Season Of Love

Hello.....all my dear friends, say goodbye to year 2013 and welcome year 2014. Let this coming year be better than all the others.

Twinkle twinkle little star,
How I wander what you are,
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky,
Star light, Star bright,
The first star I see tonight, I wish I may, I wish I might,
Have the wish I wish tonight.

Look not mournfully into the past.
It comes not back again.
Wisely improve the present.
It is thine.
Go faith to meet the shadowy future without fear and with a manly heart.

The Benefit Of Corn
Corn, one of the most popular and versatile vegetables, is also a good source of several nutrients. Corn is a low-fat complex carbohydrate that deserves a regular place on any healthy table. These high-fiber, fat-fighting kernels of goodness are also hearty and satisfying.

Corn is a surprising source of several vitamins, including folic acid, niacin, and vitamin C. The folic acid in corn is now known to be an important factor in preventing neural-tube birth defects.

It's just as important in preventing heart disease, according to studies that show folic acid can prevent a buildup of homocysteine, an amino acid, in the body. Long-term elevation of homocysteine has been linked to higher rates of heart disease; folic acid helps break it down.

A single ear of corn produces approximately 16 rows of kernels with about 800 total kernels.
Corn's multiple nutrients provide various benefits to the body.
Digestive system - High in dietary fibre, which comes in the form of soluble and insoluble.

Fresh corn for sale

 Chicken love corn too.

Let me share with you a pleasant and healthy dish.

Grilled Fish With Corn and Cherry Tomato

2 piece fish fillet  ( red snapper / grouper )
1 medium size corn
100 gm cherry tomato
1 small onion
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tbsp oil ( for grilling the fish )

1/2 tsp nutmeg power
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
1.5 tsp salt or to taste
2 tsp sugar
dash of pepper
1/2 bowl water
1/2 tbsp oil/ butter

Seasoning for fish fillet
1/2 tbsp curry powder
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tsp soya sauce

1/  Clean the fish fillet and pat dry with kitchen towel. Season with curry powder, soya sauce and pepper.

2/  Cut the onion into wedges. Slice the garlic thinly.
3/  Use a sharp paring knife to cut off corn kennel from cob. Keep aside.

Method
1/  Heat up the non stick heavy bottom sauce pan with 1/2 tbsp oil.

2/  Grill the fish until cook and if you prefer, can grilled until slightly charred.
3/  Remove the fish from sauce pan and keep aside.
4/  Heat up 1/2 tbsp oil or butter.

5/  Saute the garlic and onion until slightly brown and fragrant.

6/ Add corn kennels and  cherry tomato and sauteed for 2 to 3 mins. Add 1/2 bowl of water, salt, pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar and mix well.

7/   Let the grilled fish simmer together with the corn for 3 to 5 mins to enhance the flavor. Do not over cook the fish.

8/  My grilled fish with corn and cherry tomato is ready to serve.

You can serve with white rice or eat the grilled fish with corn on it's own, it taste awesome.

I love my grilled fish with slight charred, a subtle hint of smoke is one of my favorite flavor.

Increased energy - corn is know as a starchy vegetables and is high in carbohydrates
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Simmer with a little of water will help moist the fish and enhance the taste.

Healthy Soup of the day.

Apple and Corn Soup

You can take this soup as light lunch or dinner without rice.
Improved Vision - Yellow colour fruits and vegetables contain substances called carotenoids. Include a portion of carrot in a meal can get an even  higher boost of carotenoids.

2 chicken thighs
1 medium size carrot
2 red apples
2 corns
1/2 tsp pepper corn - crushed
1 tsp salt
2000 mls water or slightly more

Stronger connective tissue - corn contain 12 percent of the recommended daily  intake of maganese per cup.
Have a side dish of beans and corn to boost the maganese content in your meal.

1/  Wash the chicken thighs and remove the skin.
2/  Bring the water to boil, add chicken and let it boil for 15 mins. Skim off the foam as it forms.
3/  Add corn and carrot, continue simmering until the chicken  and carrot is cook.
4/  Add apple and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
5/  Add the salt to taste and crushed pepper corn.

The tender apple and carrot are delicious. Sip the hot soup slowly to enjoyed the peppery taste.

Let's party.....



Keep the smile, leave the tear,
Think of joy, forget the fear,
hold the laughter, leaves the pain,
Be joyous cos it's New Year.
Greetings from Amelia.