AAF’s Recipe of the Day
Written by Asinus Asinum Fricat on May 16, 2008 – 3:06 pm -Aioli: To Die For! Let me repeat it again: it’s to die for! Aioli is our raison d’ê
It’s basically a heavily garlicked mayonnaise to which you add some baked potato flesh for extra taste, and it’s usually served with salted cod & steamed vegetables (a traditional winter dish), or with a chunk of boiled beef & root vegetables (also traditional), or with a basket of raw vegetables, and, with just about anything you care to fill your sandwich with.
Tags: Aioli, Boiled Beef, Free Range Eggs, Raw Vegetables, Salted Cod
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The Mighty King of All: Garlic
Written by Asinus Asinum Fricat on May 15, 2008 – 7:52 am -A diet rich in garlic can have a significant positive effect on your health, according to the New York Times. Really? I could have told you that a thousand times! It seems that garlic increases the production of hydrogen sulfide in your blood, which - in the short term - relaxes your blood vessels and increases blood flow.
The power to boost hydrogen sulfide production may help explain why a garlic-rich diet appears to protect against various cancers, including breast, prostate, and colon cancer, say the study authors. Higher hydrogen sulfide might also protect the heart, according to other experts. Did I mention it tastes great in sauces like Aioli? Read more »
Tags: Aioli, Condiment, Food, Garlic, Health, Sauce, Spice
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