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Hi All, send in your delicious entries to the<a href="http://ahalalfoodie.blogspot.com/2013/06/ramadan-friendly-recipes-ii.html" target="_blank"> Ramadan Friendly Recipes </a>event hosted at my other food blog <a href="http://ahalalfoodie.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">the halal foodie</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Recently I was introduced to the deliberateLife magazine by its founder Fay Johnson, who asked me to review it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Fay was born in South Africa and emigrated to the San Francisco Bay Area at a young age. She has lived and worked in Hungary, India, Ethiopia, Kenya, the United States and South Africa. She holds a B.A. from UCLA in International Development and a Master’s degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from Georgetown University.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> The reason I had an instant connection with the magazine was the name "deliberateLife", after-all isn't that what we all are trying to do, make good choices for ourselves and our families - loved ones. <br /><br /> Well...so, of what I saw, the thing that appealed to me the most is the substance and simplicity of the magazine, the choice of content , it all conveys just one thing --- this is not just another new magazine, <b>its a resource for those seeking to live differently while balancing the normal demands of modern life,</b> totally worth your time and money.</span><br />
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<b id="internal-source-marker_0.59835494752042" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange; font-family: inherit;">Hi Fay, How are you doing?</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’m well, thanks. I appreciate the opportunity to share a little about deliberateLIFE.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">The pleasure is mine, So tell us about yourself and how did you come up with this magazine?</span></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I have traveled to nearly 30 nations, and spent the last ten years working in the social change space, as a human rights campaigner, congressional staffer, humanitarian, and consultant. I am passionate about building a better tomorrow and have dedicated my life to finding solutions to challenges facing our global community. I’ve investigated human rights abuses, written and lobbied for better laws, and worked on the ground in crisis situations to get people basic things like food and water. </span><br /><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These varied experiences taught me one thing - change comes down to the choices of individuals. Whether they be politicians, soccer moms or business people, it has always been the choices of individuals (sometimes in chorus) that determine the outcome of a situation. I have spent much of my time focused on international poverty issues, but am equally interested in how I can make good choices in my daily life to have an impact. I have often wished that I had a list of ‘to-do’s’ curated by experts who did the research for me, that I could follow to have a positive (or at least not a negative) impact on the world.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> I have also longed to see the stories of amazingly deliberate people told to a wider audience.</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Is this what the deliberateLIFE magazine does?</span></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span style="color: orange;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">deliberateLIFE is a lifestyle publication built from the premise that there are busy people who care, and they will make a difference when given good information and practical choices. ‘Deliberate living’ is about recognizing the ripple effect that our lives have, and choosing to make thoughtful choices because of this reality. At the core of the magazine is the certainty that the choices we make matter in our own lives and the lives of many others, most of whom we may never see. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We won’t try to convince readers to spend all day in a yoga studio, start an organic farm, or quit their day job to traverse the globe. It is our hope to inspire and challenge our readers with fun, practical ideas about making deliberate choices that positively impact our world.</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span style="color: orange;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">No. deliberateLIFE is a lifestyle publication. It is true that we research products, places,and issues... to name some areas. But all of us are moved by stories. We capture the images, stories and sometimes live interviews with people who move us to action.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">What was your inspiration behind the name of the magazine and what does your logo symbolize? </span></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When thinking of the name, I wanted to accurately convey the heart of the magazine. Deliberate means “done consciously and intentionally, to engage in long and careful consideration”. I believe in the benefits of being thoughtful about how we live our lives. We aren’t people seeking to be perfect, to somehow come to a point of knowing all the right things to do that would make us the perfect citizens, neighbors, parents, friends. We can’t be perfect but we can be thoughtful and deliberate about the choices that we make in our life. </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The logo symbolizing what I hope this community will grow to be - interconnected, organic (the spokes are actually branches or twigs), and something that creates forward movement (like a wheel). </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Thats amazing, tell us about your first issue?</span></span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The first issue is an introduction to the concept of deliberate living (as we see it) and to the magazine. In it readers will find our manifesto which talks about the world that we want to build, a statement of what “we the deliberate” believe. Articles cover </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">how to determine what foods are in season, the end of time management, avoiding an ‘overstuffed’ life, and tips for getting hold of one's finances. