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September 29, 2017 Round the world, Travel

Five Picture-Worthy Places To See In Australia

5 picture worthy places to visit in Australia

Australia is one of the most frequented places in the entire world.

Has picture-worthy places to see in Australia.

It’s one of the countries everyone’s dreamt of going because of the beauty of its culture, people, and delicious cuisine as well. Australia is known as the land down under but it’s more than its famous tagline. Australia is composed of eight capital cities and every city is really worth going.

Five of the most picturesque places to see in Australia

See the list below:

Grampians National Park

Victoria, picture-worthy places in Australia — Image source- parks victoria

Grampians National Park is one of the most famous places among travelers. It is actually tagged as one of the most visited because of the beauty and feel of the park. The park can be found between Stawell and Horsham on the Western Highway. It is about 167, 219 hectare and if you really want to experience first-hand what it is like to be there, better pay a visit now! It will surely be worth it.

Fraser Island

picture-worthy places in Australia — Image source- Sunrover tours

Fraser Island is situated at the southeastern coast of the state of Queensland, Australia. It is famous for its rainforests, mangrove trees, sand dunes, eucalyptus woodland and much more. Fraser Island is really one of the most picture-worthy places in Australia!

Adelaide

Adelaide is the capital city of Southern Australia and there are so many things that you can enjoy here. The food is also great as they offer different varieties of cuisine and they even serve other countries’ food. This place has over 1.7 million inhabitants.

Kakadu National Park

If you are a true sucker for parks, this place is for you. Kakadu National Park is definitely one of its kind. The park is situated within the Alligator Rivers Region of the Northern Territory. There are also four major river systems that can be seen here namely East Alligator River, West Alligator River, Wildman River, and the entire South Alligator River.

Kangaroo Island

If you really wanna feel the vibe of Australia, go to Kangaroo Island. Kangaroo Island is considered as one of the largest islands in Australia. You will not only see Kangaroos in the place, you will also lighthouses and rock formations that would be great as backdrops for your photo sessions!

Australia is really filled with picture-worthy places to see for you to capture beautiful and memorable moments!

Author Bio: Mark is a daytime writer for Zapals, an internationally renowned global shopping website that offers an extensive range of high-quality products at the lowest prices for customers. Mark also helps consumers about the information they should know regarding new gadgets.

September 27, 2017 Travel, Round the world

Take Photos In These Breathtaking Places In Japan

Japan can be considered as the most famous and most controversial country in Asia.

Many people love the idea of going there to witness cherry blossoms and try their amazing dishes. Japan is also known as the country with the most advanced technology that is why most tech companies rely on their sources from Japan. There are so many beautiful places to see in Japan that are really worth it.

Grab those cameras and better take photos in these breathtaking places in Japan

Sapporo

Saphorro, Japan — photo source: planetware

Sapporo is a province filled with beautiful houses and rice fields. It has been frequented by a lot of tourists over the past three years and because of the crowd in Tokyo, they prefer to visit Sapporo first so they could relax and chill. Sapporo is a very picturesque place as well! There are a lot of great things you can do in Sapporo and it is for you to find out.

Hokkaido

Hokkaido, Japan — Image source-tabijikan

Hokkaido is one of the most relaxing places in Japan. It lies in the northernmost part of Japan and it is famous for its volcanoes, hot springs, ski areas and much more. If you want a rustic vibe, Hokkaido is definitely the place to be.

Tokyo

Japan travel — Image source- travel+leisure

This place needs no explaining as everyone surely knows Tokyo. Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and it is home to a lot of migrants and overseas workers. It is like New York City as it is also a city that never sleeps. There are a lot of gadget places in Tokyo to visit and great restaurants for when you need your ramen fix.

Osaka

Osaka station, Japan — Image source- Osaka station

Osaka is considered a designated city in the Kansai Region of Japan. It is also a large port city and considered a commercial center on the Japanese Island of Honshu. They say the best nightlife experience can be felt here so better visit Osaka now!

Kyoto, Japan

Japan tourism — Image source- Japan national tourism

Lastly, Kyoto. Kyoto is also found in Honshu and it was once the capital of Japan until they replaced it with Tokyo. It is home to famous Buddhist temples and different Japanese rituals and activities that you yourself can try. If you wanna know more about the history of Japan, visit Kyoto!

Did you know these egg facts?

Did you know in the UK, eggs can be kept on a shelf instead of the fridge? If so why?

The domestic refrigerator is only about 100 years old; hens have been domesticated for about 8000 years. What went wrong in those 7900 years?

Nothing. The eggshell is kind of like an impervious membrane, invented by Darwin or God to protect the chick. I’m guessing that allowing toxins to pass through the membrane is, in terms of the survival of the species, a big-time no-no. This may explain why we humans have not all died out in the last 8000 years.

Meat products, fish products and milk products (except cheese and butter – if you consume them fast enough) do need to go in the fridge. Eggs don’t, unless you think you are not going to use them for a couple of weeks.

Eggs are also sold from the shelf in Australia, and the Philippines, not just the UK.

It seems that it is the US that is the odd one out on this.

USA eggs in fridge — Image credit- pixabay

In the USA, some layer hen can be infected ovary with extremely pathogenic species of Salmonella, Salmonella enteritidis. The eggs and egg surface ( with fecal matters) can have this and other pathogens. Washing and refrigeration help to prevent growth of those pathogens. Also consumption of uncooked and under-cooked eggs are discouraged.

