Does lemon grass keep mosquitoes away?
Chef's answer
Known for its distinct smell, citronella grass (or lemon grass) is the most commonly used natural ingredient in mosquito repellants. In fact, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden recommends lemon-scented plants such as citronella grass to keep mosquitoes at bay..
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Garlic, cumin and cayenne help mask the flavor of grass fed beef so you can get used to the difference.
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Are those extra dollars worth it? When it comes to nutrition, grass-fed beef is higher in key nutrients, including antioxidants and vitamins. It also has twice as many omega-3 fatty acids as regular beef. As far as flavor goes, this leaner beef has a slightly gamey taste.
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The salt helps suck a lot of the bad flavors right out. Make sure you give the meat a good clean water bath before cooking, though. Otherwise, the salt can really overpower. Marinades are also a great way to reduce the gamey taste in wild meat..
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Potential Risks of Grass-Fed Beef. Although grass-fed beef has lower levels of saturated fat than grain-fed beef, it may have higher levels of fat and cholesterol than other meats. As with all foods, grass-fed beef should be eaten in moderation.
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Critics charge that livestock pasture lands are hardly eco-friendly or "natural" environments, especially when forests are cut to create cattle grazing areas. Grass-fed meat is also slightly more expensive because of the additional time and effort required to bring it to market.
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Compared to conventionally raised meats, which get little or no exercise, it's leaner and there is true muscle integrity in the meat. But leaner doesn't mean tougher. Cooked more gently, grass-fed meat is juicy and tender. When cooking a grassfed steak, you'll want sear it and then allow it to finish cooking at 325F..
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TipCut the blackened root end off of the end of the lemongrass stalks. Rinse the lemongrass under the tap to clean it. ... Add the lemongrass to a pot of water at a proportion of roughly 1 cup of water per 1.5 oz. of leaves. ... Strain the juice into a pitcher. Throw away the leaves. Add sugar or artificial sweetener to taste. .
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