JAMSGems4U My name is Sharron Long. I'm an author with 3 published cookbooks, a home schooling mom and a house parent at a Christian youth ranch. I'm interested in health and family related things. I write mostly recipes for folks with allergies. We've gone through various stages, so you'll have to check the individual recipe for what it covers. Check back often because I'm constantly adding to my recipes here! All recipes are cSharron Long and Adams Media.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Going to continue with detox
I've not seen any movement on the scale, but I'm feeling more energy (didn't fall asleep again last night in my chair -- watched the show all the way through with the family.) I also did something which would probably be "nothing" to most people, but I'm a very light sleeper. Last night I rolled all the way over from one side to the other without waking up. That's a big deal for me! So, I'm going to persist in this borax detox and try to eat better, too. I'm not feeling so bloated, but it isn't showing on the scale.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Fluoride toxicity & fatigue
Hi ya'll, As you know, I've been trying different natural remedies to try to help my BP. It has levelled off nicely at 135/73. I'm still really struggling with my energy levels though. It's gotten pretty bad...
I read about celiac, but after thinking about it and trying certain things this week; I just don't think that's it. Sure we react to some wheat -- but not all.
Then remembered something I'd read at EarthClinic.com about fluoride poisoning. I went and read some more and found that some soy and wheat are fertilized with cheap industrial fluoride waste! That would explain why sometimes we react and others we don't. Also, in a couple of articles they say that fibromyalgia IS fluoride poisoning! I certainly fit the profile... When I originally read the information, I wanted to wait to do the treatment because I'd started so many other things for my high BP. I wanted to see how I ended up feeling after being on this regimen for a couple of months. Overall, I'm better, but as I said, the fatigue is horrible.
I started the sea salt and borax (1/8 teaspoon each) detox yesterday. I had some immediate results, I think! I had quite a bit of *intestinal discomfort* last night and was up a lot during the night... I dropped 3#! ...and it certainly wasn't because of what I ate -- neither was it related to my discomfort. The only thing I can point to is the detox. I seem to have better energy this morning and that would NOT be consistent with how I slept. I would expect to be tired.
I'll keep you posted.
Blessings,
Sharron
I read about celiac, but after thinking about it and trying certain things this week; I just don't think that's it. Sure we react to some wheat -- but not all.
Then remembered something I'd read at EarthClinic.com about fluoride poisoning. I went and read some more and found that some soy and wheat are fertilized with cheap industrial fluoride waste! That would explain why sometimes we react and others we don't. Also, in a couple of articles they say that fibromyalgia IS fluoride poisoning! I certainly fit the profile... When I originally read the information, I wanted to wait to do the treatment because I'd started so many other things for my high BP. I wanted to see how I ended up feeling after being on this regimen for a couple of months. Overall, I'm better, but as I said, the fatigue is horrible.
I started the sea salt and borax (1/8 teaspoon each) detox yesterday. I had some immediate results, I think! I had quite a bit of *intestinal discomfort* last night and was up a lot during the night... I dropped 3#! ...and it certainly wasn't because of what I ate -- neither was it related to my discomfort. The only thing I can point to is the detox. I seem to have better energy this morning and that would NOT be consistent with how I slept. I would expect to be tired.
I'll keep you posted.
Blessings,
Sharron
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Harvest Salmon Casserole
Harvest Salmon Casserole
This is not dairy or egg free.
Serves 8
Cook about 1 pound of bacon in a medium sized skillet over medium heat until it is done. Break the pieces into 1" bites (this could be done before cooking with a pair if kitchen scissors.) Sprinkle the bacon across the bottom of a 9"x13"x2" pan.
Sprinkle about 1 cup flaked and boned smoked salmon over the bacon.
Cook 1 whole sweet onion, chopped, in about 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings over medium heat in the same skillet as the bacon. If you have fresh herbs on hand, add about 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs. I had basil, lemon thyme, oregano and chives. When the onions are cooked to translucent and just beginning to brown, pour them over the bacon.
Cook about 2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms in about 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in the skillet as before. Season lightly with lemon pepper. When they are cooked, put them over the onions in the baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium-low speed, mix 8 eggs with about 1/3 cup half and half. Add 2-8 ounce packages of cream cheese, 2 cups shredded zucchini (drained), 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan or asagio cheese, and about 1/2 tablespoon seasoning salt. Mix well and pour over the meat and veggies in the baking pan.
Bake the casserole in a 350 F oven for about 30 minutes, or until it is just setting up, then sprinkle about 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the casserole. Continue baking the casserole for about 10 more minutes or until it is set up and can be pierced with a knife and come out clean. If possible, let the casserole rest about 5 minutes before serving.
Enjoy!
PS: This would work just as well with cooked cubed chicken, turkey, sausage, etc. or even no extra meat at all. You could even leave out the bacon and add cooked broccoli and make it entirely meatless.
CSharron Long, Adams Media Corp, all rights reserved.
This is not dairy or egg free.
Serves 8
Cook about 1 pound of bacon in a medium sized skillet over medium heat until it is done. Break the pieces into 1" bites (this could be done before cooking with a pair if kitchen scissors.) Sprinkle the bacon across the bottom of a 9"x13"x2" pan.
Sprinkle about 1 cup flaked and boned smoked salmon over the bacon.
Cook 1 whole sweet onion, chopped, in about 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings over medium heat in the same skillet as the bacon. If you have fresh herbs on hand, add about 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs. I had basil, lemon thyme, oregano and chives. When the onions are cooked to translucent and just beginning to brown, pour them over the bacon.
Cook about 2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms in about 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in the skillet as before. Season lightly with lemon pepper. When they are cooked, put them over the onions in the baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium-low speed, mix 8 eggs with about 1/3 cup half and half. Add 2-8 ounce packages of cream cheese, 2 cups shredded zucchini (drained), 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan or asagio cheese, and about 1/2 tablespoon seasoning salt. Mix well and pour over the meat and veggies in the baking pan.
Bake the casserole in a 350 F oven for about 30 minutes, or until it is just setting up, then sprinkle about 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the casserole. Continue baking the casserole for about 10 more minutes or until it is set up and can be pierced with a knife and come out clean. If possible, let the casserole rest about 5 minutes before serving.
Enjoy!
PS: This would work just as well with cooked cubed chicken, turkey, sausage, etc. or even no extra meat at all. You could even leave out the bacon and add cooked broccoli and make it entirely meatless.
CSharron Long, Adams Media Corp, all rights reserved.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Potassium! & Smoked Salmon Mousse Spread
I've increased the potassium in my diet because all my reading says I need to if I have high blood pressure. When I was in the hospital back in May and June, I was very low in potassium and they fed me 3 huge pills of it 3 times a day.
I've started eating a lot more fruit because that is what is high in potassium... particularly bananas. The other day, I had a banana and some bologna (separately, not together -- ewww!) and slept better than I have for a while. I've been waking up every 45 minutes to 2 hours, tops. I didn't know if it was just a coincedence or had something to do with it, but yesterday, I ate the same snack before bed and slept for almost 3 - 3 hour stretches!
New Recipe: It can be gluten and wheat free if your fish is.
Smoked Salmon "Mousse" Spread
1/4 cup smoked salmon
, boned and flaked (check ingredients!)
1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Place all of the ingredients into a food processor (a blender won't work, trust me!), and process, gradually increasing speed until it is on "high." This will whip the cheese, making it light and fluffy. Serve on crackers or veggies. Makes about 8 servings.
c2008 Sharron Long, Adams Media Corp. all rights reserved.
I've started eating a lot more fruit because that is what is high in potassium... particularly bananas. The other day, I had a banana and some bologna (separately, not together -- ewww!) and slept better than I have for a while. I've been waking up every 45 minutes to 2 hours, tops. I didn't know if it was just a coincedence or had something to do with it, but yesterday, I ate the same snack before bed and slept for almost 3 - 3 hour stretches!
New Recipe: It can be gluten and wheat free if your fish is.
Smoked Salmon "Mousse" Spread
1/4 cup smoked salmon
, boned and flaked (check ingredients!)1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Place all of the ingredients into a food processor (a blender won't work, trust me!), and process, gradually increasing speed until it is on "high." This will whip the cheese, making it light and fluffy. Serve on crackers or veggies. Makes about 8 servings.
c2008 Sharron Long, Adams Media Corp. all rights reserved.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
More pretties, a salmon dip recipe, and great Blood pressure!
Hi,
Here's the latest "vintage-style" necklace set we've done. It is 16" long and the gemstones are hematite (gunmetal). It has aquamarine and clear crystals. I just love the fishy and the "clamshell" clamshells!
Also, my blood pressure was the best ever -- 133/72!! Woop Woop!!
Hubby caught another salmon -- that makes six as of tonight. It's been a real blessing since we've been so short on grocery money.
