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  A c lassic Cuban dish, and one of the most popular. In spanish, the translation is means "old clothes", because the chuck roast is shredded until it resembles old rags of clothes. It is traditionally served with white rice . Serves 6 3 pound/1.35kg chuck roast 1 small onion (sliced) 2 tablespoons/30ml olive oil 1 cup/240ml red dry wine 1 large onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves (minced) 1 green bell pepper (chopped) 4 large ripe tomatoes (chopped) 2 tablespoons/30ml tomato paste 1 1/2 tablespoons/22ml ground cumin 1 bay leaf salt and pepper to taste Directions: Salt and pepper the chuck roast and lightly brown the meat in cooking oil in a large pot. Add 2 cups of water or enough to surround but not cover the meat. Add the small onion and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and allow to simmer for approximately 1 1/2 hours. Note the meat should be tender after this time, if not continue to simmer until it is. Remove from heat and let it cool. Shred the be

  We all have wellness goals we'd like to reach, but it can be challenging to keep them in mind and prioritize our health daily. From sticking to that perfect diet to maintaining a clutter-free home (and mind), it can seem overwhelming to get started. Fortunately, some simple tips and tricks can help us stay on track and reach our wellness goals. Keep reading as YaDa Chef shares essential advice below.  Setting Goals It can be challenging to know what goals to focus on and what types of plans to set. To be successful right off the bat, it will be essential to identify what area of your health and well-being you want to focus on. You should ask yourself questions such as: What do I want to improve? What do I need to work on? What would make me feel better? Setting goals that are too ambitious and difficult to reach can be tempting. Instead, it is better to set achievable goals that you can work towards. In addition, there are different types of plans that you can choose from. For

  I am not sure of the origin of the name or where this recipe came from.  It has been a staple of my Mother’s for many years. It is served every Christmas Eve during our Italian/Polish Celebration serve 4-8 1 pound/450g egg noodles  8-10 large eggs 1/4 cup/60ml milk (make it extra rich and add cream) 1/4 teaspoon/1ml ground pepper 1 tablespoon/15ml minced garlic 1 tablespoon/15ml Italian Blend Seasoning (substitute double amount of favourite fresh herbs) 2 cups/360g/450ml fresh grated parmigiana reggiano cheese butter or olive oil to “grease baking pan” Pre-heat oven to 325F/160C/Gas Mark 3 Cook noodles to package directions.  In a large bowl whisk eggs and milk until slightly frothy.  Add pepper, garlic, and italian seasoning stir or whisk until blended.  Fold in cheese.  Drain noodles.  Add to the cheese mixture.  Butter a baking dish 11 x 7 x 1.5 inches/ 28 x 18 x 4 cm baking dish.   Pour noodles into prepared baking dish.  Bake for 30 minutes.  Top may be crispy.  Eat hot, cold or

California's salmon face a range of environmental challenges. By   Elisabeth Sherman   A new  study  from UC Davis and the nonprofit CalTrout, predicts that oil spills, climate change, and droughts, could reduce the California  salmon , steelhead, and trout species by 50 percent in the next 50 years, and by an even greater 75 percent over 100 years. California's fish have humans to thank for their dwindling numbers. Climate change – caused by "human expansion of the greenhouse effect," according to  NASA  – is making it increasingly difficult for wild salmon, steelhead, and trout, to find the cold water habitats where they thrive. The researchers also blame dams that block the path of the fish back to their spawning grounds, and rapid urbanization in general, as further dire threats to their survival. Since an accompanying 2008 study was published on the state of the salmon population, their situation has not improved: The number of species expected to go extinct has

Tips for Working Remotely With Young Kids Working from home is hard enough, but add in the responsibility of taking care of a young child, and it can feel downright impossible. If you're a remote working parent of a toddler or baby, you're probably wondering how you will make it through the day—and the next few months or years.  We're here to help. In this post, YaDa Chef shares our top survival tips for remote-working parents of toddlers and babies. With our advice, you'll be able to establish a schedule, create a productive workspace, find activities for your kids, and more—all while getting your work done! Tips for New Moms Breastfeeding and Pumping If you're a new mom who is breastfeeding or pumping, there are a few things you can do to make life easier. First, invest in a good pump. There are many different pumps on the market, so do your research to find one that's right for you.  Second, create a schedule and stick to it as much as possible . This will h