Wait. Am I prepared? Let me go through my checklist....be patient please.
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Notes --- wait, I don't have notes...this is a fly by the seat of my pants infomercial.
My family and I have sllloowwwlllyyy, but surely, been creeping our way into the more organic, more healthy foods. I suppose it actually STARTED when we decided to breastfeed all of our children as a way to save both money and trips to the pediatrician. But, we didn't move much further on the "health kick" until much more recently. I think about 4 years ago, as a stay at home mom with 2 kids, I realized that the snacks and foods I was putting into my children directly related to their moods and health. I was chugging along, thinking that I was doing it all "right" when I realized that snacks in my house included: gummies, pop tarts, rice krispie treats, and other artificially sugar filled foods! SCREECH!!
WTF was I thinking?!?! If I could go back, I would bitch slap my own ass for my
As soon as I realized how fucked up my thought process was by actually giving into the demands of my then 7 and 1 year old at the grocery store, I started cracking down. Not just on the kids, but on the family as a whole. By God, I was going to make sure MY KIDS had baby teeth to lose rather than have them rot out of their heads. I was going to have kids that were hopped up on natural fructose instead of High Fructose Corn Syrup (which is, by the way, applying to the government to have its name changed to "Corn Sugar" to make it sound better). From that day forward, I vowed that fruits and fresh veggies would be filling our cupboards and shelves instead. And I did just that. (OK, with the VERY occasional sugar snack....I have to have good bribing tools for certain chores!) I felt good about that choice.
We lived that way for another few months before I started what I call the "SNACK TRAY" in our house. It is a tray of simple, healthy foods that is available from 11AM on in the house. I usually fill it with fresh fruits, cheeses, veggies, breads, and meats for the kids to munch on all day instead of me getting up and down a GAZILLION times a day to get snacks for them. (Ugh, I was spending probably 60% of my day in the fucking kitchen debating snack choices.) Now, I simply make up the "Snack Tray" and when the whines and whimpers of "Mom, I'm huuunnnggrryy" start inching in, I direct them to the "Snack Tray" and continue whatever I was doing! What a God-send this idea has been!!
A couple of years ago, I started re-evaluating some of the foods that I was purchasing at our local grocery store. The one thing that hit my radar as a SIMPLE, but EASY change was: Eggs. Changing to Cage Free Chicken Eggs seemed like a good idea. After a few more weeks, I re-evaluated and decided to take it a step further and purchased local, Cage Free, Vegetarian Fed Brown Chicken Eggs. No one noticed the change, but I did! So, while I was spending a bit more cash for the little brown eggs that "seemed" no different to the family, I was thrilled with the satisfaction that I was getting from feeding my family a "better" food...oh, and I was helping to keep those ugly ass chickens out of those cramped prison cell cages, which no life should have to endure no matter how ugly. :)
Again, I waited a bit longer and did some more research, and decided to start slowly replacing our ground beef with ground chicken and ground turkey. A small step, but a good one! At first I didn't tell the kids that I was swapping and they were a little suspicious because the taste wasn't exactly the same, but in just a few weeks they were enjoying it and even started asking what I did differently because dinner tasted BETTER! YAY! So now, I don't buy any ground beef and I am happy to see a little less red meat in our diet.
This brings us to the current change that my family and I are making. After MUCH research by my husband and a little encouragement, we are officially making the change to local, grass fed livestock foods. The cheeses are now raw milk cheeses, the eggs are the same type but are super local, and the meats are fresh and not from animals that have been mistreated or fed hormones or other artificial products. The animals that we get our food from are kept outside, they eat what God intended for them to eat...grass products, and they live happier, less stressful lives which in turn produces a better food product in the end.
Yes, it is more expensive and we are very lucky to be able to make this choice for our family, but what it really means is prioritizing our food choices for our family over other things that cost money. And with a child that has an Autism Spectrum Disorder, we feel that feeding him foods that are free of the extra artificial products can only be helpful in keeping his body healthy which helps his brain better deal with the day to day struggles that he has! Please feel free to read more on Autism Spectrum Disorder Diets here.
So, while I am completely on board this crazy train of healthy eating and fair, humane treatment of animals (no matter how damn ugly they are or how much they stink), don't think that my family and I don't enjoy an occasional fast food meal or frozen chicken nuggets and french fries from the freezer. In my opinion, it is not about a 100% change, but more of a nice balance of the products we put into our body. It would be an unrealistic expectation for me to think my family would ever eat ONLY these wonderful items on the Grass Fed Diet that I have been speaking about. Hell no. I would be


One of the Top Agribusiness States in the Nation
Ohio boasts a remarkable concentration of companies that cultivate, process, distribute, and market food and drinks enjoyed by consumers around the world. The state’s strategic location and robust distribution facilities provide access to suppliers and customers, making Ohio one of the top Agribusiness states in the nation. Ohio’s world-class companies and their innovative techniques and private label brands contribute approximately $105 billion to the state’s economy. All totaled, growing, processing, transporting and retail Agribusiness operations employ more than one out of every six Ohioans, making Agribusiness the largest industry sector in the state.
World’s Largest Food Manufacturer to Expand in Ohio
Nestlé USA furthered its commitment to Ohio with the relocation of 300 jobs from California to its Solon campus. The technical, production and supply chain roles add $41 million in new payroll and will join the existing 2,000 employees at the Northeast Ohio campus.


THE FOOD OASIS
Located at the heart of the JCC campus in Palo Alto, the Food Oasis is the go-to spot for a delicious bite to eat. Featuring four kosher vendors, there is always something new to try on the menu. Order online through the websites using the links below.
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Holy Sushi offers the kosher consumer a taste of gourmet, high-end sushi, all prepared with Chef Wilson's own unique recipes for treating fish, as well as the preparation of his own vinegar and rice.
THE MA'LAWAH BAR
Open Daily for Lunch
The Ma'lawah Bar specializes in artisan breads brought to to Israel by the the Jews of Yemen during the early 20th century. Stop by for a taste of homemade Yemenite recipes that have been passed down for generations.
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Weekdays
Come to the Caffe Mediterraneum at the Food Oasis in the JCC for traditional Italian espresso and Viennese-style pour over coffee in an al fresco setting. A perfect place to relax and enjoy a great cup of coffee with your friends.


Catch 27 is famous for it's seller seafood and how fresh it is. Fish, shrimp, and clams are caught in the Florida bays and delivered the same day. They are open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. For appetizers they serve deviled egg BLT with southern fried oyster, smoked salmon spread with cream cheese on french bread. Other appetizers include crispy fried fingerling potatoes with sriracha aioli, and the chef's daily appetizer special. They serve minorcan seafood chowder, and seasonal soups. For salads they have the 27 salad full of local vegetables and house dressing, arugula Caesar salad, and the shaved pear and blue cheese salad. For entrees they serve scallops & couscous, blackened fish, duck leg confit, southern salmon, peas and carrots, fried buttermilk chicken, and fish or shrimp tacos. For dessert they have doughnut bread pudding, skillet brownies, and seasonal crème brûlee. They also serve local wines and beers. They make amazing cocktails and serve some of the locals creations and favorites. A former guest staed, "We couldn't be happier. This a cozy restaurant in an old building, wood floors, small bar, outside seating and an upstairs room for groups or bad weather. We had cocktails, a spicy, excellent, cup of Minorcan soup and fish tacos with a great piece of mahi-mahi and specialized toppings. Some of the best and biggest tacos we've had.The service was pleasant and efficient, the atmosphere relaxing and the food great. This is saying a lot in a very competitive tourist area" The place is seriously too good to be true, the freshest of ingredients along with master chefs, this is dinning at its finest.


Our origins and love for pasta have been very clear since 1980; today we take a further step forward with Famiglia D’Amicis, to enhance our family and the dream of bringing the true Italian feeling for pasta to your tables.
We choose only Italian raw materials and work them according to traditional recipes of the past to preserve those genuine aromas that characterize the cuisine made in Puglia.
And here, the perfect combination of artisanal pasta and ready-made sauces and condiments becomes reality.
The craftsmanship is the method par excellence that has distinguished us since 1980 and that we also carry with us in this new adventure; in fact, the pasta retains the
color and characteristics that have always belonged to us.
Rough and porous surface, excellent cooking resistance and excellent taste in the most popular classic formats.
The sauces and condiments are the fruit of the Apulian tradition that we want to spread and make people enjoy. Combined with our pasta shapes, returning home will be even more pleasant to savor recipes as good as they once were.
We are sure that even the most demanding palates will be conquered by the “Famiglia D’Amicis” products.


