Saturday, July 30, 2011

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Friday, July 29, 2011

The Help

The HelpThe Help

Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program
The Help is about a young white woman in the early 1960s in Mississippi who becomes interested in the plight of the black ladies' maids that every family has working for them. She writes their stories about mistreatment, abuse and heartbreaks of working in white families' homes, all just before the Civil Rights revolution. That is the story in a nutshell - but it is so much more than just stories. ....

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

There's Lead in Your Lipstick-- by Gillian Deacon


The title? The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found 61% of lipsticks tested contained detectable levels of lead, but none included lead as an ingredient on the label.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Quinoa & Blueberry Breakfast

1 cup Eden Foods Organic Quinoa


1 1/2 tablespoon Swanson Organic Coconut Oil

1 cup Eden Foods Organic Dried Blueberries

3 cups cold water
1/2 teaspoon Swanson Organic Ground Cinnamon

3 tablespoons packed Swanson Organic Date Sugar

1/4 cup skim milk



"Quinoa's natural saponin coating must be removed before it's ready for cooking. While the common method is to soak and wash excessively with water, Eden Foods Quinoa is mechanically de-saponized. This superior method best preserves flavor and nutrients. If using a brand other than Eden Foods quinoa, check the label for instructions before cooking."

In a large skillet, combine 1 cup of water with blueberries and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until water evaporates. Add in 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the date sugar. Stir until blueberries are soft and begin to caramelize, about 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
Rinse and drain quinoa. Add quinoa and 2 cups of cold water to medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low, cover pan tightly and allow quinoa to simmer for 10 minutes. When quinoa is cooked (a little tail will appear on each piece), remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar, cinnamon and milk; stir to combine. Fold in the blueberries. Garnish with your favorite nuts or coconut flakes.

Makes 6 servings. Serving size 2/3 cup.

Nutritional Breakdown (per serving):

Calories 277, Fat 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sodium 27 mg, Carbohydrates 49 grams, Fiber 11 grams

Available through Swanson Health Products

Friday, July 15, 2011

Cooking for Geeks

Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Hacks, and Good FoodCooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Hacks, and Good Food
Product Description


Are you the innovative type, the cook who marches to a different drummer -- used to expressing your creativity instead of just following recipes? Are you interested in the science behind what happens to food while it's cooking? Do you want to learn what makes a recipe work so you can improvise and create your own unique dish?



More than just a cookbook, Cooking for Geeks applies your curiosity to discovery, inspiration, and invention in the kitchen. Why is medium-rare steak so popular? Why do we bake some things at 350 F/175 C and others at 375 F/190 C? And how quickly does a pizza cook if we overclock an oven to 1,000 F/540 C? Author and cooking geek Jeff Potter provides the answers and offers a unique take on recipes -- from the sweet (a "mean" chocolate chip cookie) to the savory (duck confit sugo).



This book is an excellent and intriguing resource for anyone who wants to experiment with cooking, even if you don't consider yourself a geek.



Initialize your kitchen and calibrate your tools

Learn about the important reactions in cooking, such as protein denaturation, Maillard reactions, and caramelization, and how they impact the foods we cook

Play with your food using hydrocolloids and sous vide cooking

Gain firsthand insights from interviews with researchers, food scientists, knife experts, chefs, writers, and more, including author Harold McGee, TV personality Adam Savage, chemist Hervé This, and xkcd

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Beach Folding Chairs

Australia's Premium Quality Beach Umbrellas, Beach Folding Chairs, Beach Tents and more

The genuine Beach Bum oversized beach chair with cup holder and zippered side pouch... folds flat for easy stow and carry.