Great ANYTIME dish that adds to any planned menu.  Don’t miss making Moroccan Carrots for your guests!  Best if marinaded overnight and serrved the next day to allow all the flavors to come together. 1 pound (half kilogram) of carrots. (Ends removed  and quartered) 2 Liters of Boiling Water 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1-2 Tablespoon Vinegar (white) 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tsp Cumin 1/2 tsp Ginger 1/2 tsp Paprika 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper Clean carrots and remove ends.  Quarter the c... Read Full Story

Summertime, Laughter, Memories, Mixed Drinks!!!! HAVE FUN….but  Before drinking, Always eat first (food higher in fat absorb alcohol,  like cheese, or chip/dip, so that the alcohol doesn’t go directly to the brain) . Sangria should be refrigerated 24 hours before serving.  Any soda drink, or sugar added 30-60 minutes before serving.     Carrafe or bottle must accomodate about 4 liters of liquid. 3 Peaches peeled, pitted and diced. 2 Apples peeled, cored and diced 1 cup Cherries pi... Read Full Story

The aroma of freshly ground coffee beans and the  sound of  milk being frothed at the cappuccino maker, beckons many of the  sleep deprived population to stumble from their homes into coffee shops everywhere.  Caffiene is the one energy product that so many will not split hairs over, but instead will readily agree to, that “IT” gets us through our morning.   So, great news for Starbucks cliental and frequentor’s of local cafe`s, “You can have your cappuccino and drink ... Read Full Story

What To Look For In A Fish Oil Supplement  Your fish oil must list the specific species of fish used to make the oil. Salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines and anchovies are the richest sources. Your fish oil must contain omega 3 fatty acids – not just “fish oil”. It should list the total amount of EPA and DHA on the label. The average intake of total EPA and DHA should be around350mg-500mg which is roughly 2-3 capsules per day. The fish used for the oil should be health screene... Read Full Story

A word on the importance of vitamins and minerals, “vitamins cannot effectively work in our bodies without the correct balance of minerals.”  How one maybe feeling, or the business  the of day may alter their total adequate nutritional intake.   Did you know without certain minerals consumed in our diet that blood production, bone growth, organ function, and vessel stability would be altered?  In other words a well balanced diet must be ingested.  For example; calcium is needed fo... Read Full Story

1Ib Self Raising Flour  4 Teaspoons of Baking Powder 4 ozs of Margarine (will try with Butter next time Kim) Rub all of the above ingredients together finely. Then add 2 ozs of Sugar 6 ozs of Sultanas   Mix the above together With a fork add approximately half a pint of milk - slowly to make a soft dough - add more flour if too wet. Roll out onto a flat surface - about quarter of an inch thickness Cut out into individual rounds and glaze top with a beaten egg (but not for Ricardo!!) P... Read Full Story

MINERALS are an important part of our daily diet. Did you know that without certain minerals consumed in our diet that we risk changes in blood production, bone growth, organ function, and vessel stability? While only 5% of the human body is made up of mineral matter, they are critical to keeping the blood and tissue fluids from either becoming too acid or too alkaline.  Minerals allow other nutrients to pass into the bloodstream, which aids in the transportation of nutrients to the cells and... Read Full Story

Carb o hydrate =  Carbon and hydration for the body.   Carbohydrates are also known as saccharides, or simple sugars, they are: lactose, fructose, cellulose, lactose and glucose.  These sugars are not the white table sugar (sucrose) that most of us are familiar with, but instead come from plants or milk, which provide us with daily energy. Fruits and vegetables provide our bodies with: nutrients, water and energy.  Their sugar group is fructose and cellulose. Whole grains are critical for B V... Read Full Story

Roasted Red Pepper and Carrot Soup Serves 4-6 Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 30 minutes   Various methods may be used for roasting peppers: under oven broiler, heat oven to 250 C / 500 F, or grilled.   3 large Red Peppers (quartered and deseeded) 10 Carrots (peeled and roughly chopped) 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil 2 Onions peeled and diced Pinch of ground Cinnamon 1.8 Liters Vegetable Stock Juice of 1 lime 4 teaspoons Creme Fraiche Paprika   Preparation 15 minutes Place peppers on flat p... Read Full Story

Vitamin B’s strongly impact the entire body and are therefore a critical part of ones daily dietary intake. Vitamin B is critical for neuro functions, metabolisom which controls and regulates the body and equally important, energy production. Listed below are the benefits that the body receives from from this important vitamin. Increase mood stability  Creates energy and reduces headaches, (B-2) Increase blood circulation and is a vessel dilator (B-3). Reduce depression and stress (B-5... Read Full Story