[photo: Thai 9 layer dessert]I wasn't planning on a big debate on cervical cancer.
NEW Dessert Recipe Contest begins!
I was just going to mention that the dessert recipe contest is on again for this month. It ends October 8th, 2007.
It's funny how I can combine a discussion on cervical cancer with dessert. Jennifer, even though you won, you can still participate. I hope that wasn't the only recipe you had.
Believe me, I'm very familiar with this type of cancer. It's a personal issue for me, but I don't want to get into it right now. I will say this. Steve did a fine job detailing the truth behind this joke of a vaccine. As I said before...I have two girls, and they will not get it.
Jennifer, your daughter is almost a teenager. I'm sure she is an excellent reader. Why don't you let her decide after she reads all the information on the internet. What's her opinion? Is it really worth the risk? You know what my opinion is. Don't do it.
.....Matt
3 comments:
In blogging one's beliefs, experiences, and opinions, one never knows what remarks are going to spark controversy, debate, or anger.
Long ago I decided to be as gentlemanly and diplomatic as possible, but never stifle any fiery passion I had, especially if I had done years of research on the topic and had seen much suffering from ignorance and exploitation.
We are slaves to lies when we passively, unquestioningly go along with tradition, alleged authorities, and even our feelings.
You can feel great, and be eaten up with cancer, or have Alzheimers just around the corner.
We must investigate all medical "solutions", especially when we see so many medicines that were approved by the FDA...
...then they started killing people.
Your sure line of defense is not the FDA, AMA, or any other institution, it's your mind and your learning by doing.
Chewy Granola Brownies
8 tablespoons butter, softened
1 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup each all purpose flour, lightly spooned and swept
3/4 cup whole wheat flour, ditto
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups granola (any kind will work, I like a lower fat kind with dried cranberries)
1/2 cup chopped, toasted walnuts (for more Omega 3), or almonds.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line or spray a 13×9 inch pan with baking spray.
Melt butter in a medium-size pan over medium heat. Remove from heat and mix in sugar. Stir in eggs and vanilla; set aside.
In a mixing bowl, stir together all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, and salt. Add sugar mixture and stir until well combined. Stir in granola, then nuts. Spread batter in pan.
Bake 23-25 minutes. Let cool in pan on rack, then cut into 24 bars.
Note: Sometimes I sprinkle the tops of these with about 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips, as my children and husband all love chocolate.
I have also made these substituting apple sauce for 1/2 of the butter and they still came out good.
Chocolate Pudding
1 container silken firm tofu
1/2 c. semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. dark chocolate chips
1/2 c. maple syrup
1 T. natural vanilla
Melt chocolate over low heat.
In food processor or blender, blend tofu smooth, scraping sides as needed. Add in syrup and vanilla, blend to mix well. Add melted chocolate all at once, and blend to mix well, scraping if needed. Pour into a bowl and chill.
This will make a pretty thick pudding. You can mix a little soy milk into it, approximately 1/2 cup if you wish for a thinner consistency.
Also, make sure you use actual maple syrup, not pancake syrup (which is really just flavored corn syrup).
My family of tofu haters has no idea that this has tofu in it and they love it.
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