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When we begin a diet, usually we are very motivated. We get in all the food that we will need, plan all the meals we will be eating, and begin to look forward to losing lots of weight. Quite often the diet goes well initially. Many of us start diets during a period when we have few external commitments such as parties or meals out, so temptations are less. Nick Zhou's Wok CookbookThings usually go well at first. Often we have daily weigh ins during this period and we’re motivated by the weight going down.
Nevertheless it is often a false start and it doesn’t continue. A contributory factor could be that we give ourselves little rewards for doing so well. It may be that we’re easily bored and our old foods and way of life are too tempting. It may be that we lose motivation as the weight doesn’t come off as quickly as we hoped. Here follow ten tips that are designed to help if any of this applies to you:
1 Make sure your goals are not unrealistic and reassess them if necessary. Best to achieve your goals by [click to continue…]

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Introduction to Woks

Although many people have seen woks in use, there are also a great number of us who are unaware of what exactly a wok is and the advantages that woks can bring. This article will provide an introduction to the features and benefits of the wok. A wok is a traditional Chinese cooking vessel that [...]

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Pasta from your wok

A great recipe for pasta from your wok. Mushroom Spaghetti with Pasta Cream Sauce Ingredients: Spaghetti 200 g Broccoli 150 g Small Onion Mushrooms 200 g Capsicum ½ Chicken Stock 150 g Pasta Cream 80 g (see below) Whipped cream 80 g Butter 80 g Pepper and salt to taste Method: Use your wok to [...]

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How to Season a Wok

Woks have in recent years become an essential piece of equipment in many people’s kitchens, especially for those households that are keen on Chinese food. It is probably quite well recognised that the best quality results will be achieved when you buy a wok which is in the higher price range. These woks are generally [...]

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