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A biology major is the perfect fit for Cara
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"I love learning how things work—in particular, how things in the natural world
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Travel and research have given Carne the opportunity to get valuable hands-on experience.
"My 2012 January Term (J-term) trip to the Galápagos
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about evolution and conservation."
Carne has twice been a Schapiro Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
recipient. The SURF program offers students the opportunity to conduct ten weeks
of full-time, original research during the summer months, under the guidance of
a faculty mentor.
"In 2009, I conducted research in Brunswick, Maine, collaborating with students
at Bowdoin College as we researched marine invertebrates," says Carne. "In 2010,
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Giving Back
As she heads toward the homestretch of her R-MC tenure, Carne says she is especially
happy to serve as co-chair for the Senior Class Gift.
"It's been an incredible adventure," she says. "I engaged in great networking opportunities,
and this is a way for me to show my appreciation for all that Randolph-Macon has
done for me. I have grown as an individual and I am prepared for the next step.
Thanks to R-MC's demanding curriculum, I am a well-rounded, thoughtful and inquisitive
Looking Ahead
After graduating from Randolph-Macon College, Carne plans on applying to veterinary
"Veterinary-school applications are due this summer," she says. "I am applying to
the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia.
They have an exceptional equine veterinarian program. After I earn my DVM (Doctor
of Veterinary Medicine), I would like to open an equine-exclusive private practice
in Virginia."
Her advice to freshmen Yellow Jackets?
"Be prepared to experience the most amazing four years of your life but also be
prepared to work hard. It will all be worth it in the long run. Don't wait for opportunities
to come to you. Be willing to take risks and ask questions."
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Get busy living or get busy dying...
Wow. Common sense and Business sense. Seems to be a lot if that lacking now a days, especially when a commit goes elsewhere. I wish Baker the best of luck. Always support an Ohio kid no matter where he goes... Sans TSUN.
WE need people that don't think WE needs to be used when WE talk about WE... Er...I mean OUR football team! These kids made the best decision for them, not you. WE need to stop acting like WE know what's best for them. Let em live.
Just spoke with "little" animal at Matt the Millers in Dublin. Hope some of these current LB's are as successful. Classy guy with a good head on his shoulders. His wife ain't bad looking either :)
First of all it's San Francisco or SF. Hyde will learn that "San Fran" will not be accepted by the locals. SF is a perfect fit for El Guapo. Great coach and ownership so future is bright. He would have gotten abused by the Bengals. F-em. Big miss! Thinking about becoming a browns fan now...Lord have mercy on my soul.
Niners are killing it. Borland now... Damn.
I haven't posted in months, but I feel inclined to express my bitter disappointment in the Bengals pass on El Guapo. Even if they had Hill slightly ahead there just has to be some consideration for the local fan base. Once again the 49ers get the best of the Bungles. Big mistake and not just homer speak. Can't wait to see C-Los bust some skulls on the west coast. Good luck dude, SF is a great town. Grab a in&out for me...animal style.
Don't let the secret out. Yellow Springs is much much cooler. Especially the summer beer and music festival. \m/
Once again, you can't coach size. Urban, Wariner & staff will take care of everything Marcelys needs to know in order to be a beast and a competitor. Welcome to Buckeye Nation big man.


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It kind of reminds me of this Lewis quote:
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What is most important to people? Experience? Pleasure? Freedom? Community? The Church? The Head of the Church? etc.
Of course, arguments can be made in defence of our wants, but it's not always the arguments that are fallacious. It can be our wants.
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"No, what's weird about Dolphins1925's perfect slate is that he made his picks for the next pay-per-view, and the next, all the way down to last night's Money in the Bank event, and he's been completely right, every single time. He's 38 for 38 in predicting the results of matches. He's not just some fan guessing. He knows WWE's plans."
So in case you don't live the life of a 14 year old boy, this WWF* story about a 'storyline leaker' is actually getting national attention. Like MSNBC, Fox News and NPR are treating this like it's NSA-Edward Snowden type stuff. And all I can think of is Vince McMahon laughing all the way to the bank. I mean MSNBC and Fox News I can see maybe, I think I'm only a notch below them in terms of journalistic integrity, but NPR? Really? Vinnie Mac strikes again! Because anyone who thinks that this Dolphins1925 character is actually getting information from the WWE that they don't know about is probably also the type of person that clicks 'accept' when a hot girl with no mutual friends adds you on Facebook out of nowhere. Not that I know anyone like that. My friend did it once. What a sucker.
In any case this is obviously just a build up for the next PPV. In fact they're already marketing it that way! In their statement they say 'we might have to monitor these posts in advance of our next pay-per-view to see how good he or she really is.' Bwhahahaha! It wouldn't shock me one bit if the predictions of Dolphins1925 for the upcoming PPV are released on Raw the Monday before. Everybody will buy the PPV and then they'll change the results of the championship match and expose Dolphins1925 as Shane McMahon or Paul Bearer coming back from the dead or the Spanish announcers getting revenge for their tables getting throttled every event. Day 1 stuff.
*I think the only time Vince has disappointed me is how he just got rolled over by the WWF and forced him to change the name to WWE. It's so unlike him that I feel like it's also a plotline. Like in 2 years Vince will wrestle a panda bear for the the rights to get the WWF name back.


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An Indianapolis high school student injured in the Indiana State Fair stage collapse was remembered by his peers Friday.
Students at Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School wore green shirts to support 17-year-old classmate Brad Humphrey. The high school dedicated Friday to the honor student, calling the day "Wear Green for Brad Day."
Humphrey was injured at the Fair's Sugarland concert on August 13. He was sitting in the front row when the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand collapsed.
The teenager's family said he was recovering both mentally and physically from the injuries he sustained. They say he is in good condition.
