Generations of Family Favourites - Soup 2 Nuts

GENERATIONS

of

FAMILY FAVOURITES

Soup 2 Nuts

RJ Woodward

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Generations of Family Favourites

Soup 2 Nuts

Copyright © 2011 by RJ Woodward.

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iUniverse rev. date: 10/18/2011

Contents

Prologue

Author of:

Chapter 1

General

Chapter Two

Kitchen

Chapter Three

Household

Chapter Four

Personal Care

Chapter Five

Clothing

Chapter Six

Pets

Chapter Seven

Garden

Chapter Eight

The R’s

Chapter Nine

Vehicles

Chapter Ten

Everything Else

Prologue

Every family has come up with ways and means to do things that have passed down through the generations. I have spent a good part of my life wishing someone in our family would take the time to compile some of their favourites.

As children we were encouraged to express ourselves to do different things to help out. Many of these hints have been tried, tested and loved by all. They have been expressed in a level that even the youngest reader can attempt their first creations without fear of failure.

Take this book and make it part of your way of doing things, mark your favourite, add your own to the extra pages provided and encourage future generations to pass them on. A small wish but a great demand.

Our family is a circle of love and strength. With every birth and every union, the circle grows. Every joy shared adds more love. Every crisis faced together makes the circle stronger. Memories have been cherished as well as our recipes.

"Look to this day . . . . for yesterday is already a dream and tomorrow is only a vision."

A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart, and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.

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Eyes Closed, Too Hear

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Generations of Family Favourites

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Generations of Family Favourites Book Two

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Book Three—Specialty

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Reaching Beyond

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Chapter 1

General

"It’s better to be a lion for a day

than a sheep all your life."

—Elizabeth Kenny

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"Why worry about things

you can’t control when you can keep yourself busy controlling

the things that depend on you?"

—Unknown

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ASTROLOGY

Aries—March 21-April 20

Taurus—April 21-May 21

Gemini —May 22-June 21

Cancer—June 22-July 22

Leo—July 23-August 21

Virgo—August 22-September 23

Libra—September 24-October 23

Scorpio—October 24-November 22

Sagittarius—November 23-December 22

Capricorn—December 23-January 20

Aquarius—January 21-February 19

Pisces—February 20-March 20

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"Your sons and daughters shall prophesy,

your old men shall dream dreams,

your young men shall see visions."

—Bible, Joel 2:28

BIRTHSTONES

January Garnet (Dark Red) Constancy

February Amethyst (Purple) Sincerity

March Aquamarine (Pale Blue) Energy

April Diamond (White) Purity

May Emerald ( Green) Hope

June Pearl (Cream) Health

July Ruby (Red) Passion

August Periodot (Olive Green) Joy

September Sapphire (Deep Blue) Wisdom

October Opal (Iridescent) Hope

November Topaz (Golden Yellow) Fidelity

December Turquoise (Green Blue) Contentment

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

1 Paper 2 Cotton 3 Leather 4 Linen

5 Wood 6 Iron 7 Wool 8 Bronze

9 Pottery 10 Tin 11 Steel 12 Silk

13 Lace 14 Ivory 15 Crystal 20 China

25 Silver 30 Pearl 35 Coral 40 Ruby

45 Sapphire 50 Golden 55 Emerald

60 Diamond 65 Blue Sapphire

70 Platinum 80 Oak

90 Granite

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Location is a critical factor:

A home with everything you need, in the wrong location, is probably not the right home for you.

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Overcoming What Stops You:

Find your passion: We all have something we’re great at.

Believe: It is hard to be led if it is you that you’re following, but you have to believe that you are worth the successful outcome, or you will always end up back in at the starting line.

Take Action: Taking all that pent up fear that holds one back and use positive actions to point one’s self in the right direction. If one can imagine what might go wrong if they take a risk, then they can imagine what can go right! Remember courage is acting in the face of fear

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Life’s little lessons and good advice

Philosophy. A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks, about 2 in diameter.

He then asked the students if the jar was full? They agreed that it was. So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He then asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous—yes.

The professor then produced a bottle of red wine from under the table and proceeded to pour the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand.

The students laughed.

Now, said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The rocks are the important things—your family, your partner, your health, your children—things that, if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full."

"The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else—the small stuff."

If you put the sand into the jar first, he continued there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks. The same goes for your life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical check-ups. Take your partner dancing. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, give a dinner party and fix the disposal.

"Take care of the rocks first—the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the wine represented.

The professor smiled, "I’m glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there’s always room for a good bottle of wine!"—Raymond Watson

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1 square foot = 144 square inches

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Moving:

Go through all your closets and collect everything you have stashed away. This includes your valuables that are hidden way back on a shelf.

