Scientists have been starving mice and rats for years now to see how it effects their lifespans. Calorie restriction seems to do something good for the rodents, as they live a lot longer than animals allowed to eat as much and as often as they like. Fasting has been around for a long time as well. Over the years I have followed countless gurus telling me countless things to improve my life, my soul, and my general place in the universe-most of them recommend meditation and several are big on fasting. So I have gone through times where I would…
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Prosciutto de Parma on The Cheap
There are two famous types of Italian prosciutto crudo exported abroad: prosciutto di Parma, from Parma, and prosciutto di San Daniele, from the San Daniele del Friuli area, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. The prosciutto di Parma has a slightly nutty flavor from the Parmigiano Reggiano whey that is sometimes added to the pigs’ diet. The prosciutto di San Daniele, on the other hand, is darker in color and sweeter in flavour. ~wikipedia I don’t recall the first time I had prosciutto, but I do recall being very impressed with the aged ham. It is usually slice very thin and…