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These 4 Foods Will Help You Calm Your Anxiety

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2 years ago

March 15, 2022

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Overcoming anxiety without medications involves making lifestyle changes, and that includes changing your diet.

There are foods that will help cure anxiety and foods that will contribute to anxiety, and by choosing the right foods, you can drastically cut down on the amount of anxiety you experience – and possibly improve your mood.

Below are some food that would actually calm your nerves;

Oat Meal

There’s no doubt that oatmeal is very healthy, it as a healthy breakfast meal that can help calm anxiety. It contains serotonin.

Milk

Yes milk is great for your teeth, bones and muscles. It contains the vitamins B2 and B12 and a large dose of protein so this cool beverage relaxes you sustainable and quickly too.

Oranges

Now this is the vitamin power house which is really good for warding off and reducing cold. This amazing fruit also helps to lower cortisol levels and blood pressure.

Turkey

Turkey contains an amino acid called tryptophan which releases serotonin to the brain which makes you feel so calm and a bit drowsy.

Spinach

Many people do not like spinach but its time that we realize that we need to load up this vegetable in our diet because it contains magnesium which regulates our cortisol level.

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How To Make Honey Butter Dinner Rolls

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6 hours ago

July 6, 2024

Adaeze Okechi

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These soft, sweet honey butter dinner rolls are the perfect way to elevate any meal! This delightsome goodness is perfect for Sunday dinners, and special occasions and holidays.

They’re surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Plus, they’re so delicious that you’ll be making them again and again.

Brushing them with honey butter sauce after baking takes them to the next level. These delightful rolls are perfect for any occasion, from Sunday dinners to holidays and special events.

These dinner rolls are guaranteed to be a family favourite! The secret lies in the honey butter sauce, which creates soft, buttery rolls that melt in your mouth.

Want your rolls to rise faster? Heat some water in a heat-safe dish and place it in your cold oven on a lower shelf. The heat and steam will help activate the yeast and speed up the rising process.

Why you’ll love these honey butter dinner rolls

They’re Irresistible! These rolls are so delicious, that they’re practically habit-forming. You won’t be able to stop at just one!
They’re the ideal addition to any special occasion or holiday meal. They’ll add a touch of sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth goodness to your dinner table.
Get ready for a delightful combination of soft and fluffy. These rolls have an incredible texture that practically melts in your mouth.
The honey butter sauce is the star of the show! It adds a burst of flavour and richness that will have you wanting more.
This recipe is mixer-free! No need to worry about extra equipment.
As long as you can spare an hour and a half (or even more) for rising, you’re good to go. Plus, baking them is a breeze – they take less than 15 minutes!
These rolls can be prepped in advance! Make them days or even weeks before you need them, and simply bake them fresh when you’re ready to serve.

What you’ll need to make Honey Butter Dinner Rolls:

For the rolls:

All-purpose flour: This is the base for the fluffy dough.
Warm whole milk and warm water: These activate the yeast and create a moist dough.
Softened butter (room temperature): This adds richness and flavour to the rolls.
Monk fruit sweetener or sugar (the recipe uses monk fruit): Choose your preferred sweetener for a touch of sweetness.
Envelope of active dry yeast: This helps the dough rise for light and fluffy rolls.
Egg (room temperature): This adds richness and helps bind the dough together.
Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavour of the rolls.

For the honey butter sauce:

Softened butter (room temperature): This creates a smooth and spreadable sauce.
Honey: The star ingredient! Honey adds sweetness and a touch of floral flavour.
Confectioners’ or powdered monk fruit or sugar: This ingredient (choose your preferred sweetener) adds a touch of sweetness and helps thicken the sauce for a perfect drizzle.

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Let’s Bake Honey Butter Dinner Rolls, step-by-step

Get ready to make these amazing honey butter dinner rolls from scratch! Here’s a detailed guide:

1. Gather and prep:

As with most recipes, prepping your ingredients makes things easier.
First, we’ll activate, or “proof,” the yeast. In a bowl, combine warm water with the yeast packet and 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon of your chosen sweetener (monk fruit or sugar). Stir it all together and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. This activates the yeast.

2. Make the dough:

Once the yeast is proofed, add it to a large bowl with the warm milk, beaten egg, softened butter, and the rest of your chosen sweetener. Use a whisk to combine everything. Don’t worry if the mixture isn’t perfectly smooth – small butter lumps are okay.
Now, add the flour and salt. Use clean hands to mix everything until it forms a dough ball. The dough might be a bit sticky.

