Friday, April 13, 2012

The Best Way To Grow, Miracle-Gro® Expand 'n Gro™ Concentrated Planting Mix



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EnG Product Shot.png It is time for us to start being honest with ourselves, for the most part, growing up many of our ancestors had it harder than we did and so therefore they worked harder than we have too. How many of us out there have or had Grandparents who had beautiful gardens full of lively plants, vegetables, herbs and remarkable flowers that were far more breathtaking than any painted landscape could possibly be? These days, we don’t always allow ourselves enough time to take a moment and actually smell the flowers let alone attempt to grow them in our own homes.

With the cost of fuel constantly playing war with our pocketbooks, which in turn effects how much we pay for food, the time is now to start growing and cultivating our own gardens and take back control over what we eat and what is put into each and every ingredient we use. Expand ‘n Gro™

We have been growing our own herbs, peppers, fruits and vegetables over the last few years and have recently begun planting massive citrus and avocado trees on our property. To say the least, watching them grow is an amazing feeling especially when you can actually enjoy the fruits of your labor. We always state on The Supreme Plate, that in order to get the best results you should always use “The Right Tool, For The Right Job,” this instance being no different we want to talk about how wonderful of a product we found in the Miracle-Gro® Expand ‘n Gro™ Concentrated Planting Mix. After picking up some very healthy trees from our local nursery, we took them home and planted them according to their instructions using Miracle-Gro® Expand ‘n Gro™ Concentrated Planting Mix. Within a week we literally saw a tremendous amount of new growth and bright green vibrant leaves that just screamed of great things to come. If your wondering what made us choose Miracle-Gro® Expand ‘n Gro™ Concentrated Planting Mix, we read up on it and saw that it says it feeds for up to 6 months, significantly improves soil for multiple years (a great thing when you live in one of the worst drought facing areas in America, year after year) and its all natural fibers hold up to 50% more water than basic potting soil. By expanding up to 3x its normal size once water has been added, its like giving your plant a healthy dose of all natural steroids. What that basically means to us as consumers is less spent on buying foods at the local grocery store, more money in pockets and healthier foods on our plates.





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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

ROTD: Curried Chicken & Rice Soup




Fresh out the kitchen and perfect for this chilly day comes the Recipe Of The Day: Curried Chicken & Rice Soup. Everyone by now should know the benefits a hot bowl of soup can provide especially when having to face cold weather all day long.
This Chicken Soup & Rice Recipe is packed with nutrients and more importantly flavor which help to keep you fueled up all day long.

Its also great to make the night before you really want to have it and let the flavors come together overnight in the fridge. This right here is no Soup from a can, this is that real deal.
Enjoy.
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Monday, April 9, 2012

Biscayne Steak, Sea & Wine, Brings South Beach To Las Vegas


Las Vegas – Oftentimes when people wax the philosophical about what great spots they have vacated too or what fascinates them, you will be told about a dining location that one must not miss out on. Food and its supernatural powers can either make or break an entire trip. How many times have you heard someone return from a vacation to hear, everything was great but the food was horrible. Let us put it bluntly, when the food sucks, everything from that point on might as well not even have happened.

The city of Las Vegas knows this fact and that is why they have become the ultimate dining hotspot within the last decade. The Gastronomical /Culinary crazed monster that has overtaken the World is leaving an incredible mark in the hearts and stomachs of millions of people night after night in the city where anything goes and for the right price anything can be had.

Seared Tilapia w/ Lemon Asparagus & Spicy Mint Gremolata


Using quality equipment is key to creating great dishes. That is to say, you don’t always need to go out and purchase the most expensive piece of cooking equipment, but more importantly a piece that can withstand time and rigorous use. When cooking your Tilapia, make sure that your non stick skillet is very hot, this will ensure that only a minimal amount of oil is needed. Your fish for once doesn’t actually have to be swimming to be ok. By using a few different fresh herbs and the hints of citrus as a topping, the fish will pack the perfect amount of heart healthy nutrients as well as a some great flavors to either start or finish off the day.

