Monday, December 24, 2012
Reindeer Poop :)
Reindeer Poop
-2 cups of barely chopped walnuts (you want chunks)
-2 cups of mini marshmallows (try making your own!)
-1.25 lbs of dark chocolate (I use the huge 1 lb Plus bars from Trader Joes)
1) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and sprinkle the walnuts and marshmallows on top.
2) In a double boiler, or in a microwave bowl, melt the chocolate, stirring often.
3) Pour the chocolate over the walnuts and marshmallows. It's going to get really ugly, really fast. Mix it all up with a spoon until there is a huge pile in the middle of the parchment. Spread it out a bit (it will NOT cover the whole surface of the baking sheet), and then freeze it for 30 minutes.
4) Break in to chunks
It is seriously super ugly, but extremely tasty.
this recipe came from: http://beingfrugalbychoice.blogspot.com
-2 cups of barely chopped walnuts (you want chunks)
-2 cups of mini marshmallows (try making your own!)
-1.25 lbs of dark chocolate (I use the huge 1 lb Plus bars from Trader Joes)
1) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and sprinkle the walnuts and marshmallows on top.
2) In a double boiler, or in a microwave bowl, melt the chocolate, stirring often.
3) Pour the chocolate over the walnuts and marshmallows. It's going to get really ugly, really fast. Mix it all up with a spoon until there is a huge pile in the middle of the parchment. Spread it out a bit (it will NOT cover the whole surface of the baking sheet), and then freeze it for 30 minutes.
4) Break in to chunks
It is seriously super ugly, but extremely tasty.
this recipe came from: http://beingfrugalbychoice.blogspot.com
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
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Amy and Toby: Canned Food Storage
Amy and Toby: Canned Food Storage
great way to save on pantry storage
great way to save on pantry storage
Sunday, November 4, 2012
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Make the best of everything!: Cheesy Grape Pops
Make the best of everything!: Cheesy Grape Pops: Ever wish you could make cake pops for a party but you don't feel like spending the hours rolling frosting into crumbled cake. insert...
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Weather Telling by Persimmons
According to folklore, you can predict the weather with a persimmon seed. Here's how to do it:
Cut open a persimmon seed. (Find persimmon fruit in your supermarket. It should be locally-grown to reflect your weather.)
Look at the shape of the kernel inside.
If the kernel is spoon-shaped, lots of heavy, wet snow will fall. Spoon = shovel!
If it is fork-shaped, you can expect powdery, light snow and a mild winter.
If the kernel is knife-shaped, expect to be "cut" by icy, cutting winds.
my sister found a spoon inside hers and she lives in arkansas
Cut open a persimmon seed. (Find persimmon fruit in your supermarket. It should be locally-grown to reflect your weather.)
Look at the shape of the kernel inside.
If the kernel is spoon-shaped, lots of heavy, wet snow will fall. Spoon = shovel!
If it is fork-shaped, you can expect powdery, light snow and a mild winter.
If the kernel is knife-shaped, expect to be "cut" by icy, cutting winds.
my sister found a spoon inside hers and she lives in arkansas
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Prevention with Vinegar
The key to preventing moldy berries?
Vinegar! When you get your berries home, prepare a mixture of one part vinegar (white or apple cider probably work best) and ten parts water. Dump the berries into the mixture and swirl around. Drain, rinse if you want, (though the mixture is so diluted I find you can't taste the vinegar,) and pop in the fridge.
The vinegar kills any mold spores and other bacteria that might be on the surface of the fruit, and voila! Raspberries will last a week or more, and strawberries go almost two weeks without getting moldy and soft.
Vinegar! When you get your berries home, prepare a mixture of one part vinegar (white or apple cider probably work best) and ten parts water. Dump the berries into the mixture and swirl around. Drain, rinse if you want, (though the mixture is so diluted I find you can't taste the vinegar,) and pop in the fridge.
The vinegar kills any mold spores and other bacteria that might be on the surface of the fruit, and voila! Raspberries will last a week or more, and strawberries go almost two weeks without getting moldy and soft.
By: Earth Patriot
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Etsy Labs Archive: Long Overdue Fusing Plastic Bag Tutorial
Etsy Labs Archive: Long Overdue Fusing Plastic Bag Tutorial
what an awesome idea for the plastic bags everyone gets at from the stores whether we like em or not and there will be less to litter the roads
what an awesome idea for the plastic bags everyone gets at from the stores whether we like em or not and there will be less to litter the roads
A Teaspoon and A Pinch: Make it From Scratch: Lara Bars
A Teaspoon and A Pinch: Make it From Scratch: Lara Bars
i luv Lara Bars and they are a bit expensive but i luv how they r all natural and tasty!
cannot wait to try these homemade recipes for Lara Bars from scratch :)
i luv Lara Bars and they are a bit expensive but i luv how they r all natural and tasty!
cannot wait to try these homemade recipes for Lara Bars from scratch :)
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Natural and Thrifty in 365: #233 Hot/Cold Rice Socks
Natural and Thrifty in 365: #233 Hot/Cold Rice Socks
we have been using these kind of rice socks for years, works great and if you don't like the microwave u can heat your rice up in a cast iron skillet then scoop it up and put into your sock viola a homemade hot pad
we have been using these kind of rice socks for years, works great and if you don't like the microwave u can heat your rice up in a cast iron skillet then scoop it up and put into your sock viola a homemade hot pad
Friday, April 20, 2012
Health Tip
Earth Patriot
Toothache HEALTH TIP:
Cure a toothache with cloves! Got a toothache and can't get to the dentist? Gently chewing on a clove can ease tooth pain and gum inflammation for two hours straight, say UCLA researchers. Experts point to a natural compound in cloves called eugenol, a powerful, natural anesthetic, which is also found in cinnamon, sage, and oregano.
The expert panel German Commission E has approved the use of clove as a topical antiseptic and anesthetic. Laboratory test have shown that eugenol also exhibited marked antifungal activity. They also confirmed cloves' effectiveness in inhibiting food-borne pathogens as well as other bacteria.
