tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26890962666816305002024-03-12T19:53:32.233-07:00Potpourri KitchenThis blog is fictional in nature, based on the stories and the references in the books from Leichelle. Though from time to time I will post current events and discussions. All material used is referenced to its respective authors and owners. The opinions, views, and comments expressed on this site are of the individual's making them. The fictional content might not reflect the views of Leichelle.Leichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02022610637793226300noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689096266681630500.post-30215272798111859072019-07-27T20:08:00.001-07:002019-07-27T20:08:40.149-07:00Happy July!So glad to be writing again! Enjoy some of the "old stuff!"<br />
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<br />Leichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02022610637793226300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689096266681630500.post-60747000778376549772019-06-27T19:37:00.000-07:002019-06-27T19:37:48.022-07:00Happy SummerI do hope you all are doing well! I have been too busy for words....to even write down my words but I am happy this new chapter is coming to an end and I can start a new one! Enjoy life! Happy Reading!!<br />
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<br />Leichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02022610637793226300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689096266681630500.post-81651823285851484902018-03-11T18:45:00.001-07:002018-03-11T18:45:45.271-07:00Christian Erotica??This group is on Goodreads. Very interesting discussion. Refreshing look at love and the way God intended sensuality between the man and the woman.<br />
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<span id="freeText6426127553301801900">This group is for the
purpose of helping to encourage and promote those who have been called
to write erotica from a Christian perspective. Yes, it is possible to
write erotica and be a Christian. Sometimes humans have a way of
forgetting that it was God who created the reality of an orgasm and all
the stuff leading up to it as well as after. It's time to end Christian
sexual repression and be honest about the sensuality that is inherent to
life and meant for men and women to enjoy with each other.</span>
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https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/520502-erotica-for-christians<br />
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From the author:<br />
<span id="freeTextContainerauthor17603077">Author of Erotic Christian Fiction<br /><br />Up
till now only half the story has been written and so now it's time to
read everything and not just what many have found acceptable. The truth
and love itself are not bound by man, but are timeless and should be
shared in full and so I write the whole story.<br /><br />Sincerely, Aedan Sayla - also writing as Frank Carlyle<br /><br />Read a Free Erotic Story, A Rebel's Persuasion, at my website <a href="http://www.origins-of-love.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.origins-of-love.com</a> to see what you think of Erotic Christian Fiction.</span>Leichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02022610637793226300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689096266681630500.post-46560329278115561722018-02-02T19:01:00.001-08:002018-02-02T19:01:33.061-08:00Love Recipe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Leichelle<br />
<br />Leichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02022610637793226300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689096266681630500.post-27923708407976095742017-10-01T02:00:00.000-07:002017-10-04T15:45:13.062-07:00Hot Potato Topic October 2017Hey Cooks,<br />
Hope your kitchens are warm and your ovens are hot! Since I am a firm believer in equality this topic is just right on time. Here's your your sexual health!<br />
The Chef<br />
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Kegel exercises: not just for women<br />
by Health News Team<br />
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They’ve been the topic of
women’s magazine articles for decades, but men may not know that Kegels
offer benefits for them, as well.<br />
Kegel exercises, also called
pelvic floor muscle training, help prevent urinary incontinence, relieve
the symptoms of prolapse (a condition where the uterus falls out of
place) and prepare pregnant women for childbirth. <br />
Kegel exercises
were developed by Dr. Arnold Kegel in the late 1940s to help his female
patients strengthen their pelvic floor, or pubococcygeus, muscles that
support the uterus, bladder, small intestine and rectum. These muscles
can weaken due to aging, pregnancy, childbirth, surgeries like cesarean
section, obesity or straining related to chronic constipation or
coughing. <br />
Along with preventing and treating incontinence in both
men and women, Dr. Kegel’s exercises are now also believed to increase
both male and female sexual satisfaction. Just as women perform Kegels
to boost arousal and increase climax, men are encouraged to do Kegel
exercises to help reduce premature ejaculation and increase the size and
intensity of erections.<br />
“Kegels absolutely work,” says Lisa Prieto, a <a href="https://sharpnet.sharp.com/f5-w-687474703a2f2f7777772e73686172702e636f6d$$/services/rehab/index.cfm" id="CP___PAGEID=4575,index.cfm,79|">physical therapist</a> at <a href="https://sharpnet.sharp.com/f5-w-687474703a2f2f7777772e73686172702e636f6d$$/hospitals/memorial/index.cfm" id="CP___PAGEID=4926,index.cfm,95|">Sharp Memorial Hospital</a>.
“They are very effective in preventing and treating urinary and fecal
incontinence, and can improve both male and female sexual function and
pleasure. Also, because the Kegel muscles are part of the core muscle
group, strengthening them can help with chronic low back pain in both
men and women.”<br />
<b>Kegels work, but only if done correctly</b><br />
Kegels
are performed by contracting the muscles you use to slow or stop
urination. Once you’ve identified the targeted muscles, you can perform
Kegels almost anywhere — while lying down, sitting at your desk or even
standing in line at the grocery store. <br />
Prieto recommends that you
do 30 to 80 Kegels per day, spread throughout the day in three to eight
sets of 10 repetitions. Each repetition calls for holding the pelvic
muscle contraction for up to 10 seconds followed by relaxation for the
same amount of time. You can also practice quick contractions, rapidly
tightening and releasing the Kegel muscles several times in a row. <br />
It
is important to maintain your focus while doing your Kegels to achieve
the desired results. Make sure you are only tightening your pelvic floor
muscles and not your abdomen, buttocks or leg muscles, and try not to
hold your breath during your repetitions.<br />
If you perform Kegels
correctly, both men and women should enjoy the results of regular Kegel
exercises in two to three months. Talk with your doctor about the
correct way to perform Kegels and whether a pelvic floor “workout” is
appropriate for you.
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Whether in reports from
colleges across the country, on social media or in a speech given by
activist and actress Emma Watson before the United Nations General
Assembly, sexual assault is a topic receiving more attention than ever.<br />
According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 1 in 5
women and 1 in 71 men will be raped at some point in their lives, and 1
in 5 women and 1 in 16 men are sexually assaulted while in college.<br />
Although the act of sexual assault is traumatic, a victim’s
reluctance to report the assault can perpetuate their feelings of shame,
embarrassment, confusion and unjustified guilt or responsibility. In
fact, the U.S. Department of Justice reports that 63 percent of rapes
are not reported for these very reasons. Too often, victims fear the
assault was not “serious enough,” that they won’t be believed or that
the process of reporting will be too difficult.<br />
Jennifer McWaters, PsyD, a psychologist with the <a href="https://sharpnet.sharp.com/f5-w-687474703a2f2f7777772e73686172702e636f6d$$/hospitals/mesa-vista/programs/adolescent-partial-hospitalization.cfm" id="CP___PAGEID=3891,adolescent-partial-hospitalization.cfm,57|">Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program</a>,
took the time to answer some questions about this challenging topic so
that young women and men become aware of how to care for themselves and
others in their communities.<br />
<b>How should we talk to teens and young adults about sexual assault?</b><br />
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think that being transparent and honest about the prevalence of sexual
assault is important, so that teens and young adults are aware of how to
both protect themselves and their friends. Empower them to reach out
for help when it does happen, talk through what they could do, and
identify whom they could go to for support if they were to experience
sexual assault or learn of an assault. Many schools and colleges have
designated staff members that are trained on how to counsel a student
through that process.<br />
<b>What might be the signs of someone who was assaulted?</b> <br />
Each
person responds differently to trauma; some might begin to isolate
more, avoid class or work, or exhibit signs of depression or anxiety.
