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April 2, 2011
10 Plants that are Poisonous to Dogs
This was on mnn (Mother Nature Network) and is rather long but if you're a dog lover like me, its important to have this info.
1. Grapes -- The toxicity of grapes to dogs was once thought to be an urban legend, but it's true; even a small serving can cause vomiting and diarrhea, while larger amounts can lead to kidney failure. Researchers aren't yet sure what exactly causes this reaction, whether pesticides or a fungal toxin.
And while keeping the grapes and raisins in your pantry away from your dog is a concern, you should be on the lookout for grapevines outside as well. As any dog owner knows, berries and fruits of all sorts are a tempting treat.
MNN: House plants that are safe for pets
2. Mushrooms -- While there are plenty of great-tasting, perfectly safe mushrooms out there, dogs just don't seem capable of discerning the difference between the edible and the toxic. To be on the safe side, it's best not to allow dogs to eat any wild mushrooms at all, unless you can confidently identify the species yourself.
Amanita, Galerina and Lepiota species are especially dangerous because they contain toxins that cause a series of worsening symptoms, from vomiting to swelling in the brain. Amanita phalloides, the Death Cap mushroom, is responsible for most of the reported fatal mushroom poisoning cases in dogs.
3. Marijuana -- For most people, the likelihood of your pet gaining access to marijuana -- whether on a live plant or not -- is relatively low. But regardless of your view of marijuana's safety for human use, it has absolutely no benefits for your pet.
After ingesting marijuana, a dog can experience symptoms like slow heart rate, lack of coordination, disorientation, drooling and tremors that can persist for up to three days.
4. Lilies -- While lilies are well-known as a serious danger to cats, certain varieties are highly toxic to dogs as well.
The peace lily, calla lily, amaryllis, lily of the valley, autumn crocus and the common houseplant, giant Dracaena or palm lily, are all deemed dangerous to dogs by the ASPCA. Ingestion of lilies can cause gastrointestinal upset, depression, anorexia and tremors.
5. Black walnuts -- Dropping from black walnut trees by the thousands, the nuts themselves don't contain anything that can harm your dog.
But once they start to decompose, they grow molds that can cause tremors and seizures. If you have one of these trees in your yard and your dog seems attracted to the nuts, it might be a good idea to rake them up on a regular basis.
MNN: North Koreans look to pets for earthquake warnings
6. Sago palm -- Often used in landscaping and as houseplants, sago palms develop seed pods that are often very tempting to dogs.
Unfortunately, the whole plant and the seeds in particular contain a potent toxin called cycasin that can be fatal, even if the dog only eats a single seed. Ingestion of any part or amount of this plant warrants immediate emergency treatment.
7. Azalea -- A member of the widely toxic genus rhododendron, the azalea is found in many varieties all over the United States and is commonly used as an ornamental flowering shrub in landscaping.
Ingestion of just a few leaves can cause serious issues like digestive upset, drooling, loss of appetite, weakness and leg paralysis. In some cases, eating azalea can lead to coma or death.
8. Castor bean -- This ornamental tropical plant, also used as a crop for castor oil, contains the toxic protein ricin.
At the least, eating this plant can burn a dog's mouth and throat and lead to excessive thirst, vomiting and diarrhea. But ingestion of even an ounce of seeds can be lethal.
9. Daffodils -- Among the first blooms to herald the arrival of spring, daffodils are a cheerful addition to the garden, but they contain poisonous alkaloids that can cause vomiting, excessive salivation, diarrhea, convulsions, tremors and heart problems.
The bulbs are the most dangerous part of the plant. Other common names for the daffodil include narcissus, jonquil and paper white.
MNN: What natural products control fleas and ticks?
10. Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane) -- With its broad variegated leaves, the dieffenbachia is often recommended as an ideal houseplant for natural air purification.
But if you choose to have one in your home, be sure it's well out of your dog's reach. When eaten, it not only burns the mouth and throat but causes the esophagus to swell, potentially blocking the dog's airway.
1. Grapes -- The toxicity of grapes to dogs was once thought to be an urban legend, but it's true; even a small serving can cause vomiting and diarrhea, while larger amounts can lead to kidney failure. Researchers aren't yet sure what exactly causes this reaction, whether pesticides or a fungal toxin.
