While Rome burns, all Americans care about is their stuff and how much they can hoard. This idea is embedded in modern society. It begins with young children learning the word, mine. I was raised in a different generation and if that word came out of my mouth, it would take the tar out of me. Now the new parents think that their little prince/princess can do no wrong and he is cute. This behavior has continued into adolescence until a boy gets his driver’s license and has the crazy idea that he is owed a new car. Well, all the other kids get one, so why shouldn’t they? Then it’s time to go to college and it’s not good enough to go to college, but a prestigious four-year college is more suitable for the way they’ve been raised. My friends, this is the generation of rights and it’s all about self gratification and collecting more stuff. Instead of going into endless debt, these kids should be asking the question: Is college really worth it? In America today, this entitlement generation is creating a new bubble, it’s the student loan bubble. In 2013, student loan debt topped $1 trillion, and without jobs to help these grads make the payments, a dangerous bubble was created that is about to burst. Currently, $124 billion of this debt is more than 90 days past due. But most kids don’t understand that they can’t even file for bankruptcy on this debt later in life if they have to. Sure bankruptcy could be in their future, but this debt will follow them forever. So one thing is for sure, they will have their education and their debt after they file bankruptcy, so they need not worry about losing that at least.

In this self-absorbed generation, these people will try to avoid filing for bankruptcy at all costs because they fear losing all their property if they do. Truth be told, this is one of the things that should be filed under the myths and legends of filing for bankruptcy. I think the most corrupt creditors and debt collectors love to tell people stories about what will happen to them if they file bankruptcy. This could be one of those stories that they tell, because they know that if a person files a return, he won’t even be able to contact that debtor anymore. If they can scare the debtor away, they will stick with the minimum payments on their debts until they can no longer afford it. Although many of these people shouldn’t hold onto their belongings so tightly, it’s rare for a person to be wiped out in a bankruptcy filing. When Congress created bankruptcy, they needed to make bankruptcy exemption laws that would allow a person to keep a generous amount of property or else the person would not have the fresh start that bankruptcy promises.

In recent years, many Americans have exercised their right to file for bankruptcy because of what happened to the economy after the housing bubble burst. People who file for bankruptcy can be sure that they will not lose all their property when they file for bankruptcy. This idea that the bankruptcy trustee wants to go to the filer’s house with a big truck and take everything to the flea market is completely false. In today’s economy, the trustee will weigh the cost against the reward in taking any non-exempt property. Once again, it is a good idea to hire a bankruptcy attorney to prepare your bankruptcy petition because he will know the ins and outs of the code and will be able to protect the maximum amount of property in the filing. There are two types of bankruptcy exemptions that an individual can select, first there are the federal exemptions which are very generic, then there are the state exemptions that most people choose. Although bankruptcy is under federal law, each state has its own bankruptcy exemptions and laws added to the code. The reason states have their own bankruptcy exemption laws is because sometimes property can be region specific. For example, there might be an exemption in Kansas to protect a tractor that would not apply to someone who lives in New York City. In general, it is still best to let a bankruptcy attorney make the decision of which exemptions to use.

“I’m in!” Lori, the general manager of the department told Caleb. Caleb had just joined Lori’s department from a competitor where he had worked for two years after college. This was his first personal meeting with Lori. Lori had a strong reputation as a people nurturer and looked for opportunities to grow her staff with on-the-spot learning opportunities. She was about to have that opportunity with Caleb.

“That’s great to hear. I can get going on the plan right away,” Caleb said.

“That’s great, now what do you need from me?”

Caleb stopped. “Um, I’m sorry?”

“What do you need from me?”

“Uh, nothing.”

“Nothing? Do you have the support you need from my management team?”

“Well, I was going to talk to them about it.”

Seeing the opportunity of the teachable moment, Lori decided to help Caleb think things through.

“Caleb, wouldn’t it be easier for you if I sent you the message that we needed to do this job and that everyone should give you their full cooperation?”

“Actually, yes, that would help.”

“Wouldn’t it help if I let finance know you’re going to them with a budget request?”

“Yeah, that would help too, Lori.”

“So you see where I’m headed, right?”

Caleb thought for a moment. “That I didn’t think of how you could help me?”