For others, there might be increased irritability or agitation. It is
not uncommon for the victim to experience sleep problems or other issues
with daily functioning.<br />
<b>What are some of the issues victims will face post-assault?</b><br />
It
is not uncommon for victims to feel unjustified guilt or a sense of
responsibility for the perpetrator’s actions, particularly if the
victimizer is an acquaintance or if substance use was involved. Some
victims may experience flashbacks or memories of the incident, which can
be addressed in psychotherapy and, sometimes, in conjunction with
medication.<br />
<b>How can friends and loved ones help a victim of sexual assault?</b> <br />
Be
available as a support, but also respect the person’s boundaries and
whether or not they feel ready to talk about how they are doing. Asking,
“What can I do to support you right now?” is a great place to start. It
is best to not ask for the details of the assault, and, most
importantly, to not blame the victim for what happened. Express your
concern, offer support and connect them to resources and a trusted
professional who can navigate how to best process the actual assault
with the person.<br />
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Leichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02022610637793226300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689096266681630500.post-4632515820832537892017-08-01T02:00:00.000-07:002017-08-02T15:28:10.296-07:00Hot Potato Topic August 2017Hey Cooks,<br />
Thought it was time we turned to an important health issue since many of us are not sitting at home knitting sweaters and socks.<br />
Be healthy and make healthy choices!<br />
The Chef<br />
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The New Oral Cancer Threat<br />
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Oral cancer doesn’t receive as much attention as other types of
cancer — such as breast, lung or prostate — but that doesn’t mean it’s
any less serious. In fact, understanding who is at highest risk could be
key to surviving the diagnosis. <a href="https://www.sharp.com/san-diego-doctors/dr-paul-schalch-lepe-84637" id="https://www.sharp.com/san-diego-doctors/dr-paul-schalch-lepe-84637|">Dr. Paul Schalch Lepe</a>, an <a href="https://www.sharp.com/san-diego-doctors/search?specialty=Otolaryngology%20%28ENT%29" id="https://www.sharp.com/san-diego-doctors/search?specialty=Otolaryngology%20(ENT)|">ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist</a> affiliated with <a href="https://www.sharp.com/hospitals/chula-vista/index.cfm" id="CP___PAGEID=3096,index.cfm,40|">Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center</a>, sheds light on what patients need to know.<br />
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<b>We don’t hear as much about oral cancer as we do other types of cancer. Why is that?</b><br />
The
short answer is that oral cancer isn’t as common as other types of
cancer. About 50,000 Americans will be diagnosed this year with oral
cancer. Far more awareness and education is needed because of the threat
it poses. Oral cancers can occur anywhere in the oral cavity, including
the lips, tongue, mouth and throat. Historically, survival rates have
not been as high as they could be, partly because without a routine
screening exam, oral cancer is often discovered late when it has spread
and is thus more difficult to treat.<br />
<b>Who is most at risk for oral cancer?</b><br />
Far and
away, using tobacco and being a heavy drinker are two of the greatest
risk factors for oral cancer. Most oral cancers could be prevented if
people did not smoke or chew tobacco or drink heavily. Oral cancer is
about twice as common in men as in women, and the likelihood of being
diagnosed increases with age.<br />
One of the most recent risk factors we’re seeing is <a href="https://www.sharp.com/health-news/hpv-vaccine-prevents-cancer-in-boys-too.cfm" id="CP___PAGEID=31801,hpv-vaccine-prevents-cancer-in-boys-too.cfm,21|">human papilloma virus (HPV) infection</a>.
The number of oropharyngeal cancers linked to HPV has risen
dramatically over the past few decades, probably due to increased
testing for it. Additionally, we know that lip cancer is more common in
people who have been exposed to the sun without protection like
sunscreen.<br />
<b>What can someone do to detect oral cancer earlier?</b><br />
Be
aware of changes to your body and talk to your doctor about anything
that doesn’t seem normal. Routine follow-up with a dental professional
can help with early detection.<br />
The most common symptoms of oral cancers include:<br />
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<li>Swelling or thickening of areas in the mouth, such as the gums</li>
<li>White or red patches in areas of the mouth</li>
<li>Unexplained bleeding or numbness</li>
<li>Persistent sores or ulcers</li>
<li>Sore throat or feeling that something is caught in the throat</li>
<li>Trouble chewing, swallowing, speaking, or moving the tongue or jaw</li>
<li>Ill-fitting dentures, dental pain or loose teeth</li>
<li>Any presence of a suspicious neck mass</li>
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<b>How is oral cancer treated?</b><br />
The most common
treatment is surgery to remove the cancerous tissue and, occasionally,
radiation therapy. For advanced cases, chemotherapy may be necessary.<br />
<i>The Cancer Centers of Sharp offer a complete range of care for oral cancer, from diagnosis to treatment and recovery.</i><br />
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<li><label for="q1v1"><input id="q1v1" name="q1" type="radio" value="1" />Yes, once a month or so.</label></li>
<li><label for="q1v2"><input id="q1v2" name="q1" type="radio" value="2" />Very rarely.</label></li>
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Do you go for short vacations of 2-3 days?</h3>
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<li><label for="q2v1"><input id="q2v1" name="q2" type="radio" value="1" />4-5 times a year.</label></li>
<li><label for="q2v2"><input id="q2v2" name="q2" type="radio" value="2" />Hardly ever.</label></li>
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You visit popular tourist destinations.</h3>
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<li><label for="q3v1"><input id="q3v1" name="q3" type="radio" value="1" />No, crowds don't attract us.</label></li>
<li><label for="q3v2"><input id="q3v2" name="q3" type="radio" value="2" />Yes, we go where everyone goes.</label></li>
</ul>
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Do you cook dinner together anytime or at least help each other while cooking?</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q4v1"><input id="q4v1" name="q4" type="radio" value="1" />Many times.</label></li>
<li><label for="q4v2"><input id="q4v2" name="q4" type="radio" value="2" />Rarely.</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
Both of you don't believe in giving gifts to each other often.</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q5v1"><input id="q5v1" name="q5" type="radio" value="1" />No, small gifts increase love.</label></li>
<li><label for="q5v2"><input id="q5v2" name="q5" type="radio" value="2" />Yes, gifts are formal expressions.</label></li>
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Do you attend parties rarely?</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q6v1"><input id="q6v1" name="q6" type="radio" value="1" />No</label></li>
<li><label for="q6v2"><input id="q6v2" name="q6" type="radio" value="2" />Yes</label></li>
</ul>
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Do both of you go for long walks together, for example - on the beach?</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q7v1"><input id="q7v1" name="q7" type="radio" value="1" />Yes</label></li>
<li><label for="q7v2"><input id="q7v2" name="q7" type="radio" value="2" />No</label></li>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Are You Ready For Marriage?</span></h2>
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Is your professional life going very good?</h3>
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<li><label for="q1v1"><input id="q1v1" name="q1" type="radio" value="1" />Yes</label></li>
<li><label for="q1v2"><input id="q1v2" name="q1" type="radio" value="2" />No</label></li>
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<li><h3>
If asked, what type of men/women are you interested in dating, you would answer</h3>
</li>
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<li><label for="q2v1"><input id="q2v1" name="q2" type="radio" value="1" />I am looking for someone, with whom I can dream of a future together.</label></li>
<li><label for="q2v2"><input id="q2v2" name="q2" type="radio" value="2" />I would like to date a few men/women, for some fun and to know more about my compatibility.</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
Your past relationships lasted</h3>
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<li><label for="q3v1"><input id="q3v1" name="q3" type="radio" value="1" />Quite long. I don't break up unless there is a serious reason.</label></li>
<li><label for="q3v2"><input id="q3v2" name="q3" type="radio" value="2" />Hardly a few weeks. I don't like committing myself too much.</label></li>
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Do you consider ending your relationship over petty issues?</h3>
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<li><label for="q4v1"><input id="q4v1" name="q4" type="radio" value="1" />Nope</label></li>
<li><label for="q4v2"><input id="q4v2" name="q4" type="radio" value="2" />Sometimes</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
Your good friend is getting married. You</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q5v1"><input id="q5v1" name="q5" type="radio" value="1" />Are very happy for your friend.</label></li>
<li><label for="q5v2"><input id="q5v2" name="q5" type="radio" value="2" />Feel that your friend's happiness is going to be short lived.</label></li>
</ul>
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<li><h3>
When you see your married friends, you</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q6v1"><input id="q6v1" name="q6" type="radio" value="1" />Feel envy.</label></li>
<li><label for="q6v2"><input id="q6v2" name="q6" type="radio" value="2" />Feel happy to be unmarried.</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
Do you and your partner genuinely care for each other?</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q7v1"><input id="q7v1" name="q7" type="radio" value="1" />Very much.</label></li>
<li><label for="q7v2"><input id="q7v2" name="q7" type="radio" value="2" />Maybe.</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
Can you imagine life with your current partner after 20 years?</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q8v1"><input id="q8v1" name="q8" type="radio" value="1" />I guess, life will be happy with 2-3 kids around.</label></li>
<li><label for="q8v2"><input id="q8v2" name="q8" type="radio" value="2" />Will we be together? I don't know.</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
Are you willing to make adjustments to your lifestyle after marriage?</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q9v1"><input id="q9v1" name="q9" type="radio" value="1" />Surely.</label></li>
<li><label for="q9v2"><input id="q9v2" name="q9" type="radio" value="2" />Maybe not.</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
Do both of your families like you as a couple?</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q10v1"><input id="q10v1" name="q10" type="radio" value="1" />Yes.</label></li>
<li><label for="q10v2"><input id="q10v2" name="q10" type="radio" value="2" />Don't know.</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