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Keeping a healthy home:

Reduce toxins

Less desirable weather may make fall and winter seem like an ideal time to tackle your indoor painting projects. However, you need to be mindful of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in many interior paints and finishes. VOCs are one of the biggest threats to indoor air quality; they include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have both short—and long-term health effects. For indoor jobs, select paint with low or no VOCs to keep your air fresher. Additionally, some houseplants such as ivy and gerbera daisies can help to naturally remove VOCs from your indoor air.

Clean your indoor air

Ragweed and pollen will trigger allergy symptoms for millions of people this fall; however, the worst allergy triggers are often found inside the home. Installing a whole-home air filtration system can help to remove indoor allergens including dust, mildew, pet dander and pollen from the air you breathe. For example, the AccuClean (TM) System by American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning removes up to 99.98 percent of the allergens from your filtered air, so even if its allergy season outdoors, your indoor air is crisp and clean.

Prevent mold

During the cooler fall and winter months, people tend to seal up their homes and spend more time inside, which traps moisture and humidity—both significant contributors to indoor mold growth. Maintain healthy indoor humidity levels by venting bathrooms and clothes dryers and using an exhaust fan while cooking. Install an air humidifier to provide year-round control of your indoor moisture level, and keep your home at 50 percent humidity or lower to reduce the chance for mold growth.

Watch out for CO

Protect your indoor living environment from carbon monoxide or CO by installing CO detectors or alarms throughout your home. This fall, make sure your home’s heating system, including items such as a furnace or heat pump, vents and chimney, are inspected and serviced by a professional contractor. And, if there is a fireplace in your home, open the damper before lighting a fire to help prevent the build-up of potentially poisonous gases inside of your home.

Keep a seasonal routine

Most homeowners already know it’s important to test their smoke alarms on a monthly basis, but how often do you change the alarm’s batteries? One way to keep track of alarm maintenance is to make battery changing a seasonal activity. For example, beginning this fall, replace the batteries in your smoke alarms (and CO detectors), every time you reset your clocks.

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If this is coffee, please bring me some tea; but if this is tea, please bring me some coffee.

~Abraham Lincoln~

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Paper Shredding:

Deadbolts, alarms, and guard dogs can’t always keep a home safe. Many people are unaware of how much sensitive information they toss in the trash each day from junk mail, old bill statements, or even return addresses. It is possible to obtain credit card numbers, bank account information, and social security numbers from discarded mail and personal paperwork. Using a paper-shredder, however, can drastically reduce the risk of identity theft and increase household security.

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Health Benefits From Simple Foods:

Note*** treat as a guide this does not circumvent prescribed medicines and their effects.

Apples

Protects your heart—Prevents constipation—Blocks diarrhoea—Improves lung capacity—Cushions joints

Apricots

Combats cancer—Controls blood pressure—Saves your eyesight—Shields against Alzheimer’s—Slows aging process

Artichokes

Aids digestion—Lowers cholesterol—Protects your heart—Stabilizes blood sugar—Guards against liver disease

Avocados

Battles diabetes—Lowers cholesterol—Helps stops strokes—Controls blood pressure—Smoothes skin

Bananas

Protects your heart—Quiets a cough—Strengthens bones—Controls blood pressure—Blocks diarrhoea

Beans

Prevents constipation—Helps haemorrhoids—Lowers cholesterol—Combats cancer—Stabilizes blood sugar

Beets

Controls blood pressure—Combats cancer—Strengthens bones—Protects your heart—Aids weight loss

Blueberries

Combats cancer—Protects your heart—Stabilizes blood sugar—Boosts memory—Prevents constipation

Broccoli

Strengthens bones—Saves eyesight—Combats cancer—Protects your heart—Controls blood pressure

Cabbage

Combats cancer—Prevents constipation—Promotes weight loss—Protects your heart—Helps haemorrhoids

Cantaloupe

Saves eyesight—Controls blood pressure—Lowers cholesterol—Combats cancer—Supports immune system

Carrots

Saves eyesight—Protects your heart—Prevents constipation—Combats cancer—Promotes weight loss

Cauliflower

Protects against Prostate Cancer—Combats Breast Cancer—Strengthens bones—Banishes bruises—Guards against heart disease

Cherries

Protects your heart—Combats Cancer—Ends insomnia—Slows aging process—Shields against Alzheimer’s

Chestnuts

Promotes weight loss—Protects your heart—Lowers cholesterol—Combats Cancer—Controls blood pressure

Chili peppers

Aids digestion—Soothes sore throat—Clears sinuses—Combats Cancer—Boosts immune system

Figs

Promotes weight loss—Helps stops strokes—Lowers cholesterol—Combats Cancer—Controls blood pressure

Fish

Protects your heart—Boosts memory—Combats Cancer—Supports immune system

Flax

Aids digestion—Battles diabetes—Protects your heart—Improves mental health—Boosts immune system

Garlic

Lowers cholesterol—Controls blood pressure—Combats cancer—Kills bacteria—Fights fungus

Grapefruit

Protects against heart attacks—Promotes Weight loss—Helps stops strokes—Combats Prostate Cancer—Lowers cholesterol

