Air Force team. They also stand one point in front of Canisius for overall 9th and two points in front of Army for 10th. In the east, the winner will be one win away from clinching a first round bye, while the loser stands to host AIC in the AHA first round.
"We try to go day by day," said UConn head coach Bruce Marshall, "but now we've lost a day. Bentley did the little things to win a game, and now we have to come back and beat them (on Saturday)."
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Since she takes care of as many as she possibly can, she says the town has called her 'Mama' or 'Mama Noelina', a moniker she fully embraces.
Mama Noelina actively does outreach in her community, bringing food, medicine, and other necessities to those who have been ravaged by the disease. Her Meeting Point is a place where parents or relatives leave their children before disappearing to live out their final days.
Mass media follows missionaries, rock stars, and leaders of the Western world who want to tackle the depths of the epidemic on this continent. Their efforts are appreciated. However, little attention is given to Africans in their own countries who are the unsung heroes in this plight. They soldier on with little resources, and seemingly limitless compassion, trying to change the world in any way they can.


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|High Gothic Art in France
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I often wonder if the creators of Warehouse 13 referenced MBTI because I can easily guess the types of the characters. There's also a lot of talk about Pete's "vibes" and Myka's "attention to detail".
This is a discussion on Warehouse 13 Personality types within the Guess the type forums, part of the What's my personality type? category; Originally Posted by jeffbobs I would have to disagree, I dont know what type he is but he is more ...
I often wonder if the creators of Warehouse 13 referenced MBTI because I can easily guess the types of the characters. There's also a lot of talk about Pete's "vibes" and Myka's "attention to detail".
I know the thread's been dead for a bit, but I thought I'd throw in my 2 cents.
Myka - ISTJ, probably. She has a very decisive and linear method of thinking (J). She's very detail oriented and focused on the present moment (S). This would fit the ISTJ Si-dominance. She's all about the facts, and she uses those facts (ISTJs auxiliary is Te) to reach a conclusion. She's the get-down-to-business type. She's probably fairly balanced as far an I/E goes. But I think she leans a bit more towards introversion, if only because she really seems to treasure her alone-time so much.
Pete - I think Pete might be an ENTP rather than an ENFP. As an ENTP I've noticed that many ENTPs and ENFPs act extremely similar. Because I'm an optimistic and high-energy ENTP (consistently typed as ENTP, though at first glance I might seem more F-ish) I end up relating to a lot of ENFP characters, but I think the cognitive functions of an ENFP just doesn't fit Pete right. Both types would put his dominant function as Ne, which is all very well and good since his "vibes" are basically hyper-amped extroverted intuition. But ENFP would put his auxiliary function as Fi, which doesn't sit right. It would mean Pete would constantly be measuring situations to his internal set of values and would make him significantly more open about his personal emotional issues than he is. When he's sad, he tends to hide it and doesn't talk about it and pretends to be happy and fine. As an ENTP, however, he would have auxiliary Ti, which would account for his random moments of inspired, spontaneous improvisations. His tertiary would be Fe, which would account for his personable demeanor (particularly in conjunction with his Ne), occasional flirtiness, and moderately sensitive ego. I'm not saying he's conclusively ENTP, but I think it's something to be seriously considered, since I see a lot of ENTPs and ENFPs behaving very similarly. I think Pete is a little tougher to type because his Ne is so hyper-inflated and he relies mostly on that rather than indicating any secondary use of Ti or Fi.
Artie - INTP, hands down. He's probably the easiest to type of everyone. The INTP type would also explain his relationship with Claudia (and Pete), if they're both -NTPs. Mild annoyance with the E's enthusiasm, but enjoys the company anyway, counting for Artie's Father/Daughter relationship with Claudia.
Claudia - ENTP as well. She's clearly a Rational, and fits the "Inventor" archetype really well. She spends most of her time combining artifacts to make something totally new and playing around with the computers and innovating the Warehouse, even when it pisses Artie off, because that's what she needs to do. She also fits the ENTP quirk of being "the most introverted of the extroverts" as a lot of ENTPs report being very quiet and introverted around new people/people they're uninterested in/unfamiliar with, in part due to S-dominant society being ill-equipped to deal with rapid-fire, "ADHD" Ne. (That's the Fe at work, perceiving the S's uncomfortable and often taken-aback reaction to blurting out the Ne/Ti brainstorming as the Ne/Ti ideas being unwelcome.) I think she and Pete are both ENTPs (which is why they get along like siblings so well) but Pete relies on his Ne-dominance while Claudia has a more equally developed Ti.
Leena - INFJ. That psychic-ness is totally intution at work. I thought for a bit and decided INFJ rather than INFP because INFPs have dominant Fi and auxiliary Ne, while INFJs have dominant Ni and auxiliary Fe. Because she's more of an empathetic character, I think that might be the Fe at work rather than the Fi.
Mrs. Frederick - INTJ. All the way. Very decisive and assertive, which makes me think J. Obviously a Thinker rather than a Feeler. Very, very future-oriented rather than in-the-moment, so probably an N. The NT would make her a Rational, which I think makes a lot of sense. But she's still very mysterious and keeps to herself, indicative of I. She's also got the INTJ stubbornness and butts heads with Artie frequently. This also makes sense as I rarely see many INTJs and INTPs getting along. They always seem to end up bickering, as the INTPs love debate for the sake of debate and could talk for hours once you get them going, and the INTJs are very to-the-point and just want the thing done already.
H.G. Wells - ENTJ. She's obviously an NT Rational. What with building a time machine and everything. And I think she's too decisive to be an ENTP, though, despite the "Inventor" title. ENTPs are kind of notorious for leaving things open-ended or half-finished, and H.G. seems more dedicated to completing her goals. As an ENTJ, her dominant function would be Te, which makes sense as her first impulse in any situation is "Use your brain, Helena!" and she obviously prides herself on her intellect above all else. Her auxiliary function would be Ni, which would account for the NT-brainstorming connections that MBTI associates with inventing. I think the biggest hit that she's not an ENTP is that she's a planner, not an improviser. Js plan in advance, and Ps make it up as they go along.
Steve Jinks - ISFJ sounds about right, to me. Dominant Si combined with auxiliary Fe would make him observant, detail-oriented, and highly attuned to other people, which would account for his superpower as the Human Lie Detector. The Si would notice all the little body-language signals for lying, and the Fe would tune him into other people and analyze the data as conclusively lying or telling the truth. Auxiliary Fe would also explain why he would we willing to sacrifice himself for the Regents' master plan to stop Sykes, due to the Fe pushing him to place others' needs ahead of his own.
I would love if anyone could help me type MacPherson. I think he's leaning towards ESFJ in my head, but I can't be sure.
Wow, this turned into a monster wall of text. Whoops.
I love this thread. :)
I agree with most of the types here listed here. It's strange how this is a very rational-dominated show, but I suppose the writers of science fiction often would be, wouldn't they?
I agree with most of the typings
But think claudia is more introverted....don't see her typed as the same as pete. More like one of the extroverted looking introverted types
Admittedly, I'm an introverted-looking ENTP as well (which would also make me a little biased, oops!) so I see Claudia and Pete as very similar, especially since they both always end up getting into trouble by messing around with the "cool new toys" they find. Especially since most of Claudia's inventions are made up on the fly of improvised artifacts, which strikes me as an Ne dominant thing.
I also think the Claudia/Artie relationship highlights the differences between Ne/Ti and Ti/Ne pretty well: Claudia sees all of the stuff lying around the Warehouse and combines them to make totally new inventions (recklessly and while bypassing Artie's approval); Artie mostly just tries to maintain his "archaic" system (i.e. his protectiveness over his own computers and systems) and functions mostly as research and delegation for the team.
Claudia also was locked in a mental ward for a while, which pretty clearly didn't do her any favors. She's also obviously uncomfortable being alone (has back-and-forth conversations with herself when alone, where Artie just kind of thinks aloud) and struggles with feelings of loneliness and isolation, while Artie was perfectly content in isolation and running the warehouse Grab, Bag, 'N' Tag sector entirely on his own for several years pre-series.
WHAT I'M TRYING TO SAY IN FAR TOO MANY WORDS IS: I think Claudia is a maladjusted extrovert who comes off as introverted because her insecurity and overtly-blunt way of dealing with people, likely stemming from some disordered socialization she picked up during her long stay in the hospital. An environmental extrovert rather than a social extrovert (which is more Pete's style.)
I also like ENP/ISJ teams, shhh!