Have you talked about future plans with your sweetheart?</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q11v1"><input id="q11v1" name="q11" type="radio" value="1" />Yes.</label></li>
<li><label for="q11v2"><input id="q11v2" name="q11" type="radio" value="2" />Not really.</label></li>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">How Romantic Can You Be?</span></h2>
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<li><h3>
You believe a girl should be wooed with</h3>
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<li><label for="q1v1"><input id="q1v1" name="q1" type="radio" value="1" />Flowers, chocolates and soft toys</label></li>
<li><label for="q1v2"><input id="q1v2" name="q1" type="radio" value="2" />Lots of telephone calls</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
You believe on a date</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q2v1"><input id="q2v1" name="q2" type="radio" value="1" /> Men should pay the check irrespective of the future of the relationship</label></li>
<li><label for="q2v2"><input id="q2v2" name="q2" type="radio" value="2" />Going dutch is better, till you are sure of the relationship</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
You end a fight with</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q3v1"><input id="q3v1" name="q3" type="radio" value="1" />A hug and a kiss</label></li>
<li><label for="q3v2"><input id="q3v2" name="q3" type="radio" value="2" />By sitting and talking out a compromise</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
Your ideal summer vacation would be</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q4v1"><input id="q4v1" name="q4" type="radio" value="1" />Going on long walks on the beach with your partner watching a beautiful sunset</label></li>
<li><label for="q4v2"><input id="q4v2" name="q4" type="radio" value="2" />Skiing on the Alps or a jungle safari in Africa</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
On your partners birthday you</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q5v1"><input id="q5v1" name="q5" type="radio" value="1" />Surprise him/her with small gifts throughout the day</label></li>
<li><label for="q5v2"><input id="q5v2" name="q5" type="radio" value="2" />Give a gift that would be useful to him/her.</label></li>
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<li><h3>
After being away from your love, due to a month-long trip,</h3>
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<li><label for="q6v1"><input id="q6v1" name="q6" type="radio" value="1" />You would surprise him/her by going straight to his/her home earlier than anticipated.</label></li>
<li><label for="q6v2"><input id="q6v2" name="q6" type="radio" value="2" />Call him/her a day or two after you are back home and plan to meet over the weekend.</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
Your idea of a perfect romantic evening would be</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q7v1"><input id="q7v1" name="q7" type="radio" value="1" />Candle-light dinner followed by dancing to soft ballads.</label></li>
<li><label for="q7v2"><input id="q7v2" name="q7" type="radio" value="2" />Watching a movie together.</label></li>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">Is It Love or Lust?</span></h2>
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Do you imagine both of you together after five years?</h3>
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<li><label for="q1v1"><input id="q1v1" name="q1" type="radio" value="1" />Yes</label></li>
<li><label for="q1v2"><input id="q1v2" name="q1" type="radio" value="2" />No</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
What attracted you to your partner?</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q2v1"><input id="q2v1" name="q2" type="radio" value="1" />Good nature and thoughts similar to mine.</label></li>
<li><label for="q2v2"><input id="q2v2" name="q2" type="radio" value="2" />Looks and body.</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
Do your partners opinions and thoughts make any difference in your life?</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q3v1"><input id="q3v1" name="q3" type="radio" value="1" />Definitely.</label></li>
<li><label for="q3v2"><input id="q3v2" name="q3" type="radio" value="2" />Not really.</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
Do both of you converse for long hours on telephone or in person?</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q4v1"><input id="q4v1" name="q4" type="radio" value="1" />Yes</label></li>
<li><label for="q4v2"><input id="q4v2" name="q4" type="radio" value="2" />No</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
Would both of you want your families to know about your relationship?</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q5v1"><input id="q5v1" name="q5" type="radio" value="1" />Yes, after some time.</label></li>
<li><label for="q5v2"><input id="q5v2" name="q5" type="radio" value="2" />Not at all.</label></li>
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Do you become totally romantic with your partner?</h3>
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<ul>
<li><label for="q6v1"><input id="q6v1" name="q6" type="radio" value="1" />Yes</label></li>
<li><label for="q6v2"><input id="q6v2" name="q6" type="radio" value="2" />No</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
Do you bother, if you are late to meet your partner or if you forget to return his/her call?</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q7v1"><input id="q7v1" name="q7" type="radio" value="1" />Very much.</label></li>
<li><label for="q7v2"><input id="q7v2" name="q7" type="radio" value="2" />Hardly.</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
Do you love your partner even when he/she looks all messed up?</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q8v1"><input id="q8v1" name="q8" type="radio" value="1" />Yes</label></li>
<li><label for="q8v2"><input id="q8v2" name="q8" type="radio" value="2" />No.</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
Do you share all your problems and issues with your partner?</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q9v1"><input id="q9v1" name="q9" type="radio" value="1" />Yes</label></li>
<li><label for="q9v2"><input id="q9v2" name="q9" type="radio" value="2" />No</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
Would you like to be seen together as a couple?</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q10v1"><input id="q10v1" name="q10" type="radio" value="1" />Why not?</label></li>
<li><label for="q10v2"><input id="q10v2" name="q10" type="radio" value="2" />I don't know.</label></li>
</ul>
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Is physical intimacy, the most important thing in your relationship?</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q11v1"><input id="q11v1" name="q11" type="radio" value="1" />No</label></li>
<li><label for="q11v2"><input id="q11v2" name="q11" type="radio" value="2" />Yes</label></li>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">What is Your Kissing Style? </span></h2>
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Would you kiss on a first date?</h3>
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<li><label for="q1v1"><input id="q1v1" name="q1" type="radio" value="1" />Why not?</label></li>
<li><label for="q1v2"><input id="q1v2" name="q1" type="radio" value="2" />Maybe not. I would prefer to know him/her a bit better.</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
You prefer to kiss with eyes</h3>
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<li><label for="q2v1"><input id="q2v1" name="q2" type="radio" value="1" />Open</label></li>
<li><label for="q2v2"><input id="q2v2" name="q2" type="radio" value="2" />Closed</label></li>
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<li><h3>
You like your kisses to be</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q3v1"><input id="q3v1" name="q3" type="radio" value="1" />Wild and passionate.</label></li>
<li><label for="q3v2"><input id="q3v2" name="q3" type="radio" value="2" />Soft and gentle.</label></li>
</ul>
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You are most likely to kiss a person whom you are attracted to</h3>
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<ul>
<li><label for="q4v1"><input id="q4v1" name="q4" type="radio" value="1" />Physically</label></li>
<li><label for="q4v2"><input id="q4v2" name="q4" type="radio" value="2" />Emotionally</label></li>
</ul>
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Your favorite romantic setting for a kiss would be</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q5v1"><input id="q5v1" name="q5" type="radio" value="1" />Anywhere, as long as my partner is ready to kiss.</label></li>
<li><label for="q5v2"><input id="q5v2" name="q5" type="radio" value="2" />The beach at sunset time.</label></li>
</ul>
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<li><h3>
You would like to kiss in</h3>
</li>
<ul>
<li><label for="q6v1"><input id="q6v1" name="q6" type="radio" value="1" />Public or private. I don't mind either.</label></li>
<li><label for="q6v2"><input id="q6v2" name="q6" type="radio" value="2" />Private only.</label></li>
</ul>
<li><h3>
If your partner kisses you aggressively, it may</h3>
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<li><label for="q7v1"><input id="q7v1" name="q7" type="radio" value="1" />Turn you on.</label></li>
<li><label for="q7v2"><input id="q7v2" name="q7" type="radio" value="2" />Turn you off.</label></li>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">What Is The Color Of Your Love?</span></h2>
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<li><label for="q1v2"><input id="q1v2" name="q1" type="radio" value="2" />Hmm..it's the kind nature</label></li>
<li><label for="q1v3"><input id="q1v3" name="q1" type="radio" value="3" />You can say simplicity</label></li>
<li><label for="q1v4"><input id="q1v4" name="q1" type="radio" value="4" />It is the company that matters the most</label></li>
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Are you too honest with your partner or you are casual?</h3>
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<li><label for="q2v1"><input id="q2v1" name="q2" type="radio" value="1" />You can say too casual</label></li>
<li><label for="q2v2"><input id="q2v2" name="q2" type="radio" value="2" />You are a bit of both</label></li>
<li><label for="q2v3"><input id="q2v3" name="q2" type="radio" value="3" />You are honest in love</label></li>
<li><label for="q2v4"><input id="q2v4" name="q2" type="radio" value="4" />Depends on the situation for you</label></li>
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How do you feel being in love with your partner?</h3>
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<li><label for="q3v1"><input id="q3v1" name="q3" type="radio" value="1" />You can say you feel good</label></li>
<li><label for="q3v2"><input id="q3v2" name="q3" type="radio" value="2" />You feel out of the world</label></li>
<li><label for="q3v3"><input id="q3v3" name="q3" type="radio" value="3" />You feel that connect</label></li>
<li><label for="q3v4"><input id="q3v4" name="q3" type="radio" value="4" />You never thought about it</label></li>
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Can you do something extreme to prove your love to your partner?</h3>
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<li><label for="q4v1"><input id="q4v1" name="q4" type="radio" value="1" />Yes, why not you can</label></li>
<li><label for="q4v2"><input id="q4v2" name="q4" type="radio" value="2" />Depends on the situation</label></li>
