Jamaica Land We Love . . . !!!!

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PRIDE  IN  BEING  A  JAMAICAN

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(Join us at www.Jamaicalives.org)

“As we approach Jamaica’s 50th anniversary I am reminded of what Jamaica means to me — and the people who served with me in the Jamaica Defense Force. I became a…”

 - Wayne D Russell

 

 

Jamaica Lives - Wayne D Russell

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Comments (0) Feb 16 2012

Healthy Smiles

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Classic Comfort Foods Made Healthy

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Here are blue plate specials with nutritious twists―so you can enjoy these beautiful dishes even more, without sacrificing one ounce of good taste. 
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Beef Stroganoff

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Beef Stroganoff With Yogurt and Dill
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Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 25m | Total Time: 25m

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Ingredients
12 ounces multigrain noodles
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced kosher salt and pepper
1 pound button mushrooms, sliced
4 shallots, sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

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  • Calories 535 Calories From Fat 22%

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Directions

Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. In 2 batches, cook the steak until browned, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate. Return the skillet to medium heat and add the remaining oil. Add the mushrooms and shallots; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the beef and accumulated juices to the skillet and cook until

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New Year Jump-Start !!!

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5 foods you should be eating….

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Sugary cakes. Glazed hams. Egg nog. That’s all behind you now. Wipe the slate clean and start the new year on a healthy note by focusing on vitamin-rich foods that you can incorporate into every meal going forward.

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The best way to reset your eating habits after the holidays is to stock your fridge with fresh, nutrient-rich foods that give you energy and improve your mood. Here’s a list of the top five:

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Lentils

LENTILS

These beans are filled with high-quality vegetarian protein and fiber, which boost energy and mood. They’re inexpensive and they cook up in 30 minutes or less. Suggests making large pots of lentil soup or lentil chili so you can freeze the leftovers.  

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Brussels Sprouts

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Toss some Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet, add olive oil and salt, and then bake until they’re crispy. We have no doubt they will become your favorite veggie. Added bonus: They’re only 55 calories per cup and they help fight cancer and boost memory.

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Comments (0) Jan 05 2012

“Lets Move!” with Smiles

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Michelle Obama welcomes runners participating in Run Across America at the White House in Washington, May 2, 2011.

First Lady, Michelle Obama welcomes young runners participating in Run Across America health campaign at the South Lawn of the White House…

 

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First lady of the United States, Michelle Obama has become an advocate for healthy eating, veterans and military families, poverty awareness and women’s rights.  Here are some recipes created with Michelle’s veggies in the White House kitchen, and served to the Obama family on a fairly regular basis….

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Enjoy…!

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Grilled Chicken Salad with Herb Sherry Vinaigrette (serves 6)

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2 pounds assorted seasonal garden greens like arugula and and baby spinach

 

6 chicken breasts (6 ounces each)

 

1 tablespoon thyme

 

zest from 1 lemon

 

6 sprigs chives, chopped

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For the Vinaigrette

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Comments (0) Dec 18 2011

Smiles: Sharing and Caring with Love

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Are you ready for Michelle Obama, kitchen goddess? The first lady’s pulling a Gwyneth Paltrow and publishing a cookbook.  Americn Grown, on sale April 10, 2012, combines veggie growing tips with recipes inspired by Michelle’s White House garden.

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It’s a garden she’s toiled over since 2009.  So have daughters Sasha and Malia, who help with the weeding “like it or not”. Despite being a gardening novice, Obama’s laid the groundwork for over 55 varietals of veggies. Stalks of black kale, bright yellow peppers, and beams of eggplant have grown from the most expansive garden the White House lawn has ever seen.

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Now it’s growing beyond the Obama home, and into the cookbook arena. According to her publishers, she’ll use the garden’s offerings as the starting point for seed-sowing, recipe ideas and personal anecdotes and photos of the Obamas’ home-base. The aim of the book is to show how “increased access to healthy, affordable food can promote better eating habits and improve health of families and communities across America,” according to the publishers at Random House, who

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Comments (0) Dec 18 2011

A MountainWings Moment - Legs

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Legs
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A young college student had stayed up all night studying for his
zoology test the next day. As he entered the classroom, he saw
ten stands with ten pairs of legs on them. Each bird had a sack
over its head; only the legs were showing.

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He sat in the front row because he wanted to do the best job
possible. The professor announced that the test would be to
look at each of the birds’ legs and give the common name,
habitat, genus and species.


The student looked at each of the birds’ legs.
They all looked the same to him.
He began to get upset.
 

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He had stayed up all night studying and now had to identify
birds by their legs.

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The more he thought about it the madder he got.

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Finally he could stand it no longer.
He went up to the professor’s desk and said,

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Comments (0) May 19 2011