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During the Christmas season, gingerbread has become a traditional holiday dessert that comes in many forms; however, gingerbread was not created in response to Christmas celebrations. Instead, gingerbread became popular due to its medicinal ingredients and its social connotations. Medieval gingerbread consisted of ginger, honey, and breadcrumbs, which created a high calorie dish that would become the holiday classic society knows today. Ginger originated in Southeast Asia where it was popular…

How to Cook Perfect Orzo Every Time If you’re looking to add a little variety to your dishes at home, orzo can make for a fun and flavorful experience. Orzo is nice because it has a firm texture that gives some structure to your food. It also cooks pretty quickly, so it’s easy, too! What is orzo? While it looks like rice or slivered almonds, orzo is actually pasta. It means “barley” in Italian. It is used to make risotto, and it is also an easy ingredient to add to soups. Orzo is made with…

wear this and we shouldn’t wear that. Horizontal stripes make us appear wider and patterns are too busy. Well prints do not make you look fat. In fact, with the right print they can actually make a plus size woman look even better. Here at Pink Clove we choose prints that are on trend, flattering, comfortable and fabulous. Prints and patterns don’t necessarily make you look skinny but certain solids and fabrics can reveal every lump and bulge we would prefer to disguise. The perfect print,…

be seen by your dentist, there are ways you can help treat your pain at home. First, take an over-the-counter pain reliever to help with your discomfort. You may also find that rinsing with saltwater could help you find some relief. Additionally, clove oil can help reduce tooth pain, and also works as a natural antibacterial, which could help to keep a developing infection at bay. Remember to always follow-up with your dentist whenever you’re experienced tooth pain. It may be an indication of a…

If you love eating Mexican food, but are trying to eat healthier this year, keep these tips in mind the next time you create or go out for Mexican food. Skip The Chips One of the easiest ways to make your Mexican food more healthy is by skipping the chips. If you are going out to eat, ask your server to not place any chips on your table; that way, you will not be tempted at all. If you are preparing food at home, just skip the chips altogether. That doesn’t mean you have to skip out on…

President Coriolanus Snow plays a larger role than in the book.In the book, when the tributes' scores are revealed, it is merely a picture of the tribute, and their score beneath it. In the film, Caesar Flickerman reads out their name, district, and score.In the film, more of the Cornucopia bloodbath is shown than is told in the book.In the book Peeta drew an X on Cato hand for Katniss to have a target, but in the film he didn't draw a X on Cato hand.In the film Katniss shot the boy in the chest…

France and the colony of Madagascar both developed in different ways, portraying various contrasts between the two areas. The systems explored throughout this essay will be economy and government. Economy can developed through the natural resources of the land and what the culture is. For example, if a land has many beavers and is rich in animals, the economy might be based on fur trade since those are the area’s primary resources it can provide to the inhabitants. Government is referred to the…

When the day came where Napoleon was going to die and Squealer was going to die, from fatness. The animals would rejoice and be free, but until that day life was going to be miserable. Everyone didn’t know that the pigs were breaking the commandments which they set up, but rather their stupidity got the best of them. The only animal that knew what was going on was Benjamin. Life was just the same work, eat, more work, sleep, and repeat. There had been word that Snowball was planning his own…

Course Recipe courtesy of Louisiana Kitchen & Culture, Premiere Issue (May/Jun 2012) Serves 6 Ingredients: 1/2 stick butter ?1 medium onion, chopped ?1/2 green bell pepper, chopped ?2 stalks celery, chopped ?3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen) ?2 cloves garlic, minced ?salt, pepper, and Cajun or Creole seasoning to taste 1 (10-ounce) can chopped tomatoes with green chiles (such as Ro-tel) 1/2 cup chicken broth 1½ cups heavy cream or half and half 3 cups Louisiana crawfish tails (about 1…

4 (around 1 pound each) golden nugget squashes 2 (4 ounce) turkey sausages, with casings removed 2 cups quinoa, cooked 3/4 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup carrots, finely chopped 1/2 cup onions, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped Salt and pepper to taste…