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.

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"W" is for White Pepper

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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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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

A Book Review

A Scholar’s Journey: The Divine Tempest

Let 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 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.

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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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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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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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.

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                  "R" is for Rosemary

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-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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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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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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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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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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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

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.

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                                                      "K" is for Kaffir Lime Leaves

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.

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                                                  "J" is  for Juniper Berries      

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

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  

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                  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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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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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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
                                                                                                                                                       

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.

                                                           
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               "C" is for Cinnamon                              
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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.

                                                             
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                                "B" is for Basil

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.

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

           "A" is for Allspice

Intro to A-Z Blogging

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.

Easter

                           Happy Easter to all. 

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Wordless Wednesday-- Daffodils

March 27,2013

Where do the days go?? Can't believe it is Wednesday already.  It is finally time to start enjoying the benefits of spring..... well some of the early ones, anyway!
Thanks to Create With Joy for the Linky

Wordless Wednesday

March 20,2013


With spring officially starting tomorrow and the weather forecast is for 20+ cm of snow, I am consoling myself with pictures from last summer.... and live in hope of better weather to come.
Many thanks to Older Mommy Still Yummy for the Linky

Wordless Wednesday

 March 13,2013


March is the month, that in this part of Canada we start to see the signs of spring. Snow receding, robins singing and ice breaking up.

Wordless Wednesday

March 06,2013

Living in Canada one has to know what the national pass time is. --- As this a family friendly blog I will tell you right away before your mind starts to wander!!!!--- Hockey!!

Friday Photo Share- "H" is for Hiking

March 1,2013 

Week #8 of ABC Friday Photo Share. Here it is the first of March already and with  another huge dumping of snow upon us we can safely say March came "in like a lion"!  Thanks to Maple Leaf Mommy and Mom vs.the Boys for being our vehicle on this journey.

Wordless Wednesday

February 27,2013


It is an absolutely beautiful sunny day in this part of Eastern Canada. We have all been sun deprived for so long that we almost forget how to be joyful.

Wellness

February 26,2013

As this short month of February enters its final days I would be terribly remiss if I did not dedicate at least one post to what February is all about..... at least from a health perspective. That,  my friends, is a discussion about Heart and Stroke Month.

ABC Friday Photo Share "G" is for ---Grain

February 22,2013


Well, I have to admit that I had a hard time, and with a letter that so many words start with one would think that there would be lots of choices....not  so!

Wordless Wednesday

Feb.20,2013


I recently celebrated a birthday and a dear friend, who was out of the country at that time, dropped in to say hello.

Wordless Wednesday

February 13,2013

While trying to pick a photo for this post I just thought about the date

ABC Photo Photo Share " E" is for... Epipen

For this weeks photo  I am being rather uncharacteristically  serious.  It is actually sometimes a matter of life and death.

Wordless Wednesday

February 5,2013

The fact that it is February and the groundhog  has deemed we have another 6 weeks of winter, I thought this guy is  way too comfortable here.

ABC Friday --D is for Dog

              Thanks to Mom vs the Boys for the ABC Friday Photo Share.







This  Friday I seemed to have misplaced my "thinking cap"  or it has blown away in the unusually high winds of this week.