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As a person who was born and brought up in the Deep South, I remember spending most of the hot summer evenings of my childhood engaged in activities such as downing tall glasses of iced tea, and sitting on my grandmother’s porch and shelling butterbeans and peas.

It was only when I was in my teens that I realized that there were many ways of serving tea. Serving it loaded with sugar or on top of ice was not the only way. I also realized that many people eat vegetables that are not soaked with batter, rolled in cornmeal, and fried deep in oil.

Although I have now left the South and found my way to other places of the world, I have always cherished in my memory the taste of southern cuisine and retained in my heart a deep and everlasting love for it.

In the south, people have learned to adjust with few things. This is because there is more poverty in the south than in any other part of America. In spite of their poverty, the people of the south have a generosity of spirit, which reflects in their cuisine. Food is available in abundance in most houses in the south, and few southeners will send a guest away hungry.

1) Southern Taste

Southern food must be getting its distinct flavor due to the seasoning that goes into it. It could also be due to that secret ingredient that every southern kitchen has for fried chicken. In no part of the world can anyone fry chicken like the authentic southern grandmother, who was born and brought up in the South.

The taste of southern cuisine could also be attributed to the fact that the church dinners on Sunday comprise the culinary contributions of many generous souls. Or perhaps it could be because of the love that went into the preparation of large meals to be shared with family and friends.

2) Southern Desserts

My article on southern cuisine would be incomplete if I don’t mention the delicious desserts of the south. Banana pudding is just a small part of it. Pralines, like bread pudding, is a hot favorite among those living in North Orleans. Several grandmothers who lived toward the east have taken the recipes for their famous lemon icebox pie to their graves, and the pecan pies have suffered a similar fate. So greatly envied were these recipes! The flavor of the Mississippi Mud cake is unforgettable and is worthy of a mention. These are just a few of the many delicious desserts that southern cuisine has contributed to the world.

3) Southern Vegetables and Seafood

Peas, snap beans, summer squash, okra, and butter beans are the favorite vegetables of the south. Not all were deep fried. I remember eating fried okra, fried green tomatoes, and fried squash too. Life was good when you did not have to bother about counting calories or worry about clogged arteries. Though these cannot be prepared daily in any modern kitchen, they are worth trying if ever you find an opportunity.

Another wonderful feature of southern cuisine is the fried seafood. Seafood tastes great in the south, from any variety of fried fish to fried oysters.

A chance of tasting southern cooking simply should not be missed. You might have to sacrifice a day in order to do it, but the taste of a leg of chicken, fried southern style, is really worthy of your sacrifice. You will not find anything like southern cuisine in any other part of the world. It is not for those with a weak heart; however, it can make the heart weaker.

If you are planning to learn southern cuisine, you will have to order the spices and get them shipped to you, unless the regular groceries has an ‘exotic’ foods section. Sometimes, you can find spices for southern seasoning in the “International Food” section in grocery stores. Try cooking a southern meal at night if you would like to treat your loved ones to something really good.

Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/cooking-tips-articles/flavors-of-southern-cuisine-3-dishes-that-add-soul-to-food-708656.html

As a beginner first learning the ins and outs of keeping an aquarium healthy, things can get a bit overwhelming. There is so much terminology and equipment, it is enough to make anyone’s head spin. Learning it all a piece at a time is recommended. Patience is key in many things relating to keeping aquariums. A fish often recommended to beginners is the goldfish. Commonly available, and quite pretty when healthy, the goldfish is one of the easier fish to keep healthy and happy. Be prepared to do some reading, however. There are terms and procedures to become familiar with.

The aquarium is absolutely critical to being able to keep healthy fish, no matter what kind of fish it is. Proper care and maintenance of your aquarium is necessary, and there are daily and weekly procedures that must be followed. The first step in keeping a goldfish is choosing the aquarium. While you may see goldfish in bowls and other small containers on television and even in real life, this is really a bad idea. While a goldfish can live for a while in a small bowl like that, they will never really thrive, and will be more susceptible to disease and death. A 10 gallon minimum aquarium with filtration should be the minimum you consider for keeping a goldfish. The filter running into the aquarium agitates the surface of the water and provides more oxygen to the water, which in turn means the fish has plenty of oxygen and is healthier. More room to swim, and even some currents from the filtration, make sure that the goldfish stays happy and in shape. Don’t forget to take the number of goldfish into account! More than one goldfish will require more space.

Ask the guys at your local pet store or aquarium shop (recommended) what they recommend. Don’t buy too much tank at first though. Try to keep it small and simple. Tell them how many fish you intend to keep, and whether you would like to add fish later. Always do some research before buying a product you are not familiar with. There are a ton of accessories and products associated with aquariums and fish. Doing some research beforehand can keep you from buying products you don’t need.