<li><label for="q4v3"><input id="q4v3" name="q4" type="radio" value="3" />Not if it's too extreme</label></li>
<li><label for="q4v4"><input id="q4v4" name="q4" type="radio" value="4" />You do not need these things in life</label></li>
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Do you think friendship is important or pure love can do?</h3>
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<li><label for="q5v1"><input id="q5v1" name="q5" type="radio" value="1" />Its pure love all the way</label></li>
<li><label for="q5v2"><input id="q5v2" name="q5" type="radio" value="2" />Bit of both for you</label></li>
<li><label for="q5v3"><input id="q5v3" name="q5" type="radio" value="3" />Nah..its friendship for you</label></li>
<li><label for="q5v4"><input id="q5v4" name="q5" type="radio" value="4" />Depends on the equation you share</label></li>
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Do you think love needs expressions and experiments?</h3>
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<li><label for="q6v1"><input id="q6v1" name="q6" type="radio" value="1" />Yes, it is fun at times</label></li>
<li><label for="q6v2"><input id="q6v2" name="q6" type="radio" value="2" />At times not always</label></li>
<li><label for="q6v3"><input id="q6v3" name="q6" type="radio" value="3" />Nah..You do not think so</label></li>
<li><label for="q6v4"><input id="q6v4" name="q6" type="radio" value="4" />Expression is fine at times</label></li>
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Do you think you can plan and then fall in love with someone?</h3>
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<li><label for="q7v1"><input id="q7v1" name="q7" type="radio" value="1" />Nah..it just happens</label></li>
<li><label for="q7v2"><input id="q7v2" name="q7" type="radio" value="2" />Love is a real feeling so it happens</label></li>
<li><label for="q7v3"><input id="q7v3" name="q7" type="radio" value="3" />You never know about things</label></li>
<li><label for="q7v4"><input id="q7v4" name="q7" type="radio" value="4" />Planning..Well, you are not too sure</label></li>
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Below are some relationship goals, you can choose any one?</h3>
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<li><label for="q8v1"><input id="q8v1" name="q8" type="radio" value="1" />Doing something crazy in love</label></li>
<li><label for="q8v2"><input id="q8v2" name="q8" type="radio" value="2" />Talking your heart out with your partner</label></li>
<li><label for="q8v3"><input id="q8v3" name="q8" type="radio" value="3" />Maybe traveling the world together</label></li>
<li><label for="q8v4"><input id="q8v4" name="q8" type="radio" value="4" />You make your own goals</label></li>
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Do you think love still exists in the purest form in life?</h3>
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<li><label for="q9v1"><input id="q9v1" name="q9" type="radio" value="1" />Of course yes you do</label></li>
<li><label for="q9v2"><input id="q9v2" name="q9" type="radio" value="2" />Well you are not sure</label></li>
<li><label for="q9v3"><input id="q9v3" name="q9" type="radio" value="3" />You do believe in love</label></li>
<li><label for="q9v4"><input id="q9v4" name="q9" type="radio" value="4" />Depends on the equation for you</label></li>
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See you in the new year!<br />
The Chef<br />
<br />Leichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02022610637793226300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689096266681630500.post-13247815980266751892016-12-23T04:00:00.000-08:002016-12-23T04:00:06.278-08:00Hot Potato Topic December #4Since I celebrate Christmas I will be saying Merry Christmas! Whatever you celebrate, I hope it is a wonderful celebration of love, joy, peace, and rest!<br />
The Chef<br />
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<br />Leichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02022610637793226300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689096266681630500.post-75941283822312403502016-12-16T03:30:00.000-08:002016-12-16T03:30:05.876-08:00Hot Potato Topic December #3Well I'll bring the wine if you pop the popcorn!<br />
Happy Holidays to my Favorite Cooks!<br />
The Chef<br />
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Top 20 Christmas Movies</h1>
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<li><a class="lucy-listitemhome _ca-registered-click-link-event" href="http://movies.amctv.com/movie/1989/National+Lampoons+Christmas+Vacation">National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation</a></li>
<li><a class="lucy-listitemhome _ca-registered-click-link-event" href="http://movies.amctv.com/movie/2003/Elf">Elf</a></li>
<li><a class="lucy-listitemhome _ca-registered-click-link-event" href="http://movies.amctv.com/movie/1990/Home+Alone">Home Alone</a></li>
<li><a class="lucy-listitemhome _ca-registered-click-link-event" href="http://movies.amctv.com/movie/1965/Charlie+Brown+Christmas">A Charlie Brown Christmas</a></li>
<li><a class="lucy-listitemhome _ca-registered-click-link-event" href="http://movies.amctv.com/movie/1964/Rudolph+the+Red+Nosed+Reindeer">Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer</a></li>
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<li><a class="lucy-listitemhome _ca-registered-click-link-event" href="http://movies.amctv.com/movie/1946/Its+a+Wonderful+Life">It’s a Wonderful Life</a></li>
<li><a class="lucy-listitemhome _ca-registered-click-link-event" href="http://movies.amctv.com/movie/1969/Frosty+the+Snowman">Frosty the Snowman</a></li>
<li><a class="lucy-listitemhome _ca-registered-click-link-event" href="http://movies.amctv.com/movie/1947/Miracle+on+34th+Street">Miracle on 34th Street</a></li>
<li><a class="lucy-listitemhome _ca-registered-click-link-event" href="http://movies.amctv.com/movie/1994/Santa+Clause">The Santa Clause</a></li>
<li><a class="lucy-listitemhome _ca-registered-click-link-event" href="http://movies.amctv.com/movie/1983/Christmas+Story">A Christmas Story</a></li>
<li><a class="lucy-listitemhome _ca-registered-click-link-event" href="http://movies.amctv.com/movie/1984/Christmas+Carol">A Christmas Carol</a></li>
<li><a class="lucy-listitemhome _ca-registered-click-link-event" href="http://movies.amctv.com/movie/1954/White+Christmas">White Christmas</a></li>
<li><a class="lucy-listitemhome _ca-registered-click-link-event" href="http://movies.amctv.com/movie/2000/Dr+Seuss+How+the+Grinch+Stole+Christmas">Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas</a></li>
<li><a class="lucy-listitemhome _ca-registered-click-link-event" href="http://movies.amctv.com/movie/1942/Holiday+Inn">Holiday Inn</a></li>
<li><a class="lucy-listitemhome _ca-registered-click-link-event" href="http://movies.amctv.com/movie/1992/Muppet+Christmas+Carol">The Muppet Christmas Carol</a></li>
<li><a class="lucy-listitemhome _ca-registered-click-link-event" href="http://movies.amctv.com/movie/1988/Scrooged">Scrooged</a></li>
<li><a class="lucy-listitemhome _ca-registered-click-link-event" href="http://movies.amctv.com/movie/1945/Christmas+in+Connecticut">Christmas in Connecticut</a></li>
<li><a class="lucy-listitemhome _ca-registered-click-link-event" href="http://movies.amctv.com/movie/1993/Nightmare+Before+Christmas">The Nightmare Before Christmas</a></li>
<li><a class="lucy-listitemhome _ca-registered-click-link-event" href="http://movies.amctv.com/movie/2003/Bad+Santa">Bad Santa</a></li>
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Leichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02022610637793226300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689096266681630500.post-90661698160705561402016-12-09T03:00:00.000-08:002016-12-09T03:00:34.034-08:00Hot Potato Topic December #2Season Greetings Fellow Cooks,<br />
The Chef knows when its time to get out of the kitchen. I am leaving these great quotes to the originals that said them. No elaboration on my part needed!<br />
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Season Of Giving Quotes</h1>
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<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/5106-Anne_Frank">Anne Frank</a>
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<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/5491-Khalil_Gibran">Khalil Gibran</a>
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<img alt="" src="https://www.azquotes.com/public/pictures/authors/fa/38/fa38e7133ff70db5e501a6fadcf34e1c/c_52a1e58096252_thumb.jpg" style="max-width: 54px;" /> <a class="title" href="http://www.azquotes.com/quote/283515?ref=season-of-giving">You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving.</a>
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<div class="author">
<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/14123-Robert_Louis_Stevenson">Robert Louis Stevenson</a>
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<img alt="" src="https://www.azquotes.com/public/pictures/authors/ce/4f/ce4f6283e1fba041e42ab715825e4fc7/c_52b953617b302_thumb.jpg" style="max-width: 54px;" /> <a class="title" href="http://www.azquotes.com/quote/373671?ref=season-of-giving">My
idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple:
loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas
to do that?</a>
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<div class="author">
<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/6880-Bob_Hope">Bob Hope</a>
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</li>
<li>
<div class="wrap-block" data-id="307104">
<img alt="" src="https://www.azquotes.com/public/pictures/authors/dc/a7/dca7bf94bca28f78234ad518a5c4414c/c_53b1553169201_william_arthur_ward_thumb.jpg" style="max-width: 54px;" /> <a class="title" href="http://www.azquotes.com/quote/307104?ref=season-of-giving">Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.</a>
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<div class="author">
<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/15291-William_Arthur_Ward">William Arthur Ward</a>
</div>
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</li>
<li>
<div class="wrap-block" data-id="519649">
<img alt="" src="https://www.azquotes.com/public/pictures/authors/9f/53/9f53ec7307c6414aa8bc0aa009c326d6/c_53ccfb0a1d053_bill_vaughan_thumb.jpg" style="max-width: 54px;" /> <a class="title" href="http://www.azquotes.com/quote/519649?ref=season-of-giving">The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.</a>
<br />
<div class="author">
<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/15015-Bill_Vaughan">Bill Vaughan</a>
</div>
<div>
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</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="wrap-block" data-id="1016337">
<img alt="" src="https://www.azquotes.com/public/pictures/authors/9d/1f/9d1f817ad5613334a218a14e2fb49ece/c_556d8cb2935cb_oren_arnold_thumb.jpg" style="max-width: 54px;" /> <a class="title" href="http://www.azquotes.com/quote/1016337?ref=season-of-giving">Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance.</a>
<br />
<div class="author">
<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/63439-Oren_Arnold">Oren Arnold</a>
</div>
<div>
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</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="wrap-block" data-id="1402178">
<img alt="" src="https://www.azquotes.com/public/pictures/authors/9d/1f/9d1f817ad5613334a218a14e2fb49ece/c_556d8cb2935cb_oren_arnold_thumb.jpg" style="max-width: 54px;" /> <a class="title" href="http://www.azquotes.com/quote/1402178?ref=season-of-giving">To
your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, heart.