Here's another salmon recipe. It is gluten free:
Creamy salmon dip
2 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each), softened
about 1 cup cooked salmon, smoked
is great, but not required
is great, but not required1/2 cup montery jack cheese, shredded
about 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic, dried
1/2 tablespoon minced onion, dried
1/2 teaspoon dill, dried
1 teaspoon worchestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
(if the fish isn't already seasoned with it)
(if the fish isn't already seasoned with it)1/2 tablespoon lemon pepper
2 to 4 tablespoons cream or milk
Mix all of the above ingredients in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until they are smooth, adding more cream if necessary.
Spread the dip into an 8" square pan and top with an additional
1/2 cup shredded montery jack cheese.
Sprinkle the top with
dried parsely
and bake at 325 F for about 20 to 25 minutes or until it is heated through. Serve with celery sticks, rye crackers, etc.
Enjoy!
1/2 cup shredded montery jack cheese.
Sprinkle the top with
dried parsely
and bake at 325 F for about 20 to 25 minutes or until it is heated through. Serve with celery sticks, rye crackers, etc.
Enjoy!
cSharron Long 2008, author of Extreme Lo-Carb Cuisine, published by Adams Media Corp., available where books are sold.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Oooo Pretty!
I had some jewelry I needed to repair for a friend. One piece was an antique -- it had fire polished faceted round, ovals and rondelles as well as gemstones in it. Once I got done with the re-design, I liked it so much I just had to continue! This is the first piece that I designed after re-designing my friend's piece. It has royal blue 8mm fire polished rounds, crystal clear rondelles, beautiful big "amazonite" focal beads and genuine gemstone cat's eyes all around. It is 16" long. I think I'm going to post it up on EBay and see if I get any takers.
I also did a lemon yellow and golden topaz one, but the earrings are not put together yet. I'll post pics when it is done.
I love making jewelry :)
Sunday, September 14, 2008
No Sugar Added Apple Fritter Recipe
Oh Yum! My 10 year old said, "These remind me of the fair and 'elephant ears' only they are all apple-y and round."
Definitely NOT low carb, but they are no sugar added.
No Sugar Added Apple Fritter Recipe
This is definitely NOT gluten free.
In a large mixing bowl, combine:
3 1/2 cups, or about 5 small to medium sized apples, chopped & peeled, 1/4" to 1/2" dice
1/2 cup granulated fructose (honey would be great, just decrease the liquid by 1/4 cup)
2 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
In another bowl, combine:
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
Pour the milk and eggs into the flour and apple mixture, and mix the batter until it is combined.
Prepare a small bowl with:
3/4 cup granulated fructose
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Mix the cinnamon and fructose, and set them aside. Have ready a large platter or baking sheet lined with paper towels for cooling the fritters.
Heat some cooking fat about 2" deep to about 375F. Using 2 spoons, scoop up about 2 tablespoons of batter with one spoon. Use the second one to push the batter into the hot fat. Cook the fritters, a few at a time, turning them over when the bottoms are browned. Cooking time will be about 2 minutes for each batch. As each fritter comes out of the fat, drop it into the dish with the fructose and cinnamon, turning them using spoons. Transfer the coated fritters onto the paper towels to cool enough to handle. Continue in like manner until they are all cooked and coated.
Note: They have a tendency to not cook all the way through the middles if they are too big. Play with it and have fun!
Serve warm. Makes about 20 to 25 fritters.
c2008 Sharron Long
Definitely NOT low carb, but they are no sugar added.
No Sugar Added Apple Fritter Recipe
This is definitely NOT gluten free.
In a large mixing bowl, combine:
3 1/2 cups, or about 5 small to medium sized apples, chopped & peeled, 1/4" to 1/2" dice
1/2 cup granulated fructose (honey would be great, just decrease the liquid by 1/4 cup)
2 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
In another bowl, combine:
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
Pour the milk and eggs into the flour and apple mixture, and mix the batter until it is combined.
Prepare a small bowl with:
3/4 cup granulated fructose
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Mix the cinnamon and fructose, and set them aside. Have ready a large platter or baking sheet lined with paper towels for cooling the fritters.
Heat some cooking fat about 2" deep to about 375F. Using 2 spoons, scoop up about 2 tablespoons of batter with one spoon. Use the second one to push the batter into the hot fat. Cook the fritters, a few at a time, turning them over when the bottoms are browned. Cooking time will be about 2 minutes for each batch. As each fritter comes out of the fat, drop it into the dish with the fructose and cinnamon, turning them using spoons. Transfer the coated fritters onto the paper towels to cool enough to handle. Continue in like manner until they are all cooked and coated.
Note: They have a tendency to not cook all the way through the middles if they are too big. Play with it and have fun!
Serve warm. Makes about 20 to 25 fritters.
c2008 Sharron Long
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Salt & blood pressure & my regimine
Yesterday I had a lot of salt -- salted sunflower seeds, lunchmeat & soy sauce. I had carbs, but I think the salt was the bigger issue. My blood pressure was up 159/90 this morning and I was bloated again.
I took my apple cider vinegar, molasses, cinnamon & honey and also dug out a "natural water pill" I had in the drawer and took one of those. It has asparagus and other stuff in it. I tried to get more fruits and veggies into me and watched my "table salt" (not sea salt or apparently soy sauce -- they seem to be ok. It is the refined stuff that is bad!) All worked together because my blood pressure was down to 137/75 this evening again. Woot woot!
I fixed some delicious Barbecued Smoked Salmon this evening. Here's what I did:
I seasoned 1 salmon, filleted with lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, my special seasoning salt, lemon pepper and dried minced garlic (fresh would have been great!)
My husband had the charcoals nice and hot and I put 4 sprigs of fresh Rosemary on the coals just before we put the fish (skin side down) onto the BBQ grilling rack.
I also had some fresh asparagus. The ends were snapped off and the stalks were sprayed with cooking oil spray. Then I generously seasoned them with my seasoning salt and lemon pepper. They went onto the grill at the same time the salmon did. Note: Be aware of which direction the slats are on the grilling rack! I accidentally lost a couple of asparagus because I put them on the wrong way -- Du-uh!!
Cook with lid closed.
The salmon was about 1" thick, so it was done very quickly -- about 15 minutes. We served it with tartar sauce. The tartar sauce is simply mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, dried minced onion and lemon pepper.
It was all very tasty and nutritious too!!
Blessings,
Sharron Long
author of Extreme Lo-Carb Cuisine available where books are sold, CAdams Media & Sharron Long 2008
I took my apple cider vinegar, molasses, cinnamon & honey and also dug out a "natural water pill" I had in the drawer and took one of those. It has asparagus and other stuff in it. I tried to get more fruits and veggies into me and watched my "table salt" (not sea salt or apparently soy sauce -- they seem to be ok. It is the refined stuff that is bad!) All worked together because my blood pressure was down to 137/75 this evening again. Woot woot!
I fixed some delicious Barbecued Smoked Salmon this evening. Here's what I did:
I seasoned 1 salmon, filleted with lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning
, my special seasoning salt, lemon pepper and dried minced garlic (fresh would have been great!)My husband had the charcoals nice and hot and I put 4 sprigs of fresh Rosemary on the coals just before we put the fish (skin side down) onto the BBQ grilling rack.
I also had some fresh asparagus. The ends were snapped off and the stalks were sprayed with cooking oil spray. Then I generously seasoned them with my seasoning salt and lemon pepper. They went onto the grill at the same time the salmon did. Note: Be aware of which direction the slats are on the grilling rack! I accidentally lost a couple of asparagus because I put them on the wrong way -- Du-uh!!
Cook with lid closed.
The salmon was about 1" thick, so it was done very quickly -- about 15 minutes. We served it with tartar sauce. The tartar sauce is simply mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, dried minced onion and lemon pepper.
It was all very tasty and nutritious too!!
Blessings,
Sharron Long
author of Extreme Lo-Carb Cuisine available where books are sold, CAdams Media & Sharron Long 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Wow! Cinnamon & Honey!!
Hi!
I added cinnamon and honey (1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in 1 cup boiling water, covered & steeped. 1 tablespoon honey added in morning.)
I was able to skip any pain medication until after my Dr. appointment -- he made me bend backwards and I don't do that! Ouch!! I got some hydrogen peroxided and applied it topically to my lower back and neck and within moments I felt better. Yay!
The biggest thing, though, is my blood pressure this evening. I ate badly today -- can you say burgers and fries?! Yet, even with that, it was:
137/75
It has to be the added effect of the cinnamon. I also increased my potassium and ate extra celery today. Whatever did it -- I'll take it! Woo Hoo!
I added cinnamon and honey (1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in 1 cup boiling water, covered & steeped. 1 tablespoon honey added in morning.)
