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Flair
Heavenly
Scents
by Fakhriani Kamarul Azman
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Heavenly Scents II
Here we are in this issue, dropping you a touch of Heaven in
total aroma serenity. As a continuation from the previous issue,
this issue we bring to you a concentration on the magnificent
honeysuckle and the ever anticipated Lemongrass.
Honeysuckle is a large, voluble shrub of the genus Lonicera. There
are over 300 species of honeysuckle in the Caprifoliaceous family,
found from Asia to North America. The shrub reaches heights of
20-30 ft (6-9 m), with thin, hairy branches. It has ovoid leaves that
range 1.2-3.2 in (3-8 cm) long by 0.6-1.6 in (1.5-4.0 cm) wide. The plant
flowers in late spring or early summer, depending on the species.
Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) blooms in the spring from
April to May, with fragrant white flowers touched with a shade of
purple that fade to yellow as they mature. The species of honeysuckle
that is found in North America, the United Kingdom, and western Asia,
Lonicera caprifolium, flowers in June. Generally, honeysuckle flowers
are 1.2-1.6 in (3-4) cm long, with an inner tube of approximately the
same length. All varieties of
honeysuckle are famous
for this tube, which is
extracted and sucked for
its sweet nectar. The shrub
also produces a black berry.
Despite the sweetness of
its fragrance and nectar,
the medicinal parts of the
plant are bitter, due to the
saponin in its stem, the 8%
tannin in the leaves and the
1% insitol in its flowers.
Usage:
- Works well as a detoxifier, and is best used for acute infections
and inflammations. As an alterative, which cleanses and purifies
the blood, and an antipyretic, which reduces heat with its cooling
properties, Japanese honeysuckle is best used for such ailments as
sore throats, swollen eyes, headaches, etc.
- Useful in treating acute illnesses, infections and inflammations. At
the onset of a cold, honeysuckle should be taken in combination
with chrysanthemum flowers. Several popular Chinese formulas,
such as yin chaio and ganmaoling, contain this herbal combination,
because it is a natural antibiotic.
- Honeysuckle can also be used to treat infections caused by
staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria.
- Honeysuckle should be used for acute conditions, and is not meant
to be used in the treatment of chronic illnesses.
- Honeysuckle works well against internal infections, and it can also
be used externally for skin irritation and infections. Honeysuckle
has been found useful in alleviating rashes ranging from skin
diseases to poison oak.
- For these types of skin ailments, honeysuckle is best used as a
poultice.
- For cuts and abrasions that may become infected, a honeysuckle
infusion can be applied externally. It is in treating skin infections
that the stems of honeysuckle are used.
Lemongrass is an aromatic
tropical plant with long,
slender blades that can
grow to a height of 5 ft
(1.5 m). Believed to have a
wide range of therapeutic
effects, the herb has been
used for centuries in South
America and India and has
also become popular in the
United States. Aside from folk medicine, lemongrass is a favourite
ingredient in Thai cuisine and dishes that boast a tangy, Asian flavour.
While there are several species of lemongrass, Cymbopogon citratus
is the variety most often recommended for medicinal purposes.
Native to Southeast Asia, lemongrass can also be found growing
in India, South America, Africa, Australia, and the United States.
Only the fresh or dried leaves of lemongrass, and the essential oil
derived from them, are used as a drug. Cymbopogon citratus, which
belongs to the Poaceae family of plants, is also referred to as West
Indian lemongrass. Not to be confused with lemon balm, which is
an entirely different herb, lemongrass is considered by herbalists to
have several useful properties, including antibacterial, antifungal,
and fever-reducing effects.
Usage:
- Like other essential oils, lemongrass is also used as a fragrance
enhancer in many perfumes, soaps, and detergents. While not
approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), lemongrass
reportedly has a wide variety of therapeutic effects.
- Lemongrass is one of the most popular plant medicines in Brazil,
where it is used to treat nervous disorders and stomach problems.
