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Dec 22, 2010

75 Safe and Effective Herbal Remedies

 From Herb Companion Newsletter
Before going to the big guns of pharmaceutical drugs,
consider trying some of nature's gentler,
less expensive alternatives.
Don't underestimate the power of high-science, low-side-effect plant medicine.


Did you know that you can grow natural remedies in your backyard? Doctor's are increasingly open to recommending nondrug alternatives given reasonable evidence of safety and effectiveness. However, many medical authorities still disparage medicinal herbs. We address herbal critic's four main accusations and discuss why we disagree.
Read the original article  to learn why we strongly believe that herbs can be effective, safe, regulated and just as strong. If you would like to try herbs instead of drugs, check out our chart—it's a great place to start looking for remedies backed up by strong clinical evidence of their efficacy.
Click here for the original article, 75 Safe and Effective Herbal Remedies.
Don't forget to check out our chart that outlines 75 herbal remedies: Herbal Remedies for Common Ailments.



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75 Safe and Effective Herbal Remedies

 From Herb Companion Newsletter
Before going to the big guns of pharmaceutical drugs,
consider trying some of nature's gentler,
less expensive alternatives.
Don't underestimate the power of high-science, low-side-effect plant medicine.


Did you know that you can grow natural remedies in your backyard? Doctor's are increasingly open to recommending nondrug alternatives given reasonable evidence of safety and effectiveness. However, many medical authorities still disparage medicinal herbs. We address herbal critic's four main accusations and discuss why we disagree.
Read the original article  to learn why we strongly believe that herbs can be effective, safe, regulated and just as strong. If you would like to try herbs instead of drugs, check out our chart—it's a great place to start looking for remedies backed up by strong clinical evidence of their efficacy.
Click here for the original article, 75 Safe and Effective Herbal Remedies.
Don't forget to check out our chart that outlines 75 herbal remedies: Herbal Remedies for Common Ailments.



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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Colds


This was found in the Woman's Day Website

Find out fascinating facts about your runny nose and sore throat

A sniffle, a sneeze—you know all about the common cold, right? Or do you? We scoured the latest research and talked to... Read Full Story
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Colds


This was found in the Woman's Day Website

Find out fascinating facts about your runny nose and sore throat

A sniffle, a sneeze—you know all about the common cold, right? Or do you? We scoured the latest research and talked to... Read Full Story
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Dec 20, 2010

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Learn to care for your Poinsettias
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Poinsettia Care in the Home

Here at the Paul Ecke Ranch, we've been researching, breeding and selling the world's finest poinsettias for over 75 years! So, we like to think that we know something about how to select the best poinsettias for display in your home.
We've put together some tips to help you choose the perfect poinsettia
for your holiday decorating.
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Poinsettia Care in the Home

Here at the Paul Ecke Ranch, we've been researching, breeding and selling the world's finest poinsettias for over 75 years! So, we like to think that we know something about how to select the best poinsettias for display in your home.
We've put together some tips to help you choose the perfect poinsettia
for your holiday decorating.
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Poinsettia Care in the Home

Here at the Paul Ecke Ranch, we've been researching, breeding and selling the world's finest poinsettias for over 75 years! So, we like to think that we know something about how to select the best poinsettias for display in your home.
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Poinsettia Care in the Home

Here at the Paul Ecke Ranch, we've been researching, breeding and selling the world's finest poinsettias for over 75 years! So, we like to think that we know something about how to select the best poinsettias for display in your home.
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Dec 19, 2010

Christmas buffet


Italian Confetti Pasta Salad

By: Jeri Mortinson 
"This recipe is so easy to make, and always such a hit! It is great for backyard barbecues. For best results, chill overnight."
Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 cups colored rotini pasta
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water, and drain.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and garlic until well several hours. Stir gently before serving.blended. Mix in basil. Add pasta, tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives; fold gently until mixed. Chill

    Red Potato Salad with Sour Cream and Chives

     

    By: Jen 
    "This is a delicious creamy potato salad recipe. Fresh chives add the perfect touch."