I was able to skip any pain medication until after my Dr. appointment -- he made me bend backwards and I don't do that! Ouch!! I got some hydrogen peroxided and applied it topically to my lower back and neck and within moments I felt better. Yay!
The biggest thing, though, is my blood pressure this evening. I ate badly today -- can you say burgers and fries?! Yet, even with that, it was:
137/75
It has to be the added effect of the cinnamon. I also increased my potassium and ate extra celery today. Whatever did it -- I'll take it! Woo Hoo!
Monday, September 08, 2008
Lowest blood pressure reading to date
Sorry, been so busy. I'm disgusted -- I'd lost that weight then we came back from vacation and we didn't have any groceries. I was forced to eat mac n cheese and biscuits and gravy, etc., till pay day. Gained it back. Still don't have any grocery money, sigh...
Hubby has caught 3 salmon fo us. We used the first one on our vacation (weekend away to my sister's place.) The other two we still have. He froze part of the one he caught yesterday, and I'm boiling the bones. We're going to have LC salmon chowder for dinner tonight. No potatoes -- cauliflower instead.
My BP is coming down nicely, though. Yesterday was my lowest reading so far! It was 140/80 -- YAY! Thank the Lord and apple cider vinegar!
Blessings,
Sharron
PS: Tonight's BP reading -- no "preparation" just took it -- was 145/74. Woo Hoo!! I'm up to 5 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar a day.
Hubby has caught 3 salmon fo us. We used the first one on our vacation (weekend away to my sister's place.) The other two we still have. He froze part of the one he caught yesterday, and I'm boiling the bones. We're going to have LC salmon chowder for dinner tonight. No potatoes -- cauliflower instead.
My BP is coming down nicely, though. Yesterday was my lowest reading so far! It was 140/80 -- YAY! Thank the Lord and apple cider vinegar!
Blessings,
Sharron
PS: Tonight's BP reading -- no "preparation" just took it -- was 145/74. Woo Hoo!! I'm up to 5 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar a day.
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Blood pressure reading & supplements
My blood pressure yesterday evening was 145/81! Again, this was without any "preparation" on my part. I simply reached over, grabbed the cuff and took it. If I had done some deep breathing and gotten into a better position, it surely would have been lower.
I'm currently taking 1 tablespoon "full strength" Brer Rabbit Molasses, 4 tablespoons (divided) Bragg's apple cider vinegar, 2 magnesium tabs, 2 potassium tabs, 2 "multi mineral" tabs + 2 "multi vitamin" tabs from Melaleuca, 1 kelp capsule, 2 100mg co-enzyme Q-10 tabs, 2 garlic/parsely tabs, 2 Replenex tabs (glucosamine formula), and sometimes a licorice capsule. This is "for the record" so I can check back later if need be.
I'm currently taking 1 tablespoon "full strength" Brer Rabbit Molasses, 4 tablespoons (divided) Bragg's apple cider vinegar, 2 magnesium tabs, 2 potassium tabs, 2 "multi mineral" tabs + 2 "multi vitamin" tabs from Melaleuca, 1 kelp capsule, 2 100mg co-enzyme Q-10 tabs, 2 garlic/parsely tabs, 2 Replenex tabs (glucosamine formula), and sometimes a licorice capsule. This is "for the record" so I can check back later if need be.
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Blood pressure down
I haven't had time to check it again, but it looks like the apple cider vinegar is doing its job. Yesterday morning my blood pressure reading was 144/82 -- a 5 point drop both sides from what its been reading.
Sharron
Sharron
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Wow!
Hi,
We are home from our little trip to my sister's place. It was neat -- we got to see an old friend for the first time in several years! She and her son met us at a local park and the kids played while we got to visit. What a special treat!
On the scale -- mine still thinks I'm a ding-bat -- every time I step on it it says "BATT"!! My son says it just means the battery is low. I know otherwise! He he he... Anyway, I weighed at my sister's house. Even if her scale is 5# off, which we think it might be, I've lost between 12 and 17 pounds this week because of my change in supplements!! I'm a bit bloated right now because of what we ate yesterday (can you say white bread and potatoes?!), but I'm still way down. I'm so pumped! I am eager to get my scale to stop calling me batty and tell me my weight.
My sister was so excited about my changes that she started taking the apple cider vinegar while we were there. It had an immediate effect on her blood sugar -- it came down quite a bit when there was no reason for it to do so because of what she ate. She's hopeful it will help her lose weight, as well. Her husband said he used to take apple cider vinegar years ago and he lost weight with it, so they are both going to be giving it a go. I'm hopeful it will help her stiff joints, too. She's going to get some molasses and start that very slowly next week.
Blessings,
Sharron
We are home from our little trip to my sister's place. It was neat -- we got to see an old friend for the first time in several years! She and her son met us at a local park and the kids played while we got to visit. What a special treat!
On the scale -- mine still thinks I'm a ding-bat -- every time I step on it it says "BATT"!! My son says it just means the battery is low. I know otherwise! He he he... Anyway, I weighed at my sister's house. Even if her scale is 5# off, which we think it might be, I've lost between 12 and 17 pounds this week because of my change in supplements!! I'm a bit bloated right now because of what we ate yesterday (can you say white bread and potatoes?!), but I'm still way down. I'm so pumped! I am eager to get my scale to stop calling me batty and tell me my weight.
My sister was so excited about my changes that she started taking the apple cider vinegar while we were there. It had an immediate effect on her blood sugar -- it came down quite a bit when there was no reason for it to do so because of what she ate. She's hopeful it will help her lose weight, as well. Her husband said he used to take apple cider vinegar years ago and he lost weight with it, so they are both going to be giving it a go. I'm hopeful it will help her stiff joints, too. She's going to get some molasses and start that very slowly next week.
Blessings,
Sharron
Friday, August 29, 2008
Today
Today is going to be a busy day! We are trying to get the house cleaned so we can go visit my sister across the State. The guys are already out fishing since before 7am. We'll get the car all packed up, then I have a therapy appointment at noon. After that, we plan to leave.
My Blood Pressure was down this morning -- 154/84. It is still on the high side, but so much better than what it had been! I really think I was just taking too much molasses. I was able to find garlic and parsely tablets for 69 cents -- both are supposed to help blood pressure. I started kelp for thyroid yesterday.
Have a great holiday weekend!
Blessings,
Sharron
My Blood Pressure was down this morning -- 154/84. It is still on the high side, but so much better than what it had been! I really think I was just taking too much molasses. I was able to find garlic and parsely tablets for 69 cents -- both are supposed to help blood pressure. I started kelp for thyroid yesterday.
Have a great holiday weekend!
Blessings,
Sharron
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Tweaking things a bit...
It looks like I may do better taking my black strap molasses apart from my apple cider vinegar. My blood pressure readings were high most of the day (176/96 or so), until this evening. This afternoon I took my vinegar without the molasses, and my reading was 146/76. I really want the benefits of the molasses -- having a 2 day cycle without pain was wonderful! Not to mention the energy benefits and all those minerals.
I just re-read www.earthclinic.com introduction on molasses. It appears I've been over-doing it! I started with a higher dose because I was on my cycle. Turns out normal dosing is just 1 tablespoon first thing in the morning. That should make a difference. I'll try taking my BP before I take my molasses and see if that make a difference as well.
I'm definitely feeling better today. I had the weirdest thing happen last night between 2am and 4am, though! It was like the Lord was re-working my body... like I was clay in His hands. It began with my abdomen -- it was like I was doing tummy crunches, only it was involuntary. It progressed to my entire body! I was exhausted when it was all over, but my pain level is better and I believe my posture, etc. is a lot better. I'm curious to see if my physical therapist (massage) notices anything tomorrow!
I tried the "recipe" for body wash and shampoo from www.earthclinic.com today. I put about a 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar (simple filtered kind) in some warm water and dumped that over my head and left it about a minute. It is supposed to take the chemicals/medications out of your hair. Then I mixed equal parts of baking soda and borax (about 1.5 tablespoons each) in warm water and massaged that into my hair. The rest of my body I rubbed down with baking soda and water. My skin hasn't felt this nice in a long time! D, my best friend, said my hair looked very shiny and bouncy today -- extra curly! I used coconut oil as a deodorant. It has been a busy day, I've cooked a bunch and perspired, but I still smell nice. Cool!
The site said you can take simple apple cider vinegar and add some with the mother to it to make your own brew, so I filled the remainder of my Hains bottle with the simple vinegar. Looked as good as new to me! I bought a bottle of Bragg's for drinking. I just cannot palate the Hain's. Yuck! I like the Bragg's just straight though. It is yummy. That is how I can take the vinegar without the molasses mixed into it!
Another thing I've discoverd is that I can bring my blood pressure reading down on my own just by doing 10 slow inhales and exhales... counting to 10 each time. I can bring it down 10 to 20 point both top and bottom just by doing that. The vinegar is definitely helping though, now that I was able to get a reading with it apart from the molasses.
