Oh yeah, after that time I got hooked on drinking hibiscus tea, both hot and iced. Again my blood pressure plummeted! You should see if you like it if you've never tried- it's got a great fruity taste, and kinda tart. One of the home rememedies for keeping blood pressure in check
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I just improvised a lentil loaf. It's been a long time since I've made a loaf and don't remember the consistency of pouring into the pan
It was thick, but definitely pourable. I added bulgar wheat to the excess water from cooking the lentils, and 3 tablespoons ground flax. The bulgar wasn't completely cooked when I put it into pan, I don't think. Tasted great!
It was thick, but definitely pourable. I added bulgar wheat to the excess water from cooking the lentils, and 3 tablespoons ground flax. The bulgar wasn't completely cooked when I put it into pan, I don't think. Tasted great!
Here's my answer to how thick a lentil loaf should be before putting it in pan- not pourable
I knew better, but I cooked the lentils in broth and didn't want to drain any- thought I used enough bulgar to soak it up, should have used breadcrumbs when I realized it was still pourable.
Morale of story- lentil loaf should be thick enough to have to spoon into pan, not pour
Edit: The glass loaf pan took an hour baking at 375 F. , uncovered for the second half, then it cooled in the oven. Once it was completely cool it was the firmest loaf i ever made!
I knew better, but I cooked the lentils in broth and didn't want to drain any- thought I used enough bulgar to soak it up, should have used breadcrumbs when I realized it was still pourable.
Morale of story- lentil loaf should be thick enough to have to spoon into pan, not pour
Edit: The glass loaf pan took an hour baking at 375 F. , uncovered for the second half, then it cooled in the oven. Once it was completely cool it was the firmest loaf i ever made!
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Is catnip ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET?
I heard/read about that quite some time ago. I was reminded of it again when I was mixing up my "bug spray" (essential oils) & suddenly remembered an can of catnip spray I had purchased long ago (my kitty died four years ago this coming August, so it's older than that... and he never liked it so it's practically a whole can).... I looked for it, then recalled I had brought it to Jerry's. As far as I know he's never used it & it's still in one of the back rooms somewhere. As an aerosol-type spray, that might be better for the porch....
This part was a little disconcerting: LMAO
I heard/read about that quite some time ago. I was reminded of it again when I was mixing up my "bug spray" (essential oils) & suddenly remembered an can of catnip spray I had purchased long ago (my kitty died four years ago this coming August, so it's older than that... and he never liked it so it's practically a whole can).... I looked for it, then recalled I had brought it to Jerry's. As far as I know he's never used it & it's still in one of the back rooms somewhere. As an aerosol-type spray, that might be better for the porch....
This part was a little disconcerting:
That would, uh... yeah, that would certainly suck, alright....
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These 7 Easy Energy-Saving Hacks Can Save Consumers Hundreds of Dollars Every Year: So Why Aren't Americans Doing Them?
For the record, I hate the term "hack" when used in place of tip, hint, idea, or suggestion....
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For the record, I hate the term "hack" when used in place of tip, hint, idea, or suggestion....
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Um, if you disconnect your DVR, it won't record anything or play back what you recorded. Recording stuff off your TV and then playing it back is the entire point of a DVR.
We started to flush the toilet only when "necessary" and my water and sewer went way down!
I'm still undecided how they say a dishwasher uses less energy than hand washing. Is that assuming you fill the sink for a soak and then run the water the whole time? I do not. My dishwasher is newer, small, and takes at least an hour start to finish. I use it on occasion, but usually wash as I go
I'm still undecided how they say a dishwasher uses less energy than hand washing. Is that assuming you fill the sink for a soak and then run the water the whole time? I do not. My dishwasher is newer, small, and takes at least an hour start to finish. I use it on occasion, but usually wash as I go
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Here’s The 8 Best And Worst Sugar Substitutes For Your Health
https://www.simplemost.com/worst-and-best-sugar-subs-your-for-health/
I mentioned I'm gonna lay off the beverage I always get that has sucralose (Splenda).... I was looking up beverages with Stevia, then I saw this: Stevia Side Effects: Nervous System & Psychological
Was looking at what Kroger had, then Googling info... I think I'm gonna try Izze. Yeah, it's got a hint of sugar, but it's organic cane sugar. I can live with that. I'll buy a single of the mandarin-lime flavor and see how I like it....
https://www.simplemost.com/worst-and-best-sugar-subs-your-for-health/
I mentioned I'm gonna lay off the beverage I always get that has sucralose (Splenda).... I was looking up beverages with Stevia, then I saw this: Stevia Side Effects: Nervous System & Psychological
Was looking at what Kroger had, then Googling info... I think I'm gonna try Izze. Yeah, it's got a hint of sugar, but it's organic cane sugar. I can live with that. I'll buy a single of the mandarin-lime flavor and see how I like it....
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Huh. The one in the can was a freebie at a store and it had stevia. I looked them up- the can is called 'fusion '. Those are so darn expensive! And the bottled raspberry watermelon sounds really good!
I guess I'll stick with making lemonade and iced teas
Have you ever had hibiscus iced tea? Or should I say, teasan? Sounds like something you'd like. It's kinda fruity and tart
I guess I'll stick with making lemonade and iced teas
Have you ever had hibiscus iced tea? Or should I say, teasan? Sounds like something you'd like. It's kinda fruity and tart
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I'm not really a tea fan.... if I were to drink it, it would be strong, unsweetened, unflavored, and on ice.
Jer & I tried the Izze thing tonight... nope. LOL
Oh yeah--unsweetened, and it's got enough flavor on it's own! It's the hibiscus flowers--I'm not really a tea fan.... if I were to drink it, it would be strong, unsweetened, unflavored, and on ice.
Jer & I tried the Izze thing tonight... nope. LOL
but not 'flowery' tasting at all, kinda tart and kinda berry. The tea bags I have are hibiscus and rosehips. High in vitamin C and good for keeping blood pressure in check
I'm not really a tea fan.... if I were to drink it, it would be strong, unsweetened, unflavored, and on ice.
Jer & I tried the Izze thing tonight... nope. LOL
Have you ever tried roobis or honeybush? Neither is a true tea, but I like them both, either hot or cold.
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I was just leafing through the Sierra Club mag on the kitchen table, saw an ad for this....
I'd like to find some of these! I have a feeling I'll have to break down & order them, though.
They've got cool stuff! I hope they do well & expand & expand their product line... Right on!
Home | If You Care
I'd like to find some of these! I have a feeling I'll have to break down & order them, though. They've got cool stuff! I hope they do well & expand & expand their product line... Right on!
Home | If You Care
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Acrylamide in Food and How to Avoid It - Health Ambition
I adore potato chips, I drink fresh-ground dark-roast coffee everyday, and I'm still a smoker.... I'm totally screwed. 
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I adore potato chips, I drink fresh-ground dark-roast coffee everyday, and I'm still a smoker.... I'm totally screwed. LOL
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