To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good
example. To you, respect.</a>
<br />
<div class="author">
<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/63439-Oren_Arnold">Oren Arnold</a>
</div>
<div>
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</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="wrap-block" data-id="373679">
<img alt="" src="https://www.azquotes.com/public/pictures/authors/d9/66/d9661dfdba997f2f6a42778a8602217b/c_52b966ac8d650_thumb.jpg" style="max-width: 54px;" /> <a class="title" href="http://www.azquotes.com/quote/373679?ref=season-of-giving">Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.</a>
<br />
<div class="author">
<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/13157-Charles_M_Schulz">Charles M. Schulz</a>
</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="wrap-block" data-id="521573">
<img alt="" src="https://www.azquotes.com/public/pictures/authors/a2/e0/a2e05f6dc5b522da2439c5d7f71fa8ce/c_53ccfee60bb22_ruth_carter_stapleton_thumb.jpg" style="max-width: 54px;" /> <a class="title" href="http://www.azquotes.com/quote/521573?ref=season-of-giving">Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most.</a>
<br />
<div class="author">
<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/20259-Ruth_Carter_Stapleton">Ruth Carter Stapleton</a>
</div>
<div>
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</div>
</li>
<li>
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<img alt="" src="https://www.azquotes.com/public/pictures/authors/no-photo-small.png" style="max-width: 54px;" /> <a class="title" href="http://www.azquotes.com/quote/524351?ref=season-of-giving">Happiness is not so much in having as sharing. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.</a>
<br />
<div class="author">
<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/20660-Norman_MacEwen">Norman MacEwen</a>
</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
</div>
</li>
<li>
<div class="wrap-block" data-id="521586">
<img alt="" src="https://www.azquotes.com/public/pictures/authors/7a/6b/7a6b18c31f292be5f2cb7d66bfd47ecf/c_53ccfee754fa3_william_jewett_tucker_thumb.jpg" style="max-width: 54px;" /> <a class="title" href="http://www.azquotes.com/quote/521586?ref=season-of-giving">For
centuries men have kept an appointment with Christmas. Christmas means
fellowship, feasting, giving and receiving, a time of good cheer, home.</a>
<br />
<div class="author">
<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/20261-William_Jewett_Tucker">William Jewett Tucker</a>
</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
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</li>
<li>
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<img alt="" src="https://www.azquotes.com/public/pictures/authors/0b/7a/0b7adb65606df0d254a74051cf3266f0/c_52a1e47d55b9e_thumb.jpg" style="max-width: 54px;" /> <a class="title" href="http://www.azquotes.com/quote/88183?ref=season-of-giving">One must be poor to know the luxury of giving!</a>
<br />
<div class="author">
<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/4431-George_Eliot">George Eliot</a>
</div>
<div>
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</li>
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<div class="wrap-block" data-id="521488">
<img alt="" src="https://www.azquotes.com/public/pictures/authors/95/ce/95ce2fd41ecf55d3403d848d6f4422d9/c_52b9537c5cdf8_thumb.jpg" style="max-width: 54px;" /> <a class="title" href="http://www.azquotes.com/quote/521488?ref=season-of-giving">Good news from heaven the angels bring,<br />
Glad tidings to the earth they sing:<br />
To us this day a child is given,<br />
To crown us with the joy of heaven.</a>
<br />
<div class="author">
<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/9142-Martin_Luther">Martin Luther</a>
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<img alt="" src="https://www.azquotes.com/public/pictures/authors/a8/7b/a87bd4ec0887496e427dc7ccff06d1f2/c_53b14a33c77f9_thomas_s_monson_thumb.jpg" style="max-width: 54px;" /> <a class="title" href="http://www.azquotes.com/quote/739362?ref=season-of-giving">Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting.</a>
<br />
<div class="author">
<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/10277-Thomas_S_Monson">Thomas S. Monson</a>
</div>
<div>
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<li>
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<img alt="" src="https://www.azquotes.com/public/pictures/authors/01/8a/018a1d4b2bb0b53605ce39d5544af6b9/c_53b133a2b9ce8_h_jackson_brown_jr_thumb.jpg" style="max-width: 54px;" /> <a class="title" href="http://www.azquotes.com/quote/38138?ref=season-of-giving">Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.</a>
<br />
<div class="author">
<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/2012-H_Jackson_Brown_Jr">H. Jackson Brown, Jr.</a>
</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
</div>
</li>
<li>
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<img alt="" src="https://www.azquotes.com/public/pictures/authors/1e/25/1e25b7b99bd82fa59f491c80f6db34e5/c_52b955d099a04_thumb.jpg" style="max-width: 54px;" /> <a class="title" href="http://www.azquotes.com/quote/435649?ref=season-of-giving">Give, but give until it hurts.</a>
<br />
<div class="author">
<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/14530-Mother_Teresa">Mother Teresa</a>
</div>
<div>
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</li>
<li>
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<img alt="" src="https://www.azquotes.com/public/pictures/authors/54/35/543529e75ed8eb2182cf2c5f3a21ff5f/c_540c11986d0bd_carolyn_wells_thumb.jpg" style="max-width: 54px;" /> <a class="title" href="http://www.azquotes.com/quote/531904?ref=season-of-giving">I love the Christmas-tide, and yet,<br />
I notice this, each year I live;<br />
I always like the gifts I get,<br />
But how I love the gifts I give!</a>
<br />
<div class="author">
<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/21699-Carolyn_Wells">Carolyn Wells</a>
</div>
<div>
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<img alt="" src="https://www.azquotes.com/public/pictures/authors/76/a8/76a8728c98b9378f0b08be71f3f96a0c/c_52b955ec979e3_thumb.jpg" style="max-width: 54px;" /> <a class="title" href="http://www.azquotes.com/quote/529700?ref=season-of-giving">Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.</a>
<br />
<div class="author">
<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/16154-Mao_Zedong">Mao Zedong</a>
</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
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<li>
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<img alt="" src="https://www.azquotes.com/public/pictures/authors/97/a9/97a942cd4ce43255453f799b8a866db5/c_53b1566af39b7_carlos_ruiz_zafon_thumb.jpg" style="max-width: 54px;" /> <a class="title" href="http://www.azquotes.com/quote/377884?ref=season-of-giving">Presents are made for the pleasure of who gives them, not the merits of who receives them.</a>
<br />
<div class="author">
<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/16122-Carlos_Ruiz_Zafon">Carlos Ruiz Zafon</a>
</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
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</li>
<li>
<div class="wrap-block" data-id="398653">
<img alt="" src="https://www.azquotes.com/public/pictures/authors/4e/e7/4ee78ea750bea854d666a871213d16c9/c_52a1e4987532b_thumb.jpg" style="max-width: 54px;" /> <a class="title" href="http://www.azquotes.com/quote/398653?ref=season-of-giving">I slept and I dreamed that life is all joy. I woke and I saw that life is all service. I served and I saw that service is joy.</a>
<br />
<div class="author">
<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/5491-Khalil_Gibran">Khalil Gibran</a>
</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
</div>
</li>
<li>