During the Han dynasty (207 B. C. to 220 A. D.) those who addressed the Chinese emperor were required to hold cloves in their mouths to mask bad breath. European doctors once breathed through clove-filled leather beaks to ward off the plague. Many foods and substances contain antioxidants which absorb free radicals (toxins) and we are all familiar with the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity) test. The higher the ORAC score is, the more capable that particular food, spice or herb is of destroying free radicals. Fruits are typically promoted as powerful antioxidants --such as wolfberries (ORAC score 23,300) and raspberries (ORAC score 19,200). But essential oils actually have the highest ORAC scores of any known substance.
Get this….the highest ORAC score of any essential oil is clove oil, with an ORAC score of over TEN MILLION! Oregano oil and thyme oil are a distant second and third place, with scores just over 150,000. That means a drop of clove oil contains 400 times more antioxidants per unit volume than wolfberries, the most powerful of all known fruits. The benefits of breathing, applying and taking clove essential oil internally are far greater than you can imagine. Bonus: Sprinkling a quarter teaspoon of ground cloves on meals daily may also protect your heart, as capsaicin (the active ingredient in cayenne pepper which will stop a heart attack in its tracks) is also present in cloves.
Toothache HEALTH TIP:
Cure a toothache with cloves! Got a toothache and can't get to the dentist? Gently chewing on a clove can ease tooth pain and gum inflammation for two hours straight, say UCLA researchers. Experts point to a natural compound in cloves called eugenol, a powerful, natural anesthetic, which is also found in cinnamon, sage, and oregano.
The expert panel German Commission E has approved the use of clove as a topical antiseptic and anesthetic. Laboratory test have shown that eugenol also exhibited marked antifungal activity. They also confirmed cloves' effectiveness in inhibiting food-borne pathogens as well as other bacteria.
During the Han dynasty (207 B. C. to 220 A. D.) those who addressed the Chinese emperor were required to hold cloves in their mouths to mask bad breath. European doctors once breathed through clove-filled leather beaks to ward off the plague. Many foods and substances contain antioxidants which absorb free radicals (toxins) and we are all familiar with the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity) test. The higher the ORAC score is, the more capable that particular food, spice or herb is of destroying free radicals. Fruits are typically promoted as powerful antioxidants --such as wolfberries (ORAC score 23,300) and raspberries (ORAC score 19,200). But essential oils actually have the highest ORAC scores of any known substance.
Get this….the highest ORAC score of any essential oil is clove oil, with an ORAC score of over TEN MILLION! Oregano oil and thyme oil are a distant second and third place, with scores just over 150,000. That means a drop of clove oil contains 400 times more antioxidants per unit volume than wolfberries, the most powerful of all known fruits. The benefits of breathing, applying and taking clove essential oil internally are far greater than you can imagine. Bonus: Sprinkling a quarter teaspoon of ground cloves on meals daily may also protect your heart, as capsaicin (the active ingredient in cayenne pepper which will stop a heart attack in its tracks) is also present in cloves.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Stayin Faithful For Your Years
"Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul." Samuel Ullman
Apple Cider Vinegar
25 Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar should be a staple in every home. It has a wide variety of uses and you can’t beat it as far as low price for health care! ACV is anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial.
To aid internal health make this:
2 Tbsp ACV, 2 Tbsp Honey, 1 Cup Water
Drink 1-2X/day for two weeks on, two weeks off. Then maintain by drinking 3-4X/week thereafter. This is just what I recommend because I’m a believer in too much of anything isn’t usually the best.
1. Prevents flu and stomach illness
2. Dissolves kidney stones
3. Detoxifies the body of heavy metals and toxins
4. Regulates pH balance in the body
5. Helps relieve nausea
6. Helps relieve heart burn or chronic acid reflux
7. Helps relieve asthmatics
8. Helps relieve allergies
9. Helps relieve gout
10. Helps lower glucose levels in diabetics
11. Helps weight loss by curbing appetite and breaking down fat
12. Helps relieve migraines
13. Helps relieve sinus pressure and infection
14. Lowers blood pressure
15. Lowers cholesterol
16. Kills cancer cells or slow their growth
17. Reduces inflammation, relieve arthritis
To aid external health:
Mix 50/50 ACV and Water
Appropriately apply with cotton ball, soak, or spray on affected area
18. Gets rid of buildup on scalp
19. Conditions hair and detangles
20. Gets rid of fingernail or toenail fungus
21. Works well to clear up fungal, bacterial, viral rashes
22. Soothes bug bites
23. Gets rid of warts (put ACV on cotton ball, cover with Band-Aid, leave on over night for 1 week)
24. Balances pH in vagina, relieves yeast infection (douche with 1 tsp of ACV mixed with 2 cups water) Must rebalance good bacteria
25. Helps reduce/prevent acne (don’t get in eye)
Drinking this recipe is a little like drinking beer or coffee for the first time. It’s an acquired taste. I love it now and enjoy it just as I would a cup of herbal tea. Applying ACV topically on infected areas can burn so be careful if you use on children, but don’t be scared to try it if diluted properly.
There are many more uses for Apple Cider Vinegar including pet care, garden care, bathroom, kitchen, and laundry care, and even automotive care! Get yourself a bottle or two or three so you always have it on hand. Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar is an excellent band, it is raw organic ACV which sweet mother earth provides. Cheap Health and Happiness ♥
Source: http://www.mamasworldview.com/
Apple Cider Vinegar should be a staple in every home. It has a wide variety of uses and you can’t beat it as far as low price for health care! ACV is anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial.
To aid internal health make this:
2 Tbsp ACV, 2 Tbsp Honey, 1 Cup Water
Drink 1-2X/day for two weeks on, two weeks off. Then maintain by drinking 3-4X/week thereafter. This is just what I recommend because I’m a believer in too much of anything isn’t usually the best.
