Have you ever wondered how corned beef got its name?
Years ago in England, where ice was the only refrigeration available, butchers faced a problem every Friday. They had to close for the weekend, but the ice would melt over two days and meat would spoil. To preserve meat, butchers soaked it in strong brine or covered it with grains of coarse salt, called “corns”. The name has stuck ever since.
~Author Unknown~
1. Don’t spoil me. I know quite well that I ought not have all that I ask for, I’m only testing you.
2. Don’t be afraid to be firm with me, I prefer it. It makes me feel more secure.
3. Don’t let me form bad habits, I have to rely on you to detect them in the early stages.
4. Don’t make me feel smaller than I am, It only makes me behave stupidly big.
5. Don’t correct me in front of people if you can help it.
6. Don’t make me feel that my mistakes are sins, it upsets my set of values.
7. Don’t be upset when I say “I hate you”, it’s not you I hate, but your power to hinder.
8. Don’t protect me from consequences, I need to learn the painful way sometimes.
9. Don’t nag, if you do I will need to protect myself by appearing deaf.
10. Don’t make rash promises, remember I feel badly let down when promises are broken.
11. Don’t tax my honesty too much, I am easily frightened into telling lies.
12. Don’t be inconsistent, that completely confuses me and makes me lose faith in you.
13. Don’t tell me my fears are silly, they are terribly real to me and you can do much to reassure me if you try to understand.
14. Don’t ever suggest that you are perfect or infallible. It gives me to great a shock when I discover that you are neither.
15. Don’t forget that I can’t thrive without lots of love and understanding, but I don’t need to tell you that, do I?
After giving a woman a full medical examination, the doctor explained his prescription as he wrote it out. “Take the green pill with a glass of water when you get up. Take the blue pill with a glass of water after lunch. Then just before going to bed, take the red pill with another glass of water.”
“Exactly what is my problem, Doctor?” the woman asked.
“You’re not drinking enough water.”
~Author Unknown~
Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray my sanity to keep.
For if some peace I do not find,
I’m pretty sure I’ll lose my mind.
I pray I find a little quiet,
Far from the daily family riot.
May I lie back and not have to think
About what they’re stuffing down the sink,
Or who they’re with, or where they’re at
And what they’re doing to the cat.
I pray for time all to myself
(did something just fall off a shelf?)
To cuddle in my nice, soft bed
(Oh no, another goldfish–dead!)
Some silent moments for goodness sake
(Did I just hear a window break?)
And that I need not cook or clean
(well heck, I’ve got the right to dream)
Yes now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray my wits about me keep,
But as I look around I know,
I must have lost them long ago!
Did you know that spending more time eating can actually help you lose weight? According to a study, one reason the French have lower obesity rates than the Americans is because they linger over their meals rather than gobbling them down.
Expert say eating slow may help trigger feelings of fullness, so you end up eating less.
So try:
1. Sipping water after each bite.
2. Putting your fork down between bites.
3. Use smaller plates (23 cm in diameter). Studies show that people to clear their plates, regardless of portion size or calorie content.
….to the families of the victims.
We are deeply saddened by the shocking news on the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting. The evil act of a 20-year old who took the innocent lives of 20 first graders and 6 adults.
Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow as we too have a daughter who have just turned 6 in November.
May the peace that comes from the memories of love and joy shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Our thoughts and prayers in your time of grief.
A woman trained her parrot to give instructions to tradesman who called at her house.
One day the coalman came with a delivery. “Ten sacks please,” said the parrot. “You’re a clever bird being able to talk,” said the coalman as he finished the delivery.
“Yes,” replied the parrot. “And I can count too. Bring the other sack.”
Calcium is essential for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth. This mineral also ensures proper nerve and muscle function as it moves in and out of bone tissue and circulates through the body. It helps prevent osteoporosis, regulate blood pressure and research shows it may reduce risk of colon cancer.
So, eat more calcium-rich food today:
1. Almonds (100 g; 266 mg)
2. Cheddar cheese (30 g; Calcium 233 mg)
3. Chinese cabbage (100 g; 102 mg)
4. Orange (medium size; 70 mg)
5. Skim milk (1 cup; 320 mg)
6. Sardines – canned & drained (100 g; 380 mg)
7. Soyabean curd or Tofu (100 g; 150 mg)
8. Spinach (100 g; 60 mg)
9. Natural low-fat yogurt (200 g; 420 mg)
10. Whole wheat bread (2 slices; 60 mg)
“It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help.” – Judith S. Martin
Here’s a healthy cabbage-beef casserole recipe that serves 4 and it’s 170 calories per serving:
Ingredients:
1 small head cabbage
600 g lean ground beef
1 medium onion chopped
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1 can condensed tomato soup with 1 can water
Method:
1. Chop cabbage and placed in greased baking dish.
2. Brown meat and onions.
3. Stir in rice, pour over cabbage.
4. Mix soup and water.
5. Pour over entire casserole.
6. Bake 160°C for an hour. Add more water if needed.
