Apple iMartini

Mmmm, when you see the title, it has nothing to do with Apple, Inc. But it is cool that they created a new Martini recipe… I would love to try that. I love martinis myself. That recipe sounds very delicious.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 oz. 100-proof Stolichnaya vodka
• dash of apple jack
• 8 oz. coarse ice or ice cubes
• dark brown sugar

Place vodka, apple jack, and ice in a blender and blend until slushy.Pour into martini glass. Put dark brown sugar around the rim of theglass as an homage to Mr. Jobs’ signature black turtleneck. [the link]

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Have You Ever Try Playing Lego in Ice?

No ? Wanna to try it? You have to play fast! It is challenging and fun! Dang, you would to buy a lot of trays like this, to play with. But for me, I like to have one of those as ice for water. It will look cool in the glass of Water in a matter of minutes. You can buy it from here for only $7.99 each.

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Food Product photos

Last week, I was surfing on different blogs…and I found two food products below… that I have not seen them before… well one may be unpleasant.

I have tried the Choc. Chip waffles. They are good. However, this one looks like a corn dog, but it is pancake and sausage. I like corn dogs. I don’t see one like that on the frozen counter. I would love to try it one day when it comes to this area. It looks delicious. It does not need a fork and a knife. You can dip it in the syrup sauce and eat. Easy! I like that.

This one what I talk about unpleasant. It surprised me that Beyers made this ad. Beyers is an ice cream company. I don’t know what to say about this one. Lickable to which? Girls or ice cream? Take your pick. Do you think it is a good ad? I don’t think so!

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Unexpected but What a Creation!

I never thought of it. It was unexpected when I saw it.

Enjoy, at least. LOL.

via [Gizmodo]

Sugary Craziness

Ben and Jerry's Black and Tan is a mixed ale and stout beer favor (famous in Irish). I don't know if I would want to try it because I don't like beers!

Here is the picture what ale and stout drink looks like… that is why it gets a name. You can try the recipe of the ale and stout drink.

There is a recipe how to make ale and stout drink. Check at slashfood.com.

Wrigley's Kona Creme Doublemint: I never thought there would be a coffee gum! I tried Kona, not bad. I like Chocolate Kona. I got some from a friend of mine in Hawaii (he doesn't live there any more). Kona is originally from Hawaii, I believe. Billy, feel free to correct me. I would not mind trying it. I like coffee. Maybe it will help me stay awake on go? It is being tested in only 7-11 stores nationwide, for 99 cents.

White Chocolate M&M – Pirate Pearls: You know the Pirates of the Carribbean: Dead Man's Chest will come out next week, I think. I have not checked it, but something like that… It is a sequel to the orginal Pirate of the Carribbean. I like Johnny Depp. He is a good actor. I heard that he is the world's best autographer. Mm, maybe I should catch him and have him sign for me… Anyway, after I saw this new M&M in the Washington Examiner, I was determine to try it out. I went to 7-11 store, and it is there. I suspect that it will come out at the same time as the movie come out. I guess I will keep an eye on it. I am a M&M Peanut freak myself. When it is coming out, it will cost 69 cents. Oh, one more thing, it has symbols, relating to Pirate… you can see from here below:

You can check its official site. Beware that pirate:

Skittles' Ice Cream: Limited Edition: I am not crazy about Skittles myself. It is ok. Hard to chew. It is very sweet and some are sour. I am not crazy of those kind of stuff. It is too much; however, I would like to try this new edition because I love ice cream! It will cost 85 cents for a 2.17-counce pack.

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups with Carmel: I have tried them a couple of months ago. It is not bad but a bit dry. I like the original better. I also like the White Chocolate Reese. It is very good. 85 cents for a pack.

Lastly, Coke's Blak: I don't like Coke. I am a Pepsi drinker. I want to try new things, so I just tried it this morning. At first, I thought I would not like it. However, it is not bad at all. It did not taste like Coke. It tastes somewhat like a coffee! I like it. I think I am hooked up already! It surely make me feel so energetic already . But it is a bit pricey, comparing to other soda… it is $1.79 at the 7-11 store. You can check it out the Coke Blak official site.

