Thursday, February 23, 2012

Cool and Delicious #MacaroniSalad - The Mustard makes all the difference : ) #LowFat #Veggies #Mustard

Deeeelicious Macaroni Salad

This is THE Best Macaroni Salad 

Light, Delicious, Low-Fat, Very Healthy - Yum! 

The Secret is the mustard, very little mayonnaise, and all of the crispy, fresh veggies! Yum! Soo deelish! I have it for pretty much every meal - and it makes soo much, I give most of it away - lol!

Ingredients:

4 Cups Macaroni  (Put the macaroni on to cook lightly - not too long, put in a sieve or strainer in the sink {how do you spell colindar? Nope... will go look it up - mostly for me, but maybe for you, to! lol!}, pour cold water on it, toss around to cool the macaroni down...)

1/4 to 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise


2/3 Cup Mustard (I am heavier on the Mustard -- it's delicious!)


2 tbsp. Montreal Steak Spice


Fresh Black Pepper and Salt to Taste (I like a LOT of Peper - yum!) 





Veggies:

1 Green Pepper, diced (Okay, now I think I use 3 Green Peppers)

1 Red Pepper, diced


1 Yellow Pepper, diced

1 Orange Pepper, diced (Realy, whatever's on sale! lol!)

2 Green Onions, chopped (Optional - the Red Onion is the flavor you're relaly after : )


1 Red Onion, diced (If it's huuuge, 1/2 a Red Onion, diced)


Whole Celery Stalk (The whole thing of Celery!), chopped (Yum, Celery!!)


2 - 3 tbsp. Relish


1 tbsp. Diced Dill Pickle (Optional -- I have to put it in because that's what Dwight's Mom used to use, so he likes it!)

(I add 1 of each color of Pepper I can find, so tonight I'm using 1 Green Pepper, 1 Red Pepper, and 1 Yellow Pepper -- just looks really pretty! lol!)



Step 1: Cook the Macaroni, then Drain and cool.
Step 2: Mix the Mayonnaise and the Mustard in a large Measuring Cup. Blend in Steak Spice.
Step 3: Prepare Veggies. Toss them into a big (and I mean BIG!) Bowl as you prepare each one.
Step 4: Pour the Mustard/Mayo Mixture onto the Veggies, and mix well.
Step 5: Slowly stir in the Macaroni. Sprinkle with Freshly Ground Pepper.
Step 6: Cover and pop in the Fridge. The colder, the better.

(Or you can add the Macaroni to the Veggies, then add the 'Sauce'. Just put in as much as you like -- I often have a bit left over, and I save that for Sandwiches, since it makes a nice Sandwich Spread, too!)

This is a great make-ahead dish for a BBQ.

I came up with this recipe when Dwight, my (ex)husband (back then... we're divorced, but friendly, now...), said he’d really looove some Macaroni Salad, and I had no idea how to make it, but I can’t stand the usual ‘mayo salad’ that is usually served, so I just started experimenting in the Kitchen (that’s basically how all my recipes are ‘born’! ha,ha!), and this is what I came up with – now it’s a family favorite! We even eat this for Breakfast! I happen to love lots of ground pepper on mine and a wee dash of salt, but it’s personal taste, so add it if you love it!

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This is just delicious! Nice and Crunchy and Cool ... a very nice Summer Dish (although I'm making this, right now, in the middle of the Winter -- I have a craving for crisp, cool, delicious vegetables, and this Macaroni Salad is addictive, it's sooo crazy good! I often end up having it for lunch, dinner, breakfast.... snacks... uh, I think you can see where I'm going with that! lol!!) And it's a real 'Crowd Pleaser', too!



Don't let this picture fool you - this is a GIANT bowl - AND, I had another couple of bowls in the fridge... so, it makes a massive amount of Macaroni salad - yum! : )



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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

#MyrtleBeach, South Carolina -- A Great and Affordable Vacation! : > #CanAmDays Are Back! Yahoo! #CheapFlights #FlightDeals #Airfare

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Our Hotel in Myrtle Beach -- gorgeous reflection in the sand, right??

