477 lanas wonderful Recipes

old age, i decided , is a gift., i am now , probably for the first time in my life, the person i have always wanted to be., i would never trade my amazing friends , my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. as i ve aged, i ve become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. i ve become my own friend., i don tsp chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that i didn tsp need, but looks so avant garde on my patio. i am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant., whose business is it if i choose to read or play on the computer until 4 am and sleep until noon, i will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50 s, 60 s, & 70 s, and if i, wish i will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if i choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set., will get old ., i know i am sometimes forgetful. but there again , some of life is just as well forgotten. and i eventually remember the important things.., over the years my heart has been broken ..., but broken hearts are what give us strength andunderstanding and compassion. a heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect., i am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. so many have never laughed, and so may have died before their hair could turn silver., as you get older , it is easier to be positive. you care less about what other people think. i don tsp question myself anymore. i ve even earned the right to be wrong., answer your question , i like being old. it has set me free.. i like the person i have become., i am not going to live forever, but while i am still here, i will not waste time lamenting about what could have been, or worrying about what will be. and i shall eat dessert every single day. (if i feel like it), may our friendship never come apart especially when it s straight from the heart, may you always have a rainbow of smiles on your face and in your heart forever and ever

black beans , rinsed super well and drained of liquid, chick/garbanzo beans , rinsed well and drained of liquid, garlic cloves minced, red onion chopped, tomatoes diced, juice of two limes , juice of an extra lime over just cut avocado, minced fresh cilantro (or more !), apple cider vinegar, couple of shakes of red chili flakes, kosher salt and 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper, avocados sprinkled with lime or lemon juice and cut up.

all things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the lord god made them all., but what we never mention , though goodness knows it s true, lo , when he made the goodies, he made the baddies too., all things spray and swattable, disasters great and small, all things paraquatable , the lord god made them all., greenfly on the roses , the maggots in the peas, manure that fills our noses - he also gave us these, fungus on the goosegogs , the club root on the greens, slugs that eat the lettuce , and chew the aubergines, drought that kills the fuchsia , the frost that nips the buds, rain that drowns the seedlings , the blight that hits the spuds, midges and mosquitoes, the nettles and the weeds, pigeons in the green stuff , the sparrows on the seeds, fly that gets the carrots , the wasp that eats the plums, how black the gardener s outlook , though green may be his thumbs., but still we gardeners labour, midst vegetables and flowers, pray what hits our neighbour s will somehow bypass ours, all things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful - the lord god made them all., dalone peel : chronicle of st. barnabas, autumn 1997.

elbow macaroni, butter (the original recipe calls for 9 tbsp. - i like to use 8 tbsp of unsalted - or 1 stick. you probably could get by with even less if you are so inclined...), shredded muenster cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded monterey jack cheese, feel free to up the cheese quotient. and invite me for dinner! ), half-and-half, cubed processed cheese food (don tsp be a velveeta snob like i was - this makes the sauce so darn cheesy/creamy. if you want to remain a v-snob, then go for cream cheese, but it won tsp be the same. but hey, it s your thang - do what you wanna do. heh.), eggs, beaten, salt, dry mustard, ground black pepper, any combination ), ground meat, browned (turkey, chicken, beef, pork), breakfast sausage such as jimmy dean regular or hot (browned and drained - 1 lb.), keilbasa or andouille (cut into chunks and browned in a wee bit of olive oil), fresh chorizo, casing removed, browned and broken up, onion, diced and sauteed until translucent, jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (for a milder taste, use poblano, or go crazy and use serranos or a habanero), crushed red pepper flake to taste, roasted red pepper, chopped, i have even added, artichoke hearts, drained and loosely chopped, cheesy note : another great cheese combo and 1 of my favorite spins is using shredded asiago, provolone, mozzarella and a sharp cheddar. delish, use a pepper jack cheese in the mix . or a smoked cheddar. i adore cheese and it all works for me and makes this recipe wonderful, comforting and lusciously decadent.