Unless you have access to well water, your tap water probably contains chlorine or ammonia. These substances are very harmful to your goldfish, and can even kill them if you have particularly chlorinated water. There are products available that you simply mix thoroughly into your tap water after filling the aquarium. They usually remove chlorine as well as adding things to the water to help your fish form its slime coat and fight off ick (a small parasite that is extremely common on fish that are stressed). If you would rather use distilled or reverse osmosis purified water, there are other additives that restore needed minerals into these too-pure waters.

Make sure you check the filters once a week, and rinse them out with dechlorinated water of some type. It is okay to use distilled water for this. It is common to get snails living on your filters. Try not to crush them, and remove them during your weekly cleaning. It is not recommended that you put these types of snails back into your aquarium, because they tend to over-breed and eat every bit of plant matter in your aquarium.

It is also necessary to keep the aquarium at a fairly constant temperature. An aquarium heater can be used to control the water temperature with some precision. You should also have an aquarium thermometer to verify the water temperature.

Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/aquarium-and-fish-care-how-to-take-care-of-your-goldfish-740432.html

If you have recently purchased your aquarium from a pet shop chances are that the system was fully set up for you. Such an aquarium will in all probability be self sufficient and can take care of itself for extended periods of time. However, it is important to know how to take care of your aquarium manually too. It is important to keep a tab on the water conditions of the aquarium. The type of fish you keep in the tank as well as the kind and quantity of water plants in the tank play an important role in keeping the water clean and the fish healthy.

Many tropical fish are used to living in softwater, tetras for example thrive in rain water. This means that the water has got to be as near to purity as possible. This is why it is important to get a hold of a hydrometer to test the hardness of the tank water frequently. This is easily available from any fish store. If you find that the water is getting hard it is best that you add some fresh water to the tank at regular intervals after removing some of the out of the tank.

So how do you go about avoiding the hardening of water?
First of all do not use limestone as a lining at the bottom of the tank. This is a sure way of hardening the water and is a resort used in saltwater tanks. Regularly test the water for hardness as explained above. Add fresh water to the tank to soften the water regularly. When you notice white deposits on the aquarium glass it is an indication that the water is hardening. While testing the pH of the water with a hydrometer remember that the natural level of the pH is 7. Try to maintain this level.

Try not to keep the aquarium too crowded with aquatic plants. Fish need freedom to dart around or cruise and the plants do tend to get in their way. besides this you cannot enjoy the full pleasure of the fish as the plants tend to hide them from view.

Keep the temperature of the water at 20 degrees. This is a comfortable level and the fish will stay healthy and lively. There are automatic heaters available at the local pet store and you can get yourself a handy one at a very reasonable price. These heaters are set to maintain the temperature of the water automatically so you do not have to worry.

You must also get your tank a water filter. This is a pumping mechanism that sucks water into the tank and sends it through a membrane filter. It cleans the water very effectively and needs to be manually cleaned with boiled water at regular intervals like once in 6 weeks. Remember not to over clean the filter as the bacteria on it is important. this bacteria helps in cleaning the water of fish excreta.

The water filter serves two other important purposes as well. It circulates the water in the tank and splashes the surface of the water constantly allowing the water to absorb oxygen.

If you have all this in your tank and you know know to take care of the instruments your fish will be happier, healthier and your tank will look good longer.

Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/caring-for-aquarium-fish-some-useful-tips-740453.html

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A sweet wine with a pleasant mouthfeel and smooth aftertaste. A smooth fruity wine with plenty of grape flavor and a subtle aroma of sugary flavors. Serve with fish and white meats. (K)

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Ocean Nutrition Formula One Flake is fresh seafood and algae mix a gourmet natural food for all freshwater and marine tropical fish. Developed by aquaculture biologists, Formula Flake will significantly improve coloration and vitality in fish while boosting the immune system and aiding in disease resistance. Formula One Flakes are made with 50% fresh seafood and is an excellent choice for Clownfish and most other marine and freshwater tropical fish.Ingredients:Whole Salmon, Halibut, Black Cod, Seafood Mix (including Krill, Plankton, Crab, and Clams), Whole Herring, Squid, Wheat Flour, Fresh Kelp, Mysis Shrimp, Wheat Gluten, Corn Gluten, Hydrolyzed Krill, Dried Kelp, Brewer’s Dried Yeast, Soybean Meal, Crayfish Digest, Potato Flour, Wheat Germ, Salmon Egg Oil, Lecithin, Beta Glucan, Potassium Sorbate, Natural Pigments (for color enhancement), Astaxanthin, Beta Carotene, Canthaxanthin, Vitamins, Amino Acids, and Trace Elements. Crude Protein (min) 49.1%Crude Fat (min) 11.3%Crude Fiber (max) 2.4%Moisture (max) 8.0%

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