Archive for December, 2014

Holiday Beauty!!

Holiday Beauty!!
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During the holiday season, beauty comes in many forms – we adorn ourselves, our houses and our plates.  Here are some of my favorite holiday ingredients for beautifying ourselves and our meals: Kiwi – kiwifruit named after the New Zealand kiwi bird because both are small, brown and furry.  Kiwi is a smart carb, has […]

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Holiday Bacon!

Holiday Bacon!
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Bacon and white chocolate are perfect together! Here is my holiday inspired bacon and chocolate recipe: Ingredients: 3 slices of bacon will make 6 snacks 1 jalapeño pepper white chocolate nips microwave safe bowl knife parchment paper or plate Directions: Cook bacon according to package directions.  Or cook bacon as you like it. Bacon cooked in […]

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Introducing Frosted Creations!

Introducing Frosted Creations!
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I am so happy to introduce you to Frosted Creations, founded and created by my friend Lauren O’Kelly. I first met Lauren at Crossfit OSA where we worked out together and I soon realized what an amazing athlete and multi-talented person she is! Lauren graduated from Central Connecticut State University and was on the Division […]

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Handmade Birdfeeders: Beautify Your Home and Upcycle Your Coconut!

Handmade Birdfeeders: Beautify Your Home and Upcycle Your Coconut!
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Its important to think about how you can use all parts of the food we eat when there is a chance we could do so. Coconuts have so many uses – moisterizer, food, milk, and the shells can even be upcycled to become bird feeders. This is a great way to start the winter season […]

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COCONUT for Beauty

COCONUT for Beauty
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COCONUT for Beauty Coconut oil is a gentle eye makeup remover and nighttime facial moisturizer. 1 Tbls. in your tea can boost a speedy recovery for colds and flu. A little bit around your eyes can prevent wrinkles. A pinch of coconut oil can bring moisture to split ends. Information found on wellnessmama.com (An overall great […]

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Salmon Dinner: Get Your Omega-3s!!

Salmon Dinner: Get Your Omega-3s!!
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I’m always looking for simple ways to eat salmon, since it is so healthy. Here is my version of a coconut salmon dinner! Ingredients: Salmon, I bought 1/2 pound and cut into 2 pieces 1/2 cup Shredded coconut flakes 1/4 cup Coconut flour 1 beaten egg salt (optional) non stick cookie sheet or foiled covered […]

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A little bacon history

A little bacon history
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“Bringing home the bacon” is not what you thought it was.  In 12th century England a church in Dunmow, England promised a flitch (side) of bacon to any married man who could swear before the congregation that he had not quarried with his wife for a year and a day.  If proven to be so […]

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