- In the Amazon, lemongrass is highly regarded as a sedative tea.
When taken internally, lemongrass has been recommended for
stomach aches, diarrhoea, gas, bowel spasms, vomiting, fever, the
flu, headaches and other types of pain.
- The herb (or its essential oil) may be applied externally to help treat
acne, athlete’s foot, lower back pain, sciatica, sprains, tendonitis,
neuralgia, and rheumatism. To treat circulatory disorders, some
authorities recommend rubbing a few drops of lemongrass oil on
the skin of affected areas; it is believed to work by improving blood
flow.
- Like many essential oils, lemongrass is also used in aromatherapy.
- Considered an antiseptic and astringent, essential oil of
lemongrass is also used by some people to cleanse oily skin and
help close pores.
- Some herbalists recommend mixing a few drops of lemongrass
with a normal portion of mild shampoo to combat greasy hair.
- Lemongrass essential oil can also be used as a deodorant to curb
perspiration.
- Last but not least, the herb has a strong reputation as an insect
repellent. It is an important ingredient in several products designed
to keep bugs at bay. Some authorities recommend rubbing the
crushed herb directly on exposed areas of skin to avoid insect bites
when enjoying the great outdoors.
Stay tuned for an in-depth on Saffron and Cinnamon, another two
Heavenly Scents in the next issue.
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Collector’s Items
Entering the Glassy, Chinese Classic
Chinaware, in direct definition is a hard, white, translucent pottery with soft glaze, known as
porcelain. It originated in China but is now produced in various countries. Its composition is of kaolin
and ‘petuntse’.
Though made from the same basic raw materials, china and porcelain differ in how they are processed.
Porcelain is often associated as being a European product. It is the result of a low temperature ‘bisc’
produced with a high temperature gloss. China on the other hand, is made from a high temperature
‘bisc’ using a lower temperature gloss. Generally, porcelain is greyer in appearance than china.
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Below are collections of Rare Chinaware collectables that can be found around the world:
Super set of 2 matched Japanese china plates with
raised relief accented with gold and perimeters whose
pinks and blues reflect the colours of the mid 20th
century when these plates were made. One has raised
relief of fruit hanging from a tree including apples, cherries, and
more, while the other depicts a bird sitting on a tree branch, leaves
falling off below. Each plate measures approximately 9.0” in diameter,
is marked on the back “Japan”, and come direct from a Coral Gables,
Florida waterfront estate. These look great either on a display stand in
a cabinet or on a nice wall shelf.
Pretty hand painted under glaze set of 5 Stetson china
plates in an exotic nature motif of green leaves and red
berries set against a white base and straight gray lines
that really make for an interesting design. The hand
painting is very well done and evokes a cheery, tropical feel. In 1946
Joseph W. Stetson, a designer of dinnerware, moved from Chicago to
take over the Illinois China Company that had been in operation in
Lincoln, Illinois since 1919. By 1955, Stetson claimed to be the largest
manufacturer of individual hand-painted ceramic dinnerware in the
United States. The plates are a nice size at 10.5” in diameter, and it’s
marked on the back with the manufacturer’s mark of the Stetson
China Co. of Lincoln, IL as well as “Copyright 1955” and “Hand painted
Under-Glaze”. These decorative plates are in very good condition and
are great to both display and use every day.
Rare set of green Royal China Colonial Homestead
dinnerware, always a collector favourite and direct
to you from a snowy Vermont country estate. From
top left, the pieces include 510.0” diameter dinner
plates with centre scene of pots over the fire and gun hanging on the
fireplace mantle, six 6.25” diameter bread plates with centre scene of
a spinning wheel, five 5.5” diameter and1.25” high berry bowls with
centre scene of a fireplace bellows, seven saucers 5.875” in diameter
with centre ring and bucket, and six tea cups with silhouette and
“God Bless Our House” inscription on the front measuring 2.0” high
and 3.5” in diameter. All the pieces are in very good condition, and
most pieces are marked on the bottom with the “Colonial Homestead
by Royal” mark, “Underglaze Patented”, “Circa 1750”, and “52B”.
