An appealing but not overly sweet bread suitable for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack on the go. This quick bread, adapted from “The Redbook Cookbook, 1971 edition”, is delicious as is or especially yummy with softened or whipped cream cheese.  It’s often made a guest appearance for brunch at our house.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 T baking powder
• ½ t baking soda
• ¾ cup sugar
• ½ t salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 cup chopped apricots
• 1 cup whole bran cereal
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees  (325 for dark or non-stick pan).
2. Grease 9x5x2 ¾ inch loaf pan (even a non-stick pan).
3. Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
4. Place eggs in a bowl and beat lightly with a rotary beater (remember, I did say 1971); stir in oil, milk, and apricots.
5. Add flour mixture and partially blend.
6. Add cereal and nuts; stir until moistened.
7. Pour into prepared pan.
8. Bake 50 to 55 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out dry before removing from pan onto wire rack.
9. Cool completely.  Wrap and store overnight (important!) before slicing.

Espresso in a Demitasse cup is the perfect end to a delicious meal or as an accompaniment to dessert or a mid-day snack or brunