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The joys of Yiddish
Yes, you do know what Yiddish is. In fact, you probably already know several words in this idiom, although you may not realize where they come from. I began thinking about some of them when we found ourselves in a lively discussion over the whole thing recently. It...
Healthy crab rangoons recipe (Gluten free wrappers)
Did you think that warm, chewy, creamy, flaky crab rangoons could be healthy? Did you think they were inherently bad for you? Think again, my friend!! I was very excited this afternoon when my gluten free wrappers for this healthy crab rangoons recipe I created...
Legit ways to earn in your spare time: There’s an app for that!
Did you know that you can make use of "spare time" (does anyone actually have any of that, really?!!!) and earn a little extra money, or some gift cards, to help stretch your budget further towards those dreams of yours? And though I am certainly not promising that...
Fresh Berry Parfait
This gorgeous, nourishing treat is satisfying enough to be breakfast in and of itself, or a pretty finale to a (hopefully light!!) meal. Its beauty is unadulterated health-giving, too, so why not heal your body with vitamins and your soul with a feast for the eyes?!!...
Pear-Grape Gingerbread with White Chocolate Fudge Drizzle Icing
(word to the wise: this recipe makes 7 smallish loaves or 4 large loaves. If you don't want that many, make only half of this!! However, this bread is very good for you, so don't feel guilty about it!!) Use a wire whisk to stir dry ingredients together well:...
mango smoothie with maca and greek yogurt
This is one of the prettiest smoothies that I have ever made, and it is absolutely delicious!! It is better than ice cream. Too, the maca root, and the yogurt and mango, etc, have astounding health benefits for your body. Maca root is wonderful for your hormones; it...
decadent dark chocolate cookies
These luscious cookies taste like they are straight out of a gourmet shop cellophane: however, they're good for you (shh....don't tell!!) Also, they are easily made in half an hour. What more could you ask for? Decadent dark chocolate cookies (I used very...
Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd's Pie--the definition of comfort food!! This is an easy one-dish meal, and one of the best casserole recipes for nourishing a hard-working family. The vegetables and meats can be interchanged or varied. However, we thought my impromptu version was...
Matcha green tea smoothie
This cooling refresher will give you a wellspring of natural energy to start your day and replenish your body's hydration after a hot and sweaty workout: Matcha green tea smoothie 1 frozen banana 1 c. plain greek yogurt 2 c. honeydew melon pieces (or seeded cucumber)...
Pretty rolled cake for July 4th celebrations
"...and praise the Power that hath made, and preserv'd us a nation....and this be our motto, in God is our trust...." -The Star-Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key This lovely cake turned out so well that I cannot but share with you the beautiful and scrumptious...