Linda's Voice: December 2016

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Thursday December 22, 2016

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

I Really Like this Quote of the Day

Tuesday December 20, 2016 quote by Dr Wayne W Dyer

A Collections of the Motivational Quote of the Day

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Your Guide to a Fun Holiday Season by Chadwick Burks Ph.D

Your Guide to a Fun Holiday Season

The holiday season can be such a busy time. Between work deadlines, holiday parties, and long shopping lists to check off, the holidays tend to come and go before you can say mistletoe. Don't forget to set aside time this year to have fun and make some memories. Here are seven things you can do to enjoy the magic of the season this holiday.

1. Go gift shopping out of town. Chances are, shopping for gifts is on your to-do list. So, why not make a mini-vacation out of it? Take a day or weekend trip to go shopping somewhere you love to visit or have never been before.

2. See a live holiday play. Bring your favorite holiday stories to life by attending a live theater performance, which makes for a memorable experience and a fun holiday tradition.

3. Have a holiday movie marathon. This is the perfect excuse to get some relaxation time in and brush up on your holiday movie-quoting skills.

4. Bake cookies. Even if holiday baking is already a part of your annual tradition, mix it up this year by trying some new recipes or unique decorating tricks. Then, pass them out to your neighbors or coworkers to spread a little holiday cheer.

5. Get crafty. Skip the store-bought decorations and get in touch with your creative side. Try something like a DIY holiday wreath or handmade ornaments. This not only saves you money but also gives you unique mementos to cherish for holidays to come.

6. Go outside. If you live in a place with lots of snow, go sledding or build a snowman. If sandy beaches are more your thing, make sand angels instead. Getting some fresh air will help give you an added boost to combat the busyness of the holidays.

7. Attend a tree lighting ceremony. What better way to feel merry and bright than with a tree lighting ceremony or holiday light show? These events typically include food, live entertainment, and a little something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

Thursday, December 15, 2016

5 Spice Salmon - Healthy Food Tip and Recipe

Today's Recipe
If you don't know what to serve for dinner tonight ...
The balanced flavor in this Asian flavored dish with Chinese 5 spice (a combination of star anise), cloves, cinnamon, huajiao (Sichuan pepper) and ground fennel seeds) is wonderful. This is a surprising dish that is both light, yet very flavorful. It is full of nutrition, and very easy to prepare.
5 Spice Salmon

Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:

1 lb salmon filet cut into 4 pieces
6 dried medium shiitake mushrooms soaked in 3/4 cup hot water for about 15 minutes (save water)
1 medium sized onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 TBS fresh ginger, chopped, or 1/3 tsp dried
1 cup vegetable stock
1 tsp 5 spice powder (can be found in Asian section in supermarket)
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 TBS molasses
2 tsp arrowroot
4 cups shredded Chinese, or Napa cabbage
6 scallion, chopped
salt and white pepper to taste

Directions:

Soak shiitake mushrooms in 3/4 cup hot water. Slice when soft cutting out stem. Preheat broiler on high.
Healthy Sauté onion in medium saucepan over medium low heat for about 5 minutes stirring frequently. Add ginger and garlic and continue to sauté for another minute. Add vegetable stock, 5 spice powder, orange juice, and molasses. Simmer for 15 minutes. Strain and discard all but liquid. Place liquid back into pan, and thicken with arrowroot dissolved in a little water while simmering.
While sauce is cooking, simmer in another medium sized sauté pan cabbage, mushrooms, scallion, salt and pepper in mushroom water for 5 minutes.
Rub salmon with salt and pepper. (You can Quick Broil with the skin on; it just takes a minute or two longer. The skin will peel right off after cooking.)
When pan is hot, use a hot pad to pull out the pan from the heat and place salmon on it, skin side down. Return to broiler. Keep in mind that it is cooking rapidly on both sides so it will be done very quickly (usually about 7 minutes for every inch of thickness.

Serves 4 For optimum flavor and nutrition serve with:

Cucumber, Seaweed Salad

Linda’s Mantra for the Day

Linda’s Mantra for the Day

Mantra: Happiness comes from within.

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Linda's Favorite Quote for Today 12/15/16 and it is so true.

Thursday, December 8, 2016

My Favorite Quote Pick for Today 12/8/16

17 MORE Days to Christmas!!

Quote by Joel Osteen 12/8/16

Take control of your thought life. Every morning when you wake up, declare, “This is going to be a great day, I’m excited about my future, I have the favor of God, and no weapon formed against me will prosper. I am strong. I am healthy. I am blessed.” Every time you do that, you’re being filled back up.