Sunday, December 23, 2012

SUGAR FREE CANDY by B.W Clifford Inc.

Happy Holidays to all!!!

SUGAR FREE CANDIES added a milestone in celebrating CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR. And to have it on the record of candies this gum is different from the others.


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B.W Clifford Inc. is the leading company who offers the best selections of candies that are sugar free, the likes of hard sugar free chewing gum to soft sugar free gums.  Notice the SUGAR-FREE contain of their products, this discovery really helps us with our HEALTH.  TOO MUCH SUGAR is BAD FOR US!!!  Right?

We really enjoy eating candies.  Gums that are so sweet, it is the most well-known treats in centuries but this delicious treat has its own ending.  Think about our health, sweet are good with the young but for the adults specifically with diabetic history is another story, they are more sensitive in eating so sweet candies.

Most of their Soft SUGAR FREE CANDIES/GUMS that available online are sugar-free versions such as:

Trident Wintergreen is manufactured by Cadbury Adams.
Enjoy Trident Wintergreen 20 3 Packs for 60 total packs.


Dentyne Ice Peppermint 12's are a tasteful chewing gum best pick


HARD SUGAR FREE CANDIES from  LIFE SAVERS

Wrigley Extra Gum Fruit Sensations Sweet Watermelon

These treats not only lack of sugar but also have a few added calories that are great for our health, and enjoyed by people who have diabetes.  It is a way of welcoming NEW YEAR with a SUGAR FREE CANDY and GUMS, a resolution to have a healthier lifestyle.

Sugar-free candies are available by online shopping, visit B.W Clifford Inc.               

Friday, December 21, 2012

WINE GIFT BASKET THIS CHRISTMAS

It is easy to find great wines that are delicious regardless of years.  Some are made in tiny quantities that costs a fortune and some cost a little more but still offer too large or too small quality for the price.

These WINE GIFT BASKETS treat will be a hit during the party.   A classy and elegant gift that gives you quality but less in price.  These online gift baskets offer a wide array of wine basket to choose, wines that makes a suitable and delicious beginning for any get-together. It offers a unique and personal gift alternative that allows you to choose a type of wine that suit your taste and sense of art at the same time.

For your get together, serve wine as the center of your party.  This unique wine can take a variety of forms, from ultra-sweet to anything.  

Here are the guide to a handful types of their POPULAR WINE GIFT BASKET you'll want to try:


BV Century Cellars Duet Red Wine Gift Basket
We've paired a Cabernet and Merlot from Beaulieu Vineyards, one of the most popular wineries in America, with a bountiful selection of savory and sweet edibles. Enjoy these two flavorful, full-bodied wines with jack cheese, crackers, mustard, and much more.

Executive Selection Cabernet Quartet Wine Gift Basket
Rich in color, aroma and depth, Cabernet Sauvignon is our most popular wine variety. This collection of four carefully chosen California Cabernets is placed in our handsome leatherette magazine holder with a bounty of thoughtfully chosen gourmet food and wine accessories.


Show your appreciation with this wine gift basket from Wine.com

Online Wine Gift Basket can be a personal gift that is perfect way to celebrate any occasions!  If you prefer the convenience of an all-ready made wine basket, check out for more top-rated online WINE GIFT BASKET here!      

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

New Recipes for Christmas: Food and Drinks in the Philippines

Filipino Recipes is always served during Fiesta, Birthday, Anniversary and CHRISTMAS. But what is commonly prepared for Christmas in the Philippines that you can find in many Filipino households?


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Filipino Christmas Recipes the likes of LUMPIA, BIBINGKA, KARE-KARE, EMBUTIDO, LECHON KAWALI, HAM, CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD, and FILIPINO STYLE SPAGHETTI these are some of the TRADITIONAL FILIPINO RECIPES you can see during Christmas here in the Philippines.


Do you want to try NEW RECIPES this CHRISTMAS?  


It will make your Christmas cooking a bit easier.  Rooted from a cheap, quick and easy CHRISTMAS RECIPES.

TINY TWICE-BAKED POTATOES




  • 24 RED POTATOES (Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes)
  • 2   Tbs. oil
  • 2    tsp chopped fresh thyme or rosemary or oregano
  •        Salt and ground black pepper
  • 3    oz bacon (about 3 thick slices), cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 6    Tbs. thinly sliced fresh chives
  • 1/2 cup creme or sour creme
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

HEAT THE OVEN to 425°F.  Put the potatoes on a large baking sheet and toss with the oil.  Sprinkle with 1 tsp of the thyme (rosemary or oregano also works well with potato recipes), 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper and toss again.  Bake the potatoes until they feel perfectly tender when pierced with a skewer, 20 - 25 minutes.  Remove from the oven and let rest until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.  If not working ahead,increase the oven temp to 450°F.

CAREFULLY HOLLOW OUT each potato:  Begin by slicing off the top; use a small spoon or a melon baller to scoop out most of the flesh inside, transferring it to a large bowl.  Discard the tops.  Mash the potato flesh with a fork, then combine it with the bacon, 1/4 cup of the chives, the creme, the remaining 1 tsp thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.  Season to taste.