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Yahoo, Can-Am Days are back in Myrtle Beach - Yahoo! That's GREAT News for Canadians - our Canadian Dollar is soo low, right now  (hint, hint - for all my lovely American Friends, this is a great time to travel to Canada - we're 30% off, right now! And hopefully not for very long - I like when our Canadian Dollar is on par with the American Dollar - that's what works best for me - lol!)

But during the Can-Am Days, our Canadian Dollar is taken on par with the US Dollar, so, is soo much easier to travel - Thanks, Myrtle Beach!

Oh, hey, maybe other places will have Can-Am Days, for all the little happy Canadian Travelers! We would love that! : )
My morning coffee view -- beautiful!

Don’t Miss Out! Save up to 60% Off Hotels!  Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is a great vacation spot for people on the East Coast -- just jump in the car and the next thing you know, you're there!  and the hotels are a great price, right now -- we got a great deal at the Caravelle Resort... we chose it because my daughter's name is Cara, sooo.... you can see why we clicked on the Caravelle Resort in Myrtle Beach! lol!  But it was fantastic -- the first time I've stayed in a hotel with a kitchen and little dining room table, and a separate room... was great!  We got the Breakfast included in our package -- what a great deal, but if I were doing it, again, I would skip the breakfast and have cereal for breakfast, instead (mostly because there's a Target in Myrtle Beach, and Target carries my favorite, favorite cereal that I love ... Archer's Farms Chocolate Chunk Hazelnut Biscotti granola -- deeelicious and fresh with a sliced banana -- yum!  But when we were looking at hotels in Myrtle Beach, there were soo many great deals... easily you could find a great place for a family vacation (or a couple, or friends... whoever you want to go with! lol Or on your own for a total break! haha!) for around $500-1,000/week (maybe even less...!)...look around, you'll be happy with what you find : )




Ocean View from our hotel room -- gorgeous to wake up to : )

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Okay, so here's the Lazy River -- was soo much fun and soo many laughs!  Is not the most glamorous thing, and you need to be super-careful when you try to wedge yourself back out of the rubber tube thing when you're finally ready to come out... is so hard to want to come out of the Lazy River, because every time you go around the front edge, the speed picks up and whips you around the loop, again -- is sooo much fun! Watch out for your bathing suit on your way out the Lazy River, though!! lol!

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On our way back from the pool and the Lazy River, my new favorite thing, ever!  Hillllarious, and  the sort of thing I think would be even more fun with a couple o' drinks! lol!



A quick stroll on the beach after breakfast each day -- great way to start the day! Will remember not to take pictures with that little handbag under my arm -- great little handbag, but not overly flattering in photos! lol!

Oh, man, I loove Myrtle Beach - their Pralines, alone, are worth the trip - lol! But is always so gorgeous, and lots of great memories, from all the trips we made to Myrtle Beach when I was a teenager... so much fun! And now Myrtle Beach has their Can-Am Days, again - where they take the Canadian Dollar on par with the US Dollar - yippee!! It would finally be affordable for Canadians to travel to the US, again! Thanks, Myrtle Beach - oh, and check out the great restaurants - Benjamin's is our favourite! Yum! I lvoe a Seafood Buffet (You see the food and eat it - nooo, me joke, but is an amazing buffet!)  Leave room for their delicious little Lime Desserts - so light and lovely! 






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Ailsa Forshaw: Education Specialist, Special Education

AILSA FORSHAW


OBJECTIVES
My Main Objective in Life is to Teach to others the many valuable lessons I have learned over the years. When that comes to Special Needs Students, I firmly believe that everyone has a Special Purpose in life, and I enjoy bringing out the best in all of my students. Skills can be developed by a wide variety of learning opportunities, so I believe it is my job to bring those opportunities to each individual student. It is a wonderful thing to witness someone discover their strengths so they can go out into the world fully confident in their ability to do well and to be successful.

