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TIDBITS® CONSIDERS DEODORANTS

by Janet Spencer For most of our time on earth, humans walked around stinking. Deodorant is a relatively new invention, and Tidbits tells the story.

THE ARMPIT

• To understand antiperspirant, you must first understand sweat. Sweat does not gush out of the pores. It hangs in the opening like a drop of water in a faucet. What finally pulls the sweat out is an electrical charge. A bead of sweat has a negative electrical charge. The surface of the skin has a positive electrical charge. The positively charged skin yanks the negatively charged sweat out of the pores. Enter antiperspirant. Aluminum chloride is the active ingredient, and it has a negative charge. The negatively charged aluminum shoves the sweat back into the body, just like two negative ends of a magnet move each other around. The sweat is re-absorbed by the body and the skin stays dry.

• Deodorant is another story. There are bacteria living in a typical armpit, which is warm and moist. The ammonia waste products produced by the bacteria cause the odor. (Sweat is odorless.) Deodorants contain insecticides and bactericides that wipe out the entire arm pit colony— temporarily, at least. When the antimicrobial agents wear off, the bacteria move in again, journeying from the shirt or other parts of the body.

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Tidbits® of CDA DEODORANTS (continued)

• The reason we have armpit hair is because the hairs act like wicks, moving moisture away from the skin and keeping it dry. Dry skin is healthier than moist skin. However, hair adds plenty of extra surface area for skin bacteria to cling to. Shaving cuts that area down.

• Mankind through history has worked to combat body odor. Early Egyptians applied perfumed oils to the armpit, and regularly removed their underarm hair. The Greeks and the Romans followed suit, but until 1888 the only remedy for B.O. was to mask the odor with perfume and spices.

• In 1888, a Philadelphia inventor stumbled on the fact that zinc prevents body odor.

Zinc, like aluminum, prevents sweat from coming out of the pores, but it was decades before anyone understood why. He invented a zincbased cream called Mum, patented it, and sold it widely. Bristol-Myers later bought him out, and Mum is still produced today, being marketed mainly in Britain. In 1902, a new antiperspirant called Ever-Dry hit the market; it was the first to use aluminum chloride. It was followed in 1908

by Hush. Unfortunately all of these early brands of antiperspirant were sticky, slow drying, and irritating to the skin. Ever-Dry was so acidic it would eat right through the fabric of a shirt.

• In 1916, an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association discussed a study that showed a 25 percent solution of aluminum chloride in distilled water would reduce excessive sweating if applied to the underarm every two or three days. However, such a solution tended to cause the skin to burn, sting, and itch because aluminum chloride is corrosive, having a very low pH value.

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From the Publisher’s Desk Evelyn Bevacqua

An INVITATION to Come Together and CONNECT

We are announcing a new network and looking for members who service people in the age group 40 plus. The focus will be to Educate, Support and Expand. We are committed to making a difference, living simply, giving and receiving with care and respect. Rather than a monthly meeting we will come together to help support at least one of our fellow members with a function or event that they may be hosting, especially our not-for-profit members. Coming together in this manner will help us all. A fresh way to network!

FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUT PAGE 4!

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• There was a break-through in 1919 with the unveiling of a brash new antiperspirant called Odo-Ro-No. In ads in newspapers and magazines, Odo-Ro-No proudly declared that it banished “B.O.” B.O., an abbreviation for ‘body odor’, was a scandalous term. Previously, such products had euphemistically claimed that they kept a person “clean, sweet, and dainty” so to admit that people actually sweat— and to further state that sweat smelled bad— made for a shocking advertisement. “Take the Armhole Odor Test!” challenged the ads, hinting at social disasters that might ensue if one failed the test.

Sales soared.

