WARNING: Look Before You Open Your Door


Fake Delivery Drivers

Warning scam alert

Criminals are at it again. Impersonating Door Dash, Amazon and Repair services employees. You name it and the criminals have obtained the uniforms.

Do not open your door to anyone. Police departments across the states are reporting more criminal activity in home invasions. Now with a twist to the story we add impersonating delivery drivers.

#amazoninpersonator #FOX

If you are expecting a delivery you can call the company and ask if you have a delivery and if their driver is at your home.

Stay safe and look before you jump to open the door.

GOT “FIGGY PUDDING “


Today spam rolled out the new “Figgy Pudding”

SPAM® Figgy Pudding brings a blend of warm spices and seasonal ingredients that will be the star in many wintertime recipe favorites. With notes of cinnamon and nutmeg combined with fig and orange flavors, you’ll taste true holiday comfort that will have you caroling all season long.

🎶 Now, bring us some figgy pudding.🎶

Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal cookies


Just what my doggies ordered. They love these cookies. It’s healthy and nutritious.

Banana, Peanut Butter Oatmeal cookies

INGREDIENTS

2 cups Oatmeal (soaked)

1/2” inch Water cover above oats

1 cup Banana

1/2 cup Peanut butter

2 cups All Purpose Flour

1 Tablespoon Olive oil

DIRECTIONS

Place 2 cups oatmeal in container and cover 1/2 inch water over the top. Leave that set until almost all the water has been absorbed. About 1.5 hour

2 cups Oatmeal
1/2” inch water to cover oatmeal
1/2 “ inch water over oatmeal soaking 1 to 1.5 hours

Heat oven to 350’ degree F. Grease 1” x 15”x 21” cookie sheet with the olive oil

Frozen bananas to peel
Peel banana’s
Golden banana’s from my trees

Place the banana, peanut butter and oatmeal.

Stir / Cream the ingredients together. Make sure all the bananas are mixed in good. You might want to mix the bananas prior to adding to the mix.

After getting those ingredients mixed time to add the flour.

Place the dough onto the cookie sheet and smooth out to thin layer.

Place in oven on center rack for 30 minutes. take out of oven. The sides should be pulled away from pan. Get the pizza cutter and cut your squares. Turn oven off and put the pan back into the oven and let bake until cool. You can make the size of the cookie fit your dog. I have 4 dogs in various sizes. From 85 to 15 pounds. So my cookies are various sizes.

After 30 minutes remove from the oven

Cut your squares and put them back into the oven until completely cool.

Remove from oven after completely cool. Put into an airtight container and refrigerator. I have 4 dogs and this last 3 weeks. You can also freeze them and just take out what you need.

Your dogs will love them until the last cookie…

You can adjust this recipe to your dogs taste or yours. I ate one and i couldn’t taste the peanut butter. I did a second recipe with 1 1/2 cups of peanut butter. I can taste the peanut butter and my dogs could really smell their treats baking and waited by the kitchen door.

Enjoy !!!

Dried Apricot Jam Low Sugar


apricot jam

Prep Time: 90 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 100 minutes
Yield: 20 servings +
Skill Level: Super Easy
Kitchen Appliance: Stove, Blender or Food Processor

 

Made with dried apricots, low sugar and no pectin!!!

 

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Apricot Jam

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups Apricots (Dried)
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1/2 cup Sugar

DIRECTIONS

  • Place the apricots and water in a small sauce pan
  • Bring to boil
  • Reduce heat to medium, cook for 30 minutes
  • Add sugar and cook for 20 more minutes on low.
  • Remove from heat let cool for 10 minutes
  • Put mixture in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • Place in containers and refrigerate.
  • Will last for 7 to 10 days in refrigerator. You can freeze smaller portions and remove as needed.

Look for the Apricot cake recipe

 

DONATE YOUR DENTURES TODAY…


dentures

Are you getting new dentures and don’t know what to do with your old ones?

Donate your old dentures

https://disposalknowhow.com/dentures/

Usually you replace your dentures every 3 to 5 years. If you don’t donate them at your dentist office they are probably laying around collecting dust at your house. Put them to good use.

The Japan Denture Recycling Association, is a nonprofit organization since December 2006. JDRA recycles the metal from used dentures and donates the money to UNICEF to support underprivileged children in the world.

All you have to do is sanitize the dentures. You can do so by boiling some water and placing the dentures in a glass bowl and pour water over the dentures. Let the dentures soak until water is cool. Remove dentures, dry off, wrap in plastic wrap and place in envelope or small box and mail them off.

