Fortuna Cooks

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!

Wine appreciation is a lot like Best Barbequing Practices, or Better Deck Building: everybody seems to know something. There are experts, making a study of knowing a lot, and the doesn’t-matter for whom anything will do. If you are confused, sort out the myths with a few sips of Wine Wisdom:

• Serve white cold, red at room temperature?

This is more true for a seventeenth-century castle in England or France than for a cottage in Canada. Try taking the white out of and putting the red into, the fridge for a few minutes before serving.

• Will any container do?

Not true: a good wine glass-whether a plastic patio glass or crystal-is at least the size of an orange and has a stem. A good size lets the wine swirl, so you can smell it-smell is critical to taste. The stem lets you hold it without warming the wine to skin temperature.

• Fill it to the rim?

This myth also comes from the doesn’t matter camp. Resist filling the glass (the one with a stem, that is) more than one-third to one-half full.

• Wine needs to age?

If you bring your wine into the cottage with the other stuff, let it age for about ten minutes, open and enjoy, don’t feel guilty. Most wine is made for early consumption, so go ahead and open it.

• White wine with white meat, red wine with red?

The more full flavored the meal, the more full flavored the wine should be.. but if you enjoy Riesling with your steak, go ahead. Experiment. Remember that the meal is more than just the color of the meat: it is everything on the table, from the main course to the sauces and the condiments.

• You should enjoy this-I paid a lot.

Or, You should enjoy this-I made it. There are so many wine styles, and such a range of quality and price, that this is something for every taste. So let you taste buds tell you which one you really like.

First Nations Voice Manitoba
Furnasman One Hour Winnipeg
Winnipeg Manitoba BBQ Pork Roast
www.fortunacooks.com

• Can Red Wine Help Prevent Obesity ? Research done at the Harvard Medical School, in conjunction with the National Institute of ageing, have found that a substance contained within red wine called resveratrol, changes the negative effects of eating a diet high in calories.This particular compound is found within grapes, what was found to be puzzling was......
• illuminating life There’s an article in yesterday’s New York Times that tells us we’re using an incorrectly shaped glass from which to drink wine. The theory is that the design of the wineglass — from the shape of the bowl and degree of tapering at the rim, to the design of......
• Merry Christmas Everyone!!     Merry Christmas from After The Alter! I hope you and your family have the very best day! Today I will be opening presents, eating lots of food, drinking lots of wine and enjoying family and friends. Probably will watch "A Christmas Story" 3 times over the course of the......
• Proper Wine Collection Storage Regardless of whether you are just beginning your wine collection or if you have been collecting and building your wine collection for many years, the goal when it comes to collecting wine is to keep them in perfect drinking condition. The whole idea of keeping these bottles around is so......

Some of the corn kernels are pureed to form custard for the chorizo and vegetables in this satisfying, very flavorful casserole.

What you need:

8 ounces chorizo sausage, diced
1 ¼ cups coarsely chopped onion
1 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
1 tsp finely minced jalapeno chile
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups fresh corn kernels
1 ½ cups dried plum tomatoes
2 eggs
½ cup soar cream
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste

What to do:

1. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, sauté the chorizo over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the sausage begins to brown. Remove with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towels and set aside.
2. Add the onion to the skillet with whatever fat remains in the skillet (about 1 or 2 tablespoons) and stir frequently for 1 minute. Add the green pepper, chile, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper, and sauté for about 4 minutes. Add 2 cups of the corn kernels, return the chorizo to the pan, and continue to cook 1 or 2 minutes more. Add the tomatoes, remove the skillet from the heat, and set aside to cool slightly.
3. Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 2 1/2-quart oven to table baking dish. In the bowl of a food processor, beat the eggs along with the remaining cup of corn kernels, until pureed. add the sour cream and 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese, and pulse until combined. Stir in the cilantro and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
4. Transfer the vegetables to the prepared baking dish and pour the egg mixture over them. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden. Serve hot.

