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Why I love my copper pitcher

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Did you know that drinking water from a copper water pitcher has amazing health benefits and is widely recommended by health experts? According to ancient Ayurvedic health principles, water stored in a copper jug (which is known as “tamra jal”) balances the three doshas in your body (vata, kapha and pitta) by gently infusing the water with the many health benefits of copper. Benefits of copper Numerous research studies have shown that copper has incredible anti-bacterial properties, acts as an effective anti-oxidant, strengthens the immune system, helps promote good health, slows the appearance of aging, helps the body cleanse itself of toxins and free radicals, and helps stimulate the brain. Because copper is naturally anti-bacterial, copper jugs are also naturally self-sterilizing. Benefits of drinking water from a copper pitcher Drinking water stored in a copper water jug can be very good for the digestive system. In particular, the water cleanses the stomach and digestive tract and
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Wildtree Mediterranean Fajitas - Absolutely delicious!

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Lemon Ice Box Pie with Blueberries

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It may not feel like it to some of you, and especially not to me (as I sit in a massive heatwave for the past week and a half, sweltering in triple digit, record breaking temps) but summer is almost over  (thank God) . School is in full swing and its Labor Day weekend! The unofficial final summer bash. Barbecues, picnics, pool parties and dashes to the beaches are all in order. None of which are without food. And none of which should be without dessert. Lemon Ice Box pie is the  perfect  summer dessert. My grandmother in Alabama used to make it, I have always loved it, and therefore it's very southern my mind. If you haven't tried, give yourself a treat. It's quick, easy and so refreshing.  And....there's no baking required. As in....no turning on the oven!! Not even for a minute. Oh...but I added a little twist to the original recipe. You see, I happen to have a thing for lemons and blueberries. It's like a match made in heaven. Tart, tangy, sweet, zingy, bright an
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Celery Soup with Potatoes, Leeks and Dill

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\ When it's cold and rainy (a rare occasion here in Los Angeles) you have to take advantage of it and make yourself a good pot of soup! Some of my most favorite soups can be found in Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking Cookbooks, both volumes one and two. I haven't made one I didn't love.  True to Julia's style, there are a few steps. They are not hard steps but are worth it.  Very much so.  I did one thing differently. I added dill. I didn't have fresh dill on hand so I used a pretty amazing spice blend by WildTree called Dill Dip Blend . It does make a fantastically addicting dip but is equally delicious as a seasoning.  Celery Soup with Potatoes, Leeks and Dill Inspired by Julia Child Celery and Leeks 3 cups sliced celery 2 Leeks, white parts only, sliced or 1 1/4 cups sliced onion 1/4 tsp salt 3 TB butter 4 cups broth, chicken or vegetable 1/3 cup uncooked white rice 3 tsp WildTree Dill Dip Blend Potatoes 3 cups potatoes, peeled and chopped 2 c
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Krusteaz Shortbread Pecan Pie Bars and Giveaway

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I'm going to try and make this short and sweet....although I've never been able to accomplish that in the past. But I'll try. This is another Krusteaz Giveaway....with some really cool things 8 boxes of cookie mix!! (2 - Shortbread, 2 - Butter Vanilla Sugar, 2 - Snickerdoodle and 2 - Triple Chocolate Chunk), Then....there is a tote bag, an E-Z Deco Icing Pen, Edible Markers (SO COOL!!!) and a set of Christmas cookie cutters. This set-up is perfect! Especially for kids. But since my kids are adults now, I had to borrow one, just to prove how much fun kids will have with this stuff. I let him do it all...start to finish (I did help with rolling out the cookie dough a little) and he was busy all day. Loving it. From mixing to icing to drawing with the pens. And he did a great job! Of course an adult would have loads of fun too. And I did, Only I made other things. Like these Thumbprint cookies, using the Shortbread mix. The recipe is on the back of the box. And of course I mad
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Krusteaz Muffin Waffles & Giveaway

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I know you've seen the boxes at the market. I mean, they've been around for longer than you and I have been alive. (So glad I can say that. They may not card me at the market anymore, but I'm still younger than Krusteaz.) Although, age is a huge plus when it comes to product. They must be doing something right. Besides making a reliable product, they keep up with the times as well. They know what we like. They know that when the weather cools we like seasonal flavors such as pumpkin and cranberry. They also know that we are more and more conscientious about what we eat. They have gluten free mixes as well as organic. Although I'm going to be specifically talking about the fun seasonal flavors, I did want to let you know that there are other options. Not that long ago, a big ole package full of 10 boxes of Krusteaz mixes, a cool tote, an oven mitt and a selfie stick arrived at my door. Yes, I now own a selfie stick. I have to admit that I did need to read the directions
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Tocha Taters

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Tocha means Happy Tea And I received 6 lovely canisters of very happy tea indeed. The fact that  Tocha Organic Tea  is certified organic, pure, and blended to support a holistic lifestyle, is just the tip of the iceberg of reasons why I have fallen in love with this tea. Their philosophy not only encompasses your wellness, in mind and body (based on a belief that food and medicine come from the same source), but maintains a responsibility to mother nature and the earth as a whole. Drinking tea is a very soothing experience in general, but after reading the story behind Tocha Tea, a sense of peace and wellness found it's way into my cup. But I don't want to just tell you how good your cup of tea will be. Or how good you'll feel drinking it. That's your own personal experience to discover. I want to share an unusual tea experience, Through food. Through one of my favorite foods, to be more precise. Let me introduce you to tea seasoned potatoes. Yes, I used Tocha Green Def
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