Archive for July, 2009
« Previous EntriesMongo (Mungbean) Farming
Monday, July 27th, 2009Do you know why sotanghon is more expensive than bihon? This is because sotanghon is made from mungbean, while bihon is made of rice. Mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilzeck), popularly known in the Philippines as mungo or mungbean in other countries and mainly used as human food. It is one of the cheapest sources of [...]
How to Make Mushroom Burger
Monday, July 27th, 2009Mushroom burgers have become a welcome alternative for people who love burgers but prefer them to be more healthful. This is because mushrooms are said to be capable of lowering cholesterol levels and to be a good source of minerals, says Lourdes Rivera, meat processing guru and lecturer at the Ultima Entrepinoy Forum Center in [...]
There’s Money in Growing Calamansi
Monday, July 27th, 2009There’s money in growing calamansi, whether in your backyard or in your farm. After all, it bears fruits throughout the year and there is always a ready market for the crop. The edible fruit is small and orange (when ripe), about one inch in diameter, and resembles a small tangerine. In the Philippines, it is [...]
How to make Siopao
Sunday, July 26th, 2009Materials needed: Stainless steel or plastic bowls of different sizes Measuring spoons and cups Spatula Rolling pin Weighing scale Steamer
Starting a Fruit Shake Business
Saturday, July 18th, 2009I. INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS (All price are in Php based on 2007 market price.) a. Cost of Utensils: 1 pc Fruit slicer 6? (stainless steel) – 278.25 1 pc Can opener – 68.25 1 set Measuring spoon (plastic) – 36.75 1 pc Measuring cup (plastic) – 57.75 1 pc Chopping board (anti-bacterial) – 89.25 3 pcs [...]
Farming and Culture of Red Seaweed (Kappaphycus)
Saturday, July 18th, 2009Kappaphycus is a red seaweed commonly called ‘guzo’ or ‘tambalang.’ There are three common strains which are appropriate for farming. These are brown, green and red strains. Kappaphycus is naturally found below 0 tide line on sandy-rocky to corally substrate in the tropical intertidal and subtidal waters. Farming of this seaweed started in southern Mindanao [...]
How to Make Banana Chips
Thursday, July 16th, 2009Things You’ll Need: * 5 – 6 bananas * lemon juice, coconut oil or vegetable oil * salt, sugar syrup or honey (optional) * tumeric powder(optional) * cooking spray * baking sheet * slotted spoon * cloth * chip slicer Step 1: Cut bananas in diagonal slices 1/8 inch each or use a chip [...]
Recycling Egg Shells Into Many Uses
Sunday, July 12th, 2009Eggshells are composed of around 95% calcium carbonate, a mineral that is very important for industry, nutrition and agriculture. There are many studies trying to find new ways to utilize this resource and their natural absorbent properties, as in treating cadmium in wastewater. So, never toss out those egg shells. They’re not garbage, but can [...]
Your backyard Kangkong is a Health Food
Sunday, July 12th, 2009Whether it is from the pond or from the garden, kangkong is a commonly used food plant in Asia. Folkloric data indicate that the plant is a general tonic for neuralgia and other nervous diseases and can be used as poultice for skin ulcers. We enjoy this vegetable in our “sinigang” or just stir-fried with [...]
Reasons Why Some Piglets Are Born Dead
Friday, July 10th, 2009It is rather common that some pigs are born dead. But if this happens often with a particular mother hog, there must be a reason. It must however be ascertained if the piglet is born dead or just die soon after birth, which could have been saved if immediately noticed. Sometimes certain piglets are born [...]
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