    Ingredients

    • 6 large red potatoes
    • 1/2 cup sour cream
    • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
    • 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ground black pepper to taste

    Directions

    1. Scrub potatoes (don't peel). If large, cut in half or in quarters. Boil potatoes in their skins until fork-tender. Drain, dry and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
    2. In a salad bowl, combine the potatoes, sour cream, yogurt, and chives; toss gently to coat. Add salt, and pepper to taste; refrigerate until chilled.

    Nutritional Information open nutritional information

    Amount Per Serving  Calories: 206 | Total Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg 
    serves 10

  4. Tomato rice soup is made with crushed tomatoes, water or chicken broth, celery, parsley, bay leaf, and other seasoning.

    Cook Time: 25 minutes

    Total Time: 25 minutes

    Ingredients:

  5. 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) tomatoes, or 1 quart home-canned tomatoes, crushed
  6. 2 cups water or chicken broth
  7. 1/4 cup chopped celery with leaves
  8. chopped fresh parsley
  9. 1/2 bay leaf, crumbled
  10. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  11. 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  12. 1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice

Preparation:

Bring tomatoes, water and seasonings to a boil in a large saucepan. Add rice and cook 25 minutes or until rice is tender. Taste and add more salt and pepper to taste. Tomato Rice Soup serves 4.
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    Christmas buffet


    Italian Confetti Pasta Salad

    By: Jeri Mortinson 
    "This recipe is so easy to make, and always such a hit! It is great for backyard barbecues. For best results, chill overnight."
    Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
    • 2 cups colored rotini pasta
    • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
    • 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
    • 1/2 cup sliced black olives

    Directions

    1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water, and drain.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and garlic until well several hours. Stir gently before serving.blended. Mix in basil. Add pasta, tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives; fold gently until mixed. Chill

      Red Potato Salad with Sour Cream and Chives

       

      By: Jen 
      "This is a delicious creamy potato salad recipe. Fresh chives add the perfect touch."

      Ingredients

      • 6 large red potatoes
      • 1/2 cup sour cream
      • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
      • 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
      • 1 teaspoon salt
      • ground black pepper to taste

      Directions

      1. Scrub potatoes (don't peel). If large, cut in half or in quarters. Boil potatoes in their skins until fork-tender. Drain, dry and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
      2. In a salad bowl, combine the potatoes, sour cream, yogurt, and chives; toss gently to coat. Add salt, and pepper to taste; refrigerate until chilled.

      Nutritional Information open nutritional information

      Amount Per Serving  Calories: 206 | Total Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg 
      serves 10

    4. Tomato rice soup is made with crushed tomatoes, water or chicken broth, celery, parsley, bay leaf, and other seasoning.

      Cook Time: 25 minutes

      Total Time: 25 minutes

      Ingredients:

    5. 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) tomatoes, or 1 quart home-canned tomatoes, crushed
    6. 2 cups water or chicken broth
    7. 1/4 cup chopped celery with leaves
    8. chopped fresh parsley
    9. 1/2 bay leaf, crumbled
    10. 1/2 teaspoon salt
    11. 1/8 teaspoon pepper
    12. 1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice

    Preparation:

    Bring tomatoes, water and seasonings to a boil in a large saucepan. Add rice and cook 25 minutes or until rice is tender. Taste and add more salt and pepper to taste. Tomato Rice Soup serves 4.
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      You Can Help Birds Build Their Bird Nest

      Bird Nest




      Have you ever found an old bird nest?
      Did you a take a close look?
      You will be amazed at what you find.


      Birds will use many things to build a nest. A few of the odd items that I have found are:
      • spider
      • flower petals
      • butterfly wings
      Bird nests are simple, but also an amazing example of engineering. Consider that birds will primarily use only their beaks for construction.

