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DFID: £7.5 million boost for school links
The new funding came as the UK committed £8.5 billion in aid for education in developing countries over the next ten years, at the launch of the education initiative in Mozambique yesterday, with the Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown and Nelson Mandela.
Hilary Benn said:
The Global School Partnerships programme is an inspirational way of building links between the UK and schools in developing countries.
It brings teachers and students closer, helps to increase the understanding of both partners of the real desire for education, and changes attitudes.
The new funding is only part of the UKs commitment of sending every child in the developing world to school and giving more children the best start in life.
The current £3.2 million programme gives grants to schools in the UK and Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean to help build partnerships through teacher exchanges and for projects to build development issues into the curriculum.
In the first three years 370 schools in the UK have benefited from grants. The new funding will help meet the aim of bringing a further 1500 schools into the scheme in the next three years.
Notes to Editors
1. The Global School Partnerships programme was created in 2003. It is currently managed by a consortium led by the British Council, with the Cambridge Education Foundation, UK One World Linking Association and Voluntary Services Overseas as partners.
2. The programme currently receives £3.2 million in funding over three years (2003-2005). It gives two types of grants: Reciprocal Visit Grants, up to £1500 in value to help send teachers to visit each others school and establish and develop a partnership; and Global Curriculum Project Grants, up to £4500 annually over a three year period for curriculum development and reciprocal visits for two teachers. For secondary schools and sixth form colleges an additional £1500 is available for one student to take part in a visit.
3. In its first three years the programme has given out 266 grants (193 Reciprocal Visit Grants and 73 Global Curriculum Grants) involving 370 UK schools with a similar number benefiting in the developing world.
4. The new funding of £7.5 million over three years aims to increase the number of grants to 250 in 2006-07, 350 in 07-08 and 500 in 08-09, totalling 1100 and involving another 1500 schools in the programme.
5. The UK announced its commitment to spend at least £8.5 billion ($15 billion) on aid for education in the developing world over the next ten years. Chancellor Gordon Brown, with Nelson Mandela and International Development Secretary Hilary Benn, met in Mozambique on 10 April to set out the long term commitment for funding, to encourage participation from other donors and for developing countries to set long terms plans to meet the Millennium Development Goal of education for all.


