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What a lovely addition this romantic Shabby Cottage Floral Pillow would make to any home. This handmade pillow has lovely flower rings and 3 buttons on front and a pretty floral pattern with lace on back. Note the beautiful detail and trim. Pillow is 9" W x 7" H x 2 1/2" D. Ruffle is 1" W.
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Roodepoort at a glance
Nestled between Krugersdorp, Soweto and Sandton is the rapidly expanding city of Roodepoort. With a residential sector experiencing a growth spurt, due to its proximity to the large cities and towns that surrounds it and the fantastic employment opportunities to be found, Roodepoort is becoming a sought-after residential area. Gaining its name from the red soil that is indigenous to this area, Roodepoort was established as a municipality in 1884.
Roodepoort is serviced by many main arterial routes and roadways which has made this hub easily accessible. The N1 Western Bypass, Christiaan De Wet Road, R41 and R24 are some of the motorways that link Roodepoort with neighbouring towns and cities.
Due to its proximity to Johannesburg and other popular tourist destinations, Roodepoort provides residents and visitors with a great amount of fascinating activities and remarkable attractions that can be enjoyed during the holidays or over a weekend, these include:
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Developed in the early 1980's, the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden is one of the youngest gardens which form part of the nine National Botanical Gardens in South Africa. This oasis can be found in the suburb of Poortview, where the community can enjoy tranquillity away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Other noteworthy attractions include:
• Kloofendal Municipal Nature Reserve
• Randpark Golf Club
• Roodepoort Museum
There are many educational institutions in Roodepoort; these include the Monash South Africa and many other primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, such as:
Maragon Private School
Placing importance on developing learners into self-sufficient adults, Maragon Private School implements the latest technologies and teaching methods to carefully shape all children who attend this institution. Offering a host of academics, cultural activities and sporting extra murals this prestigious school enjoys a wonderful reputation and standing.
Others reputable schools include:
• Charterhouse Preparatory School
• Florida Primary School
• St Catherine's Convent
• Horizon View Primary School
• Allen Glen High School
• Panorama Primary School
Convenient shopping opportunities are rife in Roodepoort; with many major shopping complexes in this region serving the vast community that reside here. Malls and shopping centres in Roodepoort include:
West Gate Mall
Opening its doors in 1985, The West Gate Mall was one of the first ever, super regional retail destinations in Johannesburg. Positioned along major arterial routes and the Bus Rapid Transit makes this mall is easily accessible. Providing shoppers with a variety of great services and world-class stores there is something here for every shopping need.
Other recommended shopping destinations in Roodepoort include:
• Horizon View Shopping Centre
• Featherbrook Village Shopping Centre
• Princess Crossing Shopping Centre
• Strubensvalley Shopping Centre
Roodepoort has many healthcare/medical facilities in the area that are equipped to deal with any medical and health requirement, these include:
• Unique Health
• Life Poortview Hospital
• Life Flora Clinic
• Advanced Medgate Day Hospital
• Wilgers Hospital
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Fifty Shades of Cray Cray
I can't say why I'm reading "Fifty Shades of Grey." A coworker insisted I'd love it so I finally agree, hearing it might lead to sexual cravings and ultimately, pregnancy. I've been secretly trying to have a kid for years so I figure the book might steer me in the right direction. But what I discover is I need a steely vagina and a man willing to beat me into submission. I don't have either but I continue on, hoping to be swept up in a land of forbidden sex. My coworker swears it's like "Pretty Woman" with bondage. "Twilight" with kink.
The thought leaves me beaming. "Prostitutes AND vampires?" I ask.
"Basically," she replies.
That's enough to pique my interest. And reading, the vampire reference rings true, with Christian Grey's long fingers and eloquent vampire-slang. But prostitutes? The heroine Anastasia Steele is a college senior and virgin (I'm calling bullshit) who signs up to be Grey's submissive. The contract includes vaginal fisting.
I bring up the correlation and my coworker laughs. "I know. It's a stretch. But she doesn't actually agree to that part of the contract."
"Good. Because then we'd have an episode of "Grey's Anatomy" on our hands." I envision Anastasia being wheeled in the emergency room, murmuring like she often does in the book. He said it wouldn't hurt! Oh Mr. Grey, spare a tourniquet to quiet the bleeding? Mr. Grey, you make me gush! Literally. I'm gushing. Blood.
"That's not funny," my friend Allie says when I make similar comments about the book at a coffee shop. "I just finished the trilogy. Believe me. It gets better. The story improved my sex life."
She speaks matter-of-factly. "I drafted a contract of my own."
"Tell me you're kidding."
She tightens her lips. "Look. After five years of marriage I need one. There are only so many times I can take my husband convulsing on me in bed like he's having a seizure. I need more than soggy bread sex." Noting my bemused state, she stands, grabbing my hand. "Ugh. Follow me. We can't talk about this here."
Outside I stop dead in my tracks. "Don't tell me you want your husband to fist you."
She gasps. "Nasty. No! I want him to fuck me. Not kill me."
I walk again, remaining cautious. "So. Soggy bread sex?"
"It's like he's afraid of my vagina."
"I'm not sure my readers wanna know that."
"I mean, my vagina is pretty fierce so I kind of understand."
"Can we get back to the contract?" I ask.
"Oh. Sure. It's simple," she says, nonchalantly. "I had him sign a list, agreeing to the things I need...sexually...each week." She smiles proudly. "Brilliant right?"
I go quiet. A contract to have sex? I thought having a 'sure thing' was the only good thing about getting married. It seems crazy. But then again, how different is it from signing a marriage contract? The specifics of 'I do' are vague. Perhaps this is just adding more fine print, more attention to detail. I wonder if more couples would benefit from it.
Ally recites her list of expectations. "He has to have sex with me on a surface other than a bed at least once per week. My ankles need to be over my head. And it has to hurt."
"Hurt?" I question. "That's vague. How do you measure that?"
"It's explained in the contract. I need to scream 'God' or 'Marco Polo' at least once."
"Marco Polo."
"That's code for momma's wet. Smack me harder."
I shudder, covering my ears. "Anything else?"
"Just the basics," she says, eyeing new books in a store window. "He needs to perform oral at least twice a week. Once a month we must have semi-public sex. Not at the beach. Too generic. And he needs to eat when I cook dinner for him."
"Dinner? What does that have to do with sex?"
