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equivalencies, a few grains = less than 1/16th of a tsp, a pinch = less th n 1/8th of tsp, ups (8 oz) = 1 u.s. pint, qt fluid measurement or 4 cups, qt = 1 gallon, qt (dry) = 1 peck, pecks = 1 bushel

fresh baby asparagus (you ll need about 18 stalks depending upon size), chopped scallions (2 or 3 stalks ) or 1/3 cup fresh sliced chives, slightly beaten eggs, flour, half-n-half , light cream or milk, frozen spinach - drained really well of its water and thawed, shredded cheese , use a combination of two or more cheeses such as goat, swiss and gouda or swiss, cheddar and monteray jack for some pizazz., pie crust (pre-made ok to use...so it s ok to cheat on this step my peeps), salt, fresh cracked pepper, garlic powder, nutmeg (preferably fresh if possible), homemade rustic pastry shell, flour, salt, chilled shortening, butter, freshly grated parmasean cheese, equipment needed : 1 working oven at 450 to start, fresh chicken eggs just laid (just kidding), bag of dried beans out of their plastic, tin foil to help with baking pie shell blind (not you but the pie shell of course), steamer for asparagus, couple of bowls to make work easier and a cookie sheet to make clean up easier by placing cookie sheet under pastry shell when baking quiche in avoiding any spills that may occur.

five ways to stay positive in negativity, by julie fuimano, easy to be positive in a positive environment. it s when things are emotionally draining and negative that you re challenged to behave differently. but you have the opportunity to be the beacon of light for others around you. by your actions and responses, you can demonstrate and teach others how to behave in an appropriate, positive and professional manner., positive energy catches on just as quickly as negative energy. sometimes people are simply stuck in a habit or pattern of behavior and are accustomed to acting a certain way. if the environment is really caustic, then it s what people are used to and may be all they know., it takes some time and effort as well as a commitment to do something differently to create sustainable change. you must be willing to identify and stop tolerating what s not working, do the right thing even if it s initially unpopular and then teach others to do the same., here are five ways you can be a positive force in your workplace ., first step is awareness, recognize the negativity around you. sometimes you can even feel your energy being drained by the words being spoken. if it feels bad or uncomfortable, then it s negative. these feelings are a form of intelligence similar to a tap on the shoulder letting you know something is not right. if you can identify what is happening, you can make good choices about handling it., it all starts with you, in what ways are you contributing to the negativity around you are you listening to gossip or participating in conversations where the only focus is to denigrate, diminish or criticize language matters. everything you say has an impact; saying something negative not only dishonors the person you re speaking about and the person you re speaking with, but it also makes you feel bad even if you don tsp realize it. learn to respect people s humanity and their right to be themselves. complaining without end does not focus on creating solutions; rather, it perpetuates and magnifies the problem, wasting everyone s precious time and energy., speak up, tell the other person how you feel by saying , this doesn tsp work for me. it s nonjudgmental, since you re making it about you, not them. also, people often don tsp realize they are being negative. point it out in a gentle, caring way: do you realize you are complaining just bringing it to their attention can be enough to shift the conversation. over time, people will learn what they can and cannot discuss with you, and it will stop being an issue. if you say nothing, your silence conveys permission to continue., be constructive , positive, meaningful and beneficial, what is the point or purpose of what you re saying is it to hurt or help and at the end of the conversation, is there an action step to take constructive conversations are empowering and leave people a little better off from having participated in them. become the kind of person who takes your time and words seriously., praise and acknowledge, amazing what a few words of praise and acknowledgement can do. you want to be the kind of person people gravitate to because they know they will be uplifted by you, not put down or drained of life-sustaining energy. in short, you want people to feel good after being in your presence., no matter what is going on around you , you control your inner environment and how you choose to respond to external events and situations. it s your responsibility to become the kind of person you enjoy being and with whom others enjoy being around., it takes a true leader to walk a path different from the crowd. so when others are negative, stretch your boldness muscles and be positive in spite of what others do or think. it s the only way to create a ripple of change. and if we all do our part, then slowly but surely, we will make a difference in our work environment and the larger community.

