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November 27, 2016
Savory Scones, Soup, and Tea for Pre-Winter Happiness
Pumpkin Scones and Soup for the Pumpkin SeasonBy Cal Orey
The holiday season and 2017 is coming. I feel it in the air, in my neighborhood, on the streets, and in my heart and spirit. We're coming into a new year. My Earth Changes New Year predictions for Oracle 20-20 magazine will be published January 1st--and I was told today it will be a cover story.
Speaking of the future, I remember 1999--Y2K. In retrospect, I can laugh out loud. During that time, however, I spun out of control. I played into what everyone thought was going to happen: The end of the computer world as we knew it. I begged all my editors to pay me before 2000--so I could cash out just in case all of the bank computers failed. I rushed to Mr. Computer Doctor who was sleep deprived from all of his work but he upgraded my computer so it wouldn't fail. But fate worked against him and beating the ticking clock. It crashed.Meanwhile, I stuffed my pantry with bottled water, protein bars, crackers, and essential emergency foods galore. I was ready in case the world was going to slide back in time to the pioneer days. On New Year's Eve, I went to bed early with my two senior orange and white senior and wise furry critters and turned on the TV. I thought I would see each country, one by one, go down. Poof! All gone. But nothing huge happened. I was relieved. I was embarrassed. Life went on...and here I am many books later as well as the proud author of the Healing Powers Series. (Next up TEA and currently in production.)
'Tis the season to brew a nice cup of black flavored tea and bake a batch of pumpkin scones. It's a nice way to ease me and you into this New Year's promise. The scone is a popular British bread that is quick to make, served with tea, and also enjoyed in other countries around the world. A dropped scone is easier to make than other varieties and it tastes just as good. And the European touch I like to use comes from using European Style butter (creamy and rich), Mediterranean Sea Salt, dark chocolate, olive oil--and keeping the portion smaller than larger.
European-Style Pumpkin Scones
3 1/2 cups 100% all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar (I did use granulated) 2 teaspoons allspice 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda a dash of Mediterranean Sea Salt
1/4 cup European Style butter
1 cup pumpkin puree 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 brown egg Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, salt, and spice. Add chunks of butter (sliced in small squares). In another bowl combine pumpkin, milk, and egg and stir till a dough-like mixture forms. (I used my hands.) Drop large spoonfuls onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sugar or Mediterranean Sea Salt or both (optional). Bake till brown and crusty, about 12 to 14 minutes. Makes 12.
Italian Wedding Soup Recipe in the NEW
The Healing Powers of Vinegar, 3rd edition
wherever books/ebooks are soldThe first scone I tasted was plain, warm, and had a refreshing texture--a change of flavor from all those sweets. To enhance a warm scone for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, try herb butter (just a small amount). Mix a teaspoon with a dash of fresh basil and parsley. Or try drizzling the scone with a bit of oil--garlic or rosemary.As I anticipate making the first fire in late fall, my young-ish two four-leggers sleep. I'm glad I made these scones before and will do it again this week. They are a new beginning for me, and perhaps you, too, to bring in the New Year with good food, less sweets--except quality gourmet dark chocolate--and good vibes for another decade that promises the best and worst of times, with respect to Charles Dickens.
For more recipes to pair with scones or scone recipes--turn to the Healing Powers Series (click and find all the bookstores where you can get these in ebook/paperback/mass market formats).
*Currently, all ebooks for Healing Powers Series (Vinegar, Olive Oil, Chocolate, Honey, and Coffee) are on sale at amazon.com and kobo.com. And The Healing Powers of Vinegar is in the top row of bestsellers in Diet and Weight Loss; The Healing Powers of Honey is the #1 Highest Rating honey and health book on walmart.com !
The holiday season and 2017 is coming. I feel it in the air, in my neighborhood, on the streets, and in my heart and spirit. We're coming into a new year. My Earth Changes New Year predictions for Oracle 20-20 magazine will be published January 1st--and I was told today it will be a cover story.
Speaking of the future, I remember 1999--Y2K. In retrospect, I can laugh out loud. During that time, however, I spun out of control. I played into what everyone thought was going to happen: The end of the computer world as we knew it. I begged all my editors to pay me before 2000--so I could cash out just in case all of the bank computers failed. I rushed to Mr. Computer Doctor who was sleep deprived from all of his work but he upgraded my computer so it wouldn't fail. But fate worked against him and beating the ticking clock. It crashed.Meanwhile, I stuffed my pantry with bottled water, protein bars, crackers, and essential emergency foods galore. I was ready in case the world was going to slide back in time to the pioneer days. On New Year's Eve, I went to bed early with my two senior orange and white senior and wise furry critters and turned on the TV. I thought I would see each country, one by one, go down. Poof! All gone. But nothing huge happened. I was relieved. I was embarrassed. Life went on...and here I am many books later as well as the proud author of the Healing Powers Series. (Next up TEA and currently in production.)
'Tis the season to brew a nice cup of black flavored tea and bake a batch of pumpkin scones. It's a nice way to ease me and you into this New Year's promise. The scone is a popular British bread that is quick to make, served with tea, and also enjoyed in other countries around the world. A dropped scone is easier to make than other varieties and it tastes just as good. And the European touch I like to use comes from using European Style butter (creamy and rich), Mediterranean Sea Salt, dark chocolate, olive oil--and keeping the portion smaller than larger.
European-Style Pumpkin Scones
3 1/2 cups 100% all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar (I did use granulated) 2 teaspoons allspice 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda a dash of Mediterranean Sea Salt
1/4 cup European Style butter
1 cup pumpkin puree 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 brown egg Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, salt, and spice. Add chunks of butter (sliced in small squares). In another bowl combine pumpkin, milk, and egg and stir till a dough-like mixture forms. (I used my hands.) Drop large spoonfuls onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sugar or Mediterranean Sea Salt or both (optional). Bake till brown and crusty, about 12 to 14 minutes. Makes 12.
Italian Wedding Soup Recipe in the NEWThe Healing Powers of Vinegar, 3rd edition
wherever books/ebooks are soldThe first scone I tasted was plain, warm, and had a refreshing texture--a change of flavor from all those sweets. To enhance a warm scone for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, try herb butter (just a small amount). Mix a teaspoon with a dash of fresh basil and parsley. Or try drizzling the scone with a bit of oil--garlic or rosemary.As I anticipate making the first fire in late fall, my young-ish two four-leggers sleep. I'm glad I made these scones before and will do it again this week. They are a new beginning for me, and perhaps you, too, to bring in the New Year with good food, less sweets--except quality gourmet dark chocolate--and good vibes for another decade that promises the best and worst of times, with respect to Charles Dickens.
For more recipes to pair with scones or scone recipes--turn to the Healing Powers Series (click and find all the bookstores where you can get these in ebook/paperback/mass market formats).
*Currently, all ebooks for Healing Powers Series (Vinegar, Olive Oil, Chocolate, Honey, and Coffee) are on sale at amazon.com and kobo.com. And The Healing Powers of Vinegar is in the top row of bestsellers in Diet and Weight Loss; The Healing Powers of Honey is the #1 Highest Rating honey and health book on walmart.com !
