Tuesday 30 April 2013

Wordless Wednesday -- May 1,2013


Now that the A-Z Challenge is behind us it is time to focus on getting back to what ever each of us considers "normal". For me it is taking part in Wordless Wednesday....

A-Z Challenge -- "Z" is for Za'atar Seasoning Blend



Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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    For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. - About how they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.

With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

Learn more about these terms

"Z" is for Za'atar Seasoning Blend
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Monday 29 April 2013

A-Z Challenge ---"Y" is for Yucca

Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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    For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. - About how they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.

With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

Learn more about these terms

"Y" is for Yarrow

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Saturday 27 April 2013

A-Z Challenge --"X" is for Xylopia aethiopica



Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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    For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. - About how they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.

With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

Learn more about these terms

"X" is for xylopia  aethiopica
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Friday 26 April 2013

A-Z Challenge -- "W" is for White Pepper


Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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    For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. - About how they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.

With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

Learn more about these terms

"W" is for White Pepper

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Thursday 25 April 2013

A-Z Challenge --"V" is for Vanilla Bean


Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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    For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. - About how they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.

With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

Learn more about these terms
"V" is for Vanilla Bean

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Wednesday 24 April 2013

A-Z Challenge --"U" is for Unicorn Root


Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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    For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. - About how they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.

With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

Learn more about these terms

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                                                      "U" is for Unicorn Root

The Divine Tempest Tour Book Review

TheDivineTemptest





A Book Review

A Scholar’s Journey: The Divine Tempest

A Scholar's Journey The Divine TempestLet me give you an excerpt  from  Herrick C. Erickson-Brigl’s first installment of a series that promises to be more than memorable .

Daymion thought for a  moment and chose carefully what he would say next. “Your Lordship, I have a word of caution about my brother, Sorenson.  He has had an even more colorful past than most of my family. And  this causes him to be dangerous. If pushed too far there is little that can stop him”, Daymion warned.                                                                                                           

And so it  begins in this  delightfully heart pounding novel of futuristic combatants. With the scholarly Penndarius Greyson as the main character it  displays the events that result when they have only 2 days to solve a riddle that is older than history itself. With other  vibrantly colorful characters involved  that simply vibrate  and bounce,  this is definitely an energy  fueled fantasy with trademark epic fight scenes.


About the Author:
Herrick C. Erickson-Brigl

Herrick Erickson-Brigl has been reading fantasy since he first learned to read and writing it nearly as long. While in college, Herrick’s passion for writing culminated in his first novel, entitled *A Scholar’s Journey: The Divine Tempest*. He is currently completing his second book in that series.




Tuesday 23 April 2013

A-Z Challenge -- "T" is for Turmeric


Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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    For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. - About how they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.

With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

Learn more about these terms

                          "T" is  for Turmeric
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Monday 22 April 2013

A-Z Challenge --"S" is for Saffron


Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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    For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. - About how they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.

With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

Learn more about these terms

      "S" is for Saffron
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Sunday 21 April 2013

Smile Brilliant LED Teeth Whitening System






It is finally showing all the wonderful signs of Spring in this part of the world! 

Outside, the grass is getting greener and the  earth is yielding to brightly colored flowers. 

Inside, we are changing up our wardrobe, picking out bright accessories,  and facing the word with a smile. Now, think about this, your most valuable fashion accessory, your smile, that you wear 24/7, needs to be bright as well!

 I thought I was projecting my "best self", but it was not until I completed the easy to use, safe and very effective Smile Brilliant LED Teeth Whitening System   did I realize how much whiter it made my smile. Similar results  would have cost hundreds more from a dentist's chair.

When you don't have time to mess with syringes and need immediate results on the go, Smile Brilliant's LED Teeth Whitening System does it all. SmileBrilliant.com is pleased to offer a tooth bleaching package that generates results in an easy to carry package. In as little as 20 minutes per day, this kit gets results and goes where you go. The whitening system includes an ultra high strength professional whitening pen with an LED lighting system. The gel paints on quickly and the LED whitening light accelerates the process.