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<img alt="" src="https://www.azquotes.com/public/pictures/authors/65/1b/651b73f08a3b90af1a745ef366b6787b/c_53b14d2bbb59b_antonio_porchia_thumb.jpg" style="max-width: 54px;" /> <a class="title" href="http://www.azquotes.com/quote/369824?ref=season-of-giving">I know what I have given you... I do not know what you have received.</a>
<br />
<div class="author">
<a href="http://www.azquotes.com/author/11780-Antonio_Porchia">Antonio Porchia</a>
</div>
</div>
</li>
</ul>
Leichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02022610637793226300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689096266681630500.post-7192486373661101652016-12-02T06:08:00.000-08:002016-12-02T06:08:14.325-08:00Hot Potato Topic December #1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello my fellow cooks! Hope your kitchens are hot and healthy. Once Thanksgiving rolls around I am a baking fanatic and I enjoy taking care of everyone's sweet tooth.<br />
<br />
So as we get into this season of giving I hope that you all will take an opportunity to give of yourselves. No matter what you are going through or how sometimes dark things seem to be there is always hope. There is always a chance to start anew, start fresh, start over.<br />
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Donating your time and talent can be just as valuable as you money. Visit your city or state websites for times and places that can use your help.<br />
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Here are a few websites to get you started! I look forward to reading how you all lent a hand, gave a hand up, or just made a difference in someone's life this holiday season.<br />
Happy Holidays,<br />
The Chef<br />
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<ol>
<li><span class=" fz-ms fw-m fc-12th wr-bw lh-17">www.<b><b>volunteer</b></b>match.org</span></li>
<li><span class=" fz-ms fw-m fc-12th wr-bw lh-17">www.<b><b>volunteer</b></b>.gov</span></li>
<li><span class=" fz-ms fw-m fc-12th wr-bw lh-17" id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_110">www.redcross.org/<b id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_109"><b id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_108">voluntee</b></b></span></li>
<li><span class=" fz-ms fw-m fc-12th wr-bw lh-17" id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_110"><b id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_109"><b id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_108"><a class="ee6040p bcan2cb" data-8fb="58193d407bcfd" href="http://r.search.yahoo.com/cbclk2/dWU9MTgzRTlCQkREMkRGNEQwMiZ1dD0xNDc4MDQ5MDg3OTI4JnVvPTM5MjE5Mzk4OTAmbHQ9MiZlcz1oMERpbnA0R1BTOS5IcjU5JmplPTQ3ZmFkZjg0LWEwOTktMTFlNi04OGQxLTEzMjUwMzE1OTM3NC03ZjU4OGZhNTY3MDAmdWk9MjYwMjozMGE6MmNjYjoyOGUwOjk0NjU6MmYyMTo0NjAwOjkxNjkmanQ9MTQ3ODA0OTA4Nzk0NCZwcD1uMg--/RV=2/RE=1478077888/RO=10/RU=http%3a%2f%2f0.r.msn.com%2f%3fld%3dd3Gf8x1udVcpUm0B9lppaRvDVUCUzbWyj8nY3GowFZ5-p_RNFuTboZHnpvSwx7VhkFsRQVM0U8aWWP0H57ZWpvz700x7jt8tCalgxiIhQFSj-_WYgOJjpFO-yxnTkU1pzj23mMGIPEBy8m-iGu_Jmfp3OjHc1Pk6Bl4jntWmuAJy7UAVg-%26u%3dwww.projects-abroad.org%252f%253futm_source%253dbing%2526utm_medium%253dcpc%2526utm_campaign%253dA.%252520Volunteer%252520Generics%2526utm_term%253dvolunteer%252520opportunities%2526utm_content%253dVolunteer%25253EExact/RK=0/RS=0MSaTSnvPktcfgAxDVdHUEaErV0-;_ylt=AwrTcdQ_PRlY1EsAab4PxQt.;_ylu=X3oDMTB2MmRzOHM3BGNvbG8DZ3ExBHBvcwMyBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNvdi10b3A-?p=volunteer+opportunities&cssc=segELaCd29b_u18XFmGr8pqSygYsT8U_9y9.CRLTnk34yD6OQIvsPHJjJ3Nhojlq0GXaREfXSkfp.DBS3hA7YKzx330JmmM7Fc6B0pli75gXTxcO6u9YdBK_NmNwDlkEQXawnMV_CDryWj.5khBSWDxvs877G6ONif_jRJdCLI8b9hU3Hj9bZYs0lOfC3b9MDrFUg2S0" style="color: #007542; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" target="_blank">www.Projects-Abroad.org</a> </b></b></span></li>
<li><span class=" fz-ms fw-m fc-12th wr-bw lh-17" id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_110"><b id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_109"><b id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_108"><span class="txt" id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049015549_109"><span class=" cite fw-xl fz-ms lh-17" id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049015549_108">thesamaritanwomen.org</span></span></b></b></span></li>
<li><span class=" fz-ms fw-m fc-12th wr-bw lh-17" id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_110"><b id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_109"><b id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_108"><span class="txt" id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049015549_109"><span class=" cite fw-xl fz-ms lh-17" id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049015549_108"><span class=" fz-ms fw-m fc-12th wr-bw lh-17" id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049015549_121">www.serve.gov</span></span></span></b></b></span><span class=" fz-ms fw-m fc-12th wr-bw lh-17" id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_110"><b id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_109"><b id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_108"><span class="txt" id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049015549_109"><span class=" cite fw-xl fz-ms lh-17" id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049015549_108"><span class=" fz-ms fw-m fc-12th wr-bw lh-17" id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049015549_121"></span></span></span></b></b></span><span class=" fz-ms fw-m fc-12th wr-bw lh-17" id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_110"><b id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_109"><b id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_108"><span class="txt" id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049015549_109"><span class=" cite fw-xl fz-ms lh-17" id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049015549_108"><span class=" fz-ms fw-m fc-12th wr-bw lh-17" id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049015549_121"> </span> </span></span> </b></b></span></li>
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<span class=" fz-ms fw-m fc-12th wr-bw lh-17" id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_110"><b id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_109"><b id="yui_3_10_0_1_1478049085464_108"> </b></b></span>Leichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02022610637793226300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689096266681630500.post-54943032421499895422016-11-25T07:00:00.000-08:002016-11-25T07:00:11.305-08:00Hot Potato Topic November #4Happy Thanksgiving!<br />
I am so thankful for all of you and I wish you a wonderful holiday!<br />
The Chef<br />
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<br />Leichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02022610637793226300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689096266681630500.post-337341303606478662016-11-18T07:30:00.000-08:002016-11-18T07:30:21.839-08:00Hot Potato Topic November #3Hey Cooks,<br />
As I prepare to hit the road and enjoy multiple home cooked meals, I thought a little advice for holidays with the family would be appropriate.<br />
Enjoy,<br />
The Chef<br />
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8 tips for handling extended family stress during the holidays</h1>
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<span class="drop_cap">A</span>s the
holidays are upon us, many of us will be spending time with extended
family. Whether you’re traveling to visit parents or they’re coming to
stay with you, time spent with family can be filled with blessings — and
also lots of stress.<br />
My father-in-law aptly stated it this way: one of the best things
about the holidays is seeing the headlights of family members coming up
the driveway to visit. The second best thing about the holidays is
seeing their taillights as they drive away.<br />
Handling extended family and in-laws can be tricky for most every couple.<br />
Not everyone has the blessing of a good extended family or in-laws.