Nice set of 5 Abingdon China plates with pink and
purple flowers, green leaf decoration and gold trim
border. The floral decoration is subtle and elegant,
with nice detail that adds to rather than overpowers
the pure white porcelain. Each of the set of 5 plates measure
approximately 10.25” in diameter and are properly marked on the
bottom “Abingdon Fine Porcelain China” and “Made in Japan.”
Outstanding set of 5 Sascha Brastoff coffee cups
and saucers c 1950s -1960s in a pattern and style
that’s very hard to find. We love the rich dark cream
coloured based glaze and the swirling abstract gray
that decorates the entire surface of both cup and saucer. Sascha
Brastoff had a full and eventful life that is reflected in his ceramic
artistry, and the decorative motifs found in his work range from
the whimsical to the erotic. The Sascha Brastoff ceramics factory
produced a wide range of products including vases, lamps, smoking
accessories figurines, dinnerware, and giftware. The most desirable
pieces are those with the full “Sascha Brastoff” signature, which this
set has, because they indicate that Brastoff personally designed and
painted those pieces. You couldn’t get a purer representation of the
finest Sascha Brastoff work, and all are properly marked with the full
Sascha Brastoff signature and California mark. The cups are a very
generous size at approximately 2.25” high and flaring out to 4.25”
in diameter, and the saucers are 6.125” in diameter. The entire set of
5 is in excellent condition, from a Westport, Connecticut waterfront
estate.
Originally owned by the great-grandmother of the
lady’s whose estate this set came from, this is a rare
German ‘lusterware’ set of 5 hot chocolate or espresso
cups and saucers. It has raised surfaces that give the
cups and saucers added design interest, but most of all is the beauty
of the ‘lusterware’ per say, especially the rare blue-ish-purple colours
trimmed in gold that make this obviously very expensive and high
quality set stand out. Each cup stands approximately 2.75” high,
2.25” in diameter and each saucer measures 4.5” in diameter, and
has a slightly curved outer edge trimmed in gold. Each cup features
the impressed mark “Germany”, is further decorated by vibrant and
realistic flowers, and leaves in a manner that you just didn’t see past
about the turn of the 20th century.
Extremely pretty German decorative plates from the
late 1940s / early1950s, with highly detailed painting
of fruits and nuts and trimmed in a terrific orange
colour reminiscent of the colour of Carnival glass.
These decorative plates have vivid colours and are
bright and cheery for any decor, and the open weave perimeter is a
technical achievement in china that always draws the eye. The plates
are in excellent condition and come in two sizes- 6.75” diameter and
9.75” diameter. Each set (6.75” or 9.75”) comes with two plates, one of
the apples and nuts and the other of the bananas and berries. Each is
marked on the back with the mark of Cico China, “Bavaria Germany”
and “U.S. Zone”, and all 4 are in excellent condition with no chips or
damage.
Pretty Johnson Brothers Windsorware English china
in the Garden Bouquet pattern, a terrific pattern
of summer flowers and wildflowers that reflect the
typical Johnson Brothers attention to detail. Both the
4.5” diameter saucer and the teacup, which is 2.25” high and 2.75” in
diameter, are fully marked with Johnson Brothers Windsorware mark
on the saucer and an impressed “England” on the cup.
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Gadgets
And what does technology
have instore for tomorrow…
Stylish MP3 Watch
Bluetooth Handsfree
Though not quite cutting edge, Boyounb Tech has
come out with a product that will allow you to use
Bluetooth technology for a hands free cell phone
headset without a Bluetooth-compatible phone. The
product includes a Bluetooth dongle that attaches to
the ear phone aperture of your cell phone and comes
in 4 colours with matching dongles. Runs for about
USD120 though if you want to use it with a Bluetooth
phone (and without the dongle) it’ll cost you USD60.
