The ingredients of pancake and waffle batter are almost the same but they have different ratios. Typically waffle batter has more butter or oil than pancake batter. Sometimes waffle batter has vanilla extract as well.
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Baltimore: Vaccaro’s Italian Pastry Shop
At Vaccaro’s Italian Pastry Shop you’re sure to find decadent desserts. The restaurant is family owned with locations in Baltimore and Baltimore County. Monica Johnson, a longtime Baltimore resident and contributing writer for MCCN says, “I love the icy rich strawberry 🍓 granita and the cannolis they have to offer.”
Visit the Website: https://vaccarospastry.com/
Los Angeles Chapín Festival 2019, A Celebration of Guatemala
Every year Chapín Festival offers you a different experience to meet your roots again! Bring your whole family to a fun-filled party where they can learn more about our Bella Guatemala!
The Artisan Market
Imagine a place where you can find Authentic Guatemalan Handicrafts, a perfect place to buy unique accessories, items to decorate your home and all kinds of Guatemalan products.
Culinary Demonstrations
Watch how some of your favorite typical dishes come to life in front of your eyes. With a dozen kiosks offering you the most delicious dishes with the main ingredient and unforgettable flavor of Country of Eternal Spring.
Admission: Free
WHEN: August 24 and 25 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
WHERE: Los Angeles’ Lafayette Park -625 S Lafayette Park Pl
Website: https://festivalchapin.com/
15 Health Benefits of Pink Himalayan Salt, According to Science
Article Courtesy of Jenreviews.com
The Himalayas will always astonish the world with their endless generosity. They provides us with scarce minerals and rocks that can only be traced back to the heart of these mountains.
Pink Himalayan salt stands as a precious rock provided by the terrain. It is packed with beneficial minerals that can be used to boost one’s health drastically. As the peaks of the Himalayas breach altitudes, pink Himalayan salt is formed. It is considered to be a highly pure salt, a much healthier substitute for the normal processed sea salt.
Pink Himalayan salt has huge amounts of magnesium, sodium, potassium and other electrolytes essential for the body’s basic activities. It is also rich in iron, an important mineral for blood circulation and general vascular health integrity. Even calcium, which is a vital mineral for bones strength and well-built structure, is present in abundance.
So let’s see how these salt crystals have turned out to be more precious and valuable than diamond crystals. Here are 15 mesmerizing health benefits of pink Himalayan salt that you probably don’t know.
1. Pink Himalayan Salt Promotes Proper Body Water Regulation
We can find that pink Himalayan salt contains almost 84 minerals and elements needed by our body. A brine solution of pure pink Himalayan salt can be an amazing source of the much-needed electrolytes and minerals.
People who regularly work out, gym enthusiasts or even normal people with an active lifestyle face the risks of dehydration. Our busy schedules often come in the way and we forget to take care of our health. Even drinking appropriate amounts of water to fulfill the body’s needs seems like a distant goal.
At such times, many people resort to consuming electrolytes-rich sports water. This goes a long way in making up for long hours of hydration.
Sports water has an optimal level of calcium, sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. All are essential electrolytes for cellular balance. They are absorbed faster than water. And when dissolved in water, it provides the body with even better cellular nourishment and hydration.
So keeping this in mind, pink Himalayan salt brine is a great alternative to sports water. It does an excellent job at keeping the body properly hydrated. All thanks to the wide mixture of minerals and electrolytes present in it.
You should also know that this benefit of having the minerals in their incredibly pure form holds more value. And that’s only because pink Himalayan salt are pure salt crystals. (1)
Key Takeaway: Pink Himalayan salt solution balances body hydration. It provides the body with the required amount of water essential for vital activities. Plus, the electrolytes present in pink Himalayan salt ensure cellular nourishment as well. READ MORE
Catalina Island Restaurant Scene
Catalina Island is a place like no other. Consistently named one of the best island getaways by media outlets and digital influencers nationwide, Catalina Island, located just 22 miles off the Southern California coast, is a unique blend of laid back vibe, rich and historic past, features water and land activities to suit any taste and modern day amenities and services for every budget.