since this did not come out for 1 person , i have deleted the recipe. i wouldn tsp want anyone else to have such a time. thanks for your interest., i put several recipes from the net on here. you will notice that they all have a lot of butter compared to the flour, gee i wonder if that is why it is shortbread and not bread or cake, sugar, spelt flour, butter, grated lemon rind, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, icing sugar, grated fresh lemon rind, butter, softened, salted butter, at room temperature, sugar, flour, tb. grated lemon zest, lemon extract, butter, room temperature, caster sugar, lemon juice, grated lemon rind, plain flour , sifted, spelt flour 6oz, butter 3oz, milk to mix, pine kernels 4oz, runny honey 4oz, egg

eggs, cream, almond milk, white bread, wonderful apple pie filling, banana

rolled oats, water, a pinch of garlic powder, a pinch of onion powder, low sodium vegetables or chicken bouillon cube, salsa for the health makes the body great (from my previous post), dried tuna flakes (from my previous post), squeezed lemon (optional)

crisp bread and butter pickles, qt thinly sliced cucumbers, ea medium. white onions (slice thin!), pickling salt, sugar, ts tumeric, ts celery seed, tb mustard seed, cider vinegar, mix the cucumbers and onions with the salt and 2 quarts of cracked ice and let them stand, covered with a weighted lid, for 3 hours., drain thoroughly and put the vegetables in a large kettle., add the sugar , spices and vinegar and bring almost to a boil, stirring often with a wooden spoon, but do not boil., pack the pickles into hot jars and seal.

dry red wine such as merlot or shiraz, or apple juice, water, brown sugar, beets, peeled, and cut into bite-size pieces, salt and ground black pepper, honey (optional), snipped fresh parsley, lemon wedges (optional)

head of red cabbasge, cored and sliced thin, butter ,margarine or 4 oz olive oil, heaping tbsp of splenda ( less than 1/2 cup ), white or dark balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste, aditional splenda or vinegar if needed

whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, mascarpone cheese (i used cream cheese cuz we dont get mascarpone here,wonder how it tastes with that,and if any1 makes this with mascarpone pls tell me how it was.. ), coffee powder, boiling water, crisp finger biscuits (i used cadbury s perk), cocoa powder

sweet almond oil, molecules in this oil make it a heavier oil best suited for heavy massage or for a very moisturizing cream or salve. sweet almond oil contains vitamins a, b1, b2 and b6 and a small amount of e. protects and nourishes the skin., apricot kernel oil, light weight oil suitable for massage. use in cream and lotion recipes. good for all skins, especially prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed and dry. contains minerals and vitamins., avocado oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. use up to 1-fourth to a cream or salve base. contains vitamins a, b, and d and is rich in lecithin. penetrates the upper layers of the skin. has beneficial effect on dry skin and wrinkles., grapeseed oil, light weight oil suitable for light massage and is water-dispersible in the bath. contains vitamins, minerals and protein. good all around oil. grapeseed oil is not suitable for creams or lotions., hazelnut oil, oil suitable for light massage. perfect for base oil for creams. hazelnut oil is said to penetrate the top layer of the skin slightly, being beneficial for oily or combinations skins and effective on acne. it is stimulating to the circulation and also has astringent properties. contains oleic acid and a small proportion of linoleic acid., jojoba , refined colorless, jojoba is not an oil , but a liquid wax; excellent choice for many aromatherapy uses. most often used as the carrier oil of choice to use with essential oils. a must in all your cream and lotion recipes. it is very stable, having extremely good keeping qualities. useful oil in cases of acne., jojoba, golden organic, choose this jojoba for heavier creams, soap making and when you want extra moisturizing. less refined, it retains more vitamins and minerals than the refined. not quite as stable. jojoba contains myristic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties., kukui nut oil, light to medium weight oil. new on the scene , this oil is wonderful for mature, aging skin. has a slight odor, which can be overcome by adding essential oils. not offensive. kukui nut oil is readily absorbed into the skin and leaves the skin soft and very moisturized. an excellent oil to add to your cream and lotion formulas., macadamia nut oil, oil suitable for massage. it is highly emollient and a good addition to your cream formulas. very nice feel to the oil when applied to the skin., olive oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. wonderful for salves, olive oil is emollient, soothing to inflamed skin. use regular, not extra virgin, unless the odor is not objectionable., sunflower nut oil, very light weight oil-perfect choice for bath oils. also excellent in lotions, as this oil is most readily absorbed into the skin. not suitable for massage due to absorption rate., essential oil blends for the bath and massage, lavender, lavender is calming as well as uplifting and can be safely used with children. it s sweet floral-herbaceous scent and balsamic-woody undertone may help to unwind at the end of a stressful day., lavender/rose geranium, two parts lavender to 1 part rose geranium. this recipe is meant to help calm your mind and lift your spirits. rose geranium has a rosy sweet scent and may be anti depressant and uplifting., eucalyptus blend, four parts eucalyptus 70/75 and 1 part tangerine essential oils. will help relieve cold symptoms, especially in the bath. add to a carrier oil/oils for muscular aches and pains. warming to the skin. fragrance is fresh and pungent., morning energizer, two parts lemon , 1 part rosemary, two parts tangerine. energize with this refreshing blend. a wonderful morning wake-up and summertime refresher.

