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I’m preparing to host a Bible study on Friday evening & I started thinking about fall decoration ideas. What could I do that would be simple but not too expensive? One thing I read was to take leaves and spread them down the center of the table. How quick & cheap is that!

Molly from Econobusters has a great article on this subject. I tho’ t you might enjoy reading it.

PUMPKIN FIESTA RICE INGREDIENTS

1 Package of Nueva Cocina® Mexican Rice Mix

4 small pumpkins (3 for serving purposes and 1 for recipe ingredient)

1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil Optional

2 to 3 small pumpkins, depending on serving size, for baking or steaming

DIRECTIONS FOR PREPARING THE RICE

Cut pumpkins in half, leaving the rind on. Remove seeds and strings. Rub pumpkins with olive oil and some salt. Place halves on baking sheets with rind side up. Place a small amount of water in the pan. Bake for 45 minutes in a 350-degree oven. If you prefer to steam the pumpkins, place halves in steamer with rind side up. Steam until meat and rind are soft.

Combine 1 Cup of pumpkin meat, peeled and cubed with all the ingredients in a package of the Nueva Cocina® Mexican Rice Mix and follow the cooking directions on the box. When done, serve the rice in half of a small pumpkin for an excellent presentation and great added texture and flavor.

Nueva Cocina has an assortment of 17 plus different products featuring authentic recipes from Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain, among other Hispanic countries. The brand is 100% natural, free of MSG and other colorants, and is lower in sodium than most other brands. Nueva Cocina offers fourteen vegetarian and fifteen gluten-free options, and the brand’s Latin Lentil Soup and White Bean Soup were recently named 2011 sofi™ Awards Silver Finalists by the National Association for Specialty Food.

Did any of you try the zucchini chocolate chip muffins? I would love to hear your tho’ts on them! They’re one of my favorites.

Here’s another zucchini recipe that’s simple & delicious. We have lots of zucchini from our garden & we mixed up 3 of these lasagnas yesterday to stick in the freezer. I tho’t some of you are in the same place I am–you have zucchini overflowing from your fridge! So, whether you have some or whether you need to buy some, here’s a scrumptious supper recipe. Enjoy!

Vegetable Lasagna

Cover the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish with sauce. Thinly slice 1 large zucchini. (If desired, you can also slice eggplant and yellow squash.) Put 1 layer of zucchini on top of sauce. Spread more sauce over that and liberally “sprinkle” mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

If you’re using eggplant or yellow squash, put a layer of that on top of the cheese. If not, just use zucchini. Follow the same layering pattern until it gets very close to the top of the pan. You should end with cheese on top.

Bake at 350 for 1 1/2 hours or until veggies are soft. Serve with fresh homemade bread. Delicious on a fall day!

A truly innovative product in the field of nutrition, brand new Flaxmilk is the first and only all-natural, dairy-free milk product made from cold-pressed flax oil. Several scientific studies have found evidence that ingesting flax on a daily basis may help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes.Flaxmilk is rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids known for
their heart-healthy benefits.A daily glass of Flaxmilk is a simple and
delicious way to help prevent heart disease, stroke and cancer.The
perfect companion to whole grain cereal or as a dairy-free substitute in
recipes, one eight ounce serving of Flaxmilk is only 50 calories and
provides as much calcium as cow’s milk with zero cholesterol and zero
trans fat.In addition, Flaxmilk is completely plant-based and enriched
with Vitamins A, D, and B12.

A study published in the 2006 issue of the /American Journal of
Cardiology stated that sources of plant-derived omega-3 fatty acids including flaxseed and flaxseed oil had remarkable cardioprotective effects and consumption of these food sources should be increased in the diet to
decrease cardiovascular disease risk significantly.

What’s more, according to Eco Chef and cookbook author Bryan Au,
“Flaxmilk is not only as good tasting as it is good for you, but is great for making smoothies, desserts, puddings, ice creams, and sauces for those who wish to eat a gluten-free, lactose free, raw or vegan diet.”

Flaxmilk is made by Flax USA, Inc.,a company operated by the Stober
family, who are fifth generation farmers in North Dakota.Flax USA was
founded in 2001 to market Golden Omega Flax Seed, a non GMO flax seed
that is 100% natural and grown on the Stobers’1600 acre farm.To insure
thehighest quality in making Flaxmilk, only the best flax seed is used.

