Die cancer die… here to save the day… Garlic, Onions, Leeks, Shallots, Chives

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Today’s cancer tip is from a great magazine article “Edible Healing: Food Cures for Cancer” by Prevention Magazine! I know what I’m making for dinner tonight… sauteed veggies (zucchini, red pepper, banana pepper, mushrooms, onions, garlic) with pasta and a yogurt pepper jack mixture… sautee the veggies, toss in the cooked angel hair pasta, turn the burner off, add a few spoonfuls of plain yogurt and some shredded pepper jack, put the lid on until cheese melts and ohmygosh… you will end up with something you’ll be addicted to… forever! Here’s the tip of the day…

Garlic, Onions, Leeks, Shallots, Chives

The sulfur compounds found in this group (the alliaceous family) promote the death of colon, breast, lung, and prostate cancer cells. Epidemiological studies also suggest a lower risk of kidney and prostate cancer in people who consume the most garlic.

How to Eat Them: The active compounds in garlic are released when you crush the clove, and they’re much more easily absorbed if they’re combined with a small amount of oil. Sauté chopped garlic and onions in a little olive oil, mix with steamed or stir-fried vegetables, and toss with black pepper and turmeric. They can also be consumed raw, mixed in salads, or layered on sandwiches.

OK mom, this is treatment number 7! “Only” 5 to go! WOOHOO… on the countdown now!

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I can’t believe I won!! What did I win???

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A few weeks ago we headed over to Coastal Cupboard in Mount Pleasant (SC), a cool kitchen place full of delightful things… other than the top notch kitchen gadgets they have wonderful cookbooks, cookware, bakeware, cooking lessons, demonstrations, coffee machines that will make your head spin and a variety of other things… if you like to cook then a trip to Coastal Cupboard is a must! We were there to have our knives sharpened… a few times a year they have knife sharpening clinics where you come in, take a number (yes! I’m not the only one with a dull knife!) and have your knife sharpened, money goes to charity. While there they had a raffle you could sign up for, I can’t even remember what the items were, just remembered that they were neat, so I put my name in the overflowing box… then a few days later I got a call, Woohoo!! I WON! !! I was THRILLED!  Oh, ugh… what did I win?? A cool knife crock from KUHN RIKON, it’s a small crock with 4 fabulous bright green knives, and these puppies are SHARP! Woohoo, I was too excited! Thank you Coastal Cupboard!

If you get a chance check out Coastal Cupboard, great website, blog, newsletter and information!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

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All images from http://thecoastalcupboard.com/

Artist to watch… STAPLETON KEARNS!

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Stapleton Kearns, many of you have heard of him. His blog is both entertaining as well as a wealth of inspiration. His paintings are dynamic! I’m featuring a snow scene, frankly because I think we need it… kind of like a Christmas in July type thing. When it’s hot out nice cool snow is so appealing! I’d like to go make a few snow angels myself! This is a neat nocturnal painting… it looks safe, and the warm lights reflecting in the snow make the house seem cozy. Yep, this is the kind of painting I needed to see today! If you get a chance, check out Stapleton’s website!

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A drink to beat the heat… Lemonade Iced Tea – Southern Living recipe!

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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! There are 4th of July parties all around us today. What better time to try something that will cool you off? This is similar to an “Arnold Palmer” (half lemonade, half iced tea)… something refreshing to beat the heat! Give it a shot, something different and fun to bring to a party!

You can click HERE to go directly to MyRecipes website where it’s quick and easy to print… or see below:

Lemonade Iced Tea

A Southern Living Recipe from www.myrecipes.com

  • YIELD: Makes 8 cups
  • COOK TIME: 5 MINUTES
  • PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
  • STEEP: 10 MINUTES
  • COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Nonalcoholic

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 2 family-size tea bags
  • 1 (1-oz.) package fresh mint leaves (about 1 cup loosely packed)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 1 (6-oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
  • Garnish: fresh citrus slices

Preparation

  • 1. Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a 2-qt. saucepan. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and stir in fresh mint. Cover and steep 10 minutes.
  • 2. Remove and discard tea bags and mint. Stir in sugar until dissolved.
  • 3. Pour tea into a 3-qt. container, and stir in 4 cups cold water and lemonade concentrate. Serve over ice. Garnish, if desired.

