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I am a British expat living in South Florida. My travels include South East Asia, Australia and most recently South America.
My all time favorite quote is: "Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious" by Peter Ustinov.
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Ft Lauderdale, Florida
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Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Health, Travel
Schools I've Attended
Johnson & Wales University
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A.S Culinary Arts
Job Positions I've Held
Banquet Chef, Line Cook, Sous Chef
Companies I've Worked For
Marriott International, Starwood Hotels and Resorts
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The edible fruit of this tropical tree, native to parts of the Upper Amazon, is included in the diet of many indigenous people and is also a mainstay of the Amazon red squirrel. Commonly known as wild mango, sanchamangue, piton or sancha mango (botanical name Grias neubertii), the fruit and bark are used in traditional medicine. Wild mango is a good source of antioxidants from food for those who live in or near the Amazon rainforest.
This article is about the tropical fruit known as ice cream bean, botanical name Inga edulis mart. The ice cream bean tree has long been utilized by Amazonian indigenous tribes, from Brazil to Colombia, as a important source of food, fuel, shelter and medication. The fruit of Inga edulis species is highly nutritious and a source antioxidant rich flavonoids.
Camu camu (Myrciaria dubia) is the edible fruit of a tropical lowland tree that is native to central and western regions of the Amazon Basin. This tropical fruit of the Myrtle family, related to feijoa, jaboticaba and clove, makes a tasty, slightly sour, juice that is packed with vitamin C. In fact, camu camu contains more vitamin C than any other plant; up to 30 times more than any citrus fruit.
This article is about the history and uses of palm oil and palm kernel oil. The nutritional value of palm oil and the effect of industrial refinement on nutrition. The saturated fat content of palm oil. Palm oils uses in processed foods. Facts about hydrogenated palm oils and a modern healthy alternative known as enzymatic interesterification or EIE.
Cultivated for over 2000 years, the walnut tree produces an edible fruit nowadays primarily valued for food but formerly also used to produce dyes and medicines. Although there are about 15 species of walnut the most common varieties are the English walnut, black walnut and the butternut or white walnut. This tree nut is low in saturated fat, high in fiber and protein. It is also a source of antioxidant rich phytochemicals.
Sunflower seeds are a popular healthy snack food, but more importantly the source of sunflower oil. The oil produced from sunflower seeds is rich in essential fatty acids, antioxidants and minerals such as potassium. Sunflower seeds were probably first cultivated in Mexico.
Almonds are one of the most versatile foods available and also the most nutritious. Almonds are a cholesterol lowering food and source of antioxidants. Almond milk aids digestion and relieves heartburn.
Sweet chestnuts (Castanea spp.) were once the only source of food for many people in southern Europe during the winter months. Chestnuts are highly nutritious, being a source of vitamins, fiber and antioxidants.
About turmeric, botanical name Curcuma longa; textile dye from antiquity, food additive, herbal remedy and a superfood, packed with antioxidants.
About true cardamon (Elettaria cardamomum) and false cardamon (Amomun). The history of cardamon, gastronomical uses and nutrition, including minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals .
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