“Exactly. You did a great job preparing yourself with facts and data, convincing me there was a problem, and coming up with a good solution that aligned with my priorities. You just didn’t think about what you needed me to do to help. It’s my job to make sure that have what you need to do your job. If you don’t ask me to help you, you won’t let me do my job. Does this make sense?

“It does,” Caleb said.

“Okay, now, how about you get your questions together and we’ll go over them tomorrow?”

“I will, thanks Lori.”

“Good job, Caleb. Can you send Radhika over when you get out?”

“Of course. See you tomorrow.”

Tollgate 5: I get what you expect me to do

Agreeing on a course of action is a great victory; To close the deal, you need to be specific about what you expect the executive to do. This could be a simple, “Give me approval to proceed with the course of action.” It could also include enlisting the support of other executives, publicly expressing your support for your course of action, or other steps. Whatever your questions, make sure they are specific and to the point. Being bland means that your executive may not do what you expect of him.

There are two considerations that I would like to highlight in this toll. First, make it easy for the executive by doing what he can to help with any questions. Do you want the executive to send an email to someone? Ghost-typing email. Not only does it make things easier, but it ensures that the executive says what you want. Second, be diligent about any follow-up that is required of you. You would be sending the wrong message if the executive asked you to do something and you weren’t timely in your response or, worse yet, you didn’t do it at all. This could be a huge credibility blow and cause toll 1 issues the next time you sell.

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We have passed through the five tolls:

• Tollgate 1: I think you’re credible

• Tollgate 2: I recognize the problem

• Tollgate 3: I understand what you want to do about it

• Tollgate 4: I see how this aligns with my priorities

• Tollgate 5: I get what you expect me to do

To end this series, I would like to leave you with some useful tips the next time you have to sell:

• Be sure to structure your content to address each toll in sequence. If you haven’t passed toll 1, your chance of going through the remaining tolls is drastically reduced. Build your field around each toll booth in sequence.
• make your words count. More content is not better. Express your point of view with as little content as possible.
• Be manic about seeing your executive’s reactions. If your executive is showing understanding and getting the desired result for one toll gate, move on to the next toll gate. I’ve had many pitches where I’ve skipped content because the exec was already on board with what he was pitching on a toll. The most important thing is to get what you want, not to display everything you have prepared.
• Remember absolute vs. relative priorities. Just because an executive says, “Not now,” doesn’t mean that the executive is an idiot or that you failed. Accept that time may not always be on his side.
• Structure content for the allotted time, and have a plan if that allotment changes. Many times I thought I had an hour to pitch an idea and the executive told me I only had 30 minutes. Anticipate what you will do in case your time runs short.

Candi Tebing Tegallingah

The department of history and archeology discovered an ancient temple on a cliff in the village of Tegallinggah, Bedulu, Blahbatuh in Gianyar Regency. The discovery was made by Dutch archaeologist Krygsman when he was conducting research on a small building carved out of a sandstone cliff on the Pakerisan River. The temple site is known only to villagers who knew of a door in a sand-covered care after excavation found, in addition to the door, a flight of stairs leading to the halls. Next they found themselves at the gate and at the back of these ruins they discovered a garden. They found two small temples carved into the sandstone wall of the garden. To the left of the gate are the ruins of an unfinished monastery. It looked like they left the place unfinished after

the northern part of the building had collapsed due to an earthquake.

Gedong Kirtya Museum

Built in the city of Singaraja, the capital of Nusa Tenggara at the time. One of the Dutch scholars LJJ Caron invited Bali kings and religious figures to discuss the rich legacies of ancient literature scattered in Bali. These works of art were supposed to get lost or damaged over time without giving people a chance to learn or study their values. The meeting was held at Kintamani in June 1928. The forum decided to establish a foundation called “Kirtya Liefrink – Van der Tuuk” to manage the preservation. FA Liefrink was a deputy resident of the Dutch administration in Bali and Lombok, he paid a lot of attention to Balinese culture and wrote many articles about Bali and Lombok. Dr. HN Van der Tuuk, was a historian who built his house on the land that is now the Gedong Kirtya Museum. He composed the 4 volumes of the Kawi-Balineesch-Nederlandch Woordenboek between 1872 and 1894. The museum is especially dedicated to palm-written manuscripts left as Bali’s literary heritages. Further research on content, preservation and socialization is projected here, as well as seeking out more collections among private collectors and persuading them to trust museum preservation.