Humphrey's family released the following statement Friday:
"This is an incredibly difficult time for Brad and our family. Thanks to the prayers offered by the Indianapolis community, and especially the love he feels daily from his friends and the staff of Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School, Brad is recovering both mentally and physically from the injuries he suffered on August 13. Our family also would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Methodist Hospital who are taking such wonderful care of Brad. At this time, Brad requests that you allow him to continue his recovery in peace. Please respect his wishes to respect his privacy and the privacy of his family and friends."


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Two other Flo-related treats for you: Check her out decked out in full Day of the Dead Makeup (of course she was) for the band's Boston show on Halloween over at BrooklynVegan. Then settle in her for cover (with harp!) of Beyoncé's Halo, recorded live last year for BBC's Radio1Live Lounge.
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Isn't one of the best things about traveling exploring the food that is so uniquely of that culture?
The different flavors, vegetables used in different ways, spices I've never heard of, food I've never seen. What can I say but amazing.
Well it is for me, but I've always been a little bit of a gourmand, aka piggy.
What can I say. I love food. LOVE it.
It seems a little strange to be thinking about Vietnamese dishes as I sit and look out the window. It's currently snowing and -12 degrees C (Joshua is American, so that's 11 F for all of you South of the border). And even though it is cold, it is stunningly beautiful. The tiniest snowflakes are falling with almost no wind by the thousands every millisecond. In Vietnam, the high today is 31 C/89 F. In a country that rarely experiences cold except in the far reaches of the north western parts of the country, the majority of vietnamese food is a little spicy and almost always hot, braised, in soup form or stewed. I don't know about you, but if I lived in a country that rarely saw temperatures under 22 C/71 F, I think I'd choose to live off salads, not eating Beef Pho (beef and noodle soup) for breakfast. But that's just me.
As it turns out, Vietnamese food is perfectly suited for a northern Canadian girl that is currently freezing her little buns off.
One of the wonderful things (or at least I think so) about Vietnamese cuisine is that they use every part of the animal. Nothing is wasted. As a result, recipes that use less desirable (what we would consider undesirable) cuts of meat are common. Ox tail, the brown meat on chicken, pork shoulder, tongue, feet, and everything in between. Cheap cuts of meat are rarely considered a culinary delight in North America. But in Vietnam, everything is good to go.
Don't worry, I'm not going to start posting duck tongue stew, or boiled chicken feet, but it is refreshing to make delicious, flavorful and inexpensive meals.
Chinese 5 Spice or as it is seen commonly in Vietnamese cookbooks as 5 Spice, can be bought or simply made. 5 Spice is also used in other Asian and Arabic cookery so if you're adventurous you'll find plenty of uses for it. The ingredients are simple and if you have a well stocked spice cupboard you may already have the ingredients you need without having to spend any money.
5 spice is essentially made up of Star anis, clove, cinnamon, fennel seeds and Szechuan, but some recipes will include ginger, turmeric, nutmeg, licorice, black pepper and/or orange peel. I wanted to give you a fairly standard recipe, but feel free to explore a bit with the list of optional spices. Play around and you'll have a recipe that is all your own. Like your families special blend!
Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Transfer the spice mixture to a airtight container.
Now you need a recipe to make with it!
So this is the good part. Delicious braised chicken, full of flavor to warm you up to your baby toes.
You may want to double or even triple the recipe based on your needs. This is enough for 2-4 people depending on how many chicken thighs you each eat. This is the equivalent of 4 meals for me but a family might to want double the recipe, or if you have a dude in your life that eats 3 thighs in one sitting…You may not want to double the vegetables as I tend to go pretty heavy in that department.
This recipe can be made with beef or pork and any tough cuts of meat you may have gotten a deal on. Simply increase the cooking time to yield tender meat. Beef will take about 2.5 hours. You could also make this with cubed pumpkin or squash as a delightful vegetarian or even vegan dish.
(or Vegan Vietnamese Braised Squash)
Preheat oven to 350 F. Mix the flour and 1/2 tsp. of salt and place it in a shallow bowl. Coat the chicken thighs with the flour mixture and shake off excess. Heat a small amount of oil in a hot ovenproof heavy bottomed pan or pot (that has a lid) and brown the chicken on both sides. This should take about 2 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside. Drain off all but 1 Tbsp of fat from the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and cook until onions become translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the 5 Spice and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn the spices. Add the remaining salt, tomatoes, carrots, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), sweetener, water and stir to combine. Bring it to a boil and nestle the chicken pieces among the vegetables. Depending on the size of pan you may need to add a little more water. Cover the pot with a lid and place it in the oven for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Serve it with steamed greens and rice
VEGAN Option: Skip the chicken and use cubed pumpkin or winter squash. Peel, seed and cube 3 cups of your favorite winter squash (like butternut) or pumpkin. Toss the squash with the flour and salt mixture. Skip the browning process. Add the squash to the pan at the same time as the tomatoes and carrots. Add the water, bring to a simmer, cover the pan with a lid and place it in the oven. Cook for 40 minutes or until squash is tender.
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I'm back!! Though this comes as no surprise, I had an amazing trip. Not only did I get to experience an amazing country, meet a population of extremely resources, resilient and entrepreneurial people, eat amazing food (maybe a little too much), BUT I also was able to visit with some dear friends of mine that I am forever grateful to have. Their friendship means the world to me and to have shared some of these experiences with them is really a special gift.
Before I go onto trip details, I want to extend a special thank you to all the wonderful writers, recipe creators and business owners that I was fortunate enough to have come and grace us with their gifts and their talents. If you haven't had the chance yet, I recommend taking some time to visit the previous 5 blog posts to familiarize yourself with some very note worthy healthy living and healthy eating blogs. Without them, I would have never been able to have this wonderful experience that will be part of me for life.
As most of you may already know, I have the gift of gab, but I will try and spare you the minute by minute account of my trip and hopefully allow you to experience some of Vietnam through photos. I'm sure they will tell you much more than I could! Besides with this many photos, who wants to be bothered with words. Pssst, that's my subtle way of warning you that there are a LOT OF PHOTOS. I apologize in advance.
That being said there are a few things that I will elaborate on, that I think are worth mentioning.