"Nothing. But if I cook this big meal and he puts his nose up at it, it pisses me off and I don't want sex. It ruins the mood." I chuckle, as she contemplates purchasing another book that has an erotic tinge to it. Three replicas of "Grey" are on display in the window, each on the bestseller list. "It's sad. With all this sex I just don't have time to read romances anymore."
"Is it bad that I do?"
She considers it. "Not if you make time to act on it." Taking my hand she leads me along the street. "Everyone has a real list of needs that should be written down." She tightens her grip. "That's why "Grey" is so popular. We needed a piece of fiction to remind us."


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Indoor Play in Illinois
Illinois is a state seeped in history, excitement and adventure. It was also the state that Abraham Lincoln chose to call home, so that makes it pretty special! (You can even visit his home at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site!)
The Prairie State has thrills and spills ahoy with Pirates Cove Children's Theme Park, and that classic Six Flags Great America! There are animals a-plenty with attractions like Brookfield Zoo, Summerfield Zoo and Wildlife Prairie Park, and great adventures perfect for those little kids with Safariland!
Museums are never far away featuring an incredible range of exhibits from the Geology Museum and the Chanute Aerospace Museum, to the Monticello Railway Museum and the historic Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum.
Active kids - you will have a field day with attractions such as American Obstacle adventure park, and the very exciting K1 Speed racing!
Illinois has small towns with charm, and big cities with excitement. It's the heart of America with endless places to visit with kids. Enjoy it, and don't forget to get your kicks because Illinois is the start of Route 66!
Kids Town is a unique, exciting and safe indoor space with themed areas to encourage kids imagination as they play! Creative fun in Illinois!
Fun indoor open play and party center in Schaumburg, with plenty of inflatables for those active kids!
My Gym Aurora offers weekly classes where kids can build strength, balance, fitness, coordination, motor skills & more!
Classes and programs in Wheaton, Illinois where kids can engage in activities designed to develop their senses, as well as coordination, balance, strength and social skills too!
Indoor and outdoor fun for the whole family with 5 acres of games and activities!
FireZone is a unique interactive indoor play center with a fun, hands-on look into the world of firefighting in Illinois!
The Exploritorium is a incredible place where children and adults can come and explore together through interactive play!
Bounce, slide, jump and climb in the largest indoor-playground in Chicago! Kids can enjoy 100,000 sq ft. of pure fun!
Visit a fun indoor play center fueled by the imagination of children! Kids of all ages - including parents - can enjoy the many fun play activities in this Lake Zurich fun palace!
2 Froggy Jumps is a fun inflatable indoor play center where walk ins are welcome everyday of the week. Air hockey and basketball is there too!
KidStreet offers an intriguing multi level adventure play frame suitable for kids up to 7 years, with a cafe for the parents!
11,000 square feet of all bouncing fun! With 10 super fun inflatables for kids aged 2 - 12.
A fun, creative and imaginative indoor play space for those Chicago kids ages up to 6 years! Open play, camps, birthday parties, and a whole lot of fun!
From indoor play to art classes, this fun and creative space in Illinois is perfect for kids to use their imagination and play until their heart's content! A great way to spend the day learning, growing, and playing.
An indoor family entertainment destination and play center with over three million LEGO® bricks and nine attractions!
Indoor play with Turbo Tubs, sharpen your skills with the Bazooka Ball Blasters or jump from the giant Jumpit trampolines into a massive foam pit!
Fun open play with inflatables in Buffalo Grove, great for active kids who love to BOUNCE!
Bounce into 5,000 square feet of fun and interactive combo inflatables based in the kid zone of Stratford Square Mall.
Airtastic is a Play Land that offers a fun and exciting outdoor playground - indoors - where kids can get active in a colorful and safe environment!
Experience a HUGE indoor playground, with bouncers, slides, play structures, toddler area, and arcade...where kids AND adults can play!
A fun, special and creative selection of classes for kids up to 5 years of age to play, learn, and develop.
Fun indoor play for kids with over 10 attractions for to play with...from dancing balloons to an enormous revolving tree! An all weather option for kids of most ages.
Purple Monkey Playroom is a bright, fun, and nurturing play destination for infants to preschoolers, and their parents.
Buried treasure fun for the kids aged 1 to 9, with the hands-on amusements and entertainment to shivvvvver their timbers! From pirate ships to paddle boats...a great family day out for those little swashbucklers!
14 acres of family amusement park fun in Jollet, with mini golf, go-karts, batting cages, and of course - RIDES - for a year round "Halloween" experience!
Those infamous thrill rides and family fun is waiting at this iconic Illinois theme park - Six Flags! From wet rides to dry and the gentle to the terrifying, they're bigger and better than ever with plenty of new additions and all the old favorites!
Great family fun spending the day in three amusement parks in one...as well as a zoo!
Animal lovers of all ages can visit South African cheetahs, an Australian wallaby, and golden lion tamarins from Brazil, to name just a few!
216 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with lots of beautiful animals waiting for families to visit them! An animal-tastic family day out in Chicago - both fun AND educational!
Explore the animals of Africa, Asia, Australia, yet next leave Illinois! Peoria Zoo features amazing learning opportunities for kids, and great animal fun!
Miller Park Zoo features an extensive collection animals, reptiles & birds from around the word, with daily animal feeding, keeper talks & more!
From the Alligators to the Zebra, this sweet Illinois zoo and farm has family fun, education, and entertainment! Great for those personal animal experiences!
2,000 acre of beautiful parkland with a wildlife park home to 150 creatures over 50 species. With a fishing lake, mountain bike tracks and hiking tracks, this really is an outdoor adventure for the whole family.
Over 90 species from all over the world at this beautiful Springfield Zoo, giving kids a great day of animal-tastic learning!
900 animals representing 160 species on 40 acres. Includes children's zoo, carousel, playground and miniature train. Animal fun in Illinois!
Under 200 animals at this sweet Illinois zoo - AND all kids under 17s get in FREE!
A fascinating look back in time at an 1890s DuPage Country Farmstead. Costumed interpreters and cute animals ready for those kids!
Shedd aquarium has over 32,000 animals you can come and see (with plenty you can touch!) Underwater family fun in Chicago!
Lincoln Park Zoo is a world of wildlife in the shadow of skyscrapers...and it's FREE! Kids can encounter animals from all over the planet, just minutes north of Chicago!
Indoor and outdoor lap pools, lagoons, water slides, lessons, parties, and much more in this community aquatic center in Elk Grove!
A tropical paradise of thrills and excitement in Illinois! Kids can enjoy a fun house, giant water slides, tot pool, lazy river and more!
Splashing family fun with this Illinois water park, with tunnels, slides, rapids, ravines, and tubes!
105 acre parkland with plenty of sporting opportunities and play areas. Within it is a small waterpark, including fun features, toddlers' wading pool and multi level diving boards.
Outdoor seasonal fun in Marion with this refreshing swimming pool with recreational swimming, swim classes and more!
Great indoor water fun at this resort, with day passes available. 24,000 square feet of play zones, slides and lazy rivers! Great Illinois water fun all year round!
Splashtastic family fun for the day at this indoor water park loved by kids!
Coral Cove is a beach themed water park offering large walk-in pool, water slides, plunge pool, playground & more!
7 major slides, wave pool, lazy river, 2 shallow interactive play areas for kids, giant sandbox, family shows PLUS zip line adventure course and Outback Road Rally!
Water park fun in Collinsville, Illinois for the whole family with this seasonal outdoor waterpark!
The exciting water attractions and green open space of Cypress Cove offer thrills and relaxation for all ages, with slides, tubes, drops, flumes, waves, and more!
Cool off in summer at this family water park, with great attractions for the whole family including slides, rivers, and the largest wave pool in Illinois!
Community swimming fun at the Round Lake Area Aquatic center, with outdoor pool offering resident discounts
A fun place for the family to cool off in summer, this community water park has slides, play areas and a spray ground!
Fun in the sun over summer at this family friendly Illinois water park! With wave pools, rivers, slides and swirlpools...great fun for all ages!
Children's Museum of Illinois is a hands-on, interactive museum, with exhibits & activities that encourage learning, particularly in arts & sciences
Take a look into the history of Rock Falls Firefighting at this fun fire museum in Illinois - great for kids who love big trucks and learning!
This 12,000-square-foot museum tells the story of Great Rivers like the Mississippi River, and how it affects our lives!
Chicago Children's Museum is filled with hands-on fun for kids of all ages, where they can creative, discovery, learn & play all day!
Museum of Science and Industry is home to more than 35,000 artifacts - nearly 14 acres of hands-on exhibits designed to spark inquiry & creativity!
Diverse exhibits encouraging hands-on learning at this children's museum in Illinois, perfect for those inquisitive minds up to 12 years!
Interpreters in authentic period clothing bring Northern Illinois history to life at the Midway Village Museum, set on 148 acres!
A fascinating exploration of local Williamson County history, located in a former 20th century jail!
The Johnny Gruelle Raggedy Ann & Andy Museum opened to the public in May of 1999, in Arcola, Illinois. We are the only officially licensed Raggedy Ann & Andy museum in the world!
SciTech "hands-on" museum boasts over 200 interative exhibits, daily shows, special events and activities. Hours of fun for kids in Aurora!
A fun interactive museum in Illinois where kids can climb inside a medieval castle, fly a jet plane, and sail on a ship - all part of the hands on discovery experience.
Located in downtown Chicago, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world's great art museums, with a collection that spans centuries and the globe!
All things fun and play in this colorful Illinois children's museum, with hands-on exhibits perfect for those little ones to learn through play.
A museum to identify, preserve, and portray outstanding achievements in African American history and culture.
Dunn Museum features exhibits of the Lake County history including First People, innovations and yes, dinosaurs! Museum fun in Illinois!
A step back in time at one of only a handful of Swiss-style homes remaining in the USA from the 1800s. Filled with Victorian Era furnishings and artifacts, it also has a fascinating Indian Burial Mound, Victorian Rose Garden and a suspension bridge. ....
Welcome! Burpee Museum is a natural history museum specializing in paleontology, geology, biology, and Native American life. We have three floors of exhibits.
The amazing Discovery Center Museum is full of over 250 exciting hands-on exhibits spread over a two-floor area. Out in the museum's backyard, visitors can explore Rock River Discovery Park, a giant, multi-level science park with a hands-on twist! Th....
The Illinois Railway Museum, as you see it today, is the result of decades of effort by a dynamic group of dedicated volunteers. All of the buildings, track, locomotives and cars were assembled here at Union on what was once farmland. We welcome all ....
Self guided experience exploring the history of Caterpillar which includes a motion simulator ride, heritage gallery, vintage vehicles and future concepts.
Great fun in Chicago - and space! - at the Adler Planetarium, with three theatres and a number of fascinating exhibits.
The DuSable Museum of African American History is the first museum of its type in the country and is the only major independent institution in Chicago established to preserve and interpret the historical experiences and achievements of African Americ....
Peoria Riverfront Museum not only features changing exhibits on various historic people and events, but also planetarium fun & theater shows!
offers children (ages 4-12) and families the opportunity to learn about art and culture through our weekend, after-school and summer classes.
Explore the world of art as it has been since 1945, with paintings, sculptures and even performance! A very cultural day out for kids in Chicago!
3 vast floors full of interactive experiment and hands on learning experiences at the Children's Discovery Museum in Illinois!
Travel back in time across 4.6 billion years, where kids can come face to face with a T-Rex, explore an Egyptian Tomb and shrink down to the size of a bug! Great Chicago fun!
30 acres of automobile fun in Illinois, with Hollywood cars, classic cars and a Kids Zone!
An amazing experience in the heart of Chicago, where the family can have a nature and science filled family day out at this Nature Museum.
The Illinois State Museum promotes discovery, learning, and an appreciation of Illinois' natural, cultural, and artistic heritage. The Museum's extensive collections and research activities provide the foundation for exhibitions and public programs ....
A fun, creative and hands-on science museum in Champaign, Illinois where kids can learn and play through interactive exhibits. A great family day out!
- of Greater Chicago is a hands-on learning laboratory for children ages birth to 8. Our 17 hands-on, interactive exhibits are designed to make learning fun for young children. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to d....
A great museum for train lovers, with rail cars on display, exhibits on the history of trains and railroading, as well as weekend trains rides May to October! Choo Choo what a fun family day out in Illinois!
DuPage Children's Museum is more than a Museum…we're a force for early learning! Via interactive exhibits and programs that make learning fun for children and adults playing together, DuPage Children's Museum helps develop curiosity, creativity, thin....
