10 Healthy Meal Makeovers for the New Year

It's soon to be a new year... any resolutions or goals set for 2011? We've all heard the popular resolutions of managing our weight better or making healthier food choices. In fact, I've made those goals far too often over the years. So if you're looking to make some baby steps {again}, here are 10 Healthy Meal Makeovers for the New Year...Vegetable Frittata Most frittata recipes are full of heavy cream, butter and/or cheese. You can still enjoy a lot of flavor without all those extra calories. This one allows colorful vegetables to take center stage with fresh flavor too!Honey Teriyaki Salmon Salmon is a great fish for a healthy diet. However, s

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Adult Autism Residential Care and Treatment in New Brunswick 2000-2010 and Beyond; In 2011 Will Autistic Adults Remain Forgotten?

December 31 2010The Honourable David Alward Premier of New Brunswick and MinisterResponsible for the Premier's Council on the Status of Disabled PersonsThe Honourable Madeleine Dubé Minister of Health The Honourable Sue StultzMinister of Social Development The Honourable Jody CarrMinister Education and Early Childhood DevelopmentDear Honourable Premier and Honourable MinistersRe: Adult Autism Residential Care and Treatment in New Brunswick 2000-2010 and Beyond; In 2011 Will Autistic Adults Remain Forgotten?As this year draws to an end and a new year approaches I congratulate you on your victory in the recent election; on winning the trust of the peop

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What's Cookin, Chicago's Highlights of 2010

Here we are at the end of another year. It's pretty crazy how quickly time flies but having delicious dishes to enjoy each day certainly makes it more fun. With over 425 recipes shared this past year alone on my blog, it's just so hard to choose favorites. Besides, I've enjoyed sharing daily recipe 'collections' the past month that it's just like sharing my favorite recipes within a specific theme or category. So instead of highlighting recipes of the past year, here are some special culinary adventures I've had each month in 2010 that truly stand out... January 2010My First Baby Shower!Thanks to many wonderful friends, I had a great time at my first

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Εγκλημα στο Υπουργείο Εργασίας.

29/12/2010Δήλωση του βουλευτή του ΣΥΡΙΖΑ, Μιχ. Κριτσωτάκη και του μέλους της Επιτροπής Εργατικής Πολιτικής του ΣΥΡΙΖΑ, Δημ. Στρατούλη σχετικά με την ανακοίνωση του υπουργείου Εργασίας για το θανατηφόρο εργατικό ατύχημα σε κτίριό τουΣτην Ελλάδα του 21ου αιώνα σκοτώνονται άνθρωποι σε ώρα παράνομης εργασίας (εργασία εκτός ωραρίου και την Κυριακή αργία), ανασφάλιστοι χωρίς μέτρα υγιεινής και ασφαλείας και μάλιστα σε κτίριο του υπουργείου Εργασίας που είναι κατεξοχήν αρμόδιο για την τήρηση της εργατικής νομοθεσίας από τους εργοδότες σε όλη τη χώρα. Οι πολιτικές της κυβέρνησης και της τρόικας οδηγούν σε κατάφωρη παραβίαση της εργατικής νομοθεσίας και των δ

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10 Hangover Helper Recipes...

Maybe you plan on imbibing this weekend to ring in the new year or you know someone that will. Either way, it's a good idea to be prepared with some things that will ease those potential hangover blues. This post highlights some of the most richest, calorie laden and indulgent dishes that can help with hangovers. And if you're not planning on drinking it up this weekend, you might even find a recipe to make and enjoy before making those healthy lifestyle resolutions! So here's 10 Hangover Helper Recipes to consider before drinking the night away....Hearty Breakfast SkilletLoaded with cheese, ham and vegetables, this is a full and hearty way to cure th

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Κάτι ψήνεται στη Κύπρο....

Γράφει η ΚουκίδαΠοιος το πίστευε. Και ξαφνικά η Κύπρος έγινε μεγάλος παίχτης. Εν μια νυκτί. Η γερμανική πρεσβεία στη Λευκωσία, ενημέρωσε το προεδρικό ότι η Άγγελα Μέρκελ θέλει να επισκεφθεί το νησί.Αυτό λίγες μόνο μέρες μετά την επίσκεψη του Ρώσου προέδρου Ντιμίτρι Μεντβέντεφ. Με το που κυκλοφόρησε το νέο, ο Σύριος πρόεδρος ειδοποίησε την δική του πρεσβεία να μεταφέρει στον πρόεδρο της Κύπρου, Δημήτρη Χριστόφια «ότι επιθυμεί να τον δει πριν την κυρία Μέρκελ».Προχθές ολοκληρώθηκε και η «έκτακτη» επίσκεψη του Λιβάνιου πρωθυπουργού. Η πλειονότητα των Κυπρίων πολιτών διερωτούνται «τι έγινε και ξαφνικά όλοι αυτοί μας θυμήθηκαν;». Οι πιο υποψιασμένοι ήξερ

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Garlicky Chicken Satays

Isn't it more fun to eat food on a stick? Let's see... there's corn dogs, cotton candy, popsicles, lollipops, kabobs, etc. All of these are great stick eats that are perfectly portable too. So if you're planning on having a fun New Years Eve soirée this weekend and why not add these Garlicky Chicken Satays to the menu? Sophisticated, tasty and fun to eat, you might have to make at least a double batch to keep up with the demand!...Most chicken satay recipes I've come across involve the use of curry powder. Since my client wasn't a fan of curry, I made these Garlicky Chicken Satays instead. Using a mixture of garlic and spices, chicken breast strips ar

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" To μνημόνιο είναι ευλογία,δωστε τα λεφτά να τα πάμε Ελβετία"

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5 Stuffed Mushroom Recipes to Savor Now...

With the new year only a few days away, many folks may be planning their menu to ring in the new year. It seems as appetizers are taking center stage this time of year and one favorite appetizer of ours is stuffed mushrooms. There's so many variations and things to stuff mushrooms so here are 5 Stuffed Mushroom Recipes to Savor Now...or later!Cheese & Sausage Stuffed MushroomsThis recipe uses large portobello mushroom caps to load up on cheese & sausage...Chicken, Cheddar & Apple Stuffed MushroomsInstead of the usual pork sausage, this one is a flavorful mix of chicken, cheddar & apple! Italian Stuffed Mushroom CapsA flavorful vegetari

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