In an era when everyone is hurried and constantly
multi-tasking, even our jewellery is starting to do more
than one thing at a time. One company has successfully
designed a watch that, if you can believe it, is an MP3
player as well. You won’t have to carry your MP3 player
in your pocket or find a fashionable carrying case
because this handsome
watch will allow you to have
music right at your wrist. Not
only is it a great MP3 player
but it is a quality watch as
well. It has Citizen Quartz
movement, a silver dial and
an adjustable leather strap.
If you think the outside is
nice, you’ll like the inside
even better. Equipped with
256 MB of storage, 8.5 hours
of music and an easy to use USB interface. This watch
can be worn to dinner, to the office, while working out,
or out with friends, and you’ll never be without the
hour or the hottest tunes. The MP3 watch also has a
built-in Li-Ion polymer battery, which will play for 10
hours before needing to be charged.
Soundbug
This device, made in the UK has about the size of an
average computer mouse. Plug it into a stereo or mp3
player and put it on any kind of material. Put it on a
door and the door will make sound like a speaker.
If you put this cool gadget on a window, you will
even hear the sound on either side of the window.
Quality is ok, it is not as good as a normal speaker but
it might come in handy for those music lovers that
love to travel. It requires 3 AAA batteries and has a
energy saving function. Batteries should last up to
4 hours. Features three-position switch: off, soft and
loud. 75-db output (depending on surface). Connect
2 Soundbugs together for stereo sound and double
the impact. With its sleek dimensions of 95mm
(length) x 50mm (width) x 35mm
(depth). It also only weighs 180
grammes (including batteries).
Can be used with any sound
device that uses a 3.5mm jack
(MP3 player, CD player, Walkman,
PC, Laptop etc).
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Talking Beer Mug
Hey all you beer lovers out there! You need the Talking
Beer Mug. This mug will make sure you never let it go
empty. How you ask? It is simple, it talks to you. I can
see it now somebody who has had a few too many
beers to drink will be carrying on a conversation
with their mug. The Talking Beer Mug repeats three
different phrases, “Your beer is running
dangerously low”, “Cheers”, and my
favourite “Refill immediately –
danger of sobering up”
(with warning siren)!
This great gift is only USD28.
Golf Dust
Are you looking to improve your golf swing?
Are you trying to learn to hit the ball right
on the sweet spot of the club? If so then
you might want to check out Golf Dust. Golf
Dust is an impact indicator so you know
exactly where your club is hitting the golf
ball. This will allow you
to adjust your stance,
grip, club length and
various other factors
to make sure you are
making correct contact
between the ball and
the club. Golf Dust is very easy to use. Simply
spray it on the head of your club and then
swing away. Afterwards look at the club
and you can clearly tell exactly how you
hit the ball. With the correct adjusts and
practice, Golf Dust can help you improve
your swing, improve you accuracy and
length of your drives and pitches. Clean
up is easy too. Simply wipe your club with
a cloth and the Golf Dust comes right off.
Golf Dust is great whether you are on the
course or practicing on the driving range. Try
it out today.
Visiball Golf Ball Finder Lenses
Most of us hate to admit that sometimes
when we are golfing we do lose an occasional
ball. Since we are not all professional golfers
and can’t afford to lose our precious balls, you
might want to check out the Visiball Golf Ball
Finder Lenses. You will never have to waste
time out on the course looking for a stray
ball again. Simply put
on the Visiball lenses
and you will find your
ball in no time. These
glasses are designed
to block out most
ambient colours so
the light reflected off a white golf ball is
emphasized and easier to find. Whether in
the trees or in tall grass your ball will glow
like it is under a black light.
These amazing glasses come in two styles,
Wraparound and Fit-Over lenses that can be
worn over your prescription lenses. When not
searching for your golf ball, keep the glasses
stored in their case, which conveniently
attaches to your golf bag.
Automatic Golf Tee
Practice makes perfect, and with the
Automatic Golf Tee you can practice your golf
swing over and over and over again. So what,
you say, I can do that on the driving range.