Makes 4-6 servings

Furnasman One Hour CBC
Furnasman One Hour Winnipeg
Furnasman Winnipeg CBC
www.fortunacooks.com

• Chocolate Chip Crumble Bar Recipe Chocolate Chip Crumble Bar Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 cups brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 1 cup milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 egg 1 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Directions for Chocolate Chip Crumble Bars Mix flour, brown sugar, butter......
• Book Review - The Healthy Carb Diabetes Cookbook I recently received a copy of The Healthy Carb Diabetes Cookbook to review for you. As the title states, this is a cookbook designed for diabetics. The just under 200 recipes meet nutritional guidelines of the American Diabetes Association. The cookbook emphasizes healthy carbohydrates - whole grains, fruits, and vegetables......
• Tropical Granola Maybe it has something to do with summer, but I've been in a Hawaii sort of mood. I'm longing for pineapples, beaches, and palm trees. Those of you who live in such climates, please an enjoy one or all three for me. :) I was inspired by a recipe I......
• "Tex-Mex" Rice Casserole Brown rice, beans, chicken, veggies, cheese, and a little spice - I made this dish last night, and it was pretty, darn tasty! It's fairly simply to make and is a great option when you have leftover rice and/or chicken. What I also like about this dish is it's healthier......

Boil artichokes, cool, and chill in refrigerator. At serving time, prepare artichoked for stuffing by gently pushing leaves outward. Fill with seafood salad and serve with dressing.

2 cups cooked shrimp (chilled)

1 cup sliced celery

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup mayonnaise

salt and pepper to taste

Cut shrimps into halves lengthwise and mix with remaining ingredients. Chill several hours before stuffing.

Furnasman One Hour CBC

First Nations Voice Manitoba

Winnipeg Manitoba BBQ Pork Roast

Furnasman One Hour Winnipeg

www.fortunacooks.com

• Google Crawled in Hours or better named How To Get You Site Crawled by Google in Two Hours more or less Ever wondered how the pros get a site post or page crawled by a Google bot spider in just a couple of hours or, at the very least, get the Googlebot to come......
• Bonnie Stern: Dine together, shine together with marinated veal chop, chocolate truffles On a recent work assignment at Langdon Hall, in Cambridge, Ont., it occurred to me that, under other circumstances, it would be the most romantic place imaginable. The feather-topped beds, the cozy fireplaces and the luscious breakfasts are just part of the seductive atmosphere. But if you and your......
• Grilled shrimp cocktail Make a delicious appetizer - a grilled shrimp cocktail served with a Tunisian pesto dip. Shrimp cocktails are rather popular and common, so try grilling the shrimps instead to offer something different on the dining table. It should only take about 10 minutes of your time to prepare this wonderful......
• Food from around the world - inspiration from FOODEX 2009 Hi folks, For those of you who've ever had the chance to check out the FOODEX trade show, I'm sure you've gone home full but have you gone home with any new ideas to bring to the table? That was one of my goals this year and I promised myself......

The artichoke is included in the sunflower family from the native Canary Island. The globe artichoke is also known as “green artichoke” and “French artichoke”.

Now, try this simple and easy steps to cook artichoke and enjoy it with the whole family.

1. Wash artichokes. Cut 1” off, straight across top. Pull off loose leaves at bottom. Clip off spine tips with scissors.
2. Drop artichokes into pot of boiling salted water to which olive oil, garlic, bay leaf, and fresh lemon slices have been added. Cover tightly and boil 20 to 40 minutes (til leaf can be pulled easily from base).
3. Drain upside down. Remove choke (thistle portion) with spoon from center of artichoke.
4. Serve as hot vegetable with hot melted butter or hollandaise sauce. To serve cold, chill cooked artichoke, set upright on plate and serve with fresh lemon juice and favorite dip.
5. To eat: pull off petals one by one and dip base into sauce. Eat only tender base part of leaf by drawing it between teeth. Discard remaining tip. Artichoke bottom is good to eat, too.

Furnasman Winnipeg CBC
Furnasman Winnipeg CBC
Furnasman Winnipeg CBC
www.fortunacooks.com

• Review of Dr Shapiro's Guide to Picture Perfect Weight Loss Tomorrow is a holiday, which is why you are reading a book review today. I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend. Enjoy the fireworks and BBQs! Dr. Shapiro's book The Guide to Picture Perfect Weight Loss combines several interesting factors into one plan to help readers lose weight. While you......
• Even More Tips for Getting More Fruits and Vegetables Most people are not getting enough fruits and vegetables, despite the fact that there is such a large variety to choose from. Here are some great tips for how you can get pack more healthy fruits and vegetables into your life for a number of added health benefits that will......
• Mardi Gras at Southern Accent: Blackened Chicken Livers, finger-lickin' crayfish, campy decor Karen Hawthorne, National Post Since the Saints' landmark Super Bowl win, Mardi Gras in New Orleans on Tuesday will be quite the party. It's the last place, however, that Frances Wood, owner of the Cajun restaurant institution, Southern Accent, in Mirvish Village downtown Toronto, will be. "Oh God no,......

What you need:

¼ cup butter

¼ cup flour

¾ cup chicken

¾ cup milk

½ cup grated cheddar cheese

¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

½ tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

2 lbs. hot, freshly cooked asparagus spears

2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

How to cook:

Melt butter and blend in flour. Add broth and milk and cook, stirring constantly, til mixture is thick and bubbling. Add cheeses and seasonings. Stir til cheeses melt. Set asparagus spears in pie tin. Pour sauce over spears and sprinkle with cheese. Broil several minutes til browned and bubbly.

Furnasman One Hour CBC

Winnipeg Manitoba BBQ Pork Roast

Furnasman One Hour Winnipeg

www.fortunacooks.com

• No Bake Chocolate Cookies Recipe No Bake Chocolate Cookies Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1/4 cup margarine 4 Tbsp. cocoa 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup peanut butter 3 cups dry oatmeal Directions for No Bake Chocolate Cookies Combine sugar, margarine, cocoa and milk in a large saucepan.  Boil 1 minute,......
• Throwing a Classy and Easy Dinner Party: Appetizers     What Do You Need to Set Up a Dinner Party? Decide how big you want the party to be. My suggestion? Try 6-10 guests for your first outing.  Decide who you want to have over. Don't just invite your same circle of friends. Introduce different people and......
• Stuffed Peppers Now on to the recipe (it doesn't involve cupcakes)... I concocted this version of the stuffed pepper while playing in the kitchen one day and was pleased with the results. I used brown rice for a healthier twist and chose lean, ground sirloin. Tofu would work as a replacement for the meat,......
• "Tex-Mex" Rice Casserole Brown rice, beans, chicken, veggies, cheese, and a little spice - I made this dish last night, and it was pretty, darn tasty! It's fairly simply to make and is a great option when you have leftover rice and/or chicken. What I also like about this dish is it's healthier......

1. Wash asparagus to remove grit, but do not soak stalks. Cut off ends of stalks.
2. Wrap asparagus in aluminum foil and set in skillet. (To speed cooking, prick foil with fork in several places before placing in skillet.)
3. Add cold water to skillet to cover package; cover pan and bring water to boil. Cook about ten minutes (or til tender).

Furnasman One Hour CBC

Winnipeg Manitoba BBQ Pork Roast

Furnasman One Hour Winnipeg

www.fortunacooks.com

Increased International Tourists Arrivals in Turkey

Despite the ongoing downturn faced by the tourism industry around the world, tourism industry in Turkey has reported significant growth rate in recent time. International tourists arrivals has increased by 2.7% in 2009 over 2008 as compare to negative growth faced by world tourism industry.

With strong government efforts and increasing popularity of Turkey as a tourism destination, the international tourist arrivals in Turkey is expected to increase at a health rate of over 10% in coming four years, with outbound and domestic tourism is also expected see the high growth rates.

Medical tourism is expected to see a maximum growth in coming years. Medical tourists are expected to increase by over 20% in coming years. Increasing healthcare costs in European countries and developing healthcare infrastructure in Turkey will drive the growth of medical tourism in Turkey. A part from that marine tourism and golf tourism is also expected to see a huge growth in coming years.

Turkey tourism industry by 2013 report provides an insight into the Turkish tourism market. It evaluates the past, present and future scenario of the Turkish tourism market and discusses the key factors which are making Turkey a potential tourism destination. Report deeply analysed the different parameters of tourism industry, including inbound tourism, domestic tourism, outbound tourism, medical tourism, hotel industry etc.

Report provides the future forecast till 2013 for the major tourism indicators. Report also covers the major players in the tourism industry including major hotel chains and airlines.

“Medical Tourism to Drive Tourism Industry in Turkey

As per recently released report “Turkey Tourism Industry by 2013?, despite the ongoing downturn faced by the tourism industry around the world, tourism industry in Turkey has reported significant growth rate in recent time. International tourists arrivals has increased by 2.7% in 2009 over 2008 as compare to negative growth faced by world tourism industry.

With strong government efforts and increasing popularity of Turkey as a tourism destination, the international tourist arrivals in Turkey is expected to increase at a health rate of over 10% in coming four years, with outbound and domestic tourism is also expected see the high growth rates.