The Island is constantly evolving to offer visitors the best experience, whether it’s to relax and rejuvenate or rev up the action. Following are some of the most exciting new happenings on the Island this year, from new restaurants, hotels, cultural attractions and retail stores.
RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS TO TRY
El Galleon (pre renovation)
El Galleon (Pre-Renovation)
The iconic El Galleon Restaurant has been acquired by the owners of Bluewater Avalon, Jimmy Ulcickas and Richard Staunto, along with local entrepreneur, Caleb Lins, and other local investors, with a plan to update the historic destination for the next generation of Catalina Island visitors and locals.
Opened in 1967 by Jack and Nora Tucey on Crescent at Front Street, El Galleon is an Island institution known for its eclectic atmosphere, extensive menu and karaoke bar.
The new owners will maintain the legendary El Galleon name and concept, update the interior and simplify the menu to combine the most popular items – ribs, steaks, prime rib and chicken, classic sandwiches and burgers, and fresh, locally sourced fish in season – with a series of rotating specials. Plans call for El Galleon’s lively karaoke bar, neighborhood happy
Toyon Grill by Bluewater
Toyon Grill by Bluewater is now open and is a result of a partnership between Bluewater’s owners and the Catalina Island Conservancy. Located at the new Trailhead Visitor Center, which also has a retail store, tour operation, gallery and roof deck that doubles as an educational, event and wedding venue, Toyon Grill is named after the Toyon bush, or California Holly, native to Catalina Island and Southern California. According to legend, the Toyon is so plentiful in Southern California that developers of Hollywood mistook it for “holly” and named the burgeoning community “Hollywood” by mistake.
Consistent with the Conservancy’s commitment to sustainability, Toyon offers fresh, hyper-local ingredients. Along with breakfast, lunch and dinner, Toyon will feature specialty coffees, small-batch craft beers, cocktails and California wines. Grab-and-go picnic boxes will be available for adventurers exploring the island. Much of the Pacific swordfish, white seabass and other fish served at Toyon Grill will be caught in waters off the Island by Bluewater’s own boat, Pilikia, or by local fisherman.Info: 310 510 8599
Long Beach, CA: Taste of Japan Event 2019
LONG BEACH, CALIF. – Tickets are now on sale for inaugural Taste of Japan, a cultural festival celebrating Japan, taking place at the iconic Pike Outlets in Downtown Long Beach. A celebration of the art, culture and cuisine of the island nation, this family-friendly event will be a treat for all the senses, featuring a wide variety of Japanese culinary treats available for sale, as well as beautiful Japanese art and goodies. Traditional Japanese guitarists, drummers, martial artists, and samurai – among others – will be on center stage to entertain the crowd. For the adults, Taste of Japan offers a special VIP ticketed beer and sake garden, which will include an eclectic variety of all-you-can-drink beer and sake, as well as some special food items.
Food experiences will include everything from sushi to fresh-baked goods, to BBQ, soups and noodles. Taste of Japan Sapporo will be on-hand with its iconic beer, alongside Orion brews, and others. Suntory whisky will be on-hand alongside Hiro sake making it a beautiful tasting experience. Handmade and artisan crafts, as well as toys and anime vendors will also be featured.
Enjoy Japanese pop culture, shopping, entertainment, activities will be an unforgettable experience for the whole family. The Pike Outlets on South Pine Avenue in Long Beach. Structure parking is available and ride sharing for the sake drinkers is encouraged.
Guests can take advantage of early bird pricing online now! Tickets are now on sale, and available here.
- GA: $5 pre-sale ($7 at the door)
- VIP: $60 pre-sale ($80 at the door)
- VIP tickets includes access to GA food and goods for sale, entertainment, as well as access to all-you-can-drink Japanese beer and sake garden + small variety of complimentary food items in the beer garden only
- Must be 21+
For more information, visit www.tasteofjpn.com or stay social at @tasteofjpn on Instagram and Facebook. The event is put on by the Tonoshii Project and TreImage.
Golden Foodie Awards – A Celebration of the Culinary Industry of Orange County
The Golden Foodie Awards voting is August 11 – 17. All voting will take place at GoldenFoodieAwards.com.