1. Prevents flu and stomach illness
2. Dissolves kidney stones
3. Detoxifies the body of heavy metals and toxins
4. Regulates pH balance in the body
5. Helps relieve nausea
6. Helps relieve heart burn or chronic acid reflux
7. Helps relieve asthmatics
8. Helps relieve allergies
9. Helps relieve gout
10. Helps lower glucose levels in diabetics
11. Helps weight loss by curbing appetite and breaking down fat
12. Helps relieve migraines
13. Helps relieve sinus pressure and infection
14. Lowers blood pressure
15. Lowers cholesterol
16. Kills cancer cells or slow their growth
17. Reduces inflammation, relieve arthritis
To aid external health:
Mix 50/50 ACV and Water
Appropriately apply with cotton ball, soak, or spray on affected area
18. Gets rid of buildup on scalp
19. Conditions hair and detangles
20. Gets rid of fingernail or toenail fungus
21. Works well to clear up fungal, bacterial, viral rashes
22. Soothes bug bites
23. Gets rid of warts (put ACV on cotton ball, cover with Band-Aid, leave on over night for 1 week)
24. Balances pH in vagina, relieves yeast infection (douche with 1 tsp of ACV mixed with 2 cups water) Must rebalance good bacteria
25. Helps reduce/prevent acne (don’t get in eye)
Drinking this recipe is a little like drinking beer or coffee for the first time. It’s an acquired taste. I love it now and enjoy it just as I would a cup of herbal tea. Applying ACV topically on infected areas can burn so be careful if you use on children, but don’t be scared to try it if diluted properly.
There are many more uses for Apple Cider Vinegar including pet care, garden care, bathroom, kitchen, and laundry care, and even automotive care! Get yourself a bottle or two or three so you always have it on hand. Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar is an excellent band, it is raw organic ACV which sweet mother earth provides. Cheap Health and Happiness ♥
Source: http://www.mamasworldview.com/
By: ByzantineFlowers
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Boost Your Immune System Naturally
Foods that naturally boost the immune system
Foods that boost the body's immune system can offer a lot of healthy options for those who wish to be more conscious in what they take in. To be sustained, the immune system heavily depends on the stomach for support. Malnourished individuals are more susceptible to disease as opposed to those who observe a healthy nutritious diet. Below are some of these examples:1. Echinacea - Echinacea is a popular herb that has been identified to boost immunity. Combined with goldenseal, another herb, or enjoyed alone as tea, this member of the daisy family has been found to prevent and treat upper respiratory tract infections as well as the common cold.
2. Ginseng - This herb has many varieties. The most commonly studied variety is Panax ginseng, also known as Korean ginseng. Its main active component, ginsenosides, has been proven to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Clinical research studies have demonstrated that it may improve immune and psychological functions as well as conditions related to diabetes.
3. Garlic - This spice has had a long history of medicinal value. In a recent study conducted by Dr. Ellen Tattelman, an assistant professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, New York, it was reconfirmed that garlic indeed has cardiovascular, anti-microbial and antineoplastic properties. It's also a perfect spice to use when doing sauteed dishes.
4. Bell peppers- This pepper variety does not contain capsaicin, unlike its other feisty cousins. On the contrary, it is sweet and crunchy and contains the carotenoid lycopene which lowers the risk of cancer; beta-carotene which is converted to vitamin A; and Zeaxanthin, known to prevent macular degeneration and cataracts.
5. Ginger - This herb has been shown to reduce inflammation, cardiovascular conditions, blood clots and cholesterol. In a study, researchers found that animal subjects given ginger extracts had a significant reduction in cholesterol and blood clotting qualities. Moreover, it has been observed to inhibit the behavior of genes connected with inflammation.
6. Turmeric- This spice contains curcumin, which has notable antioxidant properties. It also has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and stomach soothing benefits. It reduces inflammation by stimulating the adrenal glands to increase the hormone that lessens inflammation. Animal studies on this herb have revealed that turmeric protects the liver from the adverse effects of alcohol and certain toxins. Turmeric also helps in digestive problems by stimulating bile flow.
7. Gingko Biloba- Gingko biloba's leaves contain antioxidant compounds called bilobalides and ginkgolides that protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. Moreover, it has also been found to protect against radiation. In a study using animal subjects, ginkgo was demonstrated to have protected the test subjects against radiation poisoning. The latest research also suggests that extracts of this herb can neutralize oxidizing agents and free radicals caused in the cells due to radiation, thus preventing cell death. In fact, NaturalNews recently reported that ginkgo extracts reduce brain damage by up to 50 percent.
8. Ganoderma- This is a bitter mushroom also known as reishi. It has long been a popular herb in Chinese medicine attributed to assisting in longevity and health. Further studies on this oriental herb reveal that it strengthens immunity and combats cancer. Moreover, it has antioxidant properties and provides relief from urinary tract infections.
9. Astralagus - Also from China, this herb stimulates the immune system and aids in digestion and adrenal gland functions. It is also a diuretic. The effectiveness of this herb is due to polysaccharides, saponins and flavonoids. It has also been taken to combat the common cold and flu. Its digestive health benefits demonstrate the lowering of stomach acidity, resulting to an increase in the body's metabolic rates and the promotion of waste elimination.
10. Cat's claw - This herb from Peru is commonly used for stomach problems. Recently, however, it is becoming known as an exceptional immune response stimulator that helps the body to fight off infections and degenerative diseases. It contains oxindole alkaloids enhancing the immune system's capacity to engulf and destroy pathogens.
From a practical perspective, taking in food which boosts the immune system while enjoying it at the same time can be a cost effective way to maintain health. Coupled with a healthy lifestyle, sufficient rest and a positive outlook in life, staying healthy does not have to cost an arm and a leg.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
A journey to a dream.: A helpful yet simple DIY for spring gardeners!
A journey to a dream.: A helpful yet simple DIY for spring gardeners!: Every year my hubby and I use few of these in the spring, we use them to water our seed trays, just-up seedlings and house plants. They are ...