I just re-read www.earthclinic.com introduction on molasses. It appears I've been over-doing it! I started with a higher dose because I was on my cycle. Turns out normal dosing is just 1 tablespoon first thing in the morning. That should make a difference. I'll try taking my BP before I take my molasses and see if that make a difference as well.
I'm definitely feeling better today. I had the weirdest thing happen last night between 2am and 4am, though! It was like the Lord was re-working my body... like I was clay in His hands. It began with my abdomen -- it was like I was doing tummy crunches, only it was involuntary. It progressed to my entire body! I was exhausted when it was all over, but my pain level is better and I believe my posture, etc. is a lot better. I'm curious to see if my physical therapist (massage) notices anything tomorrow!
I tried the "recipe" for body wash and shampoo from www.earthclinic.com today. I put about a 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar (simple filtered kind) in some warm water and dumped that over my head and left it about a minute. It is supposed to take the chemicals/medications out of your hair. Then I mixed equal parts of baking soda and borax (about 1.5 tablespoons each) in warm water and massaged that into my hair. The rest of my body I rubbed down with baking soda and water. My skin hasn't felt this nice in a long time! D, my best friend, said my hair looked very shiny and bouncy today -- extra curly! I used coconut oil as a deodorant. It has been a busy day, I've cooked a bunch and perspired, but I still smell nice. Cool!
The site said you can take simple apple cider vinegar and add some with the mother to it to make your own brew, so I filled the remainder of my Hains bottle with the simple vinegar. Looked as good as new to me! I bought a bottle of Bragg's for drinking. I just cannot palate the Hain's. Yuck! I like the Bragg's just straight though. It is yummy. That is how I can take the vinegar without the molasses mixed into it!
Another thing I've discoverd is that I can bring my blood pressure reading down on my own just by doing 10 slow inhales and exhales... counting to 10 each time. I can bring it down 10 to 20 point both top and bottom just by doing that. The vinegar is definitely helping though, now that I was able to get a reading with it apart from the molasses.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Better today
I figured out what was going on with me. I'm allergic to turmeric! Can't remember if I posted that or not...
Anyway, my BP stayed high most of the day because of that. I finally took some Rescue Remedy -- 2 doses -- and started feeling better by bed time. I actually went to be with no pain medication or sleep aid (Benadryl.) That is pretty amazing! I did not sleep great because something started "working on me" and I was up going potty every hour and a half all night. I think the baking soda disagreed with me because I read other reports of folks bloating badly with it -- I gained 5 pounds in 2 days of taking it. I stopped it yesterday mid-day. I dropped 3 of it last night.
Upon rising my BP was 168/86. That was after eating 2 eggs. I took 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon of molasses and will re-check in about an hour. I want to get a more palatable brand of ACV -- I used to use Spectrum or Braggs and could take either of those straight up without adding anything. What I have now was given to me -- it is Hain. I can hardly tolerate it even with sweetener! The PH on it is also very acid.
I was contiuing my study on www.earthclinic.com and think I may have bumped into the "key log" as Pastor Calvin Sanders called it Sunday when he spoke. It appears that fibromyalgia -- which I was diagnosed with years ago -- is actually fluoride poisoning. I'm going to do more reading. Maybe I'll be able to find my "bottom line" problem so I can feel better all the time??
Anyway, my BP stayed high most of the day because of that. I finally took some Rescue Remedy -- 2 doses -- and started feeling better by bed time. I actually went to be with no pain medication or sleep aid (Benadryl.) That is pretty amazing! I did not sleep great because something started "working on me" and I was up going potty every hour and a half all night. I think the baking soda disagreed with me because I read other reports of folks bloating badly with it -- I gained 5 pounds in 2 days of taking it. I stopped it yesterday mid-day. I dropped 3 of it last night.
Upon rising my BP was 168/86. That was after eating 2 eggs. I took 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon of molasses and will re-check in about an hour. I want to get a more palatable brand of ACV -- I used to use Spectrum or Braggs and could take either of those straight up without adding anything. What I have now was given to me -- it is Hain. I can hardly tolerate it even with sweetener! The PH on it is also very acid.
I was contiuing my study on www.earthclinic.com and think I may have bumped into the "key log" as Pastor Calvin Sanders called it Sunday when he spoke. It appears that fibromyalgia -- which I was diagnosed with years ago -- is actually fluoride poisoning. I'm going to do more reading. Maybe I'll be able to find my "bottom line" problem so I can feel better all the time??
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Feeling funny
I woke up feeling invigorated and "ready to go" then took a mix of 2 tablespoons ACV, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (can't find my PH test strips, so uncertain if that was correct?!), 1 tablespoon molasses, 1 tablespoon coconut oil and 1/8 teaspoon turmeric, (the coconut oil is a carrier for the turmeric.) I immediately started feeling funny. Checked my BP and it was 167/94! I'm going to check it in a bit, and see if it is better. I'm still feeling "off" though. Was doing some reading and it seems baking soda interferes with vitamin and mineral absorption. Could be it was just not a good tonic. I could try the tonic without the soda or do it in separate doses... I'm not sure. If my BP is still high, think I'm going to just take some ACV with water and stevia to see if it will bring it down. Will update later...
About 20 minutes later: I took some ACV and molasses. Still high. Did some muscle testing -- found out I took too much turmeric this morning. Don't know if that is the cause of the HBP. I think that the coconut oil and all the rest just didn't mix well in my body. I'm belching like crazy! I'm going to go take a cool shower and see if that helps.
Oh, and interestingly -- my cycle seems to have all but stopped?? I started Sunday morning and it is only Tuesday...???
An hour later: I took my shower and finished it with a cool rinse. Don't know if that made the difference or not, but it is back to yesterday's reading of 151/84. It is still high, but not horrible and I hope to continue to see progress.
My thoughts -- it was too much vinegar and combining the coconut oil and turmeric with it was a bad thing. I'm uncertain about the BSM and the BS in the vinegar....
About 20 minutes later: I took some ACV and molasses. Still high. Did some muscle testing -- found out I took too much turmeric this morning. Don't know if that is the cause of the HBP. I think that the coconut oil and all the rest just didn't mix well in my body. I'm belching like crazy! I'm going to go take a cool shower and see if that helps.
Oh, and interestingly -- my cycle seems to have all but stopped?? I started Sunday morning and it is only Tuesday...???
An hour later: I took my shower and finished it with a cool rinse. Don't know if that made the difference or not, but it is back to yesterday's reading of 151/84. It is still high, but not horrible and I hope to continue to see progress.
My thoughts -- it was too much vinegar and combining the coconut oil and turmeric with it was a bad thing. I'm uncertain about the BSM and the BS in the vinegar....
Monday, August 25, 2008
I'm amazed!
I'm absolutely amazed! I just walked about a mile. No big deal, you may be thinking? It is a big deal! I've barely been able to walk without significant pain since the accident with the deer on August 2. I would have excruciating pain in my foot (heel mostly) and in the middle of my back it felt as if there was a knife stabbing me. Today, I am aware of my heel and the pain in my back, but it is very minor.
I'm not sure if it is the added turmeric; I've also been misting these areas with the hydrogen peroxide. My guess would be the combination, but the turmeric seems to be the "kicker!"
I am so pumped!
Blessings,
Sharron
I'm not sure if it is the added turmeric; I've also been misting these areas with the hydrogen peroxide. My guess would be the combination, but the turmeric seems to be the "kicker!"
I am so pumped!
Blessings,
Sharron
Trying some new remedies, etc.
Hello,
It has been some time since I last posted! Since then, I've closed my EBay store, (it was just too much!), and have spent the summer trying to enjoy my kids. We have a part-time job delivering fliers for a local carpet cleaning company http://earthcarecarpetcleaning.com/ which we really enjoy for several reasons: It is something the kids and I can do together and we earn money at the same time! They are really great folks -- definitely check them out if you need your carpets, furniture or air ducts cleaned!
I became very ill in May/June. I spent about two weeks altogether in the hospital. It was quite an ordeal and it was all because of a medication reaction to Zanaflex (tyzanadine.) It took quite some time for it to get completely out of my system, but since then I've been improving by leaps and bounds! I had been undergoing extensive physical therapy for my numerous injuries over the years, and once off the Zanaflex, my improvement increased exponentially! The only reason I'm back in physical therapy, after having been released, is because we were hit by a deer. It totalled my car and set me back a bit. I'm almost better from that, though.