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HIPAA Business Associates
1. Purpose
1.1. The purpose of this regulation is to provide guidance on when an East Carolina University Health Care Component ("ECU Health Care Component") is required to enter into a Business Associate Agreement ("BAA") in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA"). ECU Health Care Components that create or maintain Protected Health Information ("PHI") are required to enter into a BAA (i) with an entity performing functions or services on behalf of such Health Care Component; or (ii) with an entity which is acting as a vendor of personal health records. There may be situations in which a BAA is required between ECU's Health Care Components and other non-health care components of ECU.
2. Definitions
2.1. Business Associate means:
2.1.1. With respect to an ECU Health Care Component, a Person who:
126.96.36.199. On behalf of an ECU Health Care Component or an Organized Health Care Arrangement in which an ECU Health Care Component participates, but other than in the capacity of a Workforce member, creates, receives, maintains, or transmits PHI for a function or activity including claims processing or administration, data analysis, processing or administration, utilization review, quality assurance, patient safety activities, billing, benefit management, practice management, and re-pricing; or
188.8.131.52. Provides, other than in the capacity of a workforce member of an ECU Health Care Component, legal, actuarial, accounting, consulting, data aggregation, management, administrative, accreditation, or financial services to or for such covered entity, or to or for an Organized Health Care Arrangement in which an ECU Health Care Arrangement participates, where the provision of the service involves the disclosure of PHI from such covered entity or arrangement, or from another business associate of such covered entity or arrangement, to the person.
2.1.2. An ECU Health Care Component may be a Business Associate of another covered entity.
2.1.3. Business Associate includes:
126.96.36.199. A health information organization, e-prescribing gateway, or other person that provides data transmission services with respect to PHI to an ECU Health Care Component and requires access on a routine basis to such PHI.
18.104.22.168. A person that offers a personal health record to one or more individuals on behalf of an ECU Health Care Component.
18.104.22.168. A subcontractor that creates, receives, maintains, or transmits PHI on behalf of another Business Associate.
2.1.4. Business Associate does not include:
126.96.36.199. A health care provider, with respect to disclosures by an ECU Health Care Component to the health care provider concerning the treatment of the individual.
220.127.116.11. A Plan Sponsor, with respect to disclosures by a group health plan (or by a health insurance issuer or HMO with respect to a group health plan) to the plan sponsor, to the extent that the requirements of 45 CFR 164.504(f) are met.
188.8.131.52. A government agency, with respect to determining eligibility for, or enrollment in, a government health plan that provides public benefits and is administered by another government agency, or collecting PHI for such purposes, to the extent such activities are authorized by law.
188.8.131.52. An ECU Care Component participating in an Organized Health Care Arrangement that performs a function or activity, as described in paragraph 126.96.36.199, for or on behalf of such Organized Health Care Arrangement, or that provides a service, as described in paragraph 220.127.116.11, to or for such Organized Health Care Arrangement by virtue of such activities or services.
2.2. Business Associate Agreement means a formal and written agreement in which the Business Associate provides assurance that it will appropriately safeguard the PHI of an ECU Health Care Component. The agreement serves to clarify and limit, as appropriate, the permissible uses and disclosures of PHI by the Business Associate based on its relationship with an ECU Health Care Component and the activities or services being performed by the Business Associate.
2.3. Data aggregation means, with respect to protected health information created or received by a business associate in its capacity as the business associate of a covered entity, the combining of such protected health information by the business associate with the protected health information received by the business associate in its capacity as a business associate of another covered entity, to permit data analyses that relate to the health care operations of the respective covered entities
2.4. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") means provisions developed by the Department of Health and Human Services to provide a uniform federal floor for privacy protections.
2.4.1. HIPAA Privacy Rule means a national standard to protect individuals, medical records and other personal health information and applies to health plans, health clearinghouses, and those health care providers that conduct certain health care transactions electronically. The Privacy Rule requires appropriate safeguards to protect the privacy of personal health information, and sets limits and conditions on the uses and disclosures that may be made of such information without patient authorization. The Privacy Rule also gives patients certain rights over their health information, including rights to examine and obtain a copy of their health records, and to request corrections.
2.4.2. HIPAA Security Rule means a national standard to protect individuals, electronic personal health information that is created, received, used, or maintained by a covered entity. The Security Rule requires appropriate administrative, physical and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of electronic protected health information.
2.5. Organized Health Care Arrangement means:
2.5.1. A clinically integrated care setting in which individuals typically receive health care from more than one health care provider; or
2.5.2. An organized system of health care in which more than one covered entity participates and in which the participating covered entities (i) hold themselves out to the public as participating in a joint arrangement; and (ii) participate in joint activities that include at least one of the following:
126.96.36.199. Utilization review, in which health care decisions by participating covered entities are reviewed by other participating covered entities or by a third party on their behalf;
22.214.171.124. Quality assessment and improvement activities, in which treatment provided by participating covered entities is assessed by other participating covered entities or by a third party on their behalf; or
22.214.171.124. Payment activities, if the financial risk for delivering health care is shared, in part or in whole, by participating covered entities through the joint arrangement and if PHI created or received by a covered entity is reviewed by other participating covered entities or by a third party on their behalf for the purpose of administering the sharing of financial risk.
2.6. Patient Safety Activities means the following activities carried out by or on behalf of a patient safety organization or a provider:
2.6.1. Efforts to improve patient safety and the quality of health care delivery;
2.6.2. The collection and analysis of patient safety work product;
2.6.3. The development and dissemination of information with respect to improving patient safety, such as recommendations, protocols, or information regarding best practices;
2.6.4. The utilization of patient safety work product for the purposes of encouraging a culture of safety and of providing feedback and assistance to effectively minimize patient risk;
2.6.5. The maintenance of procedures to preserve confidentiality with respect to patient safety work product;
2.6.6. The provision of appropriate security measures with respect to patient safety work product;
2.6.7. The utilization of qualified staff; and
2.6.8. Activities related to the operation of a patient safety evaluation system and to the provision of feedback to participants in a patient safety evaluation system.
2.7. Person means a natural person, trust or estate, partnership, corporation, professional association or corporation or other legal entity, public or private.
2.8. Plan Sponsor means:
2.8.1. The employer in the case of an employee benefit plan established or maintained by a single employer;
2.8.2. The employee organization in the case of a plan established or maintained by an employee organization; or
2.8.3. In the case of a plan established or maintained by two or more employers or jointly by one or more employers and one or more employee organizations, the association, committee, joint board of trustees, or other similar group of representatives of the parties who establish or maintain the plan.
2.9. Protected Health Information means:
2.9.1. Individually identifiable information, that is a subset of health information, including demographic information collected from an individual, and:
126.96.36.199. is created or received by a health care provider, health plan, employer, or health care clearinghouse; and
188.8.131.52. relates to the past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition of a subject; the provision of health care to a subject; or the past, present, or future payment for the provision of health care to a subject; and
126.96.36.199.1. That identifies the subject; or
184.108.40.206.2. With respect to which there is reasonable basis to believe the information can be used to identify the individual.
2.9.2. PHI can be:
220.127.116.11. Transmitted by electronic media;
188.8.131.52. Maintained in electronic media; or
22.214.171.124. Transmitted or maintained in any other form or medium.
2.9.3. PHI excludes individually identifiable information that is
220.127.116.11. In education records covered by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, as amended, 20. U.S.C. 1232g;
220.127.116.11. In records described at 20 U.S.C. 1232g(a)(4)(B)(iv);
184.108.40.206. In employment records held by a covered entity in its role as employer; and
184.108.40.206. Regarding a person who has been deceased for more than 50 years.
2.10. Workforce means employees, volunteers, trainees, learners, faculty, students and other persons whose conduct in the performance of work for an ECU Health Care Component, is under the direct control of such ECU Health Care Component, whether or not they are paid by the ECU Health Care Component.
3. Regulation
3.1. From time to time, ECU Health Care Components may share PHI with external parties, referred to as Business Associates. It is the policy of ECU's Health Care Components that PHI may only be shared with Business Associates pursuant to an approved BAA.
4. Procedure
4.1. It is the responsibility of each department, division, or operating unit contracting for services with third parties with which identifiable PHI will be shared, to assure that valid Business Associate Agreements are executed.
4.1.1. For more information regarding the determination of whether a Business Associate Agreement is needed, please refer to the privacy forms section of the ECU HIPAA Privacy website for a detailed step-by-step process for determining if a Business Associate Agreement is required.
4.2. Business Associate Agreements must be in writing using ECU's approved Business Associate Agreement. These can be initiated at the unit level as part of the normal contracting/agreement process.
4.3. Any deviation from the standard Business Associate Agreement template must be reviewed by the ECU HIPAA Privacy Officer and the Office of the University Counsel prior to signing the agreement.
4.4. Business Associate Agreements must only be signed by those individuals who are currently authorized to execute contracts/agreements on behalf of ECU. For the Division of Health Sciences it is the Executive Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences Administration and Finance and for other Health Care Components it is Materials Management.
4.5. Business Associate Agreements shall be maintained with the underlying contract with a copy provided to the Office of Compliance.
4.6. At any time if ECU suspects that a Business Associate has breached a material term or obligation under the agreement relating to HIPAA compliance, the department that is party to the agreement and the ECU HIPAA Privacy Officer must be notified and shall seek to immediately remedy such breach or, if that is not possible, to alter or terminate the Business Associate Agreement. Violations may also be reported by ECU to the Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, as part of reviews conducted by the Office of the University Counsel, Risk Management, Compliance, and the ECU HIPAA Privacy Officer, as necessary.