I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! So, here's the scoop. We have some fun ideas for How to Throw a Simple Ice Cream Birthday Party.Summertime is the best time to throw an ice cream themed party.
INVITE YOUR GUESTS WITH AN ICE CREAM PARTY INVITATION
Invite guests to your sweet summer celebration with an ice cream invitation to match the party theme and decor. We created this ice cream birthday invitation to match the ice cream birthday party supplies in our online shop. Just provide the details for your child's party, and we will update and send you the digital file for you to have printed.
DECORATE WITH ICE CREAM PARTY DECORATIONS
Sweeten up your ice cream party theme with this ice cream balloon garland in soft pastel colors. Use it as a backdrop for your dessert table or decorate a doorway or mantle for your little one's special day.
Balloon garlands are so popular and add so much to the overall party decor. They are easy to make and do not require helium. Check out our blog post on how to create asimple balloon garland.
Under the balloon garland, we added this ice cream happy birthday banner with pastel colors and metallic gold lettering. The banner comes with the letters prestrung all together, but we cut it to make two separate banners.
SET THE TABLE WITH ICE CREAM PARTY SUPPLIES
Serve some tasty food at your ice cream party using these ice cream paper plates in the shape of an ice cream cone with gold foil detail and colorful scoops of ice cream with a cherry on top. We added the gold foil dinner plates as a charger, but these plates are also perfect for parties with heavier foods served.
Clean up small spills and sticky hands at your ice cream social using these adorable ice cream party napkins! These paper napkins shaped like an ice cream cone with gold foil detail lines for the cone and a scoop of ice cream with a cherry on top.
These gold and bright colored fringe paper cups and straws with colorful sprinkles add a festive twist to your ice cream table decor. To bring out these bright and fun colors in the fringe cups, we added the matching fringe napkins with harlequin print. The neon orange fringe matches the cherry in the plates and napkins.
ICE CREAM PARTY FAVORS
Scoop up your favorite flavors of ice cream in these adorable pastel ice cream cups with gold accents. These cups include a mini plastic spoon for the little ones. These cups are also perfect for use as an ice cream party favor.Just fill with candy or other ice cream themed party favors and wrap in cellophane. You can find a roll of cellophane wrap on Amazon. Tie the top and finish off the favor with a cute party favor tag.
ICE CREAM PARTY CENTERPIECES
Complete your ice cream party table with an ice cream truck centerpiece. Add some pastel sprinkles confetti with the centerpieces, and your little one's ice creambirthday party will be looking sweet as sundaes!
ICE CREAM PARTY KIT
I hope you like this ice cream party theme we put together. To make things easier for you, we created an Ice Cream Party Kit with everything you need. This kit includes ice cream party supplies for 8 guests. Also, be sure to check out the online shop for more ice cream party supplies to add to your celebration.
Save this blog post, How to Throw a Simple Ice Cream Birthday Party, to Pinterest so you can view it later.
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Karpatske KB is the most propular product from the collection which has been enjoyed by multiple generations. Many people like to call this traditional product simply „KB“.
The beverage includes quality wine distillate as well as Slovak honey. Its full balanced flavor, amber colour, and delicate scent with a touch of vanilla and dried fruit will awaken your senses.
The taste of ripe pears
The blend of the classic KB with pear distillate yields a beverage characterised by attractive taste. Karpatske KB Pear will capture your interest with its lovely scent and surprise with the straightforward taste of ripe pears, harmonically in tune with the traditional Karpatske KB. It's well-suited for mixed beverages as well as for kitchen use.
We added cinnamon and clove to the KB, making this traditional Slovak product completely new in its smell and taste. Spicy tones mixed with wine distillate and honey create a harmonious blend which you can enjoy alone, with a cup of coffee, mixed drinks—whether hot or cold—with a warm and soothing effect.


A large cast-iron pan full of Überetscher muas brings conviviality into the kitchen. In the fifth of my food portraits, I tell you the recipe for a classic muas – wonderful “gut feeling” included!
Food portrait: Überetscher muas
Let’s take a look at South Tyrol’s south: the summer is long in the Überetsch region while, what with the apples and grapes that need to be harvested, the autumn is very labour-intensive. As the days get shorter, however, it’s time to slow down, get together and look back on the day in a convivial atmosphere around the dining table.
Traditional South Tyrolean farmhouse cooking features a dish – muas – that embodies this very conviviality. But you’ve probably never heard of it: and you’ll be lucky indeed to find muas on any menu, because this dish has all but disappeared in the catering sector. All the more reason, then, to share the recipe here and perhaps also to bring an authentic touch of South Tyrol into your kitchen!
But what exactly is muas? It’s hard to give a suitable description here, as it’s practically more of a feeling than a dish. So there’s no alternative to trying it out!
The basic recipe is very easy: the most important item, however, is a cast-iron pan – because a muas is not a muas without it!
Ingredients for four servings:
1 litre of milk
approx. 12 tbsp flour
100 g butter
1 pinch of salt
Melt some butter in a cast-iron pan (or alternatively a non-coated frying pan). Heat the milk and a pinch of salt then slowly add the flour, stirring constantly. When the mixture becomes firmer and starts to bubble, allow it to set over a moderate heat for about 10 minutes without further stirring. A brown crust should form at the bottom of the pan. Remove the muas from the heat and leave it to cool slightly. Melt the remaining butter and pour it over the muas. That’s it!
The muas is eaten together, straight from the pan. Simple and convivial!
As is so often the case in South Tyrolean farmhouse cooking, the ingredients used can vary, in this case the flour. Instead of wheat flour, for example, a portion of buckwheat, corn or semolina flour can be used. The muas can either be served simply with butter, or with compote or jam.
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An ornate rice dish cooked with boneless lamb, nuts , raisins and flavored with saffron,garnished with boiled eggs. (Contains Almonds)
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I hate this. I seriously hate this food in the airplane.
I eat this cuz i don't have anything else to eat and it's just because they have fruit.
But really, how come airplane food taste this bad.
taste like plastic
taste like fake food
taste like leftover
taste like baby food
I am not being exaggerate, thinking that I eat airplane food makes me feel sick and they remind me of terrible memory from my first airplane ride. I was almost dead from being airplane sick, i had been puked for 4 days couldn't eat anything, bathroom was my friend.


Hakka Noodles are basically a mixed combination of Chinese and Indian cuisine. This a preparation where boiled noodles are fried with many vegetables, sauces, and meats. There is a difference between noodles and Hakka noodles. Noddles are stir-fried while these Hakka noodles are tossed and fried. Hakka noodles are also mainly prepared with thin rice noodles. While normal noodles can be prepared with any type of rice noodles. This Hakka noodles recipe is very popular among restaurants and Indian street foods. This recipe is mainly eaten with a combination of Manchurian or chili.Â Hakka noodles are just a delicious dish to make your cravings fulfill. Here is a simple and delicious recipe for Hakka noodles similar to the restaurant style. You can prepare this recipe at your home very easily and enjoy it with your family gathering for dinner or lunch.
MIXED HAKKA NOODLES
- 2 cups hakka noodles
- 1 tablespoon garlic chopped finely
- half cup onions sliced thinly
- half cup carrots sliced thinly
- half cup spring onions
- 2 green chili slited
- half cup capsicum sliced thinly
- half cup beans sliced thinly
- half cup mushrooms sliced
- half cup chicken cut into small cubes
- 2 eggs
- 5 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon ajinomoto
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 2 tablespoon red chili sauce
- 2 tablespoon green chili sauce
- 2 tablespoon soya sauce
- 2 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoon black pepper powder
- salt as per taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- All we need to do is take a pot and put it in an oven.
- Add 4 cups of water to it and set it to boil.
- Next add the noodles, pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil to it.
- Let the whole boil till the noodles get cooked and softened.
- Now drain the water completely and wash the noodles in running cold water.
- Drain the water and keep the noodles aside.
- Now heat a pan in an oven and add 1 tablespoon of oil to it.
- Next, add the chicken cubes to it.
- Now add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper powder, and 1 teaspoon of red chili powder.
- Mix them well and stir-fry the chicken on low flame for about 5 minutes.
- When the chicken gets softened keep them aside on a plate.
- Again take a pan and heat it in an oven
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil in it.
- Now break the eggs and add to the pan.
- Add a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper powder to it.
- Now scramble the eggs very nicely and keep them aside on a plate.
- Now put a pan in an oven and add the rest of the oil left to the pan and heat it.
- Now add the garlic chopped to the pan and saute them for 30 seconds on low flame.
- Now add the onions, capsicum, beans, carrots, green chili, and mushrooms.
- Saute them very nicely. Add a teaspoon of salt to it.
- Fry them very nicely on low flame for minutes till the vegetables become a little soft and also remain crunchy.
- Now add ajinomito, vinegar, and the rest black pepper powder.
- Mix them very nicely and stir them for 1 minute.
- Now add the boiled noodles, and all the sauces to the pan and toss the whole very nicely.
- Now add the sesame oil, scrambled eggs, and fried chicken.
- Mix them very well.
- Now add the spring onions. Mix the whole very nicely.
- Turn off the heat and our mixed Hakka noodles is ready.
- When boiling the noodles we have to keep in mind that the noodles do not get overcooked.
- Wash the boiled noodles in cold water very nicely so that the noodles do not get stuck to each other.
- You can add vegetables of your choice and skip any vegetables you do not like.
- Do not overcook the vegetables. Let the crunch of the vegetables remains.


