Posted by in Uncategorized Perimenopause or pre-menopause: This is the menopause transition period or the time when the ovaries gradually begin to make less estrogen. It usually starts in a woman’s 40’s, but everyone is different and it also depends on when the woman first had her menses or period. I like to call it the crazy time. Why?…Read more »
Posted by in gray, Health, Herbs, Health, & Crafts GRAY HAIR: Did you ever wonder why our hair changes to gray as we age? Graying occurs as the cells in our hair follicles lose their ability to produce pigment over time. The hair isn’t actually gray, which is hard to believe I know. The fact is when new hair grows in, it doesn’t have…Read more »
Posted by in cooking, Uncategorized Are you looking for something different to make with leftover roast? Try this.First make the marinade. Chop up roast beef into small pieces. Set it aside. In a quarter size freezer bag, add the beef, one cup of red wine, 2 T. Parsley,2 T. Basil,1 T. Oregano, 2 tsp. Onion powder, and 1/4 tsp. Black…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized I wanted some chocolate chip cookies, but I also wanted something more, something to jazz them up. Here is what I came up with and they were a hit. You will need: 1/2 cup Hersey’s Baking Cocoa 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup Crisco Butter-flavored shortening 2/3 cup brown…Read more »
Posted by in cooking Here is a simple recipe for leftover chicken. In a skillet melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add 2 cups of chicken stock or broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Blend 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Add it to stock mixture and stir. Boil for 2 minutes. Continue to stir until…Read more »
Posted by in Health Stress can sabotage the best efforts at controlling blood sugar. When we are stressed, the body releases higher levels of the hormone, cortisol. This hormone together with adrenaline places the body in a fight or flight mood. This creates a dominos effect by increasing the concentration of glucose which interferes with the activity of insulin, leads to higher…Read more »
Posted by in Health, Uncategorized According to the Diabetes Association, someone is diagnosed with diabetes every 20 seconds. In 2013, diabetic cases hit a worldwide record of 382 million. The USA is number two of the heaviest cases. The facts are astounding! What can we do about it? First, we need to understand the mechanics. Diabetes Mellitus results when pancreatic…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Source: Mushroom & Escarole Soup
Posted by in Uncategorized I love croutons. In fact, I rarely eat salads or even soups without them. Making them is really easy and fast. We always have leftover French bread so I quickly turn them into these crunchy and tasty goodness! Add some herb seasonings to stale French bread, throw them in the over and voila! Ever since…
Posted by in Uncategorized Source: Roasted Chicken & Brussels Sprouts over Bibb Lettuce + Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