Puputan Klungkung Monument

The Battle of Klungkung monument is located in the heart of the city of Semarapura, exactly on the northern opposite side of the Court Hall and Floating Pavilion areas. It was erected by the local government in memory of the heroes who had killed by sacrificing their souls and bodies and all their

possessions to defend and maintain the self-worth and rank of their state and nation against the imposition of colonization. In the vicinity of the monument, a historical event once took place, a serious battle to the last bloodshed of the Klungkungese royal knights was fought against a brutal attack troop of the Dutch soldiers on Tuesday, April 28, 1908. The The attraction of the monument is that it is a historical cenotaph in Balinese architecture in the shape of a Lingga-Yoni, erected on a height of 28 meters from the base to its top. And statues of the King and his leading courtiers who perished in the bloody battle are set inside, supported by a line of dioramas narrating the episode of the battle down to the last bloodshed.

Arjuna Metapa Museum (Arjuna Metapa Museum)

This open-air museum was built in 1960 and is managed by the Bali Department of Archaeology. There is an impressive collection of ancient material from Bali’s prehistoric and historical eras. Located between Pejeng and Bedahulu, on the way to Tampaksiring, it is central to an area of ​​numerous archaeological discoveries. To the west of the Gedung area is a sculpture known as Arjuna Metapa, or the Meditating Arjuna.

WEAPON MUSEUM

The Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) was officially opened by the Indonesian Minister of Education and Culture, Prof. Dr. Ing. Wardiman Djojonegoro on June 9, 1996. The museum is managed by the ARMA Foundation, which was established on May 13, 1996. ARMA is more than a museum. It is a center for visual and performing arts and provides opportunities for the visitor to enjoy the permanent collection of paintings in special temporary exhibitions. theatrical performances, dance classes, music and painting. hookshop, library and reading room, cultural workshops, conferences, seminars and training programs.

Today Norm Goldman, editor of sketchandtravel.com and bookpleasures.com, is pleased to have Joshua Berman, co-author of Moon Handbooks Belize, as a guest. Joshua is an expert in traveling to Belize and recently chose this small Central American country for his own honeymoon; he has also lived and written extensively about Nicaragua and Honduras.

Welcome to Sketchandtravel.com and Bookpleasures.com Joshua and thank you for accepting our invitation to be interviewed.

STANDARD:

Tell our readers a little about yourself and your experience in Belize.

Josue:

I have been living, working, teaching, and traveling in Central America since the US Peace Corps sent me to Nicaragua in 1998. Since then, I have returned to the region to write guides, lead service trips, and visit friends. and adoptive families. Last year, Avalon Travel Publishing asked me to take over Chicki Mallan’s Moon Handbooks Belize, which, when it first appeared 15 years ago, was the country’s first and most acclaimed guidebook. I gladly agreed and proceeded to research and write the sixth edition, which was published in early 2005.

STANDARD:

Where is Belize?

Josue:

Belize is located in the northeast corner of Central America, bordered by Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula to the north, Guatemala’s Petén desert to the west, and the Caribbean Ocean to the east. Culturally, however, Belize and its hundreds of cays (islands, steep cays) is more Caribbean than Latino. English is spoken everywhere (along with seven other languages). The diversity is staggering, especially considering there are only 260,000 people in the entire country.

STANDARD:

Would you consider Belize a good choice for a romantic getaway or a wedding and honeymoon destination? Because?

Josue:

Absolutely. Belize’s tourism board actively markets the country as a destination for lovers, and there is no shortage of special honeymoon and romance packages to choose from:

They can rent their own waterfall for the day at the Hidden Valley Inn.

Couples can get Mood Mud massages at Maruba Resort Jungle Spa.

You can rappel down a vertical cave shaft together, at the bottom of which you’ll find a bed of flowers next to an underground spring in Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch. The list goes on and on.

Belize’s size (smaller than Massachusetts), easy access (just a two-hour flight from Miami or Houston), and staggering selection of small, intimate resorts and lodges seal the deal. To solidify my endorsement of Belize as a romantic destination, I even took my own girlfriend here for our honeymoon (oh, the work never stops).

STANDARD:

When is the best time to visit Belize in terms of weather, cost, crowds, and availability of flights from the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia, etc.?

