A weaning food is any semi-solid soft food given to an infant as a transition from milk to the household diet. This is usually given from the age of four or six months to accustom the baby to the taste and texture of other foods. Image: fnri These weaning food blends are powdered formulations suitable… Continue reading Weaning Food Blends (Food Business)
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How to Make Sausage Casings
The usual materials for sausage casing is the intestine of the slaughtered hog, sheep or cow. The intestine are lined up with five layers from within, such as: 1. Mucosa or lining of mucosa or saliva composed of cells that aid in digestion, absorption and circulation of substances to the various parts of the body.
A Profitable Venture from Oregano
To many Filipinos, oregano is well-known as a medicinal herb or even as a condiment to their food. Oregano, plant rich in Vitamin A and C, contains strong antioxidant properties and possesses antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antiviral properties. Popularly, oregano is believed to relieve coughs. But more than these therapeutic uses, oregano is now being… Continue reading A Profitable Venture from Oregano
How to Make Cough Candy Using Local Plant Extracts
Researchers of ITDI have formulated a cough candy using oils of ginger (Zinigiber officinale Rosc.) and “kalamansi” (Citrus microcarpa Bunge) and extracts from tamarind (Tamarindus indica Linn.) and “kalamansi”. The use of local plant products to substitute for the imported raw materials/ingredients in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals may help contribute to the reduction of prices… Continue reading How to Make Cough Candy Using Local Plant Extracts
How to Make Homemade Yogurt
Yogurt is regarded as a health food because it contains beneficial bacteria. However, yogurt is quite expensive. Locally made yogurt costs about P31, while imported brands (125 to 150 ml serving sizes) ranges from P45 to P65. But hey, one doesn’t have to spend much for yogurt. With basic kitchen equipment, thick wad of newspaper,… Continue reading How to Make Homemade Yogurt
Making Money in Meat Shop Business
A meat shop is a great business to start if you can find a suitable location. Meat will always be in demand and is consumed by almost everyone. It has also been observed that as a family becomes more affluent, people tend to consume less rice and more meat. Unlike simple buy-and-sell businesses, a meat… Continue reading Making Money in Meat Shop Business
Ubi Powder Business
Yam (Discolorea alata L.) commonly known as ubi is a main ingredient to the processed ubi powder. With about 300-600 species, this promising rootcrop grows abundantly in Central Visayas, Northern Mindanao, CARAGA, CAR and some parts in Luzon. This rootcrop is traditionally planted in March to June and harvested from December to February. The varieties… Continue reading Ubi Powder Business
Edible Landscaping – Do-It-Yourself Food Garden
Here’s a simple way to help take the pressure off your pocket, your environment, and your overall well-being: grow your own food. Well, that may not be a new idea for some of us anymore. For the longest time now, we’ve been told about the benefits of planting our own garden and growing our own… Continue reading Edible Landscaping – Do-It-Yourself Food Garden
Canning Jar Candles
Canning Jar Candles By Rachel Paxton Canning jar candles are very easy to make, make great gifts, and are only limited by your imagination! To start all you need are some narrow-mouth canning jars, wire ribbon, potpourri, votive candles, small glass votive candle holders, and craft glue or a hot glue gun.
25 Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Macaroni and cheese, also known as “mac and cheese“, “macaroni cheese” in British English, or “macaroni pie” in Caribbean English, is a common casserole consisting of cooked macaroni with a cheese sauce. Macaroni and cheese is often prepared using a packaged food mix such as Kraft Dinner.
Breakfast & Brunch Easy Recipes
They say breakfast is the most important meal. And eating a good breakfast is the best way to jump start your day. Now, DuPont and acclaimed chef and author Gail Greco have teamed up to develop a series of tasty and easy to prepare recipes. Plus, for those mornings when you have more leisure time… Continue reading Breakfast & Brunch Easy Recipes
Top Ten Cheesecake Recipes
Cheesecake is a dessert consisting of a topping made of soft, fresh cheese on a base made from biscuit, pastry or sponge. The topping is frequently sweetened with sugar and flavored or topped with fruit, nuts, fruit flavored drizzle and/or chocolate.