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[Recipe] Rustic Berry Tart

This recipe might sound a bit complicated, but it truly isn’t! Preparation time is about 3 hours and this tart serves 12. Ingredients: For the crust: 3/4 cup Whole-wheat pastry flour 3/4 cup All-purpose flour 2 tbsp Sugar, plus 1 tsp for sprinkling 1/4 tsp Salt 4 tbsp Cold butter 1 tbsp Canola oil 1/4

The birth of a new brand

Yes! I am a citizen! Now which way to the welfare office? I’m kidding, I’m kidding. I work, I work. Bart, with $10,000 we’d be millionaires! We could buy all kinds of useful things like…love!

[Recipe] Blueberry Ketchup

This delicious ketchup recipe is great for your health. Blueberry ketchup works great on burgers and for dipping chicken nuggets or french fries. This recipe makes about 3 cups of ketchup and can be either be stored in the fridge for 2 weeks of in the freezer for about 1 month. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups

How did you sleep last night?

Getting enough sleep is vital to your health. No matter how young or old you are there is no excuse to skimp on sleep. In this generation it is very difficult to get enough sleep. Due to growing populations there are more cars on the road. In the last few years our driving time has

[Recipe] Antioxidant Smoothie with Pomegranate

Get those antioxidants flowing with this delicious smoothie recipe. This recipe serves one. Ingredients: 1/2 cup Pomegranate arils 1 cup Blueberries, frozen 1 Banana, peeled 1/2 cup Raspberries, frozen 1 tbsp Cacao powder 3 cups Baby spinach 220 ml Almond milk,unsweetened Method: In a blender add the pomegranate, blueberries, banana, raspberries, cocoa, spinach and almond

The amazing uses of Green Tea

Green tea originated in the Southwest area of China about 3000 years ago. In those days green tea were either chewed or eaten, but over time they discovered that they can flavour the water they drink. In the 8th century they started steaming the leaves to inhibit oxidation and by the 12th century they started

A handy guide to portion control

Portion control has been top of the weight loss charts for many years  now. Professionals claim that by eating the right portions, you can basically enjoy all types of food even the naughty ones. I approve this message! I have been quite skinny for most of my life but there has been times where I

[Recipe] Antioxidant Rich Smoothie

This lovely recipe makes 2 servings and will take about 15 minutes to make. Ingredients 240 ml Pomegranate juice 1/2 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled 4 dates, pitted 2 tbsp Ground flax seeds 4 cups Baby spinach 4 cups Romaine lettuce 1 cup Frozen blueberries 1 cup Frozen strawberries Method: In a blender, add the

A Guide to Homemade Coconut Oil Beauty Products

While Pinterest may be a home for out-of-reach, lofty craft goals, there are some amazing beauty products you can make at home using just a few simple ingredients. North West Pharmacy has compiled a list of the best coconut oil based recipes to create an InfoGraphic entitled “A Guide to Homemade Coconut Oil Beauty Products”. Coconut

[Recipe] Antioxidant Smoothie with almonds & berries

There is no better taste in this world than a combination of berries and nuts. These two food groups are a match made in heaven. This recipe make 1-3 servings, depending on how greedy you are. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Almond milk 2 cups Mixed berries, frozen 2-3 tbsp Honey, adjust to taste 1 tsp