WELCOME TO TORTOLANO’S
HOME OF DELICIOUS HANDMADE ICE CREAM,
LUXURY CHOCOLATES & TRADITIONAL SWEETS!
Welcome to Tortolano’s. We’re based in Uddingston, Glasgow providing ice cream, luxury chocolates & traditional sweets for the local community and beyond.
The Tortolano’s family have been making ice-cream for over 60 years so we know a thing or two about it!
Our ice cream has always been made freshly each day on site. To produce ice cream that is distinctive and tastes amazing, we focus on our ingredients, many of which are locally sourced.
Have a look around our website to get a more detailed view of what we offer.


Green tea is a drink made from the leaves of the tea plant, the same plant that black and oolong teas come from, but green tea has not been processed to make those. It’s been drunk by humans for thousands of years, but did you know it also has tons of weight loss, fat burning, and health benefits?
Traditionally, tea comes from ancient China where it was consumed for pleasure and because it was thought to somehow benefit the major vital organs of the body.
It was prepared then much the same way as it is prepared now, by steeping the tea leaves in hot water.
One of the only major differences is that nowadays people may add milk and/or sugar to their tea, which although it may taste very good, might also offset some of the health benefits that you would otherwise get from consuming tea, which has been described by some as a superfood.
Green tea, when brewed as it is traditionally, is about 99.9% water. This means that for the most part, it is devoid of significant nutrient content. For those seeking to utilize this as a tool on their personal health journey, this can be both a good thing and a bad thing.
It’s good because it is a source of hydration, a major component of healthy eating.
does green tea help burn fat?
On top of that, it contains caffeine and catechins, which have been shown to boost metabolism and fat burning. The good thing is that without milk or sugar, you get the benefits of the tea without adding any calories to your diet.
The benefits of caffeine and catechins are multifarious; caffeine, for example, is one of the most well known and effective fat burners known to us today.
It does this by increasing the rate at which your body processes fat (lipolysis) and also burs calories (thermogenesis). It also gives a boost of energy which can help you find the motivation to workout. The catechins in green tea are another interesting way that green tea can benefit the body, and it’s one that we’re still studying the effects of.
There is anecdotal evidence that the catechins from green tea can do everything from preventing and treating cancer to helping with inflammation. We also have actual scientific evidence that it can help your body burn fat, and also keep your weight down once you’ve lost it.
There is even evidence that it can reduce your chances of getting heart disease, provided that the rest of your diet and other factors are good as well.
how to make fat burning green tea?
The downside to this is that you can’t use exclusively green tea to build a healthy diet around, as at the end of the day it isn’t doing much for your body, nutritionally speaking, just because it is mostly water.
It also doesn’t provide as many benefits as modern supplements can as far as fat burning and metabolism go, and so green tea should be considered only one part of a plan to change your diet and put things into your body that are better for you.
If you’re considering starting to drink green tea for health reasons, there are a few things you should think about. One is where you get your tea and what type you get.
There are many ways to drink green tea, and many different kinds of leaves, which can vary in quality. The one you choose will definitely affect the experience of drinking the tea, so maybe shop around and compare to find which kind you like best.
Another thing to consider is the preparation of the tea as if done wrong might result in a cup that does not meet expectations. Steeping tea for too long or using water that has been heated too much to prepare the tea can result in the leaves releasing an excessive amount of tannins.
These tannins will make your tea taste bitter and astringent, regardless of the quality of the tea you started with. Play around with the temperature of your water and the time you steep to try and find the sweet spot you like best.
Remember, most people drink tea because they enjoy it, if your tea tastes bad or it feels like a chore to drink it for health reasons, you’re doing something wrong.
“trimtone”: Green Tea Fat Burner Pills
If you don’t want to deal with the hassle of green tea but still really want the benefits associated with it, maybe check out a supplement that contains green tea, such as Trimtone.
Trimtone is mentioned here specifically because it provides so many of the benefits of green tea as well as other natural fat-burning, health superfoods in just a single supplement.
This is because it contains ingredients such as caffeine, green coffee, grains of paradise, glucomannan, as well as green tea.
This gives it the possibility to boost weight loss progress and metabolism in a way that just green tea or supplements that contain only green tea can not do. Each ingredient provides its own unique set of benefits.
Green coffee, for example, lowers the amount of fat your body retains and boosts your metabolism as well, it also contains caffeine which brings all the benefits discussed earlier.
Grains of paradise, which is similar to ginger, can stabilize your energy levels all day long, which greatly helps to reduce the number of cravings you feel on a daily basis.
Glucomannan is a dietary fiber well-known for its use in weight loss products. It works by expanding in a user’s stomach to help them feel fuller and for longer.
Some companies go a little heavy-handed with this stuff and it can make you feel kinda bad and bloated, so Trimtone uses a much more gentle dosage to sidestep any negative effects.
It’s also great because it’s really super easy to use. Just one tablet a day, with water before breakfast. No redosing, nothing.
Compare this to the process of brewing tea, where you have to boil water to the exact right temperature, steep it for exactly the right amount of time, wait for it to cool down, then you can start drinking.
It seems obvious that the convenience of Trimtone far surpasses the convenience of many other weight loss options that one could consider.
If you’re interested in Trimtone, you should probably go check out their website at trimtone.com, it is relatively inexpensive when compared to other leading weight loss solutions. And they often have sales and promotions going on, so if the price is a deterrent then keep checking the site to see if they have any deals that could help you to save money on this really effective and innovative solution.
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what is the best time to take “trimtone green tea for fat burner”?
it’s recommended that you take a single capsule every morning with water before your breakfast meal. Most different fat burner complements want you to take them many times during your day. But who’s got time to retain that?
what is “trimtone green tea fat burner” recommended dosage?
Trimtone does include 120mg of caffeine per daily dosage (the equivalent of about one mug of coffee) simultaneously with 100mg of green coffee and 100mg of green tea.
What are “trimtone green tea fat burner” ingredients?
Grains of Paradise
is “trimtone green tea fat burner” safe or have side effects?
Trimtone is not advised while you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are on a prescription we suggest you consult your doctor before buying Trimtone to reassure it is proper for you.
if you’re sensitive to caffeine or experience any adverse effects from these stimulants, we suggest you limit your consumption of caffeinated drinks while you’re using Trimtone.
– BASIC PACKAGE $49.95/Bottle: Only 1 Item 1-month supply + Free 15 Day Workout Guide eBook
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Is there any discount with “trimtone”?
You can get 20% OFF by using the coupon TRYME20
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What if I’m not satisfied with “trimtone”?
If for any reason you are not fully content with “trimtone”, just return any unused, unopened products within 100 days of receiving your shipment and you will be paid 100% of the product price, excluding shipping costs.
Please consider, the money-back guarantee does not apply to purchases of one month’s supply.
Returned products should be unopened with the seals still intact to get refunded.
If you want to apply for a refund following the money-back guarantee, please reach the customer service team at email@example.com and you will get complete return instructions in 48 business hours.
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Enjoy a full and unlimited breakfast in our warmly decorated dining room. Every morning, from 6.30 a.m. to 9 a.m. (7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at weekends), you can stock up on vitamins with our all-you-can-eat buffet: tea, coffee, fresh fruit juice, cereals, pastries, eggs and cold meats, yogurt, etc. For your lunch or dinner, served respectively from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., you can also taste the pleasures of our buffets of appetizers, cheeses and desserts. A meal tray service, by prior reservation, is available until 11 p.m.
We offer you a full breakfast on a tray, which can be picked up at the reception desk. Ready to pick up breakfast can include a hot drink, bread and pastries, fruit juice, compote or fresh fruit ans yogurt. Boost yourself and get off on a good start ! Do not hesitate to contact us for further information on our offer.


