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A Corny Post

By Foong, on June 16th, 2008%

One of my favourite snacks is steamed / boiled corn. It was not until I took a bite of fresh, uncooked corn in Cameron Highlands years ago that I realised that corn can be eaten raw as long as it is fresh, juicy and sweet!

So, occasionally, I do eat my corn raw. And no, I do not like those sissy corn in a cup thingies. It just takes the fun out of eating corn! Heck, where is the fun in it if you use a spoon to eat corn instead of holding the whole ear and taking bite . . . → Read More: A Corny Post

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Organic and Vegetarian Food

By Foong, on June 8th, 2008%

The popularity of organic food is on the rise with more people realising the unhealthy effects of consuming foods that are laced with pesticides and are genetically modified. Most of the time, I do buy organic vegetables mainly because it tastes better and does not contain pesticides. Pesticides, even those approved, are linked to cancer and other serious diseases.

So, for a healthier lifestyle, I am slowly making a change to go for organic food. If anything, it is better to prevent than cure, especially with studies and research showing that children received four times more exposure to pesticides . . . → Read More: Organic and Vegetarian Food

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Mushrooms, glorious mushrooms!

By Foong, on May 22nd, 2008%

I simply love mushrooms of all types. They are great for a variety of Asian and Western recipes or can even be served as a dish on its own. It is also quite easy to cook and importantly taste great!

Here are some facts on mushrooms:

There are over 14,000 different types of mushrooms in this world out of which 3,000 are edible and 700 are known for its medicinal properties. Less than 1% are poisonous. Mushrooms are a neither an herb or a vegetable but a type of fungi Mushrooms are very low in calories . . . → Read More: Mushrooms, glorious mushrooms!

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