For example, when you get a flat tire you do not need a garage. That is such a Western way of thinking…You can simply pull over to the side of the road/sidewalk and I guy will fix it for you. Right there on the spot. Brilliant!
You can buy ice cream on the street like you can in lots of countries, it just looks a little different…
It wouldn't be realistic to not include a few photos from the markets since I spent a lot of time at them. I want to give a special thanks to Jed for showing me around. He took the time to explain what all the weird things were and let me try a million and one strange and wonderful foods! And some not so wonderful things. Just saying.
They also have motorcycles with airbags for babies…How creative. After all the motorcycle traffic is nuts! But I think the child safety seat might need a little work. A bamboo high chair either strapped on by bungee cords or just left as is may not meet most countries safety standards. This one below is especially fancy because it's actually bolted in.
And then there's plenty of random sightings.
After my friends showed me around Ho Chi Minh City (which I would have to say has some of the best food I tasted in all of Vietnam), my friends and I headed up to Hoi An for a little R and R. My girlfriend Dana had just successfully written her final and we were off to enjoy some quiet reprieve from the big city!
Hoi An is a UNESCO Heritage site and as a result is beautifully preserved. However, it does feel a little like the Disney World of Vietnam. It's a little too clean, a little too picturesque and definitely touristy. As a center for silk, tailoring and custom made shoes, bags and clothing, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to have some shoes made.
Dana doesn't especially like riding bikes. She's more of a runner. I think after the collision we had that day, it may be the last time this sort of things happens. So as it turns out, this type of photo (one that includes Dana on a bike that is) may just very well be the last of it's kind…
But we did manage to get to the beach after a few more photo ops.
and finally 'la piece de resistance'. The Beach. Cua Dai Beach was clean, quiet and relatively untouched. Magical!
The next day I headed up to My Son. This site includes partially ruined Hindu Temples built between the 4th and 14th Century by the kings of Champa. I was up at 4:30 am to see them at sunrise and it was totally worth it!
At this point my friends went home and I was off on my own. Here are a few highlights from the day trips I took around Hanoi, the capital city. The photo below of this stunning woman, is the one who rowed us around through what is affectionately referred to as Halong Bay on Land. Here's an interesting factoid for all of you: They row boats with their feet…
Then off to Cat Ba Island to enjoy the incoming Typhoon…As you do when a ridiculous storm is heading your way. Luckily I did manage to get out for 2 afternoons and enjoy the sheer beauty of this place. No words necessary.
I'm certain it will come to no surprise that the next posts may have to do with some amazing Vietnamese recipes, so stay tuned!]]>
I am happy to welcome Kammie today. She is a such a multifaceted person that I'm not sure where to start. Between working on 2 degrees, her day job at Social Media Marketing agency as a project manager and strategist and being a freelance photographer, I'm not sure where she finds to time to run a website and share her wonderful recipes and her journey with all of us. But I'm happy she does!
Hey there Beyond The Peel readers! My name is Kammie and I am the blogger behind Sensual Appeal, where I share everything that is delicious, mindful, and happy!
Raise your hand if you love Autumn! *raises hand*
Ahh… yes. I love Autumn. It's, without a doubt, my favorite season. I love the weather – the temperatures are perfect, it's not too cold and not too warm. The leaves are turning beautiful tones of yellow and red and falling on the ground. It's also the season for all Fall flavors which includes APPLES.
Apples has always been a favorite Fall ingredient in my household (although we love pumpkin but apples just take the cake for us). We always have a ton of apples around during Autumn and we create many awesome cakes with it. Being that we're Polish, our traditional reduced-sugar Szarlotka (Polish Apple Pie) has always been a hit and we've made several adaptations of it. My mom also loves to bake cakes using apples such as her fabulous Poppy Seed Apple Cake with Chocolate Glaze and her Cinnamon Apple Cake with Chocolate Chips. Both are amazing.
So speaking of Fall flavors… Today I am sharing a wonderful breakfast recipe for you made with apples! And not only that, this recipe is super easy because it only requires a Slow Cooker to do the job.
This Apple Pie Steel Cut Oats are incredibly easy to set up and by the time you wake up in the morning, you will have a house filled with a beautiful apple-cinnamon scent and warm oatmeal ready for you that is not only delicious, but also healthy and vegan!
Serves 4-5
What do you think? Aren't slow cookers just the best? Not only do they make the job so much easier, they also produce amazing results! I'm a huge fan of these Slow Cooker Apple Pie Steel Cut Oats and I've been eating them every day for breakfast for the last 3 days.
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It's November, and that means one thing: National Deviled Egg Day (link: http://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-deviled-egg-day).
Seriously, I kid (and I'm allergic to eggs).
November is the last month of sanity before the chaos of Christmas, and if you want to be all PC about it, let's just say the holiday season.
The holidays can mean different things to different people:
- the inevitable 10 pound gain after it becomes acceptable halfway through the month for dinner to be 9 bacon wrapped scallops, 7 mini-meatballs, and 4 sugar cookies at the fifth after-work cocktail party you were invited to. Notice the distinct lack of green veggies anywhere
- standing in line for hours to buy just the right present for that special someone (in my Mom's case, a Cabbage Patch Kid for me way back in 1985 … I hear they're making a comeback!)
- losing your mind on your mother-in-law when she innocently asks if you made enough gravy, but you made herbed au jus (after you actually went to a farm yourself to pick out a free-range, heritage turkey named Tom)
Do yourself a favor: put down Pinterest, and make an actual plan to survive the holidays with your sanity (and waistline) intact.
Last time, when I had the honor of guest-posting here on Beyond the Peel, I wrote about how meal planning is my #1 secret weapon that I use to get a healthy, homemade meal on the table 95% of the time.
The same rules apply for holiday time, with an extra emphasis on what I call "freezer cooking".
Freezer cooking = making a larger batch of whatever you normally cook (double or triple the recipe so you make 6-8 servings), eating it for dinner that night, and freezing the rest in single serve containers so you can have dinner on the table in 15 minutes flat.