Southern Living
JULY 2009

ENJOY! Drive careful and have a good time today! Catch you back here tomorrow!

Sailing in Key Largo…

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As I mentioned yesterday I’ve been using some of Coastal Living’s wonderful photos that they have included in a newsletter with a View of the Day… fabulous idea, and I have thoroughly enjoyed it, just like the magazine! Check them out, and get a subscription! Also makes a great gift! And no, Coastal Living doesn’t pay me to say nice things (I wish), ha ha…

“…in no time he was climbing aboard a trim little boat. He quickly set sail. And the moon sailed along with him.”

–Crockett Johnson

Photo: Cruising off the Coast of Key Largo

Enjoy! Catch you back here tomorrow!

The Oregon coast… riveting!

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Since many of you are on vacation this weekend, I decided to share with you some of the wonderful images that I received in a newsletter from Coastal Living  (sign up you guys… great stuff!). They send out an image a day with an inspirational message… these are beautiful… and meaningful…

 

“The Moon is distant from the Sea—And yet, with Amber Hands—She leads Him—docile as a Boy—Along appointed Sands…”

–Emily Dickenson

Photo: Lighthouse on the Oregon Coast. Cotton Coulson – National Geographic Stock

Catch you back here tomorrow… if you’re out and about, drive safe!

Santa Barbara Island… ahhh the beauty!

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Wonderful magazine, COASTAL LIVING, full of great information and photos of places you would really like to be. They have a View of the Day with an inspirational message, and the photos are out of this world… Here is one of them!

 

“…whatever we lose (like a you or a me); it’s always ourselves we find in the sea”

–E.E. Cummings

Photo: Santa Barbara Island

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Vital Veggies in the war against cancer…

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Today’s cancer tip is from a great magazine article “Edible Healing: Food Cures for Cancer” by Prevention Magazine!

 Vital Veggies

Brussels sprouts, bok choy, Chinese cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower all contain sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinols (I3Cs), two potent anticancer molecules. These molecules help the body detoxify certain carcinogenic substances and can help prevent precancerous cells from developing into malignant tumors. They also promote the suicide of cancer cells and block tumor growth.

How to Prepare Them: Cover and steam briefly or stir-fry rapidly with a little olive oil. Avoid boiling cabbage and broccoli, which destroys their cancer-fighting compounds.

We all have to get used to the thought of more fruits and veggies and less processed foods. It’s a hard thing to give up. Convenience is important, but maybe the more we make things ourself the quicker we’ll get! Here’s hoping!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Great CD… KOOP – Koop Islands

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 Recently while meandering through ESD, a local design shop near the house, I heard this CD playing and just HAD to know WHO this was… it was interesting music, the kind that you can just sit and listen to for hours on end. The music that was playing was the first song on this CD, and it made me feel like I was in Italy! It was fabulous… the CD cover talks about this as jazz and a combination of 1930’s swing and carribean music… I’m not sure that I would describe it that way, but I know I thoroughly enjoy it! I don’t know much about the group other than it’s a duo from Stockholm… read more about them here and click to listen to some tidbits (from Amazon)… http://www.amazon.com/Koop-Islands/dp/B000VI6T9C – hope this makes you as happy as it did me :)

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Alaska’s coast… in a kayak?

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Isn’t this the most beautiful picture? I love this! How serene. I got this image from Coastal Living. They sent out an email with a view of the day, along with an inspirational message. Great idea. Check out their website at http://coastalliving.com – GREAT magazine!

Now for the message that came along with the photo:
 
“I would not exchange my leisure hours for all the wealth in the world”
-Conte de Mirabeau
 
LOVE IT! Isn’t that the truth? You only have one life, ya gotta live it… Be inspired by this message, sometimes we all need something to give us a boost, let THIS be it! Money is nice, but… your time and the way you spend it is priceless…
 
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Perfect summer recipe… ROASTED CORN SALAD!

