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The Top 3 Muffin Recipes to Try Out

August 31, 2020 by

Does the smell of freshly made muffins drive you crazy? Are you craving these delightful bakes? Well, you have arrived at the right place! We have curated a list of five exclusive muffin recipes for you to try out at home and have a wonderful time.

Pumpkin Oat Muffins

To make these tasty, munchy muffins filled with oats’ goodness, you will need the following:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of all-purpose flour 
  • 1/2 a cup of sugar(preferably light brown)
  • Two teaspoons of baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon of cinnamon (ground)
  • 1/2 a teaspoon of regular salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ginger (ground)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
  • One large-sized egg
  • 3/4 cup of pumpkin (canned)
  • 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup of fresh milk
  • One teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups of chopped dates
  • 1 cup regular, plain oats 
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of butter at room temperature

Directions:

  • First of all, preheat your oven to 190 degrees C. Then, gather all the ingredients listed above, and you are ready to start!
  • Now, take a large bowl and add to it a cup of flour, half a cup of brown sugar, baking powder, about a teaspoon of cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, ginger, and baking soda. Now mix them well.
  • After that, separately in a bowl, whisk in the egg well along with the vegetable oil, milk, pumpkin, and vanilla. Make sure that all of them blend nicely.
  • Now, into the dry ingredients pour in the mixture containing pumpkin and stir well. Once the blending is adequately done, add the oats and pumpkin to it.
  • Once you are done till here, grease your muffin molds with butter, and pour in the mixture you just made. 
  • Then for the topping, mix in one and a half teaspoon butter, half teaspoon cinnamon, one-third cup brown sugar, a tablespoon each of flour and oats.
  • Now, pour this as a topping on each of your muffin mixes in the molds. 
  • Bake for about 20 minutes and check to see if they are ready.

Your delicious muffins are ready for consumption!

Cheese and Onion Muffins

When cheese and onion combine, it is an explosion of tastes! So check this one out.

Ingredients:

  • 3/4th cup of finely chopped onions
  • Two and a 1/2 tablespoons of butter
  • One properly beaten egg
  • 1/2 a cup of milk
  • 1 and 1/2 cup of Bisquick or any biscuit mix made at home
  • 3/4th cups of shredded good quality cheddar cheese 
  • One tablespoon of poppy seeds ( this is optional)

Directions:

  • First of all, you need to heat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Now take a tablespoon of butter and melt it over medium-low heat. Put in the onions and cook them until they turn soft and golden brown in color. This will take you about 9-10 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix the egg with milk, biscuit mix, and stir well. Keep stirring until the whole mixture has moistened. 
  • Now add to this mixture, the onions, and the cheddar cheese.
  • After this, prepare the muffin molds by greasing them with butter.
  • Pour the mixture evenly into each mold, and top off with the remaining cheese and poppy seeds.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes at 190 degrees C. Don’t forget to check with a toothpick or fork if they are ready.

The cheesy muffins are now ready!

Nutty Banana Muffins

This is a wonderful muffin recipe loved by kids. You can have fun with it and check it out!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter kept at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Two large eggs
  • Two large ripe bananas mashed
  • One teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • One teaspoon salt
  • One teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup sour milk or buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 

Directions:

  • First of all, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 
  • Now beat the butter and sugar until it becomes creamy and fluffy. Then one by one beat the eggs and add them. i
  •  Next, add the bananas and vanilla, and beat the mixture well until a smooth consistency is reached.
  • Now, mix together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • After that, combine the flour mixture into the butter mixture, along with the sour milk or buttermilk. 
  • Next, add the walnuts.
  • Prepare the molds by greasing them with butter, and then pour the batter into them.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees C.

Your muffins are ready to be served!

Conclusion

Enjoy these recipes with your friends and family today!




Top 6 Benefits of Green Tea

August 17, 2020 by

We all know that green tea is packed with a lot of goodness, be it our health, skincare, haircare, or even for many chronic diseases. It has been a favorite among people of all ages, since long, now let us take a closer look at what all benefits we can reap from green tea, and why you should make a cup for yourself today!

Diabetes

Green tea can help regulate the blood glucose levels, thereby preventing insulin spikes and subsequent fat depositions. So if you are struggling to control your sugar levels, you can give green tea a try and add it as a healthy habit!

