關於 smoked meat products ，我們在網路上蒐集到這些相關的討論、資訊與評價

Have you tried Victoria Crest's range of 7 (SEVEN) hotdogs... I mean SAUSAGES? ;)

http://www.rebeccasaw.com/for-sale-victoria-crest-sausages-meat-pie-chicken-pie-chicken-streaky-and-burgers/

1. HALAL
2. Low fat (93 - 98% FAT FREE)
3. High protein, lean meat frankfurters.
4. Easy to prepare. (We can cook them for you on request - RM5 cooking fee/box)
5. Convenient - just keep in freezer.
6. ALL of them are delicious!

VARIETY:
1. Chicken Basic Banger Pack of 8 (RM19)
2. Chicken Dynamite Chili pack of 8 (spicy can die!) - RM22.50
3. Chicken & Herbs pack of 8 (RM18 )
4. Smoked Chicken pack of 8 (RM18)
5. Smoked Chicken Cheese pack of 8 (RM25.50)
6. Lamb & Cranberry pack of 8 - (MY FAV!!) <3 (RM 35)
7. Lamb & Beef Merguez Pack of 8 (RM32)

PS: I'm a distributor of all Victoria Crest products - u can also order PIES (super good!), burgers & bacon (VC's chicken streaky).

Pick up your items at TTDI or delivery can be arranged via GoGet or Zoom.
All prices are NETT.

不要再給狗寶貝們吃這麼不健康的零食了！！
完全都是用化學產品製作出來的唷！
電腦版：http://goo.gl/fGjD1o
手機版：http://goo.gl/d5QeiI
我們要給狗寶貝們吃的就是
無任何添加的完全天然的啃咬零食！
派脆 羊腿骨！無添加完全天然的！
試試看吧！！讓狗狗吃的健康您也安心！
ＰＳ：
給狗寶貝啃食時，都要在旁邊監督著他吃唷！
一天最多給他啃20分鐘即可！

THE MOST DANGEROUS PET CHEW EVER: RAWHIDE!

How can one of the most popular chew sticks on the planet be so dangerous for your pets, you ask? I mean, most dogs chew on rawhide for hours on end, and not only does it keep them busy, but they seem to last forever.

Well if you understood what it took to make this toxic “raw” leather stick, you would quickly understand what the problem is.

Aside from the horror stories circulating all over social media these days, of pets needing emergency surgery after consuming rawhide, the majority of pet parents today, especially the newbies, believe that this chew is some sort of dried up meat stick. Let me debunk that myth right away!

A rawhide stick is not the by-product of the beef industry nor is it made of dehydrated meat. Rather, rawhide is the by-product of the “Leather Industry”, so theoretically it is a leather chew. Sounds awesome, right?

“Producing rawhide begins with the splitting of an animal hide, usually from cattle. The top grain is generally tanned and made into leather products, while the inner portion, in its “raw” state, goes to the dogs.” TheBark.com

So, how does this leather, which is conveniently rolled up into pretty shapes, actually get made into those rawhide chews?

Follow along my friends and I will enlighten you on how this hide travels through a leathery process where it transforms from hide to a not-so beautiful, colorful, chew stick. Here is a paraphrased tutorial that was explained by the whole dog journal several years back:

STEP 1: Normally, cattle hides are shipped from slaughterhouses to tanneries for processing. These hides are then treated with a chemical bath to help “preserve” the product during transport to help prevent spoilage.

(No one wants to purchase a black, spoiled rawhide stick!)

Once at the tannery: the hides are soaked and treated with either an ash-lye solution or a highly toxic recipe of sodium sulphide liming. This process will help strip the hair and fat that maybe attached to the hides themselves.

(No, no one wants to see a hairy hide…)

Next on this glorious journey, these hides are then treated with chemicals that help “puff” the hide, making it easier to split into layers.

The outer layer of the hide is used for goods like car seats, clothing, shoes, purses, etc. But, it’s the inner layer that is needed to make the rawhide. (Oh and other things like gelatin, cosmetics, and glue as well!)

STEP 2: Now that we have the inner layer of the hide, it’s time to go to the post-tannery stage! Hides are washed and whitened using a solution of hydrogen peroxide and/or bleach; this will also help remove the smell of the rotten or putrid leather. Bonus!
(Research also shows that other chemicals maybe used here to help the whitening process if the bleach isn’t strong enough.)

STEP 3: Now it’s time to make these whitened sheets of this “leathery by-product” look delicious! So, here is where the artistic painting process comes in.