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Before animals were domesticated, who knows all of the ways that they kept their teeth healthy? The usual suspects are ordinarily the reason for good oral health; chewing on bones, bark, and other suck items that tend to keep an animal's teeth free from debris and keep gums healthy, too.
Veterinarians recommend that pet parents brush their dog's teeth, but who would think that the same would go for the feline members of the family? It only goes to show that it makes a great deal of sense!
Some people are as adamant about oral health with their pets as they are with themselves; brushing the animal's teeth regularly during the week – two or three times, but some people even go through the ritual daily. What great pet parents they are!
If you introduce teeth brushing to your pet at an early age, they simply come to expect it and actually seem to miss it as they feel it is a symbol of love; a bonding time of sorts. Not only is it good physically for kitty, but mentally, too.
Just as with humans or canines, felines can have dental issues. One sure sign that something is amiss is if a foul odor emanates from their mouth. Another is if the kitty seems to drip saliva on a regular basis. If kitty won't eat, you know there is a problem!
Cats may develop cavities. If the cavities get too bad, their teeth may actually begin to rot and have to be pulled. But there may be hidden issues in the rest of the body that may stem from the poor hygiene. The same symptoms, without tooth decay, can mean that an issue has arisen somewhere else in your animal's body.
In a cat, kidney disease may stem from poor hygiene or be the result of it. The same goes for feline leukemia, respiratory issues, liver disease or even diabetes. The best of the worst is simply periodontal disease, although it can be extremely painful for your furry friend.
Ordinarily, a healthy cat's breath should not be offensive, per expert Eric Davis, DVM, a fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry and the Director of the Dental Referral Service at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Brushing your pet's teeth should be a ritual you follow through with regularly.
If you do follow through with regular periodontal practices but still see blood, inflammation or witness pain or discomfort from your kitty, it is time to get him or her to their veterinarian right away to see why kitty does not want you brushing their teeth.
Pet parents, although taking your pet to the vet each year for a checkup adds up, the results could be much worse. Teeth may have to be extracted, or on the negative flipside, kitty could become extremely ill – and we all know what that can lead to. It is so much better to act proactively than react to a terrible situation that could have been avoided in the first place!