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Readers will also find articles about work. In this issue we look at the company GreenToys and how they are choosing to run their company. In each issue we will look at a</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> global challenge and discuss it from a local and global perspective.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> In issue one we look at </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">homelessness in the US, Jamaica and Kyrgyzstan.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> And for those with wanderlust souls, the </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">travel section highlights Cape Town, South Africa. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><u>In the February/March issue readers will also find new sections: ‘Engage’ which will highlight ways for people to give back in-person, ‘Think’ is our review of books and movies, and our ‘Kids Corner’ has specific tips for parents. </u></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">Ricotta Cheese - 15 oz</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">1/4 C sugar</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">4-5 C Milk<br />2-3 tbsp. sweetened condensed milk</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">1 tsp cardamom powder</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">1/4 C Sugar or more to suit your taste</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">few strands of Saffron/Zafran<br />1/2 tsp Kewra Water/ rose water</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Sliced Almonds / Pistachios for garnish</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">In a heavy bottom vessel , heat milk on medium low heat, stirring occasionally, till it thickens or reduces to half . Add sugar, cardamom powder,condensed milk and saffron.Cook for a few mins. Turn off the heat, let it cool slightly , now add kewra water. Let it cool completely and refrigerate till ready to use. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><br />Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F.</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">In a mixing bowl, whisk together the ingredients for patties ,ricotta cheese and sugar. Mix well. Grease a 8X8 glass baking dish, pour the ricotta cheese mixture and bake for </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">25 - 30 minutes or until ricotta cheese looks pale yellow and has turned slightly golden at the edges. A way to test if ricotta is ready to take out of the oven , would be to insert a toothpick and see if it comes out clean. Let it cool completely.</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Now with a round cookie cutter, cut small round patties, you could also cut squares if you like.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Arrange the baked ricotta rounds in the serving dish, pour the cooled milk mixture and refrigerate for at least half an hour. Serve chilled.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Enjoy !</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Notes:</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">You could make the milk mixture and the ricotta rounds at least 3 days in advance. Remember to store them </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">separately</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">Mix them the day you would like to serve them, so they don't be too soggy or break apart.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">You could also use half and half or evaporated milk or even add some heavy cream for added richness.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">I used a glass baking dish, but you could use any, the baking time may vary in that case </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">Also if you want you patties thinner use a bigger baking dish, baking time may vary if you do.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">Adjust the quantity of sugar and flavoring to suit your taste, you dont have to add the exact amount mentioned in the recipe, you could make it more sweeter, use less /more of cardamom or kewra</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">Sending it to Jagrutis,<a href="http://www.jagrutidhanecha.com/2012/09/event-announcement-grand-festive-feasts.html" target="_blank"> Grand Festive Feasts event.</a></span></div>
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Rahinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12323255817508063823noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969326846787621390.post-71295076378258985022012-09-06T10:46:00.000-04:002014-08-31T13:11:10.798-04:00Date and Grape Chutney<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Ingredients :</b><br />
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25- 30 seedless Grapes,, chopped<br />
10-11 Medjool dates,deseeded and chopped, you can adjust the quantity to suit your taste<br />
1/2 tsp. Cumin seeds<br />
1 tsp. Red chilli powder<br />
Raisins<br />
Salt to taste <br />
Jaggery (gur),grated 1/4 cup <br />
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Dry roast cumin seeds, cool and powder. Cook together grapes and dates along with few drops of water till the grapes are completely mashed. Add red chilli powder and roasted cumin powder, raisins and cook for five minutes. Add salt and jaggery and mix well till the jaggery is completely dissolved and well blended. Serve at room temperature.<br />
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I followed the recipe as is and made no creative changes, turned out good. Definitely good for a break from the good ol tamarind and date chutney.<br />
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As dates are considered a power food I am sending this to Jagrutis<a href="http://www.jagrutidhanecha.com/2012/08/announcing-jco-event-super-foodssuper.html" target="_blank"> Super Foods Super Power event </a><br />
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