WildStar 0 Posted December 16, 2007 Have a very Merry Merry Christmas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildStar 0 Posted December 17, 2007 :santa2: :yinyang: Christmas Greetings from Around the World The Christmas season is a time for peace and love. Select a country from this alphabetical list and start spreading holiday cheer by learning to say Merry Christmas in a different language. Afrikaans: Gesëende Kersfees Afrikander: Een Plesierige Kerfees African/ Eritrean/ Tigrinja: Rehus-Beal-Ledeats Albanian: Gezur Krislinjden Arabic: Idah Saidan Wa Sanah Jadidah Argentine: Feliz Navidad Armenian: Shenoraavor Nor Dari yev Pari Gaghand Azeri: Tezze Iliniz Yahsi Olsun Bahasa Malaysia: Selamat Hari Natal Basque: Zorionak eta Urte Berri On! Bengali: Shuvo Naba Barsha Bohemian: Vesele Vanoce Brazilian: Boas Festas (Good Holidays!) Breton: Nedeleg laouen na bloavezh mat Bulgarian: Tchestita Koleda; Tchestito Rojdestvo Hristovo Catalan: Bon Nadal i un Bon Any Nou! Chile: Feliz Navidad Chinese: (Cantonese) Gun Tso Sun Tan'Gung Haw Sun Chinese: (Mandarin) Kung His Hsin Nien bing Chu Shen Tan Choctaw: Yukpa, Nitak Hollo Chito Columbia: Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo Cornish: Nadelik looan na looan blethen noweth Corsian: Pace e salute Crazanian: Rot Yikji Dol La Roo Cree: Mitho Makosi Kesikansi Croatian: Sretan Bozic Czech: Prejeme Vam Vesele Vanoce a stastny Novy Rok Danish: Glædelig Jul Duri: Christmas-e- Shoma Mobarak Dutch: Vrolijk Kerstfeest en een Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! or Zalig Kerstfeast English: Merry Christmas Eskimo: (inupik) Jutdlime pivdluarit ukiortame pivdluaritlo! Esperanto: Gajan Kristnaskon Estonian: Ruumsaid juulup|hi Faeroese: Gledhilig jol og eydnurikt nyggjar! Farsi: Cristmas-e-shoma mobarak bashad Finnish: Hyvaa joulua Flemish: Zalig Kerstfeest en Gelukkig nieuw jaar French: Joyeux Noel (Joyous Christmas!) Frisian: Noflike Krystdagen en in protte Lok en Seine yn it Nije Jier! Galician: Bo Nada Gaelic: Nollaig chridheil agus Bliadhna mhath ùr! German: Froehliche Weihnachten Greek: Kala Christouyenna! Hausa: Barka da Kirsimatikuma Barka da Sabuwar Shekara! Hawaiian: Mele Kalikimaka Hebrew: Mo'adim Lesimkha. Chena tova Hindi: Shub Naya Baras Hausa: Barka da Kirsimatikuma Barka da Sabuwar Shekara! Hawaian: Mele Kalikimaka ame Hauoli Makahiki Hou! Hungarian: Kellemes Karacsonyi unnepeket Icelandic: Gledileg Jol Indonesian: Selamat Hari Natal Iraqi: Idah Saidan Wa Sanah Jadidah Irish: Nollaig Shona Dhuit or Nodlaig mhaith chugnat Iroquois: Ojenyunyat Sungwiyadeson honungradon nagwutut. Ojenyunyat osrasay. Italian: Buone Feste Natalizie Japanese: Shinnen omedeto. Kurisumasu Omedeto Jiberish: Mithag Crithagsigathmithag s Korean: Sung Tan Chuk Ha Latin: Natale hilare et Annum Faustum! Latvian: Prieci'gus Ziemsve'tkus un Laimi'gu Jauno Gadu! Lausitzian: Wjesole hody a strowe nowe leto Lettish: Priecigus Ziemassvetkus Lithuanian: Linksmu Kaledu Low Saxon: Heughliche Winachten un 'n moi Nijaar Macedonian: Sreken Bozhik Maltese: IL-Milied It-tajjeb Manx: Nollick ghennal as blein vie noa Maori: Meri Kirihimete Marathi: Shub Naya Varsh Navajo: Merry Keshmish Norwegian: God Jul or Gledelig Jul Occitan: Pulit nadal e bona annado Papiamento: Bon Pasco Papua New Guinea: Bikpela hamamas blong dispela Krismas na Nupela yia i go long yu Pennsylvania German: En frehlicher Grischtdaag un en hallich Nei Yaahr! Peru: Feliz Navidad y un Venturoso Año Nuevo Philipines: Maligayan Pasko! Polish: Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia or Boze Narodzenie Portuguese: Feliz Natal Pushto: Christmas Aao Ne-way Kaal Mo Mobarak Sha Rapa-Nui (Easter Island): Mata-Ki-Te-Rangi. Te-Pito-O-Te- Henua Rhetian: Bellas festas da nadal e bun onn Romanche (sursilvan dialect): Legreivlas fiastas da Nadal e bien niev onn! Rumanian: Sarbatori vesele Russian: Pozdrevlyayu s prazdnikom Rozhdestva is Novim Godom Sami: Buorrit Juovllat Samoan: La Maunia Le Kilisimasi Ma Le Tausaga Fou Sardinian: Bonu nadale e prosperu annu nou Serbian: Hristos se rodi Slovakian: Sretan Bozic or Vesele vianoce Sami: Buorrit Juovllat Samoan: La Maunia Le Kilisimasi Ma Le Tausaga Fou Scots Gaelic: Nollaig chridheil huibh Serb-Croatian: Sretam Bozic. Vesela Nova Godina Serbian: Hristos se rodi. Singhalese: Subha nath thalak Vewa. Subha Aluth Awrudhak Vewa Slovak: Vesele Vianoce. A stastlivy Novy Rok Slovene: Vesele Bozicne. Screcno Novo Leto Spanish: Feliz Navidad Swedish: God Jul and (Och) Ett Gott Nytt År Tagalog: Maligayamg Pasko. Masaganang Bagong Taon Tami: Nathar Puthu Varuda Valthukkal Trukeese: (Micronesian) Neekiriisimas annim oo iyer seefe feyiyeech! Thai: Sawadee Pee Mai Turkish: Noeliniz Ve Yeni Yiliniz Kutlu Olsun Ukrainian: Srozhdestvom Kristovym Urdu: Naya Saal Mubarak Ho Vietnamese: Chung Mung Giang Sinh Welsh: Nadolig Llawen Yugoslavian: Cestitamo Bozic Yoruba: E ku odun, e ku iye'dun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildStar 0 Posted December 26, 2007 :VBGal2: Wishing you a Happy safe New Year in 2008!! :VBGal: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildStar 0 Posted January 18, 2008 Yeast Biscuits ---------------------------------------------- From Taste of Home Wonderful from-scratch yeast biscuits-golden and crusty outside and tender inside-were a staple Mom prepared regularly when I was growing up. They are perfect for sopping up gravy from bowls of beef stew and are also great for sandwiches. 3-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°) 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 cups all-purpose flour Procedure DIRECTIONS In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, butter, milk, eggs, salt and whole wheat flour; beat until smooth. Add enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Punch dough down; divide into thirds. Let rest for 5 minutes. On a floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen. Nutrition Facts One serving: (1 each) Calories: 110 Fat: 4 g Saturated Fat: 2 g Cholesterol: 24 mg Sodium: 159 mg Carbohydrate: 16 g Fiber: 1 g Protein: 3 g Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildStar 0 Posted February 2, 2008 GRANDMA'S CURES Keep this on the Fridge Did You Know That?... Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache Pain almost immediately -- without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional "pain relievers." Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns. (TAKES THE ITCH OUT OF ECZEMA, TOO...dot) Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose. (AND YOU'LL SNEEZE WITH PLEASURE!) Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles. Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria. Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly -- even though the product has never been advertised for this use. Honey remedy for skin blemishes... Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile and speeds healing. Works overnight. Listerine therapy for toenail fungus... Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again. Easy eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them. Coca-Cola cure for rust... Forget those expensive rust removers. Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust stain.The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done. Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer... If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground instantly. Smart splinter remover...just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue. Hunt's tomato paste boil cure...cover the boil with Hunt's tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head. Balm for broken blisters...To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine... A powerful antiseptic. Heinz vinegar to heal bruises... Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process. Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dish washing liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Goodbye fleas. Rainy day cure for dog odor... Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet,instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh. Eliminate ear mites... All it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing. Quaker Oats for fast pain relief....It's not for breakfast anymore! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildStar 0 Posted March 7, 2008 SPICE UP ARTHRITIS RELIEF Common kitchen herbs can ease your discomfort and loosen your limbs. For centuries spices were used as natural remedies for a long list of ailments. As prescription drugs became the norm, spices fell out of the mainstream. But research confirms the spice cabinet can often be as potent as a prescription bottle. "Spices are powerful sources of antioxidants, anti-inflammatories , and phytochemicals, which can relieve the pain, swelling, and discomfort of arthritis," says Laurie Steelsmith, a naturopathic physician in Honolulu and author of Natural Choices for Women's Health. Let's open the pantry and take a peek: 1. TURMERIC Culled from the curcumin plant, turmeric fights inflammation. "It helps to stop free radicals in their tracks," says Steelsmith. A study in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism found turmeric halted cartilage destruction, blocked inflammation, and reduced swelling. How to use: Eat dishes made with curry several times a week or supplement with 1,000mg turmeric capsules two or three times per day, depending on symptom severity. 2. GINGER Common in traditional Chinese medicines, ginger inhibits inflammation to ease arthritis pain. Ginger is especially well-suited for people whose arthritis worsens in cold weather since it warms painful joints by helping increase blood flow. How to use: Drink a cup of ginger tea daily (add one teaspoon freshly grated ginger to hot water, let steep for 10-20 minutes, strain and drink". Or take a ginger supplement (500 mg capsules 3 or 4 times daily). Also try ginger essential oil (dilute three drops with a half teaspoon almond oil and rub into affected joints). 3. ROSEMARY A staple in Mediterranean cuisine, this herb contains antioxidants and phytochemicals that reduce inflammation and act as a pain reliever. How to use: Add six drops of rosemary essential oil to bath water, or mix six drops with a half teaspoon almond oil and massage into sore joints. Don't use during pregnancy. 4. SAFFRON This fabled herb is handpicked from crocus blossoms and is a potent antioxidant, packing a powerful arthritis-relieving punch with its woody scent and yellow color. It's pretty pricey-one ounce costs about $45-because it's so labor intensive to grow and pick. How to use: Mix half a teaspoon saffron into a glass of boiling water and drink as a tea. Don't overdo it: More than 2 grams per day can cause nausea. Mix several drops of saffron essential oil with a half-teaspoon of almond oil and rub directly into joints. 5. CAYENNE Cayeene puts the zing in chili and other spicy dishes. It also blocks a substance that transmits pain signals. How to use: Nature's heating pad is best used topically since it can cause nausea when too much is taken internally. Find a prepared topical cayenne cream at most pharmacies and health food stores and rub in affected areas according to package directions. article by Jennifer Nelson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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WildStar 0 Posted March 29, 2008 Luck, Prosperity and Longevity Reading for wildstar Birth Data: wildstar Birth Date: May 2, 1960 Birth Hour: 6 Your Chinese Astrology Signs: Year Metal Rat Month Metal Snake Day Metal Tiger Hour Earth Rabbit Table of Contents Background Your Luck, Prosperity and Longevity Reading Section 1 --- Luck Section 2 -- Prosperity Section 3 -- Health Overall Conclusion Appendix: Chinese Astrology -- An Overview Appendix: The Chinese Calendar Background The Chinese believe the three great blessings of life are luck, prosperity and longevity. Chinese culture is rife with methods for maximizing all three of these blessings in a person's life. The process begins, however, with the framework provided by Chinese astrology. For thousands of years charts have been consulted prior to weddings, marriages, pregnancies and other important occasions. Dates were adjusted and relationships consummated or dissolved in order to insure the greatest chance of receiving the Three Blessings in fullest measure. These techniques were once available only to the influential. Now everyone has the ability to discover their fate in terms of The Three Blessings. And, with this reading, you now have it too. back to top Your Luck, Prosperity and Longevity Reading This reading is based on your Year, Month, Day and Hour of birth. From ancient times, the Chinese have believed that certain parameters of your luck and fate were set at your moment of birth. The Chinese are not strict determinists, however, and do believe people can use the information in their charts to improve their lives. It's useful, for example, to know whether you can expect to be lucky and which of the Three Blessings are involved. Then you can prepare in order to maximize the benefits of instances of good luck while minimizing the negative effects of those times when no or bad luck prevails. As you go through your reading it is important to think in terms of patterns and to look for recurring themes. Human beings and their lives are complex, so no one comment can tell everything. The following reading has been prepared using carefully selected indicators. Ten are used for each of the three blessings, Luck, Prosperity and Longevity or Health. Luck varies according to time and area of life. By one indicator you could thus be very lucky and another unlucky. This is not a contradiction but, rather, a reflection of the variability principle ruling Luck. It can come and go. It can vary according to age. It can be positive in one area and negative in another. Unlike Luck, the second blessing, Prosperity, is relatively fixed. That, however, does not refer to timing or the amount you might achieve but rather to your potential for achieving it. It might happen quickly or rather late in life. Or, your financial situation could fluctuate throughout life. Finally, within the parameters of your Fate, you have wide latitude to determine your final outcome. In this reading the third blessing, Longevity, is expanded to include Health in general. This is logical since Health is a significant contributor to Longevity. It also gives you additional insight into your Fate. As you can see it is divided into three parts, one for each of The Three Blessings. Luck, although one of the three, is the first among equals as it directly affects them all. It is thus the first blessing to be discussed. back to top Section 1 --- Luck Introduction Luck varies greatly from person to person and even at different times in the life of one person. Rarely is a person's Luck all good or all bad. Just as life itself is complicated, so is an analysis of your Luck. To address this complexity this section addresses ten indicators from your chart and will conclude with an overall evaluation of your Luck. You, nevertheless, will be best served by focusing on the details to follow rather than your Luck rating. Your ultimate success in life is more likely to be determined by your degree of self understanding, attitude, and the effort you put forth to achieve your goals. Luck only reflects opportunity afforded by Fate; your destiny is still in your hands, as it is you who chooses what to do with your Luck. Element Mix Balance is a strong value according to the Chinese. Its virtues, for example, are extolled in Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching. It is not surprising, then, that the balance revealed in the element matrix of your chart is a strong indicator of your Luck. Wood Fire Earth Metal Water 3 1 3 4 1 Your elements are distributed as follows: 43311. This is slightly unbalanced but relatively normal, showing one strong, two, approximately average and two, weak areas in terms of your capabilities and life stages. This is NEUTRAL, as you should have sufficient chi (energy/life force) to take advantage of opportunities and to deal with problems during the majority of your life, with only two periods of some weakness. Element Cycle Cyclicality is another key idea in Chinese thought. In Chinese astrology the elements are thought to occur in the following, favorable cycle: Wood - Fire - Earth - Metal - Water - Wood .... There is also an unfavorable cycle: Wood - Earth - Water - Fire - Metal - Wood .... The natural cycle begins with Wood, which represents spring and new growth. Wood is thus the natural element of the first stage in a person's life. The particular cycles of individuals, however, vary according to their signs. It is lucky if your cycle matches the natural one, unlucky if it corresponds to the unfavorable one, or neutral if otherwise The first stage of your life cycle is ruled by the element, Wood, which is the natural element ruling new life. This is LUCKY, as your element is in harmony with the natural order. This not only favors you in the first stage but also throughout life, as your ruling element will match the natural element in every, succeeding one. Year of Birth The element cycle also offers insight into whether your year of birth is favorable or not. This, by the way, is different from whether the year is favorable for you. The stars may be aligned against you in your birth year, making it a difficult one. You, nevertheless, benefit your whole life if the year element nourishes your fixed element. In the same manner a destructive element indicates challenges throughout your life. The other three are neutral. Your birth year element, Metal, has a constructive relationship with your fixed element, Water. This is LUCKY as it boosts your chi (energy/life force), thereby increasing your chance of success in life. Month of Birth Months tend to be favorable or not in generally the same way signs are compatible. If your month of birth is four months apart from the month of your year sign, that is lucky, if three or six months, unlucky. A difference of zero, one, or five months is neutral. Two months can be lucky or neutral depending on the months. You were born in the month of the Snake, the fourth month of the lunar calendar. There is a good chance you will be able to live a high lifestyle. It is not so certain you will enjoy satisfying relationships. On balance this indicator is NEUTRAL. Day of Birth There are 28 constellations in Chinese astrology. The one that rules the day you were born exerts a considerable influence on both your personality and your Luck. Some are favorable, others not, and some have a mixed or simply neutral effect. The constellation ruling your date of birth is Hsin, or Heart, which is associated with the Fox, East and misfortune and, therefore, UNLUCKY. Hour of Birth An hour in the ancient, Chinese system is actually two hours long in our, modern one. There are thus twelve hours in a Chinese day. Although there are slight variations among some signs, each hour tends to be lucky, unlucky or neutral for all twelve. You were born during the fourth hour, which is LUCKY, especially in the area of finances. Opportunity Someone once said things turn out best when they happen at the right moment. Well, the best moments for Opportunity in life are during the Maturation and Adulthood stages. This is a time education is complete, and you have the maximum resources at your disposal to achieve your goals. For you the moment of Opportunity is at Adulthood, which is LUCKY. This could, for example, manifest as a career break or successful investment, which results in a solid financial position. Maturation Maturation, the time a person crosses the bridge from Youth to Adulthood, is perhaps the most important time in anyone's life. A strong chi (energy or life force) rating at this time is thus most fortunate. Your chi rating at Maturation is about average. This indicator is NEUTRAL. In terms of your energy level you are likely to have about the same chance of success as the majority of your peers as you embark upon your career. Internal Sign Compatibility Chinese signs can be viewed as the 12 hours on a clock face. This is useful for determining a person�s chance of achieving inner peace and tranquility. Signs that are four hours apart are considered very harmonious while those three hours apart are incompatible. Same signs or those two hours apart are somewhat harmonious while signs six hours apart are very incompatible and represent probable inner conflict. Signs one, five and seven hours apart range anywhere from harmonious to incompatible. Your overall, internal compatibility is about average, which is NEUTRAL. This may or may not affect your self esteem, self confidence and decisiveness, depending on other factors, including your environment. Animal Sign Your sign is presented last, and it may be the least definitive indicator, as it is hard to understand how everyone born in a year has about the same amount of luck. Still, a year group taken as a whole, is distinguished from others in general. And, there is no doubt the Chinese believe certain signs, for example the Dragon, are lucky. Your Rat sign is NEUTRAL. You tend to be more adept than others when it comes to getting out of a difficult situation. It is more likely this rather than luck that keeps you in or ahead of the game. Conclusion You have four LUCKY, five NEUTRAL and one UNLUCKY indicator. Your fate is that you are very LUCKY. You will find that you are luckier than most people. You will have many opportunities, but you are still going to have to work to achieve your goals. You will be more lucky than not at certain times and in different areas, but at least fate is with you. back to top Section 2 -- Prosperity Introduction For the purposes of this reading prosperity refers to financial to financial success. It includes wealth deriving from earned (wages and business profits) and unearned income, such as stock dividends and real estate profits. Something to consider is prosperity means different things to different people. Indicators such as expectations, comfort level, and desires go into a complex formula for determining just how much wealth you believe you need to be prosperous. As long as your expectations are reasonably in line with reality, the following observations could give you a good idea of your prospects. General Indicators There are several, general indicators that purport to show the amount of prosperity you have the potential to enjoy. You might consider them together as the first among equals. They do not, however, stand alone. It is important to consider many indicators to get a relatively complete picture of your Fate. Your indicators have an above average rating and are, therefore, LUCKY. You have