Monday, October 20, 2008

MELAMINE

Korean Beat Brings us more news
Seven brands of barley cracker which have been found to contain too much melamine. All are made in China.

what does Cellulitis look like on my dad's leg



Cellulitis,

Cellulitis is an infection of the deep subcutaneous tissue of the skin. Cellulitis can be caused by normal skin flora or by exogenous bacteria, and often occurs where the skin has previously been broken: cracks in the skin, cuts, blisters, burns, insect bites, surgical wounds, or sites of intravenous catheter insertion. Skin on the face or lower legs is most commonly affected by this infection, though cellulitis can occur on any part of the body. The mainstay of therapy remains treatment with appropriate antibiotics.

Erysipelas is the term used for a more superficial infection of the dermis and upper subcutaneous layer that presents clinically with a well defined edge. Erysipelas and cellulitis often coexist, so it is often difficult to make a distinction between the two.

Cellulitis is unrelated to cellulite, a cosmetic condition featuring dimpling of the skin.

(from WIkipidia)

but his main problems is not the leg.... but the pain he gets all over his body.
after 3days of X-rays (about 19 shoot) the doctors still cannot really tell us what is the problem. if they don't even know what they are dealing with, how are they going to fix it. I ask myself, WHAT CAN I DO NOW..........

Half Chichen Half Tuna Pizza

20 Oktober 2008, Senin sore,

Dah lama banget ga bikin pizza...sore2 sempetin bikin deh...resepnya bisa liat disini. Kali ini toppingnya aja yg diganti, pake ayam n tuna.
Ayamnya dipanggang trus pake bumbu tare nya yakiniku...jadi lebih sip.
Tunanya diaduk bareng mayonese...lebih menyerap rasanya...

Kelar makan malem kita pesta makan pizza....enakkk....hehehe..
silakan mencoba...pasti ketagihan deh...bisa2 yg toko yg jualan pizza ga laku coz kita bisa bikin sendiri sih...hihi

Colcannon

Potatoes, cooked
cabbage, shredded and lightly steamed
2 tbsp cream/milk
salt and black pepper
onions, sliced and fried in
a little bacon fat or butter.
Mix all together and enjoy

Irish Stew, Stobhach Gaelach



So I made Irish stew with just what I can get here in Homeplus or in town.
I used beef ( you can get lamb in Gwangju) I also used
Onion, carrot, mushrooms, celery leaves,Tomatoes or a can of tomatoes (fresh is best cans tend to have a lot of added salt ) fresh rosemary they are everywhere in Korea and some Dried thyme I got at home plus or home ever. Some Korean beef stock Sogogi Dashida (소고기 다시다)
I used this Sogogi Dashida it tastes ok. It has a little Garlic Flavor in it I personally don't think garlic should be in an Irish stew but if its to your liking then go ahead.
If you have FRESH HOMEMADE STOCK IS THE BEST OPTION HERE (be aware that Sogogi Dashida has much MSG in it and is very high in salt . If you can get stock cubs from home low sodium,MSG free would be the best )

You can also add potatoes if you like .I like mine on the side. If I was at home a parsnip would also go in there. My mum always dipped the meat in flour before frying . Once it was brown add the veg Blended tomatoes and water ( you can substitute the water for Guinness) add herbs bring to boil add stock cube or powder. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until cooked to your likening. I like my stew a little thick so I use a roux to thicken. This is just butter and flour. Melt butter add same quantity of flour mix till a paste add to stew.

Figs 무화과












So I went to the market looking for jujube but came home with a big bag of figs. What to do ? I was first going to make a pie. But decided to stuff with cream cheese (what I would not give for goats cheese ) Thyme and some Chopped walnuts. Warped in Bacon (wish it was Prosciutto
or parma ham ) Drizzled with maple syrup . Baked in the oven at 220c for 15-20 mins .
I then made a Bokbunjajoo reduction. Just like a Balsamic Vinegar reduction . Completely inspired by the fatmanseoul.com And her Baekseju Poached Figs.
I have just been informed by my co teacher that figs are considered poor woman's food in Korea.


Korean Style "Irish stew"

So I was searching reading stew recipes as do . I am making my mothers stew tonight but i am interested to see what everyone else is doing.(And Because I have 5 hours to sit at a computer and do nothing )



So this how its done ..