Teaching:
Los Angeles Unified School District, Community Based Instruction (CBI), Special Education, Westchester High School. 2006 - 2011. I have been fortunate enough to teach a wonderful group of students with Special Needs in this amazing CBI Program. We actively ran the School Garden, participated in Gardening Programs with Descanso Gardens, had very active Cooking and Work Experience Programs, alongside a highly interactive Academic Program, with an emphasis on Technological Skills, Reading, Math and Money Awareness.
Los Angeles Unified School District. Special Education, Severely Handicapped, Senior Division, Widney High School. 1990-1993. I love Teaching Special Ed., and this was a particularly wonderful Teaching Position. You develop very close ties with your Students, Staff and Parents when you are Teaching Special Needs Students.
DeVry Institute for Technology, Calgary. 1996. I taught Speech (Public Speaking) and 1st Year English to over 200 Students. It was very enjoyable to Lecture and Teach at the College Level.
Calgary Board Of Education, Adult Division. 1995/96. Scriptwriting. I developed and Taught a Scriptwriting Course for an Adult Community Course. I had the great opportunity to work with some promising up-and-coming Writers.
Hastings Board of Education, Quinte High School & William R.Kirk. 1989/90. High School English and High School Special Education. This Position was split between Two Schools.
Prince Edward Heights. Adult Special Needs Program Instructor. 1987/88.
Prince Edward Board of EducationAlternatives Program, Adult Special Needs Education. 1986/87.
ARC IndustriesAdult Special Needs Program Manager & Instructor. 1985/86.
ABC Children's Learning Centre. After-School Program Instructor. 1985.
Hastings County Board of EducationSupply Teaching. Kindergarten-Grade Eight. 1984.

WRITING:
www.buildyourownhouse.ca All the Writing and Development of My Building, Construction and Family-Oriented Site.
The Simpsons. 3 Full-Length Spec. Scripts, including one Featuring Ben Johnson, Olympic Sprinter.
Ben Johnson, The Ben Johnson Story. This was Written in Collaboration with Ben Johnson, intended for an Animation Series.
Romance Novel, Children's Books, Articles, Website.
Website Development and Management, 2001 - 2018. http://www.buildyourownhouse.ca , http://buildyourownhousebodylife.blogspot.com
I have spent the past ten years Writing and Developing this very substantial Website, which enjoys a large Readership and a great deal of Monthly Traffic. My plan is to continue with the website management, and build on the growth I have already experienced. This website grew out of a desire to teach people how to Manage their Finances and ultimately being able to buy or build their own home. The Site grew to include anything I felt was useful to Everyday Living, that wasn't being taught elsewhere. I consider this work one of my best 'Teaching Experiences', because of the sheer number of people I have been able to help. Also, I've learned more about the Computer than I ever would have imagined for myself, so that was an added bonus.

Construction -- Building and Renovation, 1996 - 2006. Over these years I have Renovated, Developed and Built a number of Buildings, culminating with the Design and Build of my own 5400 square foot home. It was a huge undertaking, and I came away with innumerable Skills and Knowledge that will serve me well in the Future.

EDUCATION:
California Teaching Credentials Held: Document Title Expiration Date / Status 

Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential 08/01/2022

District Intern Credential 12/01/2010

Level I Education Specialist Instruction Credential 03/01/2014

Level II Education Specialist Instruction Credential 08/01/2019


BC Teaching Certificate

Ontario Teaching Certificate

Alberta Teaching Certificate

University of Southern California, Dominguez Hills. 1991-93, Part-Time. Began working on my Masters of Education Degree in Special Education. I will be continuing with my Masters Degree.
Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Bachelor of Education. 1981-84. This was the Concurrent Education Program, so I began taking the Education Degree Classes and Student Teaching in Year 1, culminating in a Full Year of Classes and Student Teaching in Year 4.
Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Bachelor of Arts. 1981-83. English and Classics.
York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Summer School, 1986. High School Teaching Qualification.
Queen's University, Continuing Education, Special Education. Part-Time F/W Session, 1985-86. Special Education I.
F.O.L.P. Fitness Instructor Certification, Ontario, Canada. 1985.
First Aid, Special Education Workshops, and a Variety of Other Professional Workshops & Sessions.