organic apple cider vinegar (i use bragg s, helps restore the acid-alkaline balance in your body, helpful for acne, softens skin), ground ginger (increases circulation, opens pores, makes you sweat), dead sea bath salts, per package directions (helps leach out toxins, soothes open sores or blemishes), fresh water (to drink, or cool detox teas)

lean but good quality ground beef, chopped onion, garlic, minced, cumin, flour, fresh marjoram (or a little dry marjoram but fresh is better), bay leaf, ground black pepper, sugar, red wine vinegar, beef base or 2 beef bouillon cubes, chopped tomatoes (don tsp substitute whole canned tomatoes, they don tsp have as much tomato in them, says cook s), pastitsio or 8 oz long other slender tubular pasta, flour, unsalted butter (don tsp use salted butter if you can help it; unsalted has better flavor and it will show in this reci), eggs, milk, nutmeg, salt , to taste, white pepper, freshly and finely grated hard cheese , like romano or 3 tbsp parmesan cheese (don tsp even think of using that canned stuff)

whole wheat flour, water , lukewarm or 1 cup tap, salt, oil, some more whole wheat flour , to help in rolling, clarified butter (ghee) or butter (optional)

all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling, unsalted butter, very-cold, cut into 1 inch cubes, salt, granulated sugar (for sweet pies i use 3 tsp), ice water, egg wash for a pie: not necessary, but it helps your top crust to get a glossy finish with a nice golden color., egg yolk, heavy cream , half and half, or milk, mehod, beat egg yolk with milk and brush on the surface of the pie with a pastry brush.

pure water, tea leaves (or to your taste, your favorite , i love darjeeling), chamomile flowers (to sooth you), lemon verbena, leaf (for love), rose petals (to help with headaches), lavender flowers (for peace of mind), cinnamon sticks (coming from my fire for your healing and personal protection), honey (to taste, for your sweet heart)

nonfat dry milk powder, cornstarch, beef bouillon powder, onion flakes, dried basil, dried thyme, black pepper, dried parsley, garlic powder, ground beef, water, macaroni noodles, raw, chopped tomatoes, chili powder, hamburger , helping mix, ground beef, water, hamburger , helping mix, uncooked egg noodles, sour cream, ground beef, water, potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced, frozen mixed vegetables, hamburger , helping mix, ground beef, hamburger , helping mix, onion, chopped, water, tomato sauce, lasagna noodles, uncooked, broken in bits, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, shredded

cucumbers, sliced, water, cider vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic, celery seed, onion salt, celery salt, sliced onion , if you wish

drops chamomile oil, drops lavender oil, drops rosemary oil

garlic cloves, whole, peeled, semi-sweet riesling wine, herbs, vinegar, salt

fat free milk, scoop vanilla protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, fat, free (helps to thicken) or 2 tbsp sugar free pudding (helps to thicken), handful frozen strawberries

mile high lemon meringue secrets, lemon meringue pie may be an american classic , but it can be tricky to prepare. there s the crust with all its issues, then the tart filling and the meringue itself, which is all too prone to weeping. and that topping is never, ever as tall and fluffy as we would like. we wanted to figure out how to make a perfect lemon meringue pie with a sky-high topping. here s what we discovered, make the meringue with a hot sugar syrup (what the professionals call italian-style meringue). this ensures that the meringue is cooked through and stable enough to be piled high on top of the filling. the addition of a little cream of tartar to the egg whites while mixing also helps to stabilize the meringue.flavor the filling with both lemon zest and lemon juice for the brightest citrus flavor. remember to strain the filling to remove the zest, which would mar the otherwise silky smooth filling.use a rubber spatula to spread the meringue over the filled pie, making sure to stick the meringue to the edge of the pie crust to prevent the topping from shrinking. once all the meringue is on the pie, use the spatula to make the spikes and peaks of meringue., all-purpose flour , for dusting, brisee (pie dough) for 1 single 9 inch pie crust, egg, heavy cream, cornstarch, cake flour, salt, sugar, egg yolks, lightly beaten, fresh lemon juice, lemon rind, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, egg whites, sugar, salt

we prefer the mild flavor of regular olive oil in this sauce compared to the stronger flavor of extra-virgin olive oil. don tsp worry about patting the beans dry with towels before tossing them with the sauce; any water that clings to the beans helps to thin out the sauce. this sauce is also good served with crudites or alongside grilled or roasted meat, chicken, or fish., walnuts, garlic cloves , unpeeled, fresh cilantro leaves and stems , tough stem ends trimmed (about 2 bunches), olive oil (see note ), juice from 1 lemon, scallion , sliced thin, salt and ground black pepper, green beans , stem ends trimmed

vegetable broth, onion, chopped, chopped tomatoes, green chili, hand full cilantro (or more if you like the taste ), corn, black beans, rinsed, red enchilada sauce, chopped garlic, cumin, pepper (helpful tip ( if you don tsp want to use salt use braggs amino acid ) or salt (helpful tip ( if you don tsp want to use salt use braggs amino acid ), cubed chicken (i use quorn brand ), flour tortillas, frying oil, oil (for frying ), avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese

rice krispies cereal (any brand will do!), puffed marshmallows, salted cocktail-style peanuts, salted butter, unwrapped caramels (this takes the longest amount of time.. the unwrapping of those caramels!)(get the kids to help!)