Here's exactly what I'm stocking my freezer with now in November so that I'm ready for the hectic holiday season (and I'm sure the odd cold or flu bug, too):
2. Anything "en papillote": a meal that always bakes up perfectly moist and cuts down on clean up, "en papillote" is one of my fave ways to make fish, chicken, or even shellfish (link to your most recent en papillote recipe). An extra bonus is that you can assemble the packets ahead of time and freeze them. Put them into the fridge in the morning, and they'll be thawed enough by dinnertime to pop into a preheated oven for a half hour or less … just enough time for you to make a fresh salad, some quinoa, and maybe a glass of wine.
3. Stews of all sorts: technically, the definition of a stew is a dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid in a closed dish or pan. I can buy cheaper cuts of meat, use hands-free cooking in my crockpot, and make a huge batch all at once? This is practically the holy grail of freezer cooking for this mama of a very busy one year old boy. Plus, this isn't your Grandma's stew. You know, the good ol' stand-by of stewing beef + potatoes + onions + carrots + beef stock + stewed tomatoes? I'm talking about Slow-Cooker Coconut Ginger Chicken & Vegetables , Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken with Pears and Portabella Mushrooms , and Easy Paleo and Gluten-free Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon.
So there you have it, 3 ways to fill your freezer so you can survive the holidays with your waistline and sanity intact. You can also learn to use your freezer to cut your cooking time in half. Read about here.
If you want a 30 day plan for surviving December, complete with weekly grocery lists delivered directly to your inbox, then come on over and join me in the 30 Day Stress Less Challenge: Holiday Edition.
What's the one thing that you do every year just to get through the holidays? Share it in the comments below, even if it involves drinking a gallon of eggnog (hey, whatever gets you through a 10 hour day with your extended family!).]]>
I'm so happy to introduce to you Natalia Gill. As a certified nutritional consultant, yoga and Pilates instructor, she has helped hundreds of people on their road to health. This is a woman who walks her talk and shares with us her knowledge and everyday recipes. You can follow her on Pinterest or like her on Facebook to stay on top of the wonderful things she is doing or simply head to her website AnAppetiteForJoy.com.
This complex little cookie is light, fluffy and slightly chewy all at once. Cooling anise gives it character, while chia adds a delicate texture, similar to poppy seeds.
If you really want to dazzle your family and friends (or yourself, why not?) drizzle over this lemony yogurt glaze for a burst of sweet and tart!
Nobody has to know how easy these are to make. That can stay between us.
Anise seeds not only add flavor to foods, they can also contribute to good health.
So keep in mind, if you are ever bothered with a stomach ache or cramps, all you need is a few of these cookies and a cup of hot green tea to set you right. Kidding! Seventy-five percent kidding.
Makes 18-24 cookies
1 1/4 cup whole spelt or whole wheat flour
2 tbsp plus 2 tsp cocoa powder
3/4 tsp anise seeds
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup sucanat
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1 tbsp plain yogurt
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp powdered sucanat
Preheat the oven to 350 and lightly grease a couple of baking sheets.
Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, seeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, sucanat and vanilla. Beat in the egg. Add the flour mixture and beat until well combined.
Scoop tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 11-14 minutes. While the cookies are in the oven, whisk together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Sparsely drizzle the glaze over the cookies when serving.
They can be enjoyed right away or, better yet, wait a couple of hours to really let the flavors open up. Good luck with that.
My name is Natalia Gill. I live in the "city in a forest" (Atlanta, GA) with my dream husband, 7-yr old ninja and 2-yr old ladybug.
When I was five, my heart took flight while I was watching a commercial for a home remedies book. Healing with food & plants became my passion. Thankfully, I grew up in the right house for it – my parents are Russian and Dutch and we ate fresh and nourishing meals. When we were sick, my mom used herbs or just a comforting hand to support the natural healing process.
During my teens and twenties, I strayed to more faddish ways to keep up my health. But the color returned to my cheeks only when I came back to a time-honored way of eating (which is really the most delicious, anyway!) I love helping others make a graceful, sustainable transition to whole foods. Less is more.
Visit me at AnAppetiteForJoy.com.]]>
I am so pleased to introduce Tessa. One of the first 'friends' I made on this crazy thing called the internet. Her website offers endless, seriously ENDLESS allergen free recipes. Whatever allergies you might have, she's got a recipe that can help. Which is no small thing considering we're talking about casein, gluten, corn, sugar free and Paleo. Most surprisingly is that there is no shortage of baking and treats on her sight that can fit almost any dietary restrictions. So you can have fun too.
Thank you everyone for welcoming Tessa from TessaTheDomesticDiva.com
This recipe was born of a flavor combination of a shortbread cookie I had in my past: a truly magical combination of Brazil nuts and lime.
Before those cookies…Brazil nuts were very under appreciated in my world. Now I wonder how I didn't always love them. SO buttery and SO nutritious!
Just two Brazil nuts gives you enough of the trace mineral selenium's RDA…a nutrient key in the function of your thyroid and metabolism and very hard to get in our food. It is also a great antioxidant, combating those free radicals we encounter in our day-to-day lives.
Hemp hearts are another nutritious addition, touted for their highly digestible protein content, as well as containing all 9 essential amino acids. It also has high amounts of essential fatty acids.
Since I am always looking for new and creative grab and go snacks, this one was a fun one for me. A twist on some of my family's favorites, but in a totally new flavor profile. Your taste buds will thank you for something new and fresh!
METHOD NOTE: To toast your own coconut shreds, you can:
INGREDIENT NOTE: I make my own coconut butter as it is much more cost effective, I show you how in this post.
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I am so pleased to introduce you someone who has inspired me over the last couple of years. She continues to wow me with her vast knowledge and introduces me to knew amazing superfoods and recipes to go along with them. Shelley Alexander is a holistic chef, certified healing foods specialist, author of Deliciously Holistic, blogger, and owner of the holistic health company, A Harmony Healing in California. Shelley loves to eat and cook with amazing superfoods, and seasonal, locally grown, organic foods from the local farmers' markets. Shelley is a member of Slow Foods USA, Village Green Network, and Women of the Green Generation. Connect with Shelley online on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Instagram.