But with the Automatic Golf Tee your ball will
be teed perfectly every time and you never
have to change your stance. This golf gadget
holds up to 35 golf balls and with the tap of
a lever, it will tee your ball for you. You can
practice chipping, driving or putting and you
will never have to lose your footing or bend
down to set up another ball.
The Automatic Golf
Tee does not even
require a power
source. To operate it
all you need to do is
lower the arm with
your club and this
gadget will lower another ball right onto the
tee. Built to be usable by both right and lefthanded golfers, the Automatic Golf Tee will
give you hours of practice. Weighing only 2
pounds you can take it with you anywhere.
The Golf Game Simulation Set
We know there are some die hard golf fans out
there living in areas where it is impossible to
play all year round. Now you can play any day
of the year and any time of the day, whether
it is raining cats and dogs or the middle of a
blizzard. The Golf Game Simulation Set uses
motion-sensing technology to allow you to
practice your swing and improve your golf
score no matter the conditions of the day.
All you have to do is connect the sensor
unit to the TV and place it on the floor. Then
use the special club that is equipped with a
metal oxide semiconductor camera and take
a swing. Whether you want to drive or putt
the camera sends the information through
the sensor to your TV screen. Moreover,
it
gets
better!
The Golf Game
Simulation
then
provides a lifelike
picture of your ball
and measures your
Style
Looking Good in your game...
swing, translating it into realistic power and
control. As a golf lover, you will have a great
time playing the 18-hole course, which even
includes bunkers, water hazards, and rough.
Other features included in the on-screen
simulation is a target range, putting green
and 3 different playing modes. Every golfer
who wants to improve their swing and better
their golf score needs to practice every day,
no matter the weather, with the Golf Game
Simulation Set.
Swiss Army Golf Tool
Here is a little tool no golfer should be
without. It is the
Swiss Army Golf
Tool and it comes
with a high quality
monocular. We all
grew up with Swiss
Army knives and know about the quality of
their tools and knives. Well now, you can take
that same great quality on to the golf course.
The Swiss Army Golf Tool features a divot
repair tool, a single sided knife, scissors, bottle
top opener, and holder for ball markers. This
is a very handy little tool to add to your golf
bag. Do not forget it comes with a monocular
so you can zoom in on the exact lay of your
last drive.
The GOLO Golf Dice Game
Is your golf game a little off these days? If
so maybe you need a break. Try this fun
game on your off days or while relaxing in
the clubhouse. The
GOLO Golf Dice
Game is golf in a cup.
It is great for golfers
and non-golfers of
all ages. It is easy to
learn and fun to play.
It comes with 9 dice representing 9 holes
and features birdies, bogeys, pars, and the
dreaded “others” just like the real thing. You
even have to make decisions to play it safe or
go all out just as if you would on the course.
Golf gadgets
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Gleanings
Holidaying at the SEA…
What is a vacation? Is it simply packing the kids and taking a trip to
another country or town for a couple of days? Or is it trying to make
business and pleasure meet in order to save those extra dollars? For
those who truly understand the meaning of
a vacation would know that spending that
extra dollar in order for some comfort and
luxury would pay off, as you treat your body
and soul to extraordinary relaxation… that
you sure do deserve.
Aside from the norm of a single destination,
this issue, we would like to take you on
a cruise to several locations in a single
vacation with the ever-famous star cruises
that offers fantastic eastern Mediterranean
Fly Cruise packages.
For those who have not heard of cruise
vacations, it is basically, enjoying a sea-
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by Gunaprasath
bedded holiday. What is so interesting about that? Well, a lot
actually. Imagine being on a 42,000 gross tonne ship with 740 wellappointed cabins with a passenger capacity of 1,480 lower berths.
Measuring 216m long and 28m wide, she
has 8 restaurants and bars, 7 entertainment
outlets, meeting facilities and a host of sports,
health and recreational facilities.
