30502 put some zest into your life Recipes

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.

potato starch, water, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, mashed ripe banana, unsweetened applesauce, matzo cake meal (if you don tsp have , put some matzo meal in a blender to make it a bit more fine than), raisins (make sure they are plump, not dry) or 1/4 cup currants (make sure they are plump, not dry)

butter, sugar, eggs, lemon , zest of, only, grated, flour (sifted), baking powder, milk, apples (peeled & thinly sliced ), blanched almond (chopped ), granulated sugar (as sweetness of apples dictates)

butter, softened, powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, lemon zest (about 3 medium lemons), vanilla extract, powdered sugar, lemon juice (squeeze from the lemons just zested), lemon zest

broccoli, carrots, peeled and grated, red onion, finely diced, raisins, roasted sunflower seeds or 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted, freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, finely minced, mayonnaise or 5 tbsp tofu or 5 tbsp sour cream, raspberry vinegar (optional), sugar , to taste, salt, white pepper

baby lima beans , sorted and rinsed, dry white beans (navy or northern) or 1/2 cup black-eyed peas, sorted and rinsed (you can also use a good cholent bean mix), chuck roast (don tsp use that fatty cholent plate and do put some bones in) or 1 1/4 lbs beef brisket (don tsp use that fatty cholent plate and do put some bones in) or 1 1/4 lbs top ribs (don tsp use that fatty cholent plate and do put some bones in) or 1 1/4 lbs beef shanks (don tsp use that fatty cholent plate and do put some bones in) or 1 1/4 lbs other pot roast (don tsp use that fatty cholent plate and do put some bones in), onion, chopped, pot barley, washed, dry lentils , sorted and rinsed, paprika, salt, ground black pepper, ground ginger, potatoes , scrubbed

fruitcakes get an awful lot of bad press , especially the mass produced varieties, but a rich homemade version can be incredibly delicious., fruitcake is a mixture of fruits and nuts with just enough batter to hold them together. when wrapped in cloth and foil, saturated with alcoholic liquors regularly, and kept in in tightly closed tins, a fruitcake may be kept for months or even years, have it your way ..., if there are certain fruits you don tsp like , you can always include more of another, or some of your own favorites. dried fruits cooked in juice can take the place of candied fruits, and seeds can replace nuts. to convert a favorite dark fruitcake recipe to a light fruitcake, leave out the dark spices, use light colored fruits (golden raisins, dried apricots, etc.), and replace dark corn syrup or molasses with light corn syrup

i would invite any and all friends here to send a real email to my niece with a message like this or your own words congratulations on your new daughter, a friend of jj s . i think seeing lots of emails will show her how much love there is in the world. thank you if you chose to do this. the mother is bracha and the father is yoni. just found out she was 7 lb, healthy and curly black hair. pics soon i hope. jj, gmail.com, my great nieces name is : shayna klara admoni, a recent email from my sister with what a friend sent her, very touching, dearest jj, thrilled about you and jennifer coming to visit, meanwhile , we re receiving lovely congratulation notes from friends and family on this new precious jewel in our lives. this 1 is from dear friends that live in shilo. i almost cried when i read it and wanted to share it with you., may she be a beauty in your life , may she justify all the tough times you ve managed to work your way through, and may she lead you only to beautiful things to come., love , yr lil sis

diced cooked chicken breast, cranberry sauce, pineapple tidbits , drained, almonds, apple, diced green pepper, sliced celery, yogurt, miracle whip lite mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, grated onion, low sodium soy sauce

butter, minced ginger, oranges , zested and juiced, reserve some zest for garnish, plus 4 peeled and segmented, star anise, crepes , folded into triangles, orange liqueur (recommend: grand marnier), best-quality vanilla ice cream

extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, peeled and slivered, anchovy fillets, with some of their oil, trimmed greens, washed, dried, and chopped. arugula and spinach work well, salt, linguine, fresh ground black pepper, crushed red pepper, flakses

sugar, water, heavy cream, different flavored pints ice cream, some or all of the topping suggestions: chopped up heath bar, toasted hazelnuts, chocolate chips, fresh coconut wedges, fresh raspberries, mini bananas, mint, fresh raspberries, penny candy, etc

salad, spanish (red onion) finely chopped (can substitute green onions/scallions), hardboiled eggs, quartered, dill gherkins, diced, bean mix, drained, whole corn kernels, drained, potatoes , cooked until firm but not mushy, fresh (if in season, lightly steamed) or canned asparagus, well drained, dressing, classic vinaigrette (oil and lemon/vinegar), aside : a flavoured oil or vinegar might add some zest, maybe garlic oil and raspberry vinegar ), a really good mayonnaise dressing

dijon mustard, fresh rosemary, stemmed, garlic, minced, freshly squeezed lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes, orange , zested, then juiced, remainder discarded, lemon , zested, then juiced, remainder discarded, lime , zested, then juiced, remainder discarded, garlic, minced, fresh tarragon leaves, soy sauce, canola oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes, garlic, minced, shallots, minced, bay leaf (fresh or dried ), fresh thyme leaves, chopped fresh italian parsley, chili pepper flakes, olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, count) shrimp, shelled and deveined, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, italian squash, baby potatoes , boiled until cooked through, corn on the cob, husked and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, if using bamboo skewers , soak them in water for 1 hour to retard charring.

orange , zest of, large (use entire peel), grapefruit , zest of (use entire peel), garlic cloves, rosemary (optional), water

vegetable or olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, jalapeno, seeded and chopped, garlic, chopped, onion, chopped, black beans, drained, chopped cilantro , a palm full, ground cumin , eyeball it in your palm, cayenne pepper sauce, coarse salt, vegetable or olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, boneless chicken breast tenders, diced, dark chili powder, coarse salt, to your taste, garlic, chopped, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, chorizo, casing removed and diced, burrito size flour tortillas, roasted salsa, see below, grated pepper jack cheese, white smoked cheddar, shredded , preferred brand cabot, scallions, chopped, heart romaine lettuce, chopped, green onion sour cream , recipe follows, tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, onion, peeled and cut across into 3 thick slices, fresh mint leaves, handful cilantro leaves, coarse salt, sour cream, lime, juiced and zested, scallions, sliced, cilantro leaves , a handful, optional - parsley can be substituted

walnut oil, egg, agave syrup or 1/4 cup brown rice syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, oats, white whole wheat flour (or 1 cup white and 1/2 cup wheat flour), baking soda, salt, m & s (your choice) or 1 cup raisins (your choice) or 1 cup shredded coconut (your choice) or 1 cup nuts (your choice) or 1 cup chocolate chips (your choice)

garlic clove, salt, fresh lemon juice, white-wine vinegar, freshly grated lemon zest, freshly ground black pepper to taste, extra-virgin olive oil, broccoli, hearts of romaine, carrots, red onion, anchovy fillets