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Il pane è uno degli alimenti base della nostra dieta e della cucina mediterranea. C’è chi preferisce la crosta e chi la mollica, ma a tutti piace questo prodotto tipico della nostra tradizione.

Anche se il prezzo del pane nell’ultimo anno ha continuato a salire, moltissime famiglie non hanno voluto rinunciare al pane sulle loro tavole. Quello del pane è infatti uno dei settori fondamentali della nostra alimentazione, è un alimento ricco di carboidrati, in una dieta equilibrata i carboidrati dovrebbero fornire il 50-55% delle calorie. Il pane come tutti gli alimenti presi singolarmente non è un alimento completo, è ricco di fibre in particolare quello integrale. Così alcuni hanno deciso di imparare a fare il pane a casa, certo non utilizzando le attrezzature per panificio, ma accontentandosi di elettrodomestici più piccoli e certamente meno raffinati.

Anche i risultati spesso non sono proprio quelli sperati ma lasciamo molto a desiderare.

Moltissime sono le macchine utilizzate in un moderno panificio, a seconda di ogni momento della produzione c’è una macchina precisa, come l’impastatrice o le spezzatrici, i dosatori e miscelatori, ma anche i diversi tipi di forno che si possono utilizzare. E lo stesso vale per le macchine da pasticceri, non è quindi certo possibile improvvisare un panificio o pasticceria. La pasticceria è un’arte che appartiene specificamente alla tradizione culinaria europea e alle tradizioni che da essa si sono generate, come quella Americana o creola. L’Alto Medioevo rappresenta un passo fondamentale verso il concetto di pasticceria nel senso oggi comune, grazie ai fiorenti traffici che portavano alcuni ingredienti fondamentali alle corti dei nobili. Tra questi zucchero di canna, cannella, zenzero, riso, sesamo, noce moscata, chiodo di garofano. A partire dalla metà del 1500 inizia quella che si configurerà come una rivoluzione del gusto. Di qui gli Europei portano molti ingredienti del tutto nuovi, tra cui il cacao destinato a trovare un posto di assoluto rilievo nella pasticceria moderna, ma anche caffè, zucchero e vaniglia. È da qui che l’arte della pasticceria ha assistito ad una vera e propria espansione, definendo la propria autonomia rispetto alla gastronomia globalmente intesa.

In Italia ogni regione ha una sua propria tradizione per la panificazione. Esistono infatti moltissimi tipi di pane tipici di una regione italiana, come per esempio la “michetta” o “rosetta”, un pane di forma rotonda, con la base piatta e con la tipica incisione a stella, è vuota all’interno per effetto di una prolungata lievitazione dell’impasto. È originaria della Lombardia. Oppure la “biova”, originaria del Piemonte, che è ottenuta con un impasto lievitato a lungo, ma anche con meno acqua. La mollica in genere è molto morbida. O anche il pane di segale, il più diffuso in Alto Adige, aromatizzato con semi di cumino.

Poi anche la “ciriola”, di tradizione romana, ha una forma allungata e una mollica molto morbida all’interno, mentre la “coppia”, di origine ferrarese, ha una particolare forma a quattro punte ed è a base di pasta dura. È quasi privo di mollica.

Non possiamo non citare anche il “casarau” o “carta da musica”, di antichissima tradizione sarda, si presenta come un disco sottilissimo di colore chiaro, croccante e friabile, e si ottiene con la semola e pochissima lievitazione. Spesso ora anche questi pani regionali si possono trovare anche in altre regioni, ma se non li trovate e li volete assaggiare li troverete di certo nelle numerose e gustosissime fiere panificazione.

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Caffeine is a potentially addictive substance. For this reason, users often experience emotional and physical withdrawal symptoms when quitting.

While not as dangerous as drugs like alcohol and opiates, caffeine can cause serious problems when used excessively. Issues ranging from irritability and insomnia to stomach ulcers and heart disease have been linked to caffeine addiction by numerous independent studies and medical examinations.

While plenty of motivation to quit exists, caffeine users are often shocked by just how difficult it can be to break this habit. The first thing you need to bear in mind when deciding to quit is this:

Stopping the use of any addictive substance is going to be a significant challenge. Be prepared ahead of time and do not make the mistake of thinking it will be easy to stop cold turkey.

Once you’ve come to terms with the fact that you’re in for a challenge, the next critical step is to outline a simple plan and stick with it. The key words are both simple and plan.

Without a definite plan you are unlikely to break your caffeine habit. It’s just too easy to rationalize another cup of coffee, another canned energy drink, etc. if you don’t have a very clear plan in place.

And if you try to make your plan too elaborate or complex you will most likely become frustrated and bail out quickly when things get difficult for you. So make a plan, but above all keep it simple.

Don’t try to take on too much at one time. For example if you want to quit caffeine and lose weight you should tackle the caffeine problem first and not even worry about your desire to lose weight until you have your addiction to caffeine well under control.

And don’t set unrealistic expectations or be too hard on yourself. If you’ve been drinking two pots of coffee every day for ten years you should probably not try to stop cold turkey right this very minute.

In the above example scenario you might want to reduce to one pot for the next week or two, gaining confidence when you are able to cut back in this manner. Then, on a pre-selected date, make the jump to no caffeine at all.

You will most likely experience withdrawal on some level. This can occur as mild to severe depression, headaches, extreme fatigue and irritability, or a host of other symptoms.

Because everyone has a different physical and emotional makeup the exact nature of your withdrawal may vary from what others report. You could have very mild symptoms or a very severe experience; it’s best to be prepared by deciding to deal with the worst-case scenario.

If you relapse (start using caffeine again even after stopping) don’t make this an excuse to give up! Just return to your focus and stop again as soon as possible.