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2011-06-15 / Schools/Sports
Massapequa Chiefs Varsity Ice Hockey wins Championship
The Massapequa Chiefs Varsity ice hockey team had much to celebrate this year, capturing a first place division title and winning the Nassau County and Town of Oyster Bay Championships! Finishing with an impressive 22-2 record this season, the Chiefs outscored opponents nearly 3.5 to 1, with 188 goals for and 55 goals against.
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Preschool funding falls
(NBC) - A newly released education study shows an unprecedented drop in state spending on preschool programs last year.
The report comes just months after President Obama called universal preschool for all children one of his second term priorities.
Educators call quality early learning one of the biggest factors in narrowing the achievement gap,
and yet the latest spending report indicates states decreased preschool funding by over half a billion dollars last year.
The National Institute for Early Education Research calls it the "most significant decline in a decade".
The report found that most states serve less than a quarter of four year olds in state funded preschools.
Ten states don't offer programs at all.
Preschool enrollment gains also stalled and many programs saw a drop in quality.
"That's no way to create a world class education system, no way to put students on a path for college and career readiness," says Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said the report highlighted the need for lawmakers to Implement President Obama's suggestions for reform.
He's proposed $75 billion dollars over ten years to provide high-quality preschool to all 4-year-olds.
Education experts blame the lingering effects of the recession on state budgets.
They also warn spending cuts to programs like Head Start, because of the sequester, will only intensify the gap in early learning.


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Mark Kelly, NASA astronaut and commander of mission STS-134, walks with NASA astronaut Greg Johnson, ESA astronaut Roberto Vittori and other roped party members walk from the Refuge des Cosmiques back to L'Aiguille du Midi near Mont-Blanc in Chamonix July 23.
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Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, center, stands with her husband Mark Kelly, right, NASA astronaut and commander of mission STS-134, and mountain guide Vincent Lameyre before Kelly and two other astronauts walked from L'Aiguille du Midi to the Refuge des Cosmiques near Mont-Blanc in Chamonix July 23.
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A look at the Arizona lawmaker's rise to prominence — from high school to Capitol Hill.
Reuters reports: CHAMONIX, France- Former Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, still recovering from wounds after being shot last year, traveled high up into the French Alps on Monday with her astronaut husband Mark Kelly.
Giffords, who still uses a wheelchair much of the time, was on her first trip outside the United States since she was shot in the head by a gunman in January 2011 as she met local people outside a Tucson supermarket.
She rode the two-stage cable car to a station with spectacular views of Mont Blanc and other peaks in France, Italy and Switzerland. Full story


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Scientology Wants to Buy L.A. Public TV Station's Studio
The Church of Scientology is in talks to purchase public broadcaster KCET's historic Los Angeles television studio, according to the Los Angeles Times. KCET, which recently split from PBS to become an independent public station, is desperate for cash, and Scientology is desperate for facilities with which to produce lies.
No deal is done, and the Times says potential terms are unavailable. The studio sits on a 4.5 acre lot, has 300,000 square feet of studio space, and has an appraisal value of $14 million—thought it would presumably sell for more than that. The space has been used for TV and film production since 1912, and formerly housed Monogram Pictures and Allied Artists. Charlton Heston, Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Lauren, and Elvis Presley, among others, have worked there. Fittingly, the studio was home to the production of the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
Scientology is obsessed with expanding its capacity to deceive people in print and on-screen. Its communications arm, Golden Era Productions, maintains a huge studio on "Gold Base," the church's headquarters/concentration camp near Hemet, California. And it recently opened a terrifying, state-of-the-art new printing facility in L.A.


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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said he is unconcerned over the form of local rivals Tottenham.
The Gunners boss was asked what he thought about Arsenal's derby opponents being so successful and claimed he did not care.
The Emirates Stadium side are currently nine points behind Spurs in the Barclays Premier League table but Wenger is only thinking about his own side's performances.
"I don't look at Tottenham frankly," he told reports at a press conference before their next league fixture.
"We look at the potential we have and then think that we gave absolutely everything to fulfil it. The attitude is right and I am confident that we can do that.
"Tottenham are a good side, they make points, but there is a long way to go.
"At the moment it still looks very open and there is no one who dominates this championship. Let's wait to see what happens at the end of the season.
"No matter who wins the league, whether it is us or somebody else, we will respect it and congratulate them. At the moment what is important for us is to come back and fight.
"We will fight with Man United, Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle - all these teams to go as far as we can."
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Warm and welcoming 5 bedroom/4 bath home in Pine Forest Country Club! Lovely lot with mature trees, pretty landscaping, and an in-ground fiberglass pool. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the first floor. Formal dining room with crown molding and chair rail perfect for entertaining. Soaring ceiling in the family room with lots of windows to keep it light and bright. The eat-in kitchen features classic white cabinets, center island, stainless appliances, and Corian counters. You will also find an office or formal living room and a first floor guest room and bath. The open upstairs hallway provides a balcony view of the family room and foyer. Fantastic master bedroom with en suite bath that features a garden tub, separate shower, his & hers sinks, and a built in make-up vanity.Huge closet The 3rd bedroom has it's own private bath. The 4th & 5th bedrooms share Jack & Jill bath. Spectacular back yard with screened porch, patio, and beautiful low maintenance fiber glass inground pool. This home is located in the award winning Dorchester District 2 Schools and close to Pinewood Prep. Pine forest Country Club also offers golf memberships, as well as pool, tennis, and clubhouse. Just minutes from Downtown Summerville.
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Secrets, Part I: They Were Just Farmers...
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This is a fantastic post. So many people don't understand that all families are interesting, even if they are "just" farmers, like all of my ancestors. Thank you for reminding us of this.ReplyDelete
Well said, I love it when I find a story to add to the dates. It brings genealogy to "Life" as it were.I recently received info on my wife's ggg grandfather that I posted on, which made him much more than "just a machinist". Its an insight to their life and times.ReplyDelete
Thank you for discussing this issue. I love my "just farmer" families! And they have their own interesting stories and mysteries, too.ReplyDelete
Every family story can be interesting, it's all in how you tell it.ReplyDelete
Hey Caroline: I finally found you. I haven't been able to link from the follower thing. Weird.ReplyDelete
Great blog and I can relate to what you said about "So what do you do for a living?" Everytime I come home and tell Keith that I met a new neighbor or something. He asked me "so who does he work for?" I'm thinking I never thought to ask the guy that. haha.
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Omgosh it does taste like popcorn. I can't figure it out. But sticky rice just might become my food drug.
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Up into pieces and added dried cherries and peanuts and dried mango to make a tasty trail mix. I also crumbled some on ice cream. (yeah I will find any excuse to eat sticky rice) it added nice crunch and didn't get soggy


