Dice Game For Moon Festival

Call upon your family, aunts, uncles, cousins, 2nd cousins, cousins nth removed, etc. etc. This year, the Moon Festival will be a little more fun.

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Try this dice game with the family. This game of chance is commonly played in Xiamen, and some Chinese communities throughout Asia, during the Moon Festival.
Prizes are at stake to add to the family camaraderie.
Read below to see the instructions.

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Special thanks to Sean of "To the Tale, and Other Such Concerns Blog", for the detailed description of the game.

Materials
You will need:

6 pieces dice, preferably numbers 1 and 4 in red, other numbers in black

Wide-mouthed bowl
Prizes, prizes, prizes. You still have time to solicit...
Assortment of quietly smiling, or rambunctious, or dancing family members and friends on Moon Festival night. Grandma, Grandpa, and little cousins included

Object of the Game:

To get as much prizes by throwing the dice and getting prescribed number combinations.

Procedure:

Preparations before Moon Festival:
1. Look for a wide mouthed bowl.
2. Prepare 6 dice with number 1 and 4 in red. If you can only find dice with only the number 1 in red, improvise for number 4.
3. Solicit for prizes among family.
4. Prepare the following prizes
o 32 pcs 6th place prizes
o 16 pcs 5th place prizes
o 8 pcs 4th places prizes
o 4 pcs 3rd place prizes
o 2 pcs 2nd place prizes
o 1 pc 1st place prize
Value of prizes may vary. May be simple or extravagant. Others raffle off moon cake, candies, gadgets, ChildBook gift certificates (ehem:-) ... Be creative.

Game Proper on Moon Festival night:

5. Place wide-mouthed bowl on a table. Gather everybody around the table. Appoint the first player.
6. First player throws all 6 dice into the bowl. Take note of the numbers face-up on the dice.
7. Certain combination of numbers on the dice entitles the player to a prize. See combinations and corresponding prizes below.
8. Pass the bowl to the next person. S/he will also throw the dice and get a prize if certain number combinations land face up on the dice. Etc. etc. until all the prizes run out.

Special rules:

- If any of the dice fall outside the bowl, you lose your turn for that round.
- If all the prizes for a given configuration have run out, then future appearances of that configuration win no further prizes.
- "Ultimate throw" - The best combination is composed of either 6 fours, or 6 ones. If you get this combination, you will ALL prizes, even those already won. Some families just give the 1st prize to ensure everybody gets to take home a prize.
- Other rules you can make up as you go along as long as it is fair and everybody gets to have fun.

Dice combinations and corresponding prizes:

The game is actually primarily based on occurrences of the "4" value -- the more fours you roll, the better the prize.

Sixth-place prizes - Awarded to people who roll 1 four

Fifth-place prizes - Awarded to people who roll 2 fours:

Fourth-place prizes - Awarded to people who roll 3 fours:

Third-place prizes - Awarded to people who roll 4 of any number except four:

Second-place prizes - Awarded to people who roll either a full sequence of all six numbers, or 3 of one number and 3 of another:

And finally, the first-place prize (zhungyuan) is given to the lucky soul who manages to roll four fours, five of any single number, or better:

Have fun and good fortune on Moon Festival!

Source: "Of Dice and Moon Cakes" by Sean - http://lengthofwords.blogspot.com/2006/10/of-dice-and-mooncakes.html

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How to Make and Freeze Homemade Pierogies

As a busy mother and wife, I don't always have time to cook an hour long dinner in the evenings. To solve this problem, I like to make our own freezer meals that I can thaw out, reheat or cook...and have on our dinner table in less than 30 minutes.

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My family enjoys homemade potato and cheese pierogies so I like to spend an afternoon every couple of months making them and freezing them for future use. The following recipe is the one that I like to use.

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Potato and Cheese Pierogies

Filling:

2 lbs. Velveeta Cheese, shredded

8 ounces Sharp Cheese, shredded

5 lbs. white potatoes, peeled and boiled

4 small onions, minced

salt and pepper to taste

1 clove of garlic, minced

Fry the minced or finely chopped onions in 1 stick of butter and set aside. In a large stock pot, boil 5 lbs. of potatoes; drain water, mash the potatoes and set aside. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, Velveeta and Sharp cheeses, minced onions, salt, pepper and garlic.