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The spirit to work hand in hand in the clean up activity entitled "Cleaning Blitz and Rocking the Street and Environment" which was held on Lebak Sari Street, Seminyak on Thursday, August 29, 2013. The social activity is held gradually every month and involving hundreds of participants which are the staffs and employees of Maca Villa, The Kunja, Centra Taum dan Villa Kayu Raja (VKR). VKR was led by the General Manager Gede Nik Sukarta also plant trees along the street. He stated that the cleaning blitz is one of the forms of responsibilities of the villas to the environment and to take part in the APEC. "We realize that everyone has their own part in conserving the environment. This act is also to create better relationship among the villas in the location," he said. (BTN/015)


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4 chicken breasts
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8 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
1/2 cup light ranch dressing
1/2 cup salsa
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Inspire Me Heather says
Thank you very much, that looks like it would be a hit with my family!
Eric Pepple says
I love enchiladas and this sounds like a a great and simple recipe. Thanks for sharing!
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SH says
I love slow cooker recipes!
Darcie says
What is a good salsa to use. Has anyone added beans to this?
Six Sisters says
We usually buy whatever is on sale. Pace brand or even store brand is great. Beans would be wonderful in this!
Missy says
this is the same recipe from The Recipe Critic…
Wendy Sue says
Any idea how many WWW points plus these are?
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Just click on the "magic" button under the picture and then click on the "Nutrition" button. This is our new sister blog myrecipemagic.com. Scroll to the bottom of the nutrition table and it will show you the points! -The Six Sisters
Wendy Sue says
Any idea how many WWW points plus these are?
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Katie Lambert says
Can I use frozen chicken tenders?
Six Sisters says
Hi Katie, I think you are talking about raw unbreaded chicken tenders found by the frozen chicken breasts? You may need to reduce the cooking time and watch closely. If you are talking about breaded chicken tenders, they are pre-cooked and wouldn't take long at all.
Katie Lambert says
& would it make cook time longer if so?
Diane K says
About how many pounds do you think your four chicken breasts were? I find that where I get chicken, the breasts tend to be on the large side (about 12-14 ounces each), so I'm trying to decide if this is more of a 1 lb or 2 lb recipe.
Caryn says
Made these tonight and they were scrumptious! Loved them! Thanks for sharing the recipe! 🙂
Melissa says
I am always a little frustrated when I read comments under recipes where no one has actually tried the recipe. Well, I am here to say that I have tried the recipe and it turned out fantastic! I followed the recipe exactly, no substitutions or alterations. Enjoy!
Sherry Hoover says
Me too, Melissa! I was thinking exactly the same thing as I read through the comments, and I was considering posting a comment stating just that. So…..you beat me to it and reviewed the recipe as well! Many thanks!
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Thanks Sherry and Melissa! Have a great week!!
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Laura says
I was wondering if you had ever kept the broth from cooking the chicken and used it in a soup/stew/chili? I have mine in the crock now and if just smells so good and I hate to waste anything:) I'm thinking it would be really good in a chicken enchilada style soup. It would be a very flavorful base for your soup.
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Sounds delicious! We usually just dump the broth, but that would be yummy in a soup or stew!
stacey says
In the last hour of cooking, i shred the chicken in the liquid and let it simmer. The chicken absorbs more flavor!


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The human body has at least two types of fat. White fat cells store energy in our bodies; they're more abundant in the human body.
Our bodies turn excess calories into white fat. In order to lose weight, we have to use more energy than we consume. Energy is burned by breaking down white fat cells.
On the other hand, brown fat cells create heat and burn calories; they burn up our chemical energy to create heat. Brown fat cells are found in mammals, like rodents. They are also found in human infants.
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According to National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases researcher Dr. Francesco S. Celi,
"Taken together, these studies show that a significant percentage of adults have active brown fat, and that it likely plays a role in regulating body temperature. Stimulating this tissue to burn more energy may be a promising novel strategy for treating or preventing obesity."
One final point to consider; exercise triggers muscles to secret a hormone called irisin. Irisin stimulates the use of energy in brown fat tissue. This new discovery will help scientists and researchers to find new ways to treat obesity. In the mean time, it looks as though exercise is an important prerequisite in any treatment of obesity.
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