http://www.momzoo.com/rss/Blogs http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1899/ http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1899/ Practical tips to improve your mood Stop Dieting! Losing too much weight too quickly may result in a weight loss that is initially impressive but, before you know it, progress may start to slow down, stop and be overtaken by weight gain. A lot of any initial weight loss is water and the body's metabolism responds to a quick weight loss by slowing down in an attempt to adapt to this lower energy intake. It is possible that this slower metabolic rate will be accompanied by mental changes in depression. Dieting puts a lot of stress on an individual and it demands a lot of self control. This in turn results in disturbances in our emotions and can change how we think and feel about ourselves. Adopting a healthy eating regime is the best way to prevent the pitfalls of stringent dieting and the best way to brighten your outlook for the long term. Learn the art of distraction When you feel that moment coming on when you just 'have to have something', and that ‘something’ is in the form of a typical naughty but nice craving, try the following: Fight that urge to binge on the nearest junk foods - grab a piece of fruit or a yoghurt! Go for a walk - take the children if necessary Put some music on Drink a glass of water - often thirst and hunger signals become muddled Run yourself a bath and take time out Inspire yourself - treat yourself to a healthy food magazine Curl up with a gripping novel and be whisked away into another world. Make long-term changes to your lifestyle instead of crash dieting We know how difficult it can be to eat well when you're juggling one hundred and one tasks in any given day. But there are some changes you can make to your lifestyle which aren't short-term fixes - they will help you to really appreciate the benefits of taking the time out to prepare and enjoy your food. Things like lowering your alchohol consumption and regulating your blood sugars by eating more slow-release carbs rather than quick-fix sugar-laden snacks will make you look and feel so much better. Here are some more general tips: Don't forget to eat breakfast and make it substantial. Try our porridge recipe Eat slowly - don't bolt down your meals Eat regularly - don't leave it so long between meals that you get ravenous. Even those of us with the best willpower will dive for the biscuits if we get to this state If mealtimes are a mad rush and you always feel that your time is spent seeing to the children or to your husband, try preparing yourself something the night before and save it for a quiet moment Educate yourself about healthy eating and try to re-train the way you eat. You may soon begin to cut down or cut out sugary foods altogether Try shopping on-line. This helps avoid the temptation of buying the types of foods that bring your mood down Plan ahead and stock up on mood boosters. Create a tin of healthy snacks eg. dried fruit bars, nuts/seeds. Stock up on tins of oily fish Snack on foods with a low Glycaemic Index (GI) that release their energy slowly (see 'Foods that boost your mood' section) Experiment with new recipes – you may grow to love eating this way. Involve the kids and make home-made pizzas instead of buying the frozen type, for example. They will love choosing and putting on their own toppings. Remember! Enjoy what you eat and don’t deny yourself that occasional treat. Be kind to yourself – you deserve it! have a nice day Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:08:45 -0500 http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1898/ http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1898/ Baby Health Care: Toddlers Taking care of your toddler may seem simpler in some respects than taking care of a newborn simply because he can do so many more things on his own. However, there are still several things you should keep in mind when taking care of your toddler's health. Feeding You probably began introducing solid foods when your baby was between four and six months of age. Hopefully, you waited a few days before introducing each new food. While you still need to be aware of the risk of food allergies, you need to focus more on the risk of your toddler putting something in his mouth that could be a choking hazard. Be sure you steer clear of giving your child grapes, hard candy, popcorn, hotdogs, nuts, etc., and watch out for small objects that he can access. Skin Care Your toddler still may suffer from diaper rashes occasionally, but because she is more mobile, she is likely more at risk of sunburns. Make sure you apply a baby sunscreen of at least 30 SPF to protect her delicate skin. Diapering Once you begin potty training your toddler, there are a variety of products available to make the job a little easier. Instead of diapers, you might want to use disposable training pants