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Star Crossed Block Tutorial
For a 10 1/2" block, you'll need:
2 contrasting printed fabrics
1 background fabric
Cutting Instructions
focus fabric:
two 2 1/2" squares
one 2 1/2" x 6 1/2" rectangle
contrast print:
eight 2 1/2" squares
two 4 1/4" squares
four 2 1/2" squares
two 4 1/4" squares
note: all seams are a scant 1/4" unless otherwise noted
Block Assembly
1. First, let's make some HSTs. Pair up one background 4 1/4" square with a contrast print square, and sew all the way around. Bring your newly sewn pair of squares over to your cutting mat and make two diagonal cuts as shown below, cutting from corner to corner.
2. Press seams open for your new HSTs and bring them back to the cutting mat. Using a ruler with a 45 degree angle marking, line up your HST along the center seam and trim to 2 1/2".
3. Lay out your HSTs along with the various 2 1/2" squares as shown below.
4. Sewing in pairs, stitch the squares of each row together, then sew each row together to finish the block. Press seams open and voila, a finished block!
If you make one of these blocks, I sure would love to see it! You can add it to my Flickr group, Stitching with Don't Call Me Betsy!
You can find Betz's awesome Stitch line at Fat Quarter Shop, Sew Mama Sew, as well as Fabric.com, and you'll be seeing more of it as I work on this quilt! Thank you, Betz, I've really enjoyed playing with your fabric so far!
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I love that line! Cute block.ReplyDelete
I LOOOOVE that block!ReplyDelete
Another great tutorial, Elizabeth! Those fabrics are cute, too!ReplyDelete
The orange in the second block looks so animated! Love this tutorial!ReplyDelete
Great tutorial! Love that block :)ReplyDelete
Wow, I really love this block! Great fabric too. I hadn't seen that before.ReplyDelete
Awesome block! It is fun to see a new fabric in play. :)ReplyDelete
i really, really love this block! i'm trying to follow along with both faith's solstics stars and jeni's HST BOM to put in the same quilt, but that's only 17 blocks - i need one more to make a nice 18. now if i can just make my non-mathematical brain try to figure out how to make this block 12.5". :)ReplyDelete
very nice block!ReplyDelete
Really beautiful! Lovely star block and wonderful fabrics!ReplyDelete
very nice. I guess with a bit of waste, a person could use a jelly roll?ReplyDelete
that is a fabulous block. You did a great job using the new fabrics to show it off.ReplyDelete
beautiful fabric, and great tute!!ReplyDelete
Very pretty! I especially like it monochromatic. Any guidance on making it 12.5"?? I want to use it in my Solstice Stars top. Thanks! :)ReplyDelete
Looks like a great line of fabrics. Great job with the blocks, Elizabeth!ReplyDelete
Ooh, pretty! That orange one almost looks like it has flames coming out from behind the +ReplyDelete
Ok, I'm going to ask a stupid question. When you are sewing your 1/4" seam around the pair of 4 1/4" squares how do you stop exactly 1/4" from the corner before you turn? Do you have markings on your machine that show you were 1/4" is? Don't tell me you just eyeball it! ha!ReplyDelete
very nice elizabeth! pinning.ReplyDelete
Ooooh! I like this block, and these fabrics are so much fun! Thanks for the tutorial. I'll have to give this one a try :-)ReplyDelete
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!ReplyDelete
It's almost a bit of an obstacle illusion! I really like it.ReplyDelete
I think the name 'star crossed' is perfect.
Fantastic block, adding to my list...thanks for the tute!ReplyDelete
Digging the oranges and greens in the fabric line!!!!
I love this block! Thanx for sharing.ReplyDelete
I really like this block. And the fabric is very fun and fresh.ReplyDelete
Great tutorial! You've been featured on the Quality Sewing Tutorials blog.ReplyDelete
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I have never quilted...yet. But how much fabric of each color would it take for a quilt like this?ReplyDelete
Love this block...I am sharing your post on Freebies for Crafters....I hope that okay with you...thanks for sharing your tutorial...hugs KhrisReplyDelete
Thank you for leaving a comment for me! I appreciate each and every one of them and try to respond when time allows. Your comments totally brighten my day :)