Dough:

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup shortening

1 teaspoon salt

2 eggs mixed with 1/4 cup of water

You will need to make several batches of dough but only make 1 batch at a time. I usually end up making 3-4 batches.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, shortening, salt, eggs and water until the mixture forms a stiff dough. Roll out the dough onto a floured dough board. Use a 4-5" round circle cutter or empty coffee can to cut out dough circles. Place 2 tablespoons of potato filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the circle in half and wet edges slightly with water to pinch them close.

In a large stockpot, bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add the pierogies in a single layer and boil them until they float. Drain on paper towels and let them cool. Once cool, place on a cookie sheet and freeze for 1 hour. Remove from freezer and place in plastic freezer containers, boxes or bags. They will keep for 9-12 months in your freezer.

You will need to thaw them for 20 minutes at room temperature before frying them in a deep fryer or frying pan. This recipe will make 12-13 dozen pierogies.

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And You Thought Coffee Was Bad for You!

I am sure that if you are a coffee enthusiast, you have heard this, but if not let me state it here. "Coffee is good for you!"

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Recent research has shown that coffee is the number one source of antioxidants in the American diet. Antioxidants, are nutrients that are responsible from protecting your body's cells from being destroyed by toxins. This destruction has been linked to an increased risk of certain medical conditions, such as cancer, heart disease and others.

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Antioxidants are found in the good stuff that our mothers made us eat when we were little, namely fruits & veggies. Amazingly, many of us didn't listen and took up coffee instead because more Americans get their daily dose of antioxidants from coffee than from broccoli!

The top 10 list for the the source of antioxidants in the Americandiet were listed as follows:

1. Coffee

2. Black Tea

3. Bananas

4. Dried Beans

5. Corn

6. Red Wine

7. Beer

8. Apples

9. Tomatoes

10.Potatoes

Research also showed that there was esentially no difference between the amount of antioxidants in regular versus decaf coffees.

Now this doesn't mean that you should run out and consume mass
amounts of coffee. Like everything in life, moderation is the key!

And by the way, you should still eat your fruits and veggies, just
finish them off with a great cup of coffee!

And You Thought Coffee Was Bad for You!

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Today's markets of ours are flooded with all kinds of electronics goods. Whether they are used in kitchens or one may need using them in one's office, professional or social lives, they are no doubt always in good demand. Among all these goods, coffee makers are something that is the need of almost every house hold. A good and reliable maker that we are going to recommend here to our readers is known as Francis Francis X1 Coffee maker.

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It is really an amazing coffee maker. Once you would brew your coffee with the help of this amazing machine, you would really experience a good change in the taste. The reason behind this good change in the change is that the Francis Francis X1 Coffee maker really reduces the amount of caffeine and the acidity present in the coffee, moreover, it helps reducing the weight and keeping one fit.

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The makers has kept in mind that most of the times these are the women that shop around the kitchen utensils as well as the necessary electronics goods, and they usually prefer having bright and unique colors that may also go with the rest of the color theme of the kitchen. Perhaps that is why they have come up with Francis Francis X1 Coffee maker in different catchy colors. One may like having it in black as it gives a classic look, or one may choose to have it in white, pink or in any other color. The taste with a real beauty in kitchen has only been offered by this maker, and one should not take long before enjoying the taste of coffee made by this amazing maker. We believe one would really feel the difference at very first sip while taking coffee made by Francis Francis X1 Coffee maker.

Besides its taste, coffee is liked by the coffee lovers because of many reasons. For instance, they like the smell of coffee, they really admire the health benefits that a cup of coffee brings or they just feel fresh after a tiring day or before starting a day in a refreshing manner. No matter what purpose you have become a regular coffee drinker, if you intend to simplify the process of coffee making easy for you, the only choice that you can rely on is called Francis Francis X1 Coffee maker. If you feel hesitant in buying this amazing maker, you may ask those that already have acquired it.