And while keeping the grapes and raisins in your pantry away from your dog is a concern, you should be on the lookout for grapevines outside as well. As any dog owner knows, berries and fruits of all sorts are a tempting treat.
MNN: House plants that are safe for pets
2. Mushrooms -- While there are plenty of great-tasting, perfectly safe mushrooms out there, dogs just don't seem capable of discerning the difference between the edible and the toxic. To be on the safe side, it's best not to allow dogs to eat any wild mushrooms at all, unless you can confidently identify the species yourself.
Amanita, Galerina and Lepiota species are especially dangerous because they contain toxins that cause a series of worsening symptoms, from vomiting to swelling in the brain. Amanita phalloides, the Death Cap mushroom, is responsible for most of the reported fatal mushroom poisoning cases in dogs.
3. Marijuana -- For most people, the likelihood of your pet gaining access to marijuana -- whether on a live plant or not -- is relatively low. But regardless of your view of marijuana's safety for human use, it has absolutely no benefits for your pet.
After ingesting marijuana, a dog can experience symptoms like slow heart rate, lack of coordination, disorientation, drooling and tremors that can persist for up to three days.
4. Lilies -- While lilies are well-known as a serious danger to cats, certain varieties are highly toxic to dogs as well.
The peace lily, calla lily, amaryllis, lily of the valley, autumn crocus and the common houseplant, giant Dracaena or palm lily, are all deemed dangerous to dogs by the ASPCA. Ingestion of lilies can cause gastrointestinal upset, depression, anorexia and tremors.
5. Black walnuts -- Dropping from black walnut trees by the thousands, the nuts themselves don't contain anything that can harm your dog.
But once they start to decompose, they grow molds that can cause tremors and seizures. If you have one of these trees in your yard and your dog seems attracted to the nuts, it might be a good idea to rake them up on a regular basis.
MNN: North Koreans look to pets for earthquake warnings
6. Sago palm -- Often used in landscaping and as houseplants, sago palms develop seed pods that are often very tempting to dogs.
Unfortunately, the whole plant and the seeds in particular contain a potent toxin called cycasin that can be fatal, even if the dog only eats a single seed. Ingestion of any part or amount of this plant warrants immediate emergency treatment.
7. Azalea -- A member of the widely toxic genus rhododendron, the azalea is found in many varieties all over the United States and is commonly used as an ornamental flowering shrub in landscaping.
Ingestion of just a few leaves can cause serious issues like digestive upset, drooling, loss of appetite, weakness and leg paralysis. In some cases, eating azalea can lead to coma or death.
8. Castor bean -- This ornamental tropical plant, also used as a crop for castor oil, contains the toxic protein ricin.
At the least, eating this plant can burn a dog's mouth and throat and lead to excessive thirst, vomiting and diarrhea. But ingestion of even an ounce of seeds can be lethal.
9. Daffodils -- Among the first blooms to herald the arrival of spring, daffodils are a cheerful addition to the garden, but they contain poisonous alkaloids that can cause vomiting, excessive salivation, diarrhea, convulsions, tremors and heart problems.
The bulbs are the most dangerous part of the plant. Other common names for the daffodil include narcissus, jonquil and paper white.
MNN: What natural products control fleas and ticks?
10. Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane) -- With its broad variegated leaves, the dieffenbachia is often recommended as an ideal houseplant for natural air purification.
But if you choose to have one in your home, be sure it's well out of your dog's reach. When eaten, it not only burns the mouth and throat but causes the esophagus to swell, potentially blocking the dog's airway.
April 1, 2011
Beef Stew - Crockpot Method
This is so good served over rice or noodles. The meat I used is a lean cut of round but you can use any lean pre-cut stew meat. You can use any mushrooms you might like. I like portabella but white button are good too. You can also add carrots giving you everything but the bread in one dish. This is great served with slaw, cornbread, crackers or rolls. Find my full recipe by going to Martha's Recipe Cabinet
March 30, 2011
Lima Bean Soup
With the weather suddenly going from the 70s to the 30s I decided it was time for some body warming soup. One of the men I work with cooked some lima beans and brought a bowl to me at work. They were delicious but reminded me more of a soup than just a dish. He told me what his ingredients were but I didn't write them down. So, I again decided to Think With My Taste Buds and came up with my version of Lima Bean Soup. It didn't turn out quite like his limas but it sure turned out delicious. See my full recipe by going to Martha's Recipe Cabinet.