From our exceptional food to our attentive service, we redefine the moments in life that are worth celebrating.
Sip our specialty cocktails, mixed drinks, martinis and more, all rotated periodically to bring inspiration to the season.
Our selection of reds and whites pairs well with any steak or seafood dish we serve.
Cordials & Spirits
From whiskeys and bourbons to liqueurs and cordials, we bring the flavor to your meal.
Local Brews & More
From domestic light beer and pale ales to the deepest stouts and lagers, we have the perfect brew to accompany your dinner.
4 Cobbetts Pond Rd
Windham, NH 03087
Phone: (603) 890-5555


Fruits and vegetable produce are an extremely important source of nutrients for our bodies’ health and well-being. They are one of the safest food sources for humans because they are often grown on farms with little chemical interactions.
For those who are eating healthily and are abiding by good eating habits, fruits and vegetables are a must-have. Eating fruits and vegetables have numerous healthy benefits such as good digestion since they contain fibre. They also contain several nutrients such as vitamins and minerals which is beneficial for those sick and recuperating.
You can always discover a fruit and produce supplier near you. So, what are some of the pointers you should keep in mind when looking for a fruit and produce seller?
Years of operation
When it comes to selecting a fruit seller, experience is critical in ensuring that you are putting your trust in someone, who have been in the business for many years. Because of their experience, they are aware of the needs of a wide range of customers and seek to meet those needs.
It also implies they’ve been providing a diverse choice of fruits and vegetables to their customers, so you’re likely to find a favourite fruit or vegetable on their menu, no matter how exotic the fruits you prefer are. Sellers who have been operating for longer also offer fruit and veg delivery for the convenience of clients.
It might come as a surprise to you or you might not even consider checking it, but there are some fruit and vegetable company that has accreditations, proving that their operations are legal. Sellers that are operating their business for long surely has accreditations or are certified that their business is legit. When they have these certifications, it is easy to trust their business.
A quality fruits and vegetables supplier firm will have a functioning website that is updated on a regular basis. Having a strong online presence would be helpful in informing potential about their products and services. It will also be a platform and a channel for customers to reach out to the suppliers should they have any concerns about the fruits and vegetables they offer.
If you are looking for a supplier to provide you with fruits and vegetables for your business or just or your household for your family to consume, look for a company that has an account on various social media platforms.
Check over the website of an enticing fruits company, and if you like what you see, you may get their contact information right there on the internet. It will also be easier for you to read the reviews and recommendations of their previous clients. With this, you would not need to guess. Whether they are a seller or a supplier that you would want to do business with.
Fruits and vegetables are perishables and if we consume one that is almost rotten or laden with pesticides. It might seriously affect our health. This is why it is important that you find a seller. That is all about keeping their produce fresh for their clients.