In many European countries and UK, the chicken flocks are raised from Salmonella free stocks to assure consumers of any food-borne diseases, specially from Salmonella. So the eggs can be stored at room temperature.

In addition washing eggs make the egg-shell pores more penetrable inside by the motile bacteria from surface, including some pathogens.

New Zealand, eggs in a fridge — Image credit- pixabay

Eggs in New Zealand are kept on the shelves in supermarkets but the industry recommends storing them in the fridge at home. The fridge recommendation is just so that it takes longer for them to go rotten, rather than for any food safety reason.
Egg producers in New Zealand don’t wash the shells either.

The eggs have a thin natural layer on the shell that makes the shell nearly impervious to bacteria. In most of Europe eggs are sold with this layer intact, which makes them safe to keep in a cool place but not necessarily in the fridge, especially in the cooler seasons. In the US eggs are sold after a washing process that strips the eggs of this layer. They look whiter and do not have the occasional chicken poop smear or tiny feather stuck on, but they can be easily contaminated by bacteria, so American eggs do not last as long as ours and must be refrigerated.

Eggs in a fridge — Image credit- pixabay

All eggs can be stored at room-temperature for 30+ days, but by keeping them inside the fridge they can keep for as long as 90 days or more.

September 20, 2017 Food, Recipes

Are you ready for the festive season?

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No festival is complete without some food.

Enjoy the festive season, fun-filled month of September by creating some finger-licking recipes at home!

Indulge in the innovative and special recipes, specially curated for the festive season by Chef Gaurav Chadha, In-house Chef, Dr. Oetker India Pvt. Ltd.

Quick and easy recipes for this festive season:

Sago Pudding
Nacho and Corn Chaat
Peanut Butter Kachori
Potato and Mayonnaise Chaat

Sago Pudding

Servings: 2

Ingredients

300 ml Full Cream Milk

100 gm Sago (Sabudana), soaked in cold water for 1 hour

½ tsp Cinnamon Powder

¼ tsp Vanilla Essence

100 gm Sugar

50 g (3 tbsp) Dr. Oetker FunFoods Veg Mayonnaise Original

3 tsp Berry Compote

½ medium Apple, sliced

1 Mint Sprig

Directions

Heat saucepan (low flame), add milk, sago, cinnamon powder and vanilla essence. Keep stirring until mixture starts to boil.
Add sugar and mayonnaise to above mixture. Stir and cook until mixture thickens. Keep it aside to cool.
Add berry compote at bottom of glass or serving bowl, pour over the pudding, garnish it with apple, mint and serve.

Level: Beginner

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes

Cooking Time: 10 Minutes

Tip: Instead of berry compote, you can also use fruit jam.

Nacho and Corn Chaat

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

1 small Onion, chopped

2-3 Green Chilly, chopped

1 medium Tomato, chopped

3-4 Coriander Leaves, chopped

60 g (4 tbsp) Dr. Oetker FunFoods Veg Mayonnaise Original

1 tbsp Tomato Ketchup

1 tsp Chaat Masala Powder

½ tsp Red Chilli Powder

Black Salt

100 g Nachos, Jalapeno flavour

60 g Sweet Corn Kernels, warm

1 tbsp Sev

Directions:

In a bowl, add onion, green chilies, tomato, coriander, mayonnaise, ketchup, chaat masala, red chili powder and black salt. Mix well
For Assembling: Place nachos around the plate, add above mixture in the middle, sprinkle corn. Garnish with sev and serve.

Level: Beginner

Preparation time: 15 Minutes

Peanut Butter Kachori

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 tbsp Desiccated Coconut Powder

50 g (3 tbsp) Dr. Oetker FunFoods Peanut Butter Crunchy

2 tbsp Almonds, chopped

2 tbsp Cashewnut, chopped

250 g Refined Flour

30 g (2 tbsp) Sugar

50 g (3 tbsp) Clarified Butter

100 ml Water

500 ml Vegetable Oil

Directions:

For stuffing In a bowl mix coconut, peanut Butter, almonds and cashews.
In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, ghee & water. Knead until dough is smooth. Divide dough into 15 equal balls.
Roll each ball into 6 inch dia. round chapatis. Place 1 tbsp of stuffing in centre, pull the edges of the dough to wrap the filling & give shape of kachori.
Heat oil (low flame) in kadhai, fry kachori until golden brown in color. Serve.

Level: Intermediate

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

Potato and Mayonnaise Chaat

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

200 g Baby Potato, boiled (use with skin potato)

1 tbsp Mix Dry Italian Herbs (Oregano, Basil, Thyme and Parsley)

2 tsp Red Chilli Powder

2 Garlic Cloves, chopped

Salt

Black Pepper Powder

60 g (4 tbsp) Dr. Oetker FunFoods Veg Mayonnaise Garlic

2 tbsp Refined Flour

2 tbsp Corn Flour

50 ml Water

100 ml Vegetable Oil

2-3 no Spring Onion, chopped

Directions:

Gently press the potatoes, using your hands and keep them aside.
For Cajun Spice Mix: In a bowl, add mix Italian herbs, red chilli powder, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
In another bowl, add 1 tbsp mayonnaise, refined flour, corn flour, water and Cajun spice. Mix well until smooth mixture is formed. Add potatoes and gently mix.
Heat oil in a kadhai (medium flame) and deep fry above potatoes for 5 minutes or until crisp.
In a bowl, add spring onion, remaining mayonnaise and fried potatoes. Gently mix well and serve hot.

Level: Beginner

Preparation time: 15 Minutes

Cooking Time: 10 Minutes