Medical tourism is expected to see a maximum growth in coming years. Medical tourists are expected to increase by over 20% in coming years. Increasing healthcare costs in European countries and developing healthcare infrastructure in Turkey will drive the growth of medical tourism in Turkey. A part from that marine tourism and golf tourism is also expected to see a huge growth in coming years.

Turkey tourism industry by 2013 report provides an insight into the Turkish tourism market. It evaluates the past, present and future scenario of the Turkish tourism market and discusses the key factors which are making Turkey a potential tourism destination. Report deeply analysed the different parameters of tourism industry, including inbound tourism, domestic tourism, outbound tourism, medical tourism, hotel industry etc.

Report provides the future forecast till 2013 for the major tourism indicators. Report also covers the major players in the tourism industry including major hotel chains and airlines.”

Source: Earthtimes.org

Morgellons Research Foundation  Com

www.morgellonsresearchfoundation.com

Med Travel Worldwide Global

http://www.mmedsolution.com

Furnasman Winnipeg CBC

Furnasman Wpg CBC

Furnasman Winnipeg CBC

Furnasman Winnipeg CBC

Furnasman Winnipeg CBC

Furnasman Winnipeg CBC

Furnasman Winnipeg CBC

Furnasman Winnipeg CBC

Furnasman Winnipeg CBC

Furnasman Winnipeg CBC

Furnasman Winnipeg CBC

Furnasman Winnipeg CBC

• Health Care Cost Destroying America I was reading this article in Business Week and I got very excited about the future of health care in the United States. I am a proponent of universal health care and the article gave me hope that our country is heading in that direction. Health Care Cost The health......
• Affordable Health care for America? Mainly it taxed all plans above $8500 premium to fund the social terms of the bill, the first part is the house bill and the second part is the modified Senate Bill that we also tweeted in the pre Christmas extended session AHCA Act as cleared by the House in......
• Health Care Costs in Retirement A difficult task in retirement planning and budgeting is estimating health care costs. We know those costs will be significant compared to our earlier years. That is one of the downsides of growing old. But it is important to have some idea what you can expect to pay for health......
• Home Births May No Longer Be an Option Back in November, I viewed a screening of Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein's documentary, The Business of Being Born. Applauded by the American College of Nurse Midwives, I too agreed it was an excellent perspective of the more natural side to childbirth, without all the excess medical interventions that sometimes......

• Stuffed Peppers Now on to the recipe (it doesn't involve cupcakes)... I concocted this version of the stuffed pepper while playing in the kitchen one day and was pleased with the results. I used brown rice for a healthier twist and chose lean, ground sirloin. Tofu would work as a replacement for the meat,......
• Book Review - The Healthy Carb Diabetes Cookbook I recently received a copy of The Healthy Carb Diabetes Cookbook to review for you. As the title states, this is a cookbook designed for diabetics. The just under 200 recipes meet nutritional guidelines of the American Diabetes Association. The cookbook emphasizes healthy carbohydrates - whole grains, fruits, and vegetables......
• Hot Cocoa at Its Best If you're like me, you love a great cup of hot chocolate now and then. This recipe is one our family has enjoyed for years, especially at Christmas time. I can't remember where I found it, but I remember it was a beautiful Christmas book with stories and recipes. It's......
• Making Love in the Kitchen: Choose Your Own Burger Adventure Meghan Telpner is a Toronto-based nutritionist and holistic lifestyle consultant. Her Making Love In The Kitchen video series will bring you tips on how to prepare healthful, nutritious goodness from whole foods. Visit her site for more love . I am pretty sure there is nothing easier than pulling......

What you need:

1 chopped onion (about ¾ cup)

1 to 3 cloves minced garlic

1/3 cup bacon dripping (or oil)

1 ½ tsp salt

1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce

1 ½ tsp chili powder

¼ tsp cumin seed (or powder)

How to cook:

(1)Cover one pound (2 cups) California pink beans (or light red kidney beans) with boiling water and let stand an hour or so. Drain beans, put into a large, heavy pot, cover with boiling water again and all of the ingredients above.

(2)Cook slowly (covered), about three hours, til beans are tender and a rich sauce is formed. Add more hot water if necessary. Beans should be neither too dry nor too juicy.

Makes 8 to 10 servings as a side dish.