November 26, 2016
Thanksgiving Treats and Trips
By Cal Orey
Last year Thanksgiving was a time when I spent the day cooking a big bird or little game hens, cornbread dressing, homemade cranberry sauce, mixed vegetables, and pumpkin pie. But this year I decided to rebel making the traditional dinner and postpone the big meal until Christmas. And that’s when I decided to get my turkey dinner fix and leftovers with a twist of the Mediterranean.
Back in the
day when I was in my late twenties I was living in a townhouse in Mountain View (north of San Jose). Sitting in the sun, getting tan by the swimming pool I was reading and dog-earing one of those go-to-Europe-on-a-budget books. It was my dream to go to Tuscany that fall. I was going to stay at hostiles, take a backpack and sleeping bag, and experience several countries. But my boyfriend announced that if I left on a trip while he had to work he wouldn’t be there when I returned. So, I changed my plans and opted for graduate school to get a master’s degree in English (Creative Writing). Europe was put on the back burner.
Decades later, I am here on the South Shore living my life as an author writing and promoting my health-cookbook Healing Powers Series. So, this week feeling a bit overwhelmed (after cat's dental surgery, bed meltdown, waiting for new mattress, and regretting not taking the Alaska getaway due to a hurricane-force storm) I ponder, “If I can’t goon a trip, I can bring a treat with European flair to me." And I may just go ahead and book an adventure to Seattle-Victoria, Canada as a late Thanksgiving present to me.Hot Turkey and Provolone Sandwich 2 tablespoons European style butter 4 red onion slices 1⁄4 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped 4 tablespoon green bell peppers, chopped 2 sourdough rolls, split (whole grain preferred) 2 slices turkey (I used roasted turkey breast from Safeway deli.) 2 slices provolone cheese 1⁄2-1 cup spinach lettuce, chopped 3 Roma tomatoes, sliced 4 tablespoon black olives Extra virgin olive oil Red wine vinegar Ground black pepper In a frying pan melt butter and saute onion, mushrooms, and peppers. Put aside. Put bottom halves of rolls on parchment lined cookie sheet. Top each with turkey and cheese. Bake in 375 degree oven till cheese melts. Take out from oven and top each roll with lettuce, tomatoes, and onion mixture. Drizzle with olive oil and a splash of vinegar. Add a dash of pepper. Cut sandwiches diagonally. Serves two.Chunky Mashed Potatoes 4 medium red potatoes 1⁄2 cup 2 percent low-fat organic milk European style butter Chives, fresh In a saucepan boil potatoes. When tender put potatoes in bowl; mash. Add milk until consistency is smooth and chunky. Add butter to taste. Add chopped chives. Serves two.For dessert the plan is to savor a cup of gourmet Sugar and Spice flavored coffee and a square of dark chocolate while sitting in front of a freshly made fire and cozying up with the two dogs and cat while watching a film. True, it isn’t Rome (and the boyfriend is history) but this nontraditional “family-style” mini meal has its health perks. (I’ll save the second sandwich for the day after.) And there will be no gaining unwanted Turkey Day pounds. My plan is when I make my appearance at Barnes and Noble bookstore in Reno on Friday for a signing of my new book I will be able to fit in my size 4 skinny jeans. And that is going to be Thanksgiving for me.Motto: Things happen for a reason. If you’re thinking you should be somewhere else, maybe it’s time to rethink where you are and be thankful.– Cal Orey is an accomplished author and journalist. Her books include The Healing Powers series (Vinegar, Olive Oil, Chocolate, Honey, Coffee, and Tea) published by Kensington.
November 19, 2016
Superfoods Rx for Rural Living: Sunbelt and Rust Belt
Superfoods Rx for the Sunbelt and Rust BeltBy Cal Orey
Health challenges continue as America tries to find a better healthcare system.
But we are not powerless.
Self-care strategies for health can help us stay healthier. --Healing Powers Series journalist-author
Discover the healing powers of foods to use in the Stroke Belt and Rust Belt and health challenges of rural living.
Did you know folks living in the southeastern United States called the "Stroke Belt" are at greater risk for stroke and stroke deaths, than anywhere else in the nation? The Stroke Belt states include Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. So, why exactly is this region a target for frightening strokes, anyhow?
A study, published online in May 2014’s Annals of Neurology, tracked more than 30,000 Americans aged 45 or older for four years to monitor signs of stroke.
The findings: More than 56 percent were from Stroke Belt states. The southeastern risk factors include the challenges of rural living, socioeconomics and education. Also, the scourge of high blood pressure and diabetes are triggers, too. But people in other states including the Rust Belt are not immune. Read on to find out what you can do to lower your risk of developing a stroke.
So, What Is Stroke, Anyhow?
The same thing that causes a heart attack may bring on a stroke. “It can be a narrowing of a blood vessel in the brain or a blood clot,” explains cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, M.D. “High blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke—more than a heart attack.”
The sobering statistics, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), include:
* Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death, killing more than 129,000 people a year.
* Stroke is the No. 3 cause of death for women and No. 5 cause of death for men.
* 80% of strokes can be prevented.
Here are the things, including diet and lifestyle strategies that may help you lower your risk of experiencing a stroke in your life time.
Coffee, the #1 Anti-Stroke Superfood
People of all ages have strokes. But the older you are, the greater your risk for stroke. The odds of having a stroke, notes the AHA, more than doubles for each decade of life after age 55. But coffee drinkers, like me, who aren’t getting any younger, may be pleasantly surprised that their daily cup of Joe could be of help. No, drinking coffee is not the silver bullet but it can help you to put an anti-stroke package together. By drinking antioxidant rich coffee in moderation it will help you to feel energized so you’re more likely to get a move on and exercise regularly. That means, both exercise and revving up your metabolism will help you to maintain your ideal weight which can help you to keep your blood pressure down. Also, if you take a “coffee break” it will help you to rest and relax—two keys to help you chill and keep you more balanced as well as focused so problem solving can easier and not lead to losing your cool. But there’s more.
Other Stroke-Fighting Foods
While drinking coffee in moderation (forego the syrups, sugar, and whip) can certainly help you to lower your risk of having a stroke, there are other superfoods you should know about, too.
Chocolate—Past research by Harvard researchers has linked cocoa flavanols to improved brain blood flow. Cocoa compounds show promise for future potential for debilitating brain conditions including stroke.
Honey—contains oligosaccharides—good for you antioxidants like in chocolate—which may help reduce blood pressure. But that’s not all. Consuming honey before bedtime is heart health, because it reduces the release of adrenaline, a catecholamine that raises blood pressure and heart rate. Better sleep can help you lower your blood pressure.
