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Simple Morning Oatmeal

  Perfect for taking to work for the week.   5 -Grain Oatmeal 1.     chia seeds 2.     flax seeds 3.     amaranth 4.     quinoa steel-cut oats Morning Cinnamon and Sugar Oatmeal         1.  Steel-cut oats         2. Cinnamon & Sugar spice (McCormick         3.  Brown Sugar         4. Craisins (Orange-Cran from Trader Joes)         5. Slivered Almonds (crushed)   Instructions;   Measuring is really on what you prefer. Start with 1 cup of steel oats for the bases and start adding Steel-cut oats. I also like to ad a tablespoon or two of milk (2%).   Oats about 1 cup, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and sugar, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, grab a little handful of craisins, and 1 tablespoon of crushed almonds. Add water to the bowl cook for 2 mins (about 2 tablespoons) Add milk afterwards and its almost like cereal (about 2 teaspoons)  

Turkey Tacos (too simple and tasty)

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 Cherry Pepsi & Wine 1/2 pound of Turkey meat 1/4 cup of zucchini, 1/4 onions 1/4 cup green peppers 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese (you can use whatever you want) Taco Seasoning; (I prefer to make mine) or Package Seasoning is ok Daisha's Seasoning; 1 to 1 & 1/2 tablespoon of my seasoning Daisha's Seasoning (Multi Uses) Grind it; more fine & mixes better 2 tablespoon cumin 2 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 tablespoons Cayenne Pepper 1 tablespoon dried onions 1/2 tablespoon garlic 1/2 tablespoon of dash of pepper and just a few dashes of sea salt Shells Ortega flat bottom shells Trader Joe (wheat and corn mixture) Medium Size Corn Cook the turkey meat until fully cooked. Add veggies until onion is translate then and add taco seasoning. Splash a little water, bring all flavors together, and simmer for 5 mins. Sometimes I sprinkle cheese onto the meat mixture. scoop into taco shells of choice. ( Pic: store bought small handheld shells

Strawberry Buckle

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Today is PRE Easter and thought I would get a start on dessert and see how this tasty treat would turn out. I don't normally bake but shoot why not start today. Butter 1/2 stuck butter, plus more for pan 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 cup milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 12 large and medium strawberries; quart all the Berrries Directions Butter the pan Preheat oven to 375 degrees Add butter and sugar to a large bowl Add eggs, vanilla; stir Add milk and combine some more (It's going to start to get thick)... Add flour and baking soda (opted out the salt BC I used salted butter); looked it up to do that... Keep in mind the dough will look bus quick drop thick. Add to the pan Add the strawberries in the batter, stick them in the batter Stick in the preheated over for 35 mins at 375 degrees. Take out. Serve with vanilla bean ice cream. That's MY favorite. I went to bergenline gelato (previous post)

What's Your Gage?

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 I recently spoke with a new friend and she explained to me she has a gage for restaurants. Her gage was the bread. If the have bread before their meal she prefers it warm with oils or butter. Which some people I've spoke to recently said "warm bread"? #puzzled. I tend to lean towards the first time walking into a place. Someone will always have a bad day, but I actually eat breath and live customer service. I feel like you can, let me correct myself I can also make a huge impact with a smile on my face and just keep smiling (NO,it's NOT because I'm from Washington), although a lot of people might think this is why. I want a warm welcome (not fake) when each person comes in. Sometimes your guest, customer, or client might be having a bad day and its as simple as making them laugh, smile, engage with a little humor. There isn't to much "TMI" when you compliment them or show them you're alert and watching. People who tend to see t

Bergineline Gelato

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This adorable ice cream spot, Bergenline Gelato has all the tasty treats; sorbet, ice cream, and gelato. The owner likes to add fun and new flavors. He gets his research from all around the world, goes to conventions, tastings, and is very involved in making customers happy. This is a great spot to people watch. It's a kid friendly environment, crowds are welcome, and there is always two people or more working to accommodate large amounts of foot traffic.  My Birthday is Coming.. It was a Saturday night and I came to try something new. I got all dressed up and walked one block (this could be dangerous). I wanted two scoops on a waffle cone (which was fresh and tasty). It was very live especially BC it was still really cold outside, but our first warmer weekend (40 degrees). I got the Smores ice cream and strawberry cheesecake. I thought the flavors were perfect. I normally don't eat chocolate ice cream, therefore I didn't finish all of it, but it was