Cholesterol

Regular green tea consumption, along with a healthy diet and exercise, can bring down your cholesterol levels. It can lower the levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL ) cholesterol, and triglycerides.

Heart Ailments

Green tea is thought to keep the linings of the blood vessels in a healthy condition, and thus can prevent heart ailments.

Dental Benefit

It is good for your teeth health as well! If you have a gum problem or recently got your teeth removed, green tea can help reduce the pain and have an overall soothing effect.

Blood Pressure

Certain green teas can keep your blood pressure levels in check on regular consumption.

Skin Health

Due to the high antioxidant property of green tea, it is excellent for your skin. It helps flush out toxins and also shows anti-inflammatory properties. It can also reduce sunburn and wrinkling of the skin.

Beneficial Bioactive Compounds

Specific catechins in green tea are beneficial towards preventing cell damages through its antioxidant properties. Moreover, the polyphenols in green tea aids in reducing inflammation and even shows anti-cancerous properties. Cool right?

Insomnia Treatment

Green teas like chamomile help soothe the nerves and have an overall calming effect. This, in turn, lets you relax and can help symptoms of insomnia. It is known to be an excellent sleep inducer and highly beneficial for overall health.

Bacterial Infections

Regular consumption of herbal teas can ward off bacterial infections and ailments of the urinary tract and give you better health.

Better Liver 

Some green teas like hibiscus tea can be beneficial for maintaining a healthy liver by its protective effect, thus increasing its working efficiency.

Brain Activity

Apart from caffeine, the L-theanine in green tea, which is an amino acid, increases the activity of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA. GABA has anti-anxiety effects. Moreover, green tea also increases alpha wave production in our brains and increases the happiness hormone dopamine!

Shed Some Weight

Green tea increases your rate of metabolism and thus helps burn your calories. It is a good idea to include this tea along with your daily exercise regime to get into your desired shape!

Cancer

As I mentioned earlier as well, green tea has antioxidants which reduce the accumulation of harmful free radicals in the body that, in turn, lowers the chances of certain types of cancer. Recent studies have shown that the chances of breast cancer among women who consumed green tea, the risk factor is reduced by approximately 20%. Moreover, it has been observed that green tea also reduces the risk of colorectal and prostate cancer in people. Now, this is pretty impressive, right?

Brain Disease

The antioxidant load of green teas prevents oxidative damage in your brain and thus provides a highly beneficial neuroprotective function. This can prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s or at least delay their effects by reducing amyloid plaque formations.

Bone Density

The polyphenol-rich active compounds of green tea are great for maintaining bone mineral density. By reducing oxidation-related damage to the osteocytes or bone cells, green tea can help regulate bone health and prevent the early onset of osteoporosis.

Amyloidosis

Regular consumption of green tea can help prevent the abnormal build-up of proteins in organs like the heart. 

Upper Respiratory Tract Infection and Flu

Consuming or gargling with green tea can reduce the extent of upper respiratory tract infections. It can also help alleviate symptoms of seasonal flu and thus improve the recovery process.

Conclusion

Even with all this, I can say that it is not an exhaustive list of benefits! Green tea has multifaceted roles in promoting better health when taken daily. It is overall an excellent addition to your daily routine, especially in current times, when our immunity needs a boost!




How to Make Homemade Hair Packs?

August 10, 2020 by

Do you want your hair to be luscious, thick, and shiny? Are you missing out on parlor due to the current crisis and falling short on haircare? Or are you facing hair fall struggles? Well, worry, not we are here to help you today! No matter what kind or color of hair you have, just like all other things, it needs care. So, why not try these awesome hair packs at home and get the quality hair you always wanted! Check these out.

Do you want your hair to be luscious, thick, and shiny? Are you missing out on parlor due to the current crisis and falling short on haircare? Or are you facing hair fall struggles? Well, worry, not we are here to help you today! No matter what kind or color of hair you have, just like all other things, it needs care. So, why not try these awesome hair packs at home and get the quality hair you always wanted! Check these out.

# For Healthy and Shiny Hair

To achieve this, I will share preparations for three hair types: dry, regular, and oily hair.