Furnasman One Hour CBC

Winnipeg Manitoba BBQ Pork Roast

Furnasman One Hour Winnipeg

www.fortunacooks.com

• Maintenance for your Swimming Pool On a humid and hot day in August, there is nothing that feels quite as good as a dip in your pool. If your pool is looking a little bit more like a pond than a place for swimming, then nobody is going to be happy. Here are some tips......
• Shirley J Recipe: Creamy Crab & Broccoli Soup Exceptional tasting soup and very easy to make!...
• Bonnie Stern: For the mouths of armchair athletes [Peter J. Thompson / National Post] Though the Vancouver Olympics have been in the works for years, Jill Killeen, communications director for the spectacular Shangri-La Hotel in Vancouver, says that the excitement is really mounting now that Vancouverites realize the Games really are set to begin. At my cooking......
• Stuffed Peppers Now on to the recipe (it doesn't involve cupcakes)... I concocted this version of the stuffed pepper while playing in the kitchen one day and was pleased with the results. I used brown rice for a healthier twist and chose lean, ground sirloin. Tofu would work as a replacement for the meat,......

What you need:

1 ½ cups small white beans

2 qts cold water

1 ½ tsp salt

¼ tsp white pepper

½ bay leaf

¼ tsp each crumbled thyme and marjoram

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped celery

1 chopped carrot

A meaty bone or bones

How to cook:

Put “bone(s)” into large pot, add cold water, heat to boiling, and skim before adding soaked beans, herbs and seasonings. Cover and boil gently two hours or til beans are very tender. Take out bone and remove meat. Cut up meat and add to soup along with vegetables. Cook 30 to 40 minutes longer. Add hot water (or canned broth or canned tomatoes) if desired to thin soup to right consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste.

CBC News-Consumer Life

www.fortunacooks.com

• Do You Really Need All That Water To Lose Weight? This article is slightly contrarian please understand your own personal experience and consult with your doctor to figure out what is right for you. Most everyone agrees that drinking water is an important component to weight loss. However, there are some dangers that drinking too much water can pose......
• White Chicken Chili - Cook At Home Day [caption id="attachment_1405" align="alignright" width="300" caption="White Chicken Chili"][/caption]This is an outstanding chicken chili recipe. The great northern beans make the dish very filling and satisfying. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup white onion chopped 1/2 cup celery chopped 3 tablespoons flour 1 can chicken stock 2 cans great northern......
• Mustard in the Bible I found the following on a website related to mustard and its health effects. By the way mustard is good for diabetes. I say that because over 2 million African American have diabetes. For more info on black and diabetes please visit: http://www.buydominica.com/naturalhealth/diabetesafricaamerican.php Fresh Ingredients: Pungent panacea 01 Sep 2006......
• Crafty Recipe: Cooked Playdough As many of you know, I am a big fan of playdough.  Usually, I prefer to make a non-cooked playdough since it takes less time and I can make it with my kids.  Sometimes, though; I like to make the cooked playdough since it usually lasts longer than the non-cooked.......

Dry beans can be cooked without soaking, but soaking cuts down cooking time and pot-watching. Try these methods:

One-Hour- Hot Soak: to one pound of California dry beans, any variety, add 6 to 8 cups hot water. Heat to boiling, boil 2 minutes, then set aside for an hour or so before draining and cooking.

(This method does in one hour what 15 hours of cold soaking accomplishes.)

Overnight Salt Soak: to one pound of California dry beans, add 6 cups cold water and 2 teaspoons salt. Let stand overnight or for several hours.

(The salt helps beans to absorb water more evenly, and keep their shape better.)

Furnasman One Hour CBC

Furnasman One Hour Winnipeg

Travel Luggage Dealers Winnipeg

www.fortunacooks.com

• Building a Starter Food Storage Keep in mind that this is NOT a full years supply of food but it will help greatly and is cheap. Place on your fridge for handy referral... 1) You will find below, 48 weeks/coupons to buy suggested items. 2) When amounts are given, that is the approximate amount needed......
• Bonnie Stern: For the mouths of armchair athletes [Peter J. Thompson / National Post] Though the Vancouver Olympics have been in the works for years, Jill Killeen, communications director for the spectacular Shangri-La Hotel in Vancouver, says that the excitement is really mounting now that Vancouverites realize the Games really are set to begin. At my cooking......
• Maintenance for your Swimming Pool On a humid and hot day in August, there is nothing that feels quite as good as a dip in your pool. If your pool is looking a little bit more like a pond than a place for swimming, then nobody is going to be happy. Here are some tips......
• 101 ways to reduce your spending and keep more of your money Here are 101 areas where it's easy to make cuts that will allow you to keep more of your money. Since this article is long, it's broken it down into sections. Browse through the whole thing, or use the links below to jump to the sections that interest you most.......