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It has been suggested to this blog to ask Mark Warner on what were/are the eating arrangements at the Ocean Club.
We decided to take the suggestion one further degree up: we “asked” those that have used it.
These are reviews covering about 4 years. Before, during and after Maddie disappeared.
As nothing has changed there is NO evidence that the Tapas Bar was ever included as an alternative to the Mill.
As nothing has changed there is NO evidence that the Tapas Bar was ever included as an alternative to the Mill.
I'm sure someone would be sharp enough to find that out if it was available, even those not complaining about poor standard of food at the Mill if only for a change of scenery.
On these kind of holidays (spread out facilities) it's standard practice to feed everyone at the same place. Meals are cooked in bulk for economy of scale.
As the Tapas Bar Sheets don't show a full Tapas Bar in any of the nights (not even Quiz Night!).... where were those people who didn't want to trudge to the Mill?
You be the judge on where the meals were supposed to be, what was included, what were the various alternatives to Mill, etc. Let's read what people had to say:
Review # 01
Date of review: 25 Jul 2006
“were on a half board basis and I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to buffets but the food was superb. The millennium restaurant had a great selection of food which changed every night. You got good quality wine included in the price and the staff were very helpful and friendly. We did eat at the a la carte Tapas restaurant but preferred the selection and quality of food in the millennium. ”
Review # 02
Date of review: 21 Jul 2006
“We had opted for the Half Board option and dined in the Millenium Club. We cannot express how impressed we were . We had imagined queing up for our food like we have at other buffet style meals. We never had to q for a table or for the food which was lovely and very varied, the dining room staff are very friendly and very efficient and the meal times are managed extremely well.
If you are not staying for lunch there are certain areas that you can’t sit in as the poolside area is mainly reserved for guests that are dining there, however we soon realised that you don’t have to pre book. Compared to the cafes on the beach front it was very expensive to eat there.”
Review # 03
Date of review: 19 May 2006
“We stayed for one week in early May 2006 and although the weather was sunny all week, it did get cold at night, so you might want to consider taking a jumper or coat for evenings out.
Our party went half-board and we found there was a nice selection of buffet style food provided to suit most tastes.
Morning breakfasts are served until 10am and consist of a selection of fresh fruits, tea and coffee, cereal, fresh juices, toast and spreads and a traditional English breakfast option. We had to walk 5 minutes from our apartment to the restaurant, (The Ocean Club Resort is that big) which was fine for most of our party, but anyone with walking difficulties might not be so happy about It. ”
At evening meals, the food had a different theme each night e.g. Mediteranean, Seafood, Portuguese, BBQ night etc. This usually consisted of soup, a selection of salads, sauces, bread and warm food, including meat dishes, vegetable dishes, and the usual rice, chips, or potatoes. Even if you are a fussy eater, or vegetarian, you should find something you enjoy. ”
The desserts didn't change much, but even so, there was a nice selection of chocolate mouse, chocolate cake, fruit salad and other sweet dishes. Some evenings had a little entertainment put on too. One night we had a magician entertain us and on barbeque night, we had a large group of traditional Portuguese dancers visit (who were very good). But generally, it was fairly low-key.”
Review # 04
Date of review: 24 Aug 2007
“we did use the Millennium pool (the nearest to us) and ate at the snack bar during the day on a few occasions because you cannot take your own food in, but found it to be very expensive”
Review # 05
Date of review: 29 Sep 2007
“Mark Warner do Half Board including watersport. Thomas Cook do Self Catering. We can compare MW and TC bookings.
My only snag about this brilliant resort is that depending on your room and board basis, you may have to walk quite far to breakfast and dinner”
Review # 06
Date of review: 15 Sep 2007
“We had a marvellous holiday despite our concerns over the awfully sad Maddie situation. The Millenium was alright but certainly not as good as some of the local restaurants especially the two opposite the church”
Review # 07
Date of review: 9 Sep 2007
“The Millenium restaurant where breakfast is served is a 5-10 minute walk away but the road has a pavement and I did not feel unsafe at any time walking along it. The breakfasts are the same every morning as they are in most establishments and whilst this is the case, they have a great selection of fruit, cereal, toast, pastries, cooked breakfast and continental style breakfasts which never disappoint. The evening meals which are served in the same restaurant can be quite samey but whilst we were there they had an italian night, a BBQ night and a Portuguese night so there is a lot of effort made and in the deal which we went on you can swap dinner for lunch giving you the opportunity to try the local restaurants for a change.”
Review # 08
Date of review: 27 Aug 2007
“Yep, this is the same resort where Madeleine McCann was abducted. The streets are NOT good for a buggy because you have to hug the walls as you walk about 10 mins to the Millennium Restaurant. The food at the Millennium was okay, you'll find something to eat but it is Britishfied meaning you'll find sausages and chips on the dinner menu. Breakfasts are boring and that's when you have to make the trek to the Millennium! Foodwise, I HIGHLY suggest going to some of the restaurants near the Church and along the beachside.”
Review # 09
Date of review: 9 May 2008
“Mark Warner Ocean Village: set up on 3 sites, with accommodation doted around the resort, which I believe is privately rented from owners. Far too difficult to get between sites, up and down cobblestone hills and alleys, to get from accommodation/breakfast/kids clubs/tennis/beach/dinner etc....
Food: wasted money booking half board when it is for 5 of your 7 nights stay, only 3 choices of a la carte per evening with no REAL choice ( pasta/risotto or battered calamari anyone?).”
Review # 10
Date of review: 6 May 2008
“Relatively quiet as early season (despite the Maddy McCann papparazi !). TERRIBLE food at the Millenium restaurant. School dinners. If this is included in your price, budget to eat elsewhere. Will def be back to Portugal, and maybe even with MW if we want the childcare, just be prepared to eat out or cook for yourself. ”
Review # 11
Date of review: 2 Oct 2007
“Our half board option with free wine was very good but we decided to eat one evening at the Fortaleza de Luz, which is opposite the church. ”
Review # 12
Date of review: 13 Jul 2008
“Basically restaurant - awful , rest - fantastic. A few tips about the restaurant: Firstly breakfast......
Dinner is worse , in part because despite what it says in the brochure it isn't buffet style , so there is normally a long delay before it makes it to your table, if it gets there at all......and when it does often you wish it hadn't. So by the time you have finished it is too late to go and raid the supermarket. Menus come and go quite quickly because for some bizarre reason they don't have very many. The waiters are very good at bringing extra bread because they appreciate you are hungry. The waiters are all very nice people, they are let down badly by something in the system, and some guests complained quite vocally to them . My advice would be to make sure you have had plenty to eat before you go there. . . or better still go to a proper restaurant. ”
Review # 13
Date of review: 5 Jul 2008
“Unfortunately we were half board! It took us an hour to find the millenium....The waiting staff were running around like headless chickens but not actually doing anything & they cater for 100 but they only have 5 menus! you have to wait your turn.
Review # 14
Date of review: 29 Jun 2008
“Having read previous reviews I was concerned when I arrived at the resort about what to expect, particularly from the half board option. The food was absolutely amazing. Apparently a new chef was brought in very recently, and I can honestly say the food served at the Millennium restaurant was one of the highlights of our holiday. They encourage guests to socialise and by the end of the week lots of families and couples were dining with friends they had made during the week. ”
Review # 15
Date of review: 4 Jun 2008
“I couldn't fault our very well kitted out apartment though was right at the back of the resort, but handy 2min to the restaurant. As other reviewers have said, the Millenium restaurant was serving mediocre school dinners. We were on half board. Bland overcooked/reheated food, no veg, rather like school dinners along with overpriced wine, in the background there were hectic harassed waiting staff even though the dining room wasn't particulary full. we did manage to escape & eat out”
Review # 16
Date of review: 20 May 2008
“Our half board option was a waste of money as the food in the millenium restaurant was awful to say the least.
The poor restaurant waiters have to take the flak from complaining clients daily -morning and evening, considering this is an activities based holiday you do need your food but it is awful and reading the reviews on here it has been for some time? Warning - Mark Warner clients and I include anyone going with Thomas Cook don't go to the Millenium restaurant in Praia da Luz for the food try to negotiate not half board!! ”
Review # 17
Date of review: 1 Sep 2008
“Bit of a trek getting to the restaurant / beach (about 10 minutes in each case) but only a small negative. ”
Review # 18
Date of review: 17 Jul 2008
“.........we booked half board with Thomas Cook. The food and service at the Millenium restaurant at Ocean Club was dreadful. We booked 7 nights to eat an evening meal at the restaurant, however, on a Saturday its a welcome buffet for Mark Warner, Sunday its a "bonding dinner" for Mark Warner and Tuesday it's closed ! As said in earlier reviews the staff were only interested in Mark Warner guests. The Portuguese reception staff were very helpful but their English counterparts let them down at the restaurant.”
Review # 19
Date of review: 6 Feb 2009
“ The Ocean Club is a vast spread out complex”
Review # 20
Date of review: 14 Sep 2008
“.....only about a 7 minute walk to the main eating area. The food provided under the Mark Warner package (breakfast daily and 5 evening meals per week) was really delicious - plenty of variety (although perhaps a little less if you are vegetarian) and all food really well cooked. The Portuguese evening (Thursdays) and BBQ (Fridays) are well worth going to. ”
Review # 21
Date of review: 12 Sep 2008
“We were a bit concerned having seen the comments about the Mill Restaurant, and were quite prepared to abandon it and eat at the local restaurants.....In practice we needn't have worried. We enjoyed all the meals at the Mill"
Review # 22
Date of review: 10 Aug 2009
“Only negative thing is the price of food and drinks at the tapas bar”
Review # 23
Date of review: 17 Jun 2009
“Our package with MW gave us all breakfasts (good), 5 dinners (also pretty good), but no lunches.”
Review # 24
Date of review: 23 Aug 2010
“Oh and there's a restaurant too, and half board included in the price.
The centre of the whole holiday is the Ocean Club and the 'Mill' restaurant. It has a tough job on its hands. In the morning it is the breakfasting, booking and meeting point for the days activities. From late morning onwards it is the poolside bar for the main pool and light lunch venue. Then, by evening it transforms again to become an a la carte restaurant and bar area
One evening we sat at the Mill eating pork tenderloin listening to two Crooners singing Frank Sinatra songs. It was like sitting in one of those ex-pat colonies in Spain or anywhere where English people retire. It was the start for me of what developed into 'Mill fever". a desire to escape,
We ended up eating elsewhere and coming back to the Mill later to socialise and for the kids to tear around with their mates. We'd be interested in talking to Mark Warner about doing less meals at the Mill and more out and about.”
Review # 25
Date of review: 15 Jul 2010
“We were on half board through Thomas Cook and this apartment was 10-15 mins walk, a lot of that uphill to get to restaurant, not good when the temperatures are in the high 30's, common sense says not to put people on half board that far from restaurant. We complained to Rep at welcome meeting who said nothing could be done until the Monday and she told us to go to Main Reception which we did and they told us to come back at 4pm, this went on for 3 days, we went to see Rep again on the Thursday who said she would contact reception again, I gave her my mobile number to save us going back to reception, I am still waiting for her to contact me, we went back to reception that evening to be told there was nothing unless we paid 150 euros, ”
Review # 26
Date of review: 10 Jul 2010
“We were on half board which was at the Mill restaurant”
Review # 27
Date of review: 19 Sep 2010
“The half board is good value as the restaurant was very good. ”
Review # 28
Date of review: 2 Sep 2010
“We went half board and quickly found that they only served food in the millenium restaurant which was about 15 mins walk there and back for breakfast and dinner. When you go for evening dinner, it's only a buffet on Saturdays, the rest is choose one of the four options”
Review # 29
Date of review: 27 Aug 2010
“I would not recommend going for half board, especially if you are on the other side of town from the Mill”