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Let us first look at all the ingredients in general-

Ingredients:

  • Gram flour
  • Curd (Non-flavored, unsweetened)
  • Olive oil
  • Egg white
  • Almond powder
  • Coconut milk
  • Fenugreek (powdered)

Directions for:

a. Dry hair- Take about 5 tbsp of curd and gram flour, and mix well with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Now apply this mixture to your hair evenly, from root to tip. Now cover with a shower cap and leave it for 30 minutes. After that, rinse thoroughly with shampoo and conditioner.

b. Regular hair- Mix 2 tbsp of gram flour, with one egg white, and almond powder. Now apply this on your scalp and leave it for 30 minutes. Rinse off well with shampoo after that.

c. Oily hair- Mix a tablespoon of methi seeds with gram flour, and pour in some coconut milk. Now apply this mixture evenly on your hair. Keep it for 30 minutes and then wash it off with shampoo.

# For Frizzy and Damaged Hair

Due to weather change, pollution, and diet many times, our hair becomes frizzy and unmanageable. The damage in the roots cause hair loss, and your hairline gradually starts receding. Does all this sound familiar? Then go ahead and try this mask.

Ingredients:

  • One egg
  • Castor oil- half tbsp
  • Two vitamin E capsule
  • Aloe vera gel
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

Directions:

Warm the coconut oil slightly and then pour it in a bowl. Add the castor oil and stir gently. Now mix the egg to it and keep stirring. Next, put the aloe vera gel into the mixture and ensure all the ingredients are mixed properly. Once that is done, Cut open the Vitamin E capsules and pour the content into the mixture. Now apply this on your hair by massaging gently. Cover with a shower cap as this captures the heat of the oil and increases blood circulation in your scalp. Let it stay for about an hour and then rinse off with a mild shampoo. Keep using this mask twice a week, and you will notice the difference.

# Hair Growth Solution

If you want longer hair and a thicker mane, then you could give the following mask a try.

Ingredients:

  • Aloe vera gel
  • Castor oil- 2 tbsp (lukewarm)
  • Avocado- half
  • Banana- 1 smashed

Directions: 

First, mix the aloe vera gel and castor oil in a small bowl. Now add the mashed banana and avocado to it. Mix properly and spread it evenly on your scalp and hair. The goodness of potassium in bananas, the omega-3-fatty acids of avocado, the Ricinoleic Acid of castor oil promote hair growth, and the aloe vera adds to the luster and fights of dandruff and bacterial infections, the common enemies of growth! Leave the mixture on your hair for 1 hour. Remember that castor oil has a very sticky consistency, so wash it off properly with a mild shampoo. Use this pack once every week to get great results.

# For dandruff problems

Are you struggling with a dandruff invasion? Is it causing a lot of hair loss? Fret not; this could be for you then. 

Ingredients:

  • A hibiscus green tea bag
  • Warm water
  • Vitamin E capsules-2
  • Half a lemon
  • Honey- 2 tbsp
  • Olive oil- 1 tbsp

Directions: 

In the warm water, soak the tea bag for 2 minutes. Now pour this liquored tea in a bowl. Add the juice of half a lemon and pour in the contents from the vitamin E capsules. Now add the honey and olive oil. Gently massage this on your scalp for 3-5 minutes. Wear a shower cap and let this dry on your hair for 20 minutes. After that, wash off with a good shampoo and conditioner. Use this twice a week till your dandruff problem is resolved, and you will be amazed to find how nicely this works!

Conclusion

So try these out and see what works for you and your awesome hair!




The Danger of Excess Caffeine for Students

August 3, 2020 by

The toxic relationship of students with caffeine. The effects and withdrawal are a heartbreaking journey, which will eventually lead to students questioning -was this all worth it?

Caffeine levels seem to have increased in students over the last decade or so. As a student, one has to juggle between assignments, readings for classes, and immense pressure to maintain a social life. The idea that they are superheroes who need no sleep and rest to save their college life. The perception that a few hours of sleep is enough is a small price to pay to succeed in college. Therefore, the one thing saving these ‘superheroes’ from crashing is caffeine. 

caffine

Other than Coffee 

When I ask students about the amount of caffeine they intake, they say no, I don’t drink coffee that much. They forget that energy drinks, aerated drinks, tea, chocolate, caffeinated tablets like crocin, etc. are all considered caffeine. Therefore, students drink or eat caffeine like its water. Coffee is a medicine to cure the sickness of assignments, classes, meetings, and having a college experience. The intake of caffeine increases every time the students consume it, as the body gets used to the previous amount. This makes them dependable as they feel that without caffeine they may not function; they can’t stay awake active and have the perfect college life. 

Dangerous Effects of Caffeine 

It is further said that caffeine makes people so used to the energy that they work below par and cannot work with efficiency once it is taken from them. But, to gain this efficiency, they risk their health and sleep. Caffeine affects your body, you start to feel you are exhausted and can not work with caffeine in your system. But, if you do decide to stop the intake of coffee, you feel lethargic and have no motivation to get up or move around. 

The dark coffee consumed has its dark side effects. The average intake of coffee per day is 4 cups of coffee. Any amount more than that would lead to headaches, dizziness, insomnia, vomiting. The stomach is one of the most majorly affected organs in the body. The consumption of coffee is said to release chemicals in your brain that can rewire your mind and have harmful effects on your mental and physical well-being. 

Withdrawal 

Caffeine withdrawal after getting dependent is no easy task. When your body creates a bond with caffeine, it is tough to break it. It sticks on to you like a leach. But, once you decide to get rid of this leach, you will perform below par. You will have no energy to wake up and get to work, the muscles in your body will tremble and ask for caffeine. The effects of the addiction are real and no joke. 

The way to rid yourself of this is by keeping tabs on your intake. Make a goal and stick to it. It will be difficult at first but do not give up.  Move to decaf drinks, or herbal. Start meditation and never cut it out in one go; remove it slowly. I have noticed that students’ intake of caffeine increases during exams and assignments. They cut it out immediately when they no longer need it. This is not the right way to get rid of the caffeine addiction formed; cut it out slowly and gently. 

Final Thought 

The path is heartbreaking, as caffeine feels like a form of love, something that truly gets you. Like every toxic relationship, this too needs to be flushed out of your system, gently and with care. This toxic relationship has happy memories but focuses on the long-term side effects that it caters to, which affects no one except you. 




Books for Children to Read this Lockdown

July 27, 2020 by

Children are a bundle of joy filled with energy, which is hard to contain. It is hard to keep them occupied, as some get bored really fast—the need for adventure and exploration is very strong within them. The time when kids are at home with summer vacation on toll as well as the lockdown, they need something to distract them and keep them engaged. The best possible way for parents is to inculcate the habit of reading. Parents who are working or busy, or need to finish their work and leave the child alone for some time would benefit from teaching a reading habit in their child. 

books

Children are hard to keep up, and with curious minds like their books would engage their minds with questions and answers. In times of lockdown, children are only at home as the fear of the pandemic looms around. Hence, all they can do is sit at home, either spending time on the internet or watch television, to break their routine and keep their vigor up. 

Here are books that children should be read to or asked to read during the pandemic. The list is general, but nonetheless the journey would begin somewhere. 

1. Age 0 – 3 

The Tiger who came to tea – A classic by Judith Kerr, revolves around a girl, her mother and a starving tiger who asks if he can come in and have food, which leads to the Tiger eating all the food. 

Dream big by Joyce Wan – An inspirational book that focuses on famous women and their achievements. Women who have followed their dreams. 

2. Age 4 – 7

The Cat in the Hat – Written by Dr. Seuss, revolves around a cat in a white and red striped hat. As a character, the cat is portrayed to entertain children who are alone in the house and, in turn, creating havoc. 

Winnie the Pooh – A classic book, where parents would feel nostalgic while reading it to their children. The book by A. A Milne is a great way to find adventure through the characters. 

 3. Age 8 – 12 

Bright Bursts of Colour – A book by poet Matt Goodfellow, the illustration and humorous as well as challenging instances, makes it a good read. The book also has poetry and hence brings about a different form of literature for children who are at an age where they can read to themselves. 

Matilda – written by Roald Dahl, focuses on a small girl who is very bright and intelligent. Who isn’t understood by her parents or her principal, the only person who understands her is her class teacher Ms. Honey. This book would encourage students to embrace themselves. 

