Lemon-Curry Soup

1/2 cup (125 ml) rice
6 cups (1.5 - 2 L) beef, chicken, or vegetable stock
3 eggs
3 Tbs (45 ml) lemon juice
1/2 tsp (2 ml) curry powder
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Chopped fresh cilantro (coriander leaves) or parsley for garnish
Combine the rice and stock in a pot and bring to a […]

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In the www.wwrecipes.com book, it’s hard to go wrong with Cheddar cheese.  Joe Barkson is particularly fond of the aged, sharper varieties, and this soup will benefit from using the best quality cheese available.
Spicy Cheddar Soup
2 Tbs (30 ml) butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium potato, peeled and grated
2 cups (500 […]

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This sounds so interesting…it’s from www.wwrecipes.com.  Give it a try on one of these cool fall days!

The name “mulligatawny” comes from the southern Indian Tamil language, and I am told it means “pepper water.” As with any recipe that has been around for more than ten minutes, this one has […]

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This was one of those emails that got sent around. I have no idea if any of the incidents in this email happened or not (snopes had no comment) but this is just good information to know. We hope no one has to put into play any of this, but it’s just good information to […]

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This came from my favorite health-related spot…RealAge.com.  I found it fascinating!  I’ll give it a try!
Control Your Appetite with This Scent
You may be able to get some extra willpower against the munchies by following your nose.
In a study, inhaling the scent of peppermint every couple of hours helped people eat less overall and eat better!
The […]

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This time of year makes me think of soups…this one looked really good.  It’s from my favorite…www.wwrecipes.com.  Check them out!
Boston is well known for its baked beans, cream pie, and brown bread. Here is my quick and easy version of an equally traditional but perhaps not as familiar Bostonian dish:
Boston Black Bean […]

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These came around the net…I though they were a hoot.

Things to NEVER say to a cop:

1. I can’t reach my license unless you hold my beer. (OK in Texas)
2. Sorry, Officer, I didn’t realize my radar detector wasn’t plugged in.
3. Aren’t you the guy from the Village People?
4. Hey, you must’ve been doin’ about 125 […]

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This came to me through email, I believe…I think it’s great information!

9 Appetite-Suppressing Foods to Conquer Your Cravings
By Whitney Provost

If you’re like most people, conquering your appetite is one of the biggest challenges you face in your fitness and weight loss journey. As soon as the word “diet” crosses your lips, you may start […]

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Amazing friends…this is true for so many of you wonderful friends of mine out there!  I hope you feel this way about YOUR friends, too.  Life is short…enjoy your friends to your fullest.  Lydia  P.S.  I think this was written by an older person than myself, but I can relate to much of this!  :O) […]

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Subject: COMPUTER
A college Spanish teacher was explaining to her class that in Spanish, unlike English, nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine.  ‘House’ for instance, is feminine: ‘la Casa.’    ‘Pencil,’ however, is masculine: ‘el lapiz.’
A student asked, ‘What gender is ‘computer’?’
Instead of giving the answer, the teacher split the class into two groups, male […]

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