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Color Blaze 5K™ is all about creating color-filled memories with your family and friends! On May 31, 2014 we are going to set Columbus, IN -a Blaze-. Prepare youreself!
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Take a Staycation, Explore Culinary Hidden Gems in Northern Michigan
You won't find salt water beaches, palm trees, or coral reefs in northern Michigan – and that's just the way we like it. Traverse City and its surrounding areas are some of the most scenic and beautiful destinations in the world, and they just might be in the comfort of your own back yard. If you're a northern Michigander, here's a roundup of some of the off-the-beaten-path food and culture gems to check out when you want to get away without going far.
First things first- the beer.
Traverse City is home to many breweries, taprooms, and pubs that you can only find when visiting. You can't truly call yourself a craft beer connoisseur until you try some of the many, many delicious brews that have made the breweries famous. Some of the most popular destinations to grab a cold one:
- Brewery Terra Firma
- Brewery Terra Firma is unique in its approach as a brewery and as an agricultural destination. Through the integration of sustainable production methods, environmentally conscious waste management and innovative water recycling/reclamation techniques, they hope to become a model for breweries and agricultural destinations throughout the nation.
- The Workshop Brewing Company
- The Workshop Brewing Company exists to preserve Northern Michigan's spectacular natural environment, to reinforce Traverse City's warm and vital community, and to honor traditional craft. They do not consider their business to be a success unless they are demonstrably and sustainably doing all three. They express this commitment by using the Trifidelity symbol, which stands for their motto: Nature. Community. Craft.
- The Filling Station Microbrewery
- Established in the spring of 2012, The Filling Station Microbrewery is a family owned and operated business, dedicated to providing friendly and knowledgeable service and the highest quality of hand crafted brews and edibles. Located just off the TART Trail in the historic railroad district, the Filling Station Microbrewery features a rotating list of at least 10 craft beers, which pair perfectly with our wood-fired flatbreads and fresh salads. Whether on your own, meeting friends or with your family, patrons of all ages feel welcomed in our casual pub-style setting. You'll enjoy views of Boardman Lake from inside the pub or out on the patio, live music and the occasional train passing by.
- Right Brain Brewery
- Right Brain Brewing is committed to using the best available local ingredients in every small batch of craft brew. Featuring a rotating right brained beer menu & artwork!
- Short's Brewing Company
- Today Short's Brewing Company continues its efforts to make the best beer on earth in Northern Michigan. Although Shorts has quickly grown to be one of Michigan's largest breweries, they still take pride in their hands-on, mom-and-pop approach and the energy they put into the quality of our beer, food, staff, customers and facilities.
- Stafford's Noggin Room Pub
- The Noggin Room Pub's casual and comfortable atmosphere provides a great place to break from shopping the near-by Gaslight District, meet with friends and enjoy our award winning selection of domestic and imported beers. With personal service from the "Best Staff in Northern Michigan" (as voted by Northern Express), we're sure you'll feel right at home.
For those looking to enjoy their favorite node of Traverse City wine, check out these taste rooms and vineyards:
- Left Foot Charley
- The winery has since grown to around 6000 cases and is located in the former Northern Michigan Asylum for the Insane in Traverse City, Michigan. The urban environment has served to bring the terroir to the people. LFC is a Michigan version of an Austrian Heuriger – a place where aromatic and flavorful wine is an everyday event. Locals and visitors alike have come to realize that the non-traditional setting pairs perfectly with the atypical fruit sourcing and old style winemaking that defines LFC. Left Foot has a committed a focus on white wine varietals, hard cider, and sparkling wine.
- Blustone Vineyards
- Bluestone's story started 20 years ago visiting Leland as a family for the first time. The simplicity and beauty of the "tucked away" secret that is Leelanau has always been what we treasure most about the area. There is a connection to the land found only here amongst the lakes, dunes, hills, and sunlit fields and our dream to start Blustone was born out of that.
If you give a mouse a cookie, they'll ask for a glass of milk. If you give a tourist a beer, they'll ask for something to eat.
Along with famous craft beers, Traverse City is known state and nation wide as a hub for unique and tasty meals from your not-so-typical mom and pop type restaurants. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast, fresh caught walleye, or a mouth watering burger, Traverse City boasts it all. At the risk of leaving out some hidden gems, here's a few nibble nooks you won't want to miss:
- Bay Bread Co.
- Specialties: Breakfast and lunch sandwiches and some of the best baked goods you can find!
- Cherry Republic
- Celebrating the beauty and spirit of northern Michigan in everything we make and do, Cherry Republic has grown from a t-shirt sold out of the trunk of a car to the world's largest exclusive retailer of cherry food creations. Along the way, we have turned one man's vision into a nation of citizens embracing his creed of life, liberty, beaches, and pie.
- Pepe Nero
- PepeNero is a cozy and intimate restaurant snuggled inside the Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Owners Giorgio and Monica Lo Greco are experienced professionals who know how to amaze your palate by preparing simple, genuine Italian food utilizing the gift of fresh seasonal ingredients from local markets and the high quality of imported Italian products.
- Quay Restaurant and Bar
- Quay Restaurant + Terrace Bar, pronounced kwā, is located in the beautiful town of Charlevoix, Michigan. Come enjoy our three story restaurant and bar offering a New American menu along with a comprehensive wine and beer list.
- Terry's of Charlevoix
- With over 35 years in the business since graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Terry Left, the proprietor, and Paul Bradley, the executive chef, have brought their years of experience to bear in developing exquisite recipes complemented by just the right sauces. Terry's offers excellent full course dinners in a warm, casual dining atmosphere. Given the close proximity to the Great Lakes, their fish entrées are a fresh and ever-popular selection.
- City Park Grill
- In 1997 Bob & Mary Keedy, Dick & Laura Dinon, Chef John Norman, and Patrick Faylor purchased the Park Garden Café and changed the name to City Park Grill. The menu was changed as well to reflect their scratch kitchen and daily/seasonal specials. Since then, the restaurant has been restored to the glory days of the past, serving a wide array of guests from around the world.
- Twisted Olive Quattro
- A true Northern Michigan gem, Twisted Olive Quattro offers some of the most unique and decadent samplers, entrees, and drinks of anywhere in the mitten.
- Cafe Sante
- A casual, European-style bistro serving The Classics—simply and with flair. Featuring wood-fired pizzas, mussels and frites, pastas, Panini, unique breakfasts and casual cuisine from other fine European traditions.
Now that' you're good and full, you're probably wondering what is there to do?
From the Sleeping Bear Dunes, scenic Lake Michigan beaches, and countless trails to explore, there truly isn't enough time in one day to see it all. If you're looking for something a little more relaxing, we encourage you to check out a guided tour or make a stop at one of the local museums. You can't go wrong with what you pick to do in TC, but here's a few of our favorite things to get you started:
- Sleeping Bear Dunes tour
- You will find a wide variety of activities for every age available to you at the Lakeshore. Climb the Dunes, swim at one of the many beaches, or take a hike through the Maple/Beech forest to some beautiful overlooks. Maybe you will want to spend some time in the museums or tour Port Oneida to learn about the rich history and culture of the area.
- Music House Museum Tour
- Recognized by Forbes.com as one of the ten reasons to visit Michigan's Lower Peninsula, the Music House Museum offers a unique collection of instruments that provide guests with a walk through the history, the artistry and the engineering of automated music.
- Earl Young House Tour
- This tour will take you around the triangular block bounded by Park Avenue, Grant Street, and Clinton Street. Here you can see some of the most famous, and most beloved, work of long-time Charlevoix resident, Earl Young, homes he built or remodeled beginning in the late 1930s, and culminating in the construction of the "mushroom house" in the 1950s.
- Castle Farms Garden Tour
- Northern Michigan's very own fairy tale castle! With cobblestone courtyards, soaring stone towers, and magnificent sweeping gardens, Castle Farms has earned a reputation as one of Michigan's premiere historic attractions, as well as a celebrated wedding venue. Whether you're on a travel adventure, or searching for the perfect site in which to exchange marriage vows, this French Renaissance style castle offers the perfect blend of old-world charm and modern-day elegance for visitors seeking family fun and bridal couples-to-be.
- Little Traverse History Museum
- The Little Traverse Historical Socity was established in 1905 and, 1969, it was incorporated as a non- profit organization, "To preserve, advance and disseminate knowledge of the history of the Little Traverse Bay Area." To this end, and with the support of members and winter and summer residents, they acquired and restored the abandoned Chicago and West Michigan Railroad depot. Originally built in 1892 to accommodate the large influx of summer resorters, the depot now serves the area as The Little Traverse History Museum. The museum houses the historical society's archives, long term displays, and an annual new summer display. It is also the site of ongoing programs. Currently, the museum is only open during the summer season (Memorial Day - mid October).
- Cooking demonstration at Fustini's
- The company was founded by Jim and Lane Milligan, who lived in Minneapolis/St. Paul and took frequent family vacations to the beautiful resort town of Traverse City, Michigan. Like many others before them, the Milligans fell in love with northern Michigan and hoped to "someday" settle down there. Flash-forward to today and Fustini's is a Northern Michigan staple!
With everything there is to eat, drink and do in Northern Michigan, there's no reason not to plan your staycation! These are just a few of our own suggestions, however. For more information on how to plan your own staycation in Northern Michigan or any other #PureMichigan destination, visit michigan.org


