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Yummy Steel Cut Oatmeal in a lazy way… Since I bought the Instant Pot/IP- my mornings start with yummy oatmeal in a lazy way ….

Almost every evening I combine all ingredients in the glass ball and place it into the IP on wholegrain (35-45 min) with delay option. (I add a little bit of water in the base pot than place the glass ball with all ingredients on the steam rack).

My recipe:

I like my oatmeal with some milk.

1 cup of milk ( any kind you like and depends of how you like your oatmeal you might add more)

4 cubes of ice ( to keep milk cold overnight and  mix milk with water)

1 TBS- Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats

1 tsp-Hemp Hearts Raw Shelled Seeds

1 tsp- Black Chia Seeds

1 tsp- peanut butter

1/2 tsp- raw sugar

pinch of salt

pinch of cayenne pepper or turmeric

Here we are…… in a morning fresh and yummy oatmeal… I like to add dry cranberries right before I eat it….. Enjoy!!!!!! Yoga and Healthy Life on FB

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How to make the Natural old-fashioned Ginger Ale Natural old-fashioned Ginger Ale
A naturally fermented old-fashioned ginger ale contains beneficial pro-biotics and enzymes.
• A 1-2 inch piece of fresh ginger root, minced. Adjust this to taste.
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1 tablespoon molasses for flavor and minerals.
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon or lime juice
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 8 cups of filtered (chlorine free) water
1/2 cup fermented ginger (Ginger culture))

1. Place 3 cups of the water, minced ginger root, sugar, molasses, and salt in a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
2. Simmer the mixture for about five minutes.
3. Remove from heat and add additional water, allow to cool to room temperature.
4. Add fresh lemon or lime juice and ginger culture (see instruction below).
5. Transfer to a 2quart air-tight lid jar.
6. Leave on the counter for 2-3 days until carbonated and transfer to the fridge.
7. Ready to drink….

Ginger culture

• 1-2 fresh ginger roots
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 cups of water
• Quart size air-tight lid jar

1. Chop the organic ginger root about 1.5 inches long to make 2-3 tablespoons of grated ginger.
2. Place the ginger in a quart size jar and add an equal amount of white sugar (2-3 tablespoons) and add 2 cups of filtered water to the jar.
3. Stir with a non-metal spoon and lightly cover with a coffee filter and rubber band.
4. Each day for the next five days, stir the mixture at least once and add 1 tablespoon of grated ginger root and 1 tablespoon of sugar.

The culture is active if there are bubbles forming around the top of the mixture. If the mixture hasn’t taken on these characteristics by the 7-8th day, you need to discard it and start again.
Once the ginger culture is ready, it can be used to create fermented sodas and drinks.
To keep the bug alive and continue growing it, you will need to feed it regularly. Add 1 teaspoon of minced ginger and 1 teaspoon sugar per day if kept at room temperature. You can also “rest” it in the fridge and feed it 1 tablespoon each of ginger and sugar once a week. To reactivate it, remove and let it reach room temperature and begin feeding it again.

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Strawberry on a wall Project

April 29, 2016

I always wanted to try one the hanging strawberries projects. Here  we are:) . I was using Fiber Grow Pots; added some egg shells and used coffee grounds  as  a fertilizer. Will post later the results with berries ….if any:) Filed in other
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Tatting/Frivolite – New Diet program

April 21, 2016 I am just addicted to tatting/frivolite. Last  week I was in a mood for something RED. I think it went well.

I am trying to keep hands busy in front of TV- otherwise I’ll eat something:)

Very recommend to add tatting to the diet program. It’s really helps!

More Info…….

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Frivolite/Tatting/Lace making- back to fashion.

March 31, 2016 Tatting is the age-old art of making delicate handmade lace by looping and knotting a single cotton thread held on a small shuttle. Thought to have originated in Italy in the 16th century, it gradually made its way across Europe until, in the late 18th century, it could be found decorating all types of items from reticules to bonnets, caps and handkerchiefs. Imitation tatting can be purchased, but nothing beats the real item.

The shuttles used centuries ago were made from wood, ivory, bone, metal, or shell. They were longer than most used today and almost always highly decorated. Whether they were carved or studded with jewels, these shuttles were meant to catch the eye as the lady made her lace. Charles Antoine Coypel (French, 1694 – 1752) «Double Portrait Presumed to Represent Francois de Jullienne (1722–1754) and His Wife (Marie Elisabeth de Sere de Rieux, 1724–1795)» 1743 1750s – Louise Elisabeth and Philip with their children Ferdinand and Marie Louise by Giuseppe Baldrighi Pietro Rotari (1707–1762) Portrait of Marie Kunigunde of Saxony (1740-1826), Abbess of Thorn and Essen, daughter of Augustus III of Poland, circa 1755

Tatting knowledge was passed along from person to person. In time, patterns were printed in popular magazines and books. These days tatting is back to fashion in old and new way as a doilies, collars and jewelry. I learned frivolite technique more than 20 years ago and came back to it several years ago. Check out my store for frivolite styles….

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Victorian Style Tatted Lace Bracelet I have tatted this bracelet with Royal Crown Rayon, Fresh Water Perls and Beads in Victorian Style. It has a very unique look you won’t find a lot around.

Please share your comments and thank you for looking.

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