Those have been mentioned in Examiner.com, under Shelf Life (page 30). You can check it out: http://dcpaper.examiner.com/dc/?haspdf=1. It is in PDF.
That's all, Folks!

Have You Thought Coffee Turn Into Soda?

Unbelieveable! Coca-Cola is moving to something new! It is Coffee favored soda! It is called Coca-cola Blak! Another says about Cinnabon coffee favor soda, not sure if it is the same Blak. But there will be other kinds of coffee favors: Makkio and Maquio. France will get the Blak in January, and then US and the rest of Europe will get it later next year. Right now Coca-cola Blak is being tested in Spain. I wonder what do they taste like?

quotes from one article:

Coca-Cola said in a release, "Coca-Cola Blak is 'an invigorating and stimulating blend that has a perfect balance of the effervescent taste sensation of Coca-Cola and natural flavors, with real coffee.'"Also, "Coca-Cola Blak is not just a flavor extension," said Marc Mathieu, vice president of Global Core Brands for Coca-Cola. "It is a blend of unique Coke refreshment with the true essence of coffee and has a rich smooth texture and has a coffee-like froth when poured. We believe we have created a new category of soft drink — an adult product in a carbonated beverage — and a whole new drinking experience."

To read more about Coffee-Flavored Soda by Coke, click below:

Coca-Cola looks new coffee
soft drink boost flagging sales

Coke Cinnabon

Silicone Was Once Hot in the Bra, Now…

it is hot in the Kitchen!!! That is right! There is Silicone bakeware now. I have seen them at K-Mart store. I have thought about buying them because the metal bakeware does not last long and hard to clean! Moreover, that silicone bakeware seems making it easy to remove cake, cupcake, and many more.

Boy, the future is here already! It is very exciting to have new and cool products!!! Are you ready for the future? Yeah, I am! I will post more of cool and new products that you may have never seen before!!! Look out for them!

You can find them in K-mart, Target and other places…

if you want to buy one, go to:

Red Silicone 3-pc.
Bakeware Set at Target

KitchenAid Silicone
Bakeware Set at Dillard.com

Four-piece Reinforced
Silicone Bakeware Set
with Wire Racks at Overstock.com

Speaking of making something on silicone cupcake tin, I just happened saw the cupcake recipe, that I thought I would want to try, in the The Examiner with the title "A nation in cupcake love", in PDF, I thought I would post one, which is a bit bit odd for a cupcake called…

Sushi Cupcake!

Recipe:3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. Baking powder
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups whole milk
2 eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla extract

Frosting Recipe:

1 1/2 cups sour cream
3/4 vanilla extract
4 1/2 shredded coconut
3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Decorations:

9 green fruit roll-up snacks
Assorted candies (jelly beans, gummy worms, and gummy fish)
Dried papaya and mango pieces

1. Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare cupcake tins. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together into a medium bowl.

2. In a separate, larger bowl, cream the butter. Gradually add the sugar, creaming until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, and beat well after each addition. In a small bowl, combine the milk and vanilla.

3. To the butter mixture, add about 1/4 of the flour mixture and mix well. Add about 1/4 of the milk mixture and mix well. Continue alternating the flour mixture and milk mixture, beating after each addition until smooth.

4. Pour the batter into the cupcake tins. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cake springs back when touched.

5. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes, then turn the cupcakes out of the tins and on a rack to finish cooling completely.

6. Frosting: IN a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, vanilla, and coconut. Add the powdered sugar and mix thoroughly.

7. Using a butter knife, spread the frosting over the tops of cupcakes.

8. Decorations: Trim the fruit roll-ups to the height of the cupcakes. Wrap one fruit roll around the side of each cupcake.

9. Arrange the dried papaya and candies on the tops of the cupcakes. Serve the dried mango pieces on the side to resemble ginger. Makes 30.

