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Who doesn’t
love Peppermint, especially this time of year? The smooth
cool bursting flavor is so refreshing and the benefits far exceed
the taste! Some of the properties found in peppermint helps to
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I’ve always wondered why banana bread is called banana bread and not banana cake.
Is it because it’s baked in a bread pan, and not in a round pan? Is…
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Problem #1: Mint grows like crazy, and there’s a ton of it in my garden.
Problem #2: Even if we used mint twice every day, there would be more than we could ever use.
Problem #3: Mint will stay in the refrigerator for several…
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On one of my flights recently, I was seated next to a very friendly person. This person was very talkative, which usually isn't a problem since I am the same way. However there was a slight problem this time, the person had somewhat of a breath problem. I am really trying to say this the most… Read More »
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I so often think of mint as
simply a flavoring or a garnish that when I did a little
digging about the health benefits of the plant, I was a little
surprised. Turns out marvelous mint is loaded with phenolic
phytochemicals that help with preventing disease and
illness. … Read More »
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If
you've been reading along, by now you know I'm from the
South. It's not something I talk about that often
typically, but my stomach seems to be a… Read More »
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Does this sound familiar? You decided you were going to garden (go, you!) and you thought, hey, I like mint, so you planted mint in your garden. Little did you know it spreads like a weed and would take over your basil (no pesto!) and your cilantro (sorry, guacamole…). Your mint crop was so successful, you could harvest several pounds of it if you liked. (Tip for next year: grow it in a pot!)
Quit stressing. First of all, mint dries extremely well. Mint is also delicious fresh, in a variety of recipes. Here are a few to help you make a dent in your mint crop:
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My first reaction when i saw this was what an odd combination but I made it the other night and it was very tasty. It is easy to make and tasty. I buy the already cut up watermelon and cut that up into smaller pieces and I use the precut onions as well. It is a nice combination of... Read More »
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So you know that budget you've been meaning to create to track how and where you really spend your money and how well you stick to your savings plan? If you're thinking of taking a stab at doing it month to month, it turns out taking the longer, year-long view is the better way to go.
A look at several studies by the Journal of Consumer Research upends some typical advice from many financial planners to budget month to month because it's easier to predict expenses over shorter periods, The New York Times reports.
In one study of 87 college students who predicted expenses on a monthly basis. Some students set monthly diaries, others yearly, and both kept track of true expenses. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (7) | Blog
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