10 Best of Foods

1. Sweet Potatoes

A nutritional All-Star — one of the best vegetables you can eat. They're loaded with carotenoids, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Bake and then mix in some unsweetened applesauce or crushed pineapple for extra moisture and sweetness.

2. Grape Tomatoes

They're sweeter and firmer than other tomatoes, and their bite-size shape makes them perfect for snacking, dipping, or salads. They're packed with vitamin C and vitamin A, and you also get some fiber, some phytochemicals, and great flavor.

3. Fat-Free (Skim) or 1% lowfat Milk (but not 2% reduced fat)

An excellent source of calcium, vitamins, and protein with little or no artery-clogging fat and cholesterol. Likewise for low-fat yogurt. Soy milk can be just as nutritious — if the company fortifies it.

4. Broccoli

It has lots of vitamin C, carotenoids, and folic acid. Steam it just enough so that it's still firm and add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and a spritz of lemon juice.

5. Wild Salmon

The omega-3 fats in fatty fish like salmon can help reduce the risk of sudden-death heart attacks. And wild-caught salmon has less PCB contaminants than farmed salmon.

6. Crispbreads

Whole-grain rye crackers, like Wasa, Ry Krisp, and Ryvita — usually called crispbreads — are loaded with fiber and often fat-free.

7. Microwaveable Quick-Cooking Brown Rice

Quick-cooking (10 minutes) or microwaveable (90 seconds) brown rice is easy to prepare and more nutritious than enriched white rice. When the grain is refined, you lose much of the fiber, magnesium, vitamins E and B-6, copper, zinc, and phytochemicals that are in the whole grain.

8. Citrus Fruit

Great-tasting and rich in vitamin C, folic acid, and fiber. Perfect for a snack or dessert. Try different varieties: juicy Minneola oranges, snacksize Clementines, or tart pink grapefruit.

9. Diced Butternut Squash

Steam a sliced squash or buy sliced butternut sqash at the supermarket that's ready to go into the oven, a stir-fry, or a soup. It's an easy way to get payloads of vitamins A and C and fiber.

10. Spinach & Kale

These standout leafy greens are jampacked with vitamins A, C, and K, folate, potassium, magnesium, iron, lutein, and phytochemicals. Serve with a spritz of lemon juice or vinegar.

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French Breakfast Menu Eazy...

Few things are as relaxing and romantic as a lazy morning, complete with breakfast in bed, steaming coffee, and the newspaper. Most French breakfasts are light according to American standards, consisting of coffee, sometimes hot chocolate, and a roll or toast. Here, I’ve padded the menu a bit to create a luxurious feast of easy recipes that will start any day on a good note.

Honeyed Fruit Salad Recipe

Perfect for breakfast, use this to garnish crepes or waffles. Use any leftovers to accompany a baguette, assorted cheese, and a bottle of spicy-sweet sparkling dessert wine for a lovely lunch.

Accompany this luscious honeyed fruit salad recipe with a baguette, assorted cheese, and a bottle of spicy-sweet sparkling dessert wine for a lovely Bastille Day picnic.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• ½ cup dry white wine
• 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 pint strawberries, hulled
• 2 pears, cored
• 2 peaches, pitted
• ¾ cup sweet cherries, pitted
• 1 kiwifruit (optional)

Preparation:

Process the first 5 ingredients in a blender until the dressing is smooth. Chill for 20 minutes before serving.

Halve or quarter strawberries, cut pears and peaches into 3/4-inch pieces, and halve cherries. Cut the kiwifruit in half lengthwise, and then cut each half crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Toss the prepared fruit with the desired amount of dressing and serve immediately or chill.

Makes 8 servings.

Crepes with Salted Butter Caramel Recipe

Crepes with salted butter cara mel is a classic Breton dessert. Salted carame l h as a tangy, rich taste that has garnered a cult following. The best thing is that it’s so eas y to make. Add vanilla Chantilly cream and sautéed apples to your finished crepes for a truly impressive breakfast.

Crepes with salted butter caramel is a classic Breton dessert. Salted caramel has a tangy, rich taste that has garnered a cult following. The best thing is that it’s so easy to make. Add vanilla Chantilly cream and sautéed apples to your finished crepes for a truly impressive dessert.

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 70 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• For Salted Butter Caramel:
• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/16 teaspoon sea salt

Preparation:

- To make the crepes: Process all the ingredients in a blender until the mixture is smooth. Allow the batter to rest in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before making into crepes.