The Dickson Mounds Museum, a branch of the Illinois State Museum and a National Historic Site, is one of the major on-site archaeological museums in the United States. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of the American Indian in an a....
The museum features exhibition galleries, Planetarium, Illinois Folk Art Gallery, Discovery Center, valuable collections of fine arts, folk arts and natural history, and educational programming for all ages. Lakeview is the largest private museum in ....
For those aerospace and aviation loving families, this Illinois museum is a great family day out option for you! With real aircraft that kids can get up close to, it's a fascinating look at the history and crafts of the aviation past.
A museum part of the University to allow the general public to understand, learn about and be enriched by Earth Sciences. A fascinating and educational experience for the kids and the parents in Illinois.
Lazer Tag fun for kids over 5 years, in a space themed setting with cool lights and sounds
Audubon Skate Park is an 11,000 sq ft, indoor, unheated park featuring launch ramps, quarter pipes, mini pipes, all sorts of ledges, rails, and more.
Fun for active kids at this popular trampoline park in Illinois, with wall to wall trampolines, foam pit, balance beam, climbing wall & more!
Great kids fun in Chicago with paintball, go-karts, mini golf and more!
Our facility offers 18,000 sq. ft. of climbing on 3 different wall types. Our facility offers everything from auto-belay to top rope to lead on vertical to vastly overhanging walls. We even have a kid's area with a carved tree and huecos.
A super atmospheric two storey lazer tag arena with full arcade and even indoor mini golf!
Great bouncing fun in Illinois, with trampolines galore! With foam pits, dodgeball, kids areas and more!
Kids can enjoy combat style fun in a multi-level arena with specialty lighting, swirling fog & heart-pounding music! It's Laser Quest!
Trampoline fun in Illinois, with open bounce, foam pits, dodgeball court and area just for those little ones! A family day out that's sky high!
Haunted Trails is 3.5 acres of family fun in Burbank, with go-karts, mini golf, lazers, mini coaster, batting cages, arcade, and so much more!
Feel the rush of the country's premier indoor electric kart track in Addison, Illinois!
A challenging and thrilling outdoor adventure park featuring a 6 different ziplines, team building courses, rock climbing wall, and kayaking!
Water fun, go-carts, ferris wheels, golf, batting cages and so much more in this Springfield adventure park!
Dodgeball, foam pits, and over 16,000 feet of trampoline fun in Illinois! Bring the kids and walk in during open hours for jumping fun for everyone 3 and up!
Feel that inner racer inside you come to life with indoor go-kart racing! They also offer birthday parties and safe, electric karts. Driving fun for the family in Illinois! Vrrom Vroom!
Experience the world's most unusual golf course, with two 18 hole courses, 19 moving obstacles, and 7 water holes to challenge kids over 48" in Illinois!
Amazing kids fun in Gurnee with laser tag, black light mini-golf, Indy 500 Challenge, laser frenzy and even ice skating!
Laser tag, go-karts, mini bowling, lazer frenzy, inflatables and much more in this family fun center - great for those active kids!
Step into a real life video game with combat style fun and infrared lazers in this great experience for active kids over 8 years!
Seven Bridges Ice Arena is a premier family ice sports complex in the Greater Chicagoland Area featuring one NHL Rink, one Olympic Rink, and indoor soccer field.
Ooffers guided trail and pony rides against some spectacular scenery, plus lessons and classes, with all temperament of mounts available to suit all abilities.
We have many different rooms and areas for a total of more than 20,000 square feet of variable climbing surface making us one of the largest climbing gyms in North America. Plus massive multi-level bouldering cave and training area.
Fun and creative art classes for kids aged 18 months all the way to 13 years, as well as kids birthday parties and kids gallery nights!
900 acres of wooded parkland featuring opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing and sledding, plus the Hi-Tower Observation Deck.
Boo Castle Park is a private park opened to the general public, complete with a Dungeons and Dragons theme!
Giant City State Park has over 4,000 acres of outdoor adventures for the family in Illinois, with forest, bluffs, ponds, & lots of outdoor fun!
The Visitor Centre offers some live exhibits, plus interactive exhibits, multi sensory displays and a birdhide and observation area.
Mandala Gardens is 7 acres of gardens to explore in Marion, with seasonal flora, stonework and plenty of fun for kids!
A huge park in Chicago filled playgrounds, sports, nature, wildlife, and even a zoo!
600 acres of park fun on Chicago's lakefront with playgrounds, a bird sanctuary, and prairies!
Visit one of the first parks in Chicago with Grant Park, filled with museums, planetariums, festivals, events and park fun!
Nearly 200 acres of park space in Chicago with tennis courts, playgrounds, a fishing lagoon and even baseball fields...just to name a few!
Come and get back to nature by exploring a beautiful botanical garden at Klehm Arboretum in Illinois!
Over 300 acres of Chicago park fun with gardens, sports activities, playgrounds and programs for kids!
Nature Trails and a kids' fishing pond in Illinois, with fun interactive displays, and bird and squirrel watching indoors! Nature fun with handicapped accessible features too.
Grass prairie areas, oak and hickory forests, lakes, 3 nature preserves and the 170 acre Lake Mingo. The visitor center offers a 1000 gallon aquarium, natural history museum and American Indian display.
Canoe the Vermilion River, climb the observation tower, camp, picnic and explore using the River Ridge Back Pack Trail.
Enormous open air facility offering global plant life, storytelling tree-houses, children's garden interactive play zone, open air tram ride and miles of nature trails.
A beautiful wildlife refuge in Marion, filled with incredible wildlife from bobcats, eagles, & turtles, with forests and lakes too!
Kickapoo State Park is a paradise for nature enthusiasts, with water sports and all kinds of wildlife. Adventures in Illinois!
Fun and fascinating walking tours around the wonderful city of Springfield, Illinois. Includes a full haunted history tour! Great for kids aged 5 and up.
Experience a taste of the old days in Chicago with horse drawn carriages rides through the city!
Explore the darker side of Chicago's fascinating history with Chicago Crime Tours, visiting some historic crime scenes, and investigating infamous mobsters!
360 Chicago will take you to amazing heights with a unique open-air skywalk - 94 stories above the windy city!
Catch a baseball game at the iconic Wrigley Field, or take a behind the scenes tour of this century old ballpark, home of the Chicago Cubs!