March 28, 2011
Key Lime Jello Pie
While wondering around through the grocery store I ran into a really nice lady who apparently loves to cook too. We talked for a while and then she told me she went to one of the restaurant chains for her birthday. There she had a dessert that consisted of graham crackers, lime jello, key lime yogurt and cool whip. I wrote down the ingredients but not the exact assembly. So I used my motto "Think With Your Taste Buds" and created what I'm calling Key Lime Jello Pie. You can find the full recipe by going to my site Martha's Recipe Cabinet.
Changes - Change the flavors of the jello and/or yogurt
March 27, 2011
Cookie-Sour Cream Cake
As most of you know, I have a site which I named A Book and A Dish. At this site I post book reviews and the book author's favorite recipe. When I did my review for The Salvation of Tanlegalle, Author Tim Ahrens send a recipe for Cookie-Sour Cream Cake. Due to time, I don't normally make the recipes sent to me by the authors but this recipe caught my eye. Most of you know that I can't leave a recipe as it is. I have to make at least one change and in this case my changes simplified the recipe. When you go to my site A Book and A Dish you will find the original but until then, here is my version.
1 yellow cake mix
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup water
2 eggs
16-20 cream-filled sandwich cookies
Icing
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 2 round cake pans or a 13x9x2" baking sheet. In a large bowl combine all ingredients except cookies. Beat on high speed 2 minutes. Coarsely chop cookies and stir into batter. Pour into pans. Bake round pans 30-35 minutes; rectangular pan 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for about 10 minutes then turn out onto cooling rack to cool completely. Top with pre-made icing and sprinkle with 2-3 chopped cookies.
Notes: I divided my batter and used chocolate sandwich cookies in one and vanilla sandwich cookies in the other. Changes: Use coconut, peanut butter, banana, etc. cookies, change the flavor of the cake mix and/or change the flavor of the icing.
March 26, 2011
Home Tips
Sent to me by a friend
Thought I'd pass this along, some good tips. DID YOU KNOW? , [image error] [image error] Take your bananas apart when you get home from the store. If you leave them connected at the stem, they ripen faster. [image error] Store your opened chunks of cheese in aluminum foil. It will stay fresh much longer and not mold! [image error] Peppers with 3 bumps on the bottom are sweeter and better for eating. Peppers with 4 bumps on the bottom are firmer and better for cooking. Add a teaspoon of water when frying ground beef. It will help pull the grease away from the meat while cooking. [image error] To really make scrambled eggs or omelets rich add a couple of Spoonfuls of sour cream, cream cheese, or heavy cream; then beat them. [image error] Add garlic immediately to a recipe if you want a light taste Of garlic and at the end of the recipe if your want a stronger taste of garlic. [image error]Reheat Pizza Heat leftover pizza in a nonstick skillet on top of the stove; set heat to med-low And heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro pizza. I saw this on the food channel and it really works. Easy Deviled Eggs[image error] Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal; mash till they are all broken up Add remainder of ingredients, reseal, keep mashing it up mixing thoroughly, cut the tip of the baggy; squeeze mixture into egg. Just throw bag away when done - easy clean up. Reheating refrigerated bread[image error] To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were refrigerated, place them in A microwave next to a cup of water. The increased moisture will keep the food Moist and help it reheat faster. [image error]Newspaper weeds away Start putting torn newspaper in your plants, work the nutrients in your soil. Wet newspapers, Put layers around the plants, overlapping as you go; cover with mulch and forget about weeds. Weeds will get through some gardening plastic; they will not get through wet newspapers. Broken Glass[image error] Use a wet cotton ball or Q-tip to pick up the small shards of glass you can't see easily. [image error]Flexible vacuum To get something out of a heat register or under the fridge add an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vacuum. It can be bent or flattened to get in narrow openings. Reducing Static Cling Pin a small safety pin to the seam of your slip and you will not have a clingy skirt or dress. Same thing works with slacks that cling when wearing panty hose. Place pin in seam of slacks and ... Ta DA! .. Static is gone. Measuring Cups Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill with hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don't dry cup. Next, add your ingredient (peanut butter, honey, etc.) and watch how easily it comes right out. ? Foggy Windshield?[image error] Hate foggy windshields? Buy a chalkboard eraser and keep it in the glove box of your car When the windows fog, rub with the eraser! Works better than a cloth! [image error]Reopening envelope If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside, Just place your sealed envelope in the freezer for an hour or two. Viola! It unseals easily. Conditioner[image error] Use your hair conditioner to shave your legs. It's cheaper than shaving cream and leaves your legs really smooth. It's also a great way to use up the conditioner you bought but didn't like when you tried it in your hair.