asparagus, stemmed , roasted and cut into 1 inch pieces, extra virgin olive oil, coarse salt and ground pepper, lean ground turkey (93/7 is my choice for lean turkey; not as dry as turkey with even less fat), diced tomatoes, drained , with juice set aside for use, garlic cloves, minced, chopped onion, nonfat ricotta cheese (substitute 1 1/2 cup. nonfat cottage cheese mixed with 1 large egg), wonton skins, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan , asiago or fontina cheese

fryer, cut up, flour, salt, paprika, black pepper (can use 1/8 teaspoon), unsalted butter

chocolate tortillas, flour, sugar, good quality unsweetened cocoa, skim milk, egg whites, oil (either vegetable or evoo), vanilla, salt, fill with whatever fruit is fresh and wonderful, strawberries (grind a tiny amount of fresh pepper over them, or if they re not especially sweet, slice and sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and let sit for an hour), raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, chopped mango, kiwi, sliced peaches (grate some nutmeg over them)

uncooked wild rice, rinsed, chicken or vegtable stock, sliced bacon, crumbled, chopped onions, chopped celery root (or celery stalks), sliced baby carrots, sliced fresh portabello or baby crimini mushrooms, chicken broth

turmeric : , with its medicinal values, can be used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. curcumin, derived from is especially useful in the treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. is considered an antiseptic, hence it helps in the reduction of infection in joints., celery : is an anti-spasmodic, but at the same time works wonders for patients in both kinds of arthritis, namely rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. , a native american herb, is now available all over the world., arnica : is used in homeopathic treatment. it is used to sooth soreness and inflammation. is applied externally to the afflicted area., green tea : has a number of health benefits, also helps patients with rheumatoid arthritis. it behaves like a mild painkiller. hence, can be a greener and healthier alternative to the allopathic drugs, that may have large number of side effects., guggul : (scientific name - commiphora mukul), with its anti-inflammatory and analgesic property, is used by a lot of ayurvedic practitioners all over the world, in the treatment of arthritis. the effect of can be immediately seen on the patient., wild yam: wild yam is a tuber. it is generally found in humid and warmer climates. they flower annually. the root of these tubers have great medicinal values. they contain steroidal saponins, which have anti-inflammatory properties. these properties help in the treatment of the reduced gap between joints, caused by rheumatoid arthritis. the anti-inflammatory properties help in maintaining the gap and reducing the pain., linseed : (viz. flaxseed) has been used since the egyptian civilization or may be even before that. is not administered orally, but the oil extracted from it is used as an ointment., oregano : can be called the herbal morphine. therefore, it is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis., dry ginger : another traditional indian herb used for the treatment of rheumatoid is . it is an analgesic. the causes of rheumatoid arthritis are reduced considerably by this herb., indian ginseng : , like most of the other herbs mentioned above, has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. it is also known to be a stress buster. at the same time, it is a medicine that has the capacity to combat cancer., tinospora cordifolia : , in ayurveda means an elixir for long span of life . it is said to increase the immunity of the body against rheumatoid arthritis as well as various other diseases., vitex negundo : the next herb, which we are going to learn about is . by combining with alcohol, tincture is prepared, and applied over the affected area. the leaves are also boiled in water and the warm leaves are applied on the joints., alfalfa : , a kind of a grass, is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. it is consumed like the herbal tea. a lot of people all round the world have benefited from the use of in their fight against rheumatoid arthritis., mustard : , a common herb in the mediterranean and asian region, is used as plasters, in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. the seeds are grounded coarsely, and water is mixed with the grounded powder and applied to the joints.