USING A SMALL SPOON and your fingers, fill the hollowed potatoes with this mixture; it should mound a bit.  Sprinkle  on the Parmesan cheese.

RETURN THE POTATOES to the 450°F oven and bake until the filling heats through, 8-10 mins.  Sprinkle with the remaining chives and serve warm.

MAKE AHEAD:  You can stuff the potatoes up to 2 days ahead; refrigerate wrapped in plastic.  Bring to room temp before the 2nd baking. 



SAUCY GRILLED CHICKEN WING



  • 2 lb chicken wings (about 10 whole wings), split at the wing joints (discard the wingtips or save for stock)
  • salt and ground black pepper
  • oil for the grill
  • Asian-Style BBQ sauce (yields enough for 2 lb wings)
HEAT A GAS GRILL to medium high or prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire. Season the wings with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.

RUB THE GRILL GRATE with oil.  Grill the wings, covered on a gas grill or uncovered over a charcoal fire, flipping every couple of minutes, until they're browned and crisps and completely cooked through, 20 mins.  If there are flare-ups, move the wings to another part of the grill. If the wings begin to burn at any point, reduce the heat to medium or transfer the wings to a cooler part of the grill.

AS THE WINGS ARE DONE, transfer them to a large bowl.  Stir the sauce and toss with the wings.  Serve immediately on a platter and with plenty of napkins.

ASIAN-STYLE BBQ SAUCE
  • 1/4 cup tomato ketchup
  • 2 Tbs soy sauce
  • 1 Tbs light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbs vinegar
  • Large pinch of crushed red bell pepper flakes
  • 4 scallions (both white and green parts),trimmed and thinly sliced
IN A SMALL BOWL, whisk the ketchup, soy sauce,brown sugar, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and half of the scallions. Reserve the remaining scallions to sprinkle on the wings after tossing.


FLANK STEAK SPIRALS


  • 1 lb flank steak
  • salt
  • 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tsp chili sauce or Tabasco sauce
  • 2 medium carrots, shredded ans squeezed dry in a paper towel
  • 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut in thin 2-inch long strips
  • 1 bunch scallions(dark green parts only), halved lengthwise if thick and cut into 2 inch lengths
POSITION A RACK about 6 inches away from the broiler element and heat the broiler to high.

CUT THE FLANK STEAK crosswise(against the grain) at a very sharp angle (about 30 degrees)to form thin slices of beef between 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick and about 2 1/2 inches wide; you should have about 12 long slices of beef.  Season the beef with 1/2 tsp salt.  Mix the hoisin sauce with the chili sauce and then brush on both sides of the beef.  Sprinkle the carrots, red bell pepper, and scallions with 1/4 tsp salt.  Arrange the scallions and pepper in an alternating pattern down the length of each strip of beef. Sprinkle the carrots over the scallions and peppers.  Roll the pieces of beef lengthwise into tight spirals and set them, seam side down, on heavy baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Brush the tops with some of the remaining hoisin sauce(you may not need all the sauce).

BROIL THE BEEF until it starts to brown(but doesn't burn)and is firm to touch, 4-6 minutes. Turn off the broiler but let the beef sit in the oven for another 3 minutes so that the inside cooks through; you can check by slicing into one of the thicker rolls. To serve, insert 2 or 3 toothpicks evenly down the length of each roll.  Slice between the toothpicks to get bite-size pieces.


SOCIETY PUNCH

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  • 2 medium lemons, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup brandy
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tea bags green tea
  • 3/4 cup dark rum, such as TANDUAY DARK RUM or EL DORADO
  • 1/2 small pineapple,peeled, cored, sliced 1/2 inch thick, and cut into small wedges
  • 1  750 ml bottle dry sparkling wine, such as WOODBRIDGE by Robert Mondavi or MARTINI , chilled
  • 6 cups sparkling water or carbonated water, chilled
PUT THE LEMON SLICES in a large bowl and pour the brandy over them.  Let macerate at room temperature overnight.

IN A SMALL SAUCEPAN, combine the sugar with 3/4 cup water and bring to a boil over high heat.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, 2-3 mins.  Remove from the heat, add the tea bags, and steep for 2-3 mins.  Discard the tea bags and let the syrup cool.

AT LEAST 3 HOURS and up to 6 hours before serving, combine the lemons, brandy, syrup, rum, and pineapple in a large pitcher or bowl. Refrigerate.


JUST BEFORE SERVING, pour the punch into a large chilled punch bowl with a block of ice.  Add the sparkling wine and sparkling water and stir gently.

Maybe some of you will try these recipes here or others might stick to traditional food for Christmas.  Some of these maybe a little harder, but I tried to give detailed instructions.  It's up to you guys, what is more important here regardless what food we served this Christmas, is the sense of TOGETHERNESS-as FAMILY!!! 



MALIGAYANG PASKO 
PO SA LAHAT!!!!!  

SALAMAT!!!

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