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  Food , Communication, Celebration Good food is frequently used to celebrate a special occasion. Below are examples. Above there is fine dining for a special occasion. Alcoholic beverages like wines may well be consumed. In countries such as France, Spain, Italy and Portugal, wine is frequently served with meals. Above, gift baskets with fruits and flowers have been prepared for a Christmas celebration. A Birthday cake made for unity and fun. Thanksgiving and Christmas are occasions that are celebrated with lots of special foods and preparation. Please try my Banana Bread recipe. This recipe yields 2 loaves. You may try using half the ingredients, for 1 loaf. Don't forget to grease the pan prior to putting in the mix. It is delicious!

Can you identify the six food items in this picture?  Have a fun time searching! Overeating can be costly!   I enjoy cooking for myself and others. Cooking and  good eating is wonderful. However, there is another side to eating and trying out recipes. Not all recipes are healthy. Sometimes eating the wrong foods, can do more harm than good. It also helps  to exercise  on a regular basis. The heart is always at work. Taking care of your heart, is of paramount importance. Eating healthy meals, resting enough and avoiding bad habits, really helps.  Be heart smart, avoid eating rich foods before bedtime! Learn more about:  Exercise Exercise helps to maintain good circulation and   prevent   heart disease.

  Happy Easter to all! Berries are rich in vitamins , potassium and magnesium. They are also said to have  anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Learn more : All Things food  Learn more about: Foods and their properties

 Garlic is a bulb with a very distinct odor and is commonly used in cooking. It originates in Asia, but also grows in California. Garlic is known to have wonderful medicinal value. Garlic has a very pungent smell, which may  make it undesirable. It is worth overlooking its smell for its great value. Garlic is used by many, to combat conditions  such as  food poisoning. It is also known to decrease cholesterol and blood pressure. Garlic contains vitamin C, potassium , calcium and more.

  Food flavors from bland to spicy Flavoring food can make it really special. Herbs and spices are widely used around the globe . They are used as a way to enhance the taste of food, as a preservative or for  medicinal  purposes.  Spices such as saffron, which is derived  from the flower of the Crocus sativus, adds aroma and color to foods such as rice. F ennel, chili, whole or black pepper may be used in salamis, cheeses and  sausages. We can go on and on, about spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, cloves and more. Soy flavor is commonly used in Asian cooking. It is prepared from soybeans and includes a combination  of flavors. Salty, fermented , slightly bitter and mildly sweet. Fish, meats and vegetables are flavored with soy sauces of different types. Curry powder which involves a variety of spices such  as coriander, turmeric, ginger, garlic, chili, fenugreek and cloves. Curry powder may be mild to spicy and is used to enhance the f...

Hi guys, Welcome to all a new year, 2026. We continue to " navigate our way" through All Things Food. Today, our main focus is food hygiene. Infection may be spread in many ways. Colds and flu's  may result from a weakened immune system. Salad bars, restaurants ,  coffee shops, public transportation and more, are some of the ways in which viruses can spread. Ensuring good hygiene.   Good hygiene   keeps the bugs away. Gloves should not be used as a pair of hands. Changing gloves and hand washing , helps to prevent the spread of infection. Believe it or not!