It is commonly thought that women live longer than men. Probably true, but last night Harry and I went out to dinner with Marge and Jim and Phil and Suzy. As you know I met Harry on the internet after I wrote my book, 50 Ways to Find Romance after 50. I had been a widow for about 23 years.
Marge was widowed about 6 months and Jim was widowed about a year. They had first met in high school and met regularly with their spouses when they went to their high school reunion which happened yearly. When their spouses died, they started dating.
Phil lost Peg about one and a half years ago and Suzy's husband shortly after that. The four of them were friends and after the spouses were gone, Phil started dating Suzy.
Here you have 3 different ways to meet someone new....the internet, high school reunions, and friends.
There are 46 more ways to find romance in my book. Good Luck.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
MSG and Granola Bars
I said that I would write some more about MSG. I still am suffering from some effects of MSG in that my voice is weak, I am tired but getting better all the time and if I have some food which has preservatives in it, I feel it.
It is virtually impossible to avoid it completely. Particularly the additive citric acid. If you wonder why, read how it is often made these days. In fact, read how all the things are made. I don't quite understand the relationship between MSG and protein powder, but there is one and so I avoid it. It takes me twice as long to shop these days as I read all the ingredients thoroughly.
I also discovered that the "sensitivity" runs in the family. My cousin Sandy says that she has noticed it for some time. For breakfast she eats hot oatmeal. I find that I have to vary it so eat cold cereal, egg and toast, and some french toast - occasionally. I even bake my own bread now and then. Here's a recipe that Sandy emailed me.
Snackin' Granola Bars
3-1/2 cups toasted oats (Quaker Quick Oats)
1 cup raisins (or 1/2 cup raisins and 1/2 cup craisins)
1 cup chopped nuts
2/3 cup butter melted
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
1 egg beaten
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
Toast oats for 20 minutes 350 degrees. You may have to stir at 10 minutes. Let cool. Combine all ingredients; mix well. Pat firmly in jelly roll pan. You may use parchment paper to keep from sticking. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool, cut into bars. Store in tight container.
If you have a chocolate craving, add 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips.
Happy cooking!
It is virtually impossible to avoid it completely. Particularly the additive citric acid. If you wonder why, read how it is often made these days. In fact, read how all the things are made. I don't quite understand the relationship between MSG and protein powder, but there is one and so I avoid it. It takes me twice as long to shop these days as I read all the ingredients thoroughly.
I also discovered that the "sensitivity" runs in the family. My cousin Sandy says that she has noticed it for some time. For breakfast she eats hot oatmeal. I find that I have to vary it so eat cold cereal, egg and toast, and some french toast - occasionally. I even bake my own bread now and then. Here's a recipe that Sandy emailed me.
Snackin' Granola Bars
3-1/2 cups toasted oats (Quaker Quick Oats)
1 cup raisins (or 1/2 cup raisins and 1/2 cup craisins)
1 cup chopped nuts
2/3 cup butter melted
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
1 egg beaten
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
Toast oats for 20 minutes 350 degrees. You may have to stir at 10 minutes. Let cool. Combine all ingredients; mix well. Pat firmly in jelly roll pan. You may use parchment paper to keep from sticking. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool, cut into bars. Store in tight container.
If you have a chocolate craving, add 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips.
Happy cooking!
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