Many spouses still may feel like they must compete against their in-laws
for the time and attention of their spouse.<br />
<strong>Like it or not, extended family and in-laws are part of your life, so having a good relationship with them is vital.</strong> After all, you married into their system. And they can help instill values in your children.<br />
So how do you navigate the extended family and in-law waters this holiday season?<br />
<strong>With a mix of tact, straightforwardness, and healthy selfishness.</strong><br />
Whether the relationship with your extended family or in-laws is
great or could use some improving, here are some tips that may help.<br />
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1. Your spouse comes first.</h3>
The Bible even talks about this one — a child will leave their mother and father and cleave to their spouse. <strong>When you get married, it’s time to grow up and leave your parents. </strong>This
doesn’t mean you emotionally kick them to the curb or cut all ties, but
you do need to establish your own family. By putting your spouse first,
you are choosing the adult role of being a husband or wife over the
role of being a child in your parent’s family.<br />
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2. Set boundaries.</h3>
There are many things that happen in marriage that are none of your
parent’s business. If you run to mom or dad any time you have a fight
with your spouse, how are you going to learn to handle life with your
spouse on your own? <strong>Avoid sharing the household secrets with your parents.</strong> Discuss with your spouse what topics and areas of your life are off limits to others.<br />
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3. Establish ground rules.</h3>
Much like the previous point, setting clear ground rules for handling extended family will improve your marriage:<br />
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<li>When do you and your spouse have exclusive time for each other?</li>
<li>When do you spend time with your extended family?</li>
<li>When do you involve your parents/in-laws in decision-making?</li>
<li>Where should you discuss your marital conflicts: in private or in front of your in-laws?</li>
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4. Recognize the culture.</h3>
<strong>Our culture and upbringing plays a major role in how we do marriage.</strong>
Recognize the cultural aspects of your spouse’s upbringing. One client
I’ve worked with handled it this way: in her upbringing, the women did
all the cooking and cleaning up at mealtimes. So when they shared a meal
with her parents, he stayed out of the way. However, when her parents
weren’t around, he stepped up and helped out or took care of it himself.<br />
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5. Don’t criticize your spouse’s relationship with their family or parents.</h3>
Nothing can raise a spouse’s defenses faster than criticism. Seek to
understand more about their relationship rather than criticize, as that
can lead to bitterness and resentment.<br />
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6. Be polite.</h3>
This doesn’t mean you have to change your personality to please your
extended family or in-laws, but respect rules and traditions that are
important to the older generation. <strong>Being polite and respectful with in-laws will go a long way in improving the relationship</strong> — not only with your in-laws, but your spouse as well.<br />
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7. Develop code words.</h3>
My wife and I have pretty good relationships with each other’s
parents and family. Even so, there are still times when they drive us a
bit crazy. <strong>We’ve developed some code words that we use to lighten the mood between us whenever family is getting too annoying.</strong> Have fun with this one, but remember to remain respectful. Derogatory code words will only cause more problems.<br />
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8. Spend time with your extended family.</h3>
Develop a better relationship with your family members by <em>doing</em> things together. <strong>Find out what they enjoy and join them.</strong> This could be shopping, playing golf, cards, whatever. You may find you have more in common than you thought.<br />
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What ya cooking? Prepping for family, friends and food?<br />
Just like with all the weddings this past June it will be off to family and friends in an attempt to not gain too much weight! But as someone that loves to eat and enjoys trying new dishes, there will be very little 'no' and a whole lot of 'YES!'<br />
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Dating After Divorce: When Is the Right Time?</h2>
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If you’re divorced, or have ended a long-term relationship, well-meaning relatives and friends may encourage you to start <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/rm-quiz-dating">dating</a> again soon. But how will <i>you</i> know when you're ready for a new relationship?</div>
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“This wildly varies from person to person,” says Judith Sills, PhD, a Philadelphia-based <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/guide-to-psychiatry-and-counseling">psychologist</a> and author of<i> Getting Naked Again: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" id="title" name="title"></a>Dating, <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/features/the-science-behind-romance">Romance</a>, <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/rm-quiz-sex-fact-fiction">Sex</a>, and Love When You've Been Divorced, Widowed, Dumped, or Distracted</i>. “Everyone ends a relationship by <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-coping-with-grief">grieving</a>
the emotional investment. For some people, that happens before they
move out. Others are still emotionally married after the divorce is
final.”</div>
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Dena Roché started dating while waiting for her divorce papers to come through.</div>
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“It helped, because I got to see what 'normal'
looked like,” Roché says. “I also saw that my ex wasn't the only guy who
would want to be with me. It bolstered my confidence for dating.” </div>
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Claudia Barnett needed some alone time to heal before seeking a new relationship. </div>
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“Your <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/default.htm">marriage</a>
has died; you need to grieve that loss,” Barnett says. “To move
forward, I had to be whole emotionally, financially, mentally, and
spiritually. After I accomplished some <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/women/features/set-reach-goals">set goals</a>, I knew it was time.”</div>
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Here's what experts say you should consider before dating:</div>
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Go by your feelings, not the calendar</h3>
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Some people are ready to date after 2 months; others
may need years. Don't rush. It's important to experience the emotions
associated with divorce.</div>
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Give yourself “a little time to think, a little time to grieve, a little opportunity to find someone else,” Sills says.</div>
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The ex factor</h3>
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If you're still thinking about what your ex is doing or whom he's dating, you're too distracted to begin a healthy relationship.</div>
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“Some people date and even marry to try to prove
something to an ex,” says Edward M. Tauber, PhD, a California-based
divorce counselor and co-author of <i>Find the Right One After Divorce</i>. “You wouldn't date somebody who's still tangled up with an ex emotionally. Why offer that to somebody else?”</div>
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Are you open to new experiences?</h3>
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If you were in a committed relationship for a long
time, the idea of beginning a new romance may seem scary. If you've
recently tried other activities that bring you out of your comfort zone,
you could be ready to date.</div>
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“Have you done something that's an affirmation of
yourself and your life -- made a new friend, taken up a new sport,
gotten a haircut?” Sills asks. “You open your <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart">heart</a> to new <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/bhc-healthy-sex-life/default.htm">relationships</a> when you're resilient enough to endure the minuses of dating to get the pluses.”</div>
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Accept yourself as an individual</h3>
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Your identity has nothing to do with your
dating status. Rather than jumping into a new relationship to avoid
being alone, give yourself a chance to explore life on your own terms.</div>
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“You can't heal unless you're on your own,” Tauber says. “You need to find single friends to have a social life with.”</div>
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Things have changed since the last time you were dating</h3>
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Not only have you changed since you were last
single, but so have your social life, circle of friends, and routines.
You might meet a new partner through a friend or by clicking with a
mysterious stranger -- but you may also want to consider online dating. </div>
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“The advantage is you have a pool of people who are
looking, like you are,” Sills says. “When you drop off the kids at
school, there might be a single person there, but you don't know them.”</div>
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Dating is an adult decision</h3>
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Some single parents don't date because they're
worried about the effect it may have on their children. You don't let
your children make other decisions for you, so don't let them keep you
from dating if that’s something you want to do. </div>
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But be careful. </div>
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“Do a very slow introduction of a new partner,”
Sills says. “It should be a serious person with the potential of a
long-term relationship who comes to dinner or the zoo as mom or dad's
friend.”</div>
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Leichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02022610637793226300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2689096266681630500.post-34984539184955463402016-11-04T07:30:00.000-07:002016-11-04T07:30:46.582-07:00Hot Potato Topic November #1Greetings Fellow Cooks!<br />
Something is smelling good in the kitchen! I hope its thankfulness. This week we'll finish our sexual health with some important information and resources you need to know.<br />
The Chef<br />
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Understanding Hepatitis -- Diagnosis and Treatment</h2>
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How Do I Know If I Have Hepatitis?</h3>
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Viral <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/default.htm">hepatitis</a>, such as <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepc-guide/default.htm">hepatitis C</a> (HCV), <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepb-guide/default.htm">hepatitis B</a> (HBV) and <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepa-guide/default.htm">hepatitis A</a> (HAV), is diagnosed by your symptoms, a <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/annual-physical-examinations">physical exam</a>, <a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart/anatomy-picture-of-blood">blood</a> tests, and other studies, such as FibroSure. Sometimes imaging studies such as a <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-an-ultrasound">sonogram</a> or <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/computed-tomography-ct-scan-of-the-body">CAT scan</a> and a <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-liver-biopsy">liver biopsy</a> are also used.</div>
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<a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/ss/slideshow-hepatitis-overview">Hepatitis</a>: Who's at Risk?</b>
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For <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/future-with-hepatitis-c-14/slideshow-hepatitis-c-overview">hepatitis C</a>, the CDC recommends that you have a <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/heart/anatomy-picture-of-blood">blood</a> test if any of the following is true:</div>