When my lovely friend France asked me to share a fall recipe on her blog while she and Joshua go on vacation, I was truly honored and happy to do so! I knew I had to come up with something really yummy and healthy to share with all of you! As a holistic chef, I adore making recipes that provide fantastic health benefits and delicious flavor in one package. My Pumpkin Chia Pudding with Maple Glazed Walnut Coconut Crunch meets that criteria, and it's one of those tasty desserts you will want to make again and again.
If you're like me, you can't resist a delicious dessert to finish your meal with. Sometimes, I even eat dessert first, especially if it involves dark chocolate! Pumpkin is truly one of my favorite squashes and I can't get enough of it when it comes in season. Roasting pumpkin brings out a rich, caramelized flavor and creamy texture that just begs to be used in this chia pudding.
I make chia puddings all the time and two of my favorite recipes are lemon blueberry chia seed pudding and banana coconut chia pudding. Chia seeds are great for using in puddings because they are hydrophilic and have the ability to absorb up to 9-10 times their weight in liquid which will help thicken your puddings without cooking or using other thickening agents like cornstarch. This ability also makes chia seeds extremely hydrating and filling at the same time. I like to grind my chia seeds before using them in this recipe so that the texture is smooth and creamy. If you leave the seeds whole, you will have a texture similar to tapioca.
If you have never tried chia seeds before, you're in for a treat! Chia seeds are so versatile because they have a neutral flavor that is easy to use in all sorts of recipes like puddings, smoothies, jams, energy bars, and cookies. In this recipe they blend seamlessly with the roasted pumpkin, sweet orange juice, maple syrup, and spices to create a luscious dessert that you can also enjoy for a snack too! Since I like to have a contrast in textures, I added an addicting walnut and coconut crunch that is glazed with cinnamon, vanilla, and maple syrup. You can enjoy the pudding with or without the crunch but I personally like it with the crunch!
Chia seeds are an amazing superfood! In the Mayan language chia stands for strength. Chia seeds are rich in protein, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, and fiber which are all important for helping detoxify the body and keep it strong. Chia seeds also help maintain a healthy cardiovascular system, along with protecting the body from free radicals and degenerative diseases. These tiny seeds are truly a healthy addition to your diet.
Now that you know why you should be eating chia seeds, let me show you how to enjoy them.
Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free
Makes 4 cups
Instructions for Pumpkin Chia Pudding
1. Place chia seeds in a blender or spice grinder and grind into a powder.
2. In a blender add coconut milk, orange juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, sea salt, ground chia seeds, and pumpkin puree. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour pumpkin chia pudding in an airtight container with a lid, cover and refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight. Serve pudding topped with the maple glazed walnut coconut crunch.
For Maple Glazed Coconut Crunch
1. Preheat oven to 325˚ F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Place maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla in a small bowl and whisk with a fork to combine. Add walnuts to the bowl and stir to coat them completely with the syrup. Scoop walnuts out of bowl and spread out on the baking pan.
3. Add coconut flakes to the remaining maple syrup mixture and stir to coat the coconut completely with the syrup. Spoon coconut onto the baking pan next to the walnuts and spread out on the baking pan.
4. Place the coated walnuts and coconut in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring several times while baking until the walnuts and coconut are lightly brown. Remove from the oven and let cool. Walnuts and coconut will become crunchy and dry as they cool. Serve on top of pumpkin chia pudding.
*To roast a pumpkin and make pumpkin purée
For this recipe you can use fresh pumpkin that is roasted or substitute canned organic pumpkin purée. To roast the fresh pumpkin, choose a small pumpkin not larger than 3 to 4 pounds in size. Wash outside and remove the stem. Split the pumpkin in half lengthwise. Remove all of the seeds and stringy parts. Lightly drizzle the flesh with melted coconut oil or clarified butter and place cut side down on a greased or non-stick baking sheet. Roast at 375° F for 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the pumpkin. The pumpkin is done cooking when the skin and flesh of the pumpkin is tender when pierced with a fork. Remove flesh from the pumpkin skin, puree flesh in a blender or food processor, and use in this recipe. If your pumpkin purée is watery, drain in a fine mesh strainer for about 30 minutes before using in this recipe.]]>
What could be more exciting than yummy pear and hazelnut tarts?
Yeah, I agree. Not much. They pretty much rock my world.
But I do have some news that comes pretty close. First, I'll be leaving for Vietnam in less than a weeks time! Actually, by this time next week, I'll be on a plane! I am ridiculously excited not only to see my friends that have been living there for 5 years but also for a new adventure, since I've never been. Have you been? If you have any recommendations please leave it in the comment section! I'd love to hear from you.
Because I'll be away, I have asked for the help of some fellow blogger friends to keep the site going with amazing content while I'm away. I feel so fortunate to be surrounded by so much talent. You'll be seeing some great stuff over the next month, seen through fresh eyes and fun personality. Besides, you're probably all sick of me anyway
I've used The Joy of Baking recipe for the Pate Brisee substituting the all purpose flour for whole wheat pastry flour and the white sugar for sucanat. Her recipe makes 2 pie crusts. I cut the recipe in half or you can make the full recipe and freeze one of the discs for later. Need a Gluten Free Tart crust? You can try this one from My Darling Lemon Thyme.
Preheat oven to 400 F. Peel, core and slice the pears. Toss the pears with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Set aside. Roll out the pastry dough to 20-23 cm (8-9 inches). Cut out 5 x 5 inch circles from the dough. Place the circles on a floured baking sheet. Place a quarter of the pear mixture into the center of each circle (using 6 pieces you can reassemble a shape of a half pear if you feel like getting fancy). Sprinkle the top of each pear tart with 1 tsp of sliced hazelnuts. Pinch the sides of the pastry around the outer 1 edge of the pears. Brush with the crust with the beaten egg and water mixture. Bake for 30 minutes.