Final Thoughts 

The book lists caterers to all age groups of children. Parents need to push children to read to expand their minds and increase a sense of creativity. Books are known to be a person’s best friend, and the lockdown presents an opportunity to expand the literature world to children. Enjoy reading with your child.  




3 Simple Recipes to Create with your Child

July 20, 2020 by

It’s the summer, and you need to engage your kids at home? Especially when they are stuck at home with a looming pandemic. The best possible way is for you to cook with them, this would mean that you would get to spend some time with your child(ren) and help them escape their boredom. So let the cooking begin and the kitchen turners upside down. 

Three simple recipes that you can create with your child:

1. Let’s make something to drink to quench this summer heat. An Oatmeal Cookie smoothie is healthy and refreshing for the kids to try. All you need is 20 minutes, and you have yourself a milk+cookie smoothie. 

The ingredients for this smoothie are – 3/4 cup rolled oats, ¼ cup raisins, 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1 cup whole milk (add more if you please), 1/2 cup full-fat vanilla yogurt, 1 tablespoon sugar (preferably brown as its a healthier option). 

Time to make this smoothie and devour it – Add oats, raisins, pumpkin spice into a blender, and slowly add the milk to make sure it covers the oats. Set aside for 15 minutes and make sure it’s soft. Now back to the blender for a minute and add yogurt, sugar, and ice keep blending and voila it’s ready to be poured. 

2. Apple Granola, a healthy snack is easy to make and good for your kids’ energy that they require to grow. The best part is this energetic snack requires a few ingredients, and once your child knows how to make it, they can make it for themselves whenever they are hungry as it takes only 5 minutes to prepare. 

All you need are apples, peanut butter, crushed granola bars, cinnamon, and sugar. 

Prepare the ingredients by laying them out on a table. Give the children apple slices so that they can coat it with a layer of peanut butter. Now dip the coated apple slice in a bowl of crushed granola. On the side mix cinnamon and sugar, sprinkle this mixture on your apple granola for extra flavor. Now it’s time to munch on this apple granola bar. 

3. Now, for the evening’s dessert, for all those sweet tooth cravings and something to complete your meal. Hence, presenting a simple microwave Chocolate marshmallow cake that one can make in a mug. You do not require an oven to make this, and a microwave will suffice.

Ingredients you need are ½ cup sugar, ½ buttermilk, ¼ vegetable oil, 1 egg, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ⅓ floor, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, ⅛ teaspoon baking soda and a pinch of salt.

It’s time to spend 15 minutes making this delicious goody. All you have to do is first mix the sugar, buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract in a bowl—next start whisking and add flour, unsweetened cocoa, baking soda, and salt. The batter is ready, so take a microwavable mug coat with butter and pour the mixture into the mug. Keep it in the microwave for about two minutes, keep checking the cake, take a toothpick, and check if the cake has cooked. Lastly, take a marshmallow and put it on the cake and heat it. Voila, you have a beautiful dessert ready to be eaten. 

Final Thoughts 

While baking and cooking with your kid, be careful. Please do not leave the kid alone in the kitchen as they are not quite aware of how to use sharp objects yet. Therefore limit them to simple tasks and some of the ingredients of the recipe can be given to them, and they can mix and enjoy their masterpiece.




Parental Control Apps for Safety of Child’s Digital Experience

July 13, 2020 by

Worried about your child exposing him/herself to explicit content?

Too much time is being spent on electronic devices?

Parental control apps can help you keep track of what and how much of anything does your child sees and at the same time keep a check on your anxiety levels!

These apps are not only for blocking unwanted content but also include applications that control the number of hours your child spends on the device or a particular app.

Let’s read about three such apps.

Parental Control Screen Time Website Blocker

parental control

Location: PlayStore

Ratings: 4.6

About: This is an app that allows parents to control the time their child spends on their device.

A 4-digit number is required to put in and set the timer. This enables families to inculcate all healthy routine of gadget use.

Apart from this basic feature, it also lets the parent choose which apps on the phone to put a lock on and how much time to allot to each app.

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Parental Control – Screen Time & Location Tracker

location tracker

Location: PlayStore

Ratings: 4.1

About: This app not only puts the screen time control of the child’s phone or tablets in the parents’ hands but also provides access to limit their social media usage including YouTube videos watched and web filtering. Web filtering refers to blocking explicit content.

