The World According to Me

Have you ever had a churro? They are sort of like an elongated doughnut covered in sugar and are often available from street vendors. Many visitors to Disneyland and Disney World become addicted to the sweet treat and have been known to search the parks for a vendor.
Well, if you are one of those people, […]

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Once you have stitches on the needle (cast on), you have to start the actual knitting. The first stitch you need to learn is called the Knit Stitch and is abbreviated in patters with a letter k.
To start, you need the needle with the stitches on it in your left hand. Keep the working yarn […]

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I’m always amazed at how few people know what to do with the parsnip. It is a staple winter vegetable that stores well. They have a sweet and nutty flavor and are starchy like the potato, although they look similar to the carrot. Buy parsnips that are small to medium in size as the larger […]

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Everyone seems to serve sweet potatoes the same way. Not sure why as they are quite a versatile veggie. Take a risk, try something new with this old favorite.
Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Maple Pecan Topping
My mother loves pecans and finds ways to add them to many of her dishes.
6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 russet […]

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Once I started pulling out the recipe books I found more of my favorite holiday recipes. Is there anything better than the smell of cookies baking?
Candy Cane Cookies
These I can remember making with my grandmother and my sister in the big kitchen on the farm.
1 cup butter
1 cup icing sugar
1 egg
1 tsp almond extract
1 […]

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Knitting may seem like one of those things your grandmother did; that women don’t do anymore. But take a look at whose knitting these days and you may be surprised. Young people are taking up the hobby/skill, just take a look around a college campus. Knitting is a great way of keeping occupied in those […]

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Baking is one of my favorite parts of the holidays. Not only is it nice to have a selection of home made goodies for when you have guests, baking can be a great gift. When giving as a gift you can put your baking in a nice tin or box or you can assemble the […]

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Your brain is one of the most important organs you have. Many people worry about how their hearts, lungs and skin are aging, but don’t give a thought about their brains. Making sure your brain is healthy can help with recovery from trauma such as strokes.
The good news is it is never too late to […]

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We’ve all been there. We just have to have that pumpkin pie, bowl of ice cream, or chocolate. Unfortunately we usually crave foods that are full of comfort but don’t do our diets any favors. So next time you hear the donuts calling your name, try these strategies and see if they help.
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