Olive Oil—Studies show that a daily intake of olive oil lowers the risk of heart disease of all kinds, including heart attack, like its fellow superfoods honey, chocolate, and coffee. Olive oil has been shown to thin the blood, lower the blood pressure, and regulate cholesterol. And that’s not all…
More Ways To Prevent A Stroke
One doctor in Doctors' Orders (by Cal Orey, published by Kensington) dishes out these health smart things to try that may help lower the risk of developing a stroke, despite your age, gender, or locale.Keep your blood pressure down. You can control hypertension in many ways: diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes.Get essential fatty acids—such as omega-3s to prevent plaque rupture. This nutrition can aid in lowering blood pressure and is found in certain fish, fish oils, and flaxseed. These “good fats” help lower LDL “bad” cholesterol and triglycerides and reduce platelet stickiness.Keep your weight down. Losing even 10 percent of your body weight can have a significant effect on lowering your blood pressure.Exercising regularly. An easy way to stay physical on a regular basis, which will help you to maintain your weight, is to do something aerobic that you enjoy, including walking, swimming, jogging, or using a treadmill.Don’t smoke. “Hypertensive smokers are three times more likely than nonsmokers to suffer stroke,” points out the good doctor. “Smoking constricts your blood vessels.”Own your anger. “Unresolved anger, high-stress lifestyle, and ‘workaholism’ can contribute to high blood pressure,” says the doctor. Try mental imagery, meditation, and prayer to counteract stress. The bottom line: While the Stroke Belt and Rust Belt states are at greater risk for stroke--it does not discriminate. The good news is, there are plenty of ways to prevent a stroke—including a nutrient-dense diet and healthful lifestyle—that may help you no matter where you live. For more information, log onto http://www.strokeassociation.org/idc/groups/stroke-public/@wcm/@hcm/@sta/documents/downloadable/ucm_462739.pdf . (Article includes an excerpt from Doctors' Orders by Cal Orey published by Kensington.)
Health challenges continue as America tries to find a better healthcare system.
But we are not powerless.
Self-care strategies for health can help us stay healthier. --Healing Powers Series journalist-author
Discover the healing powers of foods to use in the Stroke Belt and Rust Belt and health challenges of rural living.
Did you know folks living in the southeastern United States called the "Stroke Belt" are at greater risk for stroke and stroke deaths, than anywhere else in the nation? The Stroke Belt states include Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. So, why exactly is this region a target for frightening strokes, anyhow?
A study, published online in May 2014’s Annals of Neurology, tracked more than 30,000 Americans aged 45 or older for four years to monitor signs of stroke.
The findings: More than 56 percent were from Stroke Belt states. The southeastern risk factors include the challenges of rural living, socioeconomics and education. Also, the scourge of high blood pressure and diabetes are triggers, too. But people in other states including the Rust Belt are not immune. Read on to find out what you can do to lower your risk of developing a stroke.
So, What Is Stroke, Anyhow?
The same thing that causes a heart attack may bring on a stroke. “It can be a narrowing of a blood vessel in the brain or a blood clot,” explains cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, M.D. “High blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke—more than a heart attack.”
The sobering statistics, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), include:
* Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death, killing more than 129,000 people a year.
* Stroke is the No. 3 cause of death for women and No. 5 cause of death for men.
* 80% of strokes can be prevented.
Here are the things, including diet and lifestyle strategies that may help you lower your risk of experiencing a stroke in your life time.
Coffee, the #1 Anti-Stroke Superfood
People of all ages have strokes. But the older you are, the greater your risk for stroke. The odds of having a stroke, notes the AHA, more than doubles for each decade of life after age 55. But coffee drinkers, like me, who aren’t getting any younger, may be pleasantly surprised that their daily cup of Joe could be of help. No, drinking coffee is not the silver bullet but it can help you to put an anti-stroke package together. By drinking antioxidant rich coffee in moderation it will help you to feel energized so you’re more likely to get a move on and exercise regularly. That means, both exercise and revving up your metabolism will help you to maintain your ideal weight which can help you to keep your blood pressure down. Also, if you take a “coffee break” it will help you to rest and relax—two keys to help you chill and keep you more balanced as well as focused so problem solving can easier and not lead to losing your cool. But there’s more.
Other Stroke-Fighting Foods
While drinking coffee in moderation (forego the syrups, sugar, and whip) can certainly help you to lower your risk of having a stroke, there are other superfoods you should know about, too.
Chocolate—Past research by Harvard researchers has linked cocoa flavanols to improved brain blood flow. Cocoa compounds show promise for future potential for debilitating brain conditions including stroke.
Honey—contains oligosaccharides—good for you antioxidants like in chocolate—which may help reduce blood pressure. But that’s not all. Consuming honey before bedtime is heart health, because it reduces the release of adrenaline, a catecholamine that raises blood pressure and heart rate. Better sleep can help you lower your blood pressure.
Olive Oil—Studies show that a daily intake of olive oil lowers the risk of heart disease of all kinds, including heart attack, like its fellow superfoods honey, chocolate, and coffee. Olive oil has been shown to thin the blood, lower the blood pressure, and regulate cholesterol. And that’s not all…
More Ways To Prevent A Stroke
One doctor in Doctors' Orders (by Cal Orey, published by Kensington) dishes out these health smart things to try that may help lower the risk of developing a stroke, despite your age, gender, or locale.Keep your blood pressure down. You can control hypertension in many ways: diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes.Get essential fatty acids—such as omega-3s to prevent plaque rupture. This nutrition can aid in lowering blood pressure and is found in certain fish, fish oils, and flaxseed. These “good fats” help lower LDL “bad” cholesterol and triglycerides and reduce platelet stickiness.Keep your weight down. Losing even 10 percent of your body weight can have a significant effect on lowering your blood pressure.Exercising regularly. An easy way to stay physical on a regular basis, which will help you to maintain your weight, is to do something aerobic that you enjoy, including walking, swimming, jogging, or using a treadmill.Don’t smoke. “Hypertensive smokers are three times more likely than nonsmokers to suffer stroke,” points out the good doctor. “Smoking constricts your blood vessels.”Own your anger. “Unresolved anger, high-stress lifestyle, and ‘workaholism’ can contribute to high blood pressure,” says the doctor. Try mental imagery, meditation, and prayer to counteract stress. The bottom line: While the Stroke Belt and Rust Belt states are at greater risk for stroke--it does not discriminate. The good news is, there are plenty of ways to prevent a stroke—including a nutrient-dense diet and healthful lifestyle—that may help you no matter where you live. For more information, log onto http://www.strokeassociation.org/idc/groups/stroke-public/@wcm/@hcm/@sta/documents/downloadable/ucm_462739.pdf . (Article includes an excerpt from Doctors' Orders by Cal Orey published by Kensington.)
November 6, 2016
A Tribute to a White Owl
By Cal Orey
As an author-intuitive I often am hypersensitive to change, whether it be in people, seasons, lunar cycles or nature's wrath. It has been said that being able to see things can be a gift and a curse. I agree. But it doesn't make coping any easier...
