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Clear the Clutter and "Stuff" in Your Life!

Still not ready to make your later-life move? If so, there is still lots you can do in preparation for the day you are ready to move on from your current home. I always tell people that it is never too early to begin the sorting and clearing process since this is such a time consuming process. Here are several suggestions for things that can... >Full Story

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Ten Teas From Plants Around You And Their Benefits

Tea handling instructions: All teas unless specified are brewed with 1 teaspoon dry material or 2 teaspoons fresh material to 1 cup of water. Always steep. This means pouring hot water over material and letting set for 5 - 15 minutes. Always dry leaves and roots out of the sun, in dark airy places. Then store in airtight containers. Try these...... >Read More



Nutty News

Store shelled nuts in either the freezer or refrigerator to keep fresh. When slivering nuts, cut them immediately after removing the skins after blanching, as this is when the nut is the softest. Do not use a food processor or blender to grind nuts. They tend to crush the nuts that release the oils, causing lumping. Buy an inexpensive...... >Read More



Knowing Your Oats

Oats are inexpensive and very nutritious. Half a cup of porridge (cooked oats) has only 62 calories and only 1 gram of fat. Oat bran offers even more nutrition because for only 40 calories you also get a high fibre cereal. Watch what you add on top, though. If you load on cream and sugar you're loading on the... >Read More



Sofrito-style Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Plantain Salsa

Ingredients: 2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each) 1 cup coarsely chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 tsp. McCormick Ground Cumin 1 tsp. McCormick Garlic Powder 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. McCormick Crushed Red Pepper Salsa: 1 ½ cups peeled, finely...... >Read More



African Peanut Stew (Bob's Famous Elephant Stew)

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons oil, divided 2 pounds well-trimmed beef, cut into 1-inch or smaller cubes flour 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon chili powder 4 medium onions, sliced 1 teaspoon minced garlic 5-6 cups water up to 1 teaspoon red pepper 3/4 cup tomato sauce carrots and peas (optional) 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter steamed rice hot...... >Read More



Sticky Garlic Wings

Ingredients: 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 tbsp. chilli sauce ½ cup soy sauce 1 tsp. garlic powder 1tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. coarse black pepper 2 lbs. (1 kg) chicken wings, tips removed and cut in half joint Directions: Preheat oven to 375F. Combine all ingredients except chicken, mixing well. Place cut-up wing pieces...... >Read More



Grillin' Light

Steak on a Stick Substitute chicken for the steak and have chicken sticks! Ingredients: 2 pounds eye of round steak (beef) 1 21-ounce can crushed pineapple in its own juices Kebob sticks Garlic salt (optional) Directions: Cut steak into 1 1/2-inch pieces, removing all visible fat. In Ziploc gallon-sized bag, marinate steak pieces...... >Read More


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