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Cheddar broccoli soup is a great comfort food. It makes you feel warm and happy inside. The big downside though is that it’s usually packed with a ton of cheese and cream which adds a lot of calories and a lot of fat. This recipe cuts down the calories to something a lot more manageable but will still be cheesy and comforting.

Ingredients

2 tbps. Olive or coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped Continue reading

Ingredients

1 whole roasting chicken, approximately 4-5 pounds
1 large yellow onion or 2 medium, cut into uniformly thick slices
1 whole orange, cut into quarters
8-10 cloves garlic, crushed and skins removed
4 tablespoons butter, cut into slices
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and chopped, plus 3 whole sprigs
3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed, plus 3 whole sprigs
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt Continue reading

Wool Rugs: Adding Warmth and Beauty to Your HomeWool rugs are commonly used in homes as elements in décor or as the focal point for home decorating. They are durable and provide a softness some other types of rugs can’t. There are many benefits of having a wool rug you may not have considered if you’ve thought about purchasing one.

With the emphasis in living green and doing what’s good for the environment, you may be surprised that many of the rugs available today are synthetic. Many of them are made from petroleum products and have chemicals which could even endanger your family. Wool rugs, on the other hand, are made from natural fibers. They can also be easily cleaned up with soap and water, unlike synthetic rugs which must be cleaned with more chemicals.

Another benefit of wool rugs is that they are naturally flame-resistant. Because they’re made with natural materials, they are also non-toxic and non-allergenic. Continue reading