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At times I like to believe I am super woman and I can run a 20 ring circus and keep it all together…all the time. But, I must admit that although I maybe able to do many many things at once and do them well… there is always a price to pay… something always [...]
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Lately, I have this weird desire to grow things. ANYTHING. I want to know I can keep something alive I suppose. But, I have literally killed every flower and several cacti I have ever been given or purchased. BAD! SO BAD! But, no one in my family gardens. I don’t live near a garden. The [...]
Sometimes I can get so unbelievably run down. Maybe it’s stress, fatigue, or the chronic Vit D issue. A few years back a nutritionist friend suggested I looked into Coenzyme Q10 or (CoQ10). I had never heard of it before so I did some searching…as usual. I read up on it and quickly ran to [...]
Oh the cold weather has really hit us here in Ohio. We have had a couple of weeks of snow, below freezing temps, and lots of days bundled up in multiple layers. When it’s this bad out all I want is comfort food. Hot, spicy, comfort food! On that list of warm me up recipes [...]
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Back in October I made this new concoction for the Chili Cook off here at OU. I wanted to see if I could make the flavor combination I adore so much is Spinach Artichoke dip into a chili recipe. I was pleasantly surprised that it worked so well. Others agreed as well as it won [...]
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We all delight in something a little sweet to eat especially during the holiday season. My friend JJ loves making chocolate chip cookies. My uncle is famous for his sweet potato pie. Everyone has their dessert of choice they make or crave. Me? I love anything with apples and cinnamon. Oh that delectable smell that [...]
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I had an amazing visit with an old friend in LA last week. We laughed, hung out, and ate delightful food. Among the fantastic things I am taking away from that trip is the new “pasta” idea. My friend JJ and her husband have been cutting down on the carbs in their life but, still [...]
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The leaves are changing from vibrant green into lush shades or orange, red, and brown. That distinctive smell of logs on the fire hits me when I walk outside into the crisp chilly air! Oh how much I love the fall! We bundle up with family and warm mugs of tea, cider, hot chocolate or [...]
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Wait! Don’t throw away that turkey or chicken carcass from Thanksgiving! Do yourself a favor make home made broth. Fill up a large stock pot with water and throw that puppy into it! Add some celery, onions, garlic, carrots, and maybe some kale and collard greens! Allow the bones to boil down with garlic powder, [...]
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Here is another quick holiday dessert idea: Home made Nutella…IE chocolate and hazelnut spread. On this chilly winter’s day I’ve been experimenting with healthier Monkey Bread Recipes for my Xmas blog. Today’s attempt included…you betcha…home made nutella. I have tried this many times before but, never remembered to blog about it. This could NOT be [...]