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More National Chocolate Lovers Month: Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Hi, everyone! Another month has flown off the books! And with the end of February comes the end of Chocolate Lovers Month. I have shared a few chocolatey recipes this month: Chocolate Cherry Brownies and Keto Chocolate Mug Cake But I have one more to round out February! This one is CANDY! Chocolate Peanut Clusters For this recipe, a layer of melted milk chocolate provides a nice contrast to the underlying darker bittersweet chocolate underneath. However, you can use any type of melted chocolate you prefer. As written, this recipe is prepared with raw, unsalted peanuts. This option is generally more economical, and it allows more control over the amount…
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To-Do List for Stressful Days
A to-do list for your stressful days, the days where nothing seems to be going right, should not be the same as any other day. The point here is to shift your focus and concentration and make yourself a priority. If you don’t, these days are going to go on for a lot longer than they really need to. Turn Off the News The first thing you should do when you are having a stressful day is to turn the news off. Even if what is causing stress in your life has nothing to do with what is going on in the world, the news can still make a big…
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Are You Having a Heart Attack? Don’t Ignore These Signs
Updated on 2/23/2021 Heart attacks, also medically referred to as myocardial infarctions, are common, but potentially life-threatening events. Every year, nearly 800,000 people in the United States suffer one of these medical emergencies. In the following post, we discuss what happens when someone experiences a heart attack. We also look at what causes such an event and the symptoms he or she might face if affected. What Is A Heart Attack? A heart attack occurs when a blood vessel leading to or situated within the heart is completely blocked. This obstruction results in a loss of blood flow and supply of oxygen to the heart. If the disease process gets…
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Dutch Baby Pancakes
Today is Pancake Day! So I am sharing a pancake recipe or two (or 4)! Dutch Baby Pancakes This is one of the recipes that seems like it is going to much more complicated than it actually is. However, there are a few considerations to keep in mind before you get started… First, the size of your skillet matters in this case. You will need a 10-inch well-seasoned cast-iron or another oven-safe skillet to prepare this recipe as written. In addition, you’ll want to make sure the eggs and milk are at room temperature before using. So plan to let them rest at room temperature for approximately 20-30 minutes before…
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Pistachio-Crusted Salmon with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes
There has been much published about healthy food and diets for a healthy heart. Salmon is one of those foods. With this being American Heart Month, it is a good time to share a tasty salmon recipe.
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Tips for Dealing with Your Negative Feelings (in a healthy way)
Everyone has negative feelings as they are a normal part of your thought process as you go through life. You aren’t trying to prevent them, but learn healthier coping methods. This is especially important if you tend to turn to food or substances to deal with your emotions. Here are some healthier and more constructive ways to deal with negative feelings. Don’t Ignore Them Step number one for dealing with your negative feelings in a healthier way is to not ignore them. When you turn to food or other substances for your negative emotions, you are not resolving them or even accepting them; you are hiding from them. Ignoring what…
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Vitamin C and Heart Health
Vitamin C is a major protective element against many aspects of cardiovascular disease. Numerous experts have studied vitamin C for its ability to improve heart health. It can be helpful in protecting against blood vessel changes and high blood pressure. This vitamin is also helpful in fighting some risk factors that are related to heart disease. Vitamin C for the Prevention of Plaque Build-Up Many experts across the globe have acknowledged the power of this super antioxidant in helping to prevent degenerative heart disease. We have all heard about the dangers of plaque buildup in arteries which can contribute to heart attack and strokes. Evidence suggests that Vitamin C may…
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Keto Chocolate Mug Cake
Here is another recipe for Chocolate Lovers Month — Keto Chocolate Mug Cake. Mug cakes are always cool — they don’t take that long to make and you can make just enough for you! No extra dessert lurking around the house — calling your name at all times of the day. Especially when you are not supposed to be eating all those sweets… And this mug cake is keto!
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is going to be different for a lot of couples this year. You may be locked down at home with your loved one. You could be having a Zoom date from across town. Or you could be communicating from long distances… Hopefully, this pandemic will be ending soon and everyone will be able to enjoy this holiday in a manner that is closer to normal. But we have to get there first. Valentine Day Stay-In Ideas What are you doing for Valentine’s Day this year? We are hanging out at home and ordering Indian Food. Next year will be the 20th Valentine’s Day since we got married, so…
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How to Start a Happiness Journal
A happiness journal is similar to other journals in that you write down all your thoughts and feelings, with one difference – you only write down what brings you happiness. You want this journal to be completely positive, used only for good things that happen, happy thoughts, and moments that have brought you joy. Here are some tips for starting a happiness journal of your own. Choose a Happiness Journal That Brings You Joy and Peace Don’t just dig through your current notebooks and journals and find one you haven’t used yet. A happiness journal needs to inspire the feelings you hope to get from using it. You should feel…