“Basted, smoked, and decoratively tinted products might be any color (or odor) underneath the coating of (often artificial) dyes and flavors. They can even be painted with a coating of titanium oxide to make them appear white and pretty on the pet store shelves.” - whole-dog-journal.com

“…the Material Safety Data Sheet reveals a toxic confection containing the carcinogen FD&C Red 40, along with preservatives like sodium benzoate. But tracking the effects of chemical exposure is nearly impossible when it’s a matter of slow, low-dose poisoning.”– thebark.com

Ok, now that these hides have been painted, it’s time for the final process.

STEP 4: Getting it to last forever!

Because the FDA does not consider these chews to be food, really it’s a free for all when it comes to the manufacturers of these leather strips, and the products they may want to add to these chews, to get them to last forever. Any sort of glue can be added here to get these bad boys to never come apart.

When tested: Lead, arsenic, mercury, chromium salts, formaldehyde, and other toxic chemicals have been detected in raw hides. So it’s safe to say that any sort of glues can be used as well!

Finally, it’s time to package and attach all the glorious marketing labels to the product.

Check out the fine print warning that’s attached with some of these rawhides:
“Choking or blockages. If your dog swallows large pieces of rawhide, the rawhide can get stuck in the esophagus or other parts of the digestive tract. Sometimes, abdominal surgery is needed to remove them from the stomach or intestines. If it isn’t resolved, a blockage can lead to death.“

(Oh, how lovely…)

And there it is! It’s now ready to be shipped to store shelves where it can be purchased for our loving animal companions.

How do proactive veterinarians feel about these chews?

Here is world-renowned veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker's take on the matter:

“The name ‘rawhide’ is technically incorrect. A more accurate name would be processed-hide, because the skin isn’t raw at all. But the term “rawhide” has stuck.

Rawhide chews start out hard, but as your dog works the chew it becomes softer, and eventually he can unknot the knots on each end and the chew takes on the consistency of a slimy piece of taffy or bubble gum. And by that time your dog cannot stop working it -- it becomes almost addictive.

At this point, there’s no longer any dental benefit to the chew because it has turned soft and gooey, and, in fact, it has become a choking and intestinal obstruction hazard.“

P.S. Ready for the jaw dropper?

An investigation by Humane Society International stated in their report, “In a particularly grisly twist, the skins of brutally slaughtered dogs in Thailand are mixed with other bits of skin to produce rawhide chew toys for pet dogs. Manufacturers told investigators that these chew toys are regularly exported to and sold in U.S. stores.” – dogingtonpost.com

Rodney Habib Pet Health Site

"An educated, informed and well-researched community of pet owners can only put more pressure on the pet food industry to be better! When pet owners know better, they will only do better!"

THE MOST DANGEROUS PET CHEW EVER: RAWHIDE!

How can one of the most popular chew sticks on the planet be so dangerous for your pets, you ask? I mean, most dogs chew on rawhide for hours on end, and not only does it keep them busy, but they seem to last forever.

Well if you understood what it took to make this toxic “raw” leather stick, you would quickly understand what the problem is.

Aside from the horror stories circulating all over social media these days, of pets needing emergency surgery after consuming rawhide, the majority of pet parents today, especially the newbies, believe that this chew is some sort of dried up meat stick. Let me debunk that myth right away!

A rawhide stick is not the by-product of the beef industry nor is it made of dehydrated meat. Rather, rawhide is the by-product of the “Leather Industry”, so theoretically it is a leather chew. Sounds awesome, right?

“Producing rawhide begins with the splitting of an animal hide, usually from cattle. The top grain is generally tanned and made into leather products, while the inner portion, in its “raw” state, goes to the dogs.” TheBark.com

So, how does this leather, which is conveniently rolled up into pretty shapes, actually get made into those rawhide chews?

Follow along my friends and I will enlighten you on how this hide travels through a leathery process where it transforms from hide to a not-so beautiful, colorful, chew stick. Here is a paraphrased tutorial that was explained by the whole dog journal several years back:

STEP 1: Normally, cattle hides are shipped from slaughterhouses to tanneries for processing. These hides are then treated with a chemical bath to help “preserve” the product during transport to help prevent spoilage.

(No one wants to purchase a black, spoiled rawhide stick!)

Once at the tannery: the hides are soaked and treated with either an ash-lye solution or a highly toxic recipe of sodium sulphide liming. This process will help strip the hair and fat that maybe attached to the hides themselves.

(No, no one wants to see a hairy hide…)

Next on this glorious journey, these hides are then treated with chemicals that help “puff” the hide, making it easier to split into layers.