From your own phone, you can restrict the apps used, the time spent on each app, which apps can be downloaded, and which cannot. Not only this but also during what time of the day can your child use the apps can also be determined and controlled.

All new users get a 7-day free trial of the premium subscription.

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Safe Lagoon Parental Control with Advanced AI

safe lagoon

Location: PlayStore

Ratings: 4.5

About: It allows you to monitor SMS texts and other messengers along with the screen time of other apps.

It’s an award-winning app that covers your child against cyberbullying and keep control over their phones and tablets.

This is displayed on your child’s phone too so as to encourage and welcome it’s use since it’s not spying purpose but to safeguard their digital experience.

It also provides a 7-day free trial after which if you wish you can subscribe to the premium version.

The usage of such technology should be encouraged for a healthy and safe lifestyle by making time for other activities as well.

After all fun with a little precaution does no harm!

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Top 3 Nutritious Recipes to Boost Your Immunity

July 6, 2020 by

One thing we all know by now is that along with good hygiene practices; we need better immunity to fight the COVID-19 threat. While researchers across the world are inching closer towards a vaccine, we need to do our best to stay fit and healthy. 

We can stay healthy by choosing nutritious and balanced diets that boosts our overall immunity and strength. So, here are some recipes to try out at home and make your family healthier!

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Beet and Cabbage Sauerkraut

Ingredients needed for this recipe,

  • 3 Cups cabbage- finely sliced
  • 1 Cup grated beet
  • ⅛–¼ Cup sliced red onion – (optional)
  • One teaspoon fine sea salt
  • One teaspoon caraway seeds
  • One garlic clove grated
  • 1–2 teaspoon grated ginger

Directions:

  1. First of all, finely slice and grate the cabbage and beets. You would need approximately four cups of this. 
  1. Put in all the other ingredients along with the cabbage and beets in a bowl and mix well with a teaspoon of fine sea salt. Sit it out for an hour or two, while mixing it occasionally in between, until the cabbage has wilted and released a little water.
  1. Now place the cabbage beet mixture and all the juices in a very clean mason jar and pack it down with the end of a wooden spoon.
  1. After that, if you think the amount of liquid is slightly less what is needed to cover the jar, mix one teaspoon of sea salt with one cup filtered water, and add just enough of this brine, so that the cabbage -beet mixture is submerged-with at least an inch of space at the top of the jar. Now, put in the fermentation weight with a whole cabbage leaf, and push it down. 
  1. Now, place this a cool dark place (about 65 -72 degrees F) for 3-5 days. In colder climates, it may take you a long time to ferment the mixture.
  1. After about three days, check if bubbles are coming on top, this would mean that the fermentation is happening. Depending on how much you want to let it ferment, check it out and place it to refrigerate. 

Your immune booster is finally ready!

Spicy Miso Ramen with Chili Roasted Salmon and Bok Choy

I know this might not look like an immune booster after our first recipe, but trust me, this is one fully loaded power meal!

For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients,

To make the Salmon and Shiitake Marinade:

  • 4–6 ounces of salmon, thinly sliced, about 3/4 inches thick – 3 to 4 slices per bowl. 
  • Four ounces shiitake mushrooms, with the stems, removed, sliced.
  • Two tablespoons soy sauce.
  • Two teaspoons sugar or honey or maple syrup.
  • One tablespoon toasted sesame oil.
  • 1–3 teaspoons garlic chili paste.

For Miso Broth:

  • Four cups of chicken broth or stock.
  • Two tablespoons miso paste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon hondashi granules.
  • Two lengthwise, sliced small bok choy.
  • Three scallions – white part only ( the rest for dressing)
  • Four ounces fresh ramen noodles, cooked according to directions ( or two ounces dry noodles, cooked) 

Garnishing:

  • Scallions
  • Soft-boiled eggs
  • Chili flakes
  • Toasted sesame seed
  • Toasted nori sheet
  • Chili paste
  • Crispy shallots

Directions:

  1. First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  1. Now, mix the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chili paste together in a small bowl. Brush this marinade over both sides of the salmon and shiitakes and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  1. Cook the salmon in the oven for 4-5 minutes.
  1. Now prepare the noodles and make the broth. Add miso, hondashi, and stir until it has combined. 
  1. Next, add the bok choy, scallions, and wilt. Keep at a very low simmer. 
  1. Put the noodles in a bowl and top it off with the salmon and shiitakes. Now, add the bok choy over it, along with the broth.
  1. Garnish with fresh scallions, soft boiled eggs, crispy shallots, and chili threads.

