I love lemons! It’s one of my favorite scents… I wander around in one of our local health food stores just to seek out the free sample of lemon hand lotion… I love to get a good whiff of the lemon scent and take some of the good smell with me… on my hands, of course! 🙂 So today’s topic is LEMONS! Eight Lemon Uses: 1. Lemon & Water at the Beginning of your Day Squeeze a half a lemon into a glass of water first thing in the morning. This is an excellent way to begin your day. It balances your body pH and helps to clean your liver.…
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30 Ideas: What to Do with Avocados, Quinoa, Squash, Cauliflower and Eggplant
Want to cook healthier, but just not sure what to do with all those weird looking foods in the fruit and vegetable department? Read on…I’ve got plenty of ideas for you… Eight Ideas for Avocados There are more ways to enjoy avocado than just in Mexican dishes. Avocado is such a great source of healthy non-saturated fat that’s good for you, and it’s also high in protein. It’s a filling and buttery-tasting fruit (or vegetable, if you prefer to call it that) that you will surely want to be eating on a regular basis. So if you were unsure about avocado before, then try out some of these easy…
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How to Cut an Onion Without Crying – No More Tears, Please!
Seriously, I cry pools of tears when cutting onions. Sniff, sniff. I LOVE onions — but HATE crying for no good reason. 😉 As a child, I could be in a completely different room and still shed tears when my parents chopped onions. I’ve tried different methods to prevent crying… and this one I have not tried yet, but definitely will. – Light a candle near where you’re peeling and chopping your onion. (Evidently, the flames burn the onion juices from the air.) *Credit Source: I got this idea from here: http://creeklinehouse.com/2014/02/the-one-tear-free-onion-cutting-trick.html What methods have YOU used to prevent crying while peeling onions? Do tell! I’ve also heard of these…
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20 Tasty Potato Recipes to Try
Potatoes are cheap and very filling! Yes, they are known for their naughty carbs, but if you’re not at the point of needing to reduce a lot of weight…you might splurge and enjoy them every once in awhile. Especially around Thanksgiving time or when you’re having company over to visit. Potatoes can be a meal on their own if you bake them, and then create a potato bar with the works: bacon bits, sour cream, onions, chives, butter, salt, pepper, etc. There’s 4 easy ways you can bake a potato: – Oven Baked (unwrapped) – Oven Baked (wrapped in aluminum) – Microwave – Slow Cooker Here’s some nifty step-by-step instructions…
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How to Make Fresh Strawberry Cake Filling – Recipe
Pin this here: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/138204282289781285/ Making a strawberry filling that you can use on cakes and pies is super easy! ==>> And, it’s a good way to use up those old strawberries that aren’t so pretty to eat anymore. You only need 3 main ingredients… Strawberries, Sugar, Cornstarch (and Water) Ingredients: 4 cups strawberries 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water Preparation: Start by washing and slicing the strawberries in half. Put them in a saucepan and add the sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn down the temperature to medium low. Let mixture boil until the strawberries are well softened. In a small bowl, mix…