The Fox River Trolley Museum is a great place for the whole family - EDUCATION THROUGH DEMONSTRATION and FUN! There are now two destinations - The Jon Duerr (Blackhawk) Forest Preserve and Castlemuir in South Elgin. The Jon Duerr (Blackhawk) Forest P....
4,000 feet of simulated street-life for kids to practice the rules of the road on, plus a toddler playground! Bike fun in Illinois!
In 1979, two guys had many antique and collector autos stored in various places in the Peoria, Illinois area. They started thinking about storing them in one place, such as a building on the north edge of the city. Nothing could be found that suite....
A fascinating, historical and educational day with the whole family as you walk through the life and times of Abraham Lincoln.
A fascinating UNESCO site of what was once one of the greatest cities in the world!
A historic attraction for kids where they can explore the home where Abraham Lincoln lived before becoming president. A trip back in time!
A surprisingly entertaining historical attraction including museums and exhibits but also rides, traditional craft demonstrations and a great deal of scenic open space to run about in.
Sterling, Illinois brings you that classic retro "spaceship" ticket booth, a playground for the little ones, and full service concession stand - have a 1950s movie experience with the family!
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*by someone looking to join the living*
(frankie leone, just a man)
*i've always felt like a mummy wandering in the mist. other people are droplets of moisture hanging in the air. i grasp and grasp trying to dampen skin parched dry by a lifetime of isolation in my thoughts. sometimes i feel the coolness of other people's compassion and kindness.
most of the time i'm not aware enough to see my own skin absorbing enough to look human.*
*in my efforts to hydrate my form i've journeyed into a world where fog is the deepest but hardest to grasp. the nightclub. i use free alcohol as dry ice, creating a fog around me so deep my vision is obstructed but these lanky dry limbs feel more among red-blooded beings than ever before. i pour drinks for ever-shifting smokey forms around me, wrap my arms and lips around phantoms, and watch them disappear in instants.
i know what i'm doing. self-awareness avails me nothing. i've ventured so deep into the fog i can't see a way out but long for one with desperation. looking for sunrises and roses in a place the sun never shines and the flowers are all plastic has taken my hope.
in this place without love or light i look deep into the darkness to see a firefly. it's the cherry of a burning cigarette. her. the reason i've stuck around so long. in a city that's given me no answers to questions like, "why," i've given her the responsibility of my solution. a solution to the problem of myself.
on the balcony of avenue nightclub on 10th avenue and 17th street i watch her kissing another man on the club floor. the fog clears. i feel dry but free. i start thinking about an exit.*
*it's passed three am. most of my beautiful people, and her- my answer, have gotten in cabs tipsy off the complimentary champagne, vodka, and tequila my employer's provided. a girl i was infatuated with a while ago is the only person remaining on the balcony with me. i recline on leather-upholstered booth smoking an electronic cigarette and grasping the last bottle of free booze the club provided me.
she's not my solution but looks like a bandaid. i stumble my tattooed fingers across her smooth face and down her long neck. i grip her slim waist and draw her close. i press my lips on hers and tell her she's gorgeous. an image of her is one of my fondest memories in this nightclub.
i tell her about it, "once, on the club floor, i watched you dance. you had a red mohawk and a cut up t shirt. you swayed and closed your eyes dancing. i'll always remember it. thank you."
"what song," she asks.
"something with kanye west and jay-z."
she laughs, "niggas in paris?"
"no, something about driving through brooklyn and the south side of chicago. it had a bumping beat. watching you made me feel alive."
we continue to kiss. i grip her with all my strength by her hip and neck. i know she'll be gone soon.
she draws away.
"i feel guilty kissing you," she admits.
i look into her living blue eyes and ask in a low tone, "why?"
"i know this means more to you than it does to me."
i think for a moment. "it is what is is," i respond, pausing before questioning, "why don't you want me?"
she laughs. "because you're a promoter. it's your job to make me feel wanted. why would i want an animal like that?"
"i understand. you know i don't want to be a promoter right? i think you know why i'm here. i don't want to be what i am just like you don't want to be what you are."
"i'm young and dumb," she smiles in response.
"so we are what we are," i answer refrain for a few seconds of a thousand years then say, "i'm going home."
she looks shocked and offended, "fine, go. who's going to pour the drinks though? who's going to host your people. won't you get in trouble?"
"they'll be fine. liquor will find them. as for getting in trouble- i do what i do. always have. for better or worse. i've chosen to represent chaos."
i hand her my bottle and she dumps it into her rocks glass.
"you're so weird, but you're the most interesting person i've ever known."
i head towards the door.*
*and so my career as a promoter ends.
i get in a cab back to brooklyn. when i get home i start drafting resignation letters from a new macbook-pro. my "vintage" (ancient) macbook was stolen by a party guest i let crash on my torn-up couch a month ago.
i send them a week later.*
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The 11th annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference is scheduled for July 12-14, at the Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Fla.
This year's conference features an agenda that offers farmers the opportunity to learn more about legislative issues, peanut research and promotions.
In addition to the conference sessions, the event focuses on the family by offering a kids' program and a spouses' program. These programs will be similar to previous conferences. There will also be a golf tournament.
Registration for the meeting will begin Sunday, July 12, at 1 p.m., lasting until 6:30 p.m., at the Edgewater Beach Resort Conference Center. The hospitality room and refreshments will be compliments of the Peanut Advisory Board with grilled PB&Js compliments of the National Peanut Buying Points Association.
At 6:30 p.m., room registration will move to the Edgewater Beach Resort Information Center.
A welcoming reception hosted by Bayer CropScience will begin at 7 p.m., followed by a Welcoming Dinner from 7:30 p.m. until 10 p.m.
On Monday, July 13, beginning at 6:45 a.m., Valent will host a prayer breakfast. This will be followed by the Valor Award presentation and will feature inspirational music by Gina Lawhon.
The general sessions, beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, will be as follows:
General Session I: Peanuts & Politics. The Legislative Agenda, Congressman Allen Boyd. Kidz Klub (must register directly through Edgewater Beach Resort). Spouse Program, Pam Farrel, best-selling author and guest speaker.
General Session II: Production Issues. The Growers' Role in Food Safety, Darlene Cowart, JLA USA; Role of Basic Research in Peanut Production, Phat Dang, NPRL; Calcium Nutrition in Large-Seeded Peanut Cultivars, Glen Harris, University of Georgia; How Serious is the Herbicide Resistant Weed Issue?, Eric Prostko, University of Georgia; and Managing Diseases in Disease Resistant Cultivars, Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia.