Your healthy and tasty dish is ready to be served!

Broccoli lemon chicken with cashews

Ingredients you will need,

  • 1 tbsp groundnut oil or sunflower oil
  • 340g pack of mini chicken breast fillets (sometimes called goujons)
  • Two garlic cloves, sliced
  • 200g pack tender stem broccoli (stems halved if very long)
  • 200ml chicken stock
  • One heaped tsp cornflour
  • 1 tbsp fresh good quality honey or 2 tsp golden caster sugar
  • the zest of half a lemon and the juice of a whole one
  • a large handful of roasted cashews

Directions:

  1. Heat up oil in a large frying pan or wok. Now, add the chicken and fry for 3-4 minutes until it turns golden. 
  1. Now, remove it from the pan and add the garlic and broccoli. Stir fry for about a minute and then cover and cook for 2 minutes or a bit more, until it turns tender.
  1. After this mix well, the stock, cornflour, honey, or sugar, then pour into the pan and stir until it is thickened. 
  1. Now, put the chicken back into the pan and let it heat. Now add the lemon zest and juice, as well as cashew nuts. Stir well.

Your Lemon chicken with broccoli is ready to be served with rice or noodles!

Final Words

A healthy recipe does not mean “no taste,” so try these out and see for yourself!




Educational Games for Toddlers

June 29, 2020 by

Your child won’t miss out on his learning because of the pandemic.

Know how?

The internet will come to your rescue!

Oh yes! Including a pool of learning tools, the online space is an ocean blending fun and knowledge.

Toddlers usually catch noises and sound that they hear even if they can’t quite perceive the meaning or speak efficiently. Thus, you want your child to be surrounded by the right kind to help him evolve early on.

Online games that are education-oriented are your go-to place. You’ll get a list of such games on Google or PlayStore.

This article has curated a list of three such educational games which are by far the most exciting and informative.

SplashLearn

 

SplashLearn is an engaging and interactive educational app designed for children in Pre-K to Grade 5. It offers a comprehensive learning experience with a variety of resources including fun ELA and math games, printable worksheets, and live classes, all tailored to the curriculum of each grade level. 

The heart of SplashLearn’s effectiveness lies in its adaptive learning algorithm. This technology personalizes the educational content, ensuring that each child receives learning material that matches their individual pace and level of understanding. This personalized approach helps in keeping the learning experience both challenging and enjoyable. For parents and teachers, SplashLearn offers a transparent window into their child’s educational progress. Through detailed reports and updates, they can track improvements, identify areas needing more focus, and celebrate their child’s learning milestones. It’s an excellent tool for parents and educators looking to enrich their child’s educational experience with engaging content and personalized learning.

Location: App store

Rating: 4.5

ABC KIDS – TRACING AND PHONIC

ABC kids

Location : PlayStore

Rating: 4.4

About: The fame once downloaded, has an eye-catching background with animated characters introducing themselves. The opening page shows a train that has a bunch of options as the carriers. The options to choose from include – tracing alphabets (both capital and small), identifying the correct alphabets (both capital and small).

The game makes your child familiar with how alphabets look like and sound like. For the same, there will be a wall given wight blocks where the kid is required to match similar looking words. For example match M with M and q with q. This will not only help him/her learn but also work on the visualization and memory powers.

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PRE SCHOOL KIDS: NUMBER AND MATHS

preschool kids

Location : PlayStore

Rating: 4.3

About: This is the perfect game to learn numbers and basic mathematical techniques. The game not only gives an insight into how the numbers look like but also repeats then so as to tell how they sound like. Children pick on sounds faster and try to copy in their own voice, thus this will come in handy.

It includes a bunch of options like to go for how the numbers are spelled, addition, subtraction, greater than, lesser than LR equal to functions, how the numbers are placed on a click, and also to find missing numbers. Hence, this game can be used not only for toddlers but also can help them when they join their nursery and later.