an excellent chance to achieve financial independence and to make a lot of money in your life. Prosperity and your Sign Earthly Branch (Animal) Of all the signs the Rat is in general the best entrepreneur. You are likely to be interested in making money. You could also be endowed with the Rat's vision and foresight, particularly in the area of identifying and acting upon ways to create Wealth. The indicator is LUCKY. Heavenly Stem (Element) You were born in a Metal year. Metal is the element that best indicates money and the accumulation of wealth. This indicator is LUCKY. Month of Birth You were born in the month of the Snake, the fourth month of the lunar calendar. This is a LUCKY indicator in considering your potential to accumulate wealth. You are more likely to be thoughtful and prepared as you work to acquire financial success. Day of Birth Your birth date is ruled by Hsin or Heart, an unfavorable omen associated with debts, possible bankruptcy and legal problems, and, therefore, UNLUCKY. Hour of Birth You were born during the fourth hour, which is associated with wealth and a comfortable life and, therefore, LUCKY. Means There are forces, which in conjunction with the five elements, determine significant aspects of your Fate. One of these is how you might best make money and establish your financial security. According to your chart the best way for you to make money is in land or other property. This may or may not be way to financial success, so this indicator is NEUTRAL. Opportunity There is a chance you will derive considerable wealth from shrewd investments. If acted upon this signifies acquiring riches and should be considered a LUCKY indicator. Critical Periods There are two stages in life where career plays a primary role in your life. The first, Maturation, begins after you leave school and begin full time employment. The second, Adulthood, starts after you've established yourself and are clearly on your way to fulfilling your potential. These are your times of peak earnings, so it is important to have strong chi (energy/life force) then to take full advantage of your situation. Maturation Your chi level at Maturation is slightly above average. This indicator is LUCKY. Adulthood Your chi level at Adulthood is significantly above average. This indicator is LUCKY. Conclusion You have eight LUCKY, one NEUTRAL and one UNLUCKY indicator. Fate has decreed you are LUCKY and have an extremely good chance of becoming prosperous. You have the potential to accumulate significant wealth and may not even have to work that hard for all of it. There is little reason you should not be very comfortable in retirement. back to top Section 3 -- Health Introduction Longevity is the product of a number of factors, one of the most important being good Health. The indicators in this section address Health in general and Longevity in particular. Where applicable you will find comments on various parts of the body. General Indicators There are several, indicators that provide an idea of how good your Health will be in general. As was the case with Prosperity, you could consider them together as the first among equals. They do not, however, stand alone, nor do they give any particular insight concerning longevity. Your chi (energy/life force) rating for Health is above average and, therefore, LUCKY. You should generally enjoy good health in your life as long as you take reasonably good care of yourself. Health and your Signs Each of the 12 animal signs has its own peculiarities when it comes to Health. A few have a slight advantage, while others have extra challenges. Most, however, are neutral, in that good Health is more a function of other factors. Earthly Branch (Animal) There are two, Rat characteristics that endanger Health. The first is spending too much time in your head. This can make it difficult for you to relax and adds to stress. The second is a tendency to push yourself to the limit, eventually resulting in exhaustion. This indicator is therefore UNLUCKY. Heavenly Stem (Element) You were born in a Metal year. A lot of Metal in a chart, which you have, indicates longevity and is, therefore, LUCKY. Since you have so much Metal, however, you could be susceptible to illnesses of the lungs, nose and, or, large intestine, as well as bouts of melancholy. Things you can do to improve your health include learning how to control your anger and be less rigid. Month of Birth You were born in the month of the Snake, the fourth month of the lunar calendar. This indicator is NEUTRAL at best. Finding love could be a challenge that would significantly affect your health and happiness. You are likely to be successful in other areas, so this indicator is, therefore, NEUTRAL. Day of Birth Your birth date is ruled by Hsin or Heart, a generally inauspicious constellation. It does not, however, particularly affect health or longevity and is thus NEUTRAL. Hour of Birth The ancient Chinese hour used for astrology purposes is actually two hours long. Each of the 12 hours has a different impact on the quality of health and longevity. Your time of birth occurs between five and seven AM, the fourth hour, which is NEUTRAL. Although you could have a generally fortunate life, various relationship problems could drain your energy. Luck This indicator is based on your overall rating for Luck from Section I of this report. The amount with which you are blessed significantly affects the degree of difficulty you could experience as you strive to achieve your goals in life. The less chi (energy/life force) you have to expend, the greater your chances of enjoying a long life. From the first section you know you have four favorable indicators, with an overall rating of LUCKY. These blessings extend to many areas of your life and will help you achieve and maintain good Health and longevity. Happpiness Modern research has shown that happiness, especially family happiness, plays a key role in maintaining good Health and achieving Longevity. Your chart shows this to be a slightly, above average area for you. This indicator is thus LUCKY. Longevity Your chi, that is, energy level or life force, varies among the stages of your life. Strong chi in Retirement is a good indicator of Longevity. In your later years your chi will be weak, making this an UNLUCKY indicator. Element Mix A balanced matrix of elements is an indicator of robust Health. This means your chi (energy/life force) is relatively constant and sufficient to generally ward off illness and maintain good health throughout your life. An extreme shortage or excess or an element, conversely, is unfavorable. This denotes a situation where an element is not present at all in your chart, or one appearing five or more times. When an element is totally lacking, your chi during the period of your life ruled by that element will be very low. This makes you vulnerable to accidents and illness. When you have an excess of an element, you are vulnerable to illnesses affecting the organs associated with that element. Your matrix is: Wood Fire Earth Metal Water 3 1 3 4 1 You have a relatively small amount of two elements. This makes you vulnerable to illness almost half of your life and is therefore NEUTRAL. Conclusion You have four LUCKY, four NEUTRAL and two UNLUCKY indicators. You have the good fortune of having a better than average chance of enjoying good health and a long life. Since there are two, unfavorable indicators, you can expect some problems. Generally, however, your health should contribute to your achieving your goals and enjoying life, giving you an overall rating in this area of LUCKY. back to