Brooke Says:Here are some tweets from this morning’s chat on Victimhood! If you missed it, just search #luvchat on twitter and read what we talked about. Retweet anything you agree with and add your input. I’ll come back and address additional tweets later during the day and week. Choosing to be a victim limits our creatives ...
April 9th, 2012 . By Lovesgumbo
Brooke says: Stretching is very important. Especially if you don’t want to be sore tomorrow. Thinking to self as she types — wish I had done that. Feeling it today, lololol. Top Reasons To Stretch After Your Workout By Kerri Wood It’s great that you’ve finished a healthy workout, but before you head to the locker, be sure ...
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May 5th, 2012 . By Lovesgumbo
Brooke Says:Here are some tweets from this morning’s chat on Victimhood! If you missed it, just search #luvchat on twitter and read what we talked about. Retweet anything you agree with and add your input. I’ll come back and address additional tweets later during the day and week. Choosing to be a victim limits our creatives ...
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April 28th, 2012 . By Lovesgumbo
Brooke says: This is a great example of the kind of self-discovery that comes from effective journaling. I love this! If you haven’t started journaling for your journey, start today and watch your life expand. From Anton Fernando Day 11. Journey to Life. It seems there is an emotional beast within me that rises everyday or so, ...
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May 3rd, 2012 . By Lovesgumbo
Here is a woman who grew up without a father in Washington D.C. She married twice, before meeting and marrying her current husband. They are determined to make this marriage work, so they see a counselor proactively and they read and study a lot about communication and love. Denyce, is finding balance managing her ...
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Brooke says: I made this dish for dinner last night. My family loved it. Instead of frying soft corn tortillas, I crunched up crunchy taco shells. c.1997, M.S. Milliken & S. Feniger, all rights reserved Ingredients 2 whole chicken breasts, split (I used Quorn Naked Chicken, which is vegetarian) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups chicken stock 3 1/2 ...
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May 12th, 2012
I found these gems on pinterest and I have been making them every since. They have replaced my traditional buttermilk biscuit recipe because everyone in the family loves them so much! Soft, moist, yummy and easy! From Plain Chicken 2 cups Bisquick 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup 7-up 1/4 cup melted butter Cut sour cream into biscuit mix, add 7-Up. ...
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May 5th, 2012
From: Tres Agaves time to get your grill on! Perfecto for impromptu barbecues, we love this Mexican-inspired, dry-rub grilled chicken wing recipe because there is no need to marinate the chicken beforehand. Serving Size: 3 To 4 People Total Cooking Time With Prep: 45 Minutes To An Hour What You Will Need: - Charcoal Grill - Large Bowl - 3 lbs of ...
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May 5th, 2012
These will be great for your Fight Night Cinco de Mayo Party! Spicy and refreshing! Ginger Peach Margarita (makes 1 drink) 1/2 of a ripe peach, peeled, pitted, and cut into wedges 5 quarter-sized slices of fresh ginger 3/4 oz. simple syrup 1 oz. fresh lime juice (about 1 lime) 1 1/2 oz. silver tequila 1/2 oz. Cointreau orange liqueur Lime wedge for garnish Muddle ...
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April 21st, 2012
Brooke says: I haven’t eaten real chicken in 20+ years. However, I make dishes like this one from chicken substitutes. This one I’ll be making from Quorn Naked Chicken. Instead of cream of chicken, I’ll be using cream of celery. This recipe is great for a weekday meal. Just prepare everything before work, and come ...
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April 18th, 2012
Brooke says: One of my facebook followers shocked me the other day when she said she was having mac & cheese and Pot roast for a weekday meal. I was so intrigued I had to ask how she could manage that. Well, the pot roast was left over, but the mac & cheese was made ...
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April 15th, 2012
Brooke says: This is great for a lazy weekend. Just a little effort, but it comes out pretty fancy. INGREDIENTS 1 lb Salmon, skinned preferably 1t paprika 1t cumin 1/2t oregano 1/4t crushed red pepper flakes 1/2t salt 2t minced garlic (jar) 2T brown sugar DIRECTIONS 1 Mix all spices together. 2 Use a length of foil long enough to fold over salmon to make packet. rub spice mix ...
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April 9th, 2012
Brooke says: This looks like a yummy refreshing Springtime drink with easy to get ingredients. Surprise him with this cocktail and an appetizer on the deck or front porch! If there is no him, make yourself this yummy cocktail instead of your usual glass of wine. Blushing Bride 2 oz passion-fruit nectar 3 oz Champagne 1/2 teaspoon grenadine Pour chilled ...
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April 9th, 2012
Brooke says: My Nanny always told me to include something raw with every meal. I’m far from that goal, but I am working on putting more raw foods into my diet. This article gives great ideas for those of us who want to step up our health game. From One Green Planet When I first started my ...
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April 4th, 2012
From Fine Cooking.com Brooke says: Here’s a classic Lamb recipe for Easter dinner! For a weekend spring dinner that yields plenty of leftovers for the week, try a whole leg of lamb. The lamb is rubbed with mint, lemon, and garlic and then roasted until juicy and tender. Watch our video on carving a leg of lamb ...
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