The Chopping Block: Canola Oil vs. Coconut Oil

The Chopping Block: Canola Oil vs. Coconut Oil

 Welcome to: Living Better Cafe, post called: The Chopping Block. The Chopping Block will give you, the history behind two similar products, one that's not healthy, and that's healthier for you.

  We know your geared and ready to, pull out the mixing bowls and etc... After years of watching grandma in the kitchen,should have taught you something. Especially, when it comes to baking. Like using cooking oils. Instead of Lard.

 What's the difference between Canola Oil and Coconut Oil? They may have some similarities between them. For instance, both obtain fat from plant sources, and carry similar number of calories per serving.

 Living Better Cafe, is now weighting out the difference, in the huge fat debate. Canola Oil pertains 61 percent Monounsaturated fat, 32 percent Polyunsaturated fat, and let's not forget about: Omega 6 and Omega 3, and 7 percent saturated fat. In reality, coconut oil has 11.8 grams of saturated fat per Tablespoon, if you were to total it up, that would be around 90 percent saturated fat.

 The battle does not stop there, it's time to battle it out with the benefits. What benefits? The Monounsaturated fats. Living Better Cafe says: you heard correctly, the good side of fat, and let's make that Mono-delicious.

According to WebMD, Canola Oil is said to be one of the oils for heart health. Made from crushed canola seeds,[the seed has less saturated fat than any other oil being used in the United States.] Canola Oil carries 7% saturated fat, compared to 9% for sunflower oil,13% for corn oil, [ and 12% for coconut oil.] Coconut Oil does carry a high levels of saturated fats. But, it's plant-based saturated fat found in unrefined coconut. Let's go clean and talk refine, the cleanest form. These natural form helps with burning fat, and give energy for: your body and brain. Looking to raise the cholesterol levels, coconut oil is the best oil to cook with --- in small amount, 2 Tbsp at the least per day.

  Living Better Cafe, found reaching this verdict, very easy pease. Here's why, when it comes to Canola Oil, you have one unhealthy fat, Omega 6. Eating too much Omega 6, causes blood pressure to raise, along with heart attack and stroke. Therefore, Coconut Oil is very low in Omega 6 and high in Omega 3. The benefits of Omega 3 helps with brain function. Like, Epilepsy and Alzheimer's to name a few.

  Did you know that, Coconut Oil also works great outside of your kitchen space? We are talking skin care. Living Better Cafe, now taking you out of your kitchen space, into the beauty salon, Coconut Oil is great moisturizer for the skin, and hair. It also cut eczema symptoms. Are out of toothpaste? use coconut oil for oil pulling and mouthwash.

 Therefore, no reason we chose Coconut Oil over Canola Oil.

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Live strong

WebMD

Health line

The Chopping Block: Navy vs. Great Northern Beans

The The Chopping Block: Navy vs. Great Northern Beans

  Welcome to: Living Better Cafe, post called: The Chopping Block. The Chopping Block will give you, the history behind two similar products, one that's not so healthy, and one that is healthier for you.

  We all can relate to a good hearty bowl of beans. Especially, on a cold wintery day, sitting cozy under a warm blanket, with a hot bowl of chili and hot cup of cocoa.

  Today Living Better Cafe, is here to serve you a hot bowl of beans soup on this cold fall day. We're serving Navy and Great Northern bean soup.

  To sort or not to sort the bean's? Sorting out the bean's is a definite must--- you'll have debris in your pot of stew. And we should all know this by now. Especially, if you have watched grandma in the kitchen, she always sorted out her beans. You should always sort out your too.

  Let's clear up the confusion about Navy beans and Great Northern. So, you don't over heat and break a sweat. What's the difference between Navy and Great Northern beans? They do have some similarly, and that's the color. But, Navy beans are smaller and take a longer time to cook, were as Great Northern's are bigger and take less time.  What are the health benefits of Navy beans? Beans offer multiple health benefits. Like, protein, important vitamin. For instance, Zinc, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Antioxidants.  And they help with cardiovascular problem. Plus, cut the risk of cancer, Diabetes. And help with liver function. Do you have the urge to crave more food? Fixing yourself a bowl of beans, can help you control, your appetite and even improve your gut health.