top Overall Conclusion Fate has especially favored you in that you will receive a significant amount of all three of The Three Blessings. There are likely to be many times when you will think life is easy. Do not be surprised if many of your family and friends continually call you lucky. Regardless of how many difficulties you might have in life, when you step back and look at all the blessings you have had, you will take satisfaction from knowing that there have been plenty. back to top Appendix: Chinese Astrology -- An Overview Chinese astrology is an ancient tradition dating back thousands of years. It predates the Western zodiac and is still consulted by millions of people worldwide on a daily basis. Twelve signs and five elements make up the Chinese zodiac. As legend has it, on the day Buddha decided to create the signs, he called for race of 12 animals. The first animal to finish would be considered the first sign of the zodiac, and so on. The Rat, knowing he could not win on his own (as the race covered both land and water), jumped onto the back of the Ox; at the last minute, he jumped off and became the first of the 12 signs. It's of no surprise that the hedonistic Pig came in last! Chinese astrology has 12 primary signs: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. There are variations in the names. Some, for example, use Buffalo for Ox or Boar for Pig. Each animal has a year named after it and the astrological cycle of the Orient takes 12 years to complete. The five elements are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water -- always being listed in that order. It is said to be a productive cycle, that is Wood produces Fire, Fire produces Earth, Earth produces Metal, Metal produces Water, and Water produces Wood, thus continuing the cycle. The balance of these elements and their positioning in a Chinese chart enable the astrologer to tell many things about a person's personality and life. Chinese astrologers base their calculations on the Moon and its cycles, that is, on the lunar year. Western astrologers base their readings on the solar year. Thus, Western signs are called Sun signs. In Western astrology the month sign (for example, Leo) is the primary influence, while in Chinese astrology it is the year sign that holds the most influence. But Chinese astrology too has month signs. Chinese months are not named (just numbered) and use the same names as year signs. So, it can be a Wood Sheep year and a Wood Sheep month at the same time. Western signs are usually designated by one name (for example, Aquarius) and change from month to month. Chinese signs are designated by two Chinese characters, and they change from year to year. The first character designates the year's element and the second, its animal sign (for example, Earth Tiger). The Chinese have used decimal-based calendars as well as the 12-year based calendar. Chinese astrologers use both of these calendars simultaneously, thus resulting in the compound signs. Chinese astrology has four signs: one each for the year, the month, the day and the hour of birth. In texts, these are often referred to as the four pillars. This may sound different to Western minds, but even here there is a similarity with Western astrology. That system, for example, uses hour signs as well, calling them ascendants, or rising signs. Chinese astrology is complicated. The 12 animal signs combined with the five elements total 60 signs, and each person has four of these. Each of us truly is an individual, as no two people on the planet born in the same year have the same Chinese star chart. Chinese astrologers do not believe a person's fate is sealed in stone at the moment of birth. What they do believe is that a person's time and place of birth set parameters, boundaries. What happens within these boundaries is influenced not only by free will, but also by external factors such as financial status of the family, the culture and the local economy. There is, of course, a whole body of Chinese philosophy and culture underlying the precepts and findings of Chinese astrology. The subject of Chinese studies, as fascinating as it is, goes well beyond the scope of this basic introduction. One point worth mentioning, though, is that balance plays a central role in Chinese thought. True strength comes from balance. A strong chart will be balanced in terms of both signs and elements. Ideally, a person will have an equal mix of strong and gentle signs, as well as of elements. And, if a person has a variety of signs in their chart (as opposed to, say, two Monkey signs and two Pig signs), so much the better. That means the person has a wider range of capabilities. Much of the above discussion has been about personality and abilities. Originally, however, the primary purpose of Chinese astrology was fortune telling. The focus of Chinese astrology is usually on what will happen to people in various stages of their lives (or within a specific duration of time) or on what people should do on a particular day or in a certain month or year. back to top Appendix: The Chinese Calendar The Chinese calendar differs significantly from the Western calendar. The primary difference is that the months of the Chinese calendar are directly tied to the phases of the moon. These phases, however, do not fit in with the length of the year as measured by the Earth's revolution around the sun. The Western calendar is fixed in the sense that each New Year begins on solar/Western calendar date January first. Because the Chinese New Year must correlate with a moon phase, it falls as early as January 22nd and as late as February 19th on the Western calendar. This has significant implications for Chinese Astrology. First, however, it's important to understand the primary difference between Chinese and Western astrology. Chinese astrology focuses on the year sign, and Western astrology focuses on the month sign (Aquarius, Pisces, etc.). Chinese astrology does, however, have month signs. This can be confusing because the month signs have the same name as the year signs. Furthermore, when we say a Chinese sign corresponds to a Western sign, e.g., Ox to Capricorn, we do not mean the person was born in a Capricorn month. Rather, we mean the person's Chinese year-sign traits roughly correspond to the traits of that Western sign. Adding to the confusion is the fact we can't know a person's Western sign simply by knowing the person's Chinese month sign. For example, a person born on the first day of the seventh month (July 1 in Western terminology) of the Chinese calendar year 1979 was actually born on August 23rd of the Western calendar. Since July 1st is Cancer and August 23 is Leo, it's easy to see the confusion. As with the months, neither do Chinese and Western years match exactly. Thus, even though we might know a person's Chinese sign, we still cannot be sure of their year of birth. Conversely, if we know a person's year of birth, we cannot be sure of their Chinese sign. Let's say someone was born in 1978 (Chinese year of the Horse) on the Western calendar. They would only be the Horse sign if born after February 6th; since, Chinese New Year was February 7th by the Western calendar. The Chinese Horse year 1978 actually has the Western calendar dates included in the period February 7, 1978 through January 27, 1979. This is especially important when evaluating compatibility. Signs most compatible with the Horse (Tiger and Dog) are not nearly so compatible with the Snake, which is the sign of people born in 1978 but earlier than February 7th on the Western calendar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildStar 0 Posted April 14, 2008 10 Tips for Making Your Diet Diabetes-Fit By Amy Tenderich of www.DiabetesMine.com - Adapted from a guest post prepared for www.diet-blog.com - You probably know by now that there's no such thing as an official "diabetes diet." In fact, there is no such thing as a food that a person with diabetes can never eat. Even chocolate and other sweets are possible, in moderation. But if you have diabetes, you will need to be both prudent and food-savvy every time you open your mouth to consume something. From our "do-it-yourself" guide to a healthy life with diabetes, Know Your Numbers, Outlive Your Diabetes (Avalon/Marlow Publishing, January 2007), allow me to share 10 tips on eating with diabetes: Know exactly what your goals are - are you focusing on lowering your A1c (average blood sugar), lipid levels, blood pressure, or weight? (please don't try everything at once!) Each of these requires a different eating focus: carbohydrates for your A1c; fats for lipid levels; salt, fruits and vegetables for blood pressure; and attention to calories and total carbohydrate intake for controlling your weight. Learn about the foods you already eat - most people eat only about 30 different foods or less on a regular basis. What is their calorie content? Their carb content? Type and quantity of fat? Which are protein-heavy versus carb-heavy choices? Eat more of the good stuff you like - almost everyone eats a fair amount of healthy foods already. Instead of making drastic changes, think about modifying your diet to include more of the good parts, while limiting the less helpful parts. Practice reading food labels - practice makes perfect. The biggest mistake people make is misunderstanding the "serving size." It's not uncommon to find a 4-¼ ounce bag of potato chips that shows a serving size of FIVE. Most people don't plan on sharing that bag with four friends. If you eat the whole bag, you're likely to consume about 750 calories, including 75% of your daily recommended fat intake! Hunt down the corn syrup - at the very bottom of food labels, you'll find the ingredients listed in order by weight. If corn syrup is at or near the top of the list (or on the list�), axe that food from your diet. Who needs it? Know your fats - lots of press lately on this. Avoid trans fats like the plaque, and go for the "good fats" including poly- and mono- unsaturated varieties. (Also maybe check out the newest fat replacement product on the market, called Z-Trim) Curb the carbs - just because you have diabetes doesn't mean you're forced to eat an extreme low-carb diet, a'la Atkins. But be aware: the more carbs you consume, the more you will struggle to control your blood glucose. Ideally, set a cap amount of carbs you plan to eat at each meal, and stick with it. The more consistent you are, the better your blood sugar control. "Sugar-free" is not carb-free! Never let marketing labels fool you into believing that some carbs "don't count." Cram the fiber - no matter how you slice it, lots of fiber is good for you. Experts recommend at least 20 to 35 grams per day, or even up to 50 grams per day if you have Type 2 diabetes and need to lose weight. Very large amounts of fiber (approx. 50 g per day) have been shown to improve blood glucose levels, lipids, and even insulin levels in the body. Take baby steps - don't try to go from "eating bad" to "eating good" overnight. Instead, make gradual changes, phasing in more of the healthy foods you like and perhaps more fiber and protein into your diet. Keep an eye on portion size (most Americans' enemy!) Try gradually reducing the amount of food you generally put on your plate. Note: There's a lot of controversy over the American Diabetes Association's food pyramid for people with diabetes, because they recommend more breads, grains, and starches (carb-heavy foods) than anything else. My co-author and I have to side with the patients-in- the-know: keep your carb intake low for better control of blood sugar. Bon Appetit! Amy Tenderich hosts the popular web log www.diabetesmine.com and is co-author of the new book, "Know Your Numbers, Outlive Your Diabetes," the first-ever hands-on guide to achieving a long and healthy life with diabetes. Find out how to get your free copy today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildStar 0 Posted April 19, 2008 7 REASONS TO DRINK GREEN TEA The steady stream of good news about green tea is getting so hard to ignore that even java junkies are beginning to sip mugs of the deceptively delicate brew. You'd think the daily dose of disease-fighting, inflammation- squelching antioxidants- -long linked with heart protection-- would be enough incentive, but wait, there's more! Lots more. CUT YOUR CANCER RISK Several polyphenols - the potent antioxidants green tea's famous for - seem to help keep cancer cells from gaining a foothold in the body, by discouraging their growth and then squelching the creation of new blood vessels that tumors need to thrive. Study after study has found that people who regularly drink green tea reduce their risk of breast, stomach, esophagus, colon, and/or prostate cancer. SOOTHE YOUR SKIN Got a cut, scrape, or bite, and a little leftover green tea? Soak a cotton pad in it. The tea is a natural antiseptic that relieves itching and swelling. Try it on inflamed breakouts and blemishes, sunburns, even puffy eyelids. And that's not all. In the lab, green tea helps block sun-triggered skin cancer, whether you drink it or apply it directly to the skin - which is why you're seeing green tea in more and more sunscreens and moisturizers. STEADY YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Having healthy blood pressure - meaning below 120/80 - is one thing. Keeping it that way is quite another. But people who sip just half a cup a day are almost 50 percent less likely to wind up with hypertension than non-drinkers. Credit goes to the polyphenols again (especially one known as ECGC). They help keep blood vessels from contracting and raising blood pressure. PROTECT YOUR MEMORY, OR YOUR MOM'S Green tea may also keep the brain from turning fuzzy. Getting-up- there adults who drink at least two cups a day are half as likely to develop cognitive problems as those who drink less. Why? It appears that the tea's big dose of antioxidants fights the free-radical damage to brain nerves seen in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. STAY YOUNG The younger and healthier your arteries are, the younger and healthier you are. So fight plaque build-up in your blood vessels, which ups the risk of heart disease and stroke, adds years to your biological age (or RealAge), and saps your energy too. How much green tea does this vital job take? About 10 ounces a day, which also deters your body from absorbing artery-clogging fat and cholesterol. Oh yeah, one more thing. Turns out that green tea speeds up your body's calorie-burning process. In the every-little- bit-counts department, this is good news! Good friends are hard to find, harder to leave, and impossible to forget. Good friends are hard to find, harder to leave, and impossible to forget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildStar 0 Posted May 21, 2008 Hi well i am thinking a head to the moment that I have to do cooking for a POT LUCK. OK for those that are not from the USA or for another part of the world that don't have it by this name, its a dinner or Lunch get together to try different kinds of foods (most of the time you don't know what is going to be there on the table. That my dears is the fun part other then meeting and getting