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Happy St. Brigid’s Day!
St Brigid’s feast day is this Sunday, February 1. The date is half way between the winter solstice and spring equinox. It was a day, much like our Groundhog day, when spring weather was forecast. Brigid herself was born around 451. She was raised by converts of St. Patrick. Much to the consternation of her…
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No Beans About It – Chili Recipe
Chili This hearty chili has no beans. You certainly can add any type you wish, but this is so good without them… 2 medium onions, minced 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, grated with Artists at Heart Garlic Grater 2 teaspoons oil 4 pounds lean ground beef 2-14 1/2 oz.…
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Velveteen Chicken Soup
You know all about the velveteen rabbit, but this is a velvetty chicken—soup that is. Perfect for a cold winter day, but also suited for a spring luncheon. It’s easy and so delicious! Serves 4 as an appetizer 6 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup light cream or half and half…
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Italian Sausage Soup Recipe
Italian Sausage Soup 1 pound Italian sausage, hot or sweet as you prefer 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups beef stock or broth 2 cups diced tomatoes 8 ounces tomato sauce chopped vegetable of your choice, zucchini, spinach etc. 1 cup thinly sliced carrot 1-2 red or…
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African Jade
African Jade is named for its point of origin. There are two main types of jade—jadeite and nephrite. This month’s jade is the nephrite variety. Its name comes from the Greek word for “kidney” because nephrite was thought to cure illnesses of the kidney and spleen. African Jade is one of the oldest and most culturally…
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Nativity Scene Glühwein Mugs
Glühwein German for “glowing wine”, glühwein is a delicious hot mulled wine served in German speaking countries around the holidays. This delicious hot beverage is often served in German, Swiss and Austrian Christmas markets, offsetting the cold weather. Glühwein is typically prepared from red wine, heated and spiced with cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, citrus…
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Thanksgiving Pie Recipes
These recipes are from noted sources. Hope you like them. Apple Pie 8 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 50 min. Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 6 to 7 cups thinly…
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Irish Coffee in Style
Try one of these Irish coffee recipes in a beautiful hand-made stoneware Celtic Spirit mug. Irish Coffee with Kahlúa Prep Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 3 minutes Yield: 1 Cocktail Ingredients: 1 part Kahlúa Coffee Cream 1 part Jameson Irish Whiskey Freshly brewed coffee Whipped cream for garnish Preparation: Combine ingredients in an Artists At Heart…
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So much benefit in something so small
Garlic offers much more than fabulous flavor! Garlic is a member of the onion family native to Asia and has been cultivated there for more than 5000 years. As far back as the ancient Egyptians, garlic has been acknowledged for having sacred as well as strength-enhancing qualities. Greek and Roman athletes ate garlic before sporting events and soldiers consumed it…