WHAT'S COOKING

SUNDAY

"Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school”.

MONDAY

These facts are taken from the “Daily Bread“booklet. Research has discovered that chocolate has significant health benefits. It contains flavonoids that help safeguard the body against ageing and heart disease.

TUESDAY

I was wondering why the papaws we eat these days are so tasteless compared to the luscious papaws we consumed in our childhood years? There must be some reason which I have still to discover.

WEDNESDAY Glancing through Ananda Pilimataluva’s book "Recipes from the cookery book of the last Kandyan dynasty", I learnt quite a few facts I didn’t know. Bo Tree is Peepul Tree, Koora Thampala is Amaranthus, Venivel is Calamba Wood, Goraka is Gamboge, Katuwellbatu is Prickly Nightshade, Asamodagam is wild celery, Kitul is Wine Palm. THURSDAY

Some facts on Spinach. It originated in Persia. It is easy to cook and incredibly versatile. It features in almost every cuisine around the world. It goes well with butter, cream and cheese, and tastes delicious on its own, or with pastas, quiches or stir-fries. It is highly nutritious , and high in anti-oxidants. It is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vit E, and Vit B6,which are essential for a strong immune system, protection from free radicals, and for healthy blood. It is also high in iron , and dietary fibre. It can be sauteed, stirred into soups, or added to bakes.

FRIDAY

A new study has found that engaging in brain-stimulating activities, especially reading or writing, but also braintaxing pursuits like chess, help stave off cognitive decline. Taking part in such brainboosting, day to day activities will help boost the brain power of your future self.

SATURDAY

“You dont choose your family. They are God’s gift to you as you are to them”. Desmond Tutu. Incidentally, this is my 465th installment of “What’s Cooking” in the “Daily Mirror”.