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Health and productivity have been linked for ages, but never has it been more important than in these demanding times. Recent studies suggest that health-related employee productivity accounts for 77% of all losses costing American employers more than $136 billion per year. An unhealthy lifestyle, lack of sleep, and bad nutrition can take a drastic toll on your productivity, mood, and morale. Eating healthy, especially breakfast, and increasing your exercise can cut business losses and put extra money in your pocket.
Eating a healthy breakfast is the first key in increasing your ability to tackle the workday. The brain requires two major products from food. The first is blood glucose, or natural sugar from foods. Don’t get excited, donuts and muffins are not natural sugar! Processed sugars, like the ones found in these office staples, illicit massive spikes in blood sugar followed by a massive drop off. The second is protein, which provides sustainable energy and works to control the levels of blood sugar. Protein along with whole grains will help to keep you feeling full long into your day. Here are some examples of healthy breakfast foods sure to help you feel energized, concentrate, and stay full:
1. Greek Yogurt
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2. Whole Wheat Toast
Whole grains will keep you fuller, longer. Add a small amount of nutrient-rich, natural peanut butter for added protein and healthy fats.
3. Coconut Water
Filled with potassium and natural electrolytes, pure coconut water is a wonderful way to hydrate yourself in the morning or after a workout.
Filled with iron, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids, eggs provide the perfect fuel to keep you going. Try scrambling them with spinach and low-sodium turkey bacon for a more substantial meal.
5. Cottage Cheese
Tart and filled with protein, cottage cheese is great on its own or with fresh fruits. The combination of calcium and protein will keep your bones strong and your stomach full.
6. Fresh Berries
Filled with antioxidants, fresh berries provide added sweetness to yogurt, cottage cheese, whole grain cereal, smoothies, and oatmeal. Fresh or frozen, berries can help lower blood pressure and provide you with vital antioxidants.
Exercise is also an important factor in increasing your work performance. Walking meetings are a new trend in the workplace. Aristotle was said to conduct his teachings as he walked the halls of the Lyceum in Athens. Walking has been shown to boost brain connectivity and function, something a keen mind like Aristotle’s has no doubt figured out. Better functioning brains with better neural connectivity come up with better ideas. Company exercise plans or exercising over your lunch hour has also been shown to yield higher output. A study at the University of Bristol showed exercising participants work performance was consistently higher, as shown by better time management and improved mental sharpness. It also showed participants to be more tolerant of themselves and their colleagues.
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Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen expressed his full support to two new varieties of rice recently introduced to the farmers.
While presiding over the closing ceremony of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ annual meeting here this afternoon, Samdech Techo Hun Sen underlined the proud achievement that Cambodia can produce and grow our own varieties of rice.
“I really appreciate the achievements of the ongoing agricultural technical research associated with research and cultivation,” he said.
The two new varieties of rice are Champei Sar 70 and Kang Rei. Champei Sar 70 is the research result of Dr. Ouk Makara, former director of CARDI while Kang Rei is that of Dr. Khun Leang Hak, said H.E. Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Champei Sar 70 is a premium rice variety that farmers could harvest in short periods between 93-97 days giving between 3.2 and 4.9 tonnes per hectare on average, whereas Kang Rei can be grown in a shorter period than Champei Sar 70, i.e. from 78 to 84 days with an average yield of 4.3 to 7.1 tonnes per hectare, he added.
Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP)


Though it is always advisable that you stay away from saturated and trans fats, there are some essential fats that you still need in your body as a bodybuilder. Among these fats is omega-3. Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid found in fish that helps support the muscle-building process. This fatty acid is mostly found in cold water fish such as sardines, trout, tuna, and salmon.
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Other foods that should be in your bodybuilding diet include egg whites, slow burning carbohydrates or low glycemic carbs, water, and fruits.


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When I got older and was doing the cooking for myself, I looked for ways to make this very healthy tuber into a more appetizing dish. I originally saw Tyler Florence make this on Food Network channel, and yes, the fact that he’s hunky delicious influenced my desire to try it. I have to admit, that gorgeous man knows his way around the kitchen. Is he the perfect guy or what?
Cinnamon Streusel Sweet Potatoes
* 12 large sweet potatoes
* 3/4 cup (11/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
* 3/4 cup light brown sugar
* 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup toasted pecan pieces
* 1 cup miniature marshmallows
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Wash the sweet potatoes, scrubbing them well to remove any dirt. With a fork, prick the sweet potatoes in a couple of spots and place them on a sheet pan. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center goes in easily.
In a large bowl, mix the butter, brown sugar, and flour together until it's crumbly-looking. Add the cinnamon, salt, pecans, and marshmallows; fold the streusel topping together to combine.
Slice the sweet potatoes lengthwise down the center and push the ends towards the middle so it opens up. Stuff the sweet potatoes generously with the streusel topping and return to the oven. Bake for another 20 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and brown.


The Art of the Snack Bag
Snacks are a big deal in my family. There is an appropriate snack for every occasion, and snacks make every event better. Road trips (SweetTarts, Carrots, Popcorn). Camping (Donettes, Shelled Peanuts, Apples). Family gatherings (Guacamole, Tortilla Chips, Veggie Platters). While we branched out over the years and some snacks evolved (some did not—even on camping trips now, 30+ years after my first ever car camping excursion, I still pack Donettes) snacks remain an important factor to any meet-up. Yeah, I can be there Saturday…what are we eating? So when it comes to Smart Girls working at Street Fairs, I’m in charge of the snack bag.
The 2-day Adams Avenue Street Fair Snack Bag was assembled entirely at Trader Joe’s. For any event over 6 hours, we highly recommend some sort of ice/chest cooler thing. Tip—you don’t need ice. If you have ice packs, you can throw them in with your cold stuff in a cooler bag and you’ll be good all day (trust us, we ate hummus stored this way for two days, and we’re fine, just be sure it spends its overnight back at your house in the fridge). So the key to snack bag shopping is to pack: 1) some things you like, tried-and-true favorites 2) something that’s healthy (because after hours of snacks you’re going to feel slovenly, slushy, and glooby if you can’t get a carrot or an apple in there), and 3) something totally random that you may or may not like—call it the snack bag intrigue factor. You can’t let your snack bag be boring.
Vary your taste sensations and textures—salty, sweet, crunchy, mushy. Even if you “aren’t a sweet person really” (then I don’t know if I can be friends with you), you’ll want something sweet over the course of your 15 hour day. Think variety. No matter how much you like Pringles, when you are on hour nine and your sixth Pringle flavor variant, you are going to want something else. Another tip—You can never have too many snacks. Never. It’s impossible. You can always take them home, take them to your big girl job, save them for your next outing. So if your question is, do I really need carrots and plums? The answer is probably yes. Do I really need chocolate chip cookies and dark chocolate covered pretzels? Yes. Do I need gummy bears and gummy penguins? Well, probably not, but hey, it’s your snack bag…so if you’re asking, the answer is probably yes.
When you see us at our street fair table we very well may be sitting in the back of our booth, cramming food into our faces. This is food from a carefully concocted snack bag. This past weekend you could find us eating carrots and hummus, snickerdoodles, dried mangoes, almond butter sandwiches, plums, bananas, caramel/cheddar popcorn, and garlic pita chips. Other tip(s)—Bring mints and stick napkins in your snack bag.
At most events, there’s always going to be outside food sources and delicious snacks you come across organically. We support enjoying these snacks as well, but with a well-crafted snack bag, there is no urgency to these snacks. You don’t have to go searching hungry and cranky for food. Plus you won’t have to “resent-eat” any snacks. Well I didn’t want this deep-fried turkey leg, but since I’m starving and it’s the shortest line here, fine. Nothing kills a good day like a resent-eat snack. In addition to our Adams Ave snack bag, Smart Girls came across and purchased: pizza, falafel, and soft serve. One last tip—You cannot, no matter how quickly you think you can move through a pack of people, get soft serve back to your fellow Smart Girl 4 blocks away in 82 degree weather without getting ice cream on your shoes…but it will still be worth it.
So, when you see us at the next fair, feel free to ask us what’s in our snack bag! (But I probably won't share, I'm pretty territorial about my snacks.)


