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Stonyfield Organic Yogurt – Review

Yogurt is a healthy snack and should be part of everyone’s diet.  The main ingredient in yogurt is milk, live and active cultures, plus other ingredients such as different fruits and flavors fortified with vitamins. Yogurt is made by adding cultures of certain healthy bacteria to milk. These microorganisms convert the lactose in the milk to lactic acid. The lactic acid gives yogurt its tartness and causes the milk to form a soft curd.

Yogurt is a great source of calcium for strong bones, speeds up metabolism, and improves digestion.

Organic – What Does It Mean?

When we think of the word “organic” we relate to something that is natural, wholesome, crude, unrefined, untreated.   Most often we think of fruits and vegetables as organic when they have been cultivated in harmony with nature without being treated with chemically enhanced fertilizers and pesticides. 

Lentils With Mushrooms and Asparagus – Vegetarian Soup Recipe

I was searching for a healthful vegetarian soup recipe, and after reading the Fat Smash Diet recipes, I came up with my own version of the Lentils with Broiled Mushrooms and Asparagus soup.

I used most of the ingredients in that recipe, but in larger quantities, and applied a slightly different cooking process in completing it.  Today I am posting my version, as I am quite pleased with the taste and texture of this hearty soup.

Ukrainian Festive Walnut Torte – Recipe

Ukrainians pride themselves on baking the best tortes, and Walnut Torte is one of the most traditional
Torte preparation requires time and patience, but as with any other recipe made from scratch, it is a labor of love and well worth the effort.

My Special Christmas Tree Ornaments

My Christmas Tree has a Ukrainian theme since it is adorned with numerous handmade decorations, as well as other ornaments purchased at Ukrainian church bazaars, and ethnic arts and crafts stores.