CULINARY CORNER
Show up on time and be prepared: This simply shows that you value other people’s time and are dependable. When you come prepared, it saves you and your partners a lot of time and affords you the opportunity to move forward.
Introduce yourselves: It is important for the people in the meeting to introduce one another, especially when they do not know themselves. This creates an atmosphere of familiarity.
Have a positive attitude: You don’t want to go to a business meeting grumpy and cranky. It
Attack the problem, not the person: If you disagree with someone’s opinion, attack the problem and not the person who made that contribution by countering it with facts. Do not attack someone personally because you do not agree with him or her.
Contribute to the meeting: Make sure you contribute to the meeting, no matter how small. It shows that you are involved and are willing to participate in the meeting. Ask questions if necessary and proffer solutions if you have any.
Put your phone on silence and out of sight: Do not use your phone during a business meeting, it divides your attention and reduces productivity. Always put your phone away so you don’t give your partners the impression that you have somewhere better to be.
Last week, we talked about how to make the medicinal turmeric, ginger and lemon drink. This week, we presenting how to prepare the cinnamon and lemon drink.
Cinnamon is known to aid and improve digestion, regulate insulin production and break down carbohydrates. It can reduce hunger pangs and increase one’s chances of losing weight. Lemon, honey and warm water can reduce body toxins and aid weight loss. Here is how to prepare cinnamon and lemon drink.
Ingredients • One ground powder Lemon juice One teaspoon of honey One glass of warm
• • • teaspoon of cinnamon water
Recipe Pour your cinnamon into a pot with water. Leave it to simmer for some minutes, then put the heat out. Put the lemon juice into the pot. You can choose to put honey or sugar to sweeten. Pour into cups to serve. You can serve it hot, warm or cold. Your cinnamon and lemon drink is ready to drink.