Monosodium Glutamate MSG, also known as monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer used in processed and some oriental restaurants. In 1908 a Japanese researcher named Kikunae Ikeda isolated a distinct flavor found in the seaweed broth known as dashi. The flavor was named umami (pleasant savory taste, in English). Ikeda discovered the cause of this flavor was ionized glutamate. He…
A quick and easy replacement for stick deodorants.
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This must be mayonnaise week! Four people this week have asked how I make my mayo with an immersion blender. So I created this quick video to demonstrate. (Go easy on me guys, it’s my very first video) Ingredients: 1 Egg 1 cup classic olive oil (Do not use extra virgin, or virgin) That’s really all you need.
If you’ve been thinking about trying Intermittent Fasting, here is a great webinar that covers the why, the how, and the science. Actually, the free ebooks you receive for signing up do an excellent job of explaining the basics. (No, I am not involved with the people offering the webinar. I’m not an affiliate, and I don’t get paid if…
This morning I want to talk about intentions. In one of the classes I’m currently taking, (I’m almost always taking a class of some sort. I believe continued education and exposing yourself to new ideas is an important part of over-all wellness.), we’re talking about the difference between “goals” and “intentions.” The course instructor is making the point that it’s…
Good morning, everyone! I hope the first two weeks of 2020 have been kind to you. Around here we are just now settling into the new year. Around here, our regular activities have only been back into full swing for a week. We took advantage of the extra time off by taking a short trip with my two adult children.…
We have great news to share. If you’ve been reading for any length of time, you know that I typically spend at least 25 hours every week driving my husband to-and-from work. His job is about an hour away from. I drive him to work, and then come home to make sure our 17 year old gets to and from…
Yep — it’s a rotten name. I’ve given the name of this cereal absolutely no thought. I just came up with it an hour ago, and thought I’d share it with you. The problem was this.. it’s chilly down here in the South this week. Not Nebraska cold, but cold enough that the weather has me craving hot tea, soup,…