This year we are excited to have new hosts: Aarti Sequeira, TV host and cookbook author and Neil Saavedra host of the popular Fork Report radio show.
Below are some important event facts.
- FACT: The Golden Foodie Awards are the ONLY food awards in Orange County where the votes are audited by a third party accounting firm.
- Who picks the winners? We believe Democracy is the best policy. The GFAs are the People’s Choice Food Awards. It is important that people decide who wins.
- Who votes? This is a People’s Choice Award. During the week of August 11 – 17, all food and drink loving members of the community are invited to cast their votes. Voting takes place at GoldenFoodieAwards.com – (NOTE: The titles of Chef of the Year and Pastry Chef of the Year are determined by Industry votes)
- As a restaurant, can I pay to win? Absolutely not. This is not a pay-to-play process — awards are determined by a democratic system in which the one with the most votes wins.
- As a restaurant, do I have to work with a public relations team to win? Of course not. However, if you have PR representation, use it — after all, their job to promote you. If you do not, you certainly don’t need it. Be creative with your marketing and outreach. If you are active on social media, use it. If you have a large database of loyal guests, ask them for votes. Your loyal customers are the ones you want to reach out to. Campaigning is permitted in any democracy. So long as there is no bribery, couponing, discounts or other incentives offered in exchange for votes. Should that happen, the restaurant will be disqualified.
Types of Tea and Their Health Benefits
It is believed that tea leaves have been steeped in water and enjoyed as a hot beverage since as early as 1000 BC in China. Ever since, tea has stuck around as a fan favorite, largely due to the soothing experience of sipping a hot cup of tea, but also because of the unexpected health benefits that different types of tea offer. Read our tea guide to find out the individual benefits of green tea, oolong tea, and more! You may find that your tea of choice offers an unexpected benefit.
If you’re looking to prevent risk of stroke, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s, green tea may help to protect you while oolong tea may be able to help prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease. If your goal is to achieve weight loss, try drinking yerba mate tea, as it can quell hunger cravings and also may increase calories burned throughout the day. READ MORE
Cuts of Meat and How to Pick Them
Info contributed from PartSelect.com The right cut of meat is crucial to cooking. Oftentimes we don’t know much about the animal from which the meat comes. If we can get back to the animal’s anatomy, we can better choose the cut that is right for our dish. The less a muscle is worked, the more tender it will be. Generally, the tougher meats are at the front and rear of the animal. This is because the front and hind sections do most of the work over the animal’s life, through walking and supporting the body.
Tender cuts are the easiest to cook, and are also the most expensive. These areas contain the least-worked meat with the largest amount of intramuscular fat. This type of fat is referred to as “marbelization,” and is rated in the United States by the USDA as Prime or Choice. Only about 3% of beef cows are rated Prime, and about 54% are rated Choice. Prime typically contains the more visible marbelization of fat. This fat melts at a lower temperature, and results in meat that needn’t be cooked to high internal temperatures. These cuts of meat can be prepared medium-rare or rare. READ MORE
So Cal: Nékter Juice Bar, a healthy Breakfast and Snack Choice for the Person on the Go
While in San Diego, I got a chance to visit Nekter Juice Bar to grab some grub. Preparing for a day of Comic Con, I needed to take the kids for some nourishment. One can easily do six to seven miles in a day. The kids got the Acai bowls. If you are admitted unhip person. Heck, I may be unhip for using the expression, “hip” then let me explain the acai bowl.
It is a Brazilian dish made of frozen and mashed açaí palm fruit. It is served as a smoothie in a bowl or glass, and is commonly topped with granola and banana, and then mixed with other fruits. At the San Diego location, bowls were about $9 each.
As for me I ordered, the vegan ice cream. They offer four choices. I selected the orange twist which sort of reminds you of a creamsicle. The other selections include chocolate haze, monster cookie dough, and peanut butter swirl. Let me warn fellow weight watcher smart points folks that 180 calorie serving is high in smart points. Nevertheless, the handcrafted coconut milk based delight doesn’t disappoint. The vegan ice cream priced between $4 and $6 bucks.
Orange Twist
There are locations in Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks, Porter Ranch, Thousand Oaks and more.
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