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<li>You have received an <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/organ-transplant-donor-information">organ transplant</a> or transfusion in the past.</li>
<li>You have been notified that you received <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/rm-quiz-blood-basics">blood</a> or an organ transplant from a donor who later tested positive for the disease</li>
<li>You have ever injected <a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/index-drugs.aspx">drugs</a>, even once many years ago</li>
<li>You received a blood transfusion or an <a href="http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/organ-donation-facts">organ transplant</a> before July 1992</li>
<li>You received a blood product used to treat clotting problems that was made before 1987</li>
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<span style="background-color: white;">You were born between 1945 and 1965</span>
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<li>You have had long-term <a href="http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/kidney-dialysis">kidney dialysis</a></li>
<li>You have signs or symptoms of <a href="http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/picture-of-the-liver">liver</a> disease</li>
<li>You have <a href="http://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/default.htm">HIV</a></li>
<li>You have a known exposure to HCV</li>
<li>You have persistent elevations of a <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/picture-of-the-liver">liver</a> blood test called ALT (<a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/alanine-aminotransferase-alt">alanine aminotransferase</a> levels)</li>
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Other people for whom <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/rm-quiz-hepatitis-c-myths-facts">hepatitis C</a> virus testing is indicated include:</div>
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<li>Children born to HCV-positive mothers</li>
<li>Hospital and other <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/default.htm">health care</a> facility workers after a needle stick or exposure to the blood of a person with HCV</li>
<li>Public safety and emergency medical workers after a needle stick or exposure to the blood of a person with HCV</li>
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The following people who are at increased risk for contracting hepatitis B virus include:</div>
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<li>People who received a blood or a blood-product transfusion prior to 1972</li>
<li>Hospital and <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/condition-15/insurance/rm-quiz-insurance-basics">health care</a> workers</li>
<li>Household members of an infected person</li>
<li>Intravenous drugs users (both present and former users)</li>
<li>People who have had a tattoo or a body part pierced with an infected needle</li>
<li>
<a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/default.htm">Sex</a> partners of infected people</li>
<li>Travelers to countries where HBV is endemic</li>
<li>People who were born to a mother infected with HBV</li>
<li>Transplant-organ recipients who received an infected organ</li>
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The following groups of people should be screened for hepatitis B virus:</div>
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<li>People born in areas where HBV is endemic</li>
<li>Men who have <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/rm-quiz-sex-fact-fiction">sex</a> with men</li>
<li>Intravenous drug users (both present and former users)</li>
<li>
<a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/kidney-dialysis">Dialysis</a> patients</li>
<li>
<a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/default.htm">HIV</a>-infected people</li>
<li>
<a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/baby/default.htm">Pregnant</a> women</li>
<li>Family members, household members, and sex partners of HBV-infected people (even if sex occurred on only one occasion)</li>
<li>People who have had more than one sex partner within 6 months</li>
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Otherwise, routine screening for hepatitis typically is not recommended unless you have symptoms or signs (such as abnormal <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/ss/slideshow-surprising-liver-damage">liver</a>-related blood tests) of the condition.</div>
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What If I Have Symptoms of Viral Hepatitis?</h3>
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If you have symptoms or signs of viral hepatitis, your <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/america-asks-health-reform/what-is-the-aca">health care</a>
provider can perform a blood test to check for the presence of an
antibody. If you have hepatitis, more blood samples may be necessary
later -- even if the symptoms have vanished -- to check for
complications and determine if you have progressed from acute (infected
within the past six months) to chronic (having the virus for greater
than six months) disease. Most people have vague or no symptoms at all;
hence, viral hepatitis is often referred to as a silent disease.</div>
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Your health care provider may also require a <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/rmq-know-your-liver">liver</a><a href="http://www.webmd.com/cancer/what-is-a-biopsy">biopsy</a>, or tissue sample, in order to determine the extent of the damage. A <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/cancer/what-is-a-biopsy">biopsy</a>
is commonly performed by inserting a needle into the liver and drawing
out a fragment of tissue, which is then sent to a lab to be analyzed.</div>
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What Are the Treatments for Viral Hepatitis?</h3>
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The treatment for viral hepatitis depends on the
type and stage of the infection. Over the last several years, excellent
treatments for both hepatitis B and C have become available. More and
improved treatments are being evaluated all the time.</div>
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Your primary care doctor
should be able to provide adequate care of your hepatitis. However, if
you have severe hepatitis, you may require treatment by a hepatologist
or gastroenterologist -- specialists in diseases of the liver.
Hospitalization is normally unnecessary unless you cannot eat or drink
or are <a href="http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-nausea-vomiting">vomiting</a>.</div>
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Doctors sometimes recommend drug therapy for people with certain types of hepatitis. Antiviral <a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/index-drugs.aspx">medication</a> for hepatitis B includes <a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-64164/adefovir+oral/details">adefovir</a> dipivoxil (<a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-64166/hepsera+oral/details">Hepsera</a>), <a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-92904/entecavir+oral/details">entecavir</a> (<a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-92909/baraclude+oral/details">Baraclude</a>), <a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-37/interferon+alfa-2b+injection/details">interferon</a>, lamivudine (<a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/mono-8268-LAMIVUDINE+-+ORAL.aspx?drugid=12010&drugname=Epivir+Oral">Epivir</a>), peginterferon, <a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-145813/telbivudine+oral/details">telbivudine</a> (<a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-145815/tyzeka+oral/details">Tyzeka</a>), and <a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-91480/emtricitabine-tenofovir+oral/details">tenofovir</a> (Viread).</div>
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Until recently, the standard treatment for <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepc-guide/chronic-hepatitis-c">chronic hepatitis C</a> was a course of peginterferon plus <a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-13767/ribavirin+inhalation/details">ribavirin</a> for people with genotype 2 and 3, and peginterferon plus ribavirin plus a protease inhibitor - either <a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-155899/boceprevir+oral/details">boceprevir</a> (Victrelis) or <a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-155941/telaprevir+oral/details">telaprevir</a>
(Incivek) for people with genotype 1. These treatments had been shown
to be effective in from 50% to 80% of those infected with hepatitis C.</div>
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More recently, two new direct acting antiviral drugs, <a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-165470/simeprevir+oral/details">simeprevir</a>
(Olysio) and sofosbuvir (Sovaldi) were approved by the FDA to treat
chronic HCV infection. When used as part of a treatment plan, they can
be effective in 80%-95% of patients. Sofosbuvir (Sovaldi) blocks a
protein needed by the hepatitis C virus to multiply. It is approved for
use with pegylated interferon and ribavirin for HCV genotype 1 and 4
infections, and with ribavirin for adults with HCV genotype 2 and 3
infection. This is the first time an interferon-free regimen has been
approved to treat chronic hepatitis C. Imeprevir (Olysio) also blocks a
protein needed by the hepatitis C virus to multiply. It is approved for
use with peginterferon-alfa and ribavirin for genotype 1 infections
only.</div>
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In addition, the newer drugs daclatasvir (<a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-169307/daklinza-oral/details">Daklinza</a>), ombitasvir, paritaprevir and ritonavir (<a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-169436/technivie-oral/details">Technivie</a>), ombitasvir-paritaprevir-dasabuvir-<a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/mono-1138-RITONAVIR+CAPSULE+-+ORAL.aspx?drugid=8436&drugname=Ritonavir+Oral">ritonavir</a> (Viekira Pak), and sofosbuvir-ledipasvir (<a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-167104/ledipasvir-sofosbuvir+oral/details">Harvoni</a>), are approved to treat chronic HCV genotype 1.</div>
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Also, many drugs have at
one time or another been implicated as a cause of liver damage. If you
currently have hepatitis, or if you have a history of liver disease or
other liver problems, tell your health care provider before taking any
medication - either prescription or over-the-counter, including herbal
therapies.</div>
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<b>Hepatitis in Pregnant Women</b>
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Hepatitis in pregnant women usually does not increase the risk of <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/baby/tc/birth-defects-testing-what-are-birth-defects-tests">birth defects</a> or other <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/7-pregnancy-warning-signs">pregnancy problems</a>, and infection of the unborn <a href="http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/default.htm">baby</a>
is rare. However, hepatitis E can be fatal to a pregnant woman during
her third trimester, and if the mother has hepatitis B, the baby is
likely to contract the disease at birth.</div>
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If
you are pregnant, your doctor will test you for hepatitis B; if you are
infected with the virus, your baby will be given immune globulin shots
and a hepatitis vaccination. This will help protect your baby from
contracting the virus. In addition, it may be recommended that a mother
with active HBV receive treatment with an antiviral medication during
the <a class="" href="http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/third-trimester-of-pregnancy">third trimester of pregnancy</a>.</div>
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If your hepatitis, either viral or nonviral, is in the acute stage (occurred within the last six months), avoid <a href="http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/alcohol-abuse/default.htm">alcoholic</a>
beverages, as your body's efforts to process alcohol puts an added
strain on an already injured liver. Also, be aware that your sexual
partners, especially if you have hepatitis B, may run the risk of
contracting the disease. Hepatitis C is difficult to pass through sexual
contact, unless there is blood-to-blood contact.</div>
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Most adults recover
completely from acute hepatitis A and B within six months. Mild
flare-ups may occur over a period of several months as the disease is
subsiding, but each flare-up is usually less severe than the one before
it, and a relapse doesn't mean you won't make a full recovery.</div>
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