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I Katrina Smith, the creator of Living Better Cafe, would like to say thank you, for staying tuned in on Living Better Cafe's Blog. I have created Fast Track to keep you aware, of the things happening here, and every where else. How does Fast Track keep you aware? Basically by posting up, Announcements, Seasonal Themes, Videos and recipe promo. As Living Better Cafe knows how much you enjoy, receiving delicious recipes every week.

I Katrina Smith and Living Better Cafe is here, to keep you in the know of things. Therefore, you do not have to worry because I Katrina Smith and Living Better Cafe have it covered for you. Like , today Living Better Cafe will be bring you, a Fast Track Seasonal Theme. But, before Living Better Cafe does, Katrina would like to say something first.

Hello all my followers,

I Katrina smith want to apologize's, for such a late start into the seasonal theme, as you may already know. I have taken a Hiatus over the summer, and I am now getting back into the swing of things. Even though sometimes things can become quite complicated. But, I have found way's to handle them. So, I am going to hand it back over to Living Better Cafe. Do continue to enjoy L.B.C.

Living Better Cafe know's how much you enjoy saving money, and how much fall means to you, as well. So, Living Better Cafe is here to introduces you to, it's "Fall Back Extra Cash Saving". This Theme will run up until October 25, 2016 - Dec 20,2016

Monday: Hot Out Of The Oven News

Tuesday: Money Saving Tips

Wednesday: Universal Fair

Thursday: The Taste Of...

Friday: Dessert On A Dime

Saturday: Go Vegan

Sunday: Breakfast Lounge

Living Better Cafe wants to, help clear a few thing up about the theme's you are seeing here. Yes if anything does happen, you will be notify about any changes because Living Better Cafe is not like any other source. And Katrina like to be up on thing on time. Let's make that before the actual time. Therefore, Subject to change without notices, does not exist here in Living Better Cafe, and if it does remember Katrina is busy with school work. So, that may get in the way at times. But, other then that you will be notify when a theme may be changed.

Happy journey to living Better!

Katrina Smith

Cracker Jacks

Universal Fair: Cracker Jacks

Adapted from: http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/Borden-Cracker-Jack-Copycat-Recipe.html

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Living Better Cafe wants to, welcome you to Universal Fair were every Wednesday throughout this Fall season. And Living Better Cafe know's your taste bud's will be sing a fair festival tone. So, Katrina hope's you enjoy this recipe down below.

Serves: 4 quarts

4 qt. popped popcorn
1 c. Spanish peanuts (if allergic do not use)
4 Tbsp. 1/2 stick Margarine
1 c. pure light brown sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
2 Tbsp. Molasses
1/4 tsp. Course Himalayan salt
Chocolate fudge sauce- ( I would buy the already made sauce, and drizzle over the popcorn while it's still hot. (Following step 6)

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 250 (temperature may vary on, your location).

2. Mix together popcorn and peanuts in a medium-size mixing bowl, or on a non-stick baking sheet and place the oven.

3. Blend together all the other ingredients in a medium-size sauce pan.

4. stirring mixture over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil.

5. Using a candy thermometer, bring the mixture to a hard balling stage Which would be (260-275 degrees, or when the syrup is dipped into the cold water, it begins to form a hard pliable ball). This will take about 20 to 25 minutes, or you begin to notice the mixture slight turns darker brown.

6. carefully remove the popcorn and peanut mixture, from the oven and work in a quick paces, begin to pour the caramel mixture over top in a fine stream, and place back into the oven for about 10 minutes.

7. You are going to want to, mix every five minutes, that way all the popcorn is covered.

8. Store and cool into a air tight container, to preserve freshness.

Money Saving Tip... Four Item Fix

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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 Pantry hunting. Who's coming along? I know a person who is, and her name is Katrina Smith.

As you know "How you are always looking in your pantry, and you see just four, or more things in your pantry cabinet. But, you just don't know what to do. Why Living Better Cafe is here, and pulling out four item's out of "Living Better Cafe Kitchen." So, I hope your ready to coming along.

*Note: Living Better Cafe is using the word "or" just in case you have either one of these items, or you are Vegan/Vegetarian. Whatever the case maybe, you can enjoy your "Four Item Fix Meal"

1. Tuna or Chicken

2. Elbow or spaghetti Pasta

3. Can Mixed Veggie

4. Mayonnaise or Salad dressing

Living Better Cafe just created a Pasta salad. By, just using only those Four Item's, and Katrina Smith know's you can to.