“I started Flax USA to make it easier and tastier for consumers to add flax to their daily diets and reap the multitude of health benefits,” says Stephanie Stober, president and owner of Flax USA.”In addition to the full line of omega 3 flax products that we market, including flax seed, flax oil and pet food, we were excited to be the first to produce 100% natural Flaxmilk so that all consumers, adults and children, could enjoy a lactose-free, dairy free, soy-free, gluten-free milk product derived from flax.”

Flaxmilk comes in original and vanilla flavors and is sold in ½ gallon
containers at Wal-Mart stores across the country for $2.98.For more
information on Flaxmilk, visit www.flaxusa.com.

SUMMER FABRIC “INGREDIENTS”

DENIM

• BEST DENIM BLENDS: Chrissy suggests denim with a high cotton content, and small synthetic content. A jean with either a 98% cotton/2% lycra or 96 % cotton/4% Lycra fabric, is a good combination.

TEES AND TANKS

• SOFTEST TEES: Cotton tees and tanks are favored in the summer time because it is so breathable. Look for Pima and Supima Cotton – they are the softest cottons.
• FABRIC BLENDS AND THE “WEAR” OF YOUR FAVE SHIRTS: Combination fabric blends are often used so that garments will retain shape and remain durable over a period of time. Cotton blended with polyester, for instance, will retain its shape well and will also resist shrinkage.
• SURPRISE FABRIC TO LOOK FOR: Look for Rayon! It drapes well and keeps its shape, even when wet.
• SLIMMING TEES AND TANKS: If you are looking for tank that holds it shape day after day, Chrissy personally loves James Perse, Target, or BP a Nordstrom brand. They are a Cotton/Spandex blend so you can throw them on day after day, and they will hold their shape very well. The blend you should look for is 94% cotton, 6% spandex for a more tight fitting, yet slimming, tee or tank.

DRESSES

• CAN’T GO WRONG AIRY DRESSES: 100% cotton is the way to go for light and airy dresses!
• DRESSIER “DRESS”ING: For dressier occassions, ditch the polyester blends and look for 100% silk, which is more breatheable and cool! Another option could be a chiffon (which is made from either silk or nylon), which is also breatheable and light. Look for a lining in an acetate or nylon blend.



ABOUT CHRISSY VOLK: Adahlia Volk is the brainchild of Chrissy Volk. Chrissy brings years of fashion knowledge and a love of making people feel good to Adahlia Volk, Style and Image Consultancy (http://adahliavolk.com/). Chrissy is highly experienced and has years of experience within the fashion industry.

Having spent more than a decade in the fashion and retail industries, Chrissy has the innate ability to relate to her clients’ needs and challenges. Chrissy has worked in various fashion houses including ZOE, and Chanel, Inc., as an account manager. As an Account Manager for Chanel, Inc., Chrissy worked with at Bloomingdale’s and Bergdorf Goodman.

As a personal style consultant, Chrissy provides expert guidance and insight on how to create a first great impression. Her experience in working with people of all ages and economic backgrounds enables her to listen, care, and provide effective solutions to real-life challenges. Adahlia Volk incorporates strategies to help you maintain a life-long habit of looking your best each and every day. Her in-depth knowledge in fashion and beauty ensures that clients receive the best advice on dressing for success, grooming, styling, wardrobe makeover and presentation.

Chrissy graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in Art History and resides in New Jersey. She loves cooking and has recently taken up body boarding.

Planning on traveling for Memorial Day? When you stop for fast food, try these options. Thanks, Surgex!

McDonald’s

Instead of:          Sausage Egg McMuffin (450 calories)

Try:                        Fresh Fruit and Nut Oatmeal (290 calories) or Yogurt Parfait (160 calories)

Dunkin Doughnuts

Instead of:          Sausage Egg and Cheese on a Croissant (690 calories)

Try:                        Egg White Veggie Wake-up Wrap (150 calories)

Wendy’s

Instead of:          Premium Fish Fillet Sandwich (500 calories)                         

Try:                        Ultimate Chicken Grill Sandwich (370 calories) or a Grill Chicken Go Wrap (260 calories)

Burger King

Instead of:          Whopper Hamburger with Cheese (710 calories)

Try:                        Tender Grill Chicken Sandwich (470 calories) or Veggie Burger (410 calories)  

Convenience Store

Instead of:          Potato Chips (avg. 140 – 250 calories)

Try:                        Smartfood Popcorn (100 calories)

I hope you all have a wonderful Easter! Or, as we say over here, Resurrection Day! As family & friends gather around the dinner table today, may we all remember the gift Christ has given us, not only death on the cross, but resurrection from the dead!

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