Josue:

Some resorts distinguish the holiday season from the normal high season, with even higher prices and lower availability at Christmas, New Years and Easter. Be sure to make reservations during these periods. High season (re: more tourists and high prices) is generally from mid-December to April; This is also the dry season for most years, though December, January, and even February can play host to cold fronts that blow or sit for days.

Your best bet: be prepared, both with clothes and attitude! A week of stormy weather can ruin a vacation planned solely around snorkeling, but it could also provide the perfect setting for exploring the rainforests or enjoying a hot tub and fireplace at Mountain Pine Ridge.

June, July, and August technically fall in the rainy season, and travelers during this time are rewarded with significantly reduced prices on most accommodations. Rain during these months can mean just a quick shower each afternoon, or it can last for days. August is the big month for European backpackers and travelers, while December and February are dominated by North Americans. Some tour companies close completely during the months of September and October, the peak of the hurricane season.

STANDARD:

Could you give our readers an idea of ​​the costs involved if the trip originates from the US, Canada and Europe and Australia?

Josue:

Conventional travel wisdom calls Belize the cheapest Caribbean vacation spot and one of the most expensive Central American vacation spots. There are plenty of mid-range and high-end accommodations throughout the country, ranging from US$25 to hundreds of dollars per night. Exact hotel rates are hard to come by in Belize; Seasonal fluctuations are compounded by various taxes and service charges, sometimes by as much as an additional 25 percent. Always make sure that the fee you are quoted is actually the same amount that you will be asked to pay. And of course, great deals abound in the low season (May through November), when room rates plummet across the board.

As for food, budget travelers can get by on less than $20 a day, but you’re on vacation right? Tickets range from US$5 to US$25, depending on where you are; in trendy San Pedro restaurants, an elegant dinner can cost as much as US$75 per person. Some resorts include meal prices in their nightly rates, which can be a great deal.

Don’t forget to budget an extra $40-80 per person per day for activities like scuba diving, sailing trips, and guided tours of Belize’s rainforests, ruins, and fascinating cave systems. Seasoned, independent travelers can get around for less, but transportation can be a hassle.

US$10 per person per night is the bottom line for cheap accommodation, and will get you anything from a cramped, stuffy concrete box in most cities to a generous log cabin at Trek Stop (on Cayo). and other backpacker hotspots.

STANDARD:

If you had to pick 5 unique places in Belize for a romantic getaway, honeymoon or destination wedding, what would they be and why?

Josue:

First of all, remember that selecting a place to stay has a lot to do with where you want to be and what activities you’d like to do during your stay: beach or rainforest? Diving or hiking? Reef or ruins? Do you want to be pampered with massages or get sweaty and muddy with your loved one on a jungle trek? Get an idea of ​​what kind of trip you and your partner are looking for, then dive in and book it. The following are just a few of the romantic luxury Belize accommodations that stand out in my mind for their quality and intimacy. To learn more about Belize’s extensive budget options, browse through a copy of my book, Moon Handbooks Belize.

Beginning in elegant Ambergris Caye, just off the coast of Belize’s famous barrier reef and three miles north of the town of San Pedro, you’ll find Capricorn Resort, offering intimate beachfront seclusion in one of three bright, airy cabanas. good taste. Capricornio’s restaurant is one of the best (considered by many the best) on the island.

Located on 7,200 privately owned acres in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, Hidden Valley Inn is a tranquil haven for hikers and bird watchers who will have a blast exploring the resort’s 90+ miles of hiking trails and old logging roads and then snuggling up. in front of the fireplace of your cabin, listening to the birds singing outside (especially nice during the cold, misty and rainy season). The property encompasses a lush broadleaf forest and pine habitat. The two diverse ecosystems are divided by a geological fault line, which marks the edge of a towering 1,000-foot escarpment. Numerous streams gush from the mountain and then cascade down the steep slopes, often into deep, inviting pools; The Hidden Valley trail system cuts through it all.

On the Placencia peninsula, Kitty’s Place is one of the best, least pretentious resorts on this long stretch of beach resorts. Call it “understated luxury” and check your shoes at the front desk. Be sure to schedule a day trip or stay overnight on Kitty’s private island French Louis Caye, 12 miles offshore, with excellent snorkeling and luxury accommodations.

