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  • Simple Fast Salad

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    A?ávery simple, easy and delicious (oh yes, and nutritious) salad was my fast lunch today. ?áI used prewashed, organic arugula?ágreens from my local grocery, accompanied by?ádelicious stuff?áI had in my cupboards. I “mixed” it all on the plate I ate off of. It took about a minute to make lunch, and about three to eat.…

  • strong wind, strong sun and time for some refreshment

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    It is 29??C, there is a strong wind and all the plants in the garden are suddenly crying. ?áYou could say that we have some heat. ?áThe transition from blah rain to all of this warmth is a little exhausting. I am now inspired to experiment with coconut milk and frozen fruit. Want something sweet…

  • Wow! I am going to try this… home-made hairspray!!!

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    From “David Suzuki’s Queen of Green“, comes this Youtube video: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzoHAbAaZ3o] I am a fan of hers on Facebook. I love Facebook for the tailored information and priceless international contacts I’ve?ámade. All that aside, though, I am looking forward to buying an orange and a little rum to make my OWN hairspray! Oh, yes!!! ?áNatasha…

  • making things better

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    Nigella Lawson is a woman who knows food, and she’s not afraid to show her love for it. ?áIn the last few weeks I have discovered a great recipe from her latest cookbook called Kitchen. ?áBeyond being tasty, this recipe has made my life much less complicated. It is her mother’s Praised chicken. ?áIn the…

  • sushi-style late-night meal… something weird from my kitchen

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    Last night I really wanted to eat something cute for supper, while at the same time using up things?áfrom my pantry and freezer. I don’t know why I felt compelled to eat something cute, but such is life. I decided to make “sushi” out of brown rice, potatoes, eggs, frozen spinach, and a bit of…

  • Cap it! (with a mushroom)

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    One of the quickest, easiest things to make with savory, sweet, salty, or miscellaneous ingredients is a plate of mushroom caps. True, you do need some fresh mushrooms, but besides the necessity of that one ingredient, pretty much anything else you have on hand can stuff them. I love how the natural moisture of the…

  • Recipe Adaptation: Mom’s Scuffles

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    I have been living away from “home” now for four Christmases-worth. Happily, each year I have managed to spend the holiday season with good friends, enjoyed many wonderful meals and parties, and witnessed others’ traditions. There’s no place like home for the Holidays?áin many things, though… and for me, a big part of what makes…

  • Up-DATE: Choco-Almond Balls are a complete hit. Home-run, right out of the ball-park.

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    Choco-Almo-Date Balls (Or Choco-Almond Balls,?áCABs, their?ánick-name), are wonderful. Delicious, easy and fast to make, and?ásomewhat healthy too!?áOver the holiday season I kept a bowl of the gooey-mix in the fridge, as?áwell as a small saucepan of the melted chocolate ready-to-go. I made some last night, so that my New Year’s Eve guests could enjoy the…

  • The gift of good health: DIY elderberry syrup kit

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    Elderberry syrups are everywhere these days. I love the fact that these products are available but I often wince at the price tag. ?áIt is like anything though, you are paying for the convenience and the availability… and maybe a touch of hype? ?áI know how to make elderberry syrup, and I can tell you…

  • Recipe Makeover: Mom’s Peanut Butter Balls

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    A few days ago I shared the story about my favorite Christmas recipe: Mom’s Peanut Butter Balls. I had expressed a hope that I would be able to improve the healthiness of this treat, while maintaining the deliciousness of it. I think that somehow, through luck or divine intervention or possibly even ingenuinity, I managed…