When my son was three months old, I went to my regular doctor and got myself a physical. I was concerned about my weight (not baby weight…I’ve always been fat), and when I told her I eat whole grain bread, she said something that stayed with me: “don’t even bother with that…pretty much everything made with wheat in this country is bad for you anyway.”
When it came time to give my son solids, I realized that I never really pay attention to what is in my food or how it got there. If it said “organic,” I trusted it, but I wanted to do better for my son. Y’all, what I found, is not shocking, but it is scary.
The US House Committee on Oversight and Reform released a report on heavy metals in baby foods. The brands tested are basically all those you see on the shelves, Gerber, Happy Baby Organics, Plum Organics, Beech-Nut, and more. Check out this article from Harvard Health Publishing about the report.
Ultimately, what we find out is that nearly every baby food brand on the shelves tested DANGEROUSLY high for metals in their food, every the organic, more pricey brands. Honestly, at this point, I just started googling “baby food without dangerous heavy metals,” and this is what I found…
Cold-Pressed is Best
First and foremost, cold pressed baby food is always going to be more nutrient dense. The process used in the brands found in the report required hot pressing foods, which both introduces metals and strips the foods of nutrients.
Right off the bat, I found several companies that use the cold press process. Yumi, Little Spoon, and Once Upon a Farm, stood out to me the most. You will find reviews about these companies all over the internet, and they are all overwhelmingly good. Differences mainly come down to price and availability, but the good news is that there is no bad choice among these three.
Little Spoon, Yumi, and Once Upon a Farm
After discovering the magic of cold-pressed baby food, I had to decide which one to try. To be honest, I signed up for Yumi first. The jars are unique and caught my eye. They also had a great selection. The next day, I changed my mind and switched to Little Spoon (because I’m indecisive) before switching to Once Upon a Farm.
Little Spoon is fantastic. They have an amazing selection of food with incredible combinations like “Kale Avocado Green Apple Chia” and “Spinach Mango Banana Hemp.” My baby loved EVERYTHING.
Like Yumi, their food is on a delivery system. They deliver every two weeks, and everything has a two-week expiration. You can choose 1, 2, or 3 jars per day for your subscription. At two jars per day, I paid $98/bi-weekly. That’s about $3.50/jar. It’s a little pricey, but great quality.
In the spirit of honesty, mama’s still on that quarantine budget, and I had to switch to something a little more affordable. Ultimately, I gave Once Upon a Farm a try, and it was a great choice.
From Little Spoon To Once Upon a Farm
If you are looking for an easy, affordable ($2.49/pouch), healthy baby food option that’s readily available for your little one, Once Upon a Farm is a guilt-free choice. They offer the same type of delivery subscription as the others, but you can also purchase OUF at Target. This was a major selling point for me. More than that, the food speaks for itself.
The ingredients list is the kind of short and simple that we love. Everything is organic, and the combinations are delicious. My husband always takes a few bites when he feeds the baby, and I’ve been known to give it a little taste test. They even have dairy-free smoothies for a treat (all organic and healthy ingredients, of course).
I thought I wouldn’t like the pouch over the jar, but it doesn’t really matter with cold-pressed food. It has to be heated up, so you’re going to dump it in a pot for about 10 seconds either way.
The Final Verdict
Ultimately, there is no bad choice in the cold-pressed world. Other brands like Cerebelly and Tiny Organics are also great. If, like me, you are an anxious mother, worried about what you feed your child in these crucial developmental years, finding a food brand you can trust is so important for your family. I rest easy knowing that my baby is getting the nutrition he needs.
It’s also worth mentioning that my son has no gut issues. No gas. No upset stomach. Regular bowel movement. Just a happy, healthy guy. The Frida Baby Gas Passer and the Gripe Water go untouched.
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Grassroots is a lot more than just making exquisite dog snacks. We are a movement too. Grassroots wants to improve the world in these four important ways:
1. Pet Obesity
About half of our dogs and cats are either over weight or obese. A primary contributor to this epidemic pet health problem is feeding too many calories outside the pet's regular diet. Grassroots wants to reduce pet obesity caused by feeding too many high calorie treats to our pets. At just 1-2 calories per crispy snack, you can feel a little better about giving your pet a reward.
2. Animal Welfare & The Environment
By choosing naturally raised fresh animal proteins we can begin making a small movement towards the ethical treatment of animals while contributing to the sustainability of our environment.
3. Clean Ingredient List & 100% Natural
Our clean and limited ingredient list of 100% natural ingredients ensures that our pets are not ingesting unhealthy ingredients or unnecessary additions that have little or no nutritional value. Grassroots uses only 8 ingredients with no preservatives, no artificial flavouring, and no dyes.
3. High Quality & High Value
Lastly, Grassroots wants to deliver a very high quality product for a reasonable price. We have developed our Crisps with mostly organic ingredients and we worked hard to deliver these to our customers at just a small premium to conventional ingredients.


I have been struggling to get cookies right.. I have no problem in making Nankhatai.. its very easy, but making proper cookies does take time.. After so many attempts.. my cookies started getting better.. This cookie has a subtle flavour of coffee and surprise element of Almonds...Freshly baked cookies with hot chai is heavenly.. You can make this cookies in batches.. keep the remaining dough wrapped in aluminium foil in the fridge and use as and when required...
100 gms butter
100 gms light brown sugar
30 gms caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp instant coffee granules, dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water(take mild ones)
175 gms plain flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
90 gms Almonds( toasted and chopped or ground in small pieces)
Put the butter and both the sugar in a bowl and beat till its light and fluffy. Put the vanilla extract, coffee, and egg in a seperate bowl and whisk with fork lightly, and add this mixture to the butter and sugar mixture in two batches and beat till fuffy.
Sift the flour, baking powder and baking soda and mix properly so that soda and baking powder is well combined with the flour.. Now add this flour mixture in the butter mixture and fold in carefully. Also add almonds and fold in to the mixture. If the dough is too sticky, you can chill it in the fridge for half an hour.
Preheat the oven at 180 degrees C. Grease the baking sheet and spoon small teaspoonfuls of the mixture on it allowing space for the cookies to spread. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the sides turn slightly brown. Leave to cook on the sheet for few minutes and then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.. Store this cookies in an airtight container for later use..


Fresh air, clean water, clean food, having good friendships, managing stress levels, exercise, meaningful employment, being spiritually whole – it all counts.
At Riverdell Herbs, LLC we try to help you find your place in this world especially as it affects your health. We also know that you are part of a whole and may need other practitioners to help you along.
Different lifestyle tips will be posted here as they are topical – and feel free to contribute your own via the “Contact Us” feature.
*Give up the microwave! microwaves appear to alter the nutritional content of food – and you pay enough for it! Instead, use the toaster oven, heat over a steaming saucepan or under the broiler. Boil water in an electric kettle – its quicker!
*Reduce your use of plastics. Store food to be used later in glass/china containers. Cover with a plate or glass lid.
*Remember a Healthy Diet is a must!


With Food in Mind develops art-based approaches to food education and food injustice, with a focus on childhood obesity and nutrition disparities in low-income neighborhoods and communities of color.
Our programs uniquely combine art and food, providing children and youth with multisensory learning experiences.
We partner with a wide range of other organizations to bring our programs to children and families in New York City and beyond.
With Food in Mind is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a nonprofit arts service organization. We can always use a helping hand.