A White Owl Told Me
Last night I let go of a dear best friend after I discovered I had been mislead. There wasn't a death, but there was wisdom which guided me to ending a relationship. Actually this person has been in my life for 30 years. That is one heck of a long time. Losing someone who knows you, gets you, can take an emotional toll on your soul. But my goal is to be strong, move forward, and not look back. The uncanny thing is, I got a warning just the other day. When I was walking my Aussie a white owl flew over us. At first I thought, "A good omen!" But when returning home I researched the meaning. It can mean death is coming or some people believe it also can be a good sign with many meanings, including good fortune.At first when my Zen cat was seen by the vet this week and a dental cleaning was scheduled, I decided the owl sign was linked to the loss of one tooth. The omen was finished. But still my mind wouldn't let go of the symbolic end notion. I thought about my dog--healthy and safe; same with my sibling and myself. But then I was hit by a sobering awakening. A friend of mine had not been honest with me--and I was duped (again). Once I tuned into the situation unfolding I got clarity. Change and loss was inevitable. I ended the relationship that was tainted with dishonesty and lack of respect. I treasure loyalty, perhaps that is why I love dogs.
Politics Spin Out of Control
Unless you are off the grid or live in a cave or on another planet, there is no way to escape the disharmony during pre-presidential election day. As an empath I can sense the anxiety, anger, fear, and confusion of people around the nation and globe. Whoever wins the election on Tuesday will not give us instant harmony. True, we will exhale that the mud slinging is over but it really hasn't even begun. I wrote on one site the words, "Enough! We are embarrassing ourselves as a nation." More than 100 likes and still spiking.
Fall Back, Fall is Here
And yes, we did lose an hour of shut-eye. On the upside, I woke up to seeing pine trees. No floodlight was on and it was a serene awakening. Next up, the Aussie and I enjoyed a morning walk to adapt to the light change. Due to the drought I don't foresee a lot of black ice in the near future but when it does occur (and it will), walking the pooch in the dark will not be an option. So yes, the early walk was refreshing.
Cabin Fever, Comfort Superfoods
It's been about one month that the resort pool has been down. As a devout swimmer this fact makes me frustrated. To try and stay active I've been walking the dog, raking pine needles, and vacuuming Aussie hairs...Today, to the treadmill. I'm sure one day my favorite oasis in the fall and winter will reopen but for now it's finding other ways to achieve that "endolphin" fix I crave so badly.
And on that note, baking cranberry scones, brewing a pot of premium tea, and savoring the gifts of autumn are on my agenda this Sunday. As I do these things it will help deal with the fact that I cannot control change, whether it's losing a loved one or political chaos.
But I can take charge of how I react to it. Today, will be a calm, relaxing and productive Sunday despite of what changes take place. And as the nature guide in Anchorage said to me during "hurricane-force" winds: "It's all good" --and from his perspective it was fine.
As an author-intuitive I often am hypersensitive to change, whether it be in people, seasons, lunar cycles or nature's wrath. It has been said that being able to see things can be a gift and a curse. I agree. But it doesn't make coping any easier...
A White Owl Told Me
Last night I let go of a dear best friend after I discovered I had been mislead. There wasn't a death, but there was wisdom which guided me to ending a relationship. Actually this person has been in my life for 30 years. That is one heck of a long time. Losing someone who knows you, gets you, can take an emotional toll on your soul. But my goal is to be strong, move forward, and not look back. The uncanny thing is, I got a warning just the other day. When I was walking my Aussie a white owl flew over us. At first I thought, "A good omen!" But when returning home I researched the meaning. It can mean death is coming or some people believe it also can be a good sign with many meanings, including good fortune.At first when my Zen cat was seen by the vet this week and a dental cleaning was scheduled, I decided the owl sign was linked to the loss of one tooth. The omen was finished. But still my mind wouldn't let go of the symbolic end notion. I thought about my dog--healthy and safe; same with my sibling and myself. But then I was hit by a sobering awakening. A friend of mine had not been honest with me--and I was duped (again). Once I tuned into the situation unfolding I got clarity. Change and loss was inevitable. I ended the relationship that was tainted with dishonesty and lack of respect. I treasure loyalty, perhaps that is why I love dogs.
Politics Spin Out of Control
Unless you are off the grid or live in a cave or on another planet, there is no way to escape the disharmony during pre-presidential election day. As an empath I can sense the anxiety, anger, fear, and confusion of people around the nation and globe. Whoever wins the election on Tuesday will not give us instant harmony. True, we will exhale that the mud slinging is over but it really hasn't even begun. I wrote on one site the words, "Enough! We are embarrassing ourselves as a nation." More than 100 likes and still spiking.
Fall Back, Fall is Here
And yes, we did lose an hour of shut-eye. On the upside, I woke up to seeing pine trees. No floodlight was on and it was a serene awakening. Next up, the Aussie and I enjoyed a morning walk to adapt to the light change. Due to the drought I don't foresee a lot of black ice in the near future but when it does occur (and it will), walking the pooch in the dark will not be an option. So yes, the early walk was refreshing.
Cabin Fever, Comfort Superfoods
It's been about one month that the resort pool has been down. As a devout swimmer this fact makes me frustrated. To try and stay active I've been walking the dog, raking pine needles, and vacuuming Aussie hairs...Today, to the treadmill. I'm sure one day my favorite oasis in the fall and winter will reopen but for now it's finding other ways to achieve that "endolphin" fix I crave so badly.
And on that note, baking cranberry scones, brewing a pot of premium tea, and savoring the gifts of autumn are on my agenda this Sunday. As I do these things it will help deal with the fact that I cannot control change, whether it's losing a loved one or political chaos. But I can take charge of how I react to it. Today, will be a calm, relaxing and productive Sunday despite of what changes take place. And as the nature guide in Anchorage said to me during "hurricane-force" winds: "It's all good" --and from his perspective it was fine.
October 29, 2016
Goodbye Simon & Seth, My Heart and Soul Are Still with You Two
The Hottest Immune Boosters for Autumn Colds
By Cal Orey,The Writing Gourmet
Italian Wedding Soup recipe in Vinegar, 3 book of Healing Power Series
Revised and Updated:
'Tis the season for changing tree colors, changing temperatures, and ah-choo! colds and flus. It happened. I recall working like a worker bee on proofing my forthcoming book, The Healing Powers of Honey (Kensington, October 2011)...and new editions for olive oil and vinegar happened as did the coffee and tea books which followed.
I recall during my Woman's World magazine columnist days, that I penned an article about boosting the immune system in the fall and what foods can help you to do just that. Naturally, nutrient-rich edibles, right?
This time around, late October after a roller coaster week, instead of sitting in bed (with my two cuddly canines--Simon and Seth whom have passed; I am with Zen my kitty and Skye the Aussie). Drinking water--lots of bottled water...And did I mention all-natural orange juice? The resort pool is down for one month and I've got a terrible case of cabin fever. But yesterday I went to the treadmill; today raked pine needles, and cleaned the deck from the last storm.