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Green Spring Cleaning
what do you think of when you hear the words: spring cleaning?
how about your spiritual life?
over the winter, life can become tedious and so we need to do some spiritual green spring cleaning. do you ever wonder if God gets tired of our tedious prayers that we pray over and over? we might need to add some creativity to our prayers. start with, thankfulness and praise! then first thing, thank Him for individual things/people in our lives and turn the music up! that's called an attitude of gratitude to the One who gave us life!
To God Be The Glory!
how about your spiritual life?
over the winter, life can become tedious and so we need to do some spiritual green spring cleaning. do you ever wonder if God gets tired of our tedious prayers that we pray over and over? we might need to add some creativity to our prayers. start with, thankfulness and praise! then first thing, thank Him for individual things/people in our lives and turn the music up! that's called an attitude of gratitude to the One who gave us life!
To God Be The Glory!
Psalm 29:1 & 2~KJV
1Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
2Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Save Your Milk
save your milk whether its raw milk, coconut milk, almond milk, or pasteurized milk
here's a note from a lady in California who lives alone but any of us can save our milk this way before it spoils.
FROZEN MILK SAVES: Living alone, I was constantly throwing away milk because it spoiled before I could drink it. Finally, I decided to fill empty eight-ounce water bottles with milk and freeze them. Now I take out one at a time to use and no longer throw away milk. Annie, California
here's a note from a lady in California who lives alone but any of us can save our milk this way before it spoils.
FROZEN MILK SAVES: Living alone, I was constantly throwing away milk because it spoiled before I could drink it. Finally, I decided to fill empty eight-ounce water bottles with milk and freeze them. Now I take out one at a time to use and no longer throw away milk. Annie, California
Monday, March 19, 2012
Something To Think About
copy and paste the link below to find out which of these foods do you eat?
http://www.organicauthority.com/health/7-foods-you-should-never-eat.html
http://www.organicauthority.com/health/7-foods-you-should-never-eat.html
i don't know about you but i have a very hard time finding tomatoes in a jar!
actually where we live i'm not sure i have ever seen them in a jar
Grow Your Own Potatoes
i want to try this how about you?
http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/11980/how-to-grow-potatoes-in-a-trash-bag
http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/11980/how-to-grow-potatoes-in-a-trash-bag
Thursday, March 15, 2012
What Have You Been Up To Lately?
i started the Engine 2 Diet on Saturday and by the second day, i could tell a difference!
i didn't start this diet to lose weight, i started this diet to feel better to heal myself from the inside out. the greatest thing is you only do it for 28 days then if you want to continue you have made a habit and it is easier to keep on going.
i got the Engine 2 Diet book on my Nook and i am rereading through it constantly till i really get the hang of it. i will mention that i did cheat on the fourth day when i had a Chocolove milk chocolate with pretzels chocolate bar. it was soooo good and then i felt it the very next day. it felt like i had done something wrong cause my body no longer felt as good as it did before i made that mistake :( oh well pick myself up and start again!
i didn't start this diet to lose weight, i started this diet to feel better to heal myself from the inside out. the greatest thing is you only do it for 28 days then if you want to continue you have made a habit and it is easier to keep on going.
i got the Engine 2 Diet book on my Nook and i am rereading through it constantly till i really get the hang of it. i will mention that i did cheat on the fourth day when i had a Chocolove milk chocolate with pretzels chocolate bar. it was soooo good and then i felt it the very next day. it felt like i had done something wrong cause my body no longer felt as good as it did before i made that mistake :( oh well pick myself up and start again!
Cranberries Anyone?
who knew? i didn't. cranberries can help prevent hardening of the arteries.
check it out by going here:
http://www.naturalnews.com/035249_hardening_of_the_arteries_cranberries_remedies.html#ixzz1pCaKgcQX
check it out by going here:
http://www.naturalnews.com/035249_hardening_of_the_arteries_cranberries_remedies.html#ixzz1pCaKgcQX
Monday, March 12, 2012
Parsley
Check out this link on how parsley can help you out in the garden against the bad guys
http://www.naturalnews.com/034746_parsley_companion_planting_garden_pests.html#ixzz1kOcZlvVz
http://www.naturalnews.com/034746_parsley_companion_planting_garden_pests.html#ixzz1kOcZlvVz
New Twist on Chex Snack
new take on the chocolate snack mix made with Rice Chex, we called ours Puppy Chow but this one is a different taste, mmmm we will have to try this!
http://chex.com/Recipes/RecipeView.aspx?RecipeId=49162
http://chex.com/Recipes/RecipeView.aspx?RecipeId=49162
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Vacation
our family has been on vacation since feb 26 and we have been visiting my sister in Arkansas.
what a blessed time we have had just getting away from the grinds of life back home.
"Every now and then go away and have a little relaxation. To remain constantly at work will diminish your judgment. Go some distance away, because work will be in perspective and a lack of harmony is more readily seen."
-Leonardo DaVinci
what a blessed time we have had just getting away from the grinds of life back home.
"Every now and then go away and have a little relaxation. To remain constantly at work will diminish your judgment. Go some distance away, because work will be in perspective and a lack of harmony is more readily seen."
-Leonardo DaVinci
Living Green and Natural General Cleaner
go to this link and read how to make an awesome general cleaner for your home
http://www.herbmentor.com/herbal-vinegar-cleaner/
http://www.herbmentor.com/herbal-vinegar-cleaner/
Friday, February 17, 2012
Do You Have the Time to Stop, Look, and Listen?
This is so awesome. Please take a moment to read:
A man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, it was calculated that 1,100 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.
Three minutes went by, and a middle aged man noticed there was musician playing. He slowed his pace, and stopped for a few seconds, and then hurried up to meet his schedule.
A minute later, the violinist received his first dollar tip: a woman threw the money in the till and without stopping, and continued to walk.
A few minutes later, someone leaned against the wall to listen to him, but the man looked at his watch and started to walk again. Clearly he was late for work.
The one who paid the most attention was a 3 year old boy. His mother tagged him along, hurried, but the kid stopped to look at the violinist. Finally, the mother pushed hard, and the child continued to walk, turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. All the parents, without exception, forced them to move on.