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COLORS FOR KIDS, TODDLERS, AND BABIES – LEARNING GAME

colors for kids

Location : PlayStore

Rating: 4.0

About: As the name suggests, this game familiarizes your child with a world of colors. It makes the kid indulge in colors in a variety of ways – to choose the right color when that particular color is called out, mixing different colors to form a new color (i.e mixing blue and yellow to get green), matching the appropriate color when a picture is shown. It also has a coloring section that enables the child to color shapes and sceneries provided. Each time a color is selected, it is named.

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KIDS ACADEMY

Talented and Gifted is a treasury of educational activities for children ages 2 to 10. It was developed by experts in early education and covers all the main subjects of preschool and elementary school: World Around Us, Math, English Language Arts, Social Studies and more.

Thanks to the cohesive structure of each course, children can work with the app independently —  cheerful design, rewards and play activities help them stay engaged and focused.

The range of activities includes videos, games, interactive worksheets, quizzes and coloring pages.  A great bonus in the app is a top-notch Chess course!

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There are thousands of games out there for shapes and various different subjects too. Just dive in and choose which suits you the best!

 




A Hilarious Compilation of Best Dad Jokes and Riddles for Birthdays

June 22, 2020 by

We know that the best dad jokes are often so bad that they are so good. We laugh at how bad the joke is. Every dad makes jokes that they find funny and we laugh because of either how unfunny it is or how cleverly stupid it is.

They have jokes for every occasion and every event. I took the liberty of compiling some best dad jokes and riddles for the occasion of birthdays. If you are a dad and have exhausted all the jokes you have, then here are some good ones for you to have a crack at.

Jokes

  1. When you were born your mom said: “It’s a treasure.”

I said: “Ya let’s bury.”

  1. My son wants a new iPhone for his 16th birthday.

I said, ‘No problem! Just get good grades, do the chores, and follow the rules I set.”

Otherwise, he’s getting a cheap phone. Around here it’s my way or the Huawei.

  1. My wife isn’t talking to me. She said I ruined her birthday. I’m not sure how. I didn’t even know it was her birthday.
  1. For my wife’s birthday, I bought her a fridge freezer. I know it’s not much, but you should have seen her face light up when she opened it.
  1. Every year on my birthday, I would look forward to receiving a handmade scarf or hat from my favorite aunt Eloise. 

Well, she must have had been pretty preoccupied this year because when my package arrived in the mail as it has for the past 27 years, it contained a couple of balls of yarn, a set of knitting needles, and a how-to book on knitting. 

The card attached simply said, “Scarf. Some assembly required.”

  1. Patient: “Doctor, I get heartburn every time I eat birthday cake.” 

Doctor: “Next time, take off the candles.”

  1. With my wife’s birthday coming up, I asked her what she would like for a present.

‘I don’t know honey,’ she said. ‘I would love something with diamonds.’

And so I gave her a deck of playing cards…

  1. Chinese kid was born before the due date. Parents named him Sudden Lee.
  1. You so ugly, your mama had morning sicknesses after you were born.
  1. I bet the worst part about being a birthday cake is when you’re set on fire, and then eaten by the hero that saved you.
  1. I used to be a boy trapped in a woman’s body. But after 9 long months, I was finally born!

Riddles

  1. What is the most reliable method to determine a baby’s sex? Wait until it’s born.
  1. What does a turtle do on his birthday? Shell-a-brate.
  1. Why don’t owls exchange birthday gifts? They don’t give a hoot!
  1. Did you hear about the birthday boy who swung his bat 100 times before finally hitting the piñata? He really busted his ass!
  1. What do you call it when you give a child a training toilet for her birthday? A surprise potty!
  1. What did the bald guy say upon receiving a comb for his birthday? “Thanks, I’ll never part with it.”
  1. What did the teddy bear say when it was offered some birthday cake? “No thanks, I’m too stuffed.”
  1. What does a cat like to eat on his birthday? Mice cream and cake.
  1. What do you say to a female sheep on her birthday? Happy birthday to ewe!
  1. What do you say to a Mexican sheep on his birthday? Fleece cumpleaños!
  2. What type of birthday cake did Peter Pan get? A pan-cake!



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