• A new product called Arrid Cream was introduced in the 1930s which contained aluminum sulfate instead of aluminum chloride. This was much easier on the skin and the product sold well. The next advancement in deodorant didn’t come along until 1947 when Stoppette Spray Deodorant became the first deodorant that could be applied without the fingers having to contact the solution. It came in a spritzing squeeze tube. In 1952, Bristol-Myers (producers of Mum) came out with the first roll-on, invented by a company researcher named Helen Barnett Diserens who was inspired by the newly invented ballpoint pen. They named the product Ban, and it is still one of the top selling deodorants today.

• While scientists were trying to figure out how to get a man to the moon, the Gillette corporation was trying to figure out how to get deodorant into a can. It was a tough problem because the spray nozzle kept corroding or the deodorant would crystallize inside the can. In 1965 they got the formula right and introduced Right Guard.

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What Are You Doing To Decrease Inflammation?

This article discusses ways to decrease inflammation of muscles and joints.

• When you get near the end of a roll of paper towels, save it to put in your car. Put together a kit to keep in the car with the following items: a small bottle of Windex or other cleaner, a squeeze bottle of water, some wet wipes and the short roll of paper towels. You'll always be ready for a quick on-the-road cleanup.

•To kick the itch from bug bites, make a mixture of half lime juice and half water. Apply to bug bites on a soaked cotton ball.

• When you finish a woodworking project, save your leftover bits of sandpaper and use them to sharpen your scissors. All you need is a piece long enough to cut through few times.

• Plastic grocery bags are handy for so many uses, but keeping them organized was always a pain, until I discovered that I could use an empty tissue box to store them. I just ball up each bag individually (so there is no air trapped) and stuff it in the tissue box. You can do the same thing for larger amounts of bags by using an empty 12-pack soda box. I store one of these in my shop." -- Fred C. from Pennsylvania

• Tired of squirrels on your bird feeders?

String a line of 2-liter soda bottles (as many as you like) together, and hang them between two trees, with the feeder in the middle. Works like a charm." -- C.V. in Maine

• For the summer gardeners getting ready out there, this tip comes from D.B. in Washington: "If you scratch your arms working with your roses and other things in your yard, cut the toes off a pair of tube socks and pull them over your forearms. It works great!"

Send your tips to Now Here's a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475 or e-mail JoAnn at heresatip@yahoo.com. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

The Post Falls Local Market

The Post Falls local market is being presented by The Post Falls Lions Club in partnership with the City of Post Falls. The Market is to be held every Thursday evening 4 to 7-30pm, starting June 6th through to October. The Market will be held on the Plaza in front of City Hall on the corner of Spokane Street and 4th Ave Post Falls. There will be musical entertainment.

We are seeking Vendors for the following:

•Fresh Vegetables

•Fruit and Produce

•Farm Fresh Products

•Plants and Shrubs

•Homemade Products and Crafts

•Collectibles

•Wooden items

•Jewelry

•Accessories

•Candles

•Metal Crafts Only $20 for a 12 x 12 site Food Vendors by negotiations To Register and Inquiries: Ken Cook 208-964-0181 Kcook12@roadrunner.com Brian Kirk 208-262-6836 Kcook12@roadrunner.com brianalankirk@live.com

INFLAMMATION IS DEFINED AS SWELLING, HEAT OR PAIN DUE TO INJURY, INFECTION OR TOXINS...

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO DECREASE INFLAMMATION IN YOUR JOINTS? 10 Nutrient Applications: 1. Calcium and Magnesium both relax the muscles; magnesium inhibits inflammatory prostaglandin synthesis.

2. Zinc promotes healing.

3. Ginger in addition to its therapeutic effect for nausea, also has powerful abilities to combat inflammation.

4. Turmeric has excellent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties along with curcumin the active component of turmeric and is responsible for the yellow pigment.

5. Quercetin is a potent bioflavonoid and powerful antioxidant.

6. High potency Vitamin C with bioflavonoids is essential to the healing process. Bioflavonoids decrease the release of inflammation mediators and inhibit the inflammatory process.

7. Proteolytic enzymes help to counteract inflammation and should be taken on an empty stomach.

8. Essential Fatty Acids are precursors to potent anti-inflammatory substances.

9. Milk Thistle is supportive of liver function and pathways of detoxification. Removal of wastes and toxins is crucial in decreasing inflammation.

Silymarin, which is one of the main ingredients in milk thistle, has an anti-inflammatory effect on blood platelets, and the ability to inhibit free radical production and leukotriene synthesis.

10. Boswellia Serrata has been reported to have strong analgesic (pain -relieving) effects along with anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic activity.

Dietary and Lifestyle Applications: 1. Use the RICE method--REST, ICE, COMPRESSION, ELEVATION for initial stages of injury (first 24-36 hours following injury).

2. Ice for 20 minutes out of every hour. After the initial stage, you can ice for 20 minutes and then alternate ice with moist heat (20 minutes each), ending with ice treatment. This will aid in increasing circulation for healing.

3. Diet is important. Avoid (decrease) meat and animal fats to decrease arachidonic acid levels (proinflammatory fatty acid). Eat fish (wild) for omega-3 source, which decreases leukotriene (proinflammatory) production.

Eat organic fruits and vegetables--minimum of 5 servings/day. Avoid (decrease) all refined foods, sugar, soft drinks and white flour products. Increase garlic consumption, which is an anti-infectious agent. Drink plenty of filtered water (1/2 your weight in ounces). The material contained in this article is for informational purposes only. It is not meant for diagnosis.

Dr. Wayne Fichter DC is the head doctor at Disk and Spine Northwest and can be reached at 208 215-3261

Page 4 An INVITATION to Come Together and CONNECT

Are you community minded, want to make a difference, and are looking for a fresh new way to grow your business and yourself?

We are proud to announce the expansion of TIDBITS and a new opportunity for you and your business or service: CONNECT, a bright new inclusive network now forming.

We are looking for members who serve the 40 + age group and want to CONNECT and: EDUCATE BE KNOWN AS THE EXPERT YOU ARE AND SHARE THISKNOWLEDGE. You will be a featured ‘Expert’ once each month, answering questions, sharing information or updates about your business, or announcing an event.

SUPPORT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR BUSINESS AND IN OUR COMMUNITY. Come together to support other members - especially our non-profits, be a part of what is happening in our community, and be of service. As we Give, we Receive!

EXPAND GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND GROW YOURSELF! Get affordable exposure to new customers and learn new practices that will keep you and your business fresh and exciting. Many are mightier than one! Join, have fun, and be ready to grow.

For CONNECT particulars and how to become a member Contact: Mary Thomas, at Mail.mary.e.thomas@gmail.com or call Mary at: (208) 964-9357

® of®Dallas Tidbits County Tidbits of CDA DEODORANTS (continued)

• Right Guard used zirconium salts instead of aluminum salts. Although it was less irritating to the skin, it acted as a deodorant but not as an antiperspirant. Five years later, Arrid Extra Dry provided both an antiperspirant and an antimicrobial deodorant in an aerosol spray. It sold so well that use of roll-ons and creams diminished, and by the mid-1970s the vast majority of deodorants used in the U.S. were aerosols. Then problems with the ozone layer surfaced. The aerosol market plummeted, to be replaced by today’s infinite variety of pump sprays, sticks, and gels.

• The FDA classifies deodorants as cosmetics. However, antiperspirants are classified as drugs. Why the difference? Because antiperspirants technically alter the natural functions of your body.

• Aluminum chloride discolors clothing and is famous for turning T-shirts yellow. Blame the antiperspirant for the armpit stains, not your sweat.

• When rock star Kurt Cobain wrote the lyrics for Nirvana’s breakout song “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” he didn’t know Teen Spirit was actually the name a popular deodorant brand. The Mennen Company, which produced the deodorant, wouldn’t say whether the song caused sales to spike, but six months after the single debuted, Colgate bought the company for $670 million.

• In 2008, actor Matthew McConaughey mentioned in an interview that he never uses deodorant or antiperspirant. The next day, he received a year’s supply of deodorant body spray from the Axe Company, along with a note on why he might want to start.

• The Service Shirts Corporation once invented a bowling shirt that had deodorant injected right into the fabric of the shirt.

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SENIOR NEWS LINE

by Matilda Charles

My Social Security

There is an easier way to get answers from Social Security than sitting on hold on the phone.

Social Security's website (http://socialsecurity. gov) has a long list of things you can do online after creating a My Social Security account: get your benefits verification letter, get your statement, apply for retirement or disability benefits, appeal a disability decision, estimate your retirement benefits, check your application status and so much more.

The biggest concern, however, is that if you've done a Google search about the topic, you easily could end up at a fake website that is not Social Security.

For example, replacing your card is free, but if you accidentally wander to a scam site, they'll want to charge you as much as $50. Not only that, but they'll have your Social Security number when you type it in.

If you marry and want a card in your new name, you'll need to contact Social Security directly. Don't fall for an online scam.

Even if you haven't hunted online for information yet you receive what looks like Social Security email, beware. Social Security will never send you email asking for information such as your name or number. Any emails asking for that are from scammers. If you receive that kind of email, call the real Social Security administration immediately at 1-800-772-1213 or the fraud hotine at 1-800-269-0271.

Do the same if you receive a phone call from someone pretending to be from Social Security. They might have excuses, such as their computer system went down or they need to verify your banking direct-deposit information.

If you sign up online for a genuine My Social Security account, beware. Be sure what webpage you're on. Remember to look for the ".gov" at the end of the address.

Matilda Charles regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Are You Suffering From Depression or Anxiety?

What is wrong with our mental health today? I find it distressing to see how many people are on psychotropic drugs, and how easily they are placed on them. Why? “Why” is my favorite word.

If the person is not coping, why? If they have anxiety, why? If they are obsessive/compulsive or bi-polar, why? If they are depressed, why? The brain doesn’t normally operate in a contra-survival way, so if it is, why?

Human emotions are meant to be felt. That’s why we have them. They are a normal, and healthy way of dealing with an imperfect life. Life is not meant to be monotone. It is not meant to be perfect. We will always have a tangle of problems, with their associated emotions, to go through.

It’s what strengthens us and defines us. So what is happening when emotions go longer than expected or become extreme?

Our lifestyles have set the stage for out-of-control emotions. We eat foods that are devoid of the nutrients necessary for proper brain chemistry. We eat foods full of chemicals that interfere with proper brain chemistry. Although we don’t know what good brain chemistry looks like, we know what’s missing when certain emotions go out of control. But since the brain normally makes these chemicals, and would prefer that these chemicals stay in balance, we should be asking why would it stop? What’s interfering? What’s missing?

Taking a drug to replace the missing chemicals has helped millions of people. But given the choice, most people if they knew there were things they could do to encourage the brain or body to produce their own would prefer the later. This is where you need the help of a natural health care provider that knows how to assist this process. By restoring health to the individual, we restore healthy brain chemistry. The same things needed to rid the body of disease, helps the brain too.

Things like proper nutrition, exercise, quality sleep and much more.

A word of caution. I know of many, many individuals who take psychotropic drugs but don’t want to. So at some point they decide they can just go off them. So they do. The result is, they end up right back on them again, with the opinion they’re on them for life. However, they failed to do something absolutely critical. They failed to handle the underlying cause of the problem in the first place. If you pull the rug out from under yourself without providing another means of support, you will crash. If you don’t take care of the reason – either brain chemistry or the deconstructed reason for your emotion, you will crash because nothing has changed. This is where professional guidance is essential!

Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with over 34 years of experience. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d’ Alene clinic. Visit Dr. Carling’s website at www.vitalhealthandfitness.com to learn more about Dr. Carling, view a list of upcoming health classes and read other informative articles. Dr. Carling can be reached at 208-765-1994 and would be happy to answer any questions regarding this topic.

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SALOME'S STARS ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You easily handle your tasks this week, thanks to those high energy levels that never seem to run down. But pace yourself, Lamb, for the demanding week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) With the arts dominant this week, you might want to pick up any of those creative projects you've neglected.

A workplace situation benefits from some fresh insight.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Music helps replenish your energy levels. Play your CDs if you must. But a live concert could prove more rewarding, especially if you go with that very special someone.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Close friends reach out to help perk up your lagging social life.

That workplace situation also eases, leaving you time to do more fun things by week's end.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A revelation clears up that perplexing job-related problem. Some changes will have to be made, which, no doubt, will meet with the Big Cat's roaring approval.

Good luck.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Reaching out to someone in need is the noble thing to do.

But try to restrain the temptation to add a lecture -- no matter how well-intended -- to your good deed.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) There could be another tough challenge to face before the month is over. But all that hard work is winning you lots of important recognition from your peers.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Keeping to your work schedule could prove difficult with all those personal distractions. Best advice: Stay with it. There'll be time later for socializing.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Jumping hurdles this week might be vexing for most, but not for the sage Sagittarian, who recognizes that meeting a challenge can open up opportunities.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) More obstacles might be thrown in your path as you try to finalize a new agreement. But the sure-footed Goat ignores the stumbling blocks and stays the course.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) We know the Water Bearer takes pleasure in giving to others. But why not let someone else enjoy the experience too by accepting that offer of help?

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might find you need to ease up on your hectic schedule this week. Don't fret about it. It could be helpful to take a break and replenish your energy supply.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of finding practical solutions to complex problems, and you do it with grace. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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MOMENTS IN TIME

The History Channel

• On April 28, 1789, three weeks into a journey from Tahiti to the West Indies, the HMS Bounty is seized in a mutiny led by Fletcher Christian, the master's mate. Captain William Bligh and 18 of his loyal supporters were set adrift in a small, open boat. Bligh and his men reached Timor in the East Indies in June, after a voyage of about 3,600 miles.

• On April 24, 1800, President John Adams approves legislation to appropriate $5,000 to establish the Library of Congress. The first library catalog, dated 1802, listed 964 volumes and nine maps. Twelve years later, the British army invaded the city of Washington and burned the Capitol, including the then 3,000-volume Library of Congress.

• On April 26, 1937, during the Spanish Civil War, the German military tests its powerful new air force -- the Luftwaffe -- on the Basque town of Guernica in northern Spain. One-third of Guernica's 5,000 inhabitants were killed or wounded, and fires engulfed the city and burned for days.

• On April 23, 1954, Hank Aaron hits the first home run of his Major League Baseball career. Twenty years later, Aaron became baseball's new home-run king when he broke Babe Ruth's long-standing record of 714 career homers.

• On April 27, 1963, Margaret Annemarie Battavio's very first single, "I Will Follow Him," reaches No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts. At age 15, the singer better known as Little Peggy March became the youngest female performer ever to top the Billboard Hot 100.

• On April 22, 1970, Earth Day, an event to increase public awareness of the world's environmental problems, is celebrated in the United States for the first time. Millions of Americans participated in rallies, marches and educational programs.

• On April 25, 1983, the Soviet Union releases a letter that Russian leader Yuri Andropov wrote to Samantha Smith, an American fifthgrader from Manchester, Maine, inviting her to visit his country. Andropov's letter came in response to a note Smith had sent him in December 1982, asking if the Soviets were planning to start a nuclear war. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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by Samantha Weaver

• It was pioneering science-fiction author H.G. Wells who made the following sage observation: "Moral indignation is jealousy with a halo."

• In a match between a 200-pound mountain lion and a 20-pound porcupine, the lion is likely to be the loser -- and will probably die if it tried to take a bite of the desired prey.

• In an odd coincidence, President Abraham Lincoln had a secretary named Kennedy, and President John F. Kennedy had a secretary named Lincoln. Kennedy the secretary told Lincoln the president that he shouldn't go to Ford's Theatre the night he was shot; Lincoln the secretary tried to convince Kennedy the president not to go on a trip to Dallas, where he was shot.

• Those who study such things say that Americans watch more television during the months of January and February than at any other time during the year.

• Strawberries have more vitamin C than oranges.

• You may not realize it, but you've probably seen pictures of the French village of Mont-St.-Michel. It's a picturesque place, a tiny islet in the English Channel with an 8th-century abbey at the top of a high hill, surrounded by stone houses and cobbled streets. It wasn't always an islet, though; the hill on which the abbey sits was once surrounded by an oak forest, and the shore was miles away. That all changed in the year 725, though, when an earthquake struck the region. A tidal wave washed over the forest, leaving a vast tidal plain in its wake.

Ever since, twice a day, 40-foot tides completely surround Mont-St.-Michel.

Thought for the Day: "The fundamental cause of trouble in this world is that the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt."

-- Bertrand Russell(c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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HAVE FUN WITH ANGELO

by Freddy Groves

MRI Can Verify Gulf War Illness Gulf War illness is not psychological, and scientists can prove it.

Researchers at Georgetown University were able to see the damage to the brain in 31 test veterans with Gulf War illness. The findings, published recently in the PLOS ONE journal, describe how a fast and definitive diagnosis can be produced. Specifically, they looked at brain fibers that process pain. In veterans with Gulf War illness, those fibers never turn off. Pain is constant.

The key here is that researchers (or doctors) can see the actual damage to the fibers with a machine that many hospitals have -- an MRI, or Magnetic Resonance Imaging. All that's needed is special software called fMRI. Knowing that Gulf War illness is not psychological is not new. Studies have linked it to 1990-1991 exposure to sarin gas, pesticides, oil-well fires, smoke, petroleum, anti-nerve-gas pills and a whole array of vaccinations, including anthrax and botulinum toxoid.

A partial list of illnesses tied to exposure: Chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, muscle and joint pain, headache, memory problems and skin conditions. What's been seen in the 250,000 veterans who were exposed is that the illness doesn't go away. It gets worse as time goes on.

Veterans who meet certain criteria can receive disability compensation, starting with a Gulf War Registry health exam. Enrollment in Department of Veterans Affairs health care is not required to get the free exam. Also available is the full range of VA health care.

However, there is a time limit: Per the VA website, symptoms must be present for at least six months and have appeared during active duty -- or by Dec. 31, 2016.

Call the VA Health Benefits Call Center at 1-877-222-8387 for more information.

Freddy Groves regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

FRENCH TOAST RECIPE:

Quick morning fill‘er up! I love to sneak in a veggie puree to the dip...no one including my husband usually notices! There a ton of cookbooks and recipes out there for “sneaky foods”. I use a carrot/squash blend that I premake and freeze in advance. I put them in minimuffin trays then bag for an easy add in! Premade baby food or apple sauce are great to have on hand if you don’t want to make your own!

I’m all about healthy and quick....I’ve got things to do like go to the gym and work off that 10 lbs of baby weight that is still hanging on, not slave in the kitchen every waking minute!

3 eggs ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon cardamom 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ teaspoon sugar (4-6 drops liquid stevia for no sugar) 1/8 cup milk (soy or coconut also great substitute) 1 Tablespoon cooking oil (coconut oil or butter is our favorite) 4 slices whole wheat bread Optional: 2 Tablespoons of veggie or fruit puree (baby food or apple sauce work as well)

Crack 3 eggs in a shallow mixing bowl to dip bread into. Add spices, vanilla extract, sugar, milk and puree then mix well with a fork.

Heat shallow pan to a medium heat with cooking oil. Dip each slice of bread in egg mixture on each side. Cook until golden brown on each side of the bread (about 4 minutes each side) Sponsored by : Bretta Provost with Vemma.

More info at Bretta.Vemma.com Bretta@energizeandenrich.com 208-964-4420

4 Course Cooking Class with Angelo at your home with your friends $ 50.00 per person plus a glass of Angelo's wine!

For more info call Angelo’s Ristorante 208.765-2850.

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