Roasted Cauliflower with Walnuts and Parsley This is a great side dish for the table and surely will convert non vegetable people in to cauliflower lovers. Roasted leaves a nice flavor and sweetens the cauliflower. Light and lovely, this side dish will be requested, shockingly, by family members again and again. Roasted Cauliflower with Walnuts […]
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Red Raspberries are a fun nutritional add-on to any meal. Our family joins in with the care and helps manage the growth of these summer bearing plants. Our two thornless red raspberry patches are set up in areas that are slightly elevated and away from any buildings or areas that these plants might invade. The
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Hawaii Trip (Day Two) Polynesian Cultural Center We are ready for the Polynesian Cultural Center Ali’i Luau celebration. I haven’t been to a traditional luau, we’ve witnessed one, at Canoe’s, from the lanai of our hotel on the Waikiki strip. Walking into the Hale Aloha center, there is the expected photo shoot, which, of course,
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DIY Hypertufa plant pots (updated 2020) It’s easier than you might think. I’ve been thinking of creating a kitchen garden where conditions are better suited. The biggest road block was the increasing cost of planters; I really wanted a certain look that dollar store pots couldn’t fill. This easy to follow recipe makes large projects
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Getting back into my old routine with Beachbody on Demand. Making workouts work for me and my schedule My workout schedule changes based on how active I am in the gardens and events in my life. As an active gardener and DIY home management person, I get very active on a daily basis. Some days
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Ken’s enthusiasm about the Polynesian Cultural Center, we were excited to have him as our guide. We arrived at the gates just in time for the luncheon area, which opened at 11:45, the villages open for their performances at noon. We needed a hearty buffet style lunch before heading out for a day of walking.
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Hawaii Trip Day Two (The journey to the center) We woke early to a mildly overcast day for our next Hawaii trip, it never rained but we were happy to not experience the walking tour in the beating sun. Our ride out to the Polynesian Cultural Center seemed to fly by as we had a
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Hawaii Trip day one: Waikiki Beach As many of you know, the flight from the east coast to Hawaii can be rather long. Our plans flew through Chicago in a short 2.5 hr flight then to a longer 9 hr flight directly to Honolulu. I have not been a brave flier in the past and
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This “Eating Well for Healthy Hair,” came across my desk this morning, I wanted to share it will all of you. Of course healthy eating is always important but who doesn’t want great hair. Here is a quote from the article and a link to the source so you can read the whole thing. “What
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When first starting out on the road to good health, trying to figure out your nutrition, it is helpful to create a nutrition journal. Keeping track of your calorie intake is a great way to get a better idea about what you are eating. I have always gone back to calorie tracking whenever I needed
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