Worse, I was ordered by the powers above to lose my pricey and precious leather love seat and matching chair I placed on the deck to give it a Mediterranean appeal. It was reddish brown on a brown freshly painted deck. Golden throws for a cozy look (my senior Brittany's favorite). It doesn't get better. Both my Brittanys, Simon and Seth cuddled with me and each other on those pieces of furniture for 12 years. So sad, I came down with a case of love sickness. I feel aches, depressed, and a sore throat that comes and goes. When the men hauled away the furniture with a sentimental flair, it felt like they were taking away a big chunk of my life, part of my life with my fur kids. It's all gone. The deck is now sterile.Ironically, tacky beach umbrellas decorated with Christmas lights, big boats, flood lights, plastic patio furniture, RVs, and broken fences dot the Old Tahoe-style homes. Dazed and confused. Of course I'll get over the loss (again) and deal with the bare deck (a few wooden benches and black iron bistro chairs remain for now) but the principle of stripping the cozy vibe just seems unjust. But I will survive.
Pampering time is in order since I was rudely reminded of loss and change. That means movies, movies, and movies. Hot chicken vegetable noodle soup, more orange juice, water, tea, honey, and my healthy critters. (Are they next to go? I'm feeling vulnerable and fear the unknown.) For tonight, we're safe. Live in the moment. I am right where I am supposed to be. These are my favorite fall immune boosters for getting well faster.
By Cal Orey,The Writing Gourmet
Italian Wedding Soup recipe in Vinegar, 3 book of Healing Power Series
Revised and Updated:
'Tis the season for changing tree colors, changing temperatures, and ah-choo! colds and flus. It happened. I recall working like a worker bee on proofing my forthcoming book, The Healing Powers of Honey (Kensington, October 2011)...and new editions for olive oil and vinegar happened as did the coffee and tea books which followed.
I recall during my Woman's World magazine columnist days, that I penned an article about boosting the immune system in the fall and what foods can help you to do just that. Naturally, nutrient-rich edibles, right?
This time around, late October after a roller coaster week, instead of sitting in bed (with my two cuddly canines--Simon and Seth whom have passed; I am with Zen my kitty and Skye the Aussie). Drinking water--lots of bottled water...And did I mention all-natural orange juice? The resort pool is down for one month and I've got a terrible case of cabin fever. But yesterday I went to the treadmill; today raked pine needles, and cleaned the deck from the last storm.
Worse, I was ordered by the powers above to lose my pricey and precious leather love seat and matching chair I placed on the deck to give it a Mediterranean appeal. It was reddish brown on a brown freshly painted deck. Golden throws for a cozy look (my senior Brittany's favorite). It doesn't get better. Both my Brittanys, Simon and Seth cuddled with me and each other on those pieces of furniture for 12 years. So sad, I came down with a case of love sickness. I feel aches, depressed, and a sore throat that comes and goes. When the men hauled away the furniture with a sentimental flair, it felt like they were taking away a big chunk of my life, part of my life with my fur kids. It's all gone. The deck is now sterile.Ironically, tacky beach umbrellas decorated with Christmas lights, big boats, flood lights, plastic patio furniture, RVs, and broken fences dot the Old Tahoe-style homes. Dazed and confused. Of course I'll get over the loss (again) and deal with the bare deck (a few wooden benches and black iron bistro chairs remain for now) but the principle of stripping the cozy vibe just seems unjust. But I will survive.Pampering time is in order since I was rudely reminded of loss and change. That means movies, movies, and movies. Hot chicken vegetable noodle soup, more orange juice, water, tea, honey, and my healthy critters. (Are they next to go? I'm feeling vulnerable and fear the unknown.) For tonight, we're safe. Live in the moment. I am right where I am supposed to be. These are my favorite fall immune boosters for getting well faster.
October 26, 2016
I Saw Hurricane Matthew from the West Coast
Seeing the
Atlantic Seaboard
Superstorm
While Dodging the Bering Sea Hurricane-Force Winds
By Cal Orey
Hurricane-Force storm on the West Coast was foreshadow for the Gulf State/Atlantic SeaboardIn the 2016 January Oracle 20/20 issue, I forecasted what ended up reality early October. I wrote, “The Gulf States, including Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and the Atlantic seaboard are potential targets (not to forget the West Coast near Southern California to the Baja)) may be facing fierce hurricanes with fierce water challenges…certain events will seem familiar because of repeat historical happenings.” And then the prediction came true in the fall.
As we watched the horrific Hurricane Matthew, the first category 5 since 2007 Hurricane Felix, the superstorm created water challenges (heavy rainfall, flooding, storm surges), land erosion, infrastructure damage, and deaths. On early October 8, Matthew hit the coast of Georgia and South Carolina, bringing heavy rain and extremely strong winds. The Hurricane left 478,000 across Georgia and South Carolina without power. The hurricane wreaked havoc on Florida, Georgia and up the Eastern Seaboard, and knowledge of past hurricanes haunted me. My sister was in Camille which hit Biloxi, Mississippi. I wrote about Andrew and Ike, and I was in Hawaii a few months after Iniki where I could see the post-destruction to homes, people and their pets. Matthew made history, too, much like in the late 1800s when a hurricane hit the Atlantic Seaboard. While I live in Northern California—I do get and have experienced the anticipation of evacuation, rain, flooding, flash floods, storm surge and devastation of infrastructure, homes, and lives. And I saw it months before it happened.
Before Hurricane Matthew the “Monster Storm” HitAfter the "hurricane-force" Bering Sea 100 M.P.H. winds and storm helped me decide to cancel a booked Anchorage, Alaska trip for a Barnes and Noble book signing and nature tour (the winding road was flooded), I thought a nice, warm place with Southern hospitality would be a treat. I almost booked an early fall trip to Savannah Georgia. But I tuned into my sixth sense and just kept the funds with the airline for a future adventure. And I'm glad I did follow my instincts but am on edge because of the people who are in prepare and wait mode. I can feel their fear of the unknown after evacuating Angora Fire and surviving the Loma Prieta 7.1 deadly quake near the San Andrea Fault.
Past Atlantic Storms in the 20th CenturyI am no stranger to viewing hurricanes in the Gulf States or Atlantic Seaboard. I will never forget Neil Tenzer, DVM, of Miami, Florida, the Sunshine State, telling me about Hurricane Andrew’s fury before it arrived on August 25, 1992, with winds of up to 150 mph. Amid the chaos of his family putting shutters on the windows and gathering canned food and candles. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this category 4 hurricane caused 58 deaths and approximately $27 billion in damage. A former North Carolina resident agrees. She was in the path of Hugo as the hurricane headed toward Charlotte in 1989. Hurricane Hugo passed directly over Charleston, South Carolina, on September 21, as a category 5 storm with wind speeds in excess of 135 mph and a storm surge of nearly 20 feet. Hugo caused 57 deaths on the U.S. mainland (mostly in North and South Carolina) and 29 deaths in the U.S. Virgin Islands, according to NOAA records. Total damage: $9 billion.
