INGREDIENTS
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. of cream cheese
1 (8 1/2 oz.) can of crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups of chopped pecans
1/4 cup of chopped green pepper or 1/4 cup of chopped pimiento
2 tablespoons of finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon of seasoned salt
METHOD
Take softened cheese and beat it well with a help fork, now stir in the drained pineapples along with 1 cup pecans, pepper or pimiento, onion and salt and now shape it in the form of balls and roll these balls in remaining pecans. Wrap it well and store in refrigerator for 24 hours. Now its time to serve with assorted crackers
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Posted in Christmas Celebrations
Ingredients
1 c Flour
1 Cube soft margarine
1 1/2 c Chopped walnuts
8 oz Softened cream cheese
1 c Powdered sugar
16 oz Container Cool Whip
2 sm Pkgs. instant pistachio
Pudding
Or any flavor desired
METHOD:
Preheat Oven at 350 F. Now take an 8 x 12 inch baking dish. Keep in mind that there are going to be 4 layers to this recipe. For the first Layer let’s mix 1 cup flour, 1 cube soft margarine and 1 cup walnuts now let’s press this in bottom of dish to make crust and let’s bake it for 15 minutes and then take off the oven and let it cool. Meanwhile we will get our second Layer ready for that let’s take Cream cheese, Powdered sugar and 1 cup Cool Whip. Mix all these Ingredients together and spread it over the crust. Lets move to our third layer where we will mix pistachio instant pudding mix with 3 cups of milk and spread over second layer and finally move to our last step in which we will spread the remaining Cool Whip on the top and will sprinkle it with fine chopped nuts. More pie recipes available here.
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Posted in Christmas Celebrations
Ingredients
1 1/2 c Sliced bananas
1 1/4 c Guava nectar
1/2 c Sugar
1 tb Lemon juice
1/4 ts Salt
3 tb Cornstarch
3 tb Cold water
Baked pie shell
METHOD:
Take a medium saucepan mix Guava nectar, lemon juice, salt and sugar and then bring it to a boil on low flame, meanwhile Mix cornstarch and water to a smooth paste then gradually add this paste to the mixture, Keep stirring the mixture till gets thickened and clear, now let it cool down. Once it cools down then combine it with bananas and pour this in baked pie shell. Serve it with whipped cream.
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Posted in Christmas Celebrations
When it comes to stretch marks, we all get them sooner or later. Stretch marks are visible pale lines on the surface of the skin. They are initially pink in color but with the passage of time they turn whitish. Most people assume that only heavy people or pregnant women get them. That isn’t even close to the truth. The problem of stretch marks has become increasingly common with many being afflicted with the condition, particularly after resorting to fad diets, rapid growth of the body during adolescence, and other physical factors like prolonged disease and exposure to chemicals in medicines. and medications for rapid weight loss and even hormonal changes can also contribute to the appearance of stretch marks
There are many different ways to deal with them that modern technology has come up with. You can have them taken out with a laser, or you can also get some cosmetic surgery done on them or you can even get it peeled however, there are safer and less stressful ways that you can do it. Too. There are natural ways of dealing with stretch marks, then why should one harm their body with costly surgeries and laser treatments when you really don’t to?
An important aspect in the treatment of stretch marks is eating right. Try to eat foods that are good for your skin. These include fresh fruits and vegetables, especially those which are rich in Vitamin A, C and D. These foods improve skin tone and minimize blemishes. Zinc rich foods like nuts and fish also help diminish scars on skin. It is also of great importance that you drink lots of water through out the day
Tags: pregnancy, stretch marks
Posted in Pregnancy &, Baby Care
INGREDIENTS FOR THE PIE
1 pie shell, 9 inch, unbaked
21 oz cherry pie filling
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt (optional)
1 tsp lemon juice
FOR THE TOPPING
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup almonds, sliced
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 tsp salt (optional)
1/4 cup milk
1 tbsp butter, melted
1/4 tsp almond extract
1 egg, beaten
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 400F. Take a 9 inch pie pan, roll out a pastry and place it the pan. Now take a large bowl and combine the remaining ingredients of the pie i.e. cinnamon, salt, pie filling and lemon juice together, and remember to do this mixing very lightly and gently
Now spoon this into crust-lined pie pan, and bake it for 20 minutes. Meanwhile take a medium sized bowl and combine all the topping stuff together and keep mixing until it gets blended well. Remove the pie from the oven and now spread this topping over the surface smoothly and bring it back to the oven and bake it for additional 20-30 minutes or until both turns golden brown. For more mouth watering pie recipes visit here.