Blend yogurt, goat cheese and maple syrup together until smooth. I used an emulsion blender, but a room temperature goat cheese may blend well enough without it. Fold in the lemon zest. Place in the fridge for a minimum of an hour before serving to give it time to firm up.
I never post that much when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner here at Beyond The Peel. But here are a few recipes I like for intimate Thanksgiving dinner. This Sumac Cornish Game Hen recipe from Bon Appetit is delish and it's become my go to fast and easy 'turkey'. I like making game hens because they cook quickly and 1 feeds 2 people (which works our to be fairly inexpensive and the leftovers are not too much to handle). Because I've made this recipe several times I have a few changes I recommend. Only brine for 2 hours and cook the hens whole in the oven. Bake at 375 F for approx 20-25 minutes. Now that's a fast 'turkey'. I serve it with this White Bean Cauliflower Mash, the following Butternut Squash Gratin (see below) and these Paprika Spiced Green Beans and Pine Nuts. No meal is complete without a starter and this Carrot Ginger Soup is perfect for the fall. And of course, no celebratory meal is complete without chocolate in my books. And since no one wants to spend all day in the kitchen this 5 Minute Chocolate Dessert recipe is easy peasy, fast and fool proof.
Now back to cheesy butternut squash goodness…
I chose to use one very large butternut squash. I used only the top half of the squash for this recipe so that I could get 12 nice sized 'rounds'. But you could cube the whole squash and toss it in olive oil and salt and pepper and make the recipe that way too. The bottom part of the large squash can be saved for another use such as a soup. If you opt to make a soup, I recommend this one.
Pre heat oven to 375 F. Peel and slice the squash. Cut the top portion into 1/2 inch rounds or cube. The bottom part can be sliced in half, seeds removed and diced or sliced. Brush rounds on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. If using cubes, toss the whole lot with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Lay the slices or cubes on a baking sheet and cook until tender, about 30-40 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 F. In a medium frying pan over medium heat, cook the leeks with the butter until softened, about 8 minutes. Set aside. Mix the cream with the chives, thyme and nutmeg and set aside.
Grease a 9×9 baking dish (I used a 6 x 11). Put half the squash slices (or cubes) in a single layer at the bottom of the pan. Top with half the cooked leeks and half the grated cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add a final layer of squash, top with remaining leeks, followed by the cheese. Pour the cream mixture over the squash. Sprinkle with almond meal and hazelnuts. Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Serve as a meal with a tossed green salad or along side a Thanksgiving Dinner.
Recipe Note: Lighter cream or milk may curdle from the heat of the oven. Use heavy cream in this recipe or for a lighter option try an unsweetened nut milk.]]>
Smoothies don't always have to include berries. By stepping outside the box, there's a whole world of flavour combinations awaiting you! I thought I'd share my favourite fall smoothies.
Cranberries have become my new 'go to' smoothie fruit. I love that they are tart, relatively low on the glycemic index and offer all kinds of anti oxidants. It's not news that cranberries also help with urinary tract health. For all those ladies out there that get what my sister calls 'C.U.T.I. ' (acute urinary tract infection) pronounced cutie, 'like you're such a cutie patootie'. Except a C.U.T.I is never cute. Cranberries also help promote mouth health by inhibiting mouth bacteria (your hygienist will thank you) and it's research is showing promising results for cancer prevention.
But let's get real. I like to eat them because they taste good (and they're inexpensive!). But here's the surprising part. Even though they are tart, I find that if I add them to a smoothie, I'm less likely to add other sweeteners, like honey or maple. It's like it's supposed to be tart, so why change it? I love the tart flavour. It's surprisingly refreshing.
Throw it all in the blender and process until smooth. Add a couple ice cubes if it's not thick enough, but I find just the frozen cranberries is enough. Garnish with cinnamon if you like and drink up.


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MONTREAL – A man in his 60s is in critical condition after losing control of his SUV and crashing into a ditch Sunday afternoon near Barnston West in Estrie, about two hours southeast of Montreal.
The driver, who was the only person aboard, lost control of his car in a turn and landed in a ditch without hitting any other vehicles, a Sûreté du Québec spokesperson said.
Police said the man may have been the victim of a malaise before the accident.
The driver was found unconscious and was taken to hospital in very serious condition. He was still in intensive care Monday morning.
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I had some celeriac from my CSA to use up and I had scallops, so I thought I'd try this. I was pleasantly surprised at how good this was. The puree of potatoes and celery root was light and flavorful. I liked the simpleness of the ingredients in this. All the flavors really shined. I used margarine, which didn't brown nicely, but was healthier and tasted great.
Scallop-Topped Potato and Celery-Root Puree with Lemon Brown-Butter Sauce
The addition of celery root gives mashed potatoes an extra, surprisingly herbal dimension. The puree provides a perfect nest for seared scallops, and a drizzle of simple but intensely flavored sauce completes this delectable dish. It will make you feel you're dining in a multi-starred restaurant.
Yield: 4
- 1 1/2 pounds baking potatoes (about 3), peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 pound celery root, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- Salt
- Fresh-ground black pepper
- 8 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 pounds sea scallops
- 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon drained capers
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1. Put the potatoes and celery root in a medium saucepan of salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook at a low boil until tender, about 20 minutes.
- 2. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, and then drain the potatoes and celery root. Put them back into the saucepan along with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Mash over very low heat, incorporating the reserved cooking water and 5 tablespoons of the butter.
- 3. In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat. Season the scallops with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add half the scallops to the pan. Cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook until browned on the second side and just done, about 1 minute. Remove. Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in the pan and cook the remaining scallops. Remove.
- 4. Reduce the heat to moderate. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter to the pan and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the scallops and any accumulated juices, the parsley, capers, lemon juice, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Mound the puree on plates and top with the scallops and sauce.
