Email, e-cards, and social media. It’s all taken over not only how, but what and to whom, we communicate. What ever happened to the lost art of the handwritten note? Growing up, I was writing letters all the time – to a cousin out of state, in Spanish to a pen pal in Mexico who helped me with language learning,…
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When the weather turns chilly, my thoughts turn to curling up with a cozy blanket. It’s fun for everyone, and an especially great activity to do with those with dementia! Let’s make my Fast and Easy Tie Blanket. A few years ago, we were looking for a fun fundraising event for the Alzheimer’s Association Longest Day (summer solstice, the longest…
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Spices have been used in Ayurvedic medicine in India and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in China for more than 5,000 years. There are 9 spices that may have health benefits, based on this ancient medicine. Note: the following is not endorsed by any physician, nor by this writer. All content is based on publicly accessible content. Please consult with your…
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Oatmeal is a great belly-warmer, especially in chilly months. Try my delicious, flavor-packed Baked Oatmeal. Terrific as a make-ahead. Perfect for a breakfast on-the-go that’ll fill you up and hold you for the morning. I love oatmeal anytime, but especially when the weather turns chilly. But, one of my terrible habits is I rarely eat breakfast before I head to…
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When bananas get just past the point of being good to eat, don’t throw them away! It’s time to whip up a delicious Banana Nut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. I grew up with a mom who never…and I mean never…threw anything away. She used all the foods bought or grown, and wasted nothing. As kids we always joked that…
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Herbs and spices are a great way to enhance the taste and color of food. Here are 12 Easy Tips for Cooking with Spices. Herbs and spices can make almost any recipe more flavorful without adding a lot of sugar, fat or salt. In fact, for people looking to cut calories, reduce carbs, and generally eat a more whole and…
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Whether you’re new to cooking or well-seasoned, it’s hard to know what spices to stock in your pantry for everyday use. Here are my top 13 spices for every cook’s kitchen. The Investment Even though spices are not as exotic, rare and expensive as they once were thousands of years ago, they are still a considerable investment. They are best…
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