Now in the 21st CenturyAlthough not a Louisiana Katrina, familiar images of Hurricane Sandy which affected New York City, severe flooding became a reality this autumn in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. On early October 8, Matthew hit the coast of Georgia and South Carolina, bringing heavy rain and extremely strong winds. The Hurricane left 478,000 across Georgia and South Carolina without power. All four states had declared a state of emergency: Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina—where the hurricane made landfall. These states were hard hit with flooding but the Carolinas got the worst of water destruction left behind by Hurricane Matthew. There were more than two dozen deaths due to Hurricane Matthew. And Hurricane season is not over until November 30. The West Coast Is Not Immune to StormsIronically, the West Coast in mid-October is currently being hit by a strong Pacific Northwest storm. Hurricane-force winds, power outages, down tree branches, ponding on roads in the Sierra, and brush fires are to be expected—like the September Alaskan storm that spooked me. It will be less severe than Hurricane Matthew-- that I as an intuitive and remote viewer--and people in the Atlantic region will not forget.
In the 2016 Oracle 20/20 Earth Changes January article I also added these words: “As the Earth rocks and rolls, the drought in Western United States will get relief from heavy rainfall up and down the coast…Some surreal-type events may surprise people in the…Gulf States, including historically warmer temperatures throughout the year, not to exclude flooding from different events…weather forecasters and seismologists will forecast surreal “biblical” events but often times they will fizzle.“Certain events will seem familiar because of repeat historical happenings, from floods to quakes. Despite the upheaval, as always, collective awareness will help humanity to bond on Earth while the strong survive as life goes on.”
Hurricane-Force storm on the West Coast was foreshadow for the Gulf State/Atlantic SeaboardIn the 2016 January Oracle 20/20 issue, I forecasted what ended up reality early October. I wrote, “The Gulf States, including Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and the Atlantic seaboard are potential targets (not to forget the West Coast near Southern California to the Baja)) may be facing fierce hurricanes with fierce water challenges…certain events will seem familiar because of repeat historical happenings.” And then the prediction came true in the fall.As we watched the horrific Hurricane Matthew, the first category 5 since 2007 Hurricane Felix, the superstorm created water challenges (heavy rainfall, flooding, storm surges), land erosion, infrastructure damage, and deaths. On early October 8, Matthew hit the coast of Georgia and South Carolina, bringing heavy rain and extremely strong winds. The Hurricane left 478,000 across Georgia and South Carolina without power. The hurricane wreaked havoc on Florida, Georgia and up the Eastern Seaboard, and knowledge of past hurricanes haunted me. My sister was in Camille which hit Biloxi, Mississippi. I wrote about Andrew and Ike, and I was in Hawaii a few months after Iniki where I could see the post-destruction to homes, people and their pets. Matthew made history, too, much like in the late 1800s when a hurricane hit the Atlantic Seaboard. While I live in Northern California—I do get and have experienced the anticipation of evacuation, rain, flooding, flash floods, storm surge and devastation of infrastructure, homes, and lives. And I saw it months before it happened.
Before Hurricane Matthew the “Monster Storm” HitAfter the "hurricane-force" Bering Sea 100 M.P.H. winds and storm helped me decide to cancel a booked Anchorage, Alaska trip for a Barnes and Noble book signing and nature tour (the winding road was flooded), I thought a nice, warm place with Southern hospitality would be a treat. I almost booked an early fall trip to Savannah Georgia. But I tuned into my sixth sense and just kept the funds with the airline for a future adventure. And I'm glad I did follow my instincts but am on edge because of the people who are in prepare and wait mode. I can feel their fear of the unknown after evacuating Angora Fire and surviving the Loma Prieta 7.1 deadly quake near the San Andrea Fault.
Past Atlantic Storms in the 20th CenturyI am no stranger to viewing hurricanes in the Gulf States or Atlantic Seaboard. I will never forget Neil Tenzer, DVM, of Miami, Florida, the Sunshine State, telling me about Hurricane Andrew’s fury before it arrived on August 25, 1992, with winds of up to 150 mph. Amid the chaos of his family putting shutters on the windows and gathering canned food and candles. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this category 4 hurricane caused 58 deaths and approximately $27 billion in damage. A former North Carolina resident agrees. She was in the path of Hugo as the hurricane headed toward Charlotte in 1989. Hurricane Hugo passed directly over Charleston, South Carolina, on September 21, as a category 5 storm with wind speeds in excess of 135 mph and a storm surge of nearly 20 feet. Hugo caused 57 deaths on the U.S. mainland (mostly in North and South Carolina) and 29 deaths in the U.S. Virgin Islands, according to NOAA records. Total damage: $9 billion.
Now in the 21st CenturyAlthough not a Louisiana Katrina, familiar images of Hurricane Sandy which affected New York City, severe flooding became a reality this autumn in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. On early October 8, Matthew hit the coast of Georgia and South Carolina, bringing heavy rain and extremely strong winds. The Hurricane left 478,000 across Georgia and South Carolina without power. All four states had declared a state of emergency: Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina—where the hurricane made landfall. These states were hard hit with flooding but the Carolinas got the worst of water destruction left behind by Hurricane Matthew. There were more than two dozen deaths due to Hurricane Matthew. And Hurricane season is not over until November 30. The West Coast Is Not Immune to StormsIronically, the West Coast in mid-October is currently being hit by a strong Pacific Northwest storm. Hurricane-force winds, power outages, down tree branches, ponding on roads in the Sierra, and brush fires are to be expected—like the September Alaskan storm that spooked me. It will be less severe than Hurricane Matthew-- that I as an intuitive and remote viewer--and people in the Atlantic region will not forget.
In the 2016 Oracle 20/20 Earth Changes January article I also added these words: “As the Earth rocks and rolls, the drought in Western United States will get relief from heavy rainfall up and down the coast…Some surreal-type events may surprise people in the…Gulf States, including historically warmer temperatures throughout the year, not to exclude flooding from different events…weather forecasters and seismologists will forecast surreal “biblical” events but often times they will fizzle.“Certain events will seem familiar because of repeat historical happenings, from floods to quakes. Despite the upheaval, as always, collective awareness will help humanity to bond on Earth while the strong survive as life goes on.”
Pumpkin Scones and Soup for the Pumpkin Season
By Cal Orey
The holiday season and 2017 is coming. I feel it in the air, in my neighborhood, on the streets, and in my heart and spirit. We're coming into a new year. My Earth Changes New Year predictions for Oracle 20-20 magazine will be published January 1st. Ironically, while I can forecast global quakes, when it comes to my own financial future (I flunked math) it's all fuzzy like a blizzard whiteout. So, I admit it. Recently, I did ring up a few friends-- visionaries. The outcome: I'm over read. I need to chill and let the wheel of fortune spin...
