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when things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in the day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the two cups of coffee., a professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. when the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. he then asked the students if the jar was full. they agreed that it was., professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. he shook the jar lightly. the pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. he then asked the students again if the jar was full. they agreed it was., professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. of course, the sand filled up everything else. he asked once more if the jar was full. the students respnded witha unanimous yes, professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. the students laughed., now , said the professor as the laughter subsided, i want you to recognise that this jar represents your life. the golf balls are the important things - god, your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favourite passions - and if everything else was lost and only these remained, your life would still be full., pebbles are the other things that matter like your job , your house and your car., sand is everything else - the small stuff. if you put the sand into the jar first , there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. the same goes for life. if you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you., pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. play with your children. spend time with your parents. visit with grandparents. take time to get medical checkups. take your spouse out to dinner. play another 18. there will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. take care of the golf balls first - the things that really matter. set your priorities. the rest is just sand., students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. the professor smiled. i m glad you asked., it just goes to show that no matter how full your life may seem, there s always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.

morning thoughts, what do you think about the very first thing in the morning, your thoughts during the first half-hour of the morning will greatly influence the entire day. you may not realize this , but it is nevertheless a fact., if you set out with worry and depression, and bitterness of soul toward fate or man, you are giving the key note to a day of discord and misfortunes., if you think peace , hope, and happiness, you are sounding a note of harmony and success., result may not be felt at once , but it will not fail to make itself evident eventually., control your morning thoughts. you can do it ., first moment on waking , no matter what your mood, say to yourself, i will get all the comfort and pleasure possible out of this day, and i will do something to add to the measure of the world s happiness or well-being. i will control myself when tempted to be irritable or unhappy, i will look for the bright side of every event., once you say these things over to yourself in a calm, earnest way, you will begin to feel more cheerful. the worries and troubles of the coming day will seem less colossal., then say , i shall be given help to meet anything that comes today. everything will be for the best. i shall succeed in whatever i undertake. i cannot fail., do not let it discourage you if the moment you leave your room you encounter a trouble or a disaster. this usually happens. when we make any boasts, spiritually or physically, we are put to the test. the occult forces about us are not unlike human beings. when a schoolboy boasts of his strength, and says he can lick any boy in school, he generally gets a chance to prove it., when we declare we are brave enough to overcome any fate, we find our strength put to the test at once., but that is all right. prove your words to be true. regard the troubles and cares you encounter as the punching bags of fate, given you to develop your spiritual muscle., go at them with courage and keep to your morning resolve., by and the troubles will lessen, and you will find yourself master of circumstances.

south coast portuguese fish chowder, recipe from: 50 chowders, this chowder has a relationship to new bedford and the area new englanders call south coast, which includes that part of southeastern massachusetts west of cape cod and a small piece of eastern rhode island. the area is ethnically diverse, with a large portuguese population, but everyone, even those who aren tsp portuguese, loves good food. i served this chowder recently to a group at sakonnet vineyards in little compton, rhode island. as soon as word got out that there was chourico (a dry, spicy, garlicky portuguese sausage) in the chowder, the crowd demolished it. almost everyone in this region loves chourico, which the locals pronounce shore-eese. all over new england where the portuguese have settled, chourico is included in clambakes, clam boils, and other traditional yankee fare., its translucent reddish broth and colorful pieces of bell pepper, tomato, chourico, potato, fish, and cilantro, this portuguese-style chowder is very enticing. it has a splendid aroma and a savory spicy flavor, making it an interesting and exciting alternative to milder creamy chowders., i like to serve this chowder with toasted garlic bread or a crusty loaf of portuguese or italian bread., serves: 8 as a main course, equipment, you will need a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot with a lid, a wooden spoon, a slotted spoon, and a ladle., olive oil, dried bay leaves, garlic, finely chopped (1 tbsp), onions (14 oz), cut into 1/4-inch dice, green bell pepper (6 oz), cut into 1/2-inch dice, ground allspice, yukon gold , maine, pei, or other all-purpose potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/3 inch thick, fish stock , chicken stock, or water (as a last resort), canned whole tomatoes in juice (from a 28-oz can), cut into 1/2-inch dice (measured with their juice), spicy chourico or andouille sausage, casing removed and sliced 1/4 inch thick, kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, skinless silver hake , cod, haddock, or bass fillets, pinbones removed 10 sprigs fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems finely chopped (1/4 cup), coarsely chopped fresh italian parsley

nardini almond grappa, pages verveine du velay extra liqueur, luxardo maraschino liqueur, lime juice

tea for cold n sore throat, tea bag of dry sage ( fresh or dry whichever is available), tea bag of dry chamomile tea, few sprig of thyme ( fresh or dry which ever is available ), few sprig of rosemary ( fresh or dry which ever is available), ginger, lemon, honey as per your taste, few grains of salt ( very very little like 1 or 2 grain ), water to boil

bread, toasted, a few of lettuce leaves, a few slice of tomato, a few slice of cucumber (i didn tsp add in mine), chicken breast meat, mayonnaise, salt & pepper to taste

couscous (whole grain if you can find it), boiling water, salt, knob of butter, half an onion, diced, cucumber, diced, a few leaves of salad, sliced, a few sugarsnap beans, sliced, half a can of kidney beans or chikpeas, a few pieces of cooked chicken, diced, sundried tomatoes, chopped, as much feta cheese as you fancy, a few pinches of parsley, finely chopped, salt and pepper to taste

