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Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream

Oh summer! Nothing beats the summer heat as deliciously as ice cream does! I have never heard or met anyone who hates ice cream, at least in my personal circle. Whoever has thought of freezing sweet cream is a true genius. The whole world, I am sure, is truly thankful! My family and I are. :)

So when fresh organic strawberries were on sale, I told myself, it's time to make some yummy Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream and here it is. There were no eggs involved in the making of this ice cream and it's super easy to make. All you need is one bowl and a whisk (and an ice cream maker, if you have one!) to make this amazing ice cream. I have included instructions on how to make this ice cream without an ice cream maker.

Enjoy this lovely dessert all summer through and beyond!

http://www.manilaspoon.com/2014/05/fresh-strawberry-ice-cream.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ManilaSpoon+%28Manila+Spoon%29

Depending on the size of your ice cream maker, you can either make the lesser one or the full recipe as indicated. I made the full recipe and though the ice cream reached the top of the container it didn't really overflow while churning.

Ingredients

1 1/2 - 2 cups, pureed fresh Strawberries
3/4 - 1 cup Half and half (or whole milk)

1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream

2/3 cup granulated Sugar
1/8 teaspoon Salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Procedure

Wash, clean and hull the strawberries and then puree in a food processor until smooth or to your liking (you may want a few bits here and there for texture). I try to just turn it into a smooth puree as some pieces can turn into ice crystals because of the water content but if you're not bothered by that just pulse it away to your preference.

Combine the half and half, heavy cream, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix using a wire whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the pureed strawberries and vanilla.

Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer's instruction. I usually churn it for about 20 minutes on mine.

If you don't have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe bowl and cover. I use a metallic mixing bowl and cover it with foil. Place in the freezer. Take the bowl out every 30 minutes thereafter (for at least 3 hours) and stir the ice cream using either a whisk or a handheld blender or beater. It is necessary to do this to prevent ice crystals from forming. Freeze the ice cream overnight or until hard. 

Enjoy this egg-free and truly creamy-licious ice cream!

Witchcraft, Paganism & Wiccan

The Myth of the Red Dragon (combined from various folklore)

Llud and Llefelys are brothers, and kings of Britain and France respectively.
When three plagues descend upon the British kingdom, Llud seeks out his brother for help.
The second plague is described as a terrifying shriek, and Llefelys tells his brother that the source of the shriek is a dragon being attacked by a foreign dragon.
In order to rid the country of the plague, Llud needs to dig a pit in the centre of the land and put a cauldron of mead in it.
The two fighting dragons will fall into the pit, drink the mead, and fall asleep.
All happens as Llefelys predicts, and Llud buries the dragons in Snowdonia.
Centuries later, Vortigern, a Briton king who was ousted by the invading Picts, attempted to build a castle in Snowdonia, but every night the castle walls were torn down.
Advised by his magicians to find a boy without a father and sprinkle the castle walls with his blood, Vortigern finds the child and the boy asks him to dig a pit underneath the castle, hence releasing the dragons.
The king obeys, the dragons fly forth, and after a fierce battle, the red dragon defeats the white one.
The child then explains that the red dragon represents the Welsh, and the white dragon represents the English.
The child predicts that the Britons will rise and drive away the intruders.
It is clear that this story, which dates as early as the ninth century, already depicted the Welsh by means of a red dragon.
This tale, in combination with the Arthurian imagery of the golden dragon, ultimately led to the sustained use of the dragon in Welsh heraldry.

Taken from WalesOnline - Genni )O(

Creamy smoked salmon and lemon pasta recipe

• Ingredients

• 75g (3oz) pasta shapes (we used dischi volanti)
• 45ml (3tbsp) half-fat crème fraîche
• 1/2 clove garlic, crushed
• 40g (1 1/2oz) smoked salmon
• 1/2 lemon
• small handful chives

Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the pasta. Mix the crème fraîche and crushed garlic together.

Drain the pasta, then return it to the pan with the crème fraîche mix and cook on a low heat for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and stir in the smoked salmon and lemon juice. Season and scatter with the lemon zest and chives.

http://realfood.tesco.com/recipes/creamy-smoked-salmon-and-lemon-pasta.html

Proud

The key to a long relationship

Take Care of the Vagina.

Via Rebekah McClaskeyon Feb 19, 2014

There are many names for the most wonderful place on earth and a few great natural ways to take care of it.

Okay ladies, we all know when something goes wrong in the “kitchen.” Our undercarriages aren’t quite as fresh as we are used to them being. Sometimes it smells like Brooklyn on a summer day. So what’s a girl to do if her down there is more like a slum than a pristine temple?

The obvious choice is to see an expert: Mother Nature. Granted, there are more serious infections that can cause symptoms including abnormal discharge, foul smell, burning, itching, discomfort during sex, and fatigue. The only way to truly determine what is going on with your C U Next Tuesday is to go to a clinic and get tested for the battery of STDs.

As an aside, what would the world be without STDs, now known as Sexually Transmitted Infection or STI? It could be like Simply Red’s song “Heaven.” Then again, it could be more like Jason Mraz’s song “Butterfly.” On a really good day it would be Jill Scott’s “Crown Royal on Ice.”

The point is this: If you rule out the angry infections and it is just a case of making sure there is no yeast in the oven or bacteria in your twat, there are some great natural cures that will aid in making your butterfly flutter once again.

Here they are:

Allium sativum or Garlic

The best way to take care of yeast is to treat it from its source. First, cut out or lessen sugar intake. Seriously, back away from the cookie jar or your cookie jar will remain an issue. It also helps to stop drinking caffeinated drinks so that your immune system is not taxed with the rise and fall of adrenaline. After you place some sanctions on your diet, the next step is to peel a garlic clove, cut a few slits in it, and stick it up there. The most effective thing to do is let it sit over night and then get it out in the morning.

Probiotics or Good Bacteria

The most common probiotic is known as Lactobacillus acidophilus. These critters are responsible for a healthy digestive track and fending off the overgrowth of yeast. There are many probiotic supplements that can be taken orally. While this is an effective way to balance out the digestive tract, it can do little to nothing to remedy what ails your pussy.

To do that, you will need a turkey baster and an ounce of plain kiefer. The next step is to suck up the ounce of kiefer into the turkey baster, insert into your hot pocket, and launch it into your vag. It helps to wear a panty liner on days you do this. It also helps to do this for three days, and take one day off until the issue subsides.

Melaleuca or Tea Tree Oil

In its concentrated form, this remedy burns: especially on one’s sensitive lady bits. The best way to apply this remedy is to mix a few drops with an equal portion of olive oil, place it on a small tampon, and insert it. It may tingle at first but that will subside. Tea tree is a natural anti-fungal treatment that is more suited for clearing upbacterial vaginosis rather than fending off yeast.

Lastly, the best thing any woman can do in conjunction with these natural remedies is to reduce stress by doing yoga, delegating her workload, letting go of worry and practicing mindful awareness.

Our health can often tell the story of how well we are treating ourselves.

So, for the sake of your yoni and for the good of mankind, take care of your vagina. Your health will thank you. Your sex-life will thank you. The world will thank you.

Thank you.

http://www.elephantjournal.com/2014/02/take-care-of-your-vagina/