A noon lunch buffet will be sponsored by BASF and will feature the presentation "Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti" by Bill and Pam Farrel.
The Farrels are best-selling authors of over 26 books. During the luncheon, the Farrels will explain why a man is like a waffle (each element of his life is in a separate box) and a woman is like spaghetti (everything in her life touches everything else). With 150,000 copies sold, the Farrels offer their biblical wisdom, solid insight, and humorous anecdotes — all served up in just the right combination so that readers can feast on enticing ways to develop and maintain healthy relationships with the opposite sex
The luncheon will provide attendees with a unique and fun look at the different ways men and women regard life and serve as a terrific tool for marriage, relationships at work, at home, at church, and with friends. The Farrels are relationship specialists helping to bring practical insights to personal relationships. They are frequent guests on radio and television and have written numerous magazine articles and are columnists in newspapers in the United States and in Canada.
General Session III: Our Industry, Where Are We? The Marketing Numbers, George Lovatt, Lovatt & Rushing, Inc.; Surviving a Crisis, Patrick Archer, American Peanut Council; and We've Got a Good Message, Patricia Kearney, The Peanut Institute.
The Southern Peanut Growers Conference continues on Tuesday, July 14, with registration beginning at 6:45 a.m. and the Farm Press Peanut Profitability Awards Breakfast and Grower Panel sponsored by the National Peanut Board set for 7 a.m.
Sponsors of this year's awards include Arysta LifeScience, BASF, Bayer CropScience, Becker Underwood, Golden Peanut Company, John Deere, Helena, National Peanut Board, Senninger Irrigation, SipcamAdvan, Southern Peanut Farmers Federation, Syngenta, Texas Peanut Producers Board, U.S. Borax, Southeast Farm Press, Southwest Farm Press and Delta Farm Press.
General Session IV will feature the following topics and speakers: Government Purchasing and Feeding, Stephanie Grunefelder, American Peanut Council; and Southern Marketing Efforts, Leslie Wagner, Peanut Advisory Board.
Lunch is on your own with the afternoon free. A golf tournament will be held at the Hombre Golf Course from 12:30 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Beginning at 7 p.m., a reception, dinner and entertainment will be sponsored by Syngenta with the theme "Hats Off to You." Peanut growers will be the special VIPs at this event, and attendees are asked to come dressed as their favorite actor or actress in a movie. Wear an outfit representing your favorite movie character or come dressed in cocktail attire for a fun night of look-alikes.
Conference sponsors for 2009 include Southern Peanut Farmers Federation, Alabama Peanut Producers Association, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Georgia Peanut Commission, Mississippi Peanut Growers Association, Peanut Advisory Board, Syngenta, Bayer CropScience, BASF, Valent, Trimble Agriculture/Ag Technologies, LLC, Farm Press, Farm Progress, Peanut Grower and Southeastern Peanut Farmer
Room reservations for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference can be made by contacting the Edgewater Beach Resort at (800) 874-8686. When making hotel reservations, ask for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference rate.
For more information about the conference, contact the Georgia Peanut Commission at (229) 386-3470, the Alabama Peanut Producers Association at (334) 792-6482, the Florida Peanut Producers Association at (850) 526-2590, or the Mississippi Peanut Growers Association at (601) 947-4223.
You may register online at www.southernpeanutfarmers.org.
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March is gone and so is the time of market judgment. I believe that. We all get judged to one degree or another. We get grades in school. If you work a corporate job, chances are you get a review. As a trader, all you need to do is look at your trading account balance. If you are the Philadelphia 76ers, I don't know what to tell you. Maybe they ought to be in the NCAA tournament. They probably wouldn't win one there either.
So it is when time window season comes. The cycles expire, and somehow the market reveals itself. How does it do that? I'm glad you asked. It's the time of the year when it should do something according to higher probability. It either does it and that's the time it's supposed to do it, or it doesn't. If it doesn't, that's also valuable. I've shown you that back in the 1950s the market routinely did not honor important time windows. What did that mean? It meant a lot because it was the longest period of gains in the 20th century. If you looked around in the natural, it was the greatest period of growth in American history. We were the only major participant in WWII whose cities were not destroyed. That gave us a tremendous edge on Europe and Asia and allowed us to become the world's first superpower. But if you look at the Fibonacci cycles, a lot of them didn't validate. Did that mean they were useless? Quite the opposite: The strength of the market painted a rare historic picture of American super strength.
We can learn a lot each time a cycle matures. So what did we get here? LEN was down13.6%, BZH was down 19.8%, and KBH was down over 19%. The HGX was down 9.88%, which is a lot for an individual sector in a month. Arguably the second most important sector in the entire market (only to banking), housing got hit really hard. By the same token, the BTK was down over 15% so think about what I just told you about sectors. Some stocks had to have been hit even worse. Then you have the Dow Transports, which has been relatively flat. Since the start of the window, the DAX is relatively flat but it had to fall flat on its face and make a total recovery to pull that off.
The NDX(CME:NDM14) broke down from the pattern I've shown you. The bottom line is it tried to hold the line but couldn't. Of course this is a result of biotech, but it's also a result of some newer tech stocks like Mark Zuckerberg, which got hit. But here's the problem.
This is rapidly becoming a market that is frustrating to both bulls and bears. No sooner does it break down do you get a stiff bounce back. I'm not supposed to come here in frustration if I can't offer a solution to the problem. Frustration is the wrong emotion. When you get frustrated, it offers you an opportunity to answer it. My answer here is to shorten your stride and quicken your time frame. In other words, take money out on the short side but don't overstay your welcome.
The most likely outcome here is a winding, grinding complex correction. The new breed of bear we've discovered since 2011 is now finally willing to take a walk on the wild side. He's developing a little bit of courage. He's willing to venture outside the box. Not far from the box, just enough to dip his feet in the ocean to see if it's warm. For the bear, it's not Miami Beach. But it's not Southern California either. The Pacific Ocean is cold in the summer time. For the bear, it's likely Brighton Beach on Labor Day weekend. As you probably know, the ocean in New York is not all that warm in the summer either but it's certainly warmer in New York than it is in LA. I know. I've been to both. But it takes a whole summer to warm up the Atlantic to get it to feel good. So the water isn't very warm like it is in Florida. It's a little warm and if you can understand that, you understand this market.
The bottom line is the bear is slowly getting over his trauma of 2011. Of course he's been helped by history. I'm here to tell you that markets don't climb a wall of worry during a geopolitical crisis. Since 2011 when the Arab Spring broke out I started showing charts of prior geopolitical crisis points. They almost always drop and the drop starts with a level of fear and it only accelerates from there. So I can tell you that when Hitler threatened Czechoslovakia or France the market got scared but it did not climb a wall of worry from there. What this time window produced was a geopolitical crisis we did not expect and was over 20 years in the making. I don't know about you but after we won the Cold War without firing a shot I always wondered how the Russians would like having NATO in their own backyard. For the answer to that question all you need to do is think about how much Kennedy enjoyed having Soviet missiles sitting 90 miles from the Orange Bowl in Miami.
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Has anyone used the Six Traits model for teaching writing? Is it a widely-used or useful model?
Appreciate your help! Thank you!
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Yes it is a model for teaching writing.
More information is available here: writingfix.com/traits.htm
Basically, this method appears to break down the components of writing e.g. organization, voice, word choice. By training students on each of the components, it is hoped that the students can piece the skills learnt together to write well.
I'm actually looking for broad effective strategies for teaching writing. Any help in this area will be appreciated.
Thank you!
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I'm not a teacher, but I write for a living. Please don't ask me about 2nd conditionals, but I'm a safe bet for what reads well in (American) English.
What sort of students will you be teaching?
That's no problem Barb_D. Thanks for your help! :)
Tdol, I'm looking at EFL learners in middle school. The 6 traits seem to have been developed for younger children. However, I understand that the kids are struggling with their writing so I am looking at simpler materials for them.
Have you any advice of broad approaches to writing for me?
Thank you! :)


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Friday, March 18, 2011
Green Market Baking Book Giveaway!
I have a wonderful giveaway this week on Chocolate Shavings - the Green Market Baking Book! This beautifully illustrated cookbook presents 100 recipes from different chefs and bakers across America offering alternatives to baking with refined and artificial sugar products. In an effort to eat more wholesome foods, Laura C. Martin's book gives great insight on how you can substitute white sugar for more healthy natural sweeteners such as agave nectar, honey or brown rice syrup.
I don't think I could ever completely give up on using white sugar in baked goods, but this book does give plenty of ideas to not use it all the time. The recipes are filled with natural, fresh produce that will make you want to take a trip to the local market at any time of year. The Asparagus-Ricotta Tart with Comte Cheese, Fig and Basil Muffins and the Plum and Walnut Upside-Down Cake are on my to-do list already!
To win a copy of the book, leave a comment on this post or write a comment on Chocolate Shaving's facebook page. You can write a comment on both and your name will be entered in the contest twice. Just let me know if you have any experience using alternative sweeteners in your baked goods, and if so which recipes you've really enjoyed. The contest ends on March 28th, at midnight and you must be a Canadian or American resident to enter. I will draw the winner at random. Good luck!
And if you're looking for a quick and easy recipe to make for last minute entertaining, check out my Ice Cream Sundae recipe on Style at Home. If you're inspired to try some ice cream recipes without using refined sugar, you will find a few in the Green Market Baking Book!
48 comments:
- Gina said...
Awesome! This book looks beautiful!
Previously I've tried using Harry Easton's baking book Red Velvet & Chocolate Heartache and I've found the recipes really reliable and tasty!
- March 18, 2011 at 6:12 PM
- Ames said...
I've used maple syrup, agave and brown rice syrup, but not often for any of them. I'd like to use them more!
- March 18, 2011 at 6:39 PM
Congrats on the Style at home plug... this looks like a chic ice cream sundae, which I haven't had in...like a million years it seems...
- March 18, 2011 at 9:05 PM
- cpz. said...
Looks like a great book! I've definitely tried using alternative sweeteners such as raw honey and maple syrup. I'm hoping to try new things such as brown rice syrup too! :)
- March 18, 2011 at 9:40 PM
- Marcella said...
I've made a lovely banana bread using maple syrup before. I also love making whipped cream and sweetening it with a bit of honey rather than sugar. It adds a nice bit of flavor to the finished project.
- March 18, 2011 at 10:28 PM
- Samantha said...
Used maple syrup in a few recipes, but haven't tried to stay far from "normal" sugar too often. This book looks very interesting!
- March 18, 2011 at 10:31 PM
- moonsword said...
I've never used it but my Dad does all the time. He made a fantastic tiramisu last time we visited...sooooo good! He used the Whole Foods Market recipe.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
- March 19, 2011 at 12:36 AM
- Carrie said...
I've used maple syrup in both savory and sweet recipes. But, next time I'd use honey, since I don't care for maple flavor.
- March 19, 2011 at 1:30 AM
- Jess said...
Hi! I would love to own this book. I have NOT tried alternative sweeteners in baking/cooking, but would love to experiment.
- March 19, 2011 at 5:24 AM
- Kavey said...
I don't know if this is open to UK addresses but I'll enter just incase!
I was invited to attend a baking event for bloggers that Candarel hosted last year, and did like some of the recipes we did, including a walnut bread and a chicken tagine. We also did beetroot chocolate brownies but they weren't as good, for me (though I do like beetroot and chocolate as a combination).
Here's the recipe: http://www.kaveyeats.com/2010/08/taming-aspartame-baking-with-canderel.html
- March 19, 2011 at 6:37 AM
- Meredyth Haas said...
I haven't used alternative sweeteners too much in baking, but I have for ice cream toppings! Instead of sprinkling sugar or dripping hot fudge on ice cream, I like swirling in maple syrup or honey. Yum!
- March 19, 2011 at 8:36 AM
- Kristin said...
I am a big fan of agave and honey as sweeteners!
- March 19, 2011 at 9:07 AM
I'd love a chance to win this cookbook.
- March 19, 2011 at 11:03 AM
- Amanda Thompson said...
I have tried applesauce and agave in a few different recipes but I tend to stick with what I know. This cookbook could be just what I need to branch out a little in my baking. :)
- March 19, 2011 at 1:45 PM
- foodwanderings said...
Looks like a great book. I use honey and maple syrup in my granola bars. for health reasons but also because sugar can be grainy to the palate in granola bars.
- March 19, 2011 at 4:38 PM
- Wanda Thorne said...