[image error]Goodbye Fruit Flies To get rid of pesky fruit flies, take a small glass, fill it 1/2 with Apple Cider Vinegar And 2 drops of dish washing liquid; mix well. You will find those flies drawn to the cup and gone forever! Get Rid of Ants[image error] Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, take it 'home,' can't digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or so, especially if it rains, but it works and you don't have the worry about pets or small children being harmed! [image error]INFO ABOUT CLOTHES DRYERS The heating unit went out on my dryer! The gentleman that fixes things around the house for us told us that he wanted to show us something and he went over to the dryer and pulled out the lint filter. It was clean. (I always clean the lint from the filter after every load of clothes.) He took the filter over to the sink and ran hot water over it. The lint filter is made of a mesh material . I'm sure you know what your dryer's lint filter looks like. Well .... the hot water just sat on top of the mesh! It didn't go through it at all! He told us that dryer sheets cause a film over that mesh - that's what burns out the heating unit. You can't SEE the film, but it's there. It's what is in the dryer sheets to make your clothes soft and static free. You know how they can feel waxy when you take them out of the box ... well this stuff builds up on your clothes and on your lint screen. This is also what causes dryer units to potentially burn your house down with it! He said the best way to keep your dryer working for a very long time (and to keep your electric bill lower) is to take that filter out and wash it with hot soapy water and an old toothbrush at least every six months. He said that increases the life of the dryer at least twice as long! How about that!?! Learn something new every day! I certainly didn't know dryer sheets would do that. So, I thought I'd share! Note: I went to my dryer and tested my screen by running water on it. The water ran through a little bit but mostly collected all the water in the mesh screen. I washed it with warm soapy water and a nylon brush and I had it done in 30 seconds. Then when I rinsed it ... the water ran right thru the screen! There wasn't any puddling at all! That repairman knew what he was talking about! PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO OTHER FRIENDS IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK. NOT ONLY COULD IT SAVE SOMEONE'S HOME, BUT IT COULD SAVE a life !
Thought I'd pass this along, some good tips. DID YOU KNOW? , [image error] [image error] Take your bananas apart when you get home from the store. If you leave them connected at the stem, they ripen faster. [image error] Store your opened chunks of cheese in aluminum foil. It will stay fresh much longer and not mold! [image error] Peppers with 3 bumps on the bottom are sweeter and better for eating. Peppers with 4 bumps on the bottom are firmer and better for cooking. Add a teaspoon of water when frying ground beef. It will help pull the grease away from the meat while cooking. [image error] To really make scrambled eggs or omelets rich add a couple of Spoonfuls of sour cream, cream cheese, or heavy cream; then beat them. [image error] Add garlic immediately to a recipe if you want a light taste Of garlic and at the end of the recipe if your want a stronger taste of garlic. [image error]Reheat Pizza Heat leftover pizza in a nonstick skillet on top of the stove; set heat to med-low And heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro pizza. I saw this on the food channel and it really works. Easy Deviled Eggs[image error] Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal; mash till they are all broken up Add remainder of ingredients, reseal, keep mashing it up mixing thoroughly, cut the tip of the baggy; squeeze mixture into egg. Just throw bag away when done - easy clean up. Reheating refrigerated bread[image error] To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were refrigerated, place them in A microwave next to a cup of water. The increased moisture will keep the food Moist and help it reheat faster. [image error]Newspaper weeds away Start putting torn newspaper in your plants, work the nutrients in your soil. Wet newspapers, Put layers around the plants, overlapping as you go; cover with mulch and forget about weeds. Weeds will get through some gardening plastic; they will not get through wet newspapers. Broken Glass[image error] Use a wet cotton ball or Q-tip to pick up the small shards of glass you can't see easily. [image error]Flexible vacuum To get something out of a heat register or under the fridge add an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vacuum. It can be bent or flattened to get in narrow openings. Reducing Static Cling Pin a small safety pin to the seam of your slip and you will not have a clingy skirt or dress. Same thing works with slacks that cling when wearing panty hose. Place pin in seam of slacks and ... Ta DA! .. Static is gone. Measuring Cups Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill with hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don't dry cup. Next, add your ingredient (peanut butter, honey, etc.) and watch how easily it comes right out. ? Foggy Windshield?[image error] Hate foggy windshields? Buy a chalkboard eraser and keep it in the glove box of your car When the windows fog, rub with the eraser! Works better than a cloth! [image error]Reopening envelope If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside, Just place your sealed envelope in the freezer for an hour or two. Viola! It unseals easily. Conditioner[image error] Use your hair conditioner to shave your legs. It's cheaper than shaving cream and leaves your legs really smooth. It's also a great way to use up the conditioner you bought but didn't like when you tried it in your hair.