Two of the most romantic, beautiful, and expensive options in Belize are Francis Ford Coppola’s magnificent pair of resorts: Turtle Inn and Blancaneaux Lodge, located on the Placencia Peninsula and Mountain Pine Ridge, respectively, and offering a number of group packages . Both venues feature stunning architecture and artwork from around the world, and top-notch service and facilities.

Located about an hour north of Belize City, Maruba Resort Jungle Spa pampers body and soul, as evidenced by its acclaimed spa treatments and unique focal points scattered throughout the grounds: a small, glass-encrusted chapel; a stone chess table covered by a palapa; two pools that seem to sprout from the jungle with waterfalls. The rooms are spread out for privacy and are called Moon, Fertility, and Bondage, to name a few. All feature carved masks with eclectic Neo-Primitive motifs, mosaic floors, foot candles, concrete fountains, tiled bathtubs, shuttered windows, and fresh flowers on the oversized down comforters and in the bathrooms.

STANDARD:

What should people know about celebrating a wedding in Belize from the point of view of requirements, experience of the different hotels, etc.

Josue:

Belize is gaining quite a reputation as the perfect place to get married. A growing number of resorts cater to weddings of all sizes, some quite creatively (such as ceremonies underwater or atop Mayan pyramids). If you elope, you must be in Belize three business days before submitting your marriage application to the General Registrar’s Office (tel. 501/227-7377, not open on weekends or local holidays). You will receive the paperwork the next business day for your ceremony. If you have been divorced or widowed, bring a photocopy of the death certificate or divorce decree. The Government of Belize charges US$100 for the license and you will need a birth certificate or passport.

STANDARD:

How far in advance should a couple prepare for their honeymoon, romantic getaway or wedding in Belize?

Josue:

Honeymoons and getaways are easy and don’t require much advance booking, except during the holidays and at the most popular resorts. If you’re planning a wedding during peak season that will require numerous rooms for guests, book a year in advance if possible. Otherwise, a few months is usually enough.

STANDARD:

What resources are available on the internet related to Belize weddings and honeymoon vacations?

Josue:

Several wedding specialists can facilitate procedures, ministers, flowers, book hotels, celebrations, etc. including Katie Valk for anywhere in the country, Iraida Gonzales in San Pedro and Lee Nyhus in Placencia.

STANDARD:

Is there anything else you’d like to tell our readers that we haven’t covered?

Josue:

Yes, keep an eye on my WEBSITE for new links and developments regarding romance in Belize and beyond; I have the most popular Belize news and forums posted on my links page. In addition, MY PUBLISHER’S SITE will soon feature sample itineraries and other excerpts from my book, to make planning your trip to Belize even easier. Lastly, remember the words of Kurt Vonnegut’s prophet, Bokon: Quirky travel tips are dance lessons from God.

Happy roads to all, Joshua

Very few people who are serious about making a profit in horse racing will bet on a race without first looking at past performances or forms. It’s nearly impossible for most of us to pick winners without looking at past performances. Horse racing handicap is a difficult task and relies on what happened in the past to predict the future.

We look to the past to predict the future but we place our bets on the present and that is when the races are run, in the present. Therefore, it is a big mistake to ignore what is right in front of you, what is happening here and now. But go to any race track or OTB saloon and you’ll find men and women poring over a form or past performances and completely ignoring the horses in the subsequent parade or saddling ring.

I recently had two experiences that reinforced my belief that you should never place a bet without looking at the horse you are betting on. Both races were at Tampa Bay Downs and both were maiden races. In one of the races, the favorite looked great on paper. He seemed to be a horse that was lying on the field. He was going 4 to 5. He didn’t want to bet, but he certainly didn’t want to bet against. I decided that this was a race to watch but not to bet on.

The horses paraded when I noticed that the favorite was all washed up. Sweat ran down the horse. The foam on the horse and his agitated state made me realize that I was not going to win. Although he may have been able to show good initial speed, there would be no gas left in the tank at the end of the race because the sweat that came out was the equivalent of energy. I sifted through the potential contenders and chose one that not only looked good on paper but also performed well in the post show.

I ended up in the short line cashing my ticket as a stunned crowd threw away their losing tickets. The answer was right in front of them, but many did not see it. A little visual impairment would have saved their losses, but many didn’t know some simple truths about horses or just didn’t look.