MAIL TO:

  • Japan Dentures Recycling Association
  • 350-8799 Kawagoe Post Office Stop
  • Japan

There are several worthy causes to donate to for dental repair. Thank you for taking the time to read. Please share the story with others so we can spread the word.

https://disposalknowhow.com/dentures/

LEFTOVERS: Turkey and Cheese Quesadilla


Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 1 serving
Skill Level: Easy
Kitchen Appliance: Stove

Simple Easy wholesome meal or snack for the kiddos.

  • 2 Tortillas
  • Butter
  • Cheese
  • Left Over Turkey shredded into small pieces
  • Sour Cream
  • Salsa or Pico De Gallo
Turkey and Cheese Quesadilla
  • Butter one side of the tortilla and place it buttered side down in the skillet
  • Place the cheese on then the shredded turkey
  • Butter the other tortilla and place it buttered side up
  • Place skillet on medium heat and cook until golden brown. Flip over and cook once again till golden brown.

Mix some sour cream and salsa or pico de gallo together for a great dipping sauce

KEEPING SAFE THIS WINTER


Remain vigilant about safety in and around the home this winter. Here are three winter hazards to keep in mind.

First, Carbon Monoxide – The Invisible Killer

  • Use portable generators outside your home and place them at least 20 feet away from the residence with exhaust pointed away from spaces where it can gather and present a hazard. Never use a generator inside a home, basement, shed or garage. The exhaust from portable generators contains poisonous carbon monoxide (CO), which can kill in minutes. 
  • Most portable generator-related deaths from CO poisoning occur during the cold months. 
  • Never leave a car running in a garage, even with the garage door open.
  • Install CO alarms in your home on every level and outside all sleeping areas. Test CO alarms monthly. 
  • See our new video here

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Second, Space Heaters – Give Them Space

  • Your space heater needs space. Keep flammable objects, such as curtains, sofas, beds, clothes and papers at least 3 feet away from your space heater at all times.
  • Make sure your space heater is placed on a stable, level, flat surface in an area where it can’t be knocked over.
  • Turn off space heaters when you are sleeping, or when you leave the room. 
  • Install smoke alarms on every floor of your home, outside all sleeping areas, and inside each bedroom. Test smoke alarms once a month to make sure they are working.

Third, Snow Blower Hazards – Clear Snow Safely 

  • Most snow blower injuries happen when consumers try to clear snow from the discharge chute with their hands.
  • NEVER leave a gas-powered snow blower running in an enclosed area. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, which can kill in minutes.
  • Don’t add gasoline to a running or hot engine, to avoid a fire; and always keep the gasoline in a portable gasoline container with a child-resistant closure to prevent child poisonings.

One more very important thing… Clear the snow away from your gas meter and away from any pipes around that area.

TIS THE SEASON FOR BLOOD DONATIONS


Please GIVE Blood Today

Here are some videos that may answer any questions you have about donating blood today.

Find a LOCAL BLOOD DRIVE TODAY

Puede brindar esperanza a las personas en necesidad

Haga su donación deducible de impuestos antes del 31 de diciembre. DONE AHORA

DONATE TODAY
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FRESH OFF THE PRESS

LADY KILLER… CLAIMS 1 WOMAN EVERY MINUTE


HEART DIEASE CLAIMS THE LIFE OF A WOMAN EVERY MINUTE.

  1. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. It lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back.
  2. Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
  3. Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
  4. Other signs such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
  5. As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain.

You may think you have indigestion, heartburn or discomfort in your chest. The doctor told me that it was just heart burn and prescribed antacids. I had 6 heart attacks in 4 days. I was taking apple cider vinegar thinking it was heartburn. I think it saved my life. I have a new doctor now!!!

Let’s Win This Together
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Support the innovative research, education and prevention services that protect the women we love.

FIND OUT MORE

DONATE TODAY… American Heart Association

SEE YOUR DOCTOR – GET CHECKED TODAY

WOMEN AND HOLIDAY STRESS…TIRED, CHEST PAIN, LEG PAIN, HEART ATTACK


IT’S THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND HERE COMES ALL THE STRESS!!!

ARE YOU DREAMING OF DANCING LOLLIPOPS AND WALTZING WITH GINGERBREAD MEN?

I highly doubt you are feeling all warm and dreamy about Christmas at this point. D-Day is tomorrow and you are behind on getting all the goodies under the tree. Baking cookies and treats for your spectacular day to celebrate with family and friends.

It’s time to take a minute to check on yourself… Litterly sit yourself down and take a 5 minute break. If you are feeling tired or even exhausted to the point where you don’t feel well.

Don’t wait to get help if you experience any of these heart attack warning signs. Some heart attacks are sudden and intense. But most start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Pay attention to your body and call 911 if you experience:

DONT HESITATE CALL 911

Symptoms vary between men and women

As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain (angina) or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.

