Surprising Effects and Side Effects of Cinnamon
These days, when I wake up in the morning, I drink lukewarm water with a little cinnamon powder.I usually like cinnamon, and I am addicted to the charm of cinnamon powder because it tastes good and it seems to help give me energy for the day. So today, we are going to learn about cinnamon, which is loved in cooking for its attractive aroma and taste.Cinnamon is gaining attention as a natural ingredient that provides various health benefits beyond a simple spice, but it is important to know the correct information and appropriate intake amount to use it because excessive consumption or inappropriate use can be harmful to health. So, letโs start by looking at the different types of cinnamon. Types…
How To Clean an Electric Kettle in an Easiest and Fastest Way
One of the most used home appliances in my house is an electric kettle. When boiling stew, I can save time by boiling water in the electric kettle and then pouring hot water into the pot on the stove, As someone who likes to drink tea, I always easily boil water and brew tea leaves. However, one drawback of these electric kettles is that limescale is built often inside of the kettle. The reason why scales form like this is because the calcium component in the water is heated and has the property of sticking to the inside. If these scales are not removed, they interfere with heat conduction, which…
Weekend Date in Finland – Finnish Salmon Soup
When you come to Finland, ‘Lohikeitto (eng: salmon soup)’ is one of the foods you must try. A slightly creamy salmon soup made with potatoes or root vegetables, salmon, and dill herbs is one of the essential and delicious foods in Finland, where the cold winter is long and harsh. It’s also one of my husband and I’s favorite foods lol. So, we often go to a cafe near the beach to eat this salmon soup for brunch on the weekends. There are many cafes we go to, but this time we went to here๐๐ป Many places provide soup (with bread) + coffee/tea together, but here, like another cafe we…
Making Bungeo-ppang (๋ถ์ด๋นต) At Home, Why is it so hard? Is it Just Me?
Bungeo-ppang (๋ถ์ด๋นต; “carp bread”) is a fish-shaped pastry stuffed with sweetened red bean paste or custard cream or others. It is one of South Korea’s most popular winter street foods. There are Bungeo-ppang and Ingeo-ppang which both are a fish-shaped pastries, but the difference between them is; So, today I challenged myself to make Ingeo-ppang at home! When I went to Korea before, I bought a Ingeo-ppang mix and a fish-shaped bun pan. However, due to my laziness, I put it off for a long time for making it. But, finally, I decided to try making Ingeo-ppang at home today! I didn’t welcome winter the most out of the four…
Exploring the Different Types of Cinnamon and Unveiling the Benefits and Side Effects of Cinnamon Tea
I have loved sujeonggwa (a Korean traditional cinnamon punch) since I was a child. I usually enjoy buns or apple pies with cinnamon powder even though I am not a big fan of bread. I once drank cinnamon tea while studying abroad in Dubai, I fell in love with it. Therefore, I purchased a lot of cinnamon tea on a trip to Dubai with my husband a few years ago to celebrate my birthday. Especially on a cold winter like these days, if you drink it sip by sip, you will feel warm and happy. Today, like usual, while I was drinking cinnamon tea, I suddenly wondered what are the…
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