The new packages provide an excellent
holiday option to visit destinations rich in
history, culture and tradition while offering
a world-class cruise experience at the same
time. The Eastern Mediterranean itineraries
encompasses a 16-day package followed
by a combination of other itineraries in
time to come. Passengers, who have been
accustomed to cruise vacations can take
comfort in the familiar warm Asian hospitality
as you relax to excellent on board services.
DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS
Valletta (Malta)
Strategically located on Mount Sceberras,
overlooking the Grand and Marsamxett
harbours is Valletta, the capital of Malta is an
icon of baroque architecture. Strategically
located on Mount Sceberras overlooking the
Grand and Marsamxett harbours, it is steeped
in history, culture and religion. Among the
notable highlights are the Grand Co-cathedral
of St. John, the monastic church of the Knights
of St. John, the Grand Master’s Palace, Mdina,
the famed walled city, War and Archaeology
museums.
Olbia (Italy)
Enjoy quiet respite at the historical basilica of
San Simplicio, to the sophistication of elegant
Porto Cervo or shop for woodcarvings, bitter
honey, beautiful lace and carpets. The choice
is entirely yours!
Naples (Italy)
This vibrant, exciting and beautiful city is
located at the foot of Mount Vesuvius and offers
some of Italy’s best shopping and dining. Visit
picturesque Sorrento and the ruins of ancient
Pompeii or take a boat to the beautiful and
captivating island of Capri.
Santorini (Greece)
The whitewashed villages built into the sides of
cliffs have made this volcanic island one of the
most widely photographed places in the world
and is commonly believed to be the location of
the lost city of Atlantis.
Messina (Italy)
Discover a remarkable myriad of ancient
Moorish and European influences that includes
Baroque architecture, Greek temples and
ruins, Arab-style Norman churches and Roman
mosaics. This third largest city on the island of
Sicily also boasts of sweet treats to its visitors
such as marzipan, pastries, cannoli, gelato,
cassata and other Arabic creations.
Rhodes (Greece)
Discover Rhodes, the third largest island in
Greece and experience the warm hospitality of
the islanders, its natural beauty and historical
attractions of a colourful past.
Alexandra (Egypt)
Named after its founder, Alexander the Great,
Alexandria stands as Egypt’s main port, and
second-largest city. It is the port of exploration
of Cairo and the ancient sites of Giza (pyramids),
Memphis and Sakkara.
Piraeus (Greece)
The Parthenon and the Theatre of Dionysus
at the Acropolis are just two of the numerous
ancient sites in this city dating back 7,000 years.
The city’s lively Monastiraki Market is also worth
a visit.
Istanbul (Turkey)
Spanning two continents, this ancient city is a
romantic mix of new and old where east meets
west. Shop for bargains at the Grand Bazaar
or visit the amazing Hagia Sophia. Unique
art, architecture, cuisine, nightlife, history and
culture. You will find it all in what was once the
capital of the Ottoman Empire.
Iraklion (Greece)
Although located on the Greek island of Crete,
Iraklion offers a unique wealth of Venetian
architecture from their rule in the 13th century,
which includes the restored ruins of the Palace
of Knossos Greek, Armenian churches and
mosques.
Izmir (Turkey)
Turkey’s third largest city has a long and
colourful history dating back to the third
millennium BC when it was known as Smyrna.
Often called the “Pearl of the Aegean”, Izmir
is blessed with beautiful beaches amidst the
ancient ruins of great civilisations, mosques
built as early as the 16th century, churches,
parks, a myriad of art and culture. Entertainment
activities and shopping for unusual antiques
can be found at the Kemeralti Market.
Corfu (Greece)
A lush island with quaint cafes, sandy beaches,
tranquil villages, Byzantine churches and
Ventian fortresses, surrounded by dramatic
blue waters.
Rome, Civitavecchia (Italy)
Bask in the glory of the city that once was the
capital of the world’s most powerful empire.
Don’t miss the Vatican, the Spanish Steps, the
Colosseum and the Pantheon.