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Posted in Christmas Celebrations
INGREDIENTS
4 oz (100g) butter
6oz (150g) plain flour
2oz (50g) light muscovado sugar
half a tsp. (2.5ml) ground cinnamon
Grated rind of one lemon
The yolk of one large egg
2-3 tbsp. Water currants and marshmallows to decorate
METHOD:
1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Take a mixing bowl, mix flour and butter thoroughly till their appearance looks like fine breadcrumbs
3. Stir in the sugar, ground cinnamon and the grated lemon rind
4. Now Stir in the egg yolk and enough water to mix into a soft dough
5. Now on a floured surface knead the dough very well till it gets smooth then roll it out 0.5 cm thick
6. Now cut biscuits out of the dough in the form of rabbits
7. In a baking dish bake these rabbit biscuits for approx 15 minutes or until they turn pale golden color, then take it off the oven and place them on wire racks to cool down.
8. Once it cools down then decorate eyes with currants and use marshmallows to make its tail and you can do all little fixes with the help of Icing if needed
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Posted in Cooking & Food Recipes
Vinegar may be one of the most versatile and over-looked item sitting in your kitchen cabinet just begging to be used. It can be used in many more things then just making salad dressing. Vinegar contains acetic acid in a diluted form and it has antiseptic and antibiotic properties, allowing it to be used in variety of ways, other than cooking. Vinegar actually has some real health benefits that many people are not aware of. At this point we can discuss the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar.
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” remember this quote and keep moving forward cider vinegar is very effective in detoxicatingvarious organs in the body together with the blood stream. Hence it is a purifier, as it has a means of breaking down fatty, mucous and
Phlegm deposits within the body. It therefore, promotes the health of the vital organs of the body e.g. kidneys, bladder, liver etc., by preventing an excessively alkaline urine.
Cider vinegar also helps oxidate the blood which consequently prevents the blood from becoming too thick and gluey, which gives rise to a strained heart and blood vessels resulting in high blood pressure. Cider vinegar also promotes digestion, assimilation and
elimination and it neutralizes any toxic substance taken into the body. Other common Advantages of vinegar can be seen in Ailments like
1. Asthma
2. Arthritis
3. Bones
4. Cancer
5. Cholesterol
6. Weight loss
7. Colds
8. Constipation
9. Cramps
10.Coughs and many more
The great thing about vinegar is that it is so inexpensive and has so many uses; you can literally save a great deal of money by knowing these tips and tricks about the many uses of vinegar and how it can benefit your health
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Posted in Wellness
FACT: Headaches Affect Nearly 90% of Men and
95% of Women
Pains of any kind are bad. especially when it
a headache because it not only affects our well-being, our
Productivity but even our social existence. After a
Headache we feel mentally drained and physically
Exhausted. Headaches can be caused by eyestrain, indigestion, allergies, sinusitis, exhaustion or poor posture.
Headaches are of different types. They can be
due to migraine, sinus or tensions. As we all know these
headaches are very different but they all affect the same
Part of our body and that is the head in general. Headaches are usually
Preventable. Of course there are a lot of cures available
over the counter now but there are actually tips that can actually help you prevent headaches so let’s get smarter and learn these tips so that you don’t have to wait for the
Headache to start to resort to treatment? Don’t you think it will be better to be proactive then reactive?
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Posted in Women Love Life
Do you know what grow lights are? Grow lights are nothing else but Lights used in hydroponic systems. There are 3 different types of grow lights, these are:
1. Fluorescent: This type of lighting is recommended for starting seedlings. Fluorescent lighting emits less heat and that’s why it is a perfect choice for sprouting seeds. Fluorescent lights are not very expensive and you can easily find them in any Home or Garden Supply stores.
2. Incandescent: Incandescent lights are the least expensive, but many people are not satisfied how they work and they also feel that these lights are Inadequate in meeting plant’s need and therefore they are not in high demand but are easily available.
3. High Intensity Discharge: In General High Intensity Discharge lamps are often used for outdoor purpose However; these lamps are perfect for the indoor gardener and can enhance your Hydroponics system.
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Posted in Home & Garden Improvements
Is it possible to grow plants without soil? Hmmm even a child can answer this question that No it is not? but Guess what Yes, it is very much possible to grow plants without soil. It is called hydroponic gardening
Today, hydroponics is used in a variety of settings. Wherever soil is unavailable, hydroponic gardening seems to appear. Can you believe that you can grow your own plants, fruits, vegetables and flowers hydroponically?
Hydroponic gardening can be something you can also do at home, not only is it possible, but also Hydroponics Gardening is fun. Hydroponics is simple to learn and makes an
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Posted in Home & Garden Improvements