Nov 13, 2007 -
http://curezone.com/blogs/fm.asp?i=973779
1. Kill grass on walks and driveways. Pour full strength on unwanted grass.
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Aug 31, 2009 -
Since we're all product junkies, what product or line of product are your beauty staples
Mine:
Essential Oils (Virgin Coconut oil, EVOO, Vitamin E oil, Avocado Oil, Peppermint Oil, Ylang Ylang, Tea Tree, Safflower, Almond, Jojoba,)
Pure unrefine Shea Butter
Aubrey Organic Conditioners,
John Master's Organic No' Poo & Conditioner
Deva Curlz No'poo & Coditioner
Giovanni's Organic's Vitamin & Protein Conditioner, Leave In Conditioner, Sugar body scrubs
MAC
Baking Soda
Apple Cider Vinegar
Tea Tree and lavendar soap bar
Burt's Bee lip balm and Milk bath
Yes To Carrot's Mud Hair Mask
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Dec 25, 2007 -
Keeping your hair healthy and beautiful does not have to cost a fortune.
In fact, with just a few common household ingredients, you can give your hair a deep moisturising treatment, give yourself subtle highlights or prevent dandruff.
Here is a list of homemade hair treatments and hair care products.
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Apr 14, 2009 -
Yes ladies and gents, baking soda, isn't just for cooking. It has many uses for your beauty regiments. Now if a person was to ever to grocery shopping with me, they would see me stock piling on the this miracle item.
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Sep 21, 2007 -
Apple Cider Braised Greens
From Good Housekeeping Magazine November 2006
1 1/2 pounds mustard greens
1 1/2 pounds collard greens
1 1/2 pounds Swiss chard
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 1/4 cups apple cider
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Salt
2 red cooking apples such as Gala or Rome Beauty, unpeeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
Directions
1. Remove stems from mustard greens; discard stems. Trim stem ends from collard greens and Swiss chard; remove stems from leaves.
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Oct 11, 2007 -
Ingredients:
• 1-1/4 cups shredded green or red cabbage
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet red peppers
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons nonfat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• Pinch of ground black pepper
• 1-1/4 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 pound turkey breast tenders
• 1 cup chopped scallions
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium ketchup
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce
• 6 sesame seed sandwich buns
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Directions:
To make the creamy coleslaw: In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, red peppers, and onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, sugar, vinegar, celery seeds, basil, and black pepper. Pour over the cabbage and toss to coat.
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Aug 04, 2007 -
Most respectable sauces made at home and some of the better bottled sauces achieve a balance of sweet, sour, spicy, and salty. Don't forget to add what really sets a great sauce apart...which is whatever your favorite flavor is!!
Here is a breakdown:
SWEET:
granulated sugar
light or dark brown sugar
cinnamon
honey
molasses
maple syrup
hoisin sauce
coke or pepsi
corn syrup (eww, I don't like that one though)
SOUR:
distilled vinegar
cider vinegar
red or white wine vinegar
balsamic vinegar
rice wine vinegar
lemon or lime juice
mustard (this is actually very tasty and a great tenderizer)
the juice from a pickle or relish jar
capers
SPICY:
hot sauces
fresh or dried chiles
black pepper
cayenne pepper
crushed red pepper flakes
horseradish
SALTY:
kosher or sea salt
soy sauce (careful with this one)
fish sauce
Worcestershire sauce
olives
anchovies
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Creamy and cool, macaroni salad is a perennial summer favorite.
Serves: 6 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Ingredients:
2/3 cup dry whole-wheat fusilli
2/3 cup dry regular fusilli
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
2 medium carrots, grated
1/2 red or yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
3 scallions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
Cook fusilli for 10 minutes, or until al dente.
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Apr 07, 2008 -
Fergie has revealed the diet secret behind her fit physique - she downs shots of vinegar.
The pop star’s trainer Natasha Kufa passed on the tip, claiming the vinegar flushes out fat in the colon and helps the body digest food. It also reportedly cuts out cravings.
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Jul 18, 2008 -
Take iron-rich lean beef to another level by topping this steak with cantaloupe, one of the best sources of vitamin A, a nutrient that keeps your skin and eyes at their healthiest.
Ingredients:
1 large cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and diced
1 medium red onion, diced
1 cup Italian parsley, chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped 2 tbsp white balsamic (or cider) vinegar
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 lb flank steaks
2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Toss cantaloupe, onion, parsley, mint, vinegar and oil in a bowl. Set aside.
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