It is entirely normal for people to have to try multiple times before finally succeeding in their attempt to stop using an addictive substance.

Your plan might include a routine change or the use of a new breakfast beverage to fill the void. At the core of your plan should be the idea of taking one day at a time don’t worry about “forever” or next month, just focus on getting through the current day without caffeine.

By keeping it simple and going one day at a time you’ll find things get much easier as you go. Before you know it you’ll be totally caffeine free and you won’t even miss your old habit.

Thanksgiving Day is a harvest festival.  Traditionally, it is time to give thanks for the harvest and express our gratitude.  It is a holiday celebrated primarily in Canada and the United States.  In the U.S., this holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in the month of November.  In Canada, it is celebrated on the second Monday of October. This article explores the origin of Thanksgiving and provides ideas for Thanksgiving gift.

The earliest attested Thanksgiving celebration was held by the Spanish settlers on September 8, 1565 in what is now St. Augustine, Florida.  However, the traditional first Thanksgiving is generally considered as having occurred in 1621 at the Plymouth Plantation. In 1620, 102 pilgrims fled religious persecution in England, and crossed the Atlantic in the sailing vessel Mayflower. After a difficult journey at sea, the pilgrims arrived in Plymouth on December 11th, 1620.  Although nearly half of the pilgrims died that winter due to the extreme cold weather, the native Indians helped the pilgrims survive by teaching them how to grow corn, beans and pumpkins. In the summer of 1621, a severe drought occurred and it appeared the corn harvest would not survive.  The pilgrims called for a day of fasting and prayer to please God and ask for a bountiful harvest in the coming season. God answereed their prayers and it rained at the end of the day. It saved the corn crops.

In the autumn of 1621, the Pilgrims held a grand celebration to give thanks to God and the Native Americans.  This communal dinner is popularly known as “The first thanksgiving feast”.  The food included ducks, geese, venison, fish, berries, and boiled pumpkin. However, it was not until 1863 that President Abraham Lincoln, prompted by a series of editorials by Sarah Josepha Hale, proclaimed the last Thursday in November as a national Thanksgiving Day. In 1941, the U.S. Congress officially passed a bill requiring Thanksgiving be observed on the fourth Thursday of November.   

Most Americans celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends at home for a holiday feast. However, if you cannot visit your family or friends who live far away, you can send them a Thanksgiving gift to show you care. Businesses can also send fall corporate gifts to their clients. Popular Thanksgiving gifts include the following:

1. Cornucopia:

In North America, the cornucopia is associated with Thanksgiving and harvest.  The cornucopia is a symbol of food and abundance, and is often known as the “horn of plenty”. In Greek mythology, Amalthea was a goat who raised Zeus on her breast milk. Her horn was accidentally broken off by Zeus while playing together.  The god Zeus, in remorse, gave back her horn with supernatural powers, which would give the person in poession whatever he or she wished for. The original depiction of cornucopia was a goat’s horn filled with fruits and flowers. In modern depictions, the cornucopia is typically a hollow, horn-shaped wicker basket filled with festive fruit and vegetables.

A great way to send your best wishes to friends and loved ones is to send an Autumn Cornucopia. It is filled with assorted Maple leaves, a wide range of flavored individually wrapped hard candies, mini pinecones, pumpkins and gourds in a cone shaped wicker basket. The gift can be used as a center-piece for the Thanksgiving dinner table, and everyone can enjoy the candies.  

2. Thanksgiving Gift Baskets:

You can also send a Thanksgiving gourmet gift basket filled With sparkling apple cider, Cheddar cheese, summer sausage, rye bread, grained mustard, gourmet coffee, Cheddar Cheese popcorn, chocolate cream filled pastry cookie, and assorted cream chocolates. This gift will certainly provide a feast for your friends and family. Another popular gift basket is filled with vanilla cream cookies, creamy garden herb and vegetable dip, smoked almonds, caramel corn, Stone wheat crackers, French chocolates, Pilgrims Harvest corn and pumpkin, cafe latte mocha mix, and unique “Thankful” fall candy corn mix.  The harvest basket is delivered with its decorative “Thankful” message.  The delicious fall treats will delight and please whoever receive it.

3. Autumn Harvest Basket:

These colorful festive Autumn baskets deliver bountiful harvest. One popular Autumn basket is filled with packages of Garden Veggies shaped pasta and a seasonal sunflower bowl, a scarecrow bag filled with peanuts, a yellow Chocolate scarecrow lollipop, Vanilla cream cookies, caffe caramella and caffe Francaise. Also included are White chocolate macadamia nut cookies, peanut butter pretzel nuggets, a golden bag of chocolate bridge mix, focaccia snacks and an adorable floating pumpkin candle. This basket is a delicious way to celebrate Autumn harvest.

 

4.  Fall Gift Basket:

Fall gift baskets are often decorated with adorable scarecrows and pumpkin cookies.  A popular basket that you will fall in love with contains an adorable fall scarecrow bear and is filled with New York Cheesecake, Jordan almonds, Chocolate Covered Oreo pumpkin cookies, green tea, butter toffee pretzels, shortbread collection and yogurt pretzels drizzled with orange and dark chocolate. This basket is sure to put a smile on anyones face.

5. Pumpkin Patch Container Garden:

Alternatively, you can send an all in one Gigantic Pumpkin Patch Garden that contains easy-grow pumpkin seeds, nutrients, soil and a Pumpkin designed leak resistant container. The recipient Just has to plant, water and grow all in the container it came in. It is so easy and great for anyone who enjoys pumpkins.

In summary, Thanksgiving holiday is the time to give thanks for our blessings and express our gratitude. You can celebrate the holiday by sending a Thanksgiving gift basket, autumn cornucopia, fall gift basket, or a pumpkin patch container garden to friends and loved ones.

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