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Coffee Drinking & Hydration

Fluids are an important part of the diet. An acceptable way to maintain the body's fluid balance is to drink 6 to 8 cups (1.5 to 2 liters) of various liquids throughout the day. The daily normal average loss of water is about 2,500 ml. About 50% of this water loss is through urine. The rest is water loss through the skin and the lungs.

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Drinking fluids throughout the day is important and this includes drinking coffee. Hydration levels vary according to age, seasons, level of physical activity, altitude and many other factors. De-hydration causes fatigue and lethargy, symptoms that should be cause for drinking fluids. Who has not heard the advice about drinking eight 8 ounce glasses of water each day?

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In hotter weather, during and after exercise, or when experiencing body temperature changes, you should drink closer to 8 to 12 cups (2 to 3 liters) of liquids in one day.

Most drinks do a good job of hydrating although there are some that are better hydrators than others. For example,

Water is, by all means, the best beverage for hydrating the human body. Drink water as often as you can and you will feel the difference from good hydration. Herbal teas such as Mint, Chamomile, Dandelion, Ginger, Hawthorn, Rosemary, and Sage can be a nice, occasional alternative to drinking only plain water. Herbal teas, green, black or red teas do not have a negative effect on hydration. Fruit and vegetable juices are also good hydrators but it is important to watch the caloric content from the nutrients and sugars. Caffeinated soft drinks, a favorite of many, have a diuretic effect. Their high sugar content is troublesome since the human body has a hard time metabolizing refined sugar. Generally speaking, not recommended as hydrators over water, teas and coffee.

The potential diuretic effect of caffeinated coffee increases with the level of coffee drinking consumption. In many ways, this is similar to the natural effect of drinking water. Diuretic effect simply translates into more frequent urination or the increase of the flow of urine which causes the body to get rid of excess water.

However, caffeine does not increase the amount of fluid passed, thus it does not lead to dehydration. Dehydration is when you lose more fluid than you take in. In other words, your body does not have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal function. After drinking brewed coffee, for example, the body retains most of the fluid which is what matters for good hydration.

Coffee drinking, in fact, has many health benefits supported by extensive and ongoing research performed all over the world. There is no evidence that caffeine consumption causes a fluid-electrolyte imbalance detrimental to personal health. Instead, there are many documented health benefits from coffee drinking. For example, motor control improves with moderate amounts of coffee. Coffee drinking offers some levels of protection against colon cancer, Type 2 diabetes and other diseases.

Interesting factoids:

If you are at least 60 years old and drink fluids only when thirsty, you get only about 90% of the fluids your body needs. That means a 10% deficiency in body fluids which is not a good thing. This lack of fluids will translate, minimally, into dehydration symptoms such as fatigue and lethargy or something else. After 50 years of age, it is a good habit to drink fluids for hydration purposes specifically as a habit, even when you are not thirsty.

Coffee is part of the daily routine for most adults. Alternating water, coffee and another alternative beverage daily can promote good hydration habits. Taking in good hydrating fluids regularly will prevent dehydration and maintain good health.

Water is the # 1 choice for hydration. Coffee drinking is an excellent complement to personal daily hydration. As with anything, doing things in moderation is a good approach to a healthy and happy life.

So, for hydration purposes, go ahead and enjoy that cup of freshly brewed Sumatra Mandheling Grade # 1!

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Lots of Uses For Fold Away Kitchen Tables

Doesn't it seem like you always need a little more space in the kitchen? Most people complain of this more than anything else. When they're trying to grab a large meal, there's never enough room to spread things out. The reason is simple. Kitchens have a limited amount of space. If you have lots happening all the time in the kitchen, there'd be less space to walk around. Besides, you may not need that space all the time. You only need it when it's time to prepare a large meal. So what's the solution?

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The answer to this is foldaway kitchen tables. Foldaway kitchen tables are just what they sound like. They're kitchen tables that can be set up, in usually just a few minutes, and offer more space to work on throughout the kitchen. After the work is done, and the tables are no longer needed, they can be put away just about as quickly.

