Caribbean Coconut Chicken Bites With Mango Cream

Caribbean Coconut Chicken Bites With Mango Cream
The Mango cream is key to these, so don't forget to dunk them! Be careful not to cut the pieces to large, it is raw chicken and must be cooked through, so if you cut them to large the coating will burn.

Chicken
1 1/2-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut into bite size pieces
2 1/4 cups flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk (may need more if the batter is to thick)
1 tablespoon rum extract
1 tablespoon coconut extract
4-5 slices white bread
3/4 cup flaked coconut
oil (for frying)

Mango Cream for dipping
1 large ripe mango, pealed and pitted
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon coconut extract
1/3 cup sugar

4-6 servings  35 minutes 30 mins prep

Mango cream:
Place the mango in a mini food processor and pulse till it is a pulp.Place the mango in a mini food processor and pulse till it is a pulp.

Scrape all of this into a bowl adding the sour cream, sugar, and extract. Mix well and set aside.

Do not refrigerate this, it is best served at room temperature.

For Chicken:
In a bowl place - 1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons flour and set aside.

In another bowl place the remaining flour (1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons), sugar, and salt.

Stir milk and extracts into this.

The mixture should resemble a thin pancake batter (you may have to add a little more milk). Set this aside.

Place the bread slices in a food proccesor and pulse till you have fine crumbs, measure out approx 1-1/2cup.

Place these on a pie pan and place in a 350 degree oven till lightly toasted and dried out.

Mix toasted bread crumbs in a third bowl with the coconut.

Preheat a deep fryer with oil according to the directions of the fryer.

Place a cooling rack on a large cookie sheet and cover the rack with paper towels.

Now one at a time drag each chicken bite through the pan with just flour, then
using a slotted spoon drop it into the milk mixture coat well and use the spoon to retrieve it.

Drop the coated bite into the coconut mixture being careful not to get to much of the excess wet mixture into the coconut.

Cover evenly with the coconut mixture and set on a second cookie sheet.

After all the chicken pieces are ready begin to cook them in the hot oil.

Just do a few at a time to keep your oil from cooling to much and becoming gummy.

The heat time will vary a great deal on this because it is raw meat and it depends on how big of chunks you make them.

Make sure they are cooked completely, you may want to test the first one out and see how long it takes to get it done thoroughly.

Cook Time is for approx 5 minutes and the batter should turn a nice golden brown.

Remove from oil and drain on the cookie sheet that has been prepared with
paper towels.

Serve with mango cream.

Food Allergies – Dogs

Noelle’s Pet Care Tips

Allergies are the number one complaint with dog owners. It is most often associated with a food allergy. Food allergies are most often caused by food additives and by-products. Please check with your vet about food allergies and any dietary changes.

Check the labels on your current dog food. The first three ingredients should not contain the words..."by-product", "meal", "corn", "wheat", etc. The main ingredient should be a protein such as your basic chicken, beef, lamb, or fish. Then it can contain a starch such as rice, barley, potatoes, etc. Any other ingredients should be the required vitamins and supplements required by law. Stick to a food that contains only one protein source and one starch or carb source. This way it will be easier to rule out any allergies. You can start with the popular lamb and rice diets (however, make sure there are no other proteins or carbs and definitely no corn, wheat or soy).

Fall and winter and the holiday seasons all can pose special risks to your pets. Here are some tips for keeping everyone safe and healthy. Always provide fresh, clean water for your pet. If the weather is cold, please check their water for ice formation and remove the ice.

Indoor pets should be provided with a warm, dry area free from drafts. Provide bedding that is off cold floors, and wash bedding weekly if possible (the fleas will hate you).

Outdoor pets should have dry shelter out of the wind. Bring cats and dogs into the house if the weather conditions are rainy , snowy or weather conditions are severe (cold, etc).

Staying warm requires extra calories, pets may need more food or a change in diet. Talk to your veterinarian about your pets needs.

Ice, Snow and Mud

Remove ice, salt, mud, snow from your pets coats, feet as soon as possible. If the skin looks reddish, white or grey in cold weather, may be scaly or peeling, suspect frostbite if the weather has been really cold. Talk to a veterinarian immediately.

Shedding

Most dogs and cats shed their summer coats in the fall before putting on their winter coat. Most years this is light and not very noticeable. Special attention should be paid to hair coats and daily or weekly brushing (as needed) should help your pet and you be happier.

***** Hazard Warnings *****

*Cats and kittens like to nap on warm places, this can include car engines! Knock on the hood of your car or truck or honk the horn, then wait a few before starting your car.

Lawn & Gardening Tips #1

* The healthiest lawns are produced when they are watered heavily at infrequent intervals. On an average, the lawn needs about one inch of water per week, either by rainfall or in combination with irrigation. This l-inch rule will normally soak the soil to a depth of 4 to 6 inches, allowing the water to reach deep into the root system.

* The best times to water your lawn are early morning or early evening, when there is generally less wind and heat. Watering then allows for less evaporation into the air, greater penetration into the soil, and less run-off.

* Let the lawn completely dry out between watering intervals. Most lawn grasses can tolerate dryer conditions over a reasonable period of time. Water only when a probe or screwdriver is difficult to push into the ground or shows that the soil is dry 4 to 6 inches down.

Good Health Guidelines

For people with heart disease, it’s important to make sure the following
tests are kept current and to discuss these topics with your doctor:

1 Having a lipid profile done once a year.

2 Having your blood pressure checked at every office visit.

3 Screening for diabetes once a year, or every three years if your blood sugar is reading normal.

4 Reviewing your medications.

Talk with your doctor about ways to:

1 Eat a healthy diet.

2 Manage your weight.

3 Get regular exercise.
 
4 Get help to quit smoking.
 

* Always check with your health care provider before making any changes to your health regimen.

* These guidelines are not a substitution for a doctor’s care and guidance.

* Also, check with your benefits plan to be sure it covers any course of treatment.

How To Eliminate 100 Calories from your diet.

Burn 100 more calories in a day or consume 100 less calories in a day and you
can lose 10 pounds in a year.

To cut 100 calories:

1 Use skim or 1% milk.
2 Drink diet soda instead of regular soda.
3 Choose water packed tuna instead of tuna in oil.
4 Use reduced-calorie salad dressing.
5 Trim the fat from meat.
6 Have 1/2 cup of rice or pasta instead of 1 cup.
7 Leave three or four bites of food on your plate.

To burn 100 calories:

1 Swim for 8 minutes.
2 Bike for 10 minutes.
3 Jog for 5 minutes.
4 Walk briskly for 10 to 15 minutes.
5 Lift weights for 10 to 20 minutes.
6 Do housework for 20 to 30 minutes.
7 Garden for 30 minutes

From the Healthy Heart Outlook Newsletter

Computer Tips #1

Computer Tips

• To send an e-mail to several people at once without showing all their addresses at the top of the e-mail, use the BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) box in your e-mail client.

5 Steps To Keep Your PC Safe Online

1. Update Windows
Microsoft regularly releases free downloads to fix security problems with Windows, Internet Explorer and other Microsoft software such as Office.

2. Install A Firewall
A good firewall such as ZoneAlarm will prevent programs from accessing the Internet without your permission, and block access to your PC from intruders.

3. Check For Viruses

Malicious virus code can infect your PC's system files and damage your important data. Be sure to use a good virus program.

4. Remove Spyware

Spyware is malicious code that tracks your movements on the Internet and can even affect your PC's performance. Install A good Spyware program

5. Browse More Safely

The latest web browsers such as Internet Explorer 9 and Firefox 3.6 offer security features like pop-up blockers and phishing filters to keep you safe when visiting web sites.

Car Care Tips #1

How important are vehicle gas caps?

17 percent of the vehicles on U.S. highways have either misused or missing gas caps, causing 147,000,000 gallons of gas per year to vaporize into the atmosphere. (Source: Service Tech Magazine, Sept. 2000)

How do underinflated tires affect fuel efficiency?

Underinflated tires and incorrect wheel alignment can lead to conditions which increase rolling resistance. This is like driving with the parking brake not fully released, it can cost a mile or two per gallon on a car that normally delivers 20 miles per gallon.

Keep your car in tune:

Keeping up with regular vehicle maintenance can improve gas mileage by an average of 4.1 percent. Results may vary depending on the kind of repair and how well it is performed.

Other gas guzzlers include:

Dirty oil = 1 mile per gallon

Slipping automatic transmission = 1 mile per gallon

Cooling system thermostat that causes the engine to run too cold = 2 miles per gallon

Combining all of these discrepancies into one vehicle and the cost of wasted fuel easily couldexceed recent increases in pump prices.

House Hold Tips #1

• Before you wear a new garment, put a little clear nail polish on the front and back of each button. Buttons will stay on longer when their threads are sealed. 
• Zippers won't stick if you rub them with the edge of a bar of soap. 
• To remove a hem crease, sponge the material with white vinegar and press with a warm iron. 
• Nail polish remover removes tar and grease from white leather shoes. 
• White shoe polish will apply more evenly if you rub the shoes with a raw potato or rubbing alcohol before polishing. 
• Vinegar and water will remove salt stains from shoes and boots. 
• New white canvas shoes will stay that way if you spray them heavily with starch.

10 Tips for Living a Holistic Lifestyle

10 Tips for Living a Holistic Lifestyle

Eat the correct foods for "Your Body." What you put in to your body plays a major role in how healthy you are. Eat organic when possible - fresh fruits, vegetables, grains and meats. Know your food allergies and sensitivities so that you can avoid them.

Take vitamins and/or supplements as needed. Multivitamins give you a good start in meeting your daily requirements of vitamin intake.

Incorporate some type of exercise routine into your life. Walking just 30 minutes a day can make a world of difference. Yoga, swimming or anything you enjoy…just move and breathe!

Stop smoking. Limit alcohol intake as a general health and good habit practice.

Get enough sleep every night. Most people needs at lease six to eight hours of sleep a night, but if possible try to sleep for a full eight hours. A night of sound sleep will not only make you more vibrant, but will also keep you alert throughout the day.

Don't stress! If your workload is full or family demands are high, allow yourself five minutes to calm and clear your mind. Take deeps breaths and allow yourself to calm down.

Listen to your body! If your body is weak, it's a clear statement that you need to take a break. Allow yourself to relax! Don't overwork your body or mind; it can lead to disease in the long haul.

Allot time for yourself! Whether it's reading your favorite novel, working in your garden, getting a massage or taking a warm bath, allow ample time to spend with and by yourself. You deserve it!

Spend quality time with family and friends. Life goes by quickly so be sure to enjoy it.

Balance your body, mind and spirit by visiting an Acupuncturist. Acupuncture safely promotes wellness, reduces stress and relieves pain.