Grapes

Saves eyesight—Conquers kidney stones—Combats cancer—Enhances blood flow—Protects your heart

Green tea

Combats cancer—Protects your heart—Helps stops strokes—Promotes Weight loss—Kills bacteria

Honey

Heals wounds—Aids digestion—Guards against ulcers—Increases energy—Fights allergies

Lemons

Combats cancer—Protects your heart—Controls blood pressure—Smoothes skin—Stops scurvy

Limes

Combats cancer—Protects your heart—Controls blood pressure—Smoothes skin—Stops scurvy

Mangoes

Combats cancer—Boosts memory—Regulates thyroid—Aids digestion—Shields against Alzheimer’s

Mushrooms

Controls blood pressure—Lowers cholesterol—Kills bacteria—Combats cancer—Strengthens bones

Oats

Lowers cholesterol—Combats cancer—Battles diabetes—Prevents constipation—Smoothes skin

Olive oil

Protects your heart—Promotes Weight loss—Combats cancer—Battles diabetes—Smoothes skin

Onions

Reduce risk of heart attack—Combats cancer—Kills bacteria—Lowers cholesterol—Fights fungus

Oranges

Supports immune systems—Combats cancer—Protects your heart—Straightens respiration

Peaches

Prevents constipation—Combats cancer—Helps stops strokes—Aids digestion—Helps haemorrhoids

Peanuts

Protects against heart disease—Promotes Weight loss—Combats Prostate Cancer—Lowers cholesterol—Aggravates Diverticulitis

Pineapple

Strengthens bones—Relieves colds—Aids digestion—Dissolves warts—Blocks diarrhoea

Prunes

Slows aging process—Prevents constipation—Boosts memory—Lowers cholesterol—Protects against heart disease

Rice

Protects your heart—Battles diabetes—Conquers kidney stones—Combats cancer—Helps stops strokes

Strawberries

Combats cancer—Protects your heart—Boosts memory—Calms stress

Sweet potatoes

Saves your eyesight—Lifts mood—Combats cancer—Strengthens bones

Tomatoes

Protects prostate—Combats cancer—Lowers cholesterol—Protects your heart

Walnuts

Lowers cholesterol—Combats cancer—Boosts memory—Lifts mood—Protects against heart disease

Water

Promotes Weight loss—Combats cancer—Conquers kidney stones—Smoothes skin

Watermelon

Protects prostate—Promotes Weight loss—Lowers cholesterol—Helps stops strokes—Controls blood pressure

Wheat germ

Combats Colon Cancer—Prevents constipation—Lowers cholesterol—Helps stops strokes—Improves digestion

Wheat bran

Combats Colon Cancer—Prevents constipation—Lowers cholesterol—Helps stops strokes—Improves digestion

Yogurt

Guards against ulcers—Strengthens bones—Lowers cholesterol—Supports immune systems—Aids digestion

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What you can do to fight over-packaging:

You are the consumer. You’re the end user. Ultimately, what you say goes.

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A gentle heart is tied with an easy thread.

—George Herbert

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Honey:

Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. It will do what some call turning to sugar. In reality honey is always honey. However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will do what I rather call crystallizing. When this happens I loosen the lid, boil some water, and sit the honey container in the hot water, turn off the heat and let it liquefy. It is then as good as it ever was. Never boil honey or put it in a microwave. To do so will kill the enzymes in the honey.

Cinnamon and Honey

Facts on Honey and Cinnamon: It is found that a mixture of honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also accept honey as a ‘Ram Ban’ (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases.

Today’s science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients. Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada, in its issue dated 17 January,1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon as researched by western scientists:

HEART DISEASES:

Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, instead of jelly and jam, and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also, those who have already had an attack, if they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as you age, the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and veins.

ARTHRITIS:

Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and night, one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week, out of the 200 people so treated, practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain, and within a month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis started walking without pain.

BLADDER INFECTIONS:

Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.

CHOLESTEROL:

Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient, was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.

COLDS:

Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and clear the sinuses.

UPSET STOMACH:

Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers from the root.

GAS:

According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that if Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.

IMMUNE SYSTEM:

Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacterial and viral diseases.

INDIGESTION:

Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.

INFLUENZA:

A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ‘Ingredient’ which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.

LONGEVITY:

Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Take four spoons of honey, one spoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans also increase and even a 100 year old, starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old.

PIMPLES:

Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.

SKIN INFECTIONS:

Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.

WEIGHT LOSS:

Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.

CANCER:

Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month three times a day.

FATIGUE:

Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts, are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, increases the vitality of the body within a week.

BAD BREATH:

People of South America, first thing in the morning, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water, so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.

HEARING LOSS:

Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing. Remember when we were kids? We had toast with real butter and cinnamon sprinkled on it!

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Put it in a box:

If you cannot decide to toss or keep an item, put it in a box for 6 months. If you don’t open the box before then, you can let it go without regret.

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"Cream and milk, when they turn sour in