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| Preparing for Baby : Essential First Clothes |
| When shopping for baby outfits, make sure you choose clothes in complementary colors so individual items can be easily mixed and matched. If you need to make a quick change, you won’t have to replace the whole ensemble. |
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| Eating Wisely: Bright Flavors (Part 2) |
| A drizzle of flavored vinegar, a squeeze of lime or lemon juice – bright, acidic ingredients like these are one of the reasons that dishes prepared for you on retreat sing with flavor. |
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| Eating Wisely: Bright Flavors (Part 1) |
| Eating well on a retreat fells effortless and satisfying, thanks to the thought and care out into every meal. But even amid your regular routine and responsibilities, you can create the conditions for the kind of easy, delicious, healthful eating you enjoy on a retreat by applying some of the principles of retreat-center chefs to your own cooking. |
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| Organic: Everything you want and nothing you don't |
| A growing body of research is showing that organic fruits and vegetable are more nutritious than heir nonorganic counterparts. Studies have found organic fruits and vegetables to contain up to 30% more antioxidants. Research has also shown organic milk to have more omega-3 fatty acids. |
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| The Magic Of Music |
| We all hear about “going green,” but it’s hard to know what we can do to truly make a difference – not to mention the cost and time commitment. To help, we’re put together an easy plan: make one (really!) simple change each day for a week, and you’ll be on your way to a safer, greener way of life. |
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| Spring Greening A Simple 7 Day Plan |
| We all hear about “going green,” but it’s hard to know what we can do to truly make a difference – not to mention the cost and time commitment. To help, we’re put together an easy plan: make one (really!) simple change each day for a week, and you’ll be on your way to a safer, greener way of life. |
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| Jessica Alba's {natural talent} |
| “I’m so sorry!” Jessica Alba is late – and looks frazzled. “My washing machine exploded and my 3-year-old fell down the stairs wearing my high heels. We had to have a chat about why we don’t wear heels on the stairs.” |
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| Baby Steps – The Truth About Milestones |
| As your 17-month-old becomes more mobile, he won’t want to be defined. The little guy who was content to watch the world pass by his stroller would now rather get our and push (which is a challenge when you can’t see over the top). |
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| A Little Dirt Won't Hurt |
| Pair that with past research that says the germs and microorganism that enter a baby’s body actually help build a strong immune system, and you may be wondering just how much “dirt” your baby should encounter. |
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| Stock up on memory-boosting foods |
| With a simple diet tweaks, you can say goodbye to foggy brain and forgetfulness, and boost your long-term brain health, too. Lifestyle factors such as caffeine, alcohol, stress, fatigue and depression are all linked to short-term memory loss as well as old-age illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. |
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| ‘My Husband Tricked Me Into A Fitness Holiday!’ |
| In August 2010, my husband and I discussed booking a holiday to relax and unwind. Bob went ahead and booked our two-week trip to Mexico for March 2011 and I was thrilled to have something to look forward to |
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| Baby Basics : Stimulating your Baby - Meeting milestones |
| Almost as soon as your baby is born he will respond to stimulation and enjoy interacting with you. There is plenty of research to suggest that playing with your baby, singing to him, and talking to him can encourage healthy cognitive development and provide the foundation for his budding social skills. |
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| Baby Basics : Vacations and Trips |
| One of the greatest things about new babies is that they are very portable, and many new parents like to take advantage of maternity and paternity leaves to go a little farther afield. Start preparing before you pack by making a list of all the things you need to take, including the items here. |
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| Baby Basics : Bathing your Baby |
| Although it may sound straightforward, bathing a reluctant, slippery baby can be a challenging experience. The best advice is to make bathing a part of your baby’s regular routine, and she’ll soon get used to it, and even come to enjoy it—as will you. |
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| Traditional Cooking Chemicals (part 7) - Alcohol - Vanilla Extract |
| A number of organic compounds that provide aromas in food are readily dissolved in ethanol but not in water. You will invariably encounter dishes where alcohol is used for its chemical properties, either as a medium to carry flavors or as a tool for making flavors in the food available in sufficient quantity for your olfactory system to notice. |
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| The Sugar Blockers (Part 2) |
| Both fruits and vegetables contain soluble fiber, but vegetables block sugar more effectively because they contain more fiber and less sugar. Remember not to cook the vegetables too tender, let boil them until soft and keep all soluble fiber. |
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| The Sugar Blockers (Part 1) |
| We all face many difficulties in resisting alarm rate of pasta and sweets. Use the following seven principles to explore the power of the foods that can slow down the sugar absorption in a natural way for you to eat your favorite food comfortably. |
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| Traditional Cooking Chemicals (part 6) - Mozzarella Cheese |
| American string cheese is really mozzarella cheese that’s been formed into long, skinny logs. Other countries make string cheese using goat or sheep’s milk, sometimes adding in cumin seeds and other spices, and often braid several thin strands together. |
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| Warm Apple Crisp |
| Sprinkle Topping evenly over apples, pressing down lightly. Return dish to oven and bake 25 minutes, or until top is crisp and browned and Filling is bubbly. |
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| Turkey Tetrazzini recipe |
| Push vegetables to outskirts of pan, creating well in center. Add flour to well, pour 1 cup broth over flour and whisk vigorously to form thick paste. Slowly start to bring vegetables into paste, then stir to thoroughly combine. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. |
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| Tuna Au Poivre |
| To 2-quart saucepan, add 2 cups water, lentils, and ½ teaspoon salt; heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Drain lentils and return to pan; cover to keep warm. |
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| Tangerine Chicken Stir-Fry |
| Cook rice as label directs. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet on medium-high, heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil until hot. Add tangerine peel and cook 1 minute, or until lightly browned. With tongs or slotted spoon, transfer peel to large bowl. |
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| Stuffed Pork Chops |
| In large skillet or Dutch oven on low, cook bacon slowly, until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp; remove with slotted spoon to paper towel to drain. Discard all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings from skillet. |
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| Strawberry Shortcakes |
| In food processor with knife blade attached, pulse oats until coarsely ground. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 3 tablespoons sugar. Pulse until combined. |
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| Living Large In Small Spaces |
| Several years ago, film student Christopher Smith saw a magazine cover that caught his eye. The auspicious image – a smiling Washintonian named Dee Wiliams, relaxing in her 84-square-foot house - was filed away in his mental Roledex. |
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| Be The Partner You Wish To Have |
| In our quest for wholeness, we often try to make up for our internal emptiness by seeking completion in another. Many of us have taken this to an extreme, believing that fulfillment is only possible in the arms of a soul mate. |
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| Super-Crunchy Chicken Breasts |
| Line baking sheet with nonstick foil. In shallow pie plate or bowl, combine cornflake crumbs, paprika, thyme, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. |
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| Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie |
| In 1 large bowl with peel, combine strawberries, rhubarb, and granulated sugar until well mixed. To small bowl with juice, add cornstarch; stir until well mixed. Stir juice mixture into fruit mixture until well combined. Pour into 9-inch glass or ceramic pie plate; spread tilling in even layer. |
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| Spaghetti Squash Puttanesca |
| Place squash in 9-inch glass pie plate and pierce 6 times with sharp knife. Microwave on High 5 to 6 minutes per pound, about 20 minutes, or until squash is tender when pierced with knife. Cool 10 minutes. |
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