However, I've had one lingering problem -- don't know if it is from the Zanaflex or just general pain or whatever -- but my blood pressure has remained high. As you may know, I was originally put on a low carb diet because of this. Here's a list of my low carb books http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sharron+Long+carb
For whatever reason, I can't seem to get my carbs low enough for a long enough period of time to get it back down this time around. I went searching for natural remedies because my elder brother recently died because of complications from high blood pressure medication! I don't want to go that route! I don't do very well with "allopathic" medications as a general rule, anyway... so I typed "natural lower high blood pressure" into Google and found some interesting sites. One mentioned the need to avoid licorice as a supplement, which I'd been taking to strengthen my adrenal glands. I cut that out right away! Another site listed 68 natural ways to lower your blood pressure. As I was writing, I was thinking, man! this is going to be a lot of pills and a lot of money!! Co-enzyme Q-10 was on the list and it suggested a higher dosage than what I've been taking, so I noted to increase it from 100mg to 200mg a day.
I kept looking. Then I found http://www.earthclinic.com/ It is a treasure-trove of home remedies and natural supplements. The site is a collection of anecdotal reports of various people's experiences with different supplements and home remedies. There I found my old-friend apple cider vinegar amongst other things. I had been thinking maybe apple cider vinegar might be helpful for high blood pressure, but recently when I'd taken what I have in the fridge, I'd had unpleasant side effects, like a burning stomach. What I read at http://www.earthclinic.com/ said that some apple cider vinegars are way too acidic -- apparently, they are supposed to be standardized, but they really aren't. I got my PH test strips and checked it -- sure enough! It was very acidic. The site recommended adding baking soda, so I added 3/4 teaspoon to bring it to about 7.4, which is our bodies natural PH. I added a couple of drops of stevia and drunk it. It really wasn't too bad -- rather like slightly salty apple juice. This was Saturday night. (1 tablespoon ACV + baking soda)
I drank the same preparation yesterday morning and again yesterday afternoon. I had begun my menstrual cycle Sunday morning, and I usually have pretty bad cramps and pain in my lower back. It started like normal, but by afternoon, I had definitely noticed a lot less pain than I usually have. I actually forgot to take my naproxen when it was scheduled! I was amazed when I realized it -- I normally am very aware of when the six hour dosing is approaching even under normal circumstances. I've not missed a dose since we were hit by the deer a few weeks ago! ...and to miss one on my cycle?!?
I continued to read about different remedies and was intrigued by the blackstrap molasses reports related to menstruation. I was also interested in the inhaled hydrogen peroxide protocol. I purchased some "full strength" molasses -- not quite blackstrap, though I understand the difference is in the amount of times it is boiled. I'm thinking about just pouring this into a pot and boiling it once more. I also purchased a small misting bottle and filled it with hydrogen peroxide.
Apparently, there is some concern over some brands of hydrogen peroxide having contaminents like heavy metals and stabilizers. It shouldn't have any color (stabilizers) when put into clean water and shouldn't fizz (metals). I did both tests and mine came up fine. Cool, too -- it is the 2/$1.00 kind at Dollar Tree!
I added molasses to the apple cider vinegar and baking soda mix last night. (1 Tablespoon molasses + 1 Tablespoon ACV + 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.) That was NOT a good thing for me! I barely slept at all. Finally, around 3 am I had a piece of lunch meat, some peanuts and I mixed up some lemon juice with the molasses and baking soda. (1 Tablespoon lemon juice + the same as above.) I've used lemon juice to help me sleep for about a year now. I went right to sleep.
I've been able to cut my naproxen intake by at least 1/2, maybe more, and I'm not taking the Baclophen which I usually have to take round-the-clock when I'm on my cycle, and I'm not taking any Tramadol at all! Definitely seeing an improvement in the pain area! I've taken the vinegar, soda and molasses mix three times today, so far. I don't expect I'll usually need it this much, but I needed a "pick-me-up" mid-morning, so I had another dose. This afternoon I added 1/16 teaspoon of turmeric to the mix because it is supposed to help with inflammation of arthritis and menstrual issues. I just took it, and I'm feeling rather invigorated. I don't think I'll be taking it right before bed!
I've been misting my painful places with the hydrogen peroxide, and it seems to help. Most interesting is the dog's response to it! My daughter sprayed him because he'd dug at himself and caused a sore. She noticed fleas jumping out, so she got a flea comb and sprayed him down thoroughly. Fleas gone! His back side was all red looking earlier, and now it is much less red in appearance.
Since the purpose of all this is my blood pressure being high, I'll report on that as well -- because I do have something to report! I'm really rather amazed because the site said it would take two weeks to see improvement, but I do respond very well to natural remedies. I've been running very high, and was unable to measure it before Sunday because of the poison oak on my arm. This means I don't really have an "official" start reading. I did take it Sunday, though, and it seems pretty typical of what my blood pressure has been. I took it in the morning and afternoon, (forgot in the evening), and had readings of 153/93 and 151/91. Today, I've taken it twice so far and have readings of 155/81 and 152/85. The second was after my son told me he'd stabbed himself with a knife! This is an improvement of 12 points in one day! It is usually lower in the evening, so I'm curious what it will be...
I plan to add hydrogen peroxide inhalation and "oil pulling" most likely, but I want to do this for a while and see how I do.
Blessings,
Sharron
It has been some time since I last posted! Since then, I've closed my EBay store, (it was just too much!), and have spent the summer trying to enjoy my kids. We have a part-time job delivering fliers for a local carpet cleaning company http://earthcarecarpetcleaning.com/ which we really enjoy for several reasons: It is something the kids and I can do together and we earn money at the same time! They are really great folks -- definitely check them out if you need your carpets, furniture or air ducts cleaned!
I became very ill in May/June. I spent about two weeks altogether in the hospital. It was quite an ordeal and it was all because of a medication reaction to Zanaflex (tyzanadine.) It took quite some time for it to get completely out of my system, but since then I've been improving by leaps and bounds! I had been undergoing extensive physical therapy for my numerous injuries over the years, and once off the Zanaflex, my improvement increased exponentially! The only reason I'm back in physical therapy, after having been released, is because we were hit by a deer. It totalled my car and set me back a bit. I'm almost better from that, though.
However, I've had one lingering problem -- don't know if it is from the Zanaflex or just general pain or whatever -- but my blood pressure has remained high. As you may know, I was originally put on a low carb diet because of this. Here's a list of my low carb books http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sharron+Long+carb
For whatever reason, I can't seem to get my carbs low enough for a long enough period of time to get it back down this time around. I went searching for natural remedies because my elder brother recently died because of complications from high blood pressure medication! I don't want to go that route! I don't do very well with "allopathic" medications as a general rule, anyway... so I typed "natural lower high blood pressure" into Google and found some interesting sites. One mentioned the need to avoid licorice as a supplement, which I'd been taking to strengthen my adrenal glands. I cut that out right away! Another site listed 68 natural ways to lower your blood pressure. As I was writing, I was thinking, man! this is going to be a lot of pills and a lot of money!! Co-enzyme Q-10 was on the list and it suggested a higher dosage than what I've been taking, so I noted to increase it from 100mg to 200mg a day.
I kept looking. Then I found http://www.earthclinic.com/ It is a treasure-trove of home remedies and natural supplements. The site is a collection of anecdotal reports of various people's experiences with different supplements and home remedies. There I found my old-friend apple cider vinegar amongst other things. I had been thinking maybe apple cider vinegar might be helpful for high blood pressure, but recently when I'd taken what I have in the fridge, I'd had unpleasant side effects, like a burning stomach. What I read at http://www.earthclinic.com/ said that some apple cider vinegars are way too acidic -- apparently, they are supposed to be standardized, but they really aren't. I got my PH test strips and checked it -- sure enough! It was very acidic. The site recommended adding baking soda, so I added 3/4 teaspoon to bring it to about 7.4, which is our bodies natural PH. I added a couple of drops of stevia and drunk it. It really wasn't too bad -- rather like slightly salty apple juice. This was Saturday night. (1 tablespoon ACV + baking soda)
I drank the same preparation yesterday morning and again yesterday afternoon. I had begun my menstrual cycle Sunday morning, and I usually have pretty bad cramps and pain in my lower back. It started like normal, but by afternoon, I had definitely noticed a lot less pain than I usually have. I actually forgot to take my naproxen when it was scheduled! I was amazed when I realized it -- I normally am very aware of when the six hour dosing is approaching even under normal circumstances. I've not missed a dose since we were hit by the deer a few weeks ago! ...and to miss one on my cycle?!?
I continued to read about different remedies and was intrigued by the blackstrap molasses reports related to menstruation. I was also interested in the inhaled hydrogen peroxide protocol. I purchased some "full strength" molasses -- not quite blackstrap, though I understand the difference is in the amount of times it is boiled. I'm thinking about just pouring this into a pot and boiling it once more. I also purchased a small misting bottle and filled it with hydrogen peroxide.
