Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1-1/2 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 2-1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup chopped sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
I hope you had a chance to try a honeybell orange. Every year my friends’ mom send up a carton to her and she is always kind enough to share it with us at work!!! Thanks, Jill, love you. As you can see from the video, the honeybell was so sweet, I choked. The moral is don’t try to talk while eating a honeybell, just enjoy it. P.S. I found a pit, so be careful.
Yes, there are toxins in the air around us, but there’s a simple way to cut down on them — without a HEPA filter. According to the Wall Street Journal, “a growing body of global research is showing plants can reduce dust particles and contaminants, such as formaldehyde and benzene, that come from cigarette smoke, paint, furniture, building materials, and other sources.” What’s more, a recent study cited in the London Daily Mail found that potted plants in offices reduced fatigue, stress, dry throats, headaches, coughs, and dry skin among workers. Which plants are best for keeping you healthy? Here are a few good ones for both desks and bigger spaces — culled from the Wall Street Journal and easywaystogogreen.com
1. Mother-in-Law’s Tongue – my favorite
Hardy with tall, blade-shaped leaves, it can tolerate low light and will survive irregular watering. Perfect for black-thumbed couch-potatoes.
An attractive option with a tropical look, it may droop in bright sun. It’s mildly toxic when ingested, so avoid it if you have curious pets or toddlers.
Glossy, deep green foliage makes this bushy plant particularly appealing. Look for species from Hawaii, and don’t be tempted to overwater, which can cause leaves to develop brown and yellow spots.
An easy hanging plant to grow and maintain, this species is named for its long, thin leaves that resemble spider legs. Poisonous to cats.
The ficus tree can survive for years. Keep it out of direct sunlight and cold drafts, water it, and mist its leaves. Repot every other year.
A spot near a sheer-curtained window with bright, indirect sunlight is ideal for this popular plant. Keep it moist in the growing season.
For maximum impact, set this long-fronded plant on a pedestal or in a hanging basket in bright, indirect sunlight.
Large folliage surfaces produce the most oxygen. Grow some fresh air.
The winter does great damage to our nails and hands. At least my nails and hands. My hands are always washing something and even when I use gloves my nails just don’t survive what I put them through. Nails just look gross…
Now that I found buffing nails by Dead Sea Premier my hands are looking GOOD!!
I love ordering the cream cheese and lox platter at a diner. I really enjoy piling everything on the platter onto the two halves of bagel and savoring every bite = big bites. My daughter looks at me and says “Really, Mom?”. but my grandchildren cheer me on!!! Have to admit, I can’t seem to convince them to give it a try – not yet anyway.
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