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Roasted Corn Salad, recipe by Cooking Light

This has been a favorite in our house for many years now, it’s quick to make and takes full advantage of all mother nature has to offer… you can make it your own by tossing in anything else that sounds tasty. The recipe calls for white balsamic vinegar, I used regular and it was fine. This salad side dish goes well with anything, and is best served at room temperature or warm. Often times I’ll make it early in the day so the house stays cool, then just take it out of the fridge for a little while, that works! This is a recipe from Cooking Light magazine… tasty!

Here’s the link to where it’s easy to print, otherwise, below is the recipe… ENJOY! ROASTED CORN SALAD   (Cooking Light)  YIELD: 4 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chopped seeded tomato
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Combine corn and 1 teaspoon oil in a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Combine 2 teaspoons oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl; add corn mixture, stirring well. Stir in tomato, bell pepper, and onions. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Light
JULY 1998

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A fabulous fresh ROSEMARY dry rub… grill today!

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Ahhh Rosemary… a heavenly spice that we see planted around Charleston, SC as shrubs in some cases… it grows easily and is tasty in many ways. Today, I’m going to share a dry marinade (rub) that I got out of Williams-Sonoma GRILLING cookbook about ten years ago. It’s one we’ve made many times and it’s a keeper!

DRY MARINADE FOR LAMB, BEEF and CHICKEN:
Rub the meat lightly with oil before coating with the marinade. Made with fresh herbs these marinades keep (tightly covered) up to 3 days in the refigerator. If made with dried herbs, they’ll keep several weeks, in an airtight container in the cupboard.
2 tablespoons chopped FRESH rosemary OR 2 teaspoons  DRIED rosemary
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
finely grated zest of one lemon or lime
 
Mix ingredients together in a small bowl, after you lightly oil the meat pat on the dry rub. Grill to perfection. Your eyes will bug out of your head. It truly will be that good!
 
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Basil, my most used herb…

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Basil is such an all purpose herb. I use it lots, not only in spaghetti sauce, but in salads and sandwiches. Basil is easy to find and just as easy to grow. I buy a small plant at the grocery store for a few bucks and it turns into a massive bush. Don’t let it flower, cut the leaves before that happens and USE IT! Make pesto, make a sandwich on a baguette with fresh mozarella, tomato and basil piled high, it’s so refreshing… another idea is a caprese salad… slice fresh tomatoes and some fresh mozarella. I put it in a plate alternating the mozarella and tomato with some basil tucked beside each, drizzle with a little olive oil, a light sprinkle of S&P and whoa! You have yourself the most delightful little salad!

ENJOY!
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Artist to watch… JULIA NICHOLS!

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On our first visit to Maine, many years ago, we met a wonderful artist. We were at the fall L.L. Bean Art Show in Freeport, ME. The show was huge, with many great artists, but one stood out… her name? JULIA NICHOLS. Check out her website (click HERE). Her paintings are so DIFFERENT, so fantastic… we loved one that was of a road on Monhegan Island with two walkers. It reminded us of, well… US! We called her the following year to see if we could stop by and see some of her work, and guess what? We did and that painting was still available! We bought it, had the best visit and still love to follow her work. Check out Julia’s website, and if you’re in Yarmouth, Maine, give her a call! She’s as nice as they come!

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Turmeric… a powerful spice against cancer?

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Today’s cancer tip is from a great magazine article “Edible Healing: Food Cures for Cancer” by Prevention Magazine!

Turmeric

Found in curry powder, this spice is the most powerful natural anti-inflammatory available today. It encourages cancer cell death, inhibits tumor growth, and even enhances the effectiveness of chemotherapy. Some research shows that turmeric is most effective in humans when it’s mixed with black pepper and dissolved in oil (olive or canola, preferably). In store-bought curry mixes, turmeric represents only 20% of the total, so it’s better to obtain ground turmeric directly from a spice shop.

How to Use It: Mix a teaspoon of turmeric powder with a teaspoon of olive oil and a generous pinch of ground black pepper and add to vegetables, soups, and salad dressings. Use a tablespoon if you already have cancer.

Whoa! Worth a shot wouldn’t you say? I know they make capsules that contain Turmeric, Black Pepper and Olive Oil… another thing worth trying if the actual taste isn’t quite your thing?

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Woohoo Mom… Keep on hanging in there! Love you!… me