  What's the side effects of eating beans? Eating raw or undercook (al dente style) can lead to food poisoning. Reason being is because of the plant lectin known as phytohae hemagglutinin a chemical known to cause agglutination of mammalian red blood cells. How will I know the symptoms? Living Better Cafe says: with each person may differ. But, these are the symptoms to look for, nausea and vomiting followed by diarrhea or abdominal pain. Do keep in mind that: some people may have allergic reactions to some. Like, some people are allergic to: tree nuts.

  Here's the bottom line to, Navy and Great Northern Beans, we covered Navy and Great Northern Beans all in one pot. And noticed the only difference is: their size and cooking time. But, everything else is the same.

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Medical News Today

The Chopping Block: Buckwheat flour Vs. Gluten-free All-purpose flour

  Welcome to: Living Better Cafe, post called: The Chopping Block. The Chopping Block will give you, the history behind two similar products, one that not so healthy, and one that is healthier for you.

  We all have that one story to share, about Grandma baking in the kitchen. Especially, when you know she's making, your favorite bake good. And you prepare yourself to: help grandma with baking. Like, cleaning out the mixing bowl with your fingers. So, once you're done with helping, you can gather around the table to enjoy it.

  

Today Living Better Cafe, bring you the scoop on: Buckwheat flour and all-purpose gluten-free flour.

  

 What's all the sifting about? All flours are not the same and, there is a difference in texture and taste as well. Especially, when it comes to Gluten--free flour. Since we are on the gluten-free van wagon, let's talk about the difference between buckwheat and all-purpose gluten-free flour.

  

Buckwheat flour has a nutty texture and it includes your essential amino acids and it's quite versatile. What is buckwheat? A fruit that's related closely to wild Rhubarb. And it's sometimes called Pseudo cereal, quite interesting hey, you say? Exactly! Living Better Cafe got confused as well. But, we have it all figured out, and you will also. What type of nutrients are found in buckwheat? Antioxidants--- like Rutin, Tannins and Catechin. In fact buckwheat considered a super food. And the major benefits of this particular super food is that it has amino acids, which helps lower cholesterol, and helps improve digestion, like constipation.

  

  Let's keep calm when you read; All purpose gluten--free flour...it not like all-purpose wheat flour because it does not content any source of wheat. Plus, the texture is different. What's gluten--free all-purpose flour made of? The ingredients in making all-purpose gluten-free flour varies...once again it's not wheat. So, what's the benefits? with each ingredient  there are different benefits. For instance, brown rice flour, helps lower blood sugar levels, reduce body weight and protect against heart disease. Therefore, it all falls back on what it's made from.

  

Living Better Cafe says, the verdict  been reached and, which Gluten-free flour, do we use in the kitchen? We use different varieties...we know each flour has different benefits. So, there was no bad food in this case.

   Happy Journey To Living Better 🍵

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The Chopping block: Sea salt vs. Himalayan salt

Welcome to: Living Better Cafe, new post called: the chopping block. The chopping block will give you, the history behind two similar products, one that's not so healthy, and one that is healthier for you. 

  What's the difference between Sea Salt and Himalayan salt? The differences between Sea salt and Himalayan salt is the taste, texture and how it's processed.

  Sea salt is produce from evaporation of the ocean water or lakes, and with little process. Depending on the water source, this leaves behind certain traces of minerals and elements. Why does it leave traces of minerals? Minerals add flavor and color to Sea salt, which comes in different varieties of coarseness levels.

  Himalayan salt, however, comes from rock crystals of salt that been mined from different locations, and mainly from the Himalayan, often from Pakistan. What's with the color of Himalayan salt? Its hue from trace minerals found in the salt, like magnesium, potassium and calcium.