In the second case, the truth was a little less obvious. I noticed that the favorite in a maiden race was what we call a “hikey.” This is a slang term meaning that while the horse was walking there was a small jump or block in its gait indicating some pain. Pain doesn’t always stop a horse from winning a race. I once had a trotter named Bomb Strike who had a problem with suffocation. She would be seen lame in the parade afterwards and more than once was called to the paddock before a race by stewards to see her. Usually on the way back to the paddock the pain would go away and she would perform well.

I just needed a good warm up time to get rid of the stiffness and soreness. I rested her between runs and even had a massage therapist work with her to help with the problem.

But I realized that since the maiden I was looking at was under the odds, it was a good chance to bet on another potential contender. Once again the favorite failed to satisfy the crowd and I ended up in a short line cashing in a ticket.

The lesson to be learned from all of this is that a horse’s condition and health can change on a daily basis. The horse owners probably knew their horses were not going to win and took advantage of that inside information. Even if you didn’t know how to see the problem with the horses, using a good dash method like True Handicapping would have alerted you that something was wrong.

Whether it was looking at the horses or looking at the board, the evidence of what was happening in front of you could have saved you from betting on those losers. But to do that you would have had to forget the past and tune in to the present. Learning some simple ways to spot a problem with a horse, or a healthy horse that is fit and ready to win, or the important keys on the hand board are all good ways to spot more winners while competing in horse racing.

Copycat Restaurant Recipes are recipes that give you the ingredients to recreate your favorite restaurant recipes at home. With copycat restaurant recipes, you can enjoy your favorite dishes from your favorite restaurants without going to that restaurant. Many of the ingredients can be purchased at your local grocery store at a fraction of the cost of a meal away from home.

If you have a family, the cost of dining out can add up pretty quickly, so recreating everyone’s favorite dish at home using copycat restaurant recipes can save you a lot of money. Dining out with a family can cost upwards of $100.00 per meal, while buying the ingredients you would need to create copycat restaurant recipes can be a huge cost saver and you could make the same dish multiple times for the cost of one meal. in at the restaurant.

In fact, cooking copycat restaurant recipes at home can save you more than 50% of the cost of dining out. All you need to do is search for your favorite restaurant dish and you’ll discover the full recipe and ingredient list right at your fingertips.

Another great advantage of cooking these recipes at home is that you can completely control the types of ingredients that go into that recipe. If you want to reduce salt or fat, you can use less or change the recipe to suit your tastes. It is possible to take a dish that would be high in fat or overloaded with salt and modify it to something that is much healthier. When you dine out, you have no control over what goes into a recipe, nor can you modify it. You can ask for dressing on the side, etc, but you can’t control how the dish is cooked (fried, etc).

Imagine having the exact ingredients that go into your favorite restaurant dish at your fingertips with copycat restaurant recipes. When you invite your friends over for dinner, you can recreate a dish using a copycat restaurant recipe and impress them. They’ll think you bought takeout from your favorite restaurant when, in fact, you followed a copied restaurant recipe and created a masterpiece from the comfort of your own home and for a mere fraction of the cost.

It is becoming increasingly difficult for many restaurants to keep the ingredients of their most popular dishes a secret. By using copycat recipes, you no longer have to guess what’s in your favorite dish. Just follow the recipe and recreate your favorite food, step by step.

Having a sit-down meal with your family at a well-loved favorite restaurant helps bring your family closer together. Research shows that families who eat dinner together are closer, happier, and children do better in school. These facts aside, the money you save on dining out can be used in much better ways, like saving for that all-inclusive family vacation you’ve always wanted to take together.

Yes really! Eating healthy food can be fun even without Jamie Oliver in the kitchen. Here are some ideas on how to create some basic recipes that you can change and adapt so you don’t get bored and don’t have to be a master chef to make them.

Before you start getting your creativity flowing in the kitchen, I just want to mention that healthy eating means omitting some things, like French fries and other fried foods, or at least eating them only once in a while, and including lots of raw things and a good mix of fruits and vegetables. Nuts and seeds are also great for a healthy diet. Here are some ideas to get started…

Mince paste (use good quality lean meat)

Because burgers are often a favorite, I have found a mincemeat pasta that is made with half finely minced meat and half shredded carrots, which is what makes it so much healthier than a pure meat paste. . Add any seasoning you like: my favorite is finely chopped onion, ground black pepper, a generous amount of crushed garlic cloves, salt for seasoning, and lots of chopped fresh mint or dried mint leaves. The mint gives it a touch of Arabic kebab. You can use parsley, thyme, rosemary, watercress, or add some hot pepper or curry for flavor.