Raisins & Grapes Poisonous to Dogs

Beware! Beware! Never give raisins or grapes to the dogs. It is poisonous to them. If they eat a lot, they will die!

I just learn that today! I remember giving my dog, Cha Cha one grape once years ago, but gladly she did not like it. However, if she likes them, then she would have died from it. I would never know that would kill her. Whew! I am glad I found it! I have to be careful what I give to my dog; otherwise, she will be sick.

Just a little note: I didn't realize that raisins were made of the white seedless grapes. I remembered eating them all the time when i was young. Now, I don't like it very much. I would eat them once in a while but love it like I used to, no.

Anyway, it said that there is no way knowing why it is poisonous to them. TThe toxic principle is unknown.

How Many Would Poison Your Dog?

The minimum toxic dose is approximately 1 grape per pound of body weight.

15 lb dog = 12-14 grapes could be deadly
25 lb. dog = 23 grapes could be deadly
50 lb. dog = 50+ grapes could be deadly
75 lb. dog = 75 grapes could be deadly

Raisins, having lost their water content are considered more toxic at 6 raisins per kg of body weight, or 2-3 raisins per pound of body weight. Think how many raisins are in ONE small snack pack of raisins ? maybe enough to kill your dog.

15 lb. dog = 30-45 raisins could be deadly
25 lb. dog = 50-75 raisins could be deadly
50 lb. dog = 100-150 raisins could be deadly
75 lb. dog = 150-225 raisins could be deadly

What are the symptoms?

Symptoms appear 6-24 hours after the dog eats raisins or grapes (average is 12 hours). Initially, symptoms are gastro-intestinal signs, followed by kidney problems.

Vomiting is usually the primary sign, with diarrhea, depression/lethargy, anorexia, colic, dehydration and sharply decreased urine output. The course of the toxicosis is anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks. Dogs with kidney problems have a guarded to poor prognosis.

The good news is that it is treatable, if you see any symptoms, take your dog to the vet clinic immediately!!!

If the raisins or grapes have been ingested within 2-3 hours, vomiting should be induced followed by activated charcoal to limit further absorption. Treatment is based on preventing further absorption if appropriate and maintaining urine output & electrolyte balance. The vet may also give an osmotic cathartic (to speed up GI passage of toxin without absorption). The animal should receive an isotonic saline solution IV at twice maintenance rates for 48 hours. Anti-nausea medication, diuretics and peritoneal dialysis may be needed in some cases.

Most excerpts above are from Beagles and Buddies website.

Oh, Chocolate!

Chocolate is my favorite sweet thing! It tastes rich and creamy! Love them! Who doesn’t love chocolate?

Shehadeh of StarNut Gourment says, “Chocolate is not candy. Our chocolate is chocolate.”

He also said, “…chocolate is not a luxury — it is a necessity.”

I agree with him with both comments!

You should know by now, that some dark Chocolate brands has been able to boast health benefits, more specifically antioxidant properties. The American Heart Association has reported that certain brands of dark cholocate dilate blood vessels.

I encourage you eat more dark chocolate often for the sake of your blood vessels running well. Of course, dont eat too much or you will be sick!

.::The Nutrition Facts of My Burrito::.

You probably have heard that a Chipotle burrito contains 1000 calories. I usually eat at Chipotle once a week. I just ate one today! Ooh, it got me all FULL. Yummmy.

I found an interesting link from one blogger I knew. I thought I would post my nutrition fact of my burrito. It is from http://www.chipotlefan.com (a specific link will take you to the nutrition fact calculator is all the way below) The ingredients inside of my burrito are: Chicken, rice, black beans and cheese. Here is the result:

My burrito has 37g of fat, and 1039 calories.

Well it is over 1,000. They are very good. How can you resist a good bulky burrito?

Now I am curious how much calories with only a bowl (no flour burrito). To my surprise, it is about the half less than what I eat WITH a flour burrito. Maybe I should start eating without a flour burrito. Mmmm…

How about yours?