Apparently, there is some concern over some brands of hydrogen peroxide having contaminents like heavy metals and stabilizers. It shouldn't have any color (stabilizers) when put into clean water and shouldn't fizz (metals). I did both tests and mine came up fine. Cool, too -- it is the 2/$1.00 kind at Dollar Tree!
I added molasses to the apple cider vinegar and baking soda mix last night. (1 Tablespoon molasses + 1 Tablespoon ACV + 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.) That was NOT a good thing for me! I barely slept at all. Finally, around 3 am I had a piece of lunch meat, some peanuts and I mixed up some lemon juice with the molasses and baking soda. (1 Tablespoon lemon juice + the same as above.) I've used lemon juice to help me sleep for about a year now. I went right to sleep.
I've been able to cut my naproxen intake by at least 1/2, maybe more, and I'm not taking the Baclophen which I usually have to take round-the-clock when I'm on my cycle, and I'm not taking any Tramadol at all! Definitely seeing an improvement in the pain area! I've taken the vinegar, soda and molasses mix three times today, so far. I don't expect I'll usually need it this much, but I needed a "pick-me-up" mid-morning, so I had another dose. This afternoon I added 1/16 teaspoon of turmeric to the mix because it is supposed to help with inflammation of arthritis and menstrual issues. I just took it, and I'm feeling rather invigorated. I don't think I'll be taking it right before bed!
I've been misting my painful places with the hydrogen peroxide, and it seems to help. Most interesting is the dog's response to it! My daughter sprayed him because he'd dug at himself and caused a sore. She noticed fleas jumping out, so she got a flea comb and sprayed him down thoroughly. Fleas gone! His back side was all red looking earlier, and now it is much less red in appearance.
Since the purpose of all this is my blood pressure being high, I'll report on that as well -- because I do have something to report! I'm really rather amazed because the site said it would take two weeks to see improvement, but I do respond very well to natural remedies. I've been running very high, and was unable to measure it before Sunday because of the poison oak on my arm. This means I don't really have an "official" start reading. I did take it Sunday, though, and it seems pretty typical of what my blood pressure has been. I took it in the morning and afternoon, (forgot in the evening), and had readings of 153/93 and 151/91. Today, I've taken it twice so far and have readings of 155/81 and 152/85. The second was after my son told me he'd stabbed himself with a knife! This is an improvement of 12 points in one day! It is usually lower in the evening, so I'm curious what it will be...
I plan to add hydrogen peroxide inhalation and "oil pulling" most likely, but I want to do this for a while and see how I do.
Blessings,
Sharron
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Amazing things! Allergies, prayer and cure!! etc.
I wanted to report on something that I discovered while cruising the http://www.watercure2.org/ site. If you click the link about "food intolerance's" it seems like he's starting in the middle of a conversation, but then it straightens itself out. He discusses muscle testing and then talks about how the Lord can work through muscle testing for healing. I've known about muscle testing for years and, also, a way to use it to heal allergies. However, the method I was shown involves being sick for a day and some other awkward things, like having to completely avoid the thing for 3 days. This is quite simple! I don't do the testing the way he does -- some of the things we're allergic to could send us into anaphalactic shock if we were to put them into our mouths! Not to mention, putting cat hair in your mouth would be quite nasty!! ( http://jamsgems4u.blogspot.com/2007/03/neutralization-procedure-for-allergies.html describes the treatment I've used in the past.)
Anyway, I have posted in the past about self-testing for allergies here in my blog, (http://jamsgems4u.blogspot.com/2007/03/self-test-for-allergies-and.html describes the test I use and am recommending), but where I'm going with this is -- by using this "general procedure" of testing (my way), then praying then re-testing, God has honored our prayers and not only healed us from several allergies (notably my son's red-dye which was violent), but he's stopped reactions in their tracks with this, too!!! Since we've just learned about this a few days ago, I've not yet had time to "fully explore" the implications here. However, this seems to be one of those "missing pieces" I've always sought in my relationship with the Lord! I tell you, I'm pumped!! Praise the Lord! He's healing us!!!!
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I also have a report on our finances. We got a 0% loan and, Lord willing, it looks like we'll be able to replace both our vehicles, get the bathroom fixed and our littlest's braces done. That will take care of the big needs we've had and D gets an extra paycheck this month, so, Lord willing, that should take care of our budget issues and get us back on track that way, too! I'm really praying for God to stretch what we have and I'm watching Him do it. It is pretty cool! Best friend and her nephew have been blessed several times recently with gifts of gas, food and cash. Also, her surgery is much sooner than anyone expected, thanks to God and His people praying! God is providing for them. I also saw an ad in craigslist.org for a pick-up truck that would meet their transportation need very inexpensively. Please pray that will work out if it is God's will.
Going to go car shopping and have the contractor here today. Lord willing, we need God's hand to be in it all!
Blessings!Sharron
Anyway, I have posted in the past about self-testing for allergies here in my blog, (http://jamsgems4u.blogspot.com/2007/03/self-test-for-allergies-and.html describes the test I use and am recommending), but where I'm going with this is -- by using this "general procedure" of testing (my way), then praying then re-testing, God has honored our prayers and not only healed us from several allergies (notably my son's red-dye which was violent), but he's stopped reactions in their tracks with this, too!!! Since we've just learned about this a few days ago, I've not yet had time to "fully explore" the implications here. However, this seems to be one of those "missing pieces" I've always sought in my relationship with the Lord! I tell you, I'm pumped!! Praise the Lord! He's healing us!!!!
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I also have a report on our finances. We got a 0% loan and, Lord willing, it looks like we'll be able to replace both our vehicles, get the bathroom fixed and our littlest's braces done. That will take care of the big needs we've had and D gets an extra paycheck this month, so, Lord willing, that should take care of our budget issues and get us back on track that way, too! I'm really praying for God to stretch what we have and I'm watching Him do it. It is pretty cool! Best friend and her nephew have been blessed several times recently with gifts of gas, food and cash. Also, her surgery is much sooner than anyone expected, thanks to God and His people praying! God is providing for them. I also saw an ad in craigslist.org for a pick-up truck that would meet their transportation need very inexpensively. Please pray that will work out if it is God's will.
Going to go car shopping and have the contractor here today. Lord willing, we need God's hand to be in it all!
Blessings!Sharron
Saturday, January 19, 2008
I miss Daddy and What is Love?
I hope this blesses you, too. I really needed it this morning. I miss my hubby so much I can't hardly bear it... Please pray that the job with the fellow from church will work out quickly or something else will come up. I've never hated a job he's had before -- but I hate this one! It's not that I'm not thankful that he has steady work and a good boss. For that, I am truly thankful. I just hate him being gone. The other day, all day long, my 9 year old sang a mournful little, "I miss Daddy," song.
Reprinted text below, author unknown:
A group of 4 to 8 year-olds were asked by professionals:
What does Love mean?
The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined.
Touching words from the mouth of babes.
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"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love." Rebecca- age 8
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"After my mom got sick of cancer my dad visited her in the hospital even though it was real dangerous because of the atomic bomb stuff and he could stay just a little bit. God gave mom a second chance and my dad went to the hospital and brought her home and he took care of her like a baby for a really long time and she got healthy." Roy - age 8
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"When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth."Billy - age 4
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"Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other." Karl - age 5
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"Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs." Chrissy - age 6
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"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired." Terri - age 4
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"Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make ! sure the taste is OK." Danny - age 7
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"Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss" Emily - age 8
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"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen." Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)
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"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate," Nikka - age 6 (we need a few million more Nikka's on this planet)
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"Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday." Noelle - age 7
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"Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well." Tommy - age 6
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"During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore." Cindy - age 8
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"My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night." Clare - age 6
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"Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken." Elaine-age 5
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"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford." Chris - age 7
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"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day." Mary Ann - age 4
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"I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones." Lauren - age 4
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"When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you." (what an image) Karen - age 7
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"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn't think it's gross." Mark - age 6
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"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget." Jessica - age 8
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And the final one -- Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he was asked to judge. The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child. The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his Mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, "Nothing, I just helped him cry"
God, Please bless all my family and friends in whatever it is that You know they may be needing this day! May their lives be full of Your peace as they seek to have a closer relationship with you. Amen. And May your life be more GOODER!
End quoted text.
Blessings!
Sharron
Reprinted text below, author unknown:
A group of 4 to 8 year-olds were asked by professionals:
What does Love mean?
The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined.
Touching words from the mouth of babes.