- Melt a little butter in a crepe pan or large skillet over low-medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons of batter to the pan and swirl until the bottom of the pan is covered with batter. Cook the crepe for 1 minute, or until the crepe is slightly moist on top and golden underneath. Loosen the edges of the crepe, slide the spatula under it, and then gently flip it upside down into the pan. Cook for 1 minute and transfer the cooked crepe to a plate to keep warm.

To make the salted butter caramel: In a saucepan set over medium-low heat, melt the butter in the heavy cream. Immediately remove from the heat and set aside.

- Place the sugar in a separate saucepan set over medium heat. Sprinkle the water over the sugar and allow it to dissolve over the heat without stirring. As the sugar begins to caramelize, occasionally shake and swirl the pan to evenly distribute the color.

- When the caramel is a rich golden color, remove the pan from the heat and carefully add the hot cream and melted butter to the caramel. Take care to stand back during this process; the hot caramel will bubble up the sides of the pan.

- Return the caramel to the lowest heat setting, whisking constantly. Cook and stir the salted butter caramel for 2 minutes over the low heat. Remove from the heat and season the sauce with the 1/16 teaspoon sea salt; stir until it is dissolved completely.

- To assemble the crepes: Spoon 2 teaspoons of the caramel sauce down the center of a warm crepe and roll into a cylinder. Alternately, spoon 2 teaspoons of the caramel sauce onto the center of a warm crepe and then fold it into quarters. Garnish with vanilla Chantilly cream and sautéed apples. Drizzle the crepes with additional caramel sauce, if desired.

This crepes with salted butter caramel recipe makes 4 to 6 servings.

Chocolat Chaud Recipe

In 1643, Princess Maria Theresa of Spain brought a gift of chocolate t o France, a royal chocolate maker was employed, and chocolate has been a ra ge ever since. Can you even imagine France without chocolate now? This breakfast treat is irresistible.

Cook’s note: For a different flavor, use chopped bittersweet or white chocolate. Remember to choose a premium chocolate for the best chocolat chaud.

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 7 minutes

Ingredients:

• 6 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
• ¼ cup plus 3 tablespoons hot water, divided
• 3 cups hot milk
• Sugar, to taste
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate curls

Preparation:

Using a double boiler or a heat-safe glass bowl over simmering water, melt the chopped chocolate into ¼ cup of the water. Stir in the 3 tablespoons hot water and milk until the chocolate mixture is smooth. Pour the hot chocolate into cups and add sugar as desired. Garnish each cup with a spoonful of whipped cream and a few chocolate curls.

Belgian Waffles Recipe

True Belgian waffles use yeast to get their signature airy interiors. Try this authentic version with whipped cream and strawberries or a simple dusting of powd ered sugar.

Prep Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 16 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup plus 2 3/4 cups warm milk, divided
• 3 eggs, divided
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour

Preparation:

In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/4 cup warm milk. Beat the egg whites just until stiff peaks form. In a large bowl, mix together the egg yolks, 1/4 cup of the remaining milk, the melted butter and the sugar. Add the yeast mixture, salt, vanilla, and then alternate between the flour and remaining milk. Gently fold the egg whites into the waffle batter. Cover the batter without touching it, and then set it in a warm place to rise until it doubles in volume, about 1 hour. Cook in a waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Makes 8 servings.

Eggs with Black Truffles Recipe

This eggs with black truffles recipe, or brouillade de truffes, is a special egg dish that is served throughout France during the height of truffle season. It’s at once luxurious and rustic, though I personally lean more toward serving it as a rich, special occasion recipe because of the truffles and butter.

Cook’s note: Take care to continue whisking the eggs as they cook to produce this recipe’s signature curd-like texture. If you allow the eggs to cook without stirring, they will produce a scrambled egg texture - not the intended result.

Save money: Learn how to substitute truffle oil for fresh truffles.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 8 large eggs
• 1 ounce black truffles, finely chopped or shaved
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

Preparation:

Heat water to simmering in a double boiler. Whisk together the eggs and truffles in the top portion of the double boiler and add the butter. Continue whisking the eggs over the simmering water until they form small curds resembling cottage cheese. Remove the eggs from the heat, season with the salt and pepper, and then serve immediately, while hot.

This recipe makes 4 servings.

By Rebecca Franklin, About.com Guide

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How to know he love you?

Does He Love You? 10 Clues To Know He Really Does.