      So what can you do to help?
      A good start is providing bird food, fresh water and bird house or nest box.
      After mounting the nest box, place some wood chips in the bottom. Some birds will use the chips to start their nests; others will build on top them. Be careful to use only natural wood chips with no stain or coloring added.

      Here are some other materials that you can provide:

      • Dried grass
      • Yarn
      • Spanish moss (available in most garden centers)
      • Dog hair (that's right, dog hair)
      • Human hair
      • Short strips of cotton fabric
      • String
      • Pine needles
      • Feathers
      • Short thin twigs


      All items, such as yarn and cloth, should be around 3 to 4 inches long. Long strands may entangle adult birds and nestlings and cause them to be strangled.

      It is very important not to offer plastic or nylon in any form, including fishing line. Once you have gathered the materials that you will be using, get an empty suet feeder. Then put as many items as you can into the basket and hang it near your bird nest box.


      Bird nest building can take from a week to several weeks. Be sure to keep the basket full.

      Providing the right nest box and nesting materials will help the wild birds, with nest construction. But there is more that you can do.

      Consider how hard the parent birds must work to build their nest. They will make a thousand or more trips while searching for materials. All of this work uses a lot of energy. You need to make sure to keep your bird feeders full during the nest-building season, which lasts from early spring until late summer.

      Including your children in this project will be a lot of fun. They will be fascinated seeing the parent birds pulling the materials from the suet basket and taking them into your bird house.

      At the end of the season, once the birds have left the nest, you will need to clean out your nest box. Everyone can enjoy inspecting the nest to see how the materials were used in the construction.
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      You Can Help Birds Build Their Bird Nest

      Bird Nest




      Have you ever found an old bird nest?
      Did you a take a close look?
      You will be amazed at what you find.


      Birds will use many things to build a nest. A few of the odd items that I have found are:
      • spider
      • flower petals
      • butterfly wings
      Bird nests are simple, but also an amazing example of engineering. Consider that birds will primarily use only their beaks for construction.

      So what can you do to help?
      A good start is providing bird food, fresh water and bird house or nest box.
      After mounting the nest box, place some wood chips in the bottom. Some birds will use the chips to start their nests; others will build on top them. Be careful to use only natural wood chips with no stain or coloring added.

      Here are some other materials that you can provide:

      • Dried grass
      • Yarn
      • Spanish moss (available in most garden centers)
      • Dog hair (that's right, dog hair)
      • Human hair
      • Short strips of cotton fabric
      • String
      • Pine needles
      • Feathers
      • Short thin twigs


      All items, such as yarn and cloth, should be around 3 to 4 inches long. Long strands may entangle adult birds and nestlings and cause them to be strangled.

      It is very important not to offer plastic or nylon in any form, including fishing line. Once you have gathered the materials that you will be using, get an empty suet feeder. Then put as many items as you can into the basket and hang it near your bird nest box.


      Bird nest building can take from a week to several weeks. Be sure to keep the basket full.

      Providing the right nest box and nesting materials will help the wild birds, with nest construction. But there is more that you can do.

      Consider how hard the parent birds must work to build their nest. They will make a thousand or more trips while searching for materials. All of this work uses a lot of energy. You need to make sure to keep your bird feeders full during the nest-building season, which lasts from early spring until late summer.

      Including your children in this project will be a lot of fun. They will be fascinated seeing the parent birds pulling the materials from the suet basket and taking them into your bird house.