In the 45 minutes the musician played, only 6 people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money, but continued to walk their normal pace. He collected $32. When he finished playing and silence took over, no one noticed it. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition.
No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the most talented musicians in the world. He had just played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, on a violin worth $3.5 million dollars.
Two days before his playing in the subway, Joshua Bell sold out at a theater in Boston where the seats averaged $100.
This is a real story. Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste, and priorities of people. The outlines were: in a commonplace environment at an inappropriate hour: Do we perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize the talent in an unexpected context?
One of the possible conclusions from this experience could be:
If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing the best music ever written, how many other things are we missing?
A man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, it was calculated that 1,100 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.
Three minutes went by, and a middle aged man noticed there was musician playing. He slowed his pace, and stopped for a few seconds, and then hurried up to meet his schedule.
A minute later, the violinist received his first dollar tip: a woman threw the money in the till and without stopping, and continued to walk.
A few minutes later, someone leaned against the wall to listen to him, but the man looked at his watch and started to walk again. Clearly he was late for work.
The one who paid the most attention was a 3 year old boy. His mother tagged him along, hurried, but the kid stopped to look at the violinist. Finally, the mother pushed hard, and the child continued to walk, turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. All the parents, without exception, forced them to move on.
In the 45 minutes the musician played, only 6 people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money, but continued to walk their normal pace. He collected $32. When he finished playing and silence took over, no one noticed it. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition.
No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the most talented musicians in the world. He had just played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, on a violin worth $3.5 million dollars.
Two days before his playing in the subway, Joshua Bell sold out at a theater in Boston where the seats averaged $100.
This is a real story. Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste, and priorities of people. The outlines were: in a commonplace environment at an inappropriate hour: Do we perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize the talent in an unexpected context?
One of the possible conclusions from this experience could be:
If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing the best music ever written, how many other things are we missing?
Ginger
copy and paste this link for information on ginger root
http://www.naturalnews.com/034934_ginger_root_nausea_vomiting.html
in our home we used dried ginger for upset stomach, headaches, and indigestion as it works great
we also steep lemon ginger tea as where we live its very hard to find fresh ginger so we rely on dried ginger or ginger tea, works extremely well; it is a bit spicy tasting but much better than over the counter products from the store
http://www.naturalnews.com/034934_ginger_root_nausea_vomiting.html
in our home we used dried ginger for upset stomach, headaches, and indigestion as it works great
we also steep lemon ginger tea as where we live its very hard to find fresh ginger so we rely on dried ginger or ginger tea, works extremely well; it is a bit spicy tasting but much better than over the counter products from the store
Lavender Essential Oil
lavender essential oil can be used for a stress reliever. dab it on the inside of your wrists or the back of your hands and put up to your nose and breathe it in for stress relief
also if you get sunburned you can put lavender essential oil directly onto your sunburn and it helps relieve the pain and helps to heal your sunburn too. we have used this often, it works
Green Tea
copy and paste this link into your browser to find out how green tea helps your brain as you age
http://www.naturalnews.com/034939_green_tea_cognitive_decline_aging.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/034939_green_tea_cognitive_decline_aging.html
Saturday, February 11, 2012
What's For Dinner?
MOM’S HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES
¼ teaspoon salt
1-pound ground meat
¼ cup onion diced or 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 clove garlic minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
¼ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
Sprinkle salt on cast iron pot and heat over burner
Brown ground meat and drain grease if any
Add onion and garlic and cook till tender
Add all remaining ingredients and heat thoroughly
Spoon onto bread or buns and serveJ
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Coconut Oil
we love extra virgin organic coconut oil at our house, we use it for everything from popping popcorn on top of the stove to skin care. ck out the link below for more ideas
80 Uses for Coconut Oil
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Recipe for Love
Recipe for a Love Kit
1 bar of candy~Psalms 34:10
a shiny dime~Phillippians 4:19
a key chain~Proverbs 3:33
a colorful packet of tissues~Job 11:16
an eraser~Jeremiah 31:34
a band-aid~Psalm 147:3
a pretty comb~Matthew 10:30 & 31
a package of seeds~Genesis 1:11
a potted plant~Psalm 24:1
a bottle of water~Job 5:10
1 bar of candy~Psalms 34:10
a shiny dime~Phillippians 4:19
a key chain~Proverbs 3:33
a colorful packet of tissues~Job 11:16
an eraser~Jeremiah 31:34
a band-aid~Psalm 147:3
a pretty comb~Matthew 10:30 & 31
a package of seeds~Genesis 1:11
a potted plant~Psalm 24:1
a bottle of water~Job 5:10
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
You Reap What You Sow
The Seed
A successful business man was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business.
Instead of choosing one of his Directors or his children, he decided to do something different. He called all the young executives in his company together.
He said, "It is time for me to step down and choose the next CEO. I have decided to choose one of you."
The young executives were shocked, but the boss continued. "I am going to give each one of you a seed today - one very special seed. I want you to plant the seed, water it, and come back here one year from today with what you have grown from the seed I have given you. I will then judge the plants that you bring, and the one I choose will be the next CEO."
One man, named Jim, was there that day and he, like the others, received a seed. He went home and excitedly, told his wife the story. She helped him get a pot, soil and compost and he planted the seed. Everyday, he would water it and watch to see if it had grown. After about three weeks, some of the other executives began to talk about their seeds and the plants that were beginning to grow.
Jim kept checking his seed, but nothing ever grew. Three weeks, four weeks, five weeks went by, still nothing. By now, others were talking about their plants, but Jim didn't have a plant and he felt like a failure.
Six months went by -- still nothing in Jim's pot. He just knew he had killed his seed. Everyone else had trees and tall plants, but he had nothing. Jim didn't say anything to his colleagues, however.... He just kept watering and fertilizing the soil - He so wanted the seed to grow.
A year finally went by and all the young executives of the company brought their plants to the CEO for inspection. Jim told his wife that he wasn't going to take an empty pot. But she asked him to be honest about what happened. Jim felt sick to his stomach, it was going to be the most embarrassing moment of his life, but he knew his wife was right.