- Wine Recommendation: A white wine with full flavor makes a fine partner for scallops; on the other hand, a wine with some acidity is good, too. Try a crisp and minerally Chablis, made entirely from chardonnay, for the best of both.
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Scallop-Topped Potato and Celery-Root Puree with Lemon Brown-Butter Sauce Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: French
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fish
- OCCASION: Autumn, Winter
- PUBLICATION: Food & Wine
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Thinking Right's weekend free-for-all. Pick a topic:
● What do Barack Obama and TV newscasters have in common? Both speak words on current events that don't reflect their beliefs. "We simply cannot continue to spend as if deficits don't have consequences; as if waste doesn't matter; as if the hard-earned tax dollars of the American people can be treated like Monopoly money; as if we can ignore this challenge for another generation" he emoted. "We can't."
● I'm sick of public officials who exploit the perks of office, especially the little stuff like cars and gasoline. DeKalb School Superintendent Crawford Lewis visited one gas station three times in one day, using his district-issued credit card to buy gas in the sums of $32.83, $32 and $50. Explanation: He accidentally put premium in the tank, pumped it out and refilled with regular, drove to visit his mother in Monticello, and then refilled. If I'm on the DeKalb school board, he's outta here. I'm fed up with public officials who treat public office as a lifestyle enhancement.
● Praise be House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) who, when asked whether there's "any place for revenue enhancement" on this year's legislative agenda, replied: " 'Revenue enhancement' is just a way of saying a tax increase …" So "no." The first indicator that conservatives in public office are slipping over to the dark side is when they start picking up the language of those who wish to grow government. Ralston, encouragingly, did not take the euphemism or the bait.
● One way to determine whether you're drawn left or right in politics is whether you wish to dictate behavioral changes or to incentivize them. One involves government control of lives and lifestyles. The other doesn't. On water conservation, for example, Gov. Sonny Perdue proposes a touch of each, which is probably an accurate reflection of where he falls on the ideological spectrum. State Rep. Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City) files a bill to prohibit outdoor watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. Control their lives, control their lifestyles. Just what Washington was trying to do with health care and cap-and-tax.
● Career choices I wish they hadn't made: Sarah Palin, TV commentator. Herschel Walker, mixed martial arts fighter. Nancy Pelosi, politician.
● Only in America could illegal immigrants declare health care to be a "right" and insist that the taxpayers of Fulton and DeKalb provide them dialysis treatment at Grady Memorial Hospital. Only in America. Atlanta truly needs a charity hospital — no entitlement, no false claims to nonexistent "rights."
● The libs, you knew, would seek to abandon "don't ask, don't tell" at the earliest opportunity. If one believes that the military is a social club to be employed primarily for humanitarian, policing and engineering purposes, there's no harm in changing the policy. If, however, it's to be used as a combat force, it's foolish to add a romantic / sexual element to life in the foxhole. Unit cohesion will suffer. Bet the farm on it.
● Who knew, when Congress hastily approved $700 billion in TARP funds to prevent the implosion of the nation's financial sector, that repayment would give the president a slush fund? He's proposing to use $33 billion of it to be given to community banks to lend to small businesses. But, as the AJC's business columnist Thomas Oliver pointed out Sunday, access to credit is not the main problem facing small businesses. It's a lack of customers. A squirrelly Congress and a populist president creating tax and regulation uncertainty is the problem. (Incidentally, every dime of TARP unspent or repaid should be applied to the deficit.)
● Headline: "Stimulus credited for 24,103 Ga. jobs." Whatever. Pick a number. They're all make-believe.
February 5th, 2010
5:30 pm
"Romance in the foxhole?" What a crock!
I had not heard that if DADT was ended it would make homosexuality MANDATORY!
How is it any different for a gay person to be serving openly than it is for a straight person to become pregnant? And didn't I just hear on CNN something about that combat soldier who became pregnant while on deployment?
I originally thought the reasoning behind the military's opposition to gays serving was that if a person was gay and they were 'found out', they could be blackmailed by some foreign power and would have to give up secrets or something. It does not take a genius to understand that if one is OPEN about their sexuality, there can be no more basis for blackmail than there would be if some STRAIGHT soldier got in some sex scandal.
And, every day, are we not seeing sex scandals involving straight people?
Gay AMERICANS should have the same right to serve their country. they should NOT be required to hide their sexuality. Just being gay does NOT mean that one will run rampant sexually!
People who are scared of gays need to just get over it.
Didn't the military once have the same reservations about allowing blacks to serve? Wasn't that stupid, too?
February 5th, 2010
5:39 pm
Re: the water situation.
Last year didn't i see Gov. Perdue on the steps of the Capitol, praying for rain, because of the drought? And isn't there some sort of controversy going on about whether water can be taken from particular rivers or lakes to serve the Atlanta area?
So, what makes more sense. Praying (although judging from todays weather that works too) or REGULATING the way we USE the available water?
It's clear that, left alone, people simply will NOT self-regulate. No one has done that for years and it does not look like it will happen in the future.
So, does it not make more sense to FORCE people to conserve? After all, I think the time a person can survive without water is pretty limited, and although it is raining today i do not think we are out of the woods when it comes to drought.
Why label conservation regulations as being either conservative or liberal. Wny not just label the way to handle the water situation either intelligent or stupid?
February 5th, 2010
6:24 pm
And just two days after Obama's speech on fiscal dicipline, congress raises the debt limit by a couple trillion. There was loud cheering as the votes were counted and it passed.
February 6th, 2010
8:03 am
Samuel, Pub schools are in trouble and it has nothing to do with Bush. Maybe you should go back to school for some civics classes. The math was fine but you said Bush spent 6 trillion and Bush can't spend money, congress does. ^ years under repubs and the last two, the two with the highest deficits were under dem control.
February 6th, 2010
12:28 pm
"We can't."
And yet he does, Jim. Watching Obama is like watching a child trying to step outside his own shadow. I used to do that as a kid. The only way to succeed is to find a shady place.