to know you're Friends an neighbors !:smilie_tux: Crunchy Bacon Coleslaw ---------------------------------------- Ingredients Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 1 hr 15 min Makes: 6 servings, 1/2 cup each. 1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. cider vinegar 4 cups shredded green cabbage 1 cup shredded red cabbage 1/2 cup PLANTERS Salted Peanuts, chopped 4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crisply cooked, drained and crumbled Procedure MIX dressing, sugar and vinegar in large bowl. ADD remaining ingredients; toss to coat. REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour before serving. Kraft Kitchens Tips Serving Suggestion This side dish makes a good accompaniment to a serving of grilled fish or chicken and piece of cornbread. Shortcut Prepare as directed, substituting 1 pkg. (8 oz.) coleslaw blend for the shredded green and red cabbages and/or substituting 1/4 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits for the cooked and crumbled OSCAR MAYER Bacon. Serving Information Serves: 12 Fat: 11.0 g Calories: 150 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted May 24, 2008 Putting bacon in coleslaw is a brilliant idea! Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted May 24, 2008 Putting bacon in coleslaw is a brilliant idea! Thank you. Putting bacon in just about ANYTHING.........is a brilliant idea...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethlehem 7 Posted May 24, 2008 I am going to try this this weekend sounds great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildStar 0 Posted May 27, 2008 I found a goodiie thatis goiing to be pasted on my other area in it coten candy factrey Impossible Chocolate Cheesecake -------------------------------------------- SOURCE: Southern Living Cooking School Cookbook, Fall, 1982 16 oz cream cheese packages, cubed and softened 3/4 c sugar 2/3 c bisquick baking mix 2 eggs 2 oz semisweet chocolate 2 tb kahula (or other coffee flavored liqueur) 1 ts vanilla extract 1/2 ts almond extract CHOCOLATE TOPPING 8 oz sour cream 1 oz semisweet chocolate square 2 tb sugar 1 tb kahula (or other coffee flavored liqueur) 1 ts vanilla extract Procedure Mix all ingredients except chocolate topping in a mixer; beat at HIGH speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl often. Pour into a greased 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 350^ for 25 minutes or until puffed with a dry center. Cool 5 minutes; carefully spread chocolate topping on top of cheesecake. Chill 3 hours before serving. CHOCOLATE TOPPING: Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts. Remove from heat, and stir in Kahula and vanilla; cool. YIELD: One 9-inch pie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildStar 0 Posted May 30, 2008 Italian Turkey Burgers Recipe Seasoned with oregano and Parmesan cheese, these plump burgers are a delicious change-of-pace entree. I like to serve them on crusty Italian bread with warmed spaghetti sauce, but you can also use hamburger buns. -Mary Tallman, Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin SERVINGS: 4 CATEGORY: Lower Fat METHOD: Grill (gas or charcoal) TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. Ingredients: 1/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 pound ground turkey 8 slices Italian bread, toasted 1/2 cup meatless spaghetti sauce, warmed Directions: In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick oval-shape patties. Coat grill rack with cooking spray before starting the grill. Grill patties, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reaches 165°. Place a patty on each of four slices of bread. Drizzle with spaghetti sauce; top with remaining bread. Yield: 4 servings. Nutrition Facts One serving: (prepared with lean ground turkey) Calories: 306 Fat: 12 g Saturated Fat: 3 g Cholesterol: 92 mg Sodium: 680 mg Carbohydrate: 24 g Fiber: 2 g Protein: 25 g Diabetic Exchange: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildStar 0 Posted June 8, 2008 I thought some one might like these [color="#FFFF00"6 Easy Smoothie Recipes From waking-up to on-the-run, six healthy smoothie recipes from the EatingWell Test Kitchen. January 17, 2008 in enhanced Six Easy Smoothie Recipes From waking-up to on-the-run, six healthy smoothie recipes from the EatingWell Test Kitchen Wake-Up Smoothie With a stash of berries in your freezer, you can jump-start your day with this nutritious, tasty smoothie in just minutes. It provides vitamin C, fiber, potassium and soy protein. 1 1/4 cups orange juice, preferably calcium-fortified 1 banana 1 1/4 cups frozen berries, such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and/or strawberries 1/2 cup low-fat silken tofu or low-fat plain yogurt 1 tablespoon sugar or Splenda Granular (optional) Combine orange juice, banana, berries, tofu (or yogurt) and sugar (or Splenda), if using, in a blender; cover and blend until creamy. Serve immediately. Makes 3 servings, 1 cup each Per serving: 157 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 33 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 4 g fiber; 19 mg sodium. Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (110% daily value), Fiber (16% dv). Papaya Smoothie Beat the winter blues with a taste of the tropics; this papaya smoothie has an added buttermilk tang. 1 papaya, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped (1 1/4 cups) 3/4 cup bottled fruit nectar, such as papaya, mango or peach 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, preferably superfine 2 tablespoons lime juice 5 ice cubes Combine papaya, nectar, buttermilk, sugar, lime juice and ice cubes in a blender and blend until very smooth and frothy. Pour into 2 tall glasses and serve. Makes about 2 1/2 cups, for 2 servings. Per serving: 176 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 2 mg cholesterol; 42 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 2 g fiber; 74 mg sodium; 365 mg potassium.Apricot Smoothie Canned apricot halves blend with yogurt in a tangy and refreshing smoothie. 1 cup canned apricot halves in light syrup 6 ice cubes 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt 3 tablespoons sugar Blend apricot halves, ice cubes, yogurt and sugar in a blender until frothy. Makes 3 cups, for 2 servings. Per serving: 202 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 3 mg cholesterol; 49 g carbohydrate; 6 g protein; 2 g fiber; 74 mg sodium; 175 mg potassium. Strawberry-Almond Smoothie Almond milk, tofu and strawberries combine in this simple and satisfying smoothie. 10 frozen whole strawberries 1 cup almond milk or low-fat milk 1/2 cup silken tofu (4 ounces) 2 tablespoons sugar Combine strawberries, almond milk (or low-fat milk), tofu and sugar in a blender. Blend until frothy and smooth, about 1 minute. Pour into tall glasses and serve. Makes about 2 cups, for 2 servings. Per serving: 172 calories; 4 g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 30 g carbohydrate; 5 g protein; 2 g fiber; 106 mg sodium; 75 mg potassium. Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (72% daily value). Ingredient note: Almond milk is a delicious, low-fat alternative to skim or low-fat milk, especially for the lactose-intolerant. Banana-Berry Smoothie This bright and easy breakfast packs two servings of fruit plus soy protein and fiber. 