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Archive for October, 2009

Too much salt isn’t good for you. So instead of piling it on to enhance flavor, why not try these herbs and spices instead? They’re better for your health.

CLOVES – Health Benefits: May relieve asthma and bronchitis, arthritis, and rheumatism. Where to use it: gingerbread, pumpkin pie, split pea soup, red meats, baked beans, chili.

GINGER – Health Benefits: Can ease nausea and may help protect against cancer. Where to use it: fruit salads, stir fries, bean soup, baked fish, vegetable dishes.

GARLIC – Health Benefits: May lower cholesterol and help prevent cancer. Where to use it: stews, soups, stir fries and pasta sauce.

CUMIN- Health Benefits: Can promote proper digestion and help protect against cancer. Where to use it: Mexican, Indian and Middle Eastern dishes.

THYME – Health Benefits: Can treat colds, coughs and bronchitis. Where to use it: vegetable dishes, meat, poultry, fish, stews, tomato based sauces.

An Egg Pie from Goldilocks is one of my favorites. This is what I always buy whenever I have the chance to drop by goldilocks. My hubby likes this too, he said it taste like Leche Flan… hmmm.. I guess so.

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According to Mr.Beryl Musser, a Canadian marriage counsellor, you should discuss these potential financial minefields before walking down the aisle.

1. Bank Accounts – Will you have joint or separate accounts? One solution: a joint account for paying bills and saving, and a separate accounts for personal spending.

2. Paying the Bills – Will expenses be split? What will each spouse contribute? If one earns more than the other, how will you deal with individual purchases?

3. Financial Values – There are spenders (“You only live once”); Builders (who see money as a tool to reach specific goals); givers (who spend freely on others, but often deprive themselves); and savers (the conservatives who worry about a rainy day.) Where are you and your spouse on that scale? Can you compromise?

Granted talking about your financial expectations may not be the most romantic conversation you’ll have with your spouse, but it can, potentially, be a marriage saver.