3. First rise:

Lightly oil another large bowl and place your dough ball inside. Cover it with plastic wrap and find a warm, quiet spot for it to rise. Let it sit for at least 45 minutes to an hour, or until it doubles in size.

4. Make the honey butter:

While the dough is rising, prepare your honey butter sauce. Simply combine honey, butter, and powdered sweetener (or powdered monk fruit if that’s what you choose) with a spatula. Set this mixture aside for later.

5. Knead the dough:

Once your dough has doubled in size, gently punch it down with your knuckles to release the air. Flour a pastry board and transfer the dough there. Knead the dough with your hands until it becomes smooth and elastic.

6. Roll and shape the dough:

Divide the dough into two equal balls. Set one aside for now. Lightly flour your rolling pin and pastry board or mat. Roll out one dough ball into a large square, similar to pizza dough.
Use a pastry cutter to cut the dough square into small rectangles. You can aim for roughly 16 rectangles, or more if you prefer smaller rolls. Grease a large baking dish (ideally 9×13 inches or bigger) to prepare for baking.

7. Brush and second rise:

Take your honey butter mixture and lightly brush it over each dough rectangle. Now, roll up each rectangle and place it in the greased baking dish.
Repeat this process with the remaining dough ball.
Once all the rolls are shaped and placed in the dish, cover them with plastic wrap and let them rise again in a warm spot for another 45 minutes to an hour, or until they double in size.

8. Bake and enjoy!

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Take off the plastic wrap from your baking dish. Bake the rolls for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they’re golden brown on top.
While the rolls are hot out of the oven, brush them with any leftover honey butter sauce.
Serve your delicious, warm honey butter dinner rolls alongside your main course.

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Helpful tips for making Honey Butter Dinner Rolls:

The dough might feel a bit sticky before its first rise, but that’s completely normal. Just make sure to grease the bowl before placing the dough inside for rising.
After the first rise, use your knuckles to gently punch down the dough. This helps release the air trapped inside, leading to better results.
Don’t forget to flour your pastry board or mat before kneading the dough. This will prevent sticking and make the process easier.
The recipe uses monk fruit sweetener, but feel free to substitute it with regular sugar if that’s what you prefer.
Avoid over-kneading your dough. Knead only until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Make sure to let your dough rise for a second time after shaping the rolls. This allows them to become light and fluffy before baking.
Keep an eye on your rolls in the oven. To avoid burning, set a timer for 15 minutes. Remember, baking times might vary depending on the size of your rolls or your oven’s specific settings.
If you’re unsure if your rolls are done baking, you can use the toothpick test! Insert a toothpick into the centre of a roll. If it comes out clean, your rolls are good to go! If it comes out with raw dough clinging to it, bake for a few more minutes.

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Guinness World Records Deactivates Its ‘Cookathon’ Category

Published

3 days ago

July 3, 2024

Reporter

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After an earlier attempt by Chef Failatu Abdul Razak fell short, they launched a second attempt at a Guinness World Records ‘cookathon’ record on February 1st. This time, Chef Ebenezer Smith took centre stage. He set up his cooking station in Spintex and spent the next 35 days, a total of 820 hours, continuously creating culinary delights.

Chef Smith’s impressive feat sparked excitement in Ghana, with hopes of setting a new West African record. This comes on the heels of another record-breaking attempt by Afua Asantewaa for a singing marathon. Ghana seems to be on a roll when it comes to attempting Guinness World Records!

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However, things took a turn. GHone TV, a Ghanaian television station, contacted Guinness World Records. In an email response, Guinness World Records cleared the air about Chef Smith’s claim.

The email stated,

“No, this is not true at all. He does not hold the GWR title and that is not our certificate. The current and true record holder is: The longest cooking marathon (individual) is 119 hr 57 min 16 sec and was achieved by Alan Fisher (Ireland) in Matsue, Shimane, Japan, from 28 September to 3 October 2023.”

Guinness World Records (GWR) also revealed that the cookathon record category is no longer active.

They explained that GWR sometimes deactivates records for various reasons. For example, they stopped judging the “fastest violinist” record in 2017 because they couldn’t ensure the quality of the violin playing.

“As a good rule of thumb—if you can’t measure, weigh, or count it—then it’s probably not a record!” is GWR’s mantra for discontinuing records and applications.