The outer layer of the hide is used for goods like car seats, clothing, shoes, purses, etc. But, it’s the inner layer that is needed to make the rawhide. (Oh and other things like gelatin, cosmetics, and glue as well!)

STEP 2: Now that we have the inner layer of the hide, it’s time to go to the post-tannery stage! Hides are washed and whitened using a solution of hydrogen peroxide and/or bleach; this will also help remove the smell of the rotten or putrid leather. Bonus!
(Research also shows that other chemicals maybe used here to help the whitening process if the bleach isn’t strong enough.)

STEP 3: Now it’s time to make these whitened sheets of this “leathery by-product” look delicious! So, here is where the artistic painting process comes in.

“Basted, smoked, and decoratively tinted products might be any color (or odor) underneath the coating of (often artificial) dyes and flavors. They can even be painted with a coating of titanium oxide to make them appear white and pretty on the pet store shelves.” - whole-dog-journal.com

“…the Material Safety Data Sheet reveals a toxic confection containing the carcinogen FD&C Red 40, along with preservatives like sodium benzoate. But tracking the effects of chemical exposure is nearly impossible when it’s a matter of slow, low-dose poisoning.”– thebark.com

Ok, now that these hides have been painted, it’s time for the final process.

STEP 4: Getting it to last forever!

Because the FDA does not consider these chews to be food, really it’s a free for all when it comes to the manufacturers of these leather strips, and the products they may want to add to these chews, to get them to last forever. Any sort of glue can be added here to get these bad boys to never come apart.

When tested: Lead, arsenic, mercury, chromium salts, formaldehyde, and other toxic chemicals have been detected in raw hides. So it’s safe to say that any sort of glues can be used as well!

Finally, it’s time to package and attach all the glorious marketing labels to the product.

Check out the fine print warning that’s attached with some of these rawhides:
“Choking or blockages. If your dog swallows large pieces of rawhide, the rawhide can get stuck in the esophagus or other parts of the digestive tract. Sometimes, abdominal surgery is needed to remove them from the stomach or intestines. If it isn’t resolved, a blockage can lead to death.“

(Oh, how lovely…)

And there it is! It’s now ready to be shipped to store shelves where it can be purchased for our loving animal companions.

How do proactive veterinarians feel about these chews?

Here is world-renowned veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker's take on the matter:

“The name ‘rawhide’ is technically incorrect. A more accurate name would be processed-hide, because the skin isn’t raw at all. But the term “rawhide” has stuck.

Rawhide chews start out hard, but as your dog works the chew it becomes softer, and eventually he can unknot the knots on each end and the chew takes on the consistency of a slimy piece of taffy or bubble gum. And by that time your dog cannot stop working it -- it becomes almost addictive.

At this point, there’s no longer any dental benefit to the chew because it has turned soft and gooey, and, in fact, it has become a choking and intestinal obstruction hazard.“

P.S. Ready for the jaw dropper?

An investigation by Humane Society International stated in their report, “In a particularly grisly twist, the skins of brutally slaughtered dogs in Thailand are mixed with other bits of skin to produce rawhide chew toys for pet dogs. Manufacturers told investigators that these chew toys are regularly exported to and sold in U.S. stores.” – dogingtonpost.com

Rodney Habib Pet Health Site

"An educated, informed and well-researched community of pet owners can only put more pressure on the pet food industry to be better! When pet owners know better, they will only do better!"

For this episode, we went down to The Feather Blade at Tanjong Pagar to destroy a MASSIVE Feather Blade Steak Platter! The Feather Blade specialises in a single cut of steak, the flat iron. There are only 2 mains at The Feather Blade – 200g of grilled flat iron steak ($21++) and a Japanese-inspired Gyudon Bowl ($28++) with marinated flat iron steak.

My platter consisted of 5 steaks, 2 gyudon bowls, 5 foie gras, 5 scallops, 3 servings of potatoes, 2 bowls of spinach, 2 bowls of corn and 2 off-the-menu burgers. The owner, who also does food photography, masterfully arranged the food into a beautiful display.

Every piece of beef served was cooked beautifully to a medium rare, including the patties. The steak was mostly tender with a bit of bite to it while bursting with flavour. The gyudon steak was marinated in yakiniku sauce, making it slightly sweet and pairing wonderfully with the flavoured gyudon rice.