      At the end of the season, once the birds have left the nest, you will need to clean out your nest box. Everyone can enjoy inspecting the nest to see how the materials were used in the construction.
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      Christmas Tree for the Birds

      I just came across this website very fun! I Figure that this could be done for the whole winter not just for Christmas , We need to care for our Birds!!!
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      Christmas Tree for the Birds

      I just came across this website very fun! I Figure that this could be done for the whole winter not just for Christmas , We need to care for our Birds!!!
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      Yogurt Marmalade Loaf Cake


      Cooking Time: 55 to 60 minutes

      Makes: 1 loaf


      Ingredients:

      1 1/2 cups (375 mL) ROBIN HOOD® All Purpose Flour
      2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
      1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
      1 cup (250 mL) unflavoured yogurt
      1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar
      1/2 cup (125 mL) CRISCO® Vegetable Oil
      3 (3) large eggs
      grated peel of one lemon
      1 tsp (5 mL) almond extract
      1/4 cup (50 mL) SMUCKER'S® Pure Orange Marmalade
      1 tsp (5 mL) water

      Directions:

      1. Heat oven to 350°F (180ºC). Grease and line an 8- by 4-inch (1.5L) loaf pan with parchment paper.
      2. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, sugar,oil, eggs, lemon peel and almond extract. Gradually blend dry ingredients into yogurt mixture. Mix until well combined. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
      3. Bake about 55 to 60 minutes or until cake begins to pull away from sides and toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack for 5 minutes. With a knife, cut around edge to loosen. Invert onto rack. Turn upright and cool completely.
      4. Combine marmalade and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until marmalade melts. Brush/spoon warm glaze over top of cake. Let cool until set.
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      Yogurt Marmalade Loaf Cake


      Cooking Time: 55 to 60 minutes

      Makes: 1 loaf


      Ingredients:

      1 1/2 cups (375 mL) ROBIN HOOD® All Purpose Flour
      2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
      1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
      1 cup (250 mL) unflavoured yogurt
      1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar
      1/2 cup (125 mL) CRISCO® Vegetable Oil
      3 (3) large eggs
      grated peel of one lemon
      1 tsp (5 mL) almond extract
      1/4 cup (50 mL) SMUCKER'S® Pure Orange Marmalade
      1 tsp (5 mL) water

      Directions:

      1. Heat oven to 350°F (180ºC). Grease and line an 8- by 4-inch (1.5L) loaf pan with parchment paper.
      2. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, sugar,oil, eggs, lemon peel and almond extract. Gradually blend dry ingredients into yogurt mixture. Mix until well combined. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
      3. Bake about 55 to 60 minutes or until cake begins to pull away from sides and toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack for 5 minutes. With a knife, cut around edge to loosen. Invert onto rack. Turn upright and cool completely.
      4. Combine marmalade and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until marmalade melts. Brush/spoon warm glaze over top of cake. Let cool until set.
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      Crock Pot of the Week




                                     


      Ingredients


      •  3 1/2 lbs pork loin back ribs (I've used side ribs as well, and they're just as tasty)
      • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
      • 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
      • 3 tbsps. liquid smoke (we used hickory flavored)
      • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
      • 1 tsp salt
      • 1 medium onion, sliced
      • 1/2 cup Coca Cola
      • 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce


      Directions


      1. Spray the inside of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.

      2. Remove inner skin from the ribs. Mix brown sugar, pepper, liquid  smoke, garlic and salt together in a bowl and rub this mixture onto the  ribs. Cut ribs into 4 inch pieces, then layer ribs and onion in the slow  cooker. Pour cola over everything.

      3. Cover and cook on a low heat setting for 8-9 hours or until ribs are  tender. Remove the ribs from slow cooker, and drain and discard the  liquid.

      4. Pour the BBQ sauce into a shallow bowl. Dip each of the rib pieces  into sauce. Return the ribs to the slow cooker. Pour any remaining sauce  over the ribs, then cover and cook on low for 1 hour.
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      Crock Pot of the Week




                                     


      Ingredients


      •  3 1/2 lbs pork loin back ribs (I've used side ribs as well, and they're just as tasty)
      • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
      • 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
      • 3 tbsps. liquid smoke (we used hickory flavored)
      • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
      • 1 tsp salt
      • 1 medium onion, sliced
      • 1/2 cup Coca Cola
      • 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce


      Directions


      1. Spray the inside of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.

      2. Remove inner skin from the ribs. Mix brown sugar, pepper, liquid  smoke, garlic and salt together in a bowl and rub this mixture onto the  ribs. Cut ribs into 4 inch pieces, then layer ribs and onion in the slow  cooker. Pour cola over everything.