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A lot of people think folding tables for any room in the house are going to be flimsy pieces that can break under even moderate weight. This is the way it used to be. But times have changed since those days. Today's kitchen tables that fold away offer a lot more stability and variety. No longer is your only option the plastic table with four metal legs.

Today's fold up tables for the kitchen can be made out of wood, metal or any of a number of other substances, or combinations of those materials. This is good for a couple of reasons. First, you can choose the materials that you think will be the most sturdy for the job you have at hand. This doesn't just have to do with the materials, however you also take a close look at the construction and locking mechanisms of these tables when they are opened up. Some of them are just as strong, sturdy and supported as a solid table once everything is locked in place.

Also, you can appreciate that because of the variety of today's folding tables; you should be able to find one that matches your kitchen. While it may not be up for a very long time that still doesn't mean you want something tacky in your kitchen when it is. More often than not, the times when you're going to be pulling out a table like this to help you prepare a meal is a time when you have a lot of family members in the house. You've already cleaned up the rest of the house to show it off, why make the kitchen look worse with an unattractive table.

When shopping for folding tables, remember, you still do have space constraints to work with. You don't want to think you can buy any massive tables, since you could just fold them away when you're done with them. You still need to be able to work in the kitchen when they're open. Take measurements of your kitchen and figure out how much of that space you're comfortable losing to include an additional table. Then when you're shopping, you know to keep the table within these size limitations.

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Facts About Coffee

Is coffee bad for the health?

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Only when consumed in excessive amounts. Coffee's active ingredient is caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant that is found in many soft drinks, chocolate, cocoa, tea, and medicines. The amounts of caffeine in coffee depend on the manner in which it is prepared and how strong it is. Brewed coffee is the richest source of caffeine followed by instant coffee.

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Most people get a kick out of drinking coffee which has become an important ritual that they look forward too. Regular users report increased alertness and decreased irritability. Others react differently. Caffeine-sensitive individuals may experience symptoms of nervousness, restlessness, headaches, gastrointestinal disturbances, and insomnia. Regular coffee drinkers who are deprived of their favorite brew may also experience these symptoms.

"You may feel your nerves jangling after just one cup of coffee, while the person sitting next to you may be able to tolerate as many as four or five before she feels any effects at all," according to Carol Ann Rinzler in "Feed A Cold, Starve A Fever."

The bottom-line? Drink moderately unless your physician tells you to eliminate caffeine use because of certain medical conditions. Three 5-ounce cups of regular coffee a day probably won't give you any trouble. If you're caffeine-sensitive, it's wise to eliminate coffee and other sources of caffeine in your diet.

Can black coffee sober up a drunken person?

Since caffeine is a stimulant, it may "lift the spirits" and alleviate the mild depression that sometimes follows heavy drinking. However, coffee does not speed up the elimination of alcohol from the body. In effect, you'll be wide-awake but remain drunk.

Can coffee stop headaches?

See above. Rather than stop, your headache may get worse with coffee, especially if you're caffeine-sensitive. For those who aren't, they may find a hot cup of coffee relaxing since caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, meaning it reduces the stretching of blood vessels in the head and neck that may be causing your headache.

Is decaffeinated coffee better?

Decaffeinated coffee (in which the caffeine has been reduced or removed) certainly has less caffeine and presumably less side effects. Consider this: One teaspoon of instant decaf coffee has only 2 milligrams (mg) of caffeine compared to brewed coffee that contains a whopping 103 to 164 mg of caffeine!

The downside is that decaf coffee costs more and the small amount of caffeine it contains can produce the unpleasant effects of coffee in caffeine-sensitive individuals. For these poor souls, decaf coffee isn't necessarily better.

Can black coffee make you slim?

Only if you don't eat! Black coffee has no calories and is a mild diuretic that helps eliminate excess water and a small amount of weight from the body. However, black coffee can also make you hungry because it stimulates the production of stomach acids. The "hunger pangs" you feel after taking black coffee can ruin your diet!

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