Speaking of the future, I remember 1999--Y2K. In retrospect, I can laugh out loud. During that time, however, I spun out of control. I played into what everyone thought was going to happen: The end of the computer world as we knew it. I begged all my editors to pay me before 2000--so I could cash out just in case all of the bank computers failed. I rushed to Mr. Computer Doctor who was sleep deprived from all of his work but he upgraded my computer so it wouldn't fail. But fate worked against him and beating the ticking clock. It crashed.Meanwhile, I stuffed my pantry with canned food, bottled water, protein bars, crackers, and essential emergency foods galore. I was ready in case the world was going to slide back in time to the pioneer days. On New Year's Eve, I went to bed early with my two senior orange and white senior and wise furry critters and turned on the TV. I thought I would see each country, one by one, go down. Poof! All gone. But nothing huge happened. I was relieved. I was embarrassed. Life went on...and here I am many books later as well as the proud author of the Healing Powers Series. (Next up TEA and currently in production.)
'Tis the season to brew a nice cup of tea and bake a batch of pumpkin scones. It's a nice way to ease me and you into this New Year's promise. The scone is a popular British bread that is quick to make, served with tea, and also enjoyed in other countries around the world. A dropped scone is easier to make than other varieties and it tastes just as good. And the European touch I like to use comes from using European Style butter (creamy and rich), Mediterranean Sea Salt, dark chocolate, olive oil--and keeping the portion smaller than larger.
European-Style Pumpkin Scones
3 1/2 cups 100% all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar (I did use granulated) 2 teaspoons allspice 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda a dash of Mediterranean Sea Salt
1/4 cup European Style butter
1 cup pumpkin puree 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 brown egg
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, salt, and spice. Add chunks of butter (sliced in small squares). In another bowl combine pumpkin, milk, and egg and stir till a dough-like mixture forms. (I used my hands.) Drop large spoonfuls onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sugar or Mediterranean Sea Salt or both (optional). Bake till brown and crusty, about 12 to 14 minutes. Makes 12.
Italian Wedding Soup Recipe in the NEW
The Healing Powers of Vinegar, 3rd edition
wherever books/ebooks are soldThe first scone I tasted was plain, warm, and had a refreshing texture--a change of flavor from all those sweets. To enhance a warm scone for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, try herb butter (just a small amount). Mix a teaspoon with a dash of fresh basil and parsley. Or try drizzling the scone with a bit of oil--garlic or rosemary.As I anticipate making the first fire in late fall, my young-ish two four-leggers sleep. I'm glad I made these scones before and will do it again this week. They are a new beginning for me, and perhaps you, too, to bring in the New Year with good food, less sweets--except quality gourmet dark chocolate--and good vibes for another decade that promises the best and worst of times, with respect to Charles Dickens.
For more recipes to pair with scones or scone recipes--turn to the Healing Powers Series (click and find all the bookstores where you can get these in ebook/paperback/mass market formats).
The holiday season and 2017 is coming. I feel it in the air, in my neighborhood, on the streets, and in my heart and spirit. We're coming into a new year. My Earth Changes New Year predictions for Oracle 20-20 magazine will be published January 1st. Ironically, while I can forecast global quakes, when it comes to my own financial future (I flunked math) it's all fuzzy like a blizzard whiteout. So, I admit it. Recently, I did ring up a few friends-- visionaries. The outcome: I'm over read. I need to chill and let the wheel of fortune spin...
Speaking of the future, I remember 1999--Y2K. In retrospect, I can laugh out loud. During that time, however, I spun out of control. I played into what everyone thought was going to happen: The end of the computer world as we knew it. I begged all my editors to pay me before 2000--so I could cash out just in case all of the bank computers failed. I rushed to Mr. Computer Doctor who was sleep deprived from all of his work but he upgraded my computer so it wouldn't fail. But fate worked against him and beating the ticking clock. It crashed.Meanwhile, I stuffed my pantry with canned food, bottled water, protein bars, crackers, and essential emergency foods galore. I was ready in case the world was going to slide back in time to the pioneer days. On New Year's Eve, I went to bed early with my two senior orange and white senior and wise furry critters and turned on the TV. I thought I would see each country, one by one, go down. Poof! All gone. But nothing huge happened. I was relieved. I was embarrassed. Life went on...and here I am many books later as well as the proud author of the Healing Powers Series. (Next up TEA and currently in production.)
'Tis the season to brew a nice cup of tea and bake a batch of pumpkin scones. It's a nice way to ease me and you into this New Year's promise. The scone is a popular British bread that is quick to make, served with tea, and also enjoyed in other countries around the world. A dropped scone is easier to make than other varieties and it tastes just as good. And the European touch I like to use comes from using European Style butter (creamy and rich), Mediterranean Sea Salt, dark chocolate, olive oil--and keeping the portion smaller than larger.
European-Style Pumpkin Scones
3 1/2 cups 100% all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar (I did use granulated) 2 teaspoons allspice 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda a dash of Mediterranean Sea Salt
1/4 cup European Style butter
1 cup pumpkin puree 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 brown egg
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, salt, and spice. Add chunks of butter (sliced in small squares). In another bowl combine pumpkin, milk, and egg and stir till a dough-like mixture forms. (I used my hands.) Drop large spoonfuls onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sugar or Mediterranean Sea Salt or both (optional). Bake till brown and crusty, about 12 to 14 minutes. Makes 12.
Italian Wedding Soup Recipe in the NEWThe Healing Powers of Vinegar, 3rd edition
wherever books/ebooks are soldThe first scone I tasted was plain, warm, and had a refreshing texture--a change of flavor from all those sweets. To enhance a warm scone for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, try herb butter (just a small amount). Mix a teaspoon with a dash of fresh basil and parsley. Or try drizzling the scone with a bit of oil--garlic or rosemary.As I anticipate making the first fire in late fall, my young-ish two four-leggers sleep. I'm glad I made these scones before and will do it again this week. They are a new beginning for me, and perhaps you, too, to bring in the New Year with good food, less sweets--except quality gourmet dark chocolate--and good vibes for another decade that promises the best and worst of times, with respect to Charles Dickens.
For more recipes to pair with scones or scone recipes--turn to the Healing Powers Series (click and find all the bookstores where you can get these in ebook/paperback/mass market formats).
October 25, 2016
Vinegar Powers Does It Again! Three Times is a Charm
By Cal Orey
The Healing Powers Of Vinegar by Cal Orey
On kobo.com here are the numbers...
