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Mini Moscato Cheesecakes
Mini Moscato Cheesecakes Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 to 25 minutes Makes 24 mini cheesecakes 1 cup finely ground gingersnap cookies 2 tablespoons butter, melted 12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons Mirassou Moscato 1 teaspoon each: vanilla and lemon extract 1 egg, plus 1 egg yolk, beaten Store bought lemon curd, lemon zest, mint and fresh raspberries (if...
read moreThe Proper Care & Maintenance of Black Men
The Proper Care & Maintenance of Black Men Author: Gian Fiero The woman who loves a black man has a special challenge. She will have to be diligent in her efforts to understand a man who often has difficulty understanding himself. It’s not that we black men are being purposely or intentionally elusive; many of us simply don’t know how not to be that way. It’s part conditioning, part programming, and part choice. Black men enter relationships with a myriad of complex emotions which are often intertwined with unresolved...
read moreMake Up For Dark Skin
The Best Make Up Colours for Dark Skin Author: T. Windhurst Those blessed with rich dark brown skin often feel they must lighten their skin in order to wear flattering make up. Not true at all! Dark skin has the richest skin tones, and responds well to subtle colours as well as shimmering gloss and sparkle. For women with dark skin, the rainbow is your palette. In order to get the best results from your make up, start with a good base. Foundation, eyeliner and lipliner are the cornerstone for setting your tone, and you can add colour...
read moreCheesecake Recipes for Diabetics
Cheesecake Recipes for Diabetics (and Others, Too!) Author: Linda Wilson Just because you are diabetic, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy cheesecake! Following are a couple of cheesecake recipes designed for diabetics but they are tasty enough for anyone. This is a recipe I got from an Equal ad in a magazine several years ago. It is exactly as printed there without any changes or adjustments on my part. COOL LIME CHEESECAKE CRUST: 1 cup low-fat graham cracker crumbs 3 tbsp stick butter, melted 3 tbsp Equal Spoonful or Splenda...
read moreMini Molten Chocolate Cake Recipe
Ingredients 4 ounce(s) dark or bittersweet chocolate (60-75% cacao), coarsely chopped 2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, cut into chunks 1 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) light cream 2 teaspoon(s) instant espresso powder, or granules dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water, divided 1 tablespoon(s) light corn syrup 1 large egg 2 tablespoon(s) canola oil 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt 5 tablespoon(s) confectioner’s sugar 3 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon(s) unsweetened...
read more2 Tips for Creating a Household Budget
2 Tips for Creating a Household Budget Author: Andrew Bicknell It’s not a word that most people like to hear but the answer to the eternal question “how can I successfully manage my personal finances?” is, make a budget. It’s not the answer most people want because the word “budget” seems to create a feeling of fear in many people. Fear that they will never have any fun again because their money is tied up in a budget. Fortunately this is far from the truth because creating a household budget is nothing more...
read moreOvercome Fear – How to Enjoy Life by Conquering Fear
Overcome Fear – How to Enjoy Life by Conquering Fear Author: Michael Lee It is difficult for many people to overcome fear. Being afraid is only human. But totally allowing yourself to be controlled by your fear can only lead to depression, frustration, and an inability to live life to the fullest. This is why it is very important for you to take control and overcome fear. It is not an easy task to get over your fears and subdue the constantly growing seed of anxiety in your mind. To overcome fear, you have to understand where it is coming...
read moreGuided Meditation – On The Breath
Guided Meditation – On The Breathe Author: wisdom with meditation Guided meditation – for beginners. To begin with this guided meditation you will need to find a quite space where you can relax and not be disturbed for around half an hour. Now dont worry, if you can follow a guided meditation even for a few minutes then you are doing well. So please remember practice makes perfect and the more you meditate the more you will be able to focus on the task at hand, which is to be able to focus on one thing without any external...
read moreWhen Things Go Wrong
Recently, the AC went out in my car. Just what I needed, another unexpected expense. My budget was stretched so thin already. But as I was sitting in the mechanic’s shop, I realized I wasn’t upset or as stressed out about it as I usually would be. I felt a calm and happiness. I was thankful that I the means to get it fixed. I didn’t worry about the other looming expenses; rent, utilities, insurance. I was just happy to know that in an hour or two, my AC would be running again. I closed my and envisioned sitting in my car with...
read moreDream Killers: Protecting Your Dreams
We all know a dreamkiller. Those people in our lives whose doubts permeate our thoughts and make us second guess our own wants and wishes. A dreamkiller can be anyone; the family member who tells you it’s not a good time to start a business, the spouse that never supports your efforts, the boss that shoots down all of your great ideas. Yes, dreamkillers are everywhere, they come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes, they even come from within; that small voice inside that taunts you, telling you to stop and turn back, that you’ll...
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