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Coffee Drinkers…this is for you! Go ahead. Pour yourself another cup of joe. “Studies have shown that coffee may have health benefits, including protecting against Parkinson’s disease, type 2 diabetes and liver disease, including liver cancer. Coffee also appears to improve cognitive function and decrease the risk of depression.” There is a word of caution in the research. There could be some risks. If you drink too much unfiltered coffee (boiled or espresso), you may have mild elevations in cholesterol levels. There is also a caution for an increase in the risk of heart disease in people with a fairly common, specific genetic mutation that slows the breakdown of caffeine in the body. How fast you metabolize coffee may affect your health risk. There’s always something to put a damper on things!! Just a reminder…adding cream and sugar to your coffee adds fat and calories. And, sometimes it’s hundreds of calories! This video from the Mayo Clinic tells you why! There is also important information concerning peanut allergies.
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Who doesn’t love Mothers Day Cookies? So many of us associate cookies with our mothers baking cookies for special occasions and after-school treats. We have a few ideas for you that makes a plain sugar cookie into a “master piece.” But first a little history about Mother’s Day… Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed throughout the world. The American origin of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914. While dates and celebrations vary, Mother’s Day most commonly falls on the second Sunday in May and traditionally involves presenting mothers with flowers, cards and other gifts. To make these Mothers Day cookies, use your favorite sugar cookie recipe. Then, decorate them as you see in the photos. This is a great time for your creativity to shine! Mothers Day Cookies #1  Mothers Day Cookies #2  Mothers Day Cookies #3  A tip for decorating sugar cookies: Make icing with confectioners’ sugar and milk. Make it fairly thin and ‘paint’ the icing on the cookies with a pastry brush. Thin enough to spread easily but not so thin that it just makes your cookies wet and runs off. For Cookies 2 & 3 above, you might want the frosting a little thicker. For more Recipes, Click Here In any season of the year, you will love these crock pot recipes. Colder weather calls for warm, home cooked meals, but they are also enjoyable in warmer weather because of the convenience! These are the days when your crock pot becomes your best friend! “Throw-all-the-ingredients-in-and-walk-away” is definitely my kind of recipe! We’ve gathered some of the best “comfort food” recipes for you to enjoy below! Just click on each title for the recipe. Enjoy! 1. Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole       Short on time this Valentine’s week? These Valentine cupcakes are quick and easy. Make your favorite cupcake recipe or buy plain cupcakes from the bakery. Use white frosting and red hot candies to decorate them You now have a simple, eye-catching Valentine’s Day treat.  Source… We suggest that you use white or, even better, red velvet cupcakes. These flavors will add a special touch to this special day. These cupcakes are great for both young and old to craft. This will keep the little ones occupied for quite some time by frosting and putting on the red candies! ***************************************** Another idea!  Source… Chocolate or Red Velvet cupcake with vanilla frosting and a delicious strawberry to adorn the top! Enjoy Valentine’s Day with these Cute and Easy-to-Make Valentine Cupcakes! Just in time for Valentines Day…clever snack ideas for Valentines Day are easy to make. Add a festive touch to this special day with these snack ideas for Valentines Day that even the kids and grand kids can help make. 1) Easy Marshmallow Valentine Treats Use strawberry marshmallows, dip them in melted chocolate and sprinkle them with little nonpareils. Decorate them with heart picks. So easy and fun!  2) Cupid’s Arrows: candy hearts + pretzel sticks  3) Heart Kabobs – Made with strawberries, cantaloupe, pineapple, watermelon and black olives.  4) Valentine Cinnamon Cookie Crunch Popcorn Mix  Snack Ideas for Valentines Day at Your Fingertips!