Learn about the warning signs of heart attack in women.

  1. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. It lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back.
  2. Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
  3. Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
  4. Other signs such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
  5. As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain.

Watch video: “Just A Little Heart Attack” – a short film directed by and starring Elizabeth Banks

This is just a few of the warning signs prior to a heart attack.

  • Leg pain night or day
  • Sudden Rise in Blood Pressure
  • Shortness of Breath

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Top 10 Myths About Cardiovascular Disease

Influenza Season Has Arrived…


Flu is caused by influenza virus of Class A, B and C. Flu spreads directly or indirectly from airborne droplets produced during sneezing or coughing.

Following are the symptoms of flu:

  • Fever
  • Malaise
  • Headache
  • Runny nose
  • Postnasal drip
  • Sneezing
  • Reduced sense of smell
  • Metallic taste in mouth
  • Chills
  • Cough
  • Body pain or muscle pain
  • Sore throat

Take Three Actions to Protect Against Flu

  1. Get Vaccinated
  2. Take preventive steps
  3. Get Treatment

Preventive Steps You Can Take NOW

  • Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
  • While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
  • If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. After using a tissue, throw it in the trash and wash your hands.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like flu.

Treatments

Most of the time flu goes away without treatment. Taking medication can help relieve symptoms. Bed rest will help in faster recovery. Medication

Self care

  • Drink plenty of fluids
  • Take complete rest
  • Eat healthy foods
  • Practice good hygiene

170.3 million doses of flu vaccine have been distributed.

Happy Holidays and Stay Healthy!!!

Domestic Violence


BY: Orgnat Life

The Holiday season sometimes can bring out the best or the worst in someone. If you know or hear domestic violence or verbal abuse please Call and report it. It could save a life.

SPEAK OUT AND BE THE VOICE FOR THOSE WHO ARE AFRAID TO SPEAK

For anonymous, confidential help available 24/7

CALL

National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) now.

HAPPY HOLIDAY COOKIE RECIPE’S – Ginger Bread Cookie Cut Outs


Ginger Bread Cookie Cut Outs

Recipe By: Christy Thelan

Time: 90 minutes

Experience: Easy

Loved this recipe. It was easy and the kids really enjoyed decorating the cookies. Our cookies did not look this nice, but they were delicious…

Taste of Home Gingerbread Cutout CookiesCheck out the featured holiday cookie recipe on Taste Of Home website.

Protecting your Skin … Cleansing your pores…Fire… Smoke and Ash Fallout. What to Do.


BY: ORGNAT LIFE

MOST IMPORTANTLY: KEEP YOUR FACE, HANDS and EYES COVERED.

Always wash your hands and change clothes as soon as you get home.

Try and keep the contamination to one area.

If you are one of the few that come home to one of the burnt out neighborhoods make sure you exercise caution while out in the elements.

That means anytime you are outside make sure you follow these simple emergency instructions to cleansing your body.

  • You do not want to inhale any of the elements that is on fire or has been burnt out.
  • Respiratory infections and many other illness can be blamed on large burn out fires as these.
  • Think about how many toxic products that are in our homes. Make sure if moving one of these items you are prepared with emergency protection gear.
  • Refrigerator, microwaves, cars, carpet, wood flooring that has been treated and those are just a few things that every home may have.

Your home and residing in the neighborhood: Set up an area that you can seal off. If you have a separate hall way that you can close off with plastic or a separate entry, perhaps through the side garage door(not a big one)with door to house. Handy to change contaminated clothes.

Even though your area may not have flames crawling up your street or that you can actually see, remember embers and ash can float through the air. It will glide until it gets caught on a branch or something to cling onto.

Make sure you bath each night before you go to bed.

Open your pores with warm water and use a good scrubby or washcloth with loads of soap. Soap up really good. Use cold water after to wash the soap off and close your pores.

Keep all of your smoke clothes in a plastic bag in your sealed area until you wash them. You don’t want to spread the smell or contaminate any other area.

If you are in close vicinity of the devastated areas: Do Not run any fans or air conditioning that has a connetion to outdoors. Close all doors, windows and vents. Close blinds and curtains to keep sun out and temperatures down in the house.

Happy Holiday Milkshakes, Popsicles and Drinks


Enjoy this Holiday Season… Drink Responsible…

BOOZY Drinks are delicious hot or cold. Have fun and Please Don’t Drink and Drive.

Boozy Mango Milkshakes

BY Marla Meridith

Big Red Float

BY Azunia

Kiwi Lime Pie Martini

BY Azunia

Boozy Pineapple Ice Pops

BY Sweet and Savory By Shinee.