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 Recycle containers. So, you don't want to go any where.

Hot Out Of The Oven.... Microwave Radiation

Video from: You tube

**Note: Living Better Cafe, want say sorry for the inconvenience today, about the article that was going up. Katrina just realized the topic of that video had nothing to do with food. But, if you still want to hear about. Check it out next Friday at Coffee Talk.

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Living Better Cafe is here to bring you Fresh Out Of The Oven News every Monday, that your going to love. While there is no other blog sources.Like Living Better Cafe that will take you close into the story. I Katrina Smith, the creator of Living Better Cafe, says more good reasons why? you would enjoy Living Better Cafe. Living Better Cafe's prospective is to show you the benefits, of different food sources. Like, this video from youtube by, Dr. Josh Axe. Were its not just about feeding your body. But, also nourish your mind.

Living Better Cafe wants you to consider watching this article down below. As you keep a clear opened mind about, spending inexpensively and avoiding food allergy, that you may have because I Katrina Smith knows what its like, and I also care for you all, like I do for my family.

Welcome to the Third October edition of, Hot Out Of The Oven News. Today Living Better Cafe will be touching on the base of How To Go Gluten Free With Josh Axe.

Don't you go any where because next Monday's article, will be on
Benefits of Orange Essential Oil with Josh Axe, and you sure do not want to miss a thing.

Kale Pie

Go Vegan

Adapted from: http://thecolorfulkitchen.com/2014/03/27/savory-kale-pie/

(Inspired by: Spinach Pie)

When I was thinking of this creation, I was thinking of one of my favorite dishes and that happens to be Spinach Pie. Why you can still enjoy the taste of Kale Pie without the Dairy.- Katrina Smith

Serves: 2 large, or 4 small servings

* Note: You can create your own crust, or follow the recipe down below.

Crust:

3/4 c. Gluten Free all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup coconut oil
Juice of half a Lime
1 tbs. vegan margarine
1 tbs. non-dairy milk
dash of Course Himalayan salt

Filling:

1 tsp. coconut oil
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 bell pepper, sliced
2 cloves garlic,
3 cups chopped kale
1 Tbsp. tamari (Optional)
dash of salt and pepper


Directions:

*Note: If you have chosen to make the crust within this recipe, do follow the Directions below.

1. Place all the ingredients together in a bowl, and set aside.

2. Preheat oven to 350.

3. In a medium-sizes pan heat oil, at a medium-high heat. Add in the Onions,Garlic and Peppers. Allow to saute until translucent. You want to bring down the heat, add in Kale,Salt and pepper and stir until Kale is good and wilted.

4. place parchment paper, or silicone baking mat, onto the baking sheet. Roll out the dough using a rolling pin to flatten down the dough into a huge circle onto the baking sheet, about 1/4" thick.

5. Spread on the Kale mixture over the dough. fold edges in over the kale mixture, using your hands to pinch edges.

*Note: Baking time does vary depending on your location.

6. Bake for about 25 minutes, and serve.

Pumpkin-Chocolate chip Pancakes

Looking for the prefect breakfast, to spook up your Halloween? Why try these delicious pancakes.


Serves: 6

1 1/2 c. Milk (you can use non-dairy milk also. Like, Almond, Rice,Soy)

1 egg (you can use egg substitute)

1 c. Pumpkin Puree

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

1 c. Chocolate Chips

2 c. all- purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. ground all-spice

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

1/2 tsp. course Himalayan salt

3 Tbsp. Pure Brown sugar


Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the milk, pumpkin, Chocolate chips,egg and oil. Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a separate bowl.using a wooden spoon Stir the pumpkin mixture just enough to combine.

2. Heat a lightly oiled dutch oven griddle over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Let both sides to get brown. Top it off with whipped cream- opinonal

Coffee Talk......Special Episode 10

I Katrina Smith the creator/ Administrator of Living Better Cafe, and the host of Living Better Cafe present.... Coffee Talk. Want's to apologize for having camera difficulty here at the Living Better Cafe Kitchen."Coffee Talk" is still having a bit of a problem with, the camera. But, that is not going to stop "Coffee Talk" from bring you a positive insight on food. Coffee Talk is bring you a video straight from You Tube. from A2ztube Nutrition

Admin Corner:
Coffee Talk is in the process of getting a new camera. Therefore, Coffee Talk can get back on the road. So, until then Coffee Talk will be bring you Special episodes from other people sources.