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"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love." Rebecca- age 8
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"After my mom got sick of cancer my dad visited her in the hospital even though it was real dangerous because of the atomic bomb stuff and he could stay just a little bit. God gave mom a second chance and my dad went to the hospital and brought her home and he took care of her like a baby for a really long time and she got healthy." Roy - age 8
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"When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth."Billy - age 4
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"Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other." Karl - age 5
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"Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs." Chrissy - age 6
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"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired." Terri - age 4
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"Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make ! sure the taste is OK." Danny - age 7
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"Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss" Emily - age 8
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"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen." Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)
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"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate," Nikka - age 6 (we need a few million more Nikka's on this planet)
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"Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday." Noelle - age 7
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"Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well." Tommy - age 6
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"During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore." Cindy - age 8
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"My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night." Clare - age 6
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"Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken." Elaine-age 5
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"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford." Chris - age 7
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"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day." Mary Ann - age 4
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"I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones." Lauren - age 4
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"When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you." (what an image) Karen - age 7
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"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn't think it's gross." Mark - age 6
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"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget." Jessica - age 8
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And the final one -- Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he was asked to judge. The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child. The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there. When his Mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little boy said, "Nothing, I just helped him cry"
God, Please bless all my family and friends in whatever it is that You know they may be needing this day! May their lives be full of Your peace as they seek to have a closer relationship with you. Amen. And May your life be more GOODER!
End quoted text.
Blessings!
Sharron
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
PH diet, moderation and the Polarity Principle!
Great great great!! I'm down 4# in 3 days and my PH is perfect!! Yee Haw!! The "deal" with the PH is that theoretically cancer, diabetes, and "disease" in general, can't exist with perfect PH. The "perfect" number is 7.3, but 6.8 to 7.4 is acceptable. There are so many lists of foods, etc., but the reason seems to be how our individual bodies process the food. I'm going to paste in a link to an article that helped me to understand: http://www.my-diet-story.com/articles/ph-miracle-diet/Acid-And-Alkaline-Foods-In-Ph-Miracle-Diet.php
I just got off the phone with my friend and we were talking about this. If you decide to look into the PH diet, then you'll have to get the test strips. They are available online and at health food stores. That was the only way I could figure out what "works" for me PH-wise. I've discovered that generally for me potatoes are veggies as long as I have a salad along with them -- I do have to treat them "respectfully" as they do cause increased pain and inflammation. I have also discovered I can do a CAD Reward Meal (CAD RM) more than once in a day and my PH will stay correct (and I can still lose weight!) The big deal is to have REAL veggies at every meal (green ones and/or salad at least at lunch and dinner) and lemon juice is huge for me. Whenever I have lemonade -- even the kind with sugar! -- my PH is correct. It is very useful knowing these things!
Bottom line for me -- I've figured out how I can eat within our budget, using the free meals at church, etc., and keep my PH right and lose weight. I'm just eating moderately, generally making "better" choices, using the CAD RM and so far so good. This has been a big issue. I've felt so defeated because I didn't think I could do it with the limitations set on us right now. Thank the Lord for friends who are praying for me!!
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Polarity Principle (ie., correcting incorrect Polarity by means of a "brain exercise") -- I went to see my Medical Massage Therapist last week and she shared with me what I'm calling the Polarity Principle. She explained that when we get injured or other traumatic events happen to us it can cause our "energy flow" to get messed up -- essentially, what I understand is that we are all either right or left brained. When we have trauma happen to us, the other side will try to take over to compensate for the perceived weakness. When that happens it is like all our energy starts to flow the wrong way. How I understand and experience it is that when my polarity is switched it is like "sludge" is flowing through my veins. (I've had sludge for years -- understood I did, but didn't know how to correct it!) When I correct it, it is like "health, energy and life" are flowing through my veins! The first time I did it, it was so dramatic that I wept for a few minutes. The second time I did it, about 5 minutes later, I felt a rush of "health" -- like I was a lifeguard again!
The procedure: With one hand hold your belly button (put a finger in/on it) and with the other hand systematically rub the following areas for a few seconds each in this order while still holding your belly button, 1. Just below your collar bones on the ribs in the center above the breast bone on the left and right side concurrently, 2. Above and below your lips (at the same time), 3. On the back of the neck at the base and in the center, again concurrently, 4. As close as you can get to your tailbone. Then you switch -- use the other hand to hold your belly button and then massage all of these points in order. Apparently, this tells your body to switch back to its normal polarity. She said you can do this as often as you want/need to do so. I'm definitely sleeping better, quality-wise and without bad dreams. I've always suffered with bad dreams! I had my kids do it, and they all responded dramatically.
If this helps anyone -- cool!!! It can't hurt :)
Blessings,
Sharron
I just got off the phone with my friend and we were talking about this. If you decide to look into the PH diet, then you'll have to get the test strips. They are available online and at health food stores. That was the only way I could figure out what "works" for me PH-wise. I've discovered that generally for me potatoes are veggies as long as I have a salad along with them -- I do have to treat them "respectfully" as they do cause increased pain and inflammation. I have also discovered I can do a CAD Reward Meal (CAD RM) more than once in a day and my PH will stay correct (and I can still lose weight!) The big deal is to have REAL veggies at every meal (green ones and/or salad at least at lunch and dinner) and lemon juice is huge for me. Whenever I have lemonade -- even the kind with sugar! -- my PH is correct. It is very useful knowing these things!
Bottom line for me -- I've figured out how I can eat within our budget, using the free meals at church, etc., and keep my PH right and lose weight. I'm just eating moderately, generally making "better" choices, using the CAD RM and so far so good. This has been a big issue. I've felt so defeated because I didn't think I could do it with the limitations set on us right now. Thank the Lord for friends who are praying for me!!
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Polarity Principle (ie., correcting incorrect Polarity by means of a "brain exercise") -- I went to see my Medical Massage Therapist last week and she shared with me what I'm calling the Polarity Principle. She explained that when we get injured or other traumatic events happen to us it can cause our "energy flow" to get messed up -- essentially, what I understand is that we are all either right or left brained. When we have trauma happen to us, the other side will try to take over to compensate for the perceived weakness. When that happens it is like all our energy starts to flow the wrong way. How I understand and experience it is that when my polarity is switched it is like "sludge" is flowing through my veins. (I've had sludge for years -- understood I did, but didn't know how to correct it!) When I correct it, it is like "health, energy and life" are flowing through my veins! The first time I did it, it was so dramatic that I wept for a few minutes. The second time I did it, about 5 minutes later, I felt a rush of "health" -- like I was a lifeguard again!
The procedure: With one hand hold your belly button (put a finger in/on it) and with the other hand systematically rub the following areas for a few seconds each in this order while still holding your belly button, 1. Just below your collar bones on the ribs in the center above the breast bone on the left and right side concurrently, 2. Above and below your lips (at the same time), 3. On the back of the neck at the base and in the center, again concurrently, 4. As close as you can get to your tailbone. Then you switch -- use the other hand to hold your belly button and then massage all of these points in order. Apparently, this tells your body to switch back to its normal polarity. She said you can do this as often as you want/need to do so. I'm definitely sleeping better, quality-wise and without bad dreams. I've always suffered with bad dreams! I had my kids do it, and they all responded dramatically.
If this helps anyone -- cool!!! It can't hurt :)
Blessings,
Sharron
Friday, January 11, 2008
Provision
I just wanted to share what God did the other day!
I've been praying for God to provide by some miraculous means. I've been reminding Him that it's His Great Name that is at stake here -- not really ours. See, we have "perfect" credit and I ALWAYS give God the credit for it (pun intended :) ) I always say that it is just by the grace of God that we've always paid all our bills on time. So, I've been reminding God of this.
DH had only gotten 1/2 paycheck on Friday because he had that time off over Christmas. It was not even enough to pay the most basic bills, much less groceries or gas. Sunday I decided to tithe, even though we really didn't "have it" -- I have some buffer money in my checking account to keep us from bouncing checks, so it was using some of that. Monday morning I was really intensely reminding God of His Name being on the line, and guess what came in the mail right around noon? A check for over-payment on our escrow account for ~$650! The other 1/2 of "DH's paycheck"!! :)
I'm so thankful for it -- we took the kids out on a family date to celebrate what God had done. We went to a little hole-in-the-wall Chinese buffet I'd seen while driving around looking for something the day before. It's called "Taste of Asia" in Vancouver, WA. Turns out this place is one of the Top 100 best Chinese Buffets in the entire nation!!! Oh baby!!! :p
Then I took the car to be DEQ'd and it failed, so we had to pay $280 for a new catalytic converter. If we hadn't gotten that check, I would not have been able to pay that bill. God is so faithful!!!
Praise God! I'm looking forward to what He's going to do NEXT :)
Blessings!
Sharron
I've been praying for God to provide by some miraculous means. I've been reminding Him that it's His Great Name that is at stake here -- not really ours. See, we have "perfect" credit and I ALWAYS give God the credit for it (pun intended :) ) I always say that it is just by the grace of God that we've always paid all our bills on time. So, I've been reminding God of this.