Boozy Mocha Popsicle

BY BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS

Boozy Popsicle Mimosas

BY Ready To Yumble

Espresso Martini

BY Kahlua

Kahlua Coffee

BY Kahlua

Irish Coffee

BY Wikipedia

There are many different variations of Irish Coffee. I will leave the selection up to you.

Boozy Cupcakes and Treats

That ends the Drinks for this Time…

Happy Holidays and Drink Responsible.

Boozy Cupcakes and Treats For A Happier Holiday…


Happy Treats For The Holidays

Getting ready to serve up some flavor fun packed ADULT treats for your party. Something fun and delicious with a twist. Your party will be a hit this holiday with some treats and drinks.

Boozy Cup Cakes

Boozy Margarita Cupcakes

BY Renee’s Kitchen Adventures

Pina Colada Cupcakes

BY: Binky’s Culinary Carnival

Boozy Red Velvet Trifles

BY: Eat In Eat Out

Kahlua Chocolate Cupcakes

BY: Veronika’s Kitchen

Guinness & Bailey’s Irish Cream Cupcakes

BY: Petit Chef

Orange Cointreau Cupcakes

BY: Brit.Co

Boozy RumChata Chocolate Pudding

BY: Sumptuous Spoonfuls

Bon Appetit`

Milkshakes, Popsicles, and Drinks

Caring For The Senior Family Member


You would think that in 2017 we would have figured out a way to ensure our senior citizens safe long-term care.

Many of us find that as our parents age, they’re more likely to need assistance to carry out everyday activities. If that is your role in your parents life, you will have to be diligent and make sure their needs are being met.

I know the first thought is to move them in with you. But you must really think carefully about this choice.

How do we keep them safe and living in their own homes. Or when and how do you trust a facility to give care to your family member?

  • Just remember low cost care homes usually have several patients and very few staff. Possibly there may be the 1 or 2 staff members on duty for each shift .
  • The caretaker for your family member must stay alert to their health and needs.
  • Checking with them daily. Either by being present or by phone.
  • Check physically at least once a week. Just remember it’s the ones left alone that will be at a disadvantage or taken advantage of. Without frequent communication and things go awry, you will not be aware it happened. You will never know something happened until the one you are caring for speaks up and tells you so.

I know our lives have become very busy between work and children. But they need you now more than ever.

Things to check on when you visit:

  • Loosing Weight
  • Gaining Weight
  • Proper Bowel Movements
  • Keeping Hydrated, especially during the hot months
  • Food supply
  • They have personal needs items. Toothpaste, deodorant and such
  • Making sure Bills are paid. Electric, gas, phone and rent or mortgage.
  • That they are able to lock doors and windows by themselves

Check out PBS Special on Caring for our Elders. CLICK HERE

Another Great Cookie Recipe


Snowman Oreo-Truffles

Cookie Truffles

You only need three ingredients to make these white chocolate treats. They’re great for parties or to give as gifts.

Oreo Truffles cookies
Oreo Truffles cookies

Cookie Truffles
Ingredients

1 11.9 ounce package chocolate sandwich cookies with white filling (30 cookies), finely crushed
1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 pound white baking chocolate, coarsely chopped

Directions

Line a large baking sheet with parchment, waxed paper or foil; set aside.
In a large bowl combine crushed cookies and cream cheese. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until well mixed.
Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Chill or freeze until firm.
In a large saucepan cook and stir white chocolate over low heat until melted; cool slightly.
Dip each ball into melted white chocolate; let excess drip back into pan. Place dipped truffles on the prepared baking sheet.
Chill truffles about 1 hour or until firm.
Store, covered, in the refrigerator up to 1 week or freeze up to 1 month..

Best Holiday cookies

ToFucken: The Vegan Turducken


Once again we are at that time of year when everyone tries to express themselves through food. We are showing you 3 very different ways to do Turducken. So on to the video, how to stuff a duck down a turkey’s throat. Break out the roaster it’s time for fun. To start we will need the Turkey and the duck. Video #1 starts now

 

Ok that look’s very tasty. I can’t wait to try it. Very good chum having a good time preparing.

Now our next video is a triple Turducken you could say. I found it to be interesting and would love to try it.

That was a lesson on twisting my tongue. That was the BIG 3Ducken…

TER FUCKEN DUCKEN IT”S DONE… I hope you enjoyed the 3 amazing ways to make Turducken / Turfucken.

It’s Raining Outside… Great Stew Day !!!


It’s Raining Outside… Great Stew Day !!!

It’s Just One Of Those Days… BURRRR!!!

Baby It’s cold outside and I have some warm stew just for you… I think with no doubt this is one mean tasty stew. Just baked some fresh homemade bread to go with it. Make sure you have a Large Pot to cook this awesome stew in. Don’t forget to get some good chili from your neighborhood farmers market. Hope you enjoy. I sure did.