You must be wondering what happen to a relationship that last for almost a year without any sign he really love you. Wondering how serious he is about you; and as a woman, we do need some feed back or constant reassurance that we'll be loved in return. He treats you nicely, and concerned about you but he never say that tricky little 'L' word which you're waiting all this while - and it's really meaningful for you to know even it's not a guarantee his feelings

won't change. Here are some of the signs you as a woman can watch out for as an indication of whether he loves you or for a guy whom you're not sure

1. He cares about you. When he's in love with you, a first co

nspicuous thing you'll notice is he always protecting you and truly cares about you feelings. He wants to know everything about you: who you are, what do you think, what are your feeling towards him, and what can make you laugh. If he babies you when you're sick and nurses you back to health youcan be prettysure you've got a good thing going.

2. He calls you for no reason. If he calls youmore than twice in a day with nothing specific to say to you, there is a very good chance he is in love with you because men would never do such a thing under ordinary circumstances. He can't control himself thinking of you for no apparent reason wondering if you think of him half as muchas he thinks of you.

3. He shares almost all things with you. What his is yours. There are some possessions men have that they would kill toprotect from the grubby hands of the outside world; for example limited edition CDs, his car, his private notebook or football jerseys or caps. No one ever laid their fingers on these sacred items; and suddenly he asks that you take his CD home , or offers his threadbare shorts when you stay over, take this as a sign of his highest trust in you, and be very, very respectful of whatever it is he has decided to share. He may shares his food with you - lucky you if he did.

4. He loves spending time with you. He always looking for a chance to meet you and often ask for your free time. He look forward to see you and don't care much about what the two of you will be doing. He wants to create a beautiful memory with you; planning to have a picnic, taking pictures together, or just go for an evening walk. Whatever reason he gives to you, he means it

5. He learns to cook.

He may be never get into kitchen but because of you he tried too and work hard to learn how to cook your favorite dishes and not only that; he also learn anything more in thekitchen than how to boil water for instant noodles and frying burgers with hopes he can help you some times. Besides, he's trying to please and impress you. It's real but maybe not last - but you can make it last as long as you encourage him as his new hobby (hopefully, he likes it).

6. He writes and sing a songs especially for you.

When a men in love, he become a dreamer - feel so inspired by you that he wanted to create something out of nothing (for that what art is, after all), then he must have some pretty serious notions of love for you whether he's prepared to admit it or not. He will enjoy his feeling, listening to his heartbeat - jot row by row of words of love, poem, or song indicative of his true feelings onto you. Each word give a deep meaning to himself, so he works for hours on end, until he satisfied that his artwork conveys the message he wants to say. He may be try to sing a song by himself and record it for you - sound crazy! But for him, he really hope you catch his words. Open your eyes, and heart; don't swallow in the attention and miss the message there is something he is trying to tell you. May be something you waiting for all this while.

7. He ask for your opinion. During his hard time to make an important decision, life or death - he comes to you; asking for you help and support to make the biggest decision in his life. He asks for your advice and not just for the sake of it. He often considers it and may even go by it. Or if he doesn't, he tells you why he didn't. This means he really need and trusting you. He see you as a part of his life - he see the chemistry and future between two of you. He listen toyou - gives you his undivided attention; seem like hegives his life for you.

8. He calls you with special nickname.

He might be call you Honey or Baby it doesn't matter. He calls you because he meant it up and no one else uses it, then it has his stamp of exclusivity, and he is reserving the right to be able to call you by a special pet name. And when it comes to love, exclusivity is always good. No matter what company you're in, you can rest assured that he is expressing his claim over you.

9. He shows you by his action. Somemen aren't exactly good with words and expressing their feelings. He want you to know you really mean to him, so he shows to you by his action; offer to fetch and ride you

home if you work late at night, he gives you flower on your birthday, buy your favorite foods even if it's hard to get, or call you very morning to wake you up... Rare men do this if he not sure with his feeling towards you, so if he did he really mean it. You may need to hear the words from him, but have you ever

heard of action speak louder than words?

10. He compliment you. You're look beautiful today. Are your wearing new brand perfume today? He noticed every change you made

; when you make an effort with your appearance and he really appreciate it. Whatever you wear, it looks nice and perfect for him, and sometimes he suggest you things that suit you and add to your look - he just want to add his compliment over you, to see your smile and happiness in your face. The most important thing is he likes you just the way you is.

By Liliana Weston

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