[image error]Goodbye Fruit Flies To get rid of pesky fruit flies, take a small glass, fill it 1/2 with Apple Cider Vinegar And 2 drops of dish washing liquid; mix well. You will find those flies drawn to the cup and gone forever! Get Rid of Ants[image error] Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, take it 'home,' can't digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or so, especially if it rains, but it works and you don't have the worry about pets or small children being harmed! [image error]INFO ABOUT CLOTHES DRYERS The heating unit went out on my dryer! The gentleman that fixes things around the house for us told us that he wanted to show us something and he went over to the dryer and pulled out the lint filter. It was clean. (I always clean the lint from the filter after every load of clothes.) He took the filter over to the sink and ran hot water over it. The lint filter is made of a mesh material . I'm sure you know what your dryer's lint filter looks like. Well .... the hot water just sat on top of the mesh! It didn't go through it at all! He told us that dryer sheets cause a film over that mesh - that's what burns out the heating unit. You can't SEE the film, but it's there. It's what is in the dryer sheets to make your clothes soft and static free. You know how they can feel waxy when you take them out of the box ... well this stuff builds up on your clothes and on your lint screen. This is also what causes dryer units to potentially burn your house down with it! He said the best way to keep your dryer working for a very long time (and to keep your electric bill lower) is to take that filter out and wash it with hot soapy water and an old toothbrush at least every six months. He said that increases the life of the dryer at least twice as long! How about that!?! Learn something new every day! I certainly didn't know dryer sheets would do that. So, I thought I'd share! Note: I went to my dryer and tested my screen by running water on it. The water ran through a little bit but mostly collected all the water in the mesh screen. I washed it with warm soapy water and a nylon brush and I had it done in 30 seconds. Then when I rinsed it ... the water ran right thru the screen! There wasn't any puddling at all! That repairman knew what he was talking about! PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO OTHER FRIENDS IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK. NOT ONLY COULD IT SAVE SOMEONE'S HOME, BUT IT COULD SAVE a life !
March 21, 2011
Martha's Kitchen Korner
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Some of you may have noticed that I've been making a few changes to Martha's Kitchen Korner...the real kitchen korner. Most of you remember the blue kitchen that I've used forever, well a few weeks ago I received a message from a lady that tells me he picture is one of her retro kitchen pictures and in no uncertain terms suggested that I remove it quickly form my site. After much pondering a friend suggested I make a picture of my own kitchen. So I took a picture and replaced it with the blue kitchen. The more I looked at my kitchen picture the more I wanted to make some changes, thus creating my Martha's Kitchen Korner project.
One thing I decided when starting this "little" endeavor was that I would take it slow and just do a little each week. I started by wall papering the walls, one side each week. Then came the cabinets, one section each week. So, above you will see the new Martha's Kitchen Korner. It's bright making it fun to work in.
Now, I did discover 2 things that I didn't know before. One was in the drawer that held my steak knives and other miscellaneous knives. There are dividers in the drawer which holds the knives in one section. When I emptied the drawer I noticed the back of my drawer looked like something had been chewing on the wood. Turns out that every time the drawer was opened some of the knives would slide into the back of the drawer, tips 1st causing them to stick the wood. Over time they actually chipped out little pieces of wood. I solved this by applying a piece of foam to the back of the drawer.
