September 2010
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Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
I was stumbling around for recipes again, and here’s one I found that looks irresistable. I’ve got a bunch of my friends’ birthdays coming up, and I think this recipe is definitely one I’ll be trying for them.
Ingredients
12 ounces strawberries, hulled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (2 cups)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 cups...
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Health Benefits of Spices
Spices are a gift. They are tasty and great for you, and can be used for so many different things. They are little things that add a lot to the food we eat, and that also add to our well-being. Here are some benefits of a few of my personal favorites.
Cayenne
Other than it’s amazing taste, cayenne eliminates gas from the stomach and intestines, soothes sore throat and helps relieve cold...
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“Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble.”
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Simple Bread Recipe
I always wanted to know how to make bread. One of those skills that seemed would be very, very nice to possess. So here’s a simple bread recipe I found:
Ingredients
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
8 1/2 cups...
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“Everyone should carefully observe which way his heart draws him, and then choose...”
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Yoga Pose of the Day: Kati Chakrasana
Namaste!
Today’s yoga pose is Kati Chakrasana. This pose was taught to me in my very first yoga class, and it’s been one of my favorites since then. It’s simple yet feels great and has many benefits.
Kati Chakrasana massages the abdominal organs. It helps cure stiff back, and it tones the lower back, shoulders, and neck. This pose strengthens the nervous system and...
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“Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.”
– Babe Ruth
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Benefits of Fasting
Namaste!
A try to fast at least a few times a year, and now is one of those times! I am fasting for day, but in the near future I would like to try fasting for longer and reap the benefits of this cleansing technique. So for all of you who may be curious about fasting or wanting to try it, here are some benefits of fasting. Well, first I would just like to say something:
During a fast, a...