Dubrovnik (Croatia)
An excellent example of a medieval city
with remarkable history, Dubrovnik offers
magnificent churches, stone walls, squares and
plazas seemingly around every corner. Explore
the popular and very beautiful Old City area.
La Spezia (Florence/ Pisa)
A quaint town with buildings and streets of
old Italy, nested in the breathtaking Gulf of the
Poets and surrounded by vineyards, terraced
hills and a picturesque coastline. Highlights
include the magnificent Duomo, Ponte Vecchio,
Signoria Square and priceless art treasures at
Uffizi Gallery.
Once you have experienced an experience on board this fascinating holiday,
there is not a doubt that you would be looking forward to your next sea-bedded booking. Anchors away…
* Pictures courtesy of Star Cruises
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Small Bites
Super Snack Foods
Healthy snack ideas for your hungry stomach.
For many of us, snack time is when we lose control of our diets, either by overeating, or by indulging in high-fat, high-calorie foods. This
often happens because we allow ourselves to get too hungry and then, unable to stop ourselves from overeating.
To avoid getting too hungry, we recommend always carrying a healthy, portable snack with you when you know you will be out on the run
without easy access to healthy food choices. Here are some super snack food ideas:
Directions
Put the sour cream or cream
cheese, yogurt, and dressing mix
in a medium mixing bowl. Stir
together with a wooden spoon. If
using cream cheese, beat with an
electric mixer on medium speed
until smooth. Serve dip with cutup vegetables. Makes about 2
cups (32-tablepoon servings).
Nutrition facts per serving:
calories: 11, total fat: 0g,
saturated fat: 0g, cholesterol:
0mg, sodium: 80mg,
carbohydrate: 2g, fibre: 0g,
protein: 1g
Prep: 5 minutes
Ingredients
1 8-ounce carton fat-free dairy
sour cream or one 8-ounce tub
cream cheese
1 8-ounce carton plain fat-free
yogurt
1 0.4-ounce envelope Ranch dry
salad dressing mix (does not
contain buttermilk solids)
Cut-up vegetables
Directions
In a blender container, combine
the frozen banana pieces, desired
fresh or frozen berries, orange
juice, and yogurt. Cover and blend
until smooth. To serve, pour into
glasses. If desired, garnish with
fresh mint and additional berries.
Makes 2 (8-ounce) servings.
bananas in a freezer container or
plastic bag. Use the frozen banana
pieces right from the freezer for
this fruity shake.
Berry Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
1 small banana, peeled, cut up,
and frozen
1/4 cup fresh or frozen assorted
berries (such as raspberries,
blackberries, and/or
strawberries)
1 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons vanilla low-fat
yogurt
Fresh mint (optional),
Fresh berries (optional)
Ingredients
4 cups sweetened oat square
cereal or brown sugar-flavored
oat biscuit cereal
2 tablespoons butter or
margarine, melted
1 cup dried cherries and/or light
raisins
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
Dash salt
Directions
In a 15x10x1-inch baking pan
combine cereal and almonds. In
a small bowl stir together melted
butter, apple pie spice, and salt.
Drizzle butter mixture over cereal
mixture; toss to coat.
Ingredients
3 7- or 8-inch tortillas
1 5.2-ounce carton Boursin
cheese
4 ounces thinly sliced cooked
roast beef, ham, or turkey
1 tablespoon mayonnaise or
salad dressing
12 large fresh basil leaves
1/2 of a 7-ounce jar roasted
sweet red peppers, cut into
1/4-inch wide strips
Fresh basil leaves (optional)
a layer of the large fresh basil
leaves to cover cheese. Divide
roasted red sweet pepper strips
among the tortillas and arrange
over the basil leaves 1 to 2 inches
apart. Top with meat slices.
Spread 1-teaspoon mayonnaise
or salad dressing over the meat
on each tortilla.
plastic wrap and cut each of the
rolls into 1-inch slices (make
diagonal slices, if desired).
