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nescafe instant coffee (or depending on taste as to how strong you like your coffee), milk, water , plus a few drops for premixing, sugar (or to taste), cinnamon (optional), drinking cocoa powder

carrots, coarsely shredded, plain yogurt , fat free or full fat, choice is yours, light mayo, garlic or more, generous tbsp of dill, finely chopped, salt, vegetable oil to saute, dry/fresh mint, finely chopped, olives, chopped, butter (amount s up to how much fat you like), cayenne powder

alfredo sauce (ragu cheesy classic , 1-1/2 jars), rotelle noodles (1 box), grilled chicken (i just use the chicken i get from the deli, but you can grill your own as well), mozzarella cheese, shredded (the bag size depends on how much cheese you want to go on top of the dish.)

ground beef, onion, chopped, ranch style beans (with juice), plain doritos (plain or cheese), velveeta cheese, rotel (your choice on how spicey), cream of chicken soup, salt and pepper

baby spinach, hard boiled eggs, peeled and sliced or chopped, bacon , fried crisp and broken into small pieces, soft, white cheese (i used havarti, but goat s cheese would be good, too), bananas, fried (instructions on how to do this, follows) or 1 cup fresh blueberries or strawberries, or 2 pears, diced, chopped nuts (macadamia or peanut would work best), green onions, chopped, vanilla yogurt, honey, orange juice (to your desired consistency), fresh nutmeg, grated, dense , plain bread(sourdough, foccacia, etc), cubed, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon

frozen raspberries (not sweetened ), sugar , depending on how sweet you like your dessert (i used about 1 1/2 tsp. ), chambord raspberry liquor (raspberry liquor), sugar, unsalted butter , cut into pieces, good quality semisweet chocolate, broken into pieces, eggs, flour, almond extract, sweetened whipped cream, for garnish, fresh raspberry, for garnish, chocolate syrup, for garnish

warm water, flour (this depends on altitude and how thick your sourdough starter is), sourdough starter (unproofed), salt, sugar, water, cornstarch

olive oil, garlic, tomato paste (no salt added), ground coriander, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, crushed red pepper flakes , amount depending how spicy you like your sauce to be (i used 2 tsp), dry white wine, ketchup, lemon , juice of, fresh basil, chopped, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, salt & freshly ground black pepper, dried basil, ground coriander, dried oregano, olive oil, lemon , juice of, red bell pepper, diced, mozzarella cheese, shredded (amount depending on how cheesy you like your pizza), parmesan cheese, freshly grated (amount depending on how cheesy you like your pizza)

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.

this is how i do my chicken..use my recipe or your own ..and if you re feeling lazy get some frozen), chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces marinade in 1/4 cup dale s seasoning 20 mins to an hour, eggs beaten, flour seasoned with, garlic salt, paprika, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, oil for frying, sauce, chicken broth, tblsp oyster sauce, tblsp corn starch with enough water to make a slurry, tblsp soy sauce ..to taste, chopped green onions, cashews (toasted in oven)

a is for vitamin a. we all know that vitamin found in carrots, but it s also found in green vegetables like asparagus and artichokes, asparagus , cut into 1 inch pieces, artichoke bottoms (hearts) cut into quarters, b is for broccoli. former president bush was famous for not enjoying broccoli, but his wife barbara loved it, and she was dedicated to the cause of reading, all across this country. i hope you ll join me in thanking barbara bush for all of her work with literacy., heads of broccoli (and their trimmed stalks ) cut into pieces, is for carrots , yummy! i love carrots; they re sweet, crunchy and good for the eyes, teeth and bones., carrots, peeled and cut into pieces, d is for daikon , a vegetable used a lot in asian cuisine. it adds a wonderful flavor to soup., daikon, peeled and cut into pieces, is for lemongrass , which is used a lot in asia. if you can tsp find it, you can substitute a little lemon juice, or a little of its peel., minced lemongrass or 1/2 tsp yellow lemon peel, grated, m is for maize, the native american word for corn, kernels of 3 ears of corn, n is for nutmeg, a wonderful spice that smells good too, nutmeg, o is for onion. my favorites are the big white ones, the sweet yellow ones, and the spring green ones, white onion, peeled and diced, yellow onion, peeled and diced, green onions, diced, v is for vegetable; the vegetable of your choice that isn tsp in the pot yet (maybe cabbage, squash, bell pepper, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, garlic cloves, anything you can think of!), v is also for victory. while i stir this soup, i thank god for my victory over illiteracy. not only can i read wonderful recipes, i can write them too, for you to read and to enjoy preparing, w is for water, which won tsp be necessary if you cover the pot while the soup is simmering (this may be a good moment for you parents to explain to your kids how liquid evaporates, or rises in the form of steam)., if your pot is uncovered , add 1/4 cup water, if you plan to use a lid, you can chop some watercress or water chestnuts, to make sure that there is a w in the soup.

ground beef or 1 lb bulk sausage, chopped onions, garlic clove, minced, refried beans, ground cumin, dried oregano, crushed, canned jalapeno peppers or 2 -3 canned habanero peppers, chopped, taco sauce (your choice how spicy ), shredded monterey jack cheese (, 2 oz), shredded cheddar cheese, ripe olives, sliced, sliced green onion (, to garnish ), tortilla chips

sliced boiled ham (your choice as to how much to make), fat free cream cheese, softened or 8 oz cheese whiz, chopped onion (optional)

ground turkey, chopped onions, head garlic, minced, green pepper, chopped, white navy beans (rinsed and drained ), black beans (rinsed and drained ), crushed tomatoes, whole plum tomates (squished up with your hands), cumin seed, liquid honey, juice of 1 orange, hot sauce (you decide how hot!), salt and pepper to taste

nectarines, washed and chopped, kiwi, peeled and chopped, mango, cut into nice pieces, splenda sugar substitute (more or less how sweet you want your fruit), lemon juice, lime juice, teriyaki sauce (or soy sauce)

boneless skinless chicken breasts, white onions or 1/2 cup yellow onion, sliced into crescents, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning , to taste, prepared salsa (your choice of how spicy you want it), garlic clove, peeled and finely minced, sharp cheddar cheese, grated, sliced black olives, olive oil, for frying

sized potatoes of your choice, cut into quarters, garlic cloves, chopped, tumeric or cumin (or both), salt, dried chilli/chilli poweder (or more if you like it hot!), mustard seeds, fresh spinach (it s up to you how much), water for boiling, plenty of vegetable oil for frying

potatoes, peeled and cubed, stalks celery, chopped, onion, chopped, cooked cubed ham, evaporated milk, cream of mushroom soup, milk (based on how thick or thin you want your soup to be), pepper, red pepper flakes (optional), salt (optional), grated parmesan cheese