This is what you can do with it:

• Form into patties or roll into olive oil glazed sausage patties and grill.
• Form small balls and put them in a tomato sauce to make meatballs
• Shape into a loaf and bake in a loaf pan for a meatloaf that can be eaten hot or cold and taken to work for lunch.
• Stuff red, green and yellow bell peppers with the paste and roast them in the oven to create a colorful and appetizing dish.

Serve with vegetables, broccoli or cauliflower and a standard sweet potato/potato mix, or if you made meatballs, serve them on a bed of brown rice. Add a raw salad like baby spinach leaves, cucumber, chives and tomato or whatever you like to eat raw. Sprinkle your salad with nuts and seeds for added nutritional value.

Fish to tickle your fancy

I know fish isn’t always a favorite and sometimes it’s hard to get good quality fish, but the best thing about fish is that it’s fast food because it cooks so fast. Buy a fresh or frozen fillet with the skin on (haddock, cod, or whatever looks good on the day). Place on a baking sheet, skin side down, and coat with seasoned cold-pressed olive oil. For the seasoning use a small amount of salt plus a handful of finely chopped parsley, a small finely chopped onion, a crushed garlic clove, and a pinch of salt and pepper, all mixed with the olive oil. Grill under a moderate to hot grill and it will be ready in no time.

You can also use the same fish to make a fish stew by adding some tomato sauce and cooking it in a pan. Leave the skin on or take it off, whichever you prefer, I usually leave it on because I think the flavor is better and the fish holds together better too. Replace the parsley with cilantro for a more oriental flavor.

Serve it with whatever steamed vegetables and raw salad you fancy.

Soup for all seasons

Soup can be a fantastic filling, and it’s so easy to make. My favorite recipe is a rustic bean and vegetable recipe that includes two varieties of beans (soaked for 24 hours before cooking), pearl barley, this is a must in the soup because it makes it thick and creamy, red lentils, and rice. I usually soak lentils, rice and barley for an hour before cooking. The beans and grains are placed in a large saucepan with three dried bay leaves, boiled briskly for 20 minutes, and then simmered until cooked.

To the cooked grains and beans add plenty of diced or grated vegetables and more water if needed, plus salt and pepper for seasoning. Any vegetables except starchy things like potatoes are fine, for example carrots, green cabbage and sweet corn, bell peppers, and green beans. I always add a large chopped onion and about four crushed garlic cloves, plus some fresh or dried herbs, like rosemary, to develop the flavor. If you want to be healthier, add some nuts and seeds just before serving the soup. A large saucepan of this soup can last for several servings if desired.

Man, winter is coming. If you’ve always dreamed of having your own beachfront winter getaway, now is the time to start looking. Imagine waking up in the middle of January and enjoying a cup of coffee on your deck overlooking a Florida beach instead of shoveling snow from your driveway. The time is right to buy a Florida vacation home or condo. Prices are down a lot, interest rates are low, and the housing market seems to be bottoming out.

Longboat Key, Florida

Longboat Key is a luxurious yet relaxing barrier island off the coast of Sarasota, Florida. This 12-mile long island paradise is a very popular destination for northern snowbirds. They like to escape the harsh and brutal winters and enjoy the Florida lifestyle. LBK offers a variety of fun things to do, including golf, tennis, walking on the beach, boating, enjoying a tasty meal at an outdoor cafe, or shopping at St. Armands Circle or in downtown Sarasota. . There is so little to do or you can fill your day with fun activities.

Sarasota, Florida

Sarasota is located about an hour south of Tampa on the west coast of Florida. You can fly directly into Tampa International Airport or Sarasota International Airport. People love Sarasota because it not only offers beautiful beaches and water activities, but also has a vibrant arts and culture scene. Big city dwellers can feel right at home in Sarasota with all the things to do in the big city.

