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Jicama What? Here’s explanination and link to Jicama Salad Recipe

Jicama What? Here’s explanination and link to Jicama Salad Recipe

Posted 24 July 2010 | By Betty | Categories: personal views | No Comments

Share Came across this recipe on Epicurious.com today of a Jicama Salad with Lime Juice and Fresh Mint (SELF, July 2009, Chef Jimmy Shaw, Loteria Grill) and although I have yet to try this specific recipe, it’s sounds like a great salad and it looks so good I wanted to share it with you! (click [...]

Last Minute Mini-Vacations

Last Minute Mini-Vacations

Posted 23 July 2010 | By Betty | Categories: personal views | No Comments

Share As the summer comes to close and the reality of school starting is only 4 weeks away, maybe it’s time to take that last minute long weekend or mini-vacation… If so, check out these deals on Orbitz! Send me pictures

Grilling it up?  Try this Sizzling Summer Supper Menu ….

Grilling it up? Try this Sizzling Summer Supper Menu ….

Posted 15 July 2010 | By Betty | Categories: Recipes, cooking classes | 1 Comment

Share Betty’s favorite Summer Menu: » Corn and Pepper Salsa with Toasted Pita Chips » Grilled Tuna Steaks with Soy and Cilantro Vinaigrette and Avocado » Beer and Cheddar Cheese Risotto » Meringue Shells with Port Marinated Strawberries Learn how to make this at my cooking class at Jungle Jims, Fairfield, OH Saturday, August 7 [...]

Online Marketing Conference: BlogWorld & New Media Expo

Online Marketing Conference: BlogWorld & New Media Expo

Posted 13 July 2010 | By Betty | Categories: marketing online | No Comments

Share Clear the cobwebs and get ready to learn online marketing & network with the top online marketers today! Attend the World’s Largest Online Marketing and New Media event (see coupon below) and learn about: CONTENT CREATION: Learn how to design, build, write, & optimize your blog with the latest technologies DISTRIBUTION: Learn how to [...]

My 2PM Kick In The ‘Pants’ – Giving My Body The Healthy Energy It Needs

My 2PM Kick In The ‘Pants’ – Giving My Body The Healthy Energy It Needs

Posted 25 June 2010 | By Betty | Categories: Eating Healthy, Product Information, personal views | No Comments

Share When most people learn of all the projects I’m managing, plus running my household which consists of my 3 guys (husband, teenager & tween), they all ask the same question … “how do you do it all?” I usually laugh and tell them I don’t do it all perfectly (which is really hard for [...]

Angel Food Cake with Berries & Fresh Whipped Cream Made Easy

Angel Food Cake with Berries & Fresh Whipped Cream Made Easy

Posted 18 May 2010 | By Betty | Categories: Recipe: Dessert | No Comments

Share Happy Birthday my Love! For my husband’s birthday I made him one of his favorites desserts and made it look awesome with very little effort. Ingredients: Angel Food Cake: Store bought! (Can you make your own? Yes, but why when the store is just as good. Make sure it’s fresh and doesn’t have artificial [...]

Salsa it up for Memorial Day BBQ

Salsa it up for Memorial Day BBQ

Posted 08 May 2010 | By Betty | Categories: Recipe: Appetizer | No Comments

Share Bored of the same old burgers, chicken and pork on the BBQ? Spice it up with some great dips and salsa’s that can be enjoyed with chips as an appetizer or to jazz up your regular meat recipes. They are quick and easy! Check out my recipes: Mango Salsa Corn and Pepper Salsa Guacamole [...]

Lentil, Split Pea & Barley Vegetable Stew

Lentil, Split Pea & Barley Vegetable Stew

Posted 06 May 2010 | By Betty | Categories: Eating Healthy, Recipe: Main Dish | No Comments

Share The package of  Bob’s Red Mill for the Vegi Soup Mix caught my eye the other day and thought I would give it a try.  This dish is anywhere between a stew and a soup, depending how think or think you like it.  We like “thick” around the Hakes house.. If you want it [...]

Comfort Food: Spaghetti with Meatballs

Comfort Food: Spaghetti with Meatballs

Posted 01 May 2010 | By Betty | Categories: Recipe: Main Dish | No Comments

Share I can’t think of any other meal that ties in comfort, fun, simplicity and all around ‘goodness’ like Spaghetti with Meatballs.  It’s a satisfying and easy meal to make, for 2 or 200!  Adults and kids of all ages love Spaghetti and Meatballs too.  It was a great hit at our church’s Spaghetti Dinner [...]

One ACT… it Multiplies

One ACT… it Multiplies

Posted 23 April 2010 | By Betty | Categories: community services, personal views | No Comments

Share Have you “Paid it Forward” today? I’d like to think I have … but I must admit some days are better than others. HealthCompareGuide.com has launched a community-driven charity that is very cool. It’s called OneACT where people in distress can receive the help they need. Click on HealthCompareGuide.com for more information.