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UK Men Raising Testicular Cancer Awareness w/ 'Cock In A Sock' Campaign (NSFW)
British men are proving to be quite philanthropic via the Cock In A Sock campaign, which is raising funds and awareness for testicular cancer in the UK!
Men from all over are generously sheathing their member in the sock of their choice in support of the cause!!
Take a NSFW look at these heroes!
Instagram and Twitter can provide a plethora of #CockInASock campaign shots!
Let's bring this campaign stateside!!
(H/T: The Gaily Grind)
Yeah it was awesome until Facebook refused to let the pictures be shown - all those that were had them reported, said photo then removed and the person who posted the picture was blocked from sending comments or liking etc - so it defies belief that an organisation can hinder a campaign to raise awareness on an otherwise taboo subject such as testicular cancer - i'm thinking of closing my account in protest and in process of setting up a page asking others to do same we have to take a stand some how - and this is not the first time last year when the issue of gay marriage was posted over facebook a lot of my gay friends had their accounts disabled for posting pics of them kissing their male bf!!!!


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This past Saturday was Tundrastop.com's 2nd annual truck show. The show was held at Dubz Direct's shop in Brea, Ca. The forecast showed rain, so we went prepared. But, luckily, we were welcomed with a shining sun and blue skies. This show brought over 100 vehicles and over 400 people throughout the day. There were many things to do and see including professional stunt bike riders, a BMX/skateboard show, a raffle with over $10,000 in prizes, food, and music. The site is called Tundrastop but there were many Tacomas as well. Many sponsors were on hand displaying their newest products for the Toyota trucks. Sponsors included Toyo, RBP, AMP Research, Dubz Direct, II Crave wheels, T-Rex Grilles, MHT wheels, ReadyLIFT, Lock Straps, Tustin Toyota, Volant, and many more. Next year's show is going to be bigger and better. For more information, go to tundrastop.com.


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This feature appears each Tuesday on the Baltimore Sports Blitz. It's just like "What They're Saying About the Ravens," but it includes blogger Matt Vensel saying something about what those people are saying. Got it?
--- Fox analyst and former Ravens coach Brian Billick thinks the pass rush is a major concern as the Ravens look to repeat in the AFC North.
"The Ravens find themselves in a situation similar to other recent seasons: poised to make another run for the playoffs and contend for a Super Bowl," Billick wrote. "But this season's blueprint will look a little different. In recent years, the Ravens' defense has employed arguably the best player at his position at all levels of the defense, but that may not be true this season. With the loss of Terrell Suggs to injury, and the aging (but still imposing) Ray Lewis and Ed Reed, Haloti Ngata may be the only player to maintain the title of best in the league at his position (defensive tackle). The loss of Suggs, coupled with the void left by Jarret Johnson in free agency, leave the Ravens extremely vulnerable at the pass rushing positions. Second-round pick Courtney Upshaw was brought in to strengthen that unit, but now he is that unit."
Matt's take: I don't think the Ravens defense is as vulnerable is everyone is making it out to be, but the lack of a pass rush is a legit concern. Replacing Suggs' 14 sacks is asking too much of a rookie. I've said before that it's going to take a group effort for the Ravens to come close to matching their 48 sacks from a year ago.
--- Grantland's Bill Barnwell writes that Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb is one of the NFL's best values.
"Webb doesn't exactly have the first name of a speedy cornerback, you know? It fits him like the name Trackstar Barnwell would fit me. He's a phenomenal player, though, who was starting for Baltimore as a rookie before tearing his ACL," he wrote. "After being targeted by opponents during the 2010 season, Webb healed up and turned into a shutdown corner last year. The Ravens gave him a six-year deal worth $52.74 million that only guarantees him $20 million, which is chump change for a guy who hasn't even hit his peak yet."
Matt's take: Webb cashed in his standout 2011 season for a five-year, $50 million contract. Now in his fourth year, he doesn't have a lengthy track record, especially since a torn ACL ended his rookie season early and the effects lingered into 2010. But if he is still ascending, he will be a relative bargain at a premium position.
--- Don Banks of Sports Illustrated thinks linebacker Paul Kruger is the Ravens player who needs to step up most in 2012.
"Only Philadelphia and Minnesota (with 50) had more sacks than Baltimore's 48 last season, but losing [Terrell] Suggs to an offseason Achilles tear is a setback that removes a team-leading 14 of those from the defensive lineup," he wrote. "At least in theory. Kruger contributed a career-high 5.5 sacks last season in situational duty, and the Ravens are hopeful that he's ready for the spotlight role of creating as much havoc as possible from the weakside rush-linebacker slot. It's a lot to ask of a guy who has just one start in the first three seasons of his pro career, so Baltimore's noted "Next man up" mantra will be fully on trial as the 2012 season unfolds."
Matt's take: I hate to sound like a broken record, but I totally agree with Banks, too. Kruger looks to be the biggest X-factor for the Ravens. It's unclear if he will settle in at strong-side linebacker or rush linebacker, but they have lost rocks at both positions. If Kruger can fill the void at one spot, that will go a very long way.
--- Nine Ravens players made the "All-AFC North team" put together by Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com, including Ray Lewis.
"[Ray Rice] is the class runner of this division, a do-it-all back who is just now entering his prime," he wrote. "Watch [fullback Vonta Leach] sledgehammer linebackers and you will know why he's on this team. … [Guard Marshall Yanda] is a tough, physical guard who is finally getting the due he deserves. … [Defensive tackle Haloti Ngata] was bothered by a leg issue and didn't play as well in 2011, but he should be back to his brutish ways. … [Linebacker Ray Lewis] isn't the player he once was, but he's still worthy of this spot. He dropped some weight to help improve his pass coverage, which he needed. [Cornerback Lardarius Webb] didn't give up a touchdown pass last season, earning this spot. [Nickelback Jimmy Smith] might start, but if he doesn't he's the division's best nickel corner. … The aging version of Ed Reed isn't what he once was, but he's still smart and can make it rough for opposing quarterbacks. … [Sam Koch] averaged 46.5 per punt last season."
Matt's take: The Ravens had more representatives than any other team (the Pittsburgh Steelers were second with seven). And really, it's hard to argue that any Ravens got snubbed here. Maybe Michael Oher, who I feel is better than Cincinnati's Andre Smith. But the Steelers have a quality right tackle, too, in Marcus Gilbert.
--- Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk says this season will be an opportunity for Ravens QB Joe Flacco to make some money.
"A more aggressive offense is going to put more of the responsibility for success on Flacco's shoulders," he wrote. "The defense has some aging stars, but it is going to be missing Terrell Suggs for at least the majority of the season and that puts more pressure on the offense than in past Ravens seasons. That will fall on Flacco as well, which means there shouldn't be too many questions left unanswered about the quarterback by the time all is said and done."
Matt's take: If Flacco is feeling any pressure about his contract, he isn't showing it. He is coming off his best training camp to date and looks very comfortable when the Ravens go up-tempo. There is still a chance he will get his new contract during the season, but I have a feeling that Flacco will be even more valuable at season's end than he is now.