My second discovery was the use of wax paper. When I paint cabinet doors I've always placed them on newspaper, painted one side, allowed it to dry and then turned over for the other side. It never failed that some of the paper would stick to the doors. I decided to try laying the doors on parchment paper. That worked ok but there were times when the paint would dry on the paper and attach itself to the fresh paint when turned over. Then I tried wax paper. It takes a little more but it works perfect and you can use the sheets over and over.
So, next time you decide to paint your kitchen, remember my 2 discoveries.
Some of you may have noticed that I've been making a few changes to Martha's Kitchen Korner...the real kitchen korner. Most of you remember the blue kitchen that I've used forever, well a few weeks ago I received a message from a lady that tells me he picture is one of her retro kitchen pictures and in no uncertain terms suggested that I remove it quickly form my site. After much pondering a friend suggested I make a picture of my own kitchen. So I took a picture and replaced it with the blue kitchen. The more I looked at my kitchen picture the more I wanted to make some changes, thus creating my Martha's Kitchen Korner project.
One thing I decided when starting this "little" endeavor was that I would take it slow and just do a little each week. I started by wall papering the walls, one side each week. Then came the cabinets, one section each week. So, above you will see the new Martha's Kitchen Korner. It's bright making it fun to work in.
Now, I did discover 2 things that I didn't know before. One was in the drawer that held my steak knives and other miscellaneous knives. There are dividers in the drawer which holds the knives in one section. When I emptied the drawer I noticed the back of my drawer looked like something had been chewing on the wood. Turns out that every time the drawer was opened some of the knives would slide into the back of the drawer, tips 1st causing them to stick the wood. Over time they actually chipped out little pieces of wood. I solved this by applying a piece of foam to the back of the drawer.
My second discovery was the use of wax paper. When I paint cabinet doors I've always placed them on newspaper, painted one side, allowed it to dry and then turned over for the other side. It never failed that some of the paper would stick to the doors. I decided to try laying the doors on parchment paper. That worked ok but there were times when the paint would dry on the paper and attach itself to the fresh paint when turned over. Then I tried wax paper. It takes a little more but it works perfect and you can use the sheets over and over.
So, next time you decide to paint your kitchen, remember my 2 discoveries.
March 20, 2011
Chocolate Pecan Cobbler
This is one very rich cobbler. I found the recipe while surfing around one day but didn't get around to working with it until today. I made just a few changes. I added milk to make the batter more workable. I increased the cocoa making it even more chocolaty, plus I added the pecans and glaze. As I said, this is a very rich dish and is perfect served hot with a scope of ice cream.
See the full recipe by going to Martha's Recipe Cabinet
March 17, 2011
Nutella Fudge
The recipe for this No Cook Fudge was sent to me by Cindy Bauer from Recipes by Cindy. The original recipe for this used peanut butter and cocoa. I decided to give it a hazlenut flavor by using the Nutella. You still get a touch of chocolate from the Nutella but you also taste the hazlenut. And the texture from the cream cheese makes it a wonderfully smooth fudge. 2 lbs. Powdered Sugar
1 pkg (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 stick butter, softened
1 1/2 cups Nutella
1/2 cup coconut, optional
Put all ingredients into a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until well blended. Press into a 9 X 13" baking sheet. Refrigerate to chill. Cut into squares. Amount depends upon size of squares.
March 15, 2011
Deadly Currents - Meet the Author tomorrow 3/16/11
Join Author Beth Groundwater in her virtual book tour on March 16, 2011 as she visits A Book and A Dish. During the whole month of March she will be a guest on a dazzling variety of blogs and on-line radio shows, she'll discuss the debut book in her RM Outdoor Adventures mystery series, Deadly Currents, give behind-the-scenes glimpses of how the book was created and her life as an author, and answer your questions. You may even get a chance to chat with her whitewater river ranger protagonist, Mandy Tanner, and other characters from the book!
Every time you comment on Beth's guest blog posts you will be entered into a drawing for an autographed copy of Deadly Currents. Good luck!
To read my review, talk to Beth and enter to win a copy of Deadly Currents go to A Book and A Dish anytime tomorrow after 7:00 a.m. Eastern time.
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