He took his empty pot to the board room. When Jim arrived, he was amazed at the variety of plants grown by the other executives. They were beautiful -- in all shapes and sizes.
Jim put his empty pot on the floor and many of his colleagues laughed, a few felt sorry for him!
When the CEO arrived, he surveyed the room and greeted his young executives.
Jim just tried to hide in the back. "My, what great plants, trees, and flowers you have grown," said the CEO. "Today one of you will be appointed the next CEO!"
All of a sudden, the CEO spotted Jim at the back of the room with his empty pot. He ordered the Financial Director to bring him to the front. Jim was terrified. He thought, "The CEO knows I'm a failure! Maybe he will have me fired!"
When Jim got to the front, the CEO asked him what had happened to his seed - Jim told him the story.
The CEO asked everyone to sit down except Jim. He looked at Jim, and then announced to the young executives, "Behold your next Chief Executive Officer! His name is Jim!"
Jim couldn't believe it. Jim couldn't even grow his seed. "How could he be the new CEO?" the others said.
Then the CEO said, "One year ago today, I gave everyone in this room a seed. I told you to take the seed, plant it, water it, and bring it back to me today. But I gave you all boiled seeds; they were dead - it was not possible for them to grow.
All of you, except Jim, have brought me trees and plants and flowers. When you found that the seed would not grow, you substituted another seed for the one I gave you. Jim was the only one with the courage and honesty to bring me a pot with my seed in it. Therefore, he is the one who will be the new Chief Executive Officer!"
If you plant honesty, you will reap trust; if you plant goodness, you will reap friends; if you plant humility, you will reap greatness; if you plant perseverance, you will reap contentment; if you plant consideration, you will reap perspective; if you plant hard work, you will reap success; if you plant forgiveness, you will reap reconciliation; if you plant faith in God , you will reap a harvest. So, be careful what you plant now; it will determine what you will reap later.
Whatever You Give To Life, Life Gives You Back.
A successful business man was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business.
Instead of choosing one of his Directors or his children, he decided to do something different. He called all the young executives in his company together.
He said, "It is time for me to step down and choose the next CEO. I have decided to choose one of you."
The young executives were shocked, but the boss continued. "I am going to give each one of you a seed today - one very special seed. I want you to plant the seed, water it, and come back here one year from today with what you have grown from the seed I have given you. I will then judge the plants that you bring, and the one I choose will be the next CEO."
One man, named Jim, was there that day and he, like the others, received a seed. He went home and excitedly, told his wife the story. She helped him get a pot, soil and compost and he planted the seed. Everyday, he would water it and watch to see if it had grown. After about three weeks, some of the other executives began to talk about their seeds and the plants that were beginning to grow.
Jim kept checking his seed, but nothing ever grew. Three weeks, four weeks, five weeks went by, still nothing. By now, others were talking about their plants, but Jim didn't have a plant and he felt like a failure.
Six months went by -- still nothing in Jim's pot. He just knew he had killed his seed. Everyone else had trees and tall plants, but he had nothing. Jim didn't say anything to his colleagues, however.... He just kept watering and fertilizing the soil - He so wanted the seed to grow.
A year finally went by and all the young executives of the company brought their plants to the CEO for inspection. Jim told his wife that he wasn't going to take an empty pot. But she asked him to be honest about what happened. Jim felt sick to his stomach, it was going to be the most embarrassing moment of his life, but he knew his wife was right.
He took his empty pot to the board room. When Jim arrived, he was amazed at the variety of plants grown by the other executives. They were beautiful -- in all shapes and sizes.
Jim put his empty pot on the floor and many of his colleagues laughed, a few felt sorry for him!
When the CEO arrived, he surveyed the room and greeted his young executives.
Jim just tried to hide in the back. "My, what great plants, trees, and flowers you have grown," said the CEO. "Today one of you will be appointed the next CEO!"
All of a sudden, the CEO spotted Jim at the back of the room with his empty pot. He ordered the Financial Director to bring him to the front. Jim was terrified. He thought, "The CEO knows I'm a failure! Maybe he will have me fired!"
When Jim got to the front, the CEO asked him what had happened to his seed - Jim told him the story.
The CEO asked everyone to sit down except Jim. He looked at Jim, and then announced to the young executives, "Behold your next Chief Executive Officer! His name is Jim!"
Jim couldn't believe it. Jim couldn't even grow his seed. "How could he be the new CEO?" the others said.
Then the CEO said, "One year ago today, I gave everyone in this room a seed. I told you to take the seed, plant it, water it, and bring it back to me today. But I gave you all boiled seeds; they were dead - it was not possible for them to grow.
All of you, except Jim, have brought me trees and plants and flowers. When you found that the seed would not grow, you substituted another seed for the one I gave you. Jim was the only one with the courage and honesty to bring me a pot with my seed in it. Therefore, he is the one who will be the new Chief Executive Officer!"
If you plant honesty, you will reap trust; if you plant goodness, you will reap friends; if you plant humility, you will reap greatness; if you plant perseverance, you will reap contentment; if you plant consideration, you will reap perspective; if you plant hard work, you will reap success; if you plant forgiveness, you will reap reconciliation; if you plant faith in God , you will reap a harvest. So, be careful what you plant now; it will determine what you will reap later.