1 1/4 cups calcium-fortified orange juice 1 ripe medium banana, peeled and sliced 1 cup frozen blueberries, blackberries or raspberries 1/2 cup silken tofu 2 ice cubes, crushed 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) Combine orange juice, banana, berries, tofu and crushed ice in a blender; cover and blend until smooth and frothy. Sweeten with sugar, if desired. Serve immediately. Makes about 3 cups, for 3 servings. Per serving: 135 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 27 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 3 g fiber; 18 mg sodium; 338 mg potassium. Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (80% daily value), Calcium (15% dv). Test kitchen tip: An easy way to crush ice is to place cubes in a heavy-duty plastic bag and break them with a rolling pin. Mango-Passion Fruit Smoothie Tangy passion fruit pairs well with mango in this tropical-flavored smoothie. 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced (1 cup) 2/3 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt 1/3-1/2 cup frozen passion fruit juice concentrate 1/4 cup water 2 ice cubes, crushed Combine mango, yogurt, 1/3 cup juice concentrate, water and crushed ice in a blender; cover and blend until smooth and frothy. Add more concentrate, if desired. Serve immediately. Makes 2 servings, 1 cup each. Per serving: 257 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 1 mg cholesterol; 52 g carbohydrate; 8 g protein; 2 g fiber; 101 mg sodium; 774 mg potassium. Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (78% daily value), Vitamin A (63% dv), Potassium (22% dv), Calcium (16% dv). ][/color] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildStar 0 Posted June 13, 2008 :flowers:NO-BAKE STRAWBERRY DESSERT 1 loaf (10-1/2 ounces) angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free strawberry gelatin 2 cups boiling water 1 package (20 ounces) frozen unsweetened whole strawberries, thawed 2 cups cold 1% milk 1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat Cool Whip® whipped topping, thawed Arrange cake cubes in a single layer in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. dish. In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in strawberries. Pour over cake and gently press cake down. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Spoon over gelatin layer. Spread with whipped topping. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 20 servings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildStar 0 Posted June 14, 2008 Eggplant Cooking Hints (1) Do not cook in an aluminum pan. Aluminum makes eggplants discolor. (2) The skin is edible in younger eggplants. Remove the peel in older eggplants. ( 3) Cut each fruit before using, just like bananas. The flesh of the fruit will brown. ( 4) Eggplant absorbs oil very easily; coat your eggplant with breadcrumbs, cornmeal or flour first before frying. (5) To help reduce the bitter flavor in older eggplants, slice the eggplant into ½ inch pieces and salt heavily. Weigh down each slice in a colander and allow for the liquid to drain out of the eggplant for 30 minutes. Rinse each slice with cold water and pat dry. This method is called "dégorgeing". It is best to use this method before frying. (6) In order to bake your eggplant, slice your eggplant in half. Score across the interior of each half. Add tiny slices of garlic to go into each score. Salt each half, and bake in a 400-degree oven for 30 minutes. The eggplant is done when it is nicely browned and tender when pierced. (7) When wanting to roast your eggplant, cut your eggplant into 1/2 inch slices. Toss in olive oil, salt, pepper and any of the other suggested spices below. Arrange the eggplant in a single layer in a baking dish (not aluminum). Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. The eggplant is done when it is nicely browned and tender when pierced. Spices: Basil, chervil, cumin, garlic, mace, marjoram, nutmeg, oregano, parsley, sage, savory, sesame seed, tarragon, thyme Equivalents / Substitutions: 1 pound = 3 1/2 cup diced raw = 1 3/4 cup diced cooked = 4 servings Nutritional Values: Eggplants contain Vitamin C and Potassium. Other than these two nutrients, eggplants do not have a significant nutrient value. Eggplants also have anti-bacterial, diuretic effects, as well as flavonoids (cancer fighting anti-oxidants) . 1 cup cooked contains 25 calories. Suggested Wines: Depending on how you fix your eggplant, try drinking a Chardonnay, a Grenache Rosé or a Zinfandel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildStar 0 Posted June 17, 2008 Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken :) --------------------------------- Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup salsa 1 package reduced sodium taco seasoning 1 can reduced fat cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream Procedure Add chicken to slow cooker. Sprinkle taco seasoning over chicken. Pour salsa and soup over chicken. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Serve with rice. Number of Servings: 6 Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHELLESHOCKED. Serving Information Serves: 6 Fat: 3.3 g Calories: 157 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildStar 0 Posted June 19, 2008 Homemade Apricot Ice Cream Homemade apricot ice cream is a summertime treat. Serve with fresh berries for an added treat. Servings: 10 1 can (12 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Fat Free Milk 1 envelope (7 grams) unflavored gelatin 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups Tropical NESTLÉ JUICY JUICE HARVEST SURPRISE 100% Fruit & Veggie Juice 1 container (8 ounces) vanilla fat free yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups (6-ounce package) finely chopped dried apricots COMBINE evaporated milk and gelatin in medium saucepan; let stand for 3 to 5 minutes or until gelatin is softened. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. Add sugar; cook until sugar is dissolved. WHISK together Juicy Juice, yogurt and vanilla extract in medium mixer bowl; stir in apricots and gelatin mixture. Pour into ice cream maker and prepare according to manufacturer's directions. (If not using an ice cream maker, pour mixture into a freezer-proof dish. Freeze for about 45 minutes or until partially set. Remove from freezer and stir to break up clumps. Freeze until firm.) NOTE: If you use a traditional-style ice cream maker, you will need up to 6 cups of crushed ice and 4 cups of coarse salt. VARIATION: Try substituting Orange Mango NESTLÉ JUICY JUICE HARVEST SURPRISE 100% Fruit & Veggie Juice and finely chopped dried mangoes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildStar 0 Posted July 4, 2008 Sheepherder' s Breakfast 1 pound sliced bacon, diced 1 medium onion, chopped 32 ounces frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed 10 eggs Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, optional Chopped fresh parsley In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion until bacon is crisp. Drain all but 1/2 cup of the drippings. Add hash browns to skillet; mix well. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, turning when browned. Make 10 "wells" evenly spaced in hash browns. Place one egg in each well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese if desired. Cover and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes or until eggs are set. Garnish with parsley; serve immediately. Yield: 10 servings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildStar 0 Posted July 7, 2008 It is geting realy bad herein Califronia, the smok is really bad in some areas the peaple with breathing troubles are suffering. Me being one of them...Our Govener say to stay in doors more info is on my Blog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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