egg, water, vegetable oil (i use sunflower), baking soda, white vinegar, approximately 1-2 cups of all purpose flour, cooking oil, cream of wheat, water indicated on box. in other words , if recipe calls for 1 cup of water, use 2/3 cup, salt

mezcal (very smoky), luxardo maraschino liqueur, chartreuse, fresh lime juice, brandy-soaked dark cherries

chickpeas, rinsed, strained, drained , and remove the papery shells, stock , preferably turkey, yellow onion, diced, celery ribs, diced, fresh garlic cloves, minced, carrots, peeled & diced, salt, pepper, olive oil, to garnish, rosemary , a few fresh sprigs, sage , a few fresh sprigs, thyme , a few fresh sprigs

brown bread (or malted brown), cream cheese (curd cheese, ricotta or gorgonzola (another alternative would be 50/50 mascarpone mixed with low-fat), fresh fig, honey (greek is good, or a mix of , lemon juice and cinnamon) (optional), grated orange rind (optional), pecan nuts , roasted (or a few sunflower seeds, optional) (optional) or 2 walnuts (or a few sunflower seeds, optional) (optional) or 2 hazelnuts (or a few sunflower seeds) (optional), fresh salad leaves or 3 radicchio

whole chicken, bay leaves, carrots, quartered, ribs celery, quartered, lemon, sliced, onion, quartered with root end attached, a few black peppercorns, a few stems fresh rosemary, a few stems fresh thyme, salt, butter, evoo, fennel, thinly sliced, head spring garlic or hard neck garlic, cloves peeled and thinly sliced, sweet onion, thinly sliced, dry white wine, heavy cream, salt and ground white pepper, penne pasta, pine nuts, toasted, parmigiano-reggiano, chopped fennel fronds, chopped fresh tarragon

chopped tomatoes, garlic, pressed, dried oregano, sugar, few pinches salt, few dashes red chili flakes, grinds fresh black pepper, fresh parsley, leaves coarsely chopped, ricotta, few pinches salt, grinds black pepper, olive oil, salt, zuchinni, sliced into 1/8-inch thick rounds, summer squash, sliced into 1/8-inch thick rounds, eggplant, sliced into 1/8-inch thick rounds, uncooked lasagna noodles, shredded mozzarella

ketchup, dark amber maple syrup, cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce, garlic, finely chopped, apricot all-fruit spread or preserves, shots good-quality bourbon, orange zest, coarsely ground black pepper, sweet potato, peeled and cut into small dice, salt, vegetable oil, onion, chopped, pulled poached chicken , recipe follows, poaching liquid from pulled poached chicken , recipe follows, soft brioche or other rolls, split, vegetable oil, cider vinegar, agave or honey, or 2 tsp sugar, juice of 1 lemon, shredded cabbage or slaw salad mix, honeycrisp or fugi apple, peeled and grated on large holes of box grater or finely chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper, whole chicken, bay leaves, carrots, quartered, ribs celery, quartered, lemon, sliced, onion, quartered with root end attached, a few black peppercorns, a few stems fresh rosemary, a few stems fresh thyme, salt

evoo, plus more for liberal drizzling, firm eggplant, halved, scored with paring knife, salt and freshly ground black pepper, garlic, ends cut to expose the cloves, fresh thyme, chopped, crushed red pepper flakes, onion, chopped, tomato paste, chicken stock, dry white or red wine, fire roasted tomatoes of any variety (whole, diced or crushed ), a few leaves fresh basil , torn, plus a few for garnish, crumbled or grated ricotta salata, garnish

poached chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on chicken breast, leek, trimmed and quartered, onion, peeled and halved, ribs celery, quartered, carrot, peeled and quartered on an angle, lemon, sliced, few sprigs fresh parsley, few sprigs fresh dill, few sprigs fresh thyme, fresh bay leaf, super chicken noodle soup, extra-virgin olive oil, leeks, trimmed, sliced, soaked and dried, onion, quartered and very thinly sliced, ribs celery and leafy tops, very thinly sliced on an angle, parsnips , julienned or 1 small bulb fennel, quartered and julienned, plus small handful fronds, carrots , julienned, salt and finely ground black pepper or white pepper, homemade chicken stock, poached chicken breast , meat diced or shredded, about 2 to 2 1/2 cups white meat, egg noodles, butter, chopped fresh dill and parsley, for garnish

dry great northern beans, onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, garlic (1 smashed and 1 minced), bay leaf, fresh thyme plus 1 tsp thyme leaves, chicken stock or water, divided, coarse salt and coarsely ground black pepper, few drops extra-virgin olive oil, few drops lemon juice , optional, few drops white balsamic vinegar , optional, walnut oil , optional, pitted kalamata olives, capers, drained, minced lemon zest, garlic cloves, finely minced, coarsely chopped parsley leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, potato bread, toasted, white bean puree, ahi tuna , seared, olive tapenade, marinated tomatoes, sliced, hard boiled eggs, sliced, french green beans, micro basil, micro arugula

a few young carrots, peeled and finely sliced, a few small raw beets, peeled and finely sliced, a few sticks celery, trimmed and thinly sliced , yellow leaves reserved, romanesco or white cauliflower, broken into florets, fennel, trimmed and finely sliced , herby tops reserved, handful small beet leaves , if available, washed, radishes, trimmed and washed, a celeriac, peeled and finely sliced, garlic, peeled, milk, anchovy fillets in oil, good extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, good white wine vinegar