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Organic Granny Declutters-Simplifies-Minimizes

Some of the Clutter from my Cupboards WHY DECLUTTER? My husband moved here about 13 years ago this coming Fall.  We managed everything we packed up in the space of a cube van-- by selling and giving away anything that wasn't positively necessary (or that to replace at that time would be too expensive) or that had deep sentimental value (hmmm).  In the 13 years since it is evident that if we had any "policy" in our home about not accumulating (okay, hoarding) it must have gone out the window quite quickly after we arrived here. And we have precious grandkids-- who live afar-- which is meant to excuse the fact that we have raided the thrifts shops, Walmart, and Dollarama for stuff they 'collect', things they need need need (like water safety devices-- we don't have a boat but we do live near the Ocean), etc., for their time here.  I also had quite a respectable doll collection from forays onto EBay back in the day when I was addicted to doing that.  S

5 Sweet Ways To Show Off Your Daylilies

I have a couple of great pops of day lilies in my yard.  Daylilies are so called because they have a bright surprise bloom that generally doesn't last more than a day or so.  They bloom in mid-late June (Vancouver Island) and provide lots of colorful blooms for cutting and showing off. Here are some lovely arrangements that you can use to showcase your Daylilies: Daisies and Daylilies GardenOrg A fresh, cheerful bouquet.  Daisies and daylilies bloom about the same time.         2. California Sunshine Canada Floral This is an Asiatic Lily mix called "California Sunshine."  You can have the same bright dramatic effect by putting together daylilies with these alluringly sunny color contrasts.  Put it somewhere that needs a big pop of bright cheerful sunshine to bring it alive!     3.   180- Degree Vista Chester Garden Club This gorgeous peachy arrangement is a little different to what we are used to, on its side like a lush exotic flower

Ketoflex Recipe: Kelp Noodles with Chop Suey and Peanut-Miso Sauce

This is a yummy "Chinese Food" version of Ketoflex meal (vegan ketogenic).  I use cooked vegetables in this recipe, but you could go ahead and make a nice cold salad to have a complete "raw vegan" (or close to) Ketoflex meal. INGREDIENTS: Mineral Rich Kelp Noodles (see picture below) 1 Medium Onion , sliced or diced 3 Cloves Garlic , minced 1 Large Carrot , sliced into coins 2 Cups of Green Beans, chopped (Add in or substitute other low-glycemic vegetables of your choice) 1 T. Coconut Oil 1 T. Miso Paste 3 T. Peanut Butter Dash of Umeboshi (Japanese Plum) or Apple Cider Vinegar 1/8 tsp. Stevia powder Salt and Pepper  to Taste (optional) Sea Tangle Kelp Noodles, harvested in USA @Amazon METHOD: Heat Coconut Oil in Dutch Oven.  Stir fry Onion, Garlic, Carrot and Green Beans until cooked to taste. Mix Miso Paste and Peanut Butter until well mixed.  Add in dash of Vinegar and Stevia.  Combine well. When ready to serve, add in Kelp

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Recipes Listed Below Are Generally Vegan/Plant-Based and Often Gluten-Free . Organic Ingredients are Highly Recommended. TO SEARCH FOR RECIPE ITEMS: Press Ctrl-F and key in your desired search item. Click on the LINK to go directly to the recipe or recipe collections! 2019 Recipes on Instagram @healthiacynthia 3-Ingredient Breakfast Cookies 5 Vegan Chick'n Nugget Recipes 5 Vegan Chinese Dishes/Recipes 3 Vegan Choc. Truffles, Gluten-free 5 Vegan Christmas Cakes 5 Vegan Fish Sandwiches Almond Butter Cup Snack (Ketoflex) Apple-Beans, Stovetop Recipe Apple Cobbler, Gluten-Free, Vegan Apple Pie Oatmeal Aquafaba Waffles: EasyPeasy Avocado-Chickpea Hummus (Mexican influence) Baked Beans, vegan Baked Tofu: Maple-Brown Sugar Glazed Baked Tofu and Spanish Rice Banana-Carrot Pulp Muffin Tops, Gluten-Free Banana-Psylly Bread, Gluten-Free Banana Upside-Down Cake (vegan) Barley Porridge with Dates and Walnuts Basil, Red Lentil, Purple Cabbage Borscht Beans, Baked (Vegan