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The Natural Diet: Best Foods for Weight Loss


You can eat more and still lose weight. It’s that easy!

It seems natural: You want to, so you do a diet slash-and-burn, eating less and thinking about food more. The usual result also seems pretty natural: You feel denied, so you give up. Repeat as diet fads come and go. Enough already!

Why not eat more for weight loss and weight maintenance, instead of less? If your schedule does not allow you to exercise, it’s even more important to change your intake values. If your body does not recognize the food as a value, it turns it into FAT… Read through all the articles and see if it makes sense to you. Start to change the inside of you. Read the labels. This will be the most vital part about living healthy. Juicing is an excellent way to intake healthy vitamins and minerals. With the a Juicer you will be able to make healthy juices while still eating a healthy diet.

Check out the weight loss page www.orgnatlife.com

Many healthy lifestyle plans to change your life. Have the good health you desire.

Honey Cinnamon Rolls


This recipe leaves your rolls nice and moist. Adding a little brown sugar to the recipe can really change the structure of your dough.

Yeast Breads are Quick and Easy to make

  • For Bread Machine
  • Level: Simple / Easy
  • Prep Time: 2.5 hours
  • Video Below

Not only did I change the sugar. I also used evaporated milk instead of water. These rolls are slamming good. Your name will be having a thank you behind it.

For this recipe I will be using evaporated milk. It produces a moist, tender golden brown crust. You can use evaporated, whole, low-fat or skim milk based on your preference. You can also use nonfat dry milk instead of fresh milk and add water for the required liquid.

Reminder: Adjusting your liquid depending on the type of flour you use. If you will be using bread flour you will have to add 1/4 cup more liquid.

Dough Ingredients

  • 1 can Evaporated Milk
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • 4 cups Bread Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Yeast

Dough Directions

Set your machine on “DOUGH” and go do something else.

Once your timer goes off on your bread machine to signal your “DOUGH” is finished, remove pan of dough from machine and place it at work station.

On your work surface place your pans that you will use to cook your rolls.

Butter your pans lightly and add the honey.

Coat the sides with the honey

Remove a ball of dough place on table and roll the dough out very thin. If it’s to thick it will come out bread like. So thin is best.

Cover the dough in butter
Sprinkle some sugar
Sprinkle the cinnamon on
Add the nuts if you want them. Chopped finely
Roll the dough
Cut the dough halfway through for fancy look.

Cut 2” pieces for the rolls. Place your rolls 1\4″ apart in pan.

Set in warm area to rise for 25 to 45 minutes. Check after 25 minutes. Best if at least twice to 3 times original size or more.

Place the rolls in the pans
Rolls are rising

Remove from proofing. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees if convection and 375 regular.

Place your pan in the oven on the center rack. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown tops.

Do Not Over Cook… Check through glass door of oven after 25 minutes see if tops are brown then remove them. If not, check at 30 minutes.

Remove from oven

Remove and let cool at least 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes slowly flip the pan onto another pan.
Cinnamon rolls flipped onto tray
Flip the rolls over
Spoon the hot honey on for 10 minutes

As you gain more confidence at baking bread you will be able to lightly knock on bread and rolls. Easy way to know they are done…

When the timer goes off knock lightly with your finger tip nail on top of rolls “FLICK” it in the center. They will be crispy on the crust. You will hear a clear tone when they are done.

Cooking is amazing once you get going. So every time you bake bread. Keep baking, you will see…

You can also freeze any extra dough. Just make the size of dough lay them on a cookie sheet and freeze and remove place in a baggie and take them out of freezer as you want. Easy simple.

Bon Appetit`

Boyfriend Snuggle Pillow


Boyfriend Snuggle Pillow

God’s Along For The Ride


God is always along for the ride #orgnatlifecom

Shutters For Lies


Shutters For Lies #orgnatlife

The Benefits of Organic Squash: How to Grow Your Own


Squash is a versatile and nutritious vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is also an easy vegetable to grow, making it an excellent …

The Benefits of Organic Squash: How to Grow Your Own

Visit Jersey, Channel Islands – Vacation Tips and Deals


Save Time and Money with a Jersey Package Deal! Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands, is a destination to discover at a leisurely pace. This …

Visit Jersey, Channel Islands – Vacation Tips and Deals

Bug Out Bags – What are They and Do I Need One?


The term “bug out bag” may be new to you especially if you have not seen any information about preppers or survivalists. The name is used to describe…

Bug Out Bags – What are They and Do I Need One?

Love Bombing: grandiose attention/affection to influence/manipulate.