that are easy to pull up and down. Your toddler may love the novelty of being in control herself! Sleeping Although your toddler may have slept through the night for several months, he may now be waking at night and crying for you. He will have to learn to settle himself back to sleep, and he can't do this if you run to his bedside every time he cries. Instead, give him a chance to settle himself back to sleep on his own before you check on him. Illness Toddlers are notorious for feeling fine one second and running a full-blown fever the next. You should pay attention to your child's temperature, of course, but you should pay even more attention to how she acts. If she is whiney and listless, she may be sicker than her temperature indicates. Don't hesitate to call your doctor. have a nice day   Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:08:10 -0500 http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1897/ http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1897/ Banana Cookies Recipe Ingredients 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, room temperature1 cup of sugar1 egg, room temperature1 cup of mashed bananas (about 2 ½ large bananas)1 teaspoon of baking soda2 cups of flourpinch of salt1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon of ground mace or nutmeg1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves1 cup of pecans (walnuts and chocolate chips are fine alternatives) Method 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. 2 In a bowl, mix the mashed bananas and baking soda. Let sit for 2 minutes. The baking soda will react with the acid in the bananas which in turn will give the cookies their lift and rise. 3 Mix the banana mixture into the butter mixture. Mix together the flour, salt, and spices and sift into the butter and banana mixture and mix until just combined. 4 Fold into the batter the pecans or chocolate chips if using. Drop in dollops onto parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until nicely golden brown. Let cool on wire racks. Makes about 30 cookies. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:08:09 -0500 http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1896/ http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1896/ All about BLood Pressure Garlic: Garlic is very effective in lowering blood pressure.Take 2-3 raw garlic cloves a day. It slows down the pulse rate and relieves the symptoms of dizziness, numbness and shortness of breath and formation of gas within the digestive system.     Indian Gooseberry: Indian gooseberry is also very effective in controlling high blood pressure.     Lemon: Lemon is also very effective food in controlling high blood pressure.It helps in maintaining capillary fragility.     Grapefruit: Grapefruit is useful in preventing high blood pressure.   Watermelon: Watermelon also safeguards against high blood pressure.The seeds of watermelon also can be dried and roasted and taken in liberal amounts.     Rice: Rice is low-fat, low-cholesterol and low-salt content is very good for people suffering from high B.P. who have been advised salt-restricted diet.Particularly brown rice having calcium soothes and relaxes the nervous system and helps relieve High B.P symptoms.     Potato: Boiled potatoes are very valuable in lowering high B.P. Boiled potatoes absorb very little salt and thus are very useful.Potatoes are rich in Potassium and not sodium salts and magnesium present in potato is also beneficial.     Parsley: Parsley is very useful in high blood pressure.It helps maintain the blood vessels .Parsley can be taken as a beverage by simmering 20gms of fresh parsley leaves gently in 250 ml of water for a few minutes.Drink this several times a day.     Vegetable Juice: Raw vegetable juices, especially carrot and spinach juices, taken separately or in combination, are also beneficial in the treatment of high B.P If taken in combination, 300 ml of carrot juice and 200 ml of spinach juice should be mixed to make 500 ml and taken daily.If taken separately, one glass should be taken twice daily, morning and evening.     Cut down on these: Cut down on salt, cholesterol, fat, tea, coffee and alcohol intake to keep a tab on high blood pressure.   Don't repress your feelings: Don't repress your feelings, talk about them to friends and exercise regularly. have a nice day Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:08:39 -0500 http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1895/ http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1895/ BRAIN DAMAGING HABITS 1. No Breakfast People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level. This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration. 2. Overeating It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power. 3. Smoking It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease. 4. High Sugar consumption Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development. 