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Happy Independence Day!

Its all about freedom. So, why not be free? You don’t need recipes today. Watermelon Corn on the cob Salad Some kind of chicken or steak or something on the grill… Done and delicious! Whatever you do today, be safe and have fun! Free yourself from housecleaning struggles…

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Check Your Summer First Aid Kit

A first aid kit is something that everyone should have with them. You should keep one in your vehicle, have one in your house, and even keep one in an outbuilding in your yard – just in case. I’m pretty sure its required to have a kit on boats. Most commercial first aid kits are…

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Watermelon

Did you know that Watermelon is a fruit AND a vegetable? Its a member of the gourd family. Watermelon is high in Vitamin C (1 cup gives you 25% of your daily vitamin C) , Vitamin A, potassium and carotenoids, low in calories. High water content, but it’s a diuretic- helps your body remove excess…

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Strawberry Banana Smoothie

  This is the most basic of smoothies – and everyone loves it!   1 cup plain yogurt 1 peeled banana 2 cups frozen strawberries 1 tablespoon flaxseed, ground ½ teaspoon honey ½ cup ice   Pulse in blender until smooth. Drink up. Makes 2 servings. This is a super nutritious treat. Its a great…

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Breakfast Smoothies

  Great start on those hot summer mornings with this cool and healthy smoothie!   1 banana ½ cup low fat milk, almond milk, or vanilla yogurt ¾ cup frozen fruit (must be frozen still) ½ cup orange juice   Put it all in the blender and whip it up until smooth. To make it…

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Summer Vegetable Mix

2 cups thinly sliced zucchini 1 small onion, sliced 1 green or yellow bell pepper cut into strips 1 medium carrot, grated 1 Tablespoon water 2 Tablespoons butter ground black pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes, seeds removed 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese   Combine vegetables (except tomatoes) water,…

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Summer Chicken Salad Supreme

1 cup Mayo 1/4 cup Lime Juice 1 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg 4 cups Cubed Chicken Or Turkey 11 ounces (1 can) Mandarin Oranges 1 cup Seedless Green Grape Halves 3/4 cup Chopped Celery 1/2 cup Slivered Almonds — Toasted   Drain Mandarin Orange segments. In large bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, salt,…

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