3 in Nonfiction, Health ,Well Being, Health, Alternative, Holistic Health,Naturopathy70 in Nonfiction, Food, Drink, Healthy Cooking3 in Nonfiction, Food & Drink, Healthy Cooking, Natural Foods
With a New Foreword by Dr. Will Clower, CEO Mediterranean Wellness
“A practical, health-oriented book that everyone who wants to stay healthy and live longer should read.” —Patricia Bragg, N.D., Ph.D., author of Apple Cider Vinegar“The essential book on vinegar—the number-one superfood of all time!” —Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., author of The Fat Flush PlanFrom Folk Medicine to 21st-Century Favorite—Discover the Amazing Powers of Vinegar!Revised and updated, this comprehensive book draws on the latest scientific studies and interviews with top health researchers to reveal how apple cider and red wine vinegars—as well as balsamic, fruit, rice, and herb-infused vinegars—can help you stay healthy. You’ll also find proven home health cures, innovative cosmetic secrets, lively anecdotes, and environmentally friendly household hints—from making countertops sparkle to cleaning up kids and pets.Take advantage of vinegar’s natural therapeutic, antioxidant, and culinary virtues as this 5,000-year-old healer evolves in new uses and products—from sipping vinegars to home-cooked foods.Learn how vinegar helps lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, and bone loss.Discover how vinegar’s acetic acid kills bacteria, and may help prevent tuberculosis and combat antibiotic-resistant superbugs.Create home cures to treat allergies, arthritis, toothaches, sunburn, swimmer’s ear, sore throat, and other pesky ailments.…and discover much more in this invaluable resource to help you slim down, shape up, and enhance longevity!“Vinegar is right there in your cupboard—waiting for you to open its health properties for you and your family. Cal Orey’s book can show you how.” --Dr. Will Clower, CEO Mediterranean Wellness
The Healing Powers Of Vinegar by Cal Orey
On kobo.com here are the numbers...
3 in Nonfiction, Health ,Well Being, Health, Alternative, Holistic Health,Naturopathy70 in Nonfiction, Food, Drink, Healthy Cooking3 in Nonfiction, Food & Drink, Healthy Cooking, Natural Foods
With a New Foreword by Dr. Will Clower, CEO Mediterranean Wellness
“A practical, health-oriented book that everyone who wants to stay healthy and live longer should read.” —Patricia Bragg, N.D., Ph.D., author of Apple Cider Vinegar“The essential book on vinegar—the number-one superfood of all time!” —Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., author of The Fat Flush PlanFrom Folk Medicine to 21st-Century Favorite—Discover the Amazing Powers of Vinegar!Revised and updated, this comprehensive book draws on the latest scientific studies and interviews with top health researchers to reveal how apple cider and red wine vinegars—as well as balsamic, fruit, rice, and herb-infused vinegars—can help you stay healthy. You’ll also find proven home health cures, innovative cosmetic secrets, lively anecdotes, and environmentally friendly household hints—from making countertops sparkle to cleaning up kids and pets.Take advantage of vinegar’s natural therapeutic, antioxidant, and culinary virtues as this 5,000-year-old healer evolves in new uses and products—from sipping vinegars to home-cooked foods.Learn how vinegar helps lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, and bone loss.Discover how vinegar’s acetic acid kills bacteria, and may help prevent tuberculosis and combat antibiotic-resistant superbugs.Create home cures to treat allergies, arthritis, toothaches, sunburn, swimmer’s ear, sore throat, and other pesky ailments.…and discover much more in this invaluable resource to help you slim down, shape up, and enhance longevity!“Vinegar is right there in your cupboard—waiting for you to open its health properties for you and your family. Cal Orey’s book can show you how.” --Dr. Will Clower, CEO Mediterranean Wellness
October 19, 2016
Thoughts from the Healing Powers Series Author
By Cal Orey
Here I sit in the cozy waterbed with the kitty... Thinking about things, past, present, and future.
Reno Barnes and Noble
Just finished talking with a friend about the Anchorage, Alaska Barnes and Noble signing that crashed because of the "hurricane-force" winds and Bering Sea storm. Yes, I'm still sad but...when a tour guide guy named "Lake" told me I was the only one booked on the nature tour (on the flooded road) and said: "It's all good", and rare wind shear, smaller aircraft was in the weather report--I just couldn't go forward. These were signs from Mother Nature for me to cancel and put the flight funds into a safe box for another book-related trip, whether it's a convention, research or...another affair with Canada--Victoria is calling my name.
Aussie gets pampered on the 20th
Tomorrow it's off to Reno, Nevada for a book signing linking to the new release of VINEGAR, third edition. I'm not sure what to expect. These signings can be big turn outs to one-on-one talks, "Did you get your vinegar book?" I've had the pleasure to experience both. It is what it is. I will bring gift bags, leave the Aussie at home (bath time for my prince), and simply go with the flow. Actually, Reno to me means the airport but Thursday it will just be a day trip. And I did invite a guest from WeOlive.
WA Barnes and Noble, this man purchased the entire
book series for his wife--an English professor
Mission to show vinegar is versatile in
cooking and baking--not just for
Easter eggs and salads!Yesterday, I took the plunge. The only resort pool locals are allowed to swim in? It's down for one month. So, I went to another swimming place. Not fun. The humidity and mold on the "bubble" were pesky reminders that this swimming pool needs help. But I did get my "endolphin" high. It was kind of like choosing between Trump and Clinton. (No, I will not go there. I wish for a power outage tonight. But it most likely will not happen. Our storm has passed.)
So, it's off to the hot tub and steam (this is still in working order), walking the pooch, and doing whatever needs to be done today before the 100 mile trip that isn't what the Alaska adventure promised. But then we don't always get what we want, do we... But yeah, we are right where we are supposed to be, as balanced people say. I believe it.
Here I sit in the cozy waterbed with the kitty... Thinking about things, past, present, and future.
Reno Barnes and NobleJust finished talking with a friend about the Anchorage, Alaska Barnes and Noble signing that crashed because of the "hurricane-force" winds and Bering Sea storm. Yes, I'm still sad but...when a tour guide guy named "Lake" told me I was the only one booked on the nature tour (on the flooded road) and said: "It's all good", and rare wind shear, smaller aircraft was in the weather report--I just couldn't go forward. These were signs from Mother Nature for me to cancel and put the flight funds into a safe box for another book-related trip, whether it's a convention, research or...another affair with Canada--Victoria is calling my name.
Aussie gets pampered on the 20thTomorrow it's off to Reno, Nevada for a book signing linking to the new release of VINEGAR, third edition. I'm not sure what to expect. These signings can be big turn outs to one-on-one talks, "Did you get your vinegar book?" I've had the pleasure to experience both. It is what it is. I will bring gift bags, leave the Aussie at home (bath time for my prince), and simply go with the flow. Actually, Reno to me means the airport but Thursday it will just be a day trip. And I did invite a guest from WeOlive.
WA Barnes and Noble, this man purchased the entirebook series for his wife--an English professor
Mission to show vinegar is versatile incooking and baking--not just for
Easter eggs and salads!Yesterday, I took the plunge. The only resort pool locals are allowed to swim in? It's down for one month. So, I went to another swimming place. Not fun. The humidity and mold on the "bubble" were pesky reminders that this swimming pool needs help. But I did get my "endolphin" high. It was kind of like choosing between Trump and Clinton. (No, I will not go there. I wish for a power outage tonight. But it most likely will not happen. Our storm has passed.)
So, it's off to the hot tub and steam (this is still in working order), walking the pooch, and doing whatever needs to be done today before the 100 mile trip that isn't what the Alaska adventure promised. But then we don't always get what we want, do we... But yeah, we are right where we are supposed to be, as balanced people say. I believe it.
