Monday, June 8, 2020

Simplify food preparation for enjoyment, health and economy

 Simplify food preparation for enjoyment,
 health and economy
"The greatest dishes are very simple." - Auguste Escoffier

Dr Abe V Rotor
Living with Nature - School on Blog [avrotor.blogspot.com]
1.  Edible fern salad (with red egg, tomato, onion rings,  vinegar, and a dash of 
salt.
 2. Twin fried eggs over brown rice (onion leaves topping)


 3. Halaan shell soup with sili (pepper) tops (thickened with corn starch)


4. Green corn on the cob (Serve with buko or young coconut juice or just water)

5. Nangka served whole  

6. Empanada and ukoy (Eating while cooking)

7. Broiled tilapia cum scales (Burnt scale removes fishy taste and smell)
  
8. Tamales (fish steamed in banana leaves, add tomato, ginger,onion and a dash of salt)


9. Paksiw sapatero fish (Just don't overcook)

10. Arusip or lato (Caulerpa) most popular sea vegetable. (You may add red
tomato and onion)


Simplify food preparation with these guidelines

1. FRESHNESS: There's no substitute to freshness - fruits picked from the tree, newly harvested vegetables, newly dressed chicken and slaughtered meat. 
2. CLEANLINESS: free from contamination, healthy source of crops and animals, strict sanitation and quarantine.
3. SIMPLE PREPARATION: broiled, steamed, boiled, blanched, and the like.
4. AVOID PROCESSED PRODUCTS: canned, hammed, pureed, and the like.
5. HOMEMADE: direct choice and preference of recipes, others
6. ECONOMICAL: less handling, less processing, less advertising.
7. EDUCATIONAL: to children, members of the household and immediate community.
8. PEACE OF MIND: food security from vetsin (MSG)*, aspartame, olestra or fatless fat, decaf, enhancers.  
9. HEALTH: investment and legacy to children and future generations.
10 PRODUCTIVITY: enjoyment in life and good health = high productivity. 
11. BONDING: with family, friends and neighbors
12: VALUES: free from guilt and fearfulfillment, and confidence.
        
*Vetsin or MSG comes in different names and brands, It is claimed to cause asthma, headaches and even brain damage, other ailments notwithstanding. On the other hand, it is also claimed safe. Don't put yourself and your family, especially children,  at risk.  The best way is to avoid using MSG! 

LESSON on former Paaralang Bayan sa Himpapawid (People's School-on-Air) with Ms Melly C Tenorio
738 DZRB AM, [www.pbs.gov.ph] 8-9 evening class Monday to Friday

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