As a Canadian Maple Syrup is a part of our DNA. Amazing stuff.
I'd love to better utilise agave and brown rice syrup too...
Thanks for the cookbook info.
- March 20, 2011 at 9:35 AM
What a beautiful blog you have!
- March 20, 2011 at 3:52 PM
- JuLo said...
I've baked with honey, but I've never completely replaced the sugar. I know it creates texture issues and whatnot. But I'd love to learn more!
- March 20, 2011 at 11:27 PM
- Venetia said...
That sounds really interesting actually, I'm a great fan of the Red Velvet Chocolate Heartache book by Harry Eastwood, which uses vegetables instead of butter in baking sweet treats (and very little sugar) I would be very interested to see if I could combine recipes from both books to cut down on sugar AND butter at the same time!
- March 21, 2011 at 5:35 AM
- Venetia said...
That sounds really interesting actually, I'm a great fan of the Red Velvet Chocolate Heartache book by Harry Eastwood, which uses vegetables instead of butter in baking sweet treats (and very little sugar) I would be very interested to see if I could combine recipes from both books to cut down on sugar AND butter at the same time!
- March 21, 2011 at 5:36 AM
- kimberleyblue said...
Wow, the few recipe titles you named sound gorgeous! Sounds like an awesome book.
- March 21, 2011 at 10:29 AM
I would love to win this book for my three year old. It will give me healthy recipes to try out for him!
- March 21, 2011 at 2:04 PM
- Kindra said...
Just found your blog, so excited. I left a comment on Chocolate Shavings as well under the name "Garden of Eden Goods".
- March 21, 2011 at 3:54 PM
- G'ma Jan said...
I have used applesauce as partial sweetening in recipes and I do use brown sugar in place of white often
- March 21, 2011 at 4:12 PM
- Mia D. said...
I've used agave nectar to make some vegan ice cream for my best friend. It was so good I had to make a second batch for myself!
- March 21, 2011 at 4:42 PM
ooh I would love to win this book! I have never tried other sweeteners...yet
- March 21, 2011 at 8:55 PM
- Jenny said...
This book looks great! I've used agave a fair amount.
- March 21, 2011 at 9:22 PM
- Esme said...
Thank you for this. I have used agave and applesauce before. I will also substitute coconut oil for butter. I would be quite interested in trying different healthy substitutes.
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- March 21, 2011 at 10:33 PM
- crystal said...
I've only ever used honey and agave as a substitute. Would love to learn more!!
Thanks for the giveaway :)
- March 22, 2011 at 3:21 AM
I have never used any alternative sweeteners in my baking, but would love to try some since I am doing my best to eat healthily. My extreme sweet tooth inhibits me from taking the time to examine other methods for sweetening recipes. This cookbook would be a great addition to my collection!
- March 22, 2011 at 8:11 AM
- Victor said...
The only alternative sweetener is maple syrup for my oatmeal cookies and granola bars.
- March 22, 2011 at 12:03 PM
- sandra.howley said...
I love the cover of this book! I don't have much experience with using alternative sweeteners, but I can see why it's such a good idea.
- March 22, 2011 at 1:26 PM
- sandra.howley said...
I love the cover of this book! I don't have much experience using alternative sweeteners, but this might be the perfect opportunity.
- March 22, 2011 at 1:27 PM
- Kathy C said...
I've used honey, agave and maple syrup; also pureed prunes and dates. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway, I would love to win the book.
- March 22, 2011 at 1:31 PM
- Laura said...
I've used maple syrup and agave, and I plan on experimenting with brown rice syrup. You just need to adjust the liquid in the recipe.
- March 22, 2011 at 1:38 PM
- VS said...
Awesome giveaway. I have tried using honey and currently tasted the Stevia sweetner. I did taste good.
- March 23, 2011 at 6:30 PM
- Caroline @ chocolate and carrots said...
Looks like a great book!
- March 24, 2011 at 7:53 AM
- Christiana said...
I used to be a baker at a healthfood store so I've used a lot of non-white sugar sweeteners in baked goods; Xylitol, agave, honey, stevia, sucanat, primarily. I've had the best results with sucanat(which is basically completely unprocessed sugarcane), agave and honey. Essentially, the ones that are liquid - like regular sugar. Xylitol tends to dry things out, and stevia will float to the top of your cake or cookies...Which is kind of funny when you think of it! But they are fun to experiment with.
- March 24, 2011 at 10:24 AM
- Melissa said...
what a neat cookbook!
- March 24, 2011 at 5:02 PM
- paddle attachment said...
The Green Market Baking Book looks lovely and a great introduction for me into the world of natural sweeteners in baking....
- March 25, 2011 at 8:08 PM
- Katherine said...
I've been wanting a cookbook like this! I'm mildly allergic to cane sugar, so I try to replace it whenever I can - usually with honey, agave nectar, but I've recently been experimenting with corn syrup (no high fructose), dates, and coconut palm sugar. I just made a killer chocolate ice cream last weekend with the coconut palm sugar. Thanks for posting about the cookbook!
- March 26, 2011 at 3:39 PM
- Always Wright said...
What a GREAT blog! I just found you and love your site! Can't wait to try some of the recipes. Thanks!
- March 26, 2011 at 10:14 PM
- Always Wright said...
The Green Market Baking Book looks fantastic! Thanks for offering this and thanks for having such a great blog. I'm afraid I don't have any experience using alternative sweeteners in any of my baked goods, but I do love to bake!
- March 26, 2011 at 11:02 PM
- Sarah said...
I usually figure that we'll use all of the rich ingredients when baking and then just eat a little bit. Doesn't always work out with the "little bit" part. I would love to learn more about alternative sweeteners. I've tried agave in my coffee but that is pretty much the extent of my ventures.
- March 26, 2011 at 11:27 PM
- Dee said...
Wow, this sounds really interesting. I love baking but have not been able to get away from sugar. I'll have to check this out.
- March 27, 2011 at 10:12 PM
- Terri. said...
I've used maple syrup in banana and zucchini bread recipes, it was good.
- March 28, 2011 at 3:10 PM
- Esme said...
I left a comment on FB. I would love to bake with this cookbook.
- March 28, 2011 at 5:37 PM
- Courtney said...
This book looks awesome! I made banana bread the other day using honey! Little did I know it would turn out better than the recipe i normally use!
- March 29, 2011 at 6:48 PM


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