It’s well known that air pollution exacerbates respiratory conditions in people with asthma or COPD. New studies suggest that air pollution affects cognitive function as well. Once inhaled, the air particles travel through the circulatory system and damage organs, including the brain. USC researchers looked at 1,400 women between the ages of 71 to 89.…Read more »
Author: howlingwithwolves2
I have a passion for writing, love to read a good book, and enjoy the beauty of nature. I'm also a retired nurse and author.
Hallucinations & Parkinson’s Disease
Posted by in Health As Parkinson’s advances, some caregivers may notice their resident or family member showing signs of mental disturbance. It can be scary not only for the caregiver, but for the person suffering the effects. The person with the psychosis might see, hear, or smell things that aren’t there. Common causes are the treatment medications used for …Read more »
Crockpot Pinto Beans
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on Gina's Joys:
My mother made a big pot of beans for us just about every few days. In a family with 8 children you tend to get use to inexpensive (good tasting) staples like this. I have good memories of them cooking away on the stove, I can still recall a…
Walnut Cookies
Posted by in cooking Here is a light, fluffy cookie. You will need: 1 1/2 sticks of butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp. almond extract 1 egg 2 cups flour 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 3/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 360 degrees F. Melt…Read more »
Yellow curry with sweet potato, carrots and green beans
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on foodbycamilla:
? ? Today I want to share with the recipe of yellow curry with sweet potato, carrots & green beans. I simply love Asian food. Curries, spicy soups and coconut rice, hearty dishes that are comforting on cold winter days and rainy days. When I eat out my usual pick is…
Breakfast Burrito
I like McDonald’s breakfast burritos, but I have wondered how to make them. This is what I came up with. You will need: 1 pound pork sausage 1 1/2 cups frozen O’Brien potatoes 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup red or green bell peppers 4 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated flour tortillas In…Read more »
Mini Fruity Cheesecake
Posted by in cooking Do you need a quick dessert in a hurry? Here is a simple one. You will need: 4- 8 ounce packages of cream cheese 5 eggs 1 cup of sugar 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 16 ounce of sour cream 1/4 cup of sugar 1/4 tsp. vanilla mixed fruit such as berries Preheat oven to 300…Read more »
Pennsylvania Dutch Sweet and Sour Salad Dressing (Oil Free Recipe)
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on Momoe's Cupboard:
? For years I have loved Old Dutch Sweet and Sour Salad Dressing. It is a little hard to find locally and when I do it is priced higher then most other salad dressing. So I started looking for a recipe that tastes almost like it. Most Pennsylvania Dutch…
Whiskey Dessert Sauce
Posted by in cooking, Uncategorized For those of you that like sweets and whiskey, then this recipe should delight your taste buds. You will need these ingredients: 2 cups sugar 2 sticks butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup of whiskey a pinch of salt Blend sugar, butter, and vanilla together. Add the whiskey until the mixture appears creamy. Pour the…Read more »
The Panic Years
Posted by in history, Just A Thought, Uncategorized Our economy has suffered over the last few years, but our elders that lived through the depression of 1929 can attest that they have seen worse. After reading through some old history books I found in some antique stores, I can honestly say that 1873 seemed far worse than the depression era of 1929. Why is it…Read more »
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