DH had only gotten 1/2 paycheck on Friday because he had that time off over Christmas. It was not even enough to pay the most basic bills, much less groceries or gas. Sunday I decided to tithe, even though we really didn't "have it" -- I have some buffer money in my checking account to keep us from bouncing checks, so it was using some of that. Monday morning I was really intensely reminding God of His Name being on the line, and guess what came in the mail right around noon? A check for over-payment on our escrow account for ~$650! The other 1/2 of "DH's paycheck"!! :)
I'm so thankful for it -- we took the kids out on a family date to celebrate what God had done. We went to a little hole-in-the-wall Chinese buffet I'd seen while driving around looking for something the day before. It's called "Taste of Asia" in Vancouver, WA. Turns out this place is one of the Top 100 best Chinese Buffets in the entire nation!!! Oh baby!!! :p
Then I took the car to be DEQ'd and it failed, so we had to pay $280 for a new catalytic converter. If we hadn't gotten that check, I would not have been able to pay that bill. God is so faithful!!!
Praise God! I'm looking forward to what He's going to do NEXT :)
Blessings!
Sharron
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Sharron's Tacos de Lengua Recipe (Mexican-style beef tongue tacos)
OK Folks, here it is! My take on Tacos De Lengua:
Sharron's Tacos de Lengua
Makes about 12 servings
First, Cover an approximately 3 pound beef tongue with good water (filtered or purified in some way.) Add about 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns, 2 bay leaves and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
. Bring it to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer. Skim off any "floaties" that come to the surface of the broth and discard them.
Note: You'll probably accidentally skim off the peppercorns or maybe even the bay leaves. Put them back into the pot.
Cover the pot and allow it to simmer for about 3 hours. After that time, put the tongue into a 9"x13"x2" pan (or something similar) covered with about 1/2" of the cooking broth. The broth is to keep the meat from drying out. Allow the tongue to cool until it is easy to handle -- about 20 to 30 minutes, turning it once during the cooling time. Most sources say don't let it cool all the way until it is "cold" -- then it will be difficult to skin.
Skinning the tongue: What I did was slit the white "sandpaper" covering with a utility knife lengthwise along the whole tongue, all the way around. Then I just slipped my fingers under it and pulled it right off. It was that easy. Some sources warn to make sure to get any bones, fat or gristle off the tongue, but mine didn't have any of those, thankfully.
Chop the tongue into 1/2" pieces, putting them back into the pan with the reserved broth, again to keep them from drying out while working with the rest of the meat.
Cooking the meat -- the last stage:
Put about 1 tablespoon of lard, 1/2 cup diced white sweet onion, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves into a large frying pan. Cook, stirring often, over medium-high heat until the onion pieces are translucent, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chopped meat along with some of the reserved broth. (I basically just dumped the contents of the one pan into the other.)
Add about:
1/2 to 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (Adobo
)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 to 2 teaspoons cumin, ground
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (I had roasted chipotle)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 lime, juiced
Cook the meat, broth and seasonings over medium high heat until the broth has thickened, about 15 minutes. Taste the meat and adjust seasonings if desired.
Serve the prepared meat on corn tortillas with sliced radishes, cucumbers and chopped sweet onion (and cilantro.) Optional additional garnishes: Sour cream, salsa, guacamole (or just avacado), cheese, etc.
In my humble opinion, these tacos were every bit as good as the little taqueria's. I hope you enjoy them!
Blessings,
Sharron
(c2008 Sharron Long -- Author of Extreme Lo-Carb Cuisine published by Adams Media, Corp., All rights reserved. May be copied freely for personal use only.)
Sharron's Tacos de Lengua
Makes about 12 servings
First, Cover an approximately 3 pound beef tongue with good water (filtered or purified in some way.) Add about 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns, 2 bay leaves and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
. Bring it to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer. Skim off any "floaties" that come to the surface of the broth and discard them.Note: You'll probably accidentally skim off the peppercorns or maybe even the bay leaves. Put them back into the pot.
Cover the pot and allow it to simmer for about 3 hours. After that time, put the tongue into a 9"x13"x2" pan (or something similar) covered with about 1/2" of the cooking broth. The broth is to keep the meat from drying out. Allow the tongue to cool until it is easy to handle -- about 20 to 30 minutes, turning it once during the cooling time. Most sources say don't let it cool all the way until it is "cold" -- then it will be difficult to skin.
Skinning the tongue: What I did was slit the white "sandpaper" covering with a utility knife lengthwise along the whole tongue, all the way around. Then I just slipped my fingers under it and pulled it right off. It was that easy. Some sources warn to make sure to get any bones, fat or gristle off the tongue, but mine didn't have any of those, thankfully.
Chop the tongue into 1/2" pieces, putting them back into the pan with the reserved broth, again to keep them from drying out while working with the rest of the meat.
Cooking the meat -- the last stage:
Put about 1 tablespoon of lard, 1/2 cup diced white sweet onion, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves into a large frying pan. Cook, stirring often, over medium-high heat until the onion pieces are translucent, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chopped meat along with some of the reserved broth. (I basically just dumped the contents of the one pan into the other.)
Add about:
1/2 to 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (Adobo
)1 teaspoon sea salt
1 to 2 teaspoons cumin, ground
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (I had roasted chipotle)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 lime, juiced
Cook the meat, broth and seasonings over medium high heat until the broth has thickened, about 15 minutes. Taste the meat and adjust seasonings if desired.
Serve the prepared meat on corn tortillas with sliced radishes, cucumbers and chopped sweet onion (and cilantro.) Optional additional garnishes: Sour cream, salsa, guacamole (or just avacado), cheese, etc.
In my humble opinion, these tacos were every bit as good as the little taqueria's. I hope you enjoy them!
Blessings,
Sharron
(c2008 Sharron Long -- Author of Extreme Lo-Carb Cuisine published by Adams Media, Corp., All rights reserved. May be copied freely for personal use only.)
"Cabesa" and Tongue tacos (Tacos de Lengua)
I don't have so many cooking failure stories... but I do have some funny "what I've eaten" stories. Particularly one stands out today:
I had just gotten off work. I worked at Mrs. Fields Cookies when I was in college -- it had the effect of making me lose weight rather than gain it because I got disgusted with the smell of cookies all day long! Anyway, went to my friends' home and his mom had been cooking something that smelled AMAZING -- I smelled it even before I entered their humble home. As I walked into the tiny kitchen, she was standing there, smiling and handing me a taco filled with some sort of "carne" -- it was exquisite!
In unison, they asked, "well, don't you want to know what sort of 'carne' it is?"
"No," said I, reaching my hand out for another taco.
"You don't want to know?" they all queried.
By this time I had some sort of funny feeling about this, but they knew I was willing to try just about anything as long as it wasn't blood. So, I finally said, "OK, what is it?" while happily munching down on my 2nd taco.
"Cabesa!" they all told me. ("Cabesa" means "head" in Spanish.)
"Oh, ok," I replied, asking for another taco. At this point they were all rather aghast that I didn't care. The only regret I have about those "cabesa" tacos now is that I didn't find out how to make them!
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Recently, I've discovered a local taqueria that has tacos de lengua (tongue tacos), which tastes pretty close to my friends mom's "cabesa" tacos. Right now, as I type, I have a big ol' tongue boiling in a pot. This is my first attempt. I also have a heart in there. I picked them both up on a whim for just a few pennies a pound. Hope the heart doesn't mess things up! Anyway, I'll let you know how it goes :)
Blessings,
Sharron, the hungry! :p
I had just gotten off work. I worked at Mrs. Fields Cookies when I was in college -- it had the effect of making me lose weight rather than gain it because I got disgusted with the smell of cookies all day long! Anyway, went to my friends' home and his mom had been cooking something that smelled AMAZING -- I smelled it even before I entered their humble home. As I walked into the tiny kitchen, she was standing there, smiling and handing me a taco filled with some sort of "carne" -- it was exquisite!
In unison, they asked, "well, don't you want to know what sort of 'carne' it is?"
"No," said I, reaching my hand out for another taco.
"You don't want to know?" they all queried.
By this time I had some sort of funny feeling about this, but they knew I was willing to try just about anything as long as it wasn't blood. So, I finally said, "OK, what is it?" while happily munching down on my 2nd taco.
"Cabesa!" they all told me. ("Cabesa" means "head" in Spanish.)
"Oh, ok," I replied, asking for another taco. At this point they were all rather aghast that I didn't care. The only regret I have about those "cabesa" tacos now is that I didn't find out how to make them!
*****
Recently, I've discovered a local taqueria that has tacos de lengua (tongue tacos), which tastes pretty close to my friends mom's "cabesa" tacos. Right now, as I type, I have a big ol' tongue boiling in a pot. This is my first attempt. I also have a heart in there. I picked them both up on a whim for just a few pennies a pound. Hope the heart doesn't mess things up! Anyway, I'll let you know how it goes :)
Blessings,
Sharron, the hungry! :p
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