      3. Cover and cook on a low heat setting for 8-9 hours or until ribs are  tender. Remove the ribs from slow cooker, and drain and discard the  liquid.

      4. Pour the BBQ sauce into a shallow bowl. Dip each of the rib pieces  into sauce. Return the ribs to the slow cooker. Pour any remaining sauce  over the ribs, then cover and cook on low for 1 hour.
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      Dec 18, 2010

      Christmas Brunch

      Bacon, Tomato and Cheddar Breakfast Bake with Eggs


      This breakfast bake topped with runny eggs by F&W's Grace Parisi develops a terrific texture as it cooks slowly in a glass dish (which makes it easy to see when the bottom is perfectly browned). As one F&W editor remarked on tasting it, "I worship the crisp bottom and the chewy, moist bread."



      Bacon, Tomato and Cheddar Breakfast Bake with Eggs

      • ACTIVE: 30 MIN
      • TOTAL TIME: 2 HRS
      • SERVINGS: 8
      • STAFF-FAVORITE

      Ingredients

      1. 1 pound bakery white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (16 cups)
      2. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
      3. 1 pound sliced applewood-smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
      4. 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
      5. One 28-ounce can whole Italian tomatoes—drained, chopped and patted dry
      6. 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
      7. 1/2 pound extra-sharp cheddar, shredded (about 2 cups)
      8. 1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
      9. 2 tablespoons snipped chives
      10. 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
      11. Salt
      12. 8 large eggs
      13. Hot sauce, for serving

      Directions

      1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. In a large bowl, toss the bread with the olive oil and spread on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes, tossing once or twice, until the bread is golden and lightly crisp.
      2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain; reserve 2 tablespoons of the fat in the skillet.
      3. Add the onion to the skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and crushed red pepper and cook until any liquid is evaporated, about 3 minutes.
      4. Return the toasted bread cubes to the bowl. Add the contents of the skillet, along with the bacon, shredded cheeses, chives and broth. Stir until the bread is evenly moistened. Season with salt. Spread the mixture in the baking dish and cover with lightly oiled foil.
      5. Bake the bread mixture in the center of the oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the top is crispy, about 15 minutes longer. Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and, using a ladle, press 8 indentations into the bread mixture. Crack an egg into each indentation. Return the dish to the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny. Serve the breakfast bake right away with hot sauce.

      Make Ahead

      __The recipe can be prepared through Step 4 and refrigerated overnight
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      Blueberry–Sour Cream Coffee Cake

      • Recipe by Jonathan King and Jim Stott

      • Ingredients

        1. 2 cups all-purpose flour
        2. 1 tablespoon baking powder
        3. 1/2 teaspoon salt
        4. 2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, softened
        5. 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
        6. 2 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
        7. 1 cup sour cream
        8. 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
        9. 3/4 cup blueberry preserves, plus 1 tablespoon melted preserves
        10. Confectioners' sugar, for dusting 


        Directions

        1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Butter and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the granulated sugar and beat until fluffy. Beat in the eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Beat in the dry ingredients just until incorporated.
        2. Spread all but 1/2 cup of the batter into the prepared pan. Using the back of a spoon, make a trough in the batter, all the way around the pan. Mix the 3/4 cup of blueberry preserves with the reserved batter and spoon it into the trough.
        3. Bake the cake for about 1 hour, or until it begins to pull away from the pan and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Invert the cake onto a wire rack, remove the pan and let cool completely. Sift the confectioners' sugar over the cake, drizzle with the melted blueberry preserves and serve.


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