Ingredients:
2 lb thin, tender asparagus, trimmed
3 TBS coarsely chopped mint leaves
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
½ tsp finely grated lemon zest
Juice from 1 large Lemon
Few dashes of crushed red pepper flakes
2 tilapia fillets (around1 lb), halved
Kosher Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 TBS extra virgin olive oil, plus 4 tsp oil for drizzling

Directions:
Put a steamer basket in a large pot over 1-inch of boiling salted water.
Add the asparagus; cover and steam until it is crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
After you remove the Asparagus dash with Kosher Salt, course ground black pepper & Lemon Juice to taste.

In a small dish, stir together the mint, garlic, lemon zest and pepper flakes, this makes a great condiment called a Gremolata, which also goes perfect atop of Carne Asada and things of the grilled nature.

Brush the tilapia with 1TBS oil; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add 2 tilapia fillets to hot pan; cook, turning once, until opaque throughout, 5 to 7 minutes total.
Transfer to plates. Repeat with remaining tilapia.

Serve the tilapia with the asparagus; garnish with Gremolata mixture.
Drizzle the asparagus and fish with olive oil, if desired.



Sunday, April 8, 2012

Making Moves Never Fakin Moves

Keep an eye on this guy. Ya never know when some life saving lessons may be bestowed upon you and Tray is full of them. A great businessman and good friend, look for more on him in the near future.

Test post from the road...

Lobster Bisque & a Michelada

Soulful Sundays "Mind Power" - James Brown


King James... The Godfather.

Soulful Sundays "Walking Into Sunshine" - Central Line


So many classics used this, but what first comes to mind is LL Cool J's "Jinglin' Baby"

Soulful Sundays "Daisy Lady" - 7th Wonder


How many circles were busted open to this??
A true Hip Hop / Breakdancing / Break Beat Classic.

Sunday, April 1, 2012

The Food Holidays of April 2012


April is home to numerous #FoodHolidays that allow us to eat the healthier, more natural foods that are found in abundance this time of year. With the weather being as off as it has been the last few months, added to the constant increase in the cost of fuel, the prices have raised dramatically while the availability of certain foods has diminished quite unnaturally.
It is in times like these that we must band together and help each other get what we need to survive as well as grow physically, mentally and spiritually.

April is:
National Florida Tomato Month
National Food Month
National Soft Pretzel Month
National Soy Foods Month

National Bake Week, begins the 1st Monday in April
National Baked Ham w/ Pineapple Day is on Easter (whether March or April)
National Egg Salad Week is the 2nd week of April
National Hot Cross Bun Day is on Good Friday (whether it be  in March or April)

April 1         National Sourdough Bread Day        
April 2         National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day
April 3         National Chocolate Mousse Day
April 4         National Cordon Bleu Day
April 5         National Caramel Day
April 5         National Raisin & Spice Day
April 6         National Caramel Popcorn Day
April 7         National Coffee Cake Day
April 8         National Empanada Day
April 9         Chinese Almond Cookie Day
April 10        National Cinnamon Crescent Day

April 11         National Cheese Fondue Day
April 12         National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
April 12         National Licorice Day
April 13         National Peach Cobbler Day
April 14         National Pecan Day
April 15         National Glazed-Spiral Ham Day
April 16         National Eggs Benedict Day
April 16         Day of the Mushroom
April 17         National Cheeseball Day
April 18         Animal Crackers Day
April 19         Garlic Day
April 19         National Amaretto Day

April 20         National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day
April 20         Lima Bean Respect Day
April 21         Chocolate Covered Cashew Truffle Day
April 22         National Jelly Bean Day
April 23         National Cherry Cheesecake Day
April 23         National Picnic Day
April 24         National Pigs in a Blanket Day
April 25         National Zucchini Bread Day
April 26         National Pretzel Day
April 27         National Prime Rib Day
April 28         National Blueberry Pie Day
April 29         National Shrimp Scampi Day
April 30         National Raisin Day






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