We met on Match.com. I was a serial first-dater; was in a good spot; loved my work (both jobs!); cherished motherhood and my little boy more; was the…

Love Bombing: grandiose attention/affection to influence/manipulate.

Strawberries and clotted cream, ice cream, cream soda floats. Oldies and goodies


Ice cream magazine.com

Having prepared a sprawling mosaic of edible curiosities, and after much feasting of teeny tiny things. Much was savoured by those both with, and …

Strawberries and clotted cream, ice cream, cream soda floats. Oldies and goodies

Creamy Garlic Chunky Vegetable Pasta


  • 3 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 whole Garlic peeled and minced
  • 3 pieces Bacon crispy and chopped into small pieces.
  • Parmesano Cheese finely shredded
  • 8 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup assorted Veggies (per person)
  • Pasta (your choice, I prefer a long thin noodle)

Steam your vegetables to al dente’. Remove and cool. Best if you have an ice bath to put the colander of hot vegetables in for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and let drain completely.

#Creamy Garlic Chunky Vegetable Pasta with Shrimp

Peel your garlic. Smash and mince. I smash my garlic with my knife first and the skin comes off easily.

#garlic
#mincedgarlic

Cook your bacon till crispy. I cook my bacon in the microwave between paper towels. Chop into small pieces. Add 2/3 to sauce and 1/3 for finished garnish.

#choppedbacon

Start your pasta water add 1 teaspoon salt to water and bring to boil add pasta, cook to al dente, drain and place to the side.

#orgnatlifecom

Add 5 tablespoon butter to pan and turn heat on to medium.

Add garlic to melted butter and stir well to coat. Continue stirring, turn fire to low. Sauté the garlic. For 10 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and continue cooking on low for 15 minutes. You will smell the flora aroma of the garlic. It’s finished.

Roasted garlic

Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of Butter and 2 teaspoons of Italian Seasoning. Stir well.

Heavy whipping cream

Add cream, salt and pepper. Stir well on medium high heat until boils. Turn heat to medium. Turn heat to low as cream thickens. Continue reducing until you bring it to a creamy consistency. Remove from heat.

Garlic sauce

Quickly add the pasta to the hot creamy garlic sauce. Combine gently. Add pasta with sauce to the bowl of vegetables. Garnish with bacon.

Creamy Garlic Chunky Vegetable Pasta with Shrimp

You can choose to add chicken, shrimp or steak for protein.

Creamy Garlic Chunky Vegetable Pasta with Shrimp

Sweeten’ That Heart Attack


Thought you had gone the healthy route and cut almost all sugar out of your diet.

Sugar related obesity can lead to hidden health risks

Did you switch to a substitute sweetener?

BEWARE: warning heart risk and strokes

Everyone likes a sugary snack now and then. But if you often have foods and drinks with sugar substitutes you might be headed for the cardiologist sooner than later.

Added sugar can play a part in weight gain. But sugar substitutes may raise your risk of serious health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease.

You can use less table sugar by using less processed sweeteners such as honey and molasses.

After the new research has opened the door to new health risks with substitute sweeteners my mind no longer fears sugar.

According to Mayo Clinic’s research staff.

Safety of sugar substitutes

Government health agencies oversee ingredients that product-makers add to food. These agencies check ingredients, such as sugar substitutes, before foods or drinks that contain them can go on sale. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows the following sugar substitutes to be used:

• Acesulfame potassium (Sweet One, Sunett).

• Advantame.

• Aspartame (NutraSweet, Equal).

• Neotame (Newtame).

• Saccharin (Sweet’N Low).

• Sucralose (Splenda).

• Luo han guo (Monk Fruit in the Raw).

• Purified stevia leaf extracts (Truvia, PureVia, others).

Other countries, such as those in the European Union, have more sugar substitute options than does the United States.

The FDA allows product-makers to use sugar alcohols, such as sorbitol and xylitol, too. The agency doesn’t consider sugar alcohols to be food additives.

The FDA and food safety agencies in other countries also suggest how much of a sugar substitute you can safely have each day. This amount is called the acceptable daily intake (ADI). It varies by a person’s weight and the type of sugar substitute used. Acceptable daily intakes aren’t the same everywhere. They’re different in the United States and Europe, for example.

In general, artificial sweeteners are safe in limited amounts for healthy people, including pregnant people. But limit or cut out sugar substitutes:

• If you’re living with a rare genetic disease called phenylketonuria. Foods and drinks with aspartame can lead to serious health problems.

• If you have a bowel disease. Using sugar substitutes might make your symptoms flare up.

Dietary guidelines for Americans say adults shouldn’t give sugar substitutes to children under 2 years old. In general, experts need to do more studies to learn what long-term health effects sugar substitutes might have on children. Most studies have looked at the effects in adults.