Whatever You Give To Life, Life Gives You Back.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Backyard Organic Gardening
here is an awesome video by an older couple who started organic gardening when they first got married and they are still doing it. you could learn some things by watching this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N8FIVWeMqo&feature=share
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N8FIVWeMqo&feature=share
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Want to Live To Be 110?
copy and paste this link into your browser to read how a man who is going on 111 years of age does it!
http://www.naturalnews.com/034666_longevity_aging_prevention.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/034666_longevity_aging_prevention.html
Teenage Bee Keeper
check it out a teenage boy wants keep honey bees from disappearing
http://www.naturalnews.com/034644_bee_keeper_colony_collapse_disorder_teenager.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/034644_bee_keeper_colony_collapse_disorder_teenager.html
Taking Care of Fevers The Green Living Way
when you or someone in your family has a fever from being exposed to germs and viruses, at that time the best thing to do sometimes is nothing.
in my opinion, a fever is by God's design the body's way of fighting the bad stuff invading one's body. when my children were younger, i would give them a sponge bath in tepid water, keep them dehydrated by giving them ice chips to suck on, which will most likely quickly melt due to the fever; water with a straw, popsicles, a wet rag placed upon the lips or to suck on, anything to keep liquid going in because one will get dehydrated quickly.
in addition, have on light weight clothing in order to keep the child or oneself cooled rather than hot
keeping one covered lightly with like a sheet or light weight blanket; is what i always did because too many covers make the fever want to linger, in my opinion. by using a light cover it keeps one from shivering so much.
the only time i gave Motrin was at night when i knew they needed some sleep to help the healing process.
here is a posting by another green living person who gives other ideas on how to heal naturally with a fever
http://heal-thyself.ning.com/profiles/blog/show?id=2814160%3ABlogPost%3A7354
in my opinion, a fever is by God's design the body's way of fighting the bad stuff invading one's body. when my children were younger, i would give them a sponge bath in tepid water, keep them dehydrated by giving them ice chips to suck on, which will most likely quickly melt due to the fever; water with a straw, popsicles, a wet rag placed upon the lips or to suck on, anything to keep liquid going in because one will get dehydrated quickly.
in addition, have on light weight clothing in order to keep the child or oneself cooled rather than hot
keeping one covered lightly with like a sheet or light weight blanket; is what i always did because too many covers make the fever want to linger, in my opinion. by using a light cover it keeps one from shivering so much.
the only time i gave Motrin was at night when i knew they needed some sleep to help the healing process.
here is a posting by another green living person who gives other ideas on how to heal naturally with a fever
http://heal-thyself.ning.com/profiles/blog/show?id=2814160%3ABlogPost%3A7354
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Natural Pest Control For Backyard Gardening
when i had my organic garden with seedlings and vegetable seeds that i ordered from Seeds of Change, i ordered some natural pest control items from the company Pharm Solutions. they are the best and they use essential oils to make their pest control items.
when you organic garden you need to care what you use for pest control.
check them out and you will be glad you did!
Pharm Solutions
Worlds First USDA / National Organic Program Certified Organic Pesticides
Non Toxic Weed and Grass Killer Organic Horticultural Oil Organic Deer Repellant & Organic Fungicide.
http://pharmsolutions.com
when you organic garden you need to care what you use for pest control.
check them out and you will be glad you did!
Pharm Solutions
Worlds First USDA / National Organic Program Certified Organic Pesticides
Non Toxic Weed and Grass Killer Organic Horticultural Oil Organic Deer Repellant & Organic Fungicide.
http://pharmsolutions.com
Gardening Anyone?
new look for seed packets with organic Seeds of Change business, i luv this seed company because i know i can trust them and they are organic
i have also had the best organic garden by getting my seedlings and seeds from Seeds of Change
http://www.seedsofchange.com/
i have also had the best organic garden by getting my seedlings and seeds from Seeds of Change
http://www.seedsofchange.com/
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Foods That Help to Heal
this link takes you to a list of foods that help combat inflammations the green living way
www.naturalantiinflammatory.org
www.naturalantiinflammatory.org
Have You Had Your B Today?
my mother was right, we do need take our B vitamins. she always said we need a good B-complex vitamin and take it everyday
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/01/the-connection-between-good-nutrition-and-good-cognition/251227/
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/01/the-connection-between-good-nutrition-and-good-cognition/251227/
Monday, January 23, 2012
What's For Dinner/Supper?
where i grew up, supper was your evening meal but others call the evening meal dinner
so what's the plan for your family's evening meal today?
we are having brown bean chowder and here's the recipe:
Brown Bean Chowder
4 cups brown/pinto beans + 4-8 cups water
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (optional)
1 pound ground meat
1 diced onion
1 tsp garlic or 1 clove garlic minced
2 small cans tomato sauce
1 cup bread crumbs
In a large pot combine the 4-8 cups water (your preference on how thick you want your chowder), beans, and 2 tablespoons chili powder. Bring to a boil and then turn heat down to medium.
Brown ground meat, garlic, and onions. When meat is browned then add tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon chili powder, salt, and breadcrumbs. Simmer this mixture 15 minutes.
Add the meat mixture to the beans and stir thoroughly until everything is combined and hot.
Enjoy!
so what's the plan for your family's evening meal today?
we are having brown bean chowder and here's the recipe:
Brown Bean Chowder
4 cups brown/pinto beans + 4-8 cups water
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (optional)
1 pound ground meat
1 diced onion
1 tsp garlic or 1 clove garlic minced
2 small cans tomato sauce
1 cup bread crumbs
In a large pot combine the 4-8 cups water (your preference on how thick you want your chowder), beans, and 2 tablespoons chili powder. Bring to a boil and then turn heat down to medium.
Brown ground meat, garlic, and onions. When meat is browned then add tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon chili powder, salt, and breadcrumbs. Simmer this mixture 15 minutes.
Add the meat mixture to the beans and stir thoroughly until everything is combined and hot.
Enjoy!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
sad :(
ck it out, major organic markets sell out to stop battling Monsanto's Genetically Engineered (GE) crops
http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/did-whole-foods-sells-out-monsanto
http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/did-whole-foods-sells-out-monsanto
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Soup Swap
invite a family or a single friend over and have a soup swap meal
you make your favorite soup and ask them to bring their favorite soup
have a soup meal together and swap recipes, ideas, and even soups if there is any left over
by the way January is national soup month :)
you make your favorite soup and ask them to bring their favorite soup
have a soup meal together and swap recipes, ideas, and even soups if there is any left over
by the way January is national soup month :)
Pantry Essentials
i entered a contest the other day and in the entry form you had to name some of your pantry essentials.
i have been thinking about that and trying to confirm what exactly are some of my pantry essentials.
diced tomatoes, Sucanat and KAL brand Stevia, raw and unfiltered honey, steel cut oatmeal, peanut butter-100% natural with no hydrogenated fat, dried cranberries, ACV, Larabars, bow tie pasta and spaghetti, pinto beans, molasses, Wild Planet brand tuna, boxed organic broth like chicken, beef, and vegetable, brown rice, Basmati rice, King Arthur flour for homemade bread,
red-skin potatoes, onions, garlic....
we always keep a ton of organic herbs and spices in our cabinets to flavor whatever we are making
we rarely buy canned spaghetti sauce; we almost always make it from scratch
our family eats peanut butter in our oatmeal and hubby eats his with molasses, and you can't have homemade ginger snaps without molasses :) hubby drinks ACV and raw unfiltered honey together with HOT water as a medicinal tea every day, felicity and i luv pinto beans and we all luv our homemade bean dip
what are some essentials you keep in your pantry?
i have been thinking about that and trying to confirm what exactly are some of my pantry essentials.
diced tomatoes, Sucanat and KAL brand Stevia, raw and unfiltered honey, steel cut oatmeal, peanut butter-100% natural with no hydrogenated fat, dried cranberries, ACV, Larabars, bow tie pasta and spaghetti, pinto beans, molasses, Wild Planet brand tuna, boxed organic broth like chicken, beef, and vegetable, brown rice, Basmati rice, King Arthur flour for homemade bread,
red-skin potatoes, onions, garlic....
we always keep a ton of organic herbs and spices in our cabinets to flavor whatever we are making
we rarely buy canned spaghetti sauce; we almost always make it from scratch
our family eats peanut butter in our oatmeal and hubby eats his with molasses, and you can't have homemade ginger snaps without molasses :) hubby drinks ACV and raw unfiltered honey together with HOT water as a medicinal tea every day, felicity and i luv pinto beans and we all luv our homemade bean dip
what are some essentials you keep in your pantry?
Monday, January 16, 2012
eat, drink, and be green
my daughter Felicity got me a beautiful green china tea cup and saucer set, two of them so we could have tea together. i got tired of drinking tea out of a coffee cup and on my wish list asked for a china tea cup to drink tea with. let me tell you there is a difference and its amazing and so delectable. i love it and so appreciate it. therefore i must say i love drinking various hot teas.
a few of my favorite drinks are: Green tea with lemon, Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane, Earl Gray with Stevia and organic half and half......, water with lemon, Wisdom of The Ancients Green Tea with Organic SweetLeaf Stevia, a great lil wine i found at Thanksgiving called Stella Rosa Rosso; it has wee bit of carbonation in it and i really like it, and i also luv Ocean Spray 100% Cranberry juice that is a blend of 4 juices with no added sugar in it. i'm sure i have more but for now that is a few of my favorite drinks.
how do you like your drinks?
a few of my favorite drinks are: Green tea with lemon, Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane, Earl Gray with Stevia and organic half and half......, water with lemon, Wisdom of The Ancients Green Tea with Organic SweetLeaf Stevia, a great lil wine i found at Thanksgiving called Stella Rosa Rosso; it has wee bit of carbonation in it and i really like it, and i also luv Ocean Spray 100% Cranberry juice that is a blend of 4 juices with no added sugar in it. i'm sure i have more but for now that is a few of my favorite drinks.
how do you like your drinks?
Cold/Flu Helper
Eucalyptus- mostly used for chest and nose congestion. It clears up even the most stubborn mucus associated with colds. Dab a bit on a warm wet wash cloth and inhale the vapors by holding it a few inches from your stuffy nose. It will open up your bronchial tubes and grant you the relief you need. You can also fill a bowl with warm water and add a couple of drops of eucalyptus oil to it. Breathe the healing vapors. It’s much better than most cough and cold medicines. We also put Eucalyptus in our diffuser and run it when we are feeling stuffed up in our noses from colds. Wonderful help and smells good too. We get our Eucalyptus from Mountain Rose Herbs.
Essential oils can also be used as a great rub. Mix the desired oil with lighter oil like olive or sweet almond oil to make the essential oil go farther and be easier to rub on your skin. Rub the oils on your neck, chest, and the bottoms of your feet for antibiotic effect to help fight viruses. It is much better for you to use essential oils than to use commercial medicines that may cause many different side effects. Be sure to use the oils correctly to maximize the effect that your looking for.
Dried Cranberries
7 Secrets to Dehydrating Cranberries the Green Living Way
Buying dried cranberries can be expensive.
You should try making your own dried cranberries.
#1 clean them with water that has white vinegar and lemon juice in it
#2 drop them in very HOT water 15-30 seconds til their skin-pops
#3 after the skin-pops take them out of the HOT water and put them in ice water
#4 take the cranberries out of the ice water and drain
#5 preheat oven to 350 degrees
#6 put the cranberries on a baking pan, put them in the oven, turn the oven off, and allow them to be in there 12-24 hours; they should then be either sticky to touch or dry
#7 now you have dehydrated cranberries the green living way and can be kept in refrigerator for up to 24 months or in freezer up to 8 years.
i luv dried cranberries! i make my own trail mix and put dried cranberries in it because Felicity despises raisins :)
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Felicity's Better Than McDonald's Chicken Nuggets
Felicity's Chicken Nuggets
3 small cloves garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pkg of Panko bread crumbs
½ cup Parmesan cheese
1-teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
buttermilk
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
First take 3 skinless boneless chicken breasts and cut them into 1 inch cubes put them in a bowl and cover them with buttermilk and let them marinate for at least an hour
Meanwhile mince the garlic; then mix it with the Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper all together
Take the chicken that has been marinating in the milk for at least an hour and drain the buttermilk then toss them to cover in the breadcrumb mixture
Put the nuggets on an ovenproof pan that has parchment paper on it and put the crumb covered nuggets on it.
Bake it in a 400-degree oven for 15-20 minutes until crisp
Check chicken nuggets to make sure they are fully cooked
Easy and delicious!
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