I doubt seriously that even the students in DeKalb would buy that story. Then again, he is the Superintendent, so it's likely they've been "encouraged" to accept stupidity as an achievement.
"Revenue enhancement" to replenish the fed's "hands in the mint" policies?
So is Representative Buckner a member of the Water Footprint Network? Before we know it all foods will be dried in the sun…served in powdered form. 'Ya reckon we'll be permitted to chase it with a sip 'o water? Sweating will be prohibited as it'll be a waste of bodily fluids…better to flush the low-flow.
Obama, LEADER!!?!!
Charity is something freely given. Anything else is confiscatory in nature.
Unit cohesion will suffer? That's already been proven in the British military. They're only complaint? Why do gays in the Queen's service choose to glorify (gay pride) their separation from the unit over all. Unintended consequences.
Legally TARP (unspent or repaid) was supposed to pay down the deficit. As is too often the case, the laws that apply to us don't apply to those who govern.
Just last week I visited my Mom in Florida…took a shuttle from the airport to her place. The driver was eager to point out that new roads were under construction, putting people back to work. I asked him how long before the road was completed? "Two years!" said he. "Then what?" I asked. "Well hopefully…" he responded. I cut him off with "Let me guess, you voted for Obama didn't you?"
"Yes" he did. The entire conversation began when he said he needed to find a REAL JOB.
February 7th, 2010
2:01 pm
Retired1 and others,
We have treaties with most countries regarding the care of visitors. The health care system in place accepts visitors at no charge. The government picks up the tab. Anything other than this system would obviously discourage tourism.
Illegal immigrants are another issue. Those who support free health care, or free housing, or free food, or free clothing for those who are here illegally are either off the tax roles or of the misguided impression a government gift to one does not constitue a tax increase to all of us. The United States is the most giving country in the world but the gift should be at the option of the individual donor not at the end of a gun held by a government agency.
The response to Haiti and Thailand is an example of the generosity of the American people, tax dollars should not be involved.
February 8th, 2010
5:31 am
Wooten, I thought you were leaving… or was that just a promotional stunt?
February 9th, 2010
9:47 pm
Jim, I guess GA DOT Commissioner did not get the Republican message that the stimulus $$ aren't working. Would you call them and clue them in, please?
"The message is pretty simple," DOT Commissioner Vance Smith said at a news conference. "Transportation investment equals good jobs now and produces lasting assets for the future." However, he added, "Even though with all the stimulus funds we have, we still have great needs in the state of Georgia."
So far, the DOT is attributing the equivalent of 961 full-time jobs in the state to Georgia's $1.1 billion share of the transportation stimulus, and more will be employed as more projects get under way, said Meg Pirkle, who manages the stimulus program for the department. She said it may be a couple of years before all the stimulus projects are finished and the final work hours are counted.
February 10th, 2010
5:20 pm
Control their lives, control their lifestyles. Hey Wooten, this is YOUR party's platform.
Or are you suddenly pro-choice and -gay marriage?
February 11th, 2010
12:02 am
Crawford Lewis is a poor Liar. Any investigator questioning his actions should ask Crawford; How did you pummp the premium fuel from the auto tank?, What did you do with the premium fuel that you supposedly pumped from your auto tank? And finally Crawford, are youu a natural born Liar or did you study hard to become such a proficient Liar? The Invesstigators and Crawford should be fired and barred from Public Positions forever.
February 11th, 2010
9:49 am
My first vote was cast for Reagan in 84. Since that time, it is quite apparent that our elected leaders really like to make themselves feel like god by trying to take care of the poor all over the world (Haiti is a great example). Therefore, we need a constitutional amendment mandating a balanced budget (exception for war & defense spending when a war has been declared). Second, it is quite apparant that the Supreme Court is NOT reading the constitution. The constitution says takings are restricted to "public use"; not public benefit – large difference. Also, freedom of speech is provided to citizens (humans), not financial entitied created to truncate liability and identity for those who do evil. Therefore, we need a constitutional amendment banning anyone but an individual who can vote for a candidate from actually providing a financial contribution to said candidate.
February 11th, 2010
11:57 pm
I am so sick of hearing about the Dekalb County School Board and the Commission. Our children are the ones paying the price for these misfits.
There is no EXCUSE for Crawford Lewis and Pat Pope. They should have been fired from their positions immediately. Theft of gas should be a crime as we, the taxpayers, are the ones who ended up paying for it. And Pat Pope? Give me a break. Is there any contract that wasn't given to her husband???
And why does Sutton-Barnes still hold her position? She can't even handle her own finances (facts proven) but she is allowed to oversee the $600+ million dollar budget for Dekalb County. I have been in the banking industry for over 15 years and you could not even get a job in the bank if you could not handle your own finances.
Also, has anyone considered taxing the citizens that live in apartments? Their children utilize all of the school resources just like the residents who own homes. Why shouldn't they have to pay school taxes? Give them a tax credit comparable to a mortgage interest deduction, if necessary.
And the citizens of Dekalb County wonder why there is such a shortage in revenue, LOL!!!


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On this day in 1858, Hymen Lipman of Philadelphia patented the first pencil to have an attached eraser.
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The humble pencil has a long and storied history, going back to the Roman stylus, which was sometimes made of lead, and why we still call the business end of the pencil the "lead," even though it's been made of nontoxic graphite since 1564.
Pencils were first mass-produced in Nuremberg, Germany, in 1662, and the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century really allowed the manufacture to flourish.
Before he became known for Walden and "Civil Disobedience," Henry David Thoreau and his father were famous for manufacturing the hardest, blackest pencils in the United States. Edison was fond of short pencils that fit neatly into a vest pocket, readily accessible for the jotting down of ideas.
John Steinbeck loved the pencil and started every day with 24 freshly sharpened ones.
Our common pencils are hexagonal to keep them from rolling off the table, and they're yellow because the best graphite came from China, and yellow is traditionally associated with Chinese royalty.
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Just keep going. No feeling is final.
Don't let yourself lose me.
Nearby is the country they call life.
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Give me your hand.
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