Health benefits linked to sugar substitutes

If you replace added sugar with sugar substitutes, it could lower your risk of getting tooth decay and cavities.

Sugar substitutes also don’t raise the level of sugar in the blood.

For adults and children with overweight or obesity, sugar substitutes also might help manage weight in the short term. That’s because sugar substitutes often are low in calories or have no calories. But it’s not clear whether sugar substitutes can help people manage their weight over the long term.

Over time, it’s most important to eat a healthy diet and get exercise.

Health concerns linked to sugar substitutes

Health agencies have clarified that sugar substitutes do not cause serious health problems.

Sugar substitutes also are not linked to a higher risk of cancer in people. Studies dating back to the 1970s linked the artificial sweetener saccharin to bladder cancer in rats. Since then, research has shown that those findings don’t apply to people.

Some research on long-term, daily use of artificial sweeteners suggests a link to a higher risk of stroke, heart disease and death overall. But other things people do, or healthy habits that people don’t do, may be the cause of the higher risk.

Other research is looking at long-term use of sugar substitutes and the gut. Many focus on how the gut and brain communicate. Researchers are checking to see if sugar substitutes affect cravings for sweets, the way people feel hunger and how the body manages blood sugar.

Sugar alcohols, stevia and luo han guo can cause bloating, gas and diarrhea. The amount of sugar alcohol that causes these symptoms varies from person to person.

In general, it is safest to take in small amounts of sugar substitutes. And it’s best to use sugar substitutes for a short time, or just every once in a while. So try to cut back if you use them a few times a day.

Sugary snacks

The bottom line

Artificial sweeteners can be a short-term way to help some people lessen their use of sugar and lose or manage weight. In general, sugar substitutes are safe for healthy adults.

But be aware of how sugar substitutes affect your food and drink choices. These ingredients may get your tastebuds used to sweetness. And that can make drinking enough water a challenge.

Products made with sugar substitutes also may give you the wrong message about processed foods. A snack labeled low sugar or no sugar may not be the most nutritious choice. Whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables, usually have the best mix of nutrients for the body.

But artificial sweeteners can help some people enjoy sweetness without excess calories. And if used in moderation, artificial sweeteners can be part of a healthy diet.

UPDATE: Mason Jar Fruit Experiment


Well I wanted to see if storing fruit in mason jars really worked. It does and better than I thought.

Started on Monday March 6th today is the 11th. Almost 6 days and the mason jar of bananas are still green. Just starting to ripen.

#banana #masonjarfruitexperiment

Do not do bananas. They look green and you take them out within an hour they start to sweat and turn black. Within 4 hours total glossed over black.

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Im also trying the strawberries. 3 weeks ago I bought 16 ounce strawberries. Left them in the refrigerator for about a week or so. They were a little wilted and so I put them in the jar and it actually revived them for another week.

#MasonJarFruitExperiment #Strawberries

Today I bought 3 lbs of strawberries and I put them into the mason jars right away. Storing them in the refrigerator.

Blueberry Peanut Butter Oatmeal cookies


Another great treat recipe the doggies ordered. It’s healthy and nutritious.

Blueberry Peanut Butter Oatmeal Doggie Treats

Blueberry Peanut Butter Oatmeal cookies

INGREDIENTS

2 cups Oatmeal (soaked)

1/2” inch Water cover above oats

2 cups Blueberries (whole or smashed)

1/2 cup Peanut butter

2 cups All Purpose Flour

1 Tablespoon Olive oil

DIRECTIONS

Place 2 cups oatmeal in container and cover 1/2 inch water over the top. Leave that set until almost all the water has been absorbed. About 1.5 hour

2 cups Oatmeal
1/2” inch water to cover oatmeal
1/2 “ inch water over oatmeal soaking 1 to 1.5 hours or until most if not all the water has been soaked up.

Heat oven to 350’ degree F. Grease 1” x 15”x 21” cookie sheet with the olive oil

Place the blueberries, peanut butter and oatmeal into the bowl.

Stir / Cream the ingredients together. Make sure all the blueberries are mixed in good. You might want to mix the blueberries prior to adding to the mix depends on your dogs. I have a smaller older dog so I smash them up.

After getting those ingredients mixed time to add the flour.

Place the dough onto the cookie sheet and smooth out to thin layer.

Sorry I forgot to take the photo!!!! Oops so we will use this as an example… LOL

Place in oven on center rack for 30 minutes. take out of oven. The sides should be pulled away from pan. Get the pizza cutter and cut your squares.

Pretending again .. but great example

Turn oven off and put the pan back into the oven and let bake until cool. You can make the size of the cookie fit your dog. I have 4 dogs in various sizes. From 85 to 15 pounds. So my cookies are various sizes.