5. Air Pollution The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency. 6. Sleep Deprivation Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells. 7. Head covered while sleeping Sleeping with the head covered increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects. 8. Working your brain during illness Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain. 9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage. 10. Talking Rarely Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brainHave a good day Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:08:09 -0500 http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1894/ http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1894/ 7 Foods to Keep You Young 1: Olive oil Olive oil also contains polyphenols; powerful antioxidants that may help prevent age-related diseases. 2: Yogurt Yogurt is rich in calcium, which helps stave off osteoporosis and contains “good bacteria” that help maintain gut health and diminish the incidence of age-related intestinal illness. 3: Fish Fish is an abundant source of omega-3 fats, which help prevent cholesterol buildup in arteries and protect against abnormal heart rhythms. 4:Chocolate Cocoa unusually rich in flavonals which helps, maintaining youthful blood vessels lowers risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and dementia. 5: Nuts Nuts are rich sources of unsaturated fats, so they offer benefits similar to those associated with olive oil. They’re also concentrated sources of vitamins, minerals and other phytochemicals, including antioxidants. 6: Wine Red wine contains resveratrol, a compound that likely contributes to its benefits—and, according to animal studies, may activate genes that slow cellular aging. 7: Blueberries Compounds in blueberries (and other berries) mitigate inflammation and oxidative damage, which are associated with age-related deficits in memory and motor function.have a nice day  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 04:08:52 -0500 http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1893/ http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1893/ How To Get Your Child To Sleep Through The Night Some good tips on how to get your child to sleep through the night. A child that wakes frequently during the night disrupts the entire household. It doesn't matter if your little insomniac is an infant, a toddler, or an older child; frequent sleep interruptions are unhealthy. Intervention is necessary. Make Sleep a Priority Most children under the age of 12 need 10 to 12 hours of sleep a night. If your child does not get adequate rest, sleeping disorders quickly develop. One way to prevent issues with sleep patterns is to make sleep a priority. • Decrease physical and mental stimulation as bedtime approaches. • Set a bedtime and stick to it. Do not alter the bedtime on the weekends or as a special reward. • If your child appears tired during the day, allow them to nap for a few minutes until they establish a healthy sleep pattern. • A daily routine that includes regular exercise and a set start time for each day encourages healthy sleep habits. Preparing for Bedtime A bedtime routine helps your child gear down for the evening. • Decrease the amount of fluid consumed two hours before bedtime to eliminate potty-breaks during the night. Avoid caffeine and sugar at least five hours before bed as well. • Encourage your child to choose a stuffed animal or blanket to take to bed every evening for comfort. • Play soothing music, watch a few minutes of non-stimulating television in the evening, or read a book at bedtime. have a nice day Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:07:16 -0500 http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1892/ http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1892/ Why so cheap (we prefer the term affordable)? We are dedicated to the Moms United in Business mission of supporting all moms and women in business both personally and professionally, regardless of their circumstances or advertising budget. Visit http://momsunitedinbusiness.com/advertise, for affordable advertising to help your own business SOAR! Ad rates starting at only $6.00! Take advantage of our years of networking online! 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You can then flick off the hardened gum easily. o Soak the garment in white vinegar and then wash off. o Rub the area with egg white before washing it off. • To remove the chewing gum stuck to the floor ,clean it with a little kerosene. • To remove chewing gum stuck to your hair, rub a little honey over the hair and the chewing gum will come off. Clothes Care • To prevent colours from running, soak the garment in salt water for 10 minutes before washing it. • Nappy washing o Stains disappear if you dry the nappies on the lawn or even on a plant, perhaps the extra oxygen exhaled by the plant helps. o Half an hour of sunshine is enough to disinfect the nappies. o Ironing takes care of any further fear of germs. o If washing in a machine the temperature setting can be raised to effectively disinfect the nappies. • Stain Removers o To remove ice cream stains clean with a sponge dipped in borax solution. o Curry stains on clothes can be removed by applying white toothpaste to it and washing after two hours. o Ink stains can be removed with a slice of tomato. o Sprinkle talcum powder on ink stains before washing off with soap and water. o Ball pen ink marks can be removed easily with nail polish remover. o To remove ironing stains from garments apply a little salt over the area and wash. o Cuffs and collars, if turned inside out before being put in a washing machine, get cleaned very well. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:07:48 -0500 http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1890/ http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1890/ Household Hints and Tips  Removing red wine stains. Did you know, that you can remove red wine stains with soda water? My daughter had tried unsuccessfully to wash red wine out of her favorite pale blue cashmere jumper. Even a week later I was still able to remove the red wine stain by gently squeezing it in just good club soda water. It looked like new. Removing candle wax from carpet or tablecloth. You need a hot iron and blotting paper. Scrape as much wax off as possible. Place the blotting paper on top of the hardened wax and place the hot iron on top of it. Move the blotting paper around to absorb the melting wax. Carry on until it all has been removed, but being careful not to scorch the fabric underneath. Removing chewing gum. Put ice cubes into a plastic bag, place on top the chewing gum to harden it and slowly scrape the gum off. Removing tar. Soften the tar with turpentine or unsalted butter, then treat afterwards with petrol and wash the usual way. It will take a few washes to completely come out. Removing rust. Rub into fabric lemon juice, sprinkle salt on top and leave to rest for at least  an hour. Rinse and wash in the normal way. Or leave soaking for a while in a solution of water and glycerin. Removing coffee stains. Dab the stain with glycerin, then rinse in cold water. Wash the normal way. Removing soot from carpet. Using the nozzle attachment .of  the vacuum cleaner clean most of it up. Try not to rub the soot  into the carpet. Then sprinkle talcum powder over it and  brush in. Vacuum as normal. Removing  ketchup from carpet. Carefully remove excess from carpet, then rub glycerin into the stain. Sponge with warm water trying not to wet the carpet to much. Removing blueberry stains. Soak the fabric for long time in sour milk rinse and wash warm as normal. Removing raspberry and redcurrant stains. Dab the stain with lemon juice, rinse in  warm water. Wash in normal way. House smells of cooking, dog, etc. Next time you vacuum, add a cotton wool ball soaked with a few drops of aromatherapy oil, like geranium or lavender into your vacuum cleaner bag. The smell will be gone and a beautiful scent has been added. Window, mirror and glass cleaning. Have no leather or window cloth to add shine? Wash windows or mirror with warm water and a drop of  vinegar.  Wipe with crunched up newspaper until dry and shiny. 15 minutes to make home sparkle. Use the cheater guide: Polish with beeswax 1 or 2 pieces of furniture and bring to a shine, tidy as much away as possible, plump your cushions up, flick your duster around. The smell of the beeswax make your visitors believe that you have been cleaning all day. Ice and lemon supplied in one go.   Slice unwaxed lemons thinly and cut into quarters, put in ice trays with little water. Ice and lemon supplied in one go.   Scratches on dark wood furniture. Make a paste from instant coffee and water. Rub into the scratches, then wipe off excess with a clean cloth.  Lily Pollen stains. Gently dab a cello tape onto the stain. The pollen will stick to the tape. Do not rub. have a nice day Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:07:51 -0500 http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1889/ http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1889/ Five Food For Healthier Skin Here are a few nutritional standouts that make particularly important contributions to strong, glowing skin: 1. Fish: Fatty fish like salmon, tilapia, and cod are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. And that's a good thing, because our bodies cannot produce those essential lipids naturally. By adding omega-3s to your diet, though, you can bolster your skin barrier - that is, the layer of lipids that holds onto moisture and keeps irritants out. There is even evidence that the skin-strengthening effects of omega-3s can improve chronic skin conditions like rosacea and atopic dermatitis, but more research is necessary to confirm that link. Furthermore, many types of fish (like, once again, salmon and cod) are rich in vitamin D - as dermatologists increasingly emphasize sun avoidance, we also need to emphasize the importance of finding other sources of this vitamin, which is produced during sun exposure. Don't eat fish? Many eggs are now fortified with omega-3 fatty acids, and plant sources include flax seed and flax seed oil, walnuts, pecans, and hazelnuts. And a daily vitamin D supplement is a good idea for vegans and meat-eaters alike. 