Garnish with additional fresh
basil leaves, if desired. Skewer
each of the cut tortilla rolls on
frilly picks or on short decorative
skewers, if desired. Makes about
24 pinwheels.
Roll up the tortillas tightly, jellyroll
style, enclosing the filling. Wrap
each roll in plastic wrap. Chill the
tortilla rolls in the refrigerator 2 to
4 hours to blend flavours.
Nutrition facts per serving:
calories: 52, total fat: 4g,
saturated fat: 2g, cholesterol:
5mg, sodium: 58mg, iron: 2%,
carbohydrate: 2g, fibre: 0g
protein: 2g, vitamin A: 1%,
vitamin C: 14%, calcium: 0%
Veggies Dip
Prep: 10 minutes
Oat and Nut Crunch Mix
Prep: 10 minutes; Bake: 20
minutes; Cool: 30 minutes;
Stand: 30 minutes
Tortilla-Basil Pinwheels
Prep: 20 min; Chill: 2 to 4 hours
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Directions
Spread each tortilla with one-third
of the Boursin cheese or semi soft
cheese with garlic and herbs. Add
Test Kitchen Tip:
Keep frozen bananas on hand
by placing peeled, cut-up, ripe
Bake in a 300 degree F oven about
20 minutes or until almonds are
toasted, stirring once during
baking. Cool in pan on a wire
rack for 20 minutes. Stir in dried
To serve, remove the rolls from
the refrigerator. Remove the
Nutrition facts per serving:
calories: 121, total fat: 1g,
saturated fat: 0g, cholesterol:
2mg, sodium: 18mg, iron: 3%,
carbohydrate: 28g, fibre: 2g,
protein: 2g, vitamin A: 3%,
vitamin C: 116%, calcium: 6%
cherries. Cool completely. Store
in a tightly covered container at
room temperature up to 1 week.
Makes 20 servings (5 cups).
Nutrition facts per serving:
calories: 83, total fat: 3g,
saturated fat: 1g,cholesterol: 3mg,
sodium: 63mg, carbohydrate:
12g, fibre: 1g, protein: 2g
vitamin C: 0%, calcium: 3%, iron:
14%, starch: 1 diabetic exchange
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Seen & Heard
VVIPs in Full Swing
This quarter saw a myriad of VVIPs including
YAB Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Razak accompanied
by his wife YABhg Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor.
Also present were the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur
- YBhg Datuk Haji Ruslin Haji Hasan, Deputy
Minister of Internal Security - YB Dato’ Mohd
Johari bin Baharom, Secretary General of
Ministry of Home Affairs - YBhg Tan Sri Aseh Bin
Haji Che Mat, President of NCWO - YBhg Prof
Dato’ Dr Sharifah Hapsah, and various other
luminaries who took a well-earned time-out on
our beautiful greens.
Arrival of YAB Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Razak, flanked by YBhg Prof Dato’ Dr
Sharifah Hapsah during the National Council of Women’s Organizations
(NCWO) Charity Golf Tournament 2006 as well as the launching of the
NCWO Building Fund
YABhg Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor (far left), officiating the launch of the
NCWO Building Fund
YAB Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Razak (3rd from right), with delegates from
NCWO waiting to tee-off
YAB Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Razak (2nd from left) sharing a joke with his wife
(3rd from left) and officials from NCWO
Golf mates… (left to right) YBhg Datuk Haji Ruslin Haji Hasan, YB Dato’ Mohd
Johari bin Baharom, YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Danny Tan and YBhg Tan Sri Aseh Bin
Haji Che Mat during the VVIP Golf Persahabatan 2006
Now who is going to be my partner?
The winning smile of YBhg Tan Sri Dato Danny
Tan (left)
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Good show! YBhg Tan Sri Aseh Bin Haji Che Mat (left)
and YB Dato’ Mohd Johari bin Baharom (right)
PK Poh (left) receiving his prize from YB Dato’
Mohd Johari bin Baharom (right)