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Researchers and wheat breeders at the University of Nebraska have teamed up with the Nebraska Wheat Board to develop the state's first hard white wheat, named Nuplains.
According to Steve Baenziger, wheat breeder and professor of agronomy at the university, the market potential for the new wheat is huge. Australia is the prime provider of white wheat for Southeast Asia and most of the Middle East. The two large areas of land import 400 mil. bu. of the wheat, mainly from the land down under. White wheat is used for foods such as pita breads and Asian noodles (and also tortillas).
"With the addition of this variety, Nebraska will be able to ship mixed cargoes of hard red winter and spring wheat, soft red or white wheat and hard white winter wheat," Baenziger says. "We'll be able to provide 'one stop shopping.'"
Nuplains is a cross between Abilene, a hard red winter wheat, and an experimental hard wheat from Kansas. The variety has the potential to grow especially well in the Panhandle. The area's dry climate prevents seed sprouting -- which can devalue the wheat -- if harvest is late.
The product will be available for spring planting. A completely different crop, such as alfalfa, must be planted where the first crop of white wheat will be grown to eliminate any possibility of volunteer red wheat mixing with the white wheat. Contact Institute of Ag and Natural Resources, University of NE-Lincoln, Dept. FIN, Box 830918, Lincoln, NE 68583, 402/472-3030.


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Giving Credit Where Credit is Due?
After more than 20 years of service, the venerable POSTNet barcode on envelopes for automating and sorting mail retired on January 28. The Postal Service now requires that mailings have at least Basic-Service Intelligent Mail barcodes (IMb) to qualify for automation discounts. Mailers will need to switch to Full-Service IMb by January 2014 to receive maximum discounts at that time. Even though the Postal Service provided a lengthy lead time and a good deal of education on the discontinuance of the POSTNet barcode, the IMb requirement undoubtedly caught some smaller mailers by surprise.


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Matt Jarvis is undergoing a medical at West Ham after Wolves accepted an offer that could rise to over ?10million, Press Association Sport understands.
West Ham have been pursuing the winger all summer and have tabled a fourth bid of ?7.5million that could eventually rise to over ?10million.
Wolves have accepted the bid and the 26-year-old is now in London to have a medical and discuss personal terms with the Barclays Premier League side.


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Topic : Quadrilateral flow chart worksheet. Author : Mira Rodriquez.
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A flowchart could be defined as a pictorial representation of a process in which the steps are symbolized by shapes - in other words a diagram that explains the steps in a procedure. Each shape should link to its neighbour by a connector line, and often these have arrow heads to describe the direction of flow.


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March 11, 2012
Exodus 20:1-17, Psalm 19:8-11, 1 Corinthians 1:22-25, John 2:13-25
Jesus answered them, "Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days." – John 2:19
This verse got me thinking: If it only took Jesus three days to come back to life, how long would it take Him to do things that are much simpler? I related death to change, because death is probably the greatest and most permanent change. But what if we wanted to change our personality, our lifestyle, our habits, how long would it take us to do it?
I forgot where I got this but it says, "Every second is a chance to change and choose." We don't need a day, a month, or a year to change. We don't need to wait for New Year to change. For us Catholics, we can change even before we have our confession. We don't do confession because it marks the beginning of the change will go through. Rather, we go to confession because we already started that change and, through confession, we want to get rid of all that is not good, things that would not benefit us during that change.
If it only took Jesus three days to come raise from the dead, it would take Him probably a blink of an eye if He wanted to change something in Himself. I even think that a blink of an eye is still too long for Him. By the way, it takes about 150 milliseconds to blink. But we don't need to be like Jesus to be able to change that fast. We don't need to be a God to be capable of change. Jesus was more of a man than a God, to show us that we, as man, are also capable of such feats. We can also change that quickly…if we really desire it.
I guess what takes so long is thinking about changing. We are afraid of what might happen if we change. We worry about the things that we would be letting go of. For some, they're afraid of the whole idea of change. But as soon as we learn to accept all of those, as soon as we've really decided that we desire (not just want or need) change, change will come naturally and it happens very fast. And if we made the right choice and the right kind of change, we need not wait long to get our "rewards". It also happens in a blink of an eye.
So if you desire change right now, don't wait for a sign, don't wait for a new year, don't wait for something bad to happen first before you make that change. You can do it NOW! Change is often good! And to end this blog, I will quote the tweet that inspired the title and idea of this entry:
"Funny how things can just change in the blink of an eye." – Chlara Magtultol