2. Green Tea: It's inexpensive, easy to add to your routine, and one of the best-researched and most powerful antioxidants around. That's why green tea is my go-to antioxidant: I drink at least three cups a day to fight aging and inflammation. Some studies even suggest that the antioxidants in green tea reduce one's risk of skin cancer. So put down that soda and start drinking your way to healthier skin! 3. Broccoli: Rich in vitamins A, C, and K (among many other nutrients), this veggie does more than its fair share of nutritional work. Vitamin A decreases oil production, vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, and vitamin K can help prevent bruises. So whatever ails you, this green wonder food might be just what the doctor ordered. 4. Safflower or Sunflower Oil: Omega-3s get a lot more talk, but omega-6 fatty acids - like the linoleic acid in these two oils - are also important for healthy skin. Like omega-3s, they help prevent dry skin and inflammation; they're also essential for the formation of prostaglandins, hormones that keep all the cells of the body functioning well. While many diets are actually quite high in omega-6s - sometimes even too high - the key is to get the good ones and not unhealthy versions, like hydrogenated oils. So try sautéing your salmon or broccoli in a little safflower or sunflower oil and double those skin-soothing benefits! 5. Almonds: When it comes to boosting skin's defenses against aging, inflammation, and even skin cancer, antioxidants are so important that I'm going to add another to my list: A handful of almonds every day boosts your levels of vitamin E, one of the most important antioxidants for skin health. Studies also suggest that consuming vitamin E orally can increase the levels of this moisturizing vitamin on your skin's surface - great news for anyone prone to dry skin. Have a nice day Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:07:03 -0500 http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1888/ http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1888/ Applesauce Spice Cake Recipe Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups Flour  3 cups Applesauce 2 cups Raisins 2 cups Chopped nuts 2 cups Sugar 1 oz Unsweetened chocolate, grated 2 tsp Baking soda 1 cup Corn oil 1 tsp Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Nutmeg 1/2 tsp Allspice 1/4 tsp Ground cloves 1/2 tsp Salt Oven Temp ~ 350°        Baking Time ~ 1 Hour & 10 Min. Pan Type ~ 9 x 13 inch pan Method: Preheat oven, grease and flour pan. In large bowl, sift together flour, soda, spices and salt. Stir in grated chocolate. Mix in applesauce and corn oil. Stir in nuts and raisins. Pour into prepared pan. Bake the cake until brown. Cool in pan on cake rack. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:07:06 -0500 http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1887/ http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1887/ Food for Beauty (part2) Sweet Potatoes Sweet potato contains lots of vitamin A. This vitamin is very important as it is considered to be anti-wrinkling agent.  Include it into your diet and youк skin will become smother and cleaner. Tomatoes Tomatoes is a remarkable vegetable for your skin as it is high in vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. Wheat Germ If you do not know how to become free of pimples, wheat germs will effectively help you. The only thing you should do to eat two or three tablespoons of what germs per day. Add it into your food such as to yogurt, cottage cheese and such. While choosing the food do not forget to include the beneath-mentioned. Vegetables You need to eat vegetables at least times per day. It will be useful to eat raw and leafy greens. Meat Eat no more than three ounce servings per day. Do not forget to take off all fat. It will be better to include turkey or chicken in two servings. And the third ounce should be fish.   Fruits To keep your beauty keep two to three servings of fruit in a day. You may eat fruit salad for the 1st serving and chopped /sliced fruit for the 2nd serving. Dairy Try to keep two servings per day. A serving should contain eight ounces of milk or yogurt.   Fats Try to decrease to two servings of salad dressing, cooking oil, butter, and mayonnaise. Note your health and beauty depends only on you. Be sure you will manage to keep them. Have a nice day……….. 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It is very important to eat nourishing but healthy food and decrease fats; all these effectively impact on our complete condition and appearance. To feature out which food results your beauty read on the following. Apple Cider Vinegar The heavy concentration of apple cider vinegar results to peeling off dead skin cells. In addition it splits fat and assist food digest. Carrots This vegetable protects and keeps the outer skin layer and results preventing premature aging. The components of carrot correspond to Retin A. Cheese It is better to eat such kind of cheese as Swiss, cheddar, or Gouda. These ones assist in preventing cavities. In addition, the above kinds of cheese block bacteria in the mouth.  Hence if you wish to have a nice smile, include a slice or two into your diet. Citrus Fruits Lemons, oranges and any other citrus fruit form collagen resulting to holding the skin cells together.  It is necessary to drink fruit juices and eat fruit every day. As the matter of fact, collagen cannot be added to the skin topically. Garlic Garlic is very useful for your beauty as well. It assists to combat wrinkles. In addition, it restores tissue. Nonfat Yogurt If you wish to have your teeth cavity-free and white-teeth smile nonfat yogurt should be included in your diet. Its bonus contains in calcium, it is high in it. Continue……. Have a nice day……….. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:07:34 -0500 http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1883/ http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1883/ Tomato soup with basil   Ingredients: 3 lb ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1 large potato, peeled and grated fresh basil leaves 2 - 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 tablespoon tomato purée salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 tablespoon of olive oil a knob of butter  Method: 1.      peel the tomatoes ( place tomatoes in to a bowl and pour boiling water over, leave a few seconds, the peel should come off easily ) 2.      sweat the chopped onion in the heated olive oil until soft 3.      add the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, crushed garlic, salt and pepper some of the basil leaves and stir 4.      pour the stock over it and let it simmer for 30 - 40 minutes 5.      grate a potato into the soup and let it simmer another 10 -15 minutes 6.      blend it until smooth, if no pips are required push through a sieve 7.      let some butter melt in the soup  8.      decorate with basil leaves serve with olive foccacia. Delicious. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:07:53 -0500 http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1882/ http://www.momzoo.com/rss/link_blogs/id_1882/ Cherry Hearts Ingredients: 200g ( 8oz ) plain flour 100g ( 4oz) ground Hazelnuts 100g ( 4oz) powder sugar 125 ( 5oz) cold unsalted butter cut into cubes 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp cocoa 1 egg (medium) 1 jar of cherry jam Directions: 1. sift flour, cinnamon, cocoa, sugar into a bowl mix in the ground hazelnuts 2. rub in the cold butter until the mixture resembles bread crumbs 3. knead in the egg 4. wrap in cling film and place into the fridge for 1 hour 5. roll out and cut out heart shapes, cutting smaller hearts into half of them 6. bake at 200c for 10-12 minutes 7. leave to cool on a baking rack 8. heat the jam gently and pass through a sieve 9. brush on the warm jam and place the centre cut out hearts on top 10. dust with powder sugar 11. with a spoon add more warm jam into the heart opening 12. leave to set. 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Over medium heat, bring the mixture just to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and set aside. 3. In a large bowl, whisk the yolks until well blended. In a small bowl, blend the brown sugar with the matcha powder or Stash Iced Green Tea Powder until there are no green streaks, then whisk the sugar mixture into the egg yolks, blending well. 4. Add 1/4 cup of the hot cream mixture to the egg mixture, whisking vigorously. Add another 1/4 cup and whisk again. Carefully pour this mixture back into the saucepan, mix well, and cook over medium heat until the custard is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 170 degrees fahrenheit. Do not boil, or the custard will curdle. 5. Remove the custard from the heat and strain through a fine-mesh strainer into the bowl of chopped white chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted, then let the custard cool at room temperature for 15 minutes. 6. Cover the custard and chill in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight. Freeze in an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and place in the freezer until firm, at least 8 hours. Remove from the freezer 20 mintues before serving. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:07:04 -0500