 Living Better Cafe, is now here to give you, both sides of: Sea salt and Himalayan salt, it's time to lay out the side effects. We get that salt is salt, regardless of the different types. But, they all have one thing in common, Sodium Chloride, and that's we're the side effects come in... the electrolyte imbalance, which are the ions that live in our bodily fluids that keeps us fueled, and make sure our bodies, are properly functioning. For instance, nerve impulses and heart beat.

When consuming too much sodium, causes potassium levels to drop and so forth.

   

  Which one is better for you? Himalayan salt without a doubt... Himalayan salt has more beneficial minerals than Sea salt. Your container of Sea salt, has 72 particles, and Himalayan salt has 84 essential element that: your body needs. But, don't be so quick to jump, for any Himalayan salt... not all Himalayan salt is the real deal. What? There are some, Himalayan salt, imposters. And to tell if your Himalayan salt is real, Pakistan right on the pack.

Now let's get to the coloring of this salt, Himalayan salt comes in: various colors from White to Pink. However, to spot out the imposters, they have added food dye. Not saying that: Black Himalayan salt doesn't exist, it does, just be aware of the labels... If Pakistan is not on there, you have burned fuel.

  Therefore, can you see the difference between the two? Living Better Cafe, hope you have  chosen to live Better.

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Pure Himalayan shilajit

Kick In The Gut Smoothie

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Living Better Cafe, has been on fire this summer... Katrina love's drinking smoothies. And she knows, you would love it too.
Serves: 1-2 (depending on cup size)

1 C. Spinach
2 Tbsp. Chia seeds
1 C.Milk *you can use milk alternative. Like, almond, Soy, Rice.
1 C. Water
1 Banana (I used a spotted banana)

Direction:

1. In a small bowl, add Chia seeds with a little bit of water. Stir and allow to seat for ten minutes, until seeds become jellified.

2.After ten minutes has pass, add in the rest of your ingredients, blender and press on the smoothie button, until well incorporate.

Money Saving Tip... Brillo Pads

*Note: The Picture that in this article comes, from the creator of this blog, her own kitchen, which, she calls it the Living Better Café kitchen.

**Note: This is your creator of Living Better Café, Katrina, as you will notice, as your reading that, I said Tuesday. As I have sent out a Fast Track notice, yesterday saying: I will be posting here and there. So, I still not have change any scheduling around. So, this post is just coming to you four days later. So, I just wanted let you all know that, I did not make an error. Do enjoy this article, as I hope that you pass it around because Living Better Café is about saving money, while eating food that you love at an effort able price.

Please consider reading this article because Living Better Café cares about you!

Living Better Café want to welcome you to, Money Saving Tip Tuesday, were every Tuesday of the week there will be a money-saving tip surprise waiting for you. Whether it be a valuable tip on how to spend less, or a money-saving recipe, Living Better Café will always keep you covered. Therefore, you don’t have to feel stressed out about how much money to spend because it all depends on where you shop, and how much you’re willing to spend. Now do you see how much comfortable living Better Café has made it for you!

Today Living Better Café is bringing you, an awesome delicious deal breaker, or recipe that will keep your wallet and taste buds happy. Therefore, why don’t you come see what has Living Better Café buzzing. I Katrina Smith at Living Better Café would be, so happy to see you here, which Living Better Café would be glad to see you to. Therefore, if you want to keep your wallet happy, consider reading what’s up ahead because Living Better Café will not leave you feeling disappointed. Smile because you chose to live Better.

Living Better Café is coming to you with a nifty kitchen craft, you can do. And it does not cost you a lot of money. Why you already have these items...right in your own kitchen, and if not, then you can grab up these items, at your grocery store. So, here is how you can create your own Brillo pads, within less than a minute.


Building your own Brillo pad

You can use either one of these separately, as you can also combine them. So, please continue to read on.

* Vegetable bag, like the one onions come in.

* Aluminum foil

* Dish washing liquid

* Baking soda

Here how to emblem the Brillo pad, if your combine them together.

1. Take out a good amount of foil, crinkle it up to the size of a ball.

2. Place the aluminum foil inside the vegetable bag, and secure it with a knot.

3. Place dish washing liquid on it, and add about a tablespoon of Baking soda. (you will need to add more, as need depending on what your cleaning.)

4. Now it time to put your Brillo pad to action.

Money Saving Tip...Growing an avocado plant

*Note: The Picture that in this article comes, from the creator of this blog, her own backyard.

Please consider reading what Money Saving Tip must offer because Living Better Cafe cares about you!

Living Better Cafe want to welcome you to, Money Saving Tip Tuesday, were every Tuesday of the week there will be a money-saving tip surprise waiting for you. Whether it be a valuable tip on how to spend less, or a money-saving recipe, Living Better Cafe will always keep you covered. Therefore, you don’t have to feel stressed out about how much money to spend because it all depends on where you shop, and how much you’re willing to spend. Now do you see how much comfortable living Better Cafe has made it for you!

Today Living Better Cafe is bringing you, an awesome delicious deal breaker, or recipe that will keep your wallet and taste buds happy. Therefore, why don’t you come see what has Living Better Cafe buzzing. I Katrina Smith at Living Better Cafe would be, so happy to see you here, which Living Better Cafe would be glad to see you to. Therefore, if you want to keep your wallet happy, consider reading what’s up ahead because Living Better Cafe will not leave you feeling disappointed. Smile because you chose to live Better.

Living Better Cafe is coming to you with a healthy tip, that will help you of course save money on buying more avocados. Now in order for you to have avocados, you need to have an avocado seed. So, here is where the tip comes in. But, before Living Better Cafe just jumps straight in, lets give you a little history on this healthy fruit.
Avocados are the native fruit to the Northern parts of Mexico, and South central America. All the way into the western south america. And into the south of Andean Peru. Avocados varies in size, and have darker completion skin, and contain a larger seed. Which you can later plant. Now here is where Living Better Cafe will give you some tip's on how to create your own plant. So, I Katrina Smith the creator of Living Better Cafe, hope you have your avocado seed in your hand, and ready to go because there's nothing more enjoyable, than growing your own avocados, You know the feel of know what you're putting in your body, came straight from your own garden, and you do not have to worry about the chemicals.
Why now it's time to give you the tips on how to start, your own avocado plant.

1. Remove and clean the seed: You'll need to start by removing the pit from the avocado carefully (making sure you do not cut into it), and then wash it with soap and water. ( while the seed is still wet remove the outer darker skin, by peeling it off.)

2. Figuring the top from the bottom: like when Living Better Cafe explained in the history that, some avocados varies in size. So, that will also sometime make figuring where the top and bottom is located. So, when it comes to finding the top from the bottom, The top is pointer, and the bottom is flat. Once you have gotten that all figured out, it's time to find tooth picks, or in the picture, Katrina had use paper clips, which will work fine to.

3. Push three or four tooth picks in the widest part of, the avocado so it can have some room to suspend the pit over a glass of water with the pointy side sticking up. The water should cover about an inch of the seed.

4. Temperature: Place the glass in a warm place, and make sure the water stays leveled.

5. Surprise: Within 2-6 weeks you will begin to see roots and stems, coming from the seeds. when the stem reaches six inches long, you will need to trim it in half.

6. It's a....? : When the stem starts to grow leaves, its time to transport the seed in to a pot with loose, and gritty soil. You will need to plant the seedling root down, leaving the top half of the seed sticking out of the soil.

7. Attention, Attention: You will need to give your plant, plenty of water and keep in a very sunny spot, to help it to grow.

8. Assist, Assist: Every time the stem grows another six inches, you will need to pinch back the newest leaves. So, you can encourage for more leaves to grow and your avocado to become a fuller plant.

Consider to continue reading because Living Better Cafe is not done yet, Why there more to learn about growing your avocado plant. Yes there is more to learn about this healthy fruit, and your going to want to know more. So, here we go.

Climate: When it comes to temperature, you are going to want to pay close attention to because In most regions, avocado plants adore summer like temperatures. So, it will need to stay in a warm climate that does not witness temperatures less than 45 degrees.

Transplanting: When it comes time to transplant your plant it, best to do that in the early spring, after it slowly becomes accustomed to its environment by taking it outside, for a week or two.

You are going to want to plant it in a large hole, about 3 feet wide by three feet deep) in a well drain soil, in a place that has direct sunlight.

You will need to water, your plant regularly. But, do not over water. How do you know your over watering your plant? The leaves on your plant will become discolored, a yellowish color to them.

Hey where my avocado? Yes your plant will grow its own fruit. But, that will take some years for that to happen. But, how many years will, I have to wait for it to happen? Why Living Better Cafe says: You will need to wait about five to thirteen years for your plant to grow its own avocados.


Work cited page:

http://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/flowers-and-plants/vegetables/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-guac-n-roll

Money Saving Tip... Under cabinet bookshelf/spice rack

Picture from: inspiredkitchendesign.com

Please consider reading what Money Saving Tip must offer because Living Better Cafe cares about you!

Living Better Cafe want to welcome you to, Money Saving Tip Tuesday, were every Tuesday of the week there will be a money-saving tip surprise waiting for you. Whether it be a valuable tip on how to spend less, or a money-saving recipe, Living Better Cafe will always keep you covered. Therefore, you don’t have to feel stressed out about how much money to spend because it all depends on where you shop, and how much you’re willing to spend. Now do you see how much comfortable living Better Cafe has made it for you!

Today Living Better Cafe is bringing you, an awesome delicious deal breaker, or recipe that will keep your wallet and taste buds happy. Therefore, why don’t you come see what has Living Better Cafe buzzing. I Katrina Smith at Living Better Cafe would be, so happy to see you here, which Living Better Cafe would be glad to see you to. Therefore, if you want to keep your wallet happy, consider reading what’s up ahead because Living Better Cafe will not leave you feeling disappointed. Smile because you chose to live Better.

Living Better Cafe has yet another Money Saving Tip for you, and you would not believe this tip that coming to you. If you love food then, you would get where Living Better Cafe is going. How many of you have cookbook's lying around in your kitchen? Why Living Better Cafe bets you all have cook books. But, you just do not have any space to put them, They are either in your pantry where your food goes, or in your cabinet yet where your food goes. So, Living Better Cafe has a great tip for you. And you sure do not want to miss it either. So, this tip should solve your problem.

Under the cabinet bookshelf/spice rack


1. Supply: Why before you can even begin, you will definitely need some supplies. What are these supply you are going to need: Brackets, Anchors, Screws, level, drill Measuring tap and wooden board, and a pencil.

2. Measure: This is definitely the most important step of all, measuring the space between the bottom of the cabinet and your counter before starting.

3. More measuring: you are not seeing double. Yes there is more measuring involved here. Why you are going to need to measure the wooden board, you will be using to place your books on. So, do not put away the tape measure yet because you're not done with it yet.

4. Assembling: Are you ready to start drilling away? Why of course your ready because you would not have that drill in your hand. Therefore, you will need to start anchoring the anchors to the wall with screws. You have already set your marks with your pencil. So, that it will become easy to follow. Now start drilling with the screw attached to the drill bit, to the wall where you have marked with the pencil.

5. Stability: Bracket in? Check. Now you have your brackets in place, now you can place your wooden board up, that will hold your book. After that you will need to pull out your level to check to see, if everything is correctly leveled.

6. Buckle down: you have already done your x 2 measuring, and you have assembled everything plus check to see, if everything has been leveled correctly. So, now it's to fasten the board down to the self. And what do you know BAM ! You have your book's right at eye level and when you need them.

Step 7 (optional)

7. Cover: you can add a ply glass door to keep your books from getting damage, from the moisture that in your kitchen. Why even dust also, as thing's can collect dust pretty fast.

Money Saving Tip....Flavored Cooking spray

Please consider reading what Money Saving Tip must offer because Living Better Café cares about you!

Living Better Café want to welcome you to, Money Saving Tip Tuesday, were every Tuesday of the week there will be a money-saving tip surprise waiting for you. Whether it be a valuable tip on how to spend less, or a money-saving recipe, Living Better Café will always keep you covered. Therefore, you don’t have to feel stressed out about how much money to spend because it all depends on where you shop, and how much you’re willing to spend. Now do you see how much comfortable living Better Café has made it for you!

Today Living Better Café is bringing you, an awesome delicious deal breaker, or recipe that will keep your wallet and taste buds happy. Therefore, why don’t you come see what has Living Better Café buzzing. I Katrina Smith at Living Better Café would be, so happy to see you here, which Living Better Café would be glad to see you to. Therefore, if you want to keep your wallet happy, consider reading what’s up ahead because Living Better Café will not leave you feeling disappointed. Smile because you chose to live Better.

Why spend close to $11.00 and that’s counting tax, on a bottle of cooking spray? When you can save nearly as much. Living Better Café has the perfect recipe solution just for you. So, say Adios to Hydrogenated oils which are no good for you, and Hola to Healthy and flavorful oils that’s good for you.

Makes: 17 FL Ounce

Garlic Tomato Basil Cooking Oil

What you’re going to need:

1 17 FL Ounce Extra Virgin Olive Oil (E.V.O.O)
1-2 Bubs of Garlic, Peeled
Sun-dried cherry tomatoes
Fresh Basil



Direction:

1. Peel both blubs of Garlic, and add the Basil and sun-dried cherry tomatoes, to the Olive oil.
2. Place the lid on the Olive oil and give it a good shake, then store in a cool dry dark place, for 1-2 weeks before using it. *Highly recommend storing it in your refrigerator*

Step 4 is optional. But, I would highly recommend that you don’t skip this step.

3. After one to two-week are up, strain the oil into a different bottle with an easy pouring spout or just place into a spray bottle and your set to go. (before taking this step, you want to give a taste test to make sure the flavors have infused together.)

4. When it comes to placing food into your body, we need to place very close attention to what we consume and how much. So, what comes to mind when you think about food left out in opened spaces, whether it be in a can or in a jar? Botulism! So, now you will see why Living Better Café and Katrina Smith highly recommend that you don’t skip this step.

Living Better Café corner:
When it comes to making food in general, you want to make sure that, you don’t give space or air for “Botulism” this nasty little bugger to grow. And then later cause you more problem down the line, which later makes you and everyone else you have prepared this recipe for “SICK”. So, it’s best to refrigerate the oil, it will last in your refrigerator for a month. If the ingredient begins to discolor, discard the oil immediately because of this nasty little bugger has started to grow.

Money Saving Tip Tuesday

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Money Saving Tip: Frugal

*Please consider reading about this Money Saving Tip.

Living Better Cafe wants to, welcome you to Money Saving Tip Tuesday. Were every Tuesday of the week there will be a money saving tip for you. Whether it be a valuable tip on how to spend less, or a money saving recipe. Living Better Cafe will always have you covered. Therefore, you do not have to stress out on how much to spend because it all depends on where you shop, and how much your willing to spend. See how easy Living Better Cafe has made it easy, for you.

Today Living Better Cafe is bring you,an awesome delicious deal breaker, or recipe that will keep your wallet, or taste buds happy. Therefore, why don't you come see what has Living Better Cafe buzzing. I Katrina Smith at Living Better Cafe would be so happy to see here, which Living Better Cafe would also. If you want to keep your wallet happy, consider reading whats up ahead. Living Better Cafe will not leave you feeling disappointed.

Living Better Cafe is going to frugal city. Who's coming along? I know a person who is, and her name is Katrina Smith.

1. Let's start reviewing our refrigerator, for food that already there, and no on the bad food (You are going to want to toss that out, to Oscar the Grouch). When you see leftover you can always turn them into a different meal. Simply by adding them into something you already have within your pantry. for example, Cream of Broccoli soup can be reheated up, and toss over some pasta. Now just keep in mind that your leftover do need to be eaten up, and you for sure do not want to let Oscar have them.

2. Let's save on money by, opting out soda pop for a more better drinking beverage.What might that be? H2O. Yes water is more healthier for you then drinking over millions of sugar molecules. Especially, if your on a low sugar diet, or your diabetic. Water is better to drink at room temperature because it the same temperature of your insides.Why how do I know that? My sister who is a Women Health coach told me so.

3. Cooking food at a much slower pace. What you said? it's time to wipe out the slow cooker. this is where you plan ahead the day before. Like, for tomorrow's meal's (I will have oxtail soup, or clam chowder) whatever sparks your taste buds. just go for it.

4. Don't let food overhaul become a kitchen nightmare. If you start see your refrigerator becoming a more of food storage unit, and no one is bothering with the lasts nights dinner. Why not place it into freezer bag's and store them in the freezer. The best meals that are super great for the freezer is, Soup's, casserole's and why not chili. Why there are more freezer friendly foods. Living Better Cafe is just helping you out with just some.

5. Seasonal eating, Yes only buying things that are within that season will cut down on your grocery receipt. So why not shop for thing's that are in season. You will be so glad you did.

I Katrina Smith hope you have enjoyed these tip's here, and apply them to your everyday lifestyle because it will help you save more money. Do continue to stick around and make Living Better Cafe your place for inexpensive savings.

Living Better Cafe say's "Don't you go anywhere because you sure do not want to miss out, on what coming up next Tuesday, on Money Saving Tips, is four items fix's".

Oriental Thai Pasta Salad

Oriental Thai

Thai Beef 

Serves: 1

1 pkg. Ramen Noodles
1 - 2 Tbsp.Peanut Butter (Chunky or Creamy)
1- 2 piece(s) garlic clove,chopped thinly
1 pkg. Oriental seasoning package * (If making Thai Beef use the Beef Seasoning Package)
2 c. water
Directions:

1. Boil 2 c. water in a small sauce pot. Add noodles (I like to separate the noodles) because it makes it look like you have more. Cook for 3 minutes or how ever you like it, stirring occasionally.

2. Remove from heat, and drain the water. Then add in cold water to stop the cooking process and drain. Add in Peanut Butter, seasoning package and garlic. Stir until well incorporated, and serve.



Living Better Cafe Tip:

Ramen seasoning package's come in handy for other meal purposes also.

* Adds flavor to homemade soups,stews, Sauce's
* Making your own marinade
* Add flavor to other dishes as well. But, do pay close attention to the sodium content. 800 mg within one package alone, and 33% Daily Value.


Note:

Sorry if your looking for the Asian Pasta Salad with Oyster sauce dressing. Consider checking Asian Pasta Salad.

Money Saving Tip Tuesday

Welcome to another edition of Money Saving tips.
In this edition I will be sharing some cool tips that won't break your bank, and will keep you smiling from ear to ear all the time.
Once again thank you for sticking around for, this Third edition of money-saving tips for this March edition. I will be bring you different money-saving tip's daily on saving cash in your wallet, every Tuesday. This week on money-saving tip's Living Better Cafe wants to, help you save more cash in your wallet than ever before. This week I will be giving you a Money saving recipe, yes! making delicious meals within side the comfort of your home, or wherever you maybe can also save "YOU" Money!

Yes, once again I am bring you an inexpensive recipe that, I know will keep you and you're wallet happy. I just want to share with you that it, really all depends on where you shop for all the ingredients.


Fruit Snack

This money-saving recipe will be great to get your little ones involve into.

Adapted from:  http://wellnessmama.com/8959/homemade-fruit-snacks/

Serves: 24

8 Tbsp. (1/2 c.) Fruit pectin powder
2 c. fruit juice
1/4 c. Manuka honey
1 c. defrosted frozen goji berry, Pureed


Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, add in fruit juice, honey on a low heat until warm begins to simmer. But, it's not boiling. Add in goji berry.

2. Sprinkle fruit pectin over the juice mixture and whisk, until pectin is well mixed in and the mixture is smooth. (do not pour in pectin to fast because it will be too hard to work into the mixture.)

3. Pour into mixture into a molds, and allow to refrigerator or freezer until hardened.