References:
Ms. Edie Weeks, Special Education Department Head, Westchester High School.
Dr. Kenneth Pride, Principal, Orville Wright Middle School.
Mr. Anthony Solomon, Assistant Principal (Retired), Westchester High School.
Mrs. Fonna Bishop, Retired Principal, LAUSD (Interim Principal at Westchester High School).
Mr. Elias Miles, Administration, Westchester High School.
Mr. Fred Page, Teacher, Westchester High School.
Mr. Marvin Cooper, Healthy Start Program, Westchester High School.
Ms. Jo Bernstein, Head of Magnet Program, Westchester High School.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Valentine's Day Desserts and Wine! #ValentinesDay #Romance #Love #Yum! #Jewelry! #Yay! #EasyRecipes


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Yum!  My Famous Cherry Cheesecake - we jokingly call this, my 'Marry Me Cheesecake', since whoever you make this for will want to marry you (if you're not married, already - lol!)

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Cherry Cheesecake -- perfect for a lovely Valentine's Dessert. Sooo delicious! See how easy...https://buildyourownhousebodylife.blogspot.com/2010/10/cherry-cheesecake.html 
I made a huuge 'sheet cake' version of my favourite Cherry Cheesecake in a 9" X 13" glass pan ... lasted for ages, was sooo big! And deeelicious!



Fancy Fruit Puffs - These lovely wee Fruit Puffs are particularly easy to make, and very nice to serve. Pop in to get the Recipe for Fruit Puffs.























Phenomenal Peach Pie... really, this peach pie is incredible, and even better in the morning for breakfast!! lol!

Men love Peach Pie, and this peach pie is best served cold... the colder it gets, the better it tastes!  Now I'm gonna have to make one, tomorrow! lol!

  Okay, now this message is mostly for the men out there in computerland... if your wife or girlfriend, or fling, or whatever she is to you (or your MOM!!  Hey, this is a day to celebrate love, and who loves you more than your Mom?? haha!), is preparing a nice dinner for you, for God's Sake don't show up empty-handed... no.  She won't forgive you, and she'll never forget your thoughtlessness (although she will say she will, maybe...)... it's a better investment to get some flowers, at the very least... unless you're bringing some serious A-Game... then maybe you will be forgiven, but why not bring your A-Game AND some pretty gifts?? lol! Good luck with that! xox


Cheesecake Mousse - Oh, man, how did I forget to put THIS phenomenally delicious Cheesecake Mousse on this Valentine's Desserts page? But any of these recipes are great for any time, at all - for you, and even for someone else, but you should really love them, first - these delicious treats are too good to share with people you no likes - hahahaaha! 


Once you get all your ingredients, together, and it's pretty simple, and you can make it low-cal, if you like - is easy - but make it any way you like, and I just use a large baggie, fill it with the Cheesecake Mousse mixture, cut a little corner off the baggie, gently and carefully pour into each fancy glass or shot glass. 


See how easy? lol! 


I like the little shot glasses, because, one, they're so cute, and makes me laugh - Shot shot shot, shotshot... you know the song - haha! 

AND, it's a lovely little treat (emphasis on the 'little', soo, you can have it when you happen to open the fridge, remember that you have them in there - what a fantastic and delicious treat!! Yum!!


Cheesecake Mousse - Yum! 



In case now you want to go on a trip - lol! Do it! It's fun to try the food all over the world! Yum! #FoodTravel! Oh, yeah, and lok at the sights, too - haha!