Ahh finally I remembered to take the picture.

Cut your squares and put them back into the oven until completely cool.

Remove from oven after completely cool. Put into an airtight container and refrigerator. I have 4 dogs and this last one week. You can also freeze them and just take out what you need.

Your dogs will love them until the last cookie…

You can adjust this recipe to your dogs taste or yours. I ate one and i could barely taste the peanut butter. I did a second recipe with 1 cup of peanut butter. I can taste the peanut butter and my dogs could really smell their treats baking and waited by the kitchen door.

If you would like to make these human consumable just add 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, 1/2 cup Sugar, 1/2 teaspoon Salt and one egg. Baking powder is not good for your dogs so please don’t feed the human recipe to the dogs.

Enjoy !!!

Beet Carrot Oatmeal Doggie Cookies


This recipe is human consumable. So don’t worry about someone sneaking a cookie. No preservatives, all natural ingredients.

Beet Carrot Oatmeal Doggie Cookies

Homemade products for the furry family members are preferred over other brands. Here’s a recipe that is easy and can be ready in no time.

  • Prep Time: 35 to 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 100 minutes
  • Yield: 120 servings +or –
  • Skill Level: Super Easy
  • Kitchen Appliance: Oven, Food Processor, Slap Chopper, knife
  • Human Grade: YES
  • Cost: $4 approximately

The approximate cost for the cookies is very low. So if you can spare about an hour of time your pups will have a tasty treat.

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INGREDIENTS

  • 5 cups Oatmeal (regular old fashion)
  • 4 cups Water
  • 2 cups Carrots diced
  • 1 cup Beets (16 ounce) diced
  • 3 Eggs
  • 3 tablespoons Honey
  • 3 tablespoons Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 cups All Purpose Flour

Read the ingredients on all food you give to your dog. Real sugar only if you have to. Do not use any LOW calorie products ever. They contain ingredients that can KILL your dog.

Dangerous food and their ingredients that will kill your dog.

Directions

Grease a 1” x 15” x 21” sheet / cookie pan

Cover oatmeal in water. Soak the oats until almost all the water is absorbed. Approximately 1 to 2 hours.

Clean and cook the carrots for 15 minutes, let cool and dice. You can do these the day ahead of time.

Cook the carrots
Diced carrots

Rinse the beets well with cold water this will get a lot of sugar out. A 16 ounce can or jar of beets equals 1 cup diced. If you have all natural or cooked fresh beets are even better.

Store bought beets must be rinsed in cold water

Put the ingredients into bowl except flour and mix.

Mix the ingredients together
Mix the ingredients

Slowly add the flour while mixing.

Pour your dough onto the 1” x 15” x 21” sheet / cookie pan and smooth out completely from edge to edge equally. It might be a little sticky, so wet your spoon or spatula with water. Make sure you shake off excess water from the spatula.

Heat oven to 350’ degrees

Bake at 350’ degrees for 45 minutes.

Bake at 350 degrees

Remove from oven and cut into squares quickly with a pizza cutter. They will still be a little wet inside.

Return cookies to oven for 10 minutes. Check and see if they are drier. If not return to oven for 5 min.

Remove from oven if you would like a softer cookie. Have to remember our senior family members.

OR

If you want a super crispy cookie. Turn off the oven and leave it to cool inside. Approximately 3 hours in my oven. Then they are like rocks. But you actually cook the goodness out. Softer cookies retain more nutrients.

I make small cookies. I have various sized dogs. Choose the size that fits your needs.

2” x 2” inch cookies

Place cookies into containers. Your choice of sizes. If you only have one dog you might want to put them in several containers or baggies to freeze and take out as needed.

This is 60 cookies at 2” x 2” inch size

Keep a container of cookies in the refrigerator and take out what you’ll use daily.

Beet Carrots Oatmeal Doggie Cookies

BON Appetite, Enjoy life, eat a lot…

20 Minute Chocolate Pie


Wait till you get a hold of these 2 ingredients for this easy chocolate pie your family will enjoy.

#Chocolate Pudding Pie

You can make the pudding from a box or from scratch. It just needs to be hot when applied to your crust.

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#Chocolate Pudding Pie

If your going to make the pudding from scratch here’s the Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding recipe.

Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding


My favorite pudding recipe. It’s rich and creamy texture deserves a special mention.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup White Sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 3/4 cup Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla

Directions

  • Place dry ingredients in pan and mix together
  • Add milk, stir and leave it for 5 mins
  • Place pan on stove and turn heat to medium high and constantly stir until pudding is bubbling, turn heat to medium and continue stirring until pudding thickens
  • Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla and stir until ingredients are combined well
  • Pour pudding into containers or pie shell.
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#Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding