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1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup poppy seeds
1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup margarine, melted
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup skim milk
3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350*. Prepare a 9-inch-square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
Add margarine, egg whites, milk, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Mix just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake 30 minutes, or until the cake springs back when the center is lightly pressed.
Cool on a wire rack. Sift powdered sugar over the cake. Cut into 3-inch squares to serve.
How did you come up with your username: (volsmommy3) I am a huge UT fan and I have 3 kids.
Can you describe yourself personality wise? Outgoing, silly, ridiculously organized and the cheapest person you will ever meet!
Where are you from? Knoxville
Tell us a little bit about your family: Dave and I have been married for 5 years (been together 8...my whole adult life lol). We have 3 beautiful "miracle" babies, we were not supposed to be able to have kids, Kaden 3, Eythan 15 months and Carson 1 month. I also have a dog, cat and a horse.
How did you find KM? Google
What is your favorite forum in KM and why? Mommy Forum, because it is a variety of topics and, of course, KM has Heart because it gives tons of opportunity to help someone in need.
What do you like best about KM? The saying "It takes a village" is so true. KM offers so much support and I really love that!
Can you share your favorite memory of your child(ren)? There are so many but I'll share a funny one on Kaden. Last summer, we had taken him out on the boat and he was working on potty training. He said he need to go, so he peed off the side of the boat. Then he gets this very serious/ concerned look and says " Papawl, how do I flush the lake?" LOL he is a silly boy!
Are you a part of a committee or leadership on KM and if yes, what do you like about it? Yes, I am the Community Outreach Manager. I really like knowing that I am not wasting my time, my responsibility is to create projects to help the community and I love that!
If you could tell everyone on KM one random thing about you what would it be? I am just learning to cook. When Dave and I got married 5 years ago, I had to google how to boil eggs. LOL I am getting good at it now... well at least its edible.
KnoxvilleMommies would like to wish all of our members celebrating birthdays in May a great big Happy Birthday!!!
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10 Ways to Help Relieve Allergy Symptoms It's that dreaded time of year again: Allergy Season!!! The worst time of year for those of us who suffer from itchy, watery eyes and clogged sinuses. I have major issues with allergies, having to deal with them by taking allergy shots and several prescription medicines just to keep them under control, and I still suffer from symptoms from time to time. For those of you like me, I've found some natural ways to help relieve some of the allergy symptoms and get some relief!
1. Drink more water - drinking water keeps you hydrated, and also helps to thin mucus fluids throughout your body.
2. Invest in an air purifier - preferably one that is HEPA, to help clear allergens from the air.
3. Change clothes - as soon as you come in from outside to remove pollen. Pollen easily sticks to both hair and fabric, so washing both more often may help during peak allergen times. Also consider switching to natural fabrics which attract less pollen.
4. Irrigate your nose - consider using a neti-pot to keep your nasal passages moist, as well as wash out any allergens that may be hanging around. You can also dab a very small bit of non-petroleum jelly just inside your nostrils to help catch and keep allergens out.
5. Wash bedding - once a week in hot water, and consider covering your mattress and using allergy-proof pillow casings.
6. Dust regularly - Make sure to dust your house weekly during peak allergy season from your ceiling fans down to under the furniture.
7. Avoid certain foods - minimize eating foods that cause extra mucus to form, such as red meat, dairy, wheat, eggs, and fried and processed foods. They promote inflammation which can affect your nasal passages.
8. Eat anti-inflammatory - Enjoy foods that are natural anti-inflammatory relief, such as walnuts and flax seeds, along with fish oil supplements to help reduce swelling in your nasal passages.
9. Keep windows shut - Consider running the air conditioning in the house, and make sure to use the recirculating setting on your car air conditioner, to help keep allergens out. Open windows and a breeze may feel great after the long winter, but it isn't great for your allergies!
10. Homeopathic Remedies - explore the variety of homeopathic materials available to help relieve allergies, but do your research first!
Uses for Leftover Hard-boiled Eggs Here are some ideas for using up those leftover hard-boiled eggs from your Easter festivities this weekend! Enjoy!
Egg Salad
6 hard-boiled eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 Tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1/2 stalk celery, chopped fine 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt Ground black pepper
Peel and dice eggs into medium-size pieces. Mix all ingredients together in medium bowl, including pepper to taste. Serve on your favorite bread as a sandwich. Can be covered and refrigerated overnight.
Deviled Eggs
We made these yesterday and they were good!
12 hard boiled eggs 4 TB mayo 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp salt ground black pepper (to taste) 1 tsp very finely diced onion (we omitted this)
Peel eggs, then slice lenghtwise. Remove cooked yolks to bowl, placing empty shells to the side for now, then mash with a fork. Stir in mayo, mustard, salt, pepper, and onion, until well blended. Put mix into a pastry filling bag or use a regular baggie with the corner snipped off, and pipe filling into empty egg shells (we just used a spoon to fill ours!). Serve.
Bonus Ideas
Peel and dice boiled eggs, then add to your favorite salad (Cobb is a favorite with boiled eggs included).
Dice and toss into potato salad.
Enjoy as is with a little salt and pepper, well peeled of course, for a yummy breakfast!
