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Here are today’s five thing to know about Banana Split The banana split was invented in 1904 at Strickler’s Drug Store in Pennsylvania. A banana split starts with a banana split lengthwise, topped with scoops of ice cream, assorted syrups and finally whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. A banana split is an ice cream-based dessert. In its classic form it is served in a long dish called a boat. A banana is cut in half lengthwise (hence the split) and laid in the dish. There are many variations, but the classic banana split is made with scoops of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream served in a row between the split banana. Foodimentary personal chefs and event catering Miami + Miami Beach + Fort Lauderdale + Palm Beach info@yadachef.com | 954-367-YADA (9232) www.yadachef.com fort lauderdale catering and personal chefs

YaDa Chef feels the kitchen is a sanctuary. It is also a great place to create a feeling of self sufficiency and accomplishment. Preparing for and cooking delicious, homemade food is a very therapeutic activity. Senior citizens can especially benefit from planning dishes, shopping for ingredients, and preparing their own meals. Even if the they are unable to accomplish these tasks alone, cooking with a caregiver is very enjoyable and will provide companionship as well.  Shopping can be fun, and it is a great way to socialize and get some exercise Classes can be focused on reintroducing menu planning and repurposing left overs, saving money.  Specific recipes will be taught that “please the senior.palate”. Courses will be partly aimed at teaching healthy cooking and eating skills. Classes also soothe stress, build self-esteem and curb negative thinking by focusing the mind on following a recipe. Psychologists say cooking and baking are pursuits that fit a type of therap

This is the perfect summertime and picnic salad. It has no dairy products, is easy t assemble and is tasty. Have as a starter or as a main with crusty bread and a chilled prosecco or rose wine. Serves 4-6 For the lemon oil: 1/2 cup/125ml extra-virgin olive oil 1 lemon, zested For the pasta: 1 pound/450g bow tie pasta 2 tablespoons/15ml olive oil 2 shallots, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 16 ounces/450g frozen shrimp salad shrimp ( you can use fresh if you have it 1/4 cup/60ml lemon juice (about 2 lemons) 1 lemon, zested 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 ounces/85g arugula/rocket Large handful chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Directions For the lemon oil: Combine the olive oil and the lemon zest in a small bowl and reserve.  Make pasta according to package directions. Defrost the shrimp, or if using fresh place in boiling seasoned water until just pink. In a large bowl, add the olive oil, shallots, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and peppe

1988  Uprising in Myanmar Begins The pro-democracy uprising began as a student protest in Burma’s capital city, Yangon. Hundreds and thousands protesters came out on the streets to protest against the one-party rule by General Ne Win. The protests lasted for over a month and were violently put down by the government. They ended after the State Peace and Development Council, a group of senior military officers took over the government in a coup and installed a military junta. The uprisings get their name from the date the protests began - August 8, 1988. 1974  Nixon Announces His Resignation The 37th President of the United States, Richard Nixon’s resignation came as a response to the Watergate Scandal. The scandal erupted after it was revealed that the Nixon government was involved in the cover-up of a break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate Complex. The revelations prompted the Congress to initiate impeachment proceedings against Nixon. His r

If a fruity pie is your answer to a delicious dessert, then you will LOVE this one! The following recipe, we used four different   types of berries. Use what you can find, either frozen or fresh - there is no right or wrong answer. If you like your pie more tart than others, play with the amount of lemon juice. Add more of it if you like. Decrease the amount of sugar. Baking is only as fun as you make it. This pie recipe will serve eight people. In the real world, more like six. This is what you will need: 1 cup of sugar 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour 3 cups berries (preferably a mixture of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry and strawberry) 1 large apple, cored, peeled and grated 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice pie crust for a 9 inch pie, bottom and top 3 tablespoons unsalted butter sugar for sprinkling This is what you do: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, mix your sugar and flour together. Add berries and apple as well as the lemon juice

Looking for a healthy way to get more from your garden? Like to know your food is free of the pesticides and other   nasties that are often sprayed on commercial crops? Re-growing food from your kitchen scraps is a good way to do it! There’s nothing like eating your own home- grown veggies and there are heaps of different foods that will regrow from the scrap pieces that you'd normally throw out or put into your compost bin. It’s fun. And very simple … if you know how to do it. Just remember … the quality of the “parent” vegetable scrap will help to determine the quality of the re-growth. So, wherever possible, I recommend buying local organic produce, so you know your re-grown plants are fresh, healthy and free of chemical and genetic meddling. Leeks, Scallions, Spring Onions and Fennel You can either use the white root end of a vegetable that you have already cut, or buy a handful of new vegetables to use specifically for growing. Simply place the white root end i

You can use any previously cooked fish. This was originally made from leftovers in the fridge. Serves 4 1 pound/450ml cod fillet 2 tablespoon/30ml olive oil 1 large egg, lightly beaten ½ bunch thinly sliced scallions 2 tablespoon/30ml mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard 6 tablespoon/90ml rice crumbs 3 tablespoons/45ml chopped fresh parsley 3 dashes hot sauce 1 teaspoon/5ml sea salt ½ teaspoon/2ml black pepper Preheat oven to 400F/204C/GasMark 6 Rub fish with half of the oil.  Place fish on a sheet pan dish. Bake fish 10-12 minutes. Remove fish, keeping the oven on.  Break into pieces in a large mixing bowl.  Combine the fish with the egg, scallions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, rice crumbs, parsley, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.  Using a ¼ cup/60ml scoop. Form into patties.  Place on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or cakes are firm.   Serve with roast sweet potatoes and vegetable

National Raspberries N’ Cream Day is observed annually on August 7th.  With Raspberry season in full swing, what better way to celebrate with this simple and delicious treat. "When our garden produces an abundance of raspberries, we know it's time to make this fruity frozen dessert," reports Diana Leskauskas of Chatham, New Jersey. "It's super in the summertime...and a treat throughout the year made with frozen raspberries." —Diana Leskauskas, Chatham, New Jersey INGREDIENTS 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, partially thawed 1 cup sugar 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 cup half-and-half cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract DIRECTIONS Place raspberries in a blender; cover and pulse until chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in sugar until dissolved. Stir in remaining ingredients until blended. Pour mixture into cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to the manufacturer’s directions. Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing heads

This flavorful pasta salad is hearty and delicious. If you don't have chopped fresh dill, a few teaspoons of dried dill weed would work as well. It's easy to prepare and makes a good main dish or side dish for summer meals. This is a flavorful pasta salad, perfect for an everyday lunch with soup, or serve it as a side dish at your next cookout. Make this salad with cavatappi pasta, macaroni, rotini, or similar pasta shapes. What You'll Need  8 ounces/225g cavatappi, macaroni, or rotini pasta 1 can (6 to 7 ounces/170-198g) tuna, flaked and drained 3 tablespoons/45ml finely chopped red onion 2 cloves garlic, mashed and finely minced 1/4 cup/60ml finely chopped red bell pepper 3 tablespoons/60 chopped fresh dill 4 teaspoons lemon juice 3/4 to 1 cup/185-250ml mayonnaise 3 tablespoons/45ml sour cream 1/2 to 1 cup/125-250ml sliced grape tomatoes Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste How to Make It  Cook the pasta in boilin