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2010-11 Season (Freshman)
Grabbed 37 rebounds in the last six games, an average of 6.2 rpg ... Grabbed a season-high nine rebounds against Eastern Washington (2/19/11) and eight against UCSB (2/24/11) ... Tallied season-highs in points (10) and rebounds (8) in CSUN's 68-59 victory at Eastern Washington (2/19/11) ... Scored eight points and grabbed five rebounds at UC Davis (3/3/11) ... Shot 10-of-19 shots (.526) from the floor in the last six games ... Started three games ... Winner of the CSUN Scholar-Athlete Award.
Scripps Ranch High School
An MVP at Scripps High School ... Gained all-league honors during his senior and junior seasons ... Helped lead the Falcons to a 16-11 season in 2009-10 ... Led the team in rebounds (8.7 rpg) and blocks (2.0 bpg) ... Gathered ten or more rebounds in eleven games including a season-high 15 boards each in games against Cathedral Catholic and San Ysidro ... Blocked five shots against St. Augustine ... Averaged eleven points per game ... Scored in double-digits in the last five games including 28 points against Cathedral Catholic and 23 points against University City ... During his junior season, averaged 10.2 points and 4.3 rebounds per game ... Also played outside hitter and middle blocker on the volleyball team.
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Born June 18, 1992 in San Diego, Ca. ... Parents are Lisa and Lee Jacobs ... Has two brothers, Kyle and Brent (plays basketball at UC Santa Cruz) and a sister (Kendall) ... Enjoys watching the Chargers and the Lakers ... Favorite pro athlete is Kobe Bryant ... Favorite television show is Entourage ... Favorite movie is Inception ... Loves to eat chicken but stays away from fish ... Favorite solo recording artist is Wiz Khalifa ... Favorite website is Facebook ... His greatest sports moment was when he signed a college scholarship ... If he was forced to listen to one CD the rest of his life, it would be No Ceilings ... Would invest a million dollars if he had the money ... The best advice Thomas ever received was - "Do what you love" ... His advice to young people - "Always play hard" ... Most people don't know that Thomas cooks ... If a movie was made about Thomas Jacobs, the lead would be played by Superman ... Thomas says he can't go a week without exercising ... One possession he could not live without is his cell phone ... His dog always makes him smile ... Business Law major.
Thomas Jacobs - Career Highs
Points - 10 at Eastern Washington (2/19/11)
Field Goals - 4 at UC Davis (3/3/11)
3-Point Field Goals - 0
Free Throws - 4 at Eastern Washington (2/19/11)
Rebounds - 9 vs UC Santa Barbara (2/24/11)
Assists - 3 vs Vanguard (11/20/10)
Blocks - 1 (3 games)
Steals - 3 vs Vanguard (11/20/10)


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What's a girl to do (as my bestie would say: "problems of the first world"!)? I decided to make both! The results were great and I am thrilled to share the recipe(s) with readers.
However, I must first give some credit to Adriana's inspiring blog post in September, which drove me to start experimenting with some more native ingredients - cheers!
Add vanilla extract, cornflour, plain flour and salt. Combine well to create a buttery dough.
Simple so far, right? Here's where the creative bit kicks in:
Split dough evenly into two mixing bowls.
In one bowl add pandan extract. Mix well.
In the other bowl, sprinkle dough with lemon myrtle and stir through. This mixture may need a few drops of water to assist the combining process. Note that if you're unable to get your hands on lemon myrtle leaf (I suspect its availability outside Australia would be limited, though you can purchase it online), you can add a few tablespoons of lemon juice and the zest of one lemon to this batch of dough instead.
Remove dough from bowls and form into a rectangular log.
Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
When the dough has firmed up and you're ready to bake, preheat oven to 170°C.
Remove dough from fridge. It should look something like this:
Line a couple of baking trays with greaseproof paper. Slice the logs of shortbread into centimetre wide slices and place on trays like so:
Bake shortbread for around 15-20 minutes. Note that the biscuits will still be a little soft when they come out of the oven. This is completely normal and they will firm up as they cool.
You may wish to dust the biscuits with a little icing sugar at this point, but I chose not to so that the colours of the ingredients could really shine through.
I think these little gems look particularly festive and fitting for this time of year. Indeed, they may even make their way into some Christmas stockings later in the month.
"And what about the taste?" I hear you ask.
I think my beloved put it best as he was munching on one of the pandan biscuits: "hmm mmm urg mmm good"!


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Once a month, HuffPost Culture are teaming up with ArtFinder to suggest some ways to brighten up your home with a new art print...
It's time for a Spring clean, and this month the print we want to decorate our walls with is Quentin Blake's Mothers and Babies Underwater, which is currently featured in the exhibition Quentin Blake: As Large As Life at London's Foundling Museum (ends 15 April).
Best known for his beautiful illustrations of the Roald Dahl children's books, Blake is one of Britain's most-loved illustrators. With over 50 years in the industry, his distinctive sketchy and rough-around-the-edges style is instantly recognisable, and his illustrations now form part of our cultural DNA.
This print – as well as all the images on show at the Foundling's exhibition – is testament to Blake's continuing contributions to hospitals and child welfare. Blake created this illustration for the new maternity building of the Angers hospital in France, and was designed to have an improving influence on patients and visitors.
In this illustration, mothers and babies swim together underwater and look at each other for the first time. It's a parallel world where their swimming expresses and celebrates their new-found liberty after the pains of labour.
"I think the very presence of pictures helps to make being in, or visiting a hospital, a more normal, less alien experience," Blake explains. "The wonderful thing about the Angers pictures was that they move on to a kind of celebration."
Visit the Foundling Museum before 15 April for a chance to see over 60 of Blake's works that were commissioned for hospitals in the UK and France, all of which capture the artist's light-hearted yet thoughtful style. Vibrant and imaginative, Blake's work has a life-affirming quality and always succeeds in capturing the magic in everyday situations. In analysing the world around us, Blake's work celebrates the quiet poetry of ordinary life, teasing out scenes of mischief and wonder and also giving his subjects a strong sense of character.
This print is no exception – it is abstract in nature yet celebrates the most basic of human functions and the love between the mother and her newborn; a perfect way to symbolise the promises of the new season Spring.
This Giclee print (on high quality Aquarelle Arches watercolour paper) is produced in an edition of 250 and is signed and numbered from the artist. Each print costs £250 and can be purchased from the Artfinder Online Store. Proceeds go to the Foundling Museum, which tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, Britain's first home for abandoned children and London's first public art gallery.