Positano on Longboat Key

Real estate on Longboat Key, Florida is very diverse. You can find an expensive mobile home, a luxurious penthouse on the beach, a cozy condo overlooking Sarasota Bay, a magnificent oceanfront mansion, or a modest single-family home just a short drive from the beach.

Positano Longboat Key condos fit into the luxurious category of beachfront condominiums. These 29 condo units are located right on the beach in LBK. All units have stunning views of the clear blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the beach. Built in 2007, these condos feature large, picturesque windows, high ceilings, gourmet kitchens, expansive terraces, spacious floor plans, walk-in closets, private garages, private elevators, and other amenities older condos don’t offer.

Amenities in Positano include a 24-hour manned guard gate, heated pool, Jacuzzi, clubhouse and exercise facility overlooking the beach and water, beachfront, private pools with first floor units.

Imagine spending the winter months walking the beautiful beaches of LBK, watching the sunsets and searching for shells. It sounds a lot nicer than driving your car on ice, shoveling snow, and scraping your windshield.

New York City, also known as “The Big Apple”, “Gotham”, “The City That Never Sleeps”, is the most populous city in the United States. The city is located in the State of New York, on the east coast of the United States of America, has one of the largest natural harbors in the world, and consists of five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten. Island.

With more than 800 languages ​​spoken and the largest metropolitan area in the United States, short term rental it is the ideal way to have a good time and it is not as expensive as you think. This city has many well-known landmarks, from bridges and skyscrapers to parks, entertainment and cultural venues. You have to visit this city and this way of renting rooms or apartments will make you feel at home.

If you want to visit this iconic city, here are some places to check out on your list: The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the Empire State Building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum, or the Museum of Modern Art. You should definitely visit China Town, take a walk on Broadway or Wall Street, and then enjoy nature and fresh air in Central Park.

There are many things to see, feel and visit in New York City and it takes a few days to achieve. Whether you want to stay for a few days or an entire vacation here, furnished apartments are an ideal alternative to hotels, since you can rent a room or an entire house. Vacation rentals in New York City give you the chance to rent those rooms, furnished apartments or houses for as many days as you want and you can pay only for the facilities you need.

You can save some money on your travel expenses by renting an apartment or a whole house. If you just want to stay somewhere and like to cook, that will save you a lot of money and you can visit other places. Even if you want a housekeeper or a backyard pool, it will cost you less than renting a room at a fancy hotel.

Vacation rentals in New York are the best way to take control of your finances during your vacation and will give you more satisfaction by visiting more places with your whole family and, why not, with your friends and their families too.

The Philippines is definitely a nation that is full of impressive places. One of the most visited places in the country is the enchanting island of Boracay. Boracay Island actually belongs to the Malay Municipality in the Aklan Province of the Philippines. As of the year 2000 census, the island has a population of around 12,003. Even so, the island is being bombarded with thousands of tourists who are tempted to witness the beauty of Boracay Island every day.

A look at the history of the island of Boracay

Before the Spanish colonization, the island of Boracay was already an inhabited place. The first people on the island were the Ati tribes. The Spanish colonizers simply called the place “Buracay”. When the Europeans arrived here, the total population of the island was around a hundred people. The livelihood of these people was the cultivation of rice and the raising of goats.

It was back on April 25, 1956 when Boracay was declared an independent place. The first owners of several properties on this island were Sofía Gonzales Tirol, who happened to be a judge, and her husband named Lamberto Hontiveros Tirol. They had about 1,900 properties on the island, including fruit trees and coconut plantations.

Speaking of Tourism

As far as tourism is concerned, Boracay Island was discovered by many local and foreign tourists back in the 1970s. From that particular time to this day, the island never runs out of visitors. In fact, the number of tourists that keep coming to this wonderful place is increasing day by day. An American movie was filmed on this island, which was directed by the late and famous American film director Robert Burgess Aldrich. The film was titled “Too Late the Hero” which was released in 1970.

Backpackers began flocking to Boracay in the 1980s, which was also the time when Boracay Island became a popular budget destination for both local and foreign vacationers. During the 1990s, the island’s beaches were recognized as one of the best in the world. In the year 2012, Boracay was recognized as the second most amazing beach in the world. It was next to the most amazing, which was the Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Without a doubt, the island of Boracay is one of the best places in the world that can be visited by local and foreign tourists and enjoy the place to the fullest.