Guinness World Records deactivates its “cookathon” category after it seems to have inspired an unstoppable frenzy in certain parts of the world. In Ghana, one contender, displaying a certificate as the new record holder, claims to have cooked for more than 30 days. pic.twitter.com/jM6QjL1usX

— Bright Simons (@BBSimons) July 3, 2024

Things got messy after Chef Smith, also known as Millennium Chef, held a press conference to announce himself as the record holder for the longest cooking marathon. Reports say security personnel in police and military uniforms arrived and chased him out.

Apparently, Nana Boroo, who might have sponsored the event, brought them due to a possible disagreement with Chef Smith, possibly a broken contract.

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How To Bake Original Shortbread Cookies

Published

7 days ago

June 30, 2024

Adaeze Okechi

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Are you a cookie lover? Do you like shortbread cookies? If you’ve ever dreamt of enjoying those melt-in-your-mouth, melt-in-your-heart shortbread cookies but thought they were complicated to make, think again!

These crumbly delights boast a rich history in Scottish baking, dating back centuries. But fear not, because despite their impressive lineage, homemade shortbread cookies are surprisingly achievable for bakers of all levels.

The beauty lies in their simplicity. You only need a handful of basic ingredients – most likely already sitting in your pantry – to create a batch of these buttery perfection.

Here’s a breakdown of the ingredients you’ll need for your delicious homemade shortbread cookies:

225 grams (1 cup) of unsalted butter: Make sure your butter is softened at room temperature for easier creaming.
100 grams (1/2 cup) of granulated sugar: This will add the perfect amount of sweetness to your cookies.
280 grams (2 1/4 cups) of all-purpose flour: This is the base that will give your cookies their crumbly texture.
(Optional) 1/4 teaspoon of salt: A little bit of salt can actually help enhance the flavor of your cookies, but it’s totally up to you.

Now that you have your ingredients gathered, let’s get baking!

Irish Shortbread Recipe

Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating these melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies:

1. Warm up the oven

Get the baking mood going by preheating your oven to 325°F (160°C). While your oven reaches the perfect temperature, grab a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. This will save you time and frustration later – no one wants to wrestle with stuck-on cookies!

2. Creamy magic

In a large bowl, combine your softened butter and sugar. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, or a good old-fashioned wooden spoon with some elbow grease, cream the mixture together until it becomes light and fluffy.

This step is important because it incorporates air into the dough, which is the secret weapon behind those melt-in-your-mouth cookies we all love. Imagine tiny air bubbles throughout the dough, creating a light and airy texture – that’s what you’re aiming for here.

3. Building the dough

Now, it’s time to gradually add the flour and a pinch of salt (if you’re using it) to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. A helpful trick is to start by adding half the flour, mixing it well until there are no streaks of flour remaining.

Then, incorporate the rest of the flour and continue mixing until everything comes together and forms a firm but pliable dough. Remember, you don’t want a sticky mess – a dough that’s slightly firm but still easy to handle is ideal.

4. Getting creative

Here comes the fun part – shaping your dough! Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. If you have cookie cutters in fun shapes, this is your chance to get creative. Roll out the dough to about ½ inch thickness and use your cookie cutters to create unique shapes.

Don’t have cookie cutters? No problem. Simply press the dough into an ungreased baking pan (think an 8-inch square pan) and prick it all over with a fork. This will create tiny holes for even baking and prevent the dough from puffing up too much.

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5. Chilling out (optional)

If you have some extra time on your hands, consider chilling the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This step helps the cookies keep their shape during baking, resulting in clean edges and a more uniform look. But if you’re short on time, you can skip this step and proceed straight to baking.

6. Baking time

Place your shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheet, or if you pressed the dough into a pan, pop the whole pan in the oven. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

Remember, shortbread cookies shouldn’t be dark brown; they should maintain a pale color with a hint of golden brown around the edges. Resist the urge to overbake – that’s the enemy of a perfectly soft and crumbly shortbread cookie.

7. Allow the shortbread cookies to cool

Once the cookies are done, take them out of the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet or in the pan for about 10 minutes. This allows them to set a bit before you transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

If you baked a large piece of dough in a pan, cut it into squares or bars while it’s still warm, but not too hot to handle.

8. Store your delicious shortbread cookies

These delightful cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to several weeks. So go ahead, bake a big batch and share them with friends, family, or simply indulge in a homemade treat yourself. You deserve it after all that baking magic.

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