Deep fried fish, Straight from the Oven
Hubby’s family comes from the Piney Woods of East Texas. That means crappie or catfish three days a week and and a Family Feast for 100’s every holiday!
Though we eventually migrated a thousand miles away to the Desert Southwest, we still love Deep Fried Fish from the lakes of Texas. And when visitors arrive for extended visits from hubby’s homeland, they never come empty- handed.
We have a nephew in Texas who is the most avid fisherman I’ve ever met. And lucky for the family, he enjoys fileting and freezing all the extra fish he catches during the year. So when relatives visit from East Texas, we clear out a shelf in our freezer.
Actually visitors from Texas mean this Arizona family has deep-fried fish for 6 months. A sweet deal! Lately though, since my health issues worsened, our deep-fried fish frys have become limited to “out-of-state visitors days” only!
My sister-in-law can fry fish like no body’s business but when they go home– all that bubbling, boiling oil is out of the question for this gal with COPD!
More recently, hubby and I have tried to pretend that our feast on lemon baked fish in the oven is just as good as deep fried fish. Shhhh, don’t tell anyone I said this but— NO WAY!
Finally, in desperation I searched Pinterest for Baked fish recipes. If there existed a good baked fish, unique recipe, or anything else for that matter, I knew it would be on Pinterest.
I wanted a Baked Fish Recipe that could at least mimic a deep fried fish recipe. And WOW, did I ever find one.
My biggest complaint about baked fish is that it just isn’t as flaky as deep-fried fish. I don’t like sushi and I don’t like my fried fish soft and spongy. If it isn’t crisp on the outside and flaky on the inside, then I pass. If you feel the same– Here it is!
The Recipe is called Peggy’s Oven Fried Fish and I have hunted the Internet relentlessly trying to locate Peggy’s recipes to give credit where it’s due. But the only thing I can find is a broken website. So if you are out there PEGGY! this is the best recipe I’ve ever had and so simple too!
Deep Fried Fish from the Oven
PEGGY’S OVEN FRIED FISH
1 pound tilapia filets (I’ve used Crappie and Catfish)
1 tablespoon oil (to oil a baking sheet if you don’t use Parchment paper)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 ounces pork rinds, crushed (I used one bag)
1-2 teaspoons Seasoning Salt
Line a large baking pan with Parchment paper (Peggy’s recipe oils the baking sheet instead.) Mix the crumbled pork rinds and seasoning salt in a large zip-lock bag. Cover each piece of fish with mayonnaise on both sides, then dip into the rinds.
One at a time place each fish piece into the zip-lock bag and coat on all sides with the pork rind mixture. I did press the rinds onto the fish so there was plenty of coating on each fish.
Then place each fish onto the parchment paper and bake at 450º for about 15-20 minutes or until the fish is crispy and cooked through. It’s not necessary to flip the fish over during baking.
A medium sized bag of Pork rinds covered about 8-10 medium fish pieces.
Per Serving: 316 Calories; 17g Fat; 38g Protein; trace Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; trace Net Carbs
I swear, if I didn’t know better, I would have thought it was Texas deep-fried fish!
If you try it! Let me know, do you agree?
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How Much to Feed
- The best way to judge is by how skinny or plump your pup is; skinny is better than plump.
- Use rules of thumb (e.g., for pups under 6 months of age, feed 1 cup of dry food per 7-10 pounds per day) only as a rough starting point, and expect to adjust it based on weight gain and how the puppy looks
- Underfeed when in doubt rather than overfeed; you’ll never affect your puppy’s adult size by underfeeding while overfeeding can cause growth to occur too rapidly, increasing the chance for bone and joint trouble, like hip dysplasia.
This is absolutely the NUMBER ONE life long health concern for all dogs.
- How much you feed is even more critical than what you feed.
- Dogs are hardwired to look for food so don’t let them tell you how much to feed.
- Remember, always, that overweight dogs get sick sooner and die younger than dogs kept thin; controlled studies have shown this so please don’t shorten your dog’s life by feeding too much
- Create a feeding system that takes into account meals and treats so that overfeeding won’t occur; make sure everyone follows the feeding rules
- Give treats that are small or broken into small pieces (Cheerios make good treats because of their size) to minimize calories; dogs care more about getting a reward than its size so break that 2 inch dog bone into 10 individual rewards
What to Feed
We cannot offer simple answers but we do offer:
- Decide what you can afford, knowing that you won’t get what you don’t pay for.
- Understand that less expensive food features less expensive ingredients like guidelines; acknowledgment that old beliefs seem to defy common sense; and questions to help make you think more about what you feed your dog. Corn, wheat, soy, meat byproducts, grain byproducts (e.g., brewers rice, soybean mill run, corn gluten meal); also realize more expensive food doesn’t always omit these inexpensive ingredients; research the negative aspects of these ingredients - or you can believe what we tell you
- Learn to pay attention to package ingredient labels, not the marketing on the bag, because you cannot judge a book by its cover; unfortunately, even if you know the ingredients, you can’t be totally sure of their quality and wholesomeness
- Look into the foods we recommend.
- Provide variety; we wouldn’t think it’s healthy for us to eat the exact same thing our whole life, so why should it be okay for our dogs?
- Recognize that dry dog food is about convenience; despite what the packaging says, there’s nothing totally natural about pureeing, cooking and extruding ingredients into a dry nugget; consider feeding more than just dry food.
People Food Bad for Dogs?
Is it “bad” for us?
- Avoid feeding so much people food, especially meat, that it creates dietary imbalances or adds excess calories; limiting the volume of people food to less than a quarter of the diet should be fine
- Avoid potentially toxic foods (grapes, raisins), junk food, and overly fatty scraps (if it’s not that good for us, our dogs don’t need too much of it either)
- Avoid bones, especially cooked, which can become irritants, obstructions, and impactions in some dogs
- Encourage your dog to enjoy vegetables and fruits as treats; that piece of carrot, green pepper, or broccoli is a much better choice than a Pup-Peroni stick
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The Fresh Market is known for its open-air market feel and its locally sourced produce (hence the name). With 129 stores in 25 states and over 10,000 employees, The Fresh Market has grown in size and popularity.
The produce section is one of the main anchor points of the store, and houses highly profitable products. On average, consumers are buying more locally sourced fresh produce. However, poor signage throughout the store has lead to confusion and frustration for the consumer.
Customers are overwhelmed the minute they step through the door. They enter the produce section and are met with more questions than answers, "where are the tomatoes?", Is the per pound price good and what is it?". The Fresh Market has become disconnected from its brand image in three major ways:
1. “Open Market Feel” has become cluttered with mountains of produce stacked in every direction
2. Purchase process has become multi-step
3. Asking for help can be somewhat embarrassing and pointless
Retain customers by creating a streamlined process for buying groceries.
Brand Immersion: spent countless hours in-store measuring, recording and coding products, read reviews, blogs and analyzed website.
Market Research: spent countless hours in-store at Whole Foods measuring, recording and coding products to analyze store processes and researched market trends.
Consumer Analysis: Observed and interviewed customers in both stores, read-through customer comments and testimonials, researched customer behaviors.
The Fresh Market can maximize profits if they utilize their space, create natural traffic patterns and streamline purchasing process.
Position The Fresh Market as the local grocery store destination, by implementing the following in-store tactics:
1. Give the illusion of an open feel with less freestanding displays, and create a natural traffic pattern.
2. Utilize complementary products throughout the produce section to spur ideas for meals. Gives The Fresh Market the unique, made-for-you feel.
2. Make shoppers pass the high impulse and high margin products on their way to shopping staples.
CREDITS: Lauren Thompson (CBM), Joel Mazmanian (CT)


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At Upton Barn & Walled Garden we are proud to be working with four exquisite caterers who provide top class service accompanied by mouth-watering, delectable food, designed especially for your wedding reception. Please contact Pickle Shack, Peter Mundy Catering, LAP Food and Bars or Cottage Caterers directly to discuss your ideas and requirements.
Caterers we love!
Pickle Shack is a young and ambitious, award winning, creative catering company who have quickly built up a reputation for delivering exceptional food for unforgettable weddings and events. Underpinned by a team of Michelin trained chefs, Pickle Shack offer a bespoke menu design service. You and your Pickle Shack chef will work together to design a menu based around your favourite ingredients, poignant food experiences and wedding theme.
Inspired by creative techniques and exceptional taste, Head Chef and owner Peter Mundy now has over twenty years’ experience designing bespoke menus to stimulate your senses. Using the finest, locally sourced ingredients, Peter Mundy delivers classic food packed full of flavour and flair. His slick and professional front of house team, experienced to cater at any level of service, for any size wedding, top off this class act.
A family business based in Bampton, Devon. The business has grown in the last couple of years to be one of the best in the South West. They work closely with their local suppliers to find the freshest and highest quality ingredients available and are very conscious about where their ingredients come from, which is why they use local independent suppliers. Their butcher uses local farms and can trace all of their meat back to the farm, even to the herd and flock.
LAP is headed by Executive Chef Lin Pidsley with her talented team working alongside her, each dedicated to providing first class cuisine. Lin is a local food champion who can follow her dishes food from farm to fork to make your dining experience as flavoursome as possible and above all memorable. Catering to some of the South Wests most prestigious and award winning venues, LAP can also advise on all aspects of your event however large or small, so let them take care of it all!
Sample menus are available on LAP Food & Bars website:
A family run business specialising in excellent quality meals, buffets or tailored catering requirements, bringing you the comforts of first class cuisine into your home or hall. A professional yet relaxed service to suit all requirements, large or small, with the expertise to arrange and advise clients on the finer and more unusual details of your special event.
Contact Ashley Persey for more details.
T : 01884 266247
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In our efforts to eat healthful and low-calorie foods, my wife, Patricia and I have been collecting, experimenting, and calculating calories for healthy recipes we find in magazines, cook books and old family favorites. We thought it would be a fun little side project to accompany each recipe with artwork, since we are both artists. We decided on a watercolor style illustration for consistency.
We plan on creating and collecting more recipes and continue to take turns illustrating our foods that we are drawn to. We developed a Wordpress blog named Drawn to Food, so that we could quickly find it and use our recipes, as well as keeping up with our illustrations.