Quotes of the Week ..

Quote of the Week:  ‘Art is not a treasure in the past or an importation from another land, but part of the present life of all living and creating peoples.’ 

Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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Quote of the Week:  ‘Life is a great big canvas; throw all the paint you can at it.’ 
 

Danny Kaye.

Positive

Positive thinking is vital in creating a healthy and

abundant life.  A positive attitude along with positive

beliefs and thoughts are crucial ingredients for creating

happiness.  Don't worry - think love.

T.C. Salerno

*** 'CHILLED BEAN DIP' !! ***

Somehow offering an 'appetiser' before the entree is too often reserved only for special occasions. It doesn't haven't be this way. In fact, most appetisers can be prepared in just ten (10) to fifteen (15) minutes - something that can be done while the rest of the meal is cooking!

Appetisers are a great way to put the unexpected into a meal, whether it's on a "grey" day in the depth of Winter or in the middle of a too-hectic work-week. ** IF you find cooking to be relaxing, creating a tasty appetiser can be a wonderful anecdote to a busy day.

'CHILLED BEAN DIP':

Yield: 2 cups.

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans/preferably ORGANIC; DRAINED and RINSED ( * "crush" with back of spoon)
2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 LEVEL teaspoon chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

PLACE the beans, jalapeno peppers, vinegar, chilli powder, and cumin in a food processor (whisk?). Blend until smooth! Transfer the mixture to a bowl. STIR in the onion and parsley and serve.

* Nutritional Analysis

Calories/43.59 Kcal.
Fat/0.37 gm.
Sodium/74.19 mg.
SATURATED Fat/0.02 gm.
Protein/3.05 gm.
Carbohydrate/7.09 gm.
CHOLESTEROL/0.00 mg.

BON APETIT.

CREATING A Personal Blog.

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All the best always.k.