So, what is your coffee preference? How do you like your coffee? With cream and sugar, flavored, a complicated mixture of things, or straight-up black? These coffee preferences may best describe your personality. Whether you have a cup of coffee in your hand all day or just need a little boost in the morning, how you drink your coffee and what kind of coffee you drink says a lot about your personality. 1) Those people who take cream and sugar with their coffee are good at being pleasant and small talk. If you don’t have anything nice to say, you can just sit back and sip your coffee. 2) Then there are the folks who need flavored coffee. Sure, a peppermint flavor or a little hazelnut can have its place once in a while, but it’s not an everyday flavor. You’re the kind of person who needs to mix it up all the time and always have a surprise in store! 3) If your coffee type is a complicated one that’s ordered in a coffee shop where you need to say several words to describe it, my guess is that you’re the type of person who showers and puts on makeup before heading to the gym. Well, maybe that’s not all bad!! 4) For those of you who drink straight-up black coffee, I’m assuming you’re a get-it-done person. No muss, no fuss. You take your coffee straight up, and you dish it out straight, too. Chances are I’d have a coffee with you.  The kind of coffee – Dark Roast, French Vanilla, Dark Roast Decaf and everything in between will be left for another time. Frankly, for me it depends on my mood and the time of day as to the kind of coffee I prefer…although, I don’t like it too strong! So…What about you? How do you like your coffee…what is your coffee preference? Leave a ‘Comment’ below! What is Your Coffee Preference? This is perfect for football season…a football-shaped meatloaf! Use your favorite meatloaf recipe (or use the one below) and form it into a football shape with a nice ketchup-based sauce and cheese strips for the lacing. How yummy and fun is that? Your friends and family will be impressed with your creativity. This football-shaped meatloaf is sure to please the “foodies” in the group!  Football-shaped Meatloaf Recipe makes 8 servings 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 egg 1 onion, chopped 1 cup milk 1 cup dried bread crumbs salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons prepared mustard 1/3 cup ketchup Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and bread OR cracker crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste and place in a lightly greased 5×9 inch loaf pan, OR form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish. 3. In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Mix well and pour over the meatloaf. 4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour. 5. The finishing touch is cheese strips for the lacing. (A variation to this football-shaped meatloaf is to substitute some of the ground beef with ground turkey.) Source…
This Football-shaped Meatloaf is sure to please your party guests! New Year’s Eve is almost here, and most of us enjoy celebrating, however, some of us prefer non-alcoholic beverage choices. These “mocktail” recipes are special enough to wow your guests on New Year’s Eve, and the best part is they’re great for any age too! Enjoy!! Click on the titles for the full recipe. 1. Sparkling Raspberry Mocktail Pair the grape juice with a few other ingredients and you have an elegant non alcoholic drink on your hands! Something that makes this raspberry mocktail pretty and tasty are the ice cubes. Make them the day before or you can make them in the morning or early afternoon so that by evening they are definitely ready to go.     Enjoy These Refreshing Mocktail Recipes! You will ‘wow’ your guests with this wonderful Cheese Christmas Tree. It’s easy to make and is festive as well. It is made with different flavored cheese cubes. For those limiting their fat intake, look for reduced-fat cheese, such as cheddars and light pepper Jack, which are as delicious as the regular cheddars. Plus, you can make omelets or fondue with any leftovers!  Ingredients •5 eight-ounce bars of different cheddars, plain and flavored (or substitute other semi-hard cheeses for variety) •1 bundle fresh thyme sprigs •Red grape or “teardrop” tomatoes (can substitute cherry tomatoes or olives) •1 large white button mushroom Preparation 1. Cut each bar of cheese into 1-inch cubes. 2. On large platter or cutting board, arrange cubes in rows to form tree shape, using a different flavor for each row. Separate the rows of cheese with thyme or rosemary sprigs (rosemary looks like an evergreen twig) and rows of grape tomatoes and/or pimento-stuffed green olives. 3. For the star on top, peel the skin from the mushroom and carve a star pattern into it with point of knife. 4. Enjoy the compliments! Source… Make this Cheese Christmas Tree for your holiday parties! Can you believe it’s almost Thanksgiving? As you are planning your menu, crafting and decorating to prepare for the big feast, we have Thanksgiving Food Art dishes for your consideration. These three Thanksgiving Food Art projects are easy and fun for young and old to prepare (and eat). Turkey Cheese Ball This Turkey Cheese Ball is so easy to make. Start with your favorite cheese ball recipe and add pretzels for feathers, jerky stick for the neck, candy corn and candy eyes. Surround your turkey with an assortment of crackers.  Via Pinterest Turkey Veggie Tray This Turkey Veggie Tray will be the hit of your Thanksgiving feast. It is healthy as well as adding a pop of color to the table. You will need the following veggies: cucumbers; celery; carrots; asparagus; green, red and yellow peppers; cherry tomatoes; a small yellow summer squash, and lettuce. Arrange according to the photo and serve with your favorite dip.  Via Pinterest Turkey Fruit Plate What a fun turkey fruit plate made with a pear, grapes, pineapple, blueberries, strawberries, kiwi and Clementines! Set a bowl of fruit dip (yogurt & whipped topping mixed together) nearby and you have a scrumptious appetizer or dinner side dish!  |
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