I did find some very minor tooth sensitivity on the first two mornings, but it quickly disappeared and  my smile was "good to go"!!

Now I will launch into Spring feeling confident and fully accessorized at all times!


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Saturday 20 April 2013

A-Z Challenge -- "R"


Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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    For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. - About how they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.

With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

Learn more about these terms

                  "R" is for Rosemary

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Friday 19 April 2013

-Z Challenge --"Q"

Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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    For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. - About how they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.

With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

Learn more about these terms


                                              "Q" is for Quassia         
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Thursday 18 April 2013

A-Z Challenge -- -"P"



  For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. -  How they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.
With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

To learn more about these terms check here.


                   "P" is for Parsley

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Wednesday 17 April 2013

A-Z Challenge---"O"


Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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    For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. - About how they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.

With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

Learn more about these terms

     "O" is for Oregano

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Tuesday 16 April 2013

A-Z Blogging Challenge --"N" is for Nutmeg



A-Z Blogging Challenge -- "N"



 Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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  For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. -  How they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.
With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

                                                              
Learn more about these terms 

                                                         "N" is for Nutmeg
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Monday 15 April 2013

A-Z Blogging Challenge--"M"



Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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  For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. -  How they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.
With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

                                                           
Learn more about these terms 


                                                                    "M"  is for Marjoram
                  
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Saturday 13 April 2013

A-Z Challenge -- "L"



 Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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  For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. -  How they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.
With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

To learn more about these terms check here.


                  "L"  is for Lavender

Friday 12 April 2013

A- Z Challenge ---"K"


Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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    For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. - About how they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.

With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

Learn more about these terms


                                                      "K" is for Kaffir Lime Leaves


Thursday 11 April 2013

A-Z Blogging Challenge --"J"


 Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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    For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. - About how they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.

With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

Learn more about these terms;


                                                  "J" is  for Juniper Berries      

Wednesday 10 April 2013

A-Z Blogging -- "I"



 Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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    For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. - About how they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.

With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

Learn more about these terms.

Now for today's letter!  "I" is for Indonesian Bay Leaf


Tuesday 9 April 2013

A-Z Blogging --"H" is for Horseradish



 For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. - About how they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.

With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.
   Learn more about these terms.


                           "H" is for Horseradish  


Monday 8 April 2013

A-Z Blogging --"G"


 Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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    For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. - About how they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.
With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

Learn more about these terms.

                                 "G" is for  Ginger                  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Saturday 6 April 2013

A-Z Blogging --"F"



                                                  
 Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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                                                          "F" is for Fennel
                                                         
    For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. - About how they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.
With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.
Learn more about these terms


                                             "F" is for Fennel
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Friday 5 April 2013

A-Z Blogging - "E"


 Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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    For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. - About how they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.
With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.
Learn more about these terms.


                                           "E" is for Epazote
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Thursday 4 April 2013

A-Z Blogging --"D"


 Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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  For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. -  How they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.
With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.
Learn more about these terms.
                                                         

                                "D" is for Dill
                                                                                                                                                       

Wednesday 3 April 2013

A - Z Blogging -- "C"




 Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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  For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. -  How they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.
With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

                                                           
Learn more about these terms.       

               "C" is for Cinnamon                              
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Tuesday 2 April 2013

A-Z Blogging Challenge -- "B"



 Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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  For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. -  How they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.
With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

                                                             
Learn more about these terms 

                                "B" is for Basil

Monday 1 April 2013

A-Z Blogging Challenge ---"A"

                                                     
                                                   
 Well, Hello there!!! I am so pleased that you stopped by  to visit!
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    For the past many years I have had an interest...no, make that a fascination with herbs, spices and seasonings. - About how they were used by our ancestors centuries ago for a variety of ailments, and how they are used today to enhance your favorite recipe.

With this in mind I am attempting to present a different herb, spice or seasoning  for each day of the  A-Z Challenge. Please drop by often and perhaps we both will learn something new.

Learn more about these terms.

And..... we're off!!


           "A" is for Allspice