Each dish was elevated in some way, even the sides. The corn had smoked cream, the spinach was spiced and had cheese added and the potatoes were cooked in beef fat. The secret menu item, their beef burger, was made with beef trimmings and sauced with bearnaise. It was a delicious way to use up leftover parts of beef. They also offer sauces, including unique options like wasabi cream and uni butter, to go with your steak.

Protein-heavy challenges are usually a struggle for me but the food here was worth the effort. Places that specialise in certain cuisines/dishes usually catch my eye and the expertise here in the way they treat their flat iron cut (and their interesting sides and sauces) really shows. They also have a bar where you can pair your meal with refreshing alcoholic beverages. Do visit The Feather Blade for a mouth-watering steak feast!

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For this video, we headed down to Mischief at Esplanade to complete a 5KG Viking Meat Platter! With the recently released Assassin Creed Valhalla, we were inspired to find and devour a Viking-themed platter, and Mischief generously offered us their food with a bit of customisation. Mischief is a bar/restaurant located at the Esplanade that serves American-Asian fusion food that you can pair with a large variety of alcoholic beverages.

Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla attempts to be historically authentic, immersing you into the 9th Century Viking experience as a raider in England. Together with the classic features of the Assassin’s Creed series such as stealth and assassinations, you will find yourself building your clan and amassing resources as a conqueror in a realm ripe with wealth for the taking.

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For this 5KG Viking Platter, we had to make do with what was available at Mischief while trying to Viking-ise the platter as possible. We added BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs, Sliced Beef Brisket, Angus Beef Short Ribs, Pork Sausages, Smoked Salmon and a whole BBQ Chicken for the protein. Then for some diversity and colour, we placed Garlic Bread, Green and Red Grapes, Sauerkraut, Grilled Corn and Cherry Tomatoes onto the Viking Platter. The result - a beautifully vibrant plate of food fit for a Viking King.

In line with the Viking-theme, I dressed up in a fur-clad Viking suit to complete this challenge, but it became too hot so I had to remove part of the outfit. The food was delicious, especially the Beef Brisket and BBQ Chicken. The Asian-American fusion came through stunningly, with the chicken being slightly sweet and very moist with notes of turmeric and other Asian spices. The Brisket was extremely tender with a deep “meaty” flavour that can only come from hours of slow-cooking to concentrate the flavour. I completed the Viking Platter with little difficulty other than the sweltering heat.

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Japanese Doll Festival (Hinamatsuri), or Girls' Day, is held on March 3rd. On this day, we set up hina dolls (hina-ningyo) since they are believed to protect girls from bad luck.

This year (2015) was my daughter's 1st Hinamatsuri! The very first celebration is important, when family members hope for growth and happiness for baby girls. My daughter still can't eat anything but I hope she liked this Sushi cake :)

Hishi Mochi (diamond shaped rice cake) is usually presented with hina dolls. Hishi Mochi commonly consists of three layers: pink, white, and green, from top to bottom. It is said that pink represents peach flowers, white represents snow, and green represents grass. Those colors have a meaning to get the power of nature. Therefore, I used these three colors for my Sushi Cake :)

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Sushi Cake for Hinamatsuri

Difficulty: Medium
Time: 20min
Number of servings: 4 people = 15cm (6inch) round cake pan

Ingredients:
green/white/pink Sushi rice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRBhl0baHQ8
Kinshi Tamago (shredded egg crepe): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRBhl0baHQ8
smoked salmon
cucumber
2 quail eggs
Nori seaweed sheet
Ikura (salmon roe)
Sakura Denbu (pink colored seasoned shredded codfish)

Directions:
1. Wet the cake pan (or line with plastic wrap). Place the crab meat Sushi rice and press down flat with a rice paddle or a spoon. Then place the white Sushi rice and the Aonori Sushi rice one after another and flatten as well. Turn the cake pan upside down onto a plate to remove the rice.
2. Make a thin ribbon of cucumber for Odairisama (prince)'s Kimono and slice the leftover into thin rounds.
3. Cut out the egg crepe and make a scepter and a fan. Thinly slice the leftover.
4. Place the cucumber slices and shredded egg crepe on the Sushi cake. Wrap the quail eggs with a cucumber ribbon (prince) and smoked salmon (princess). Let them hold the scepter (prince) and the fan (princess). Cut out Nori sheet to make their faces. Attach their hairs with bento picks. Garnish with Ikura and Sakura Denbu to finish.

* お雛様 (ohinasama: princess) holds a fan called 扇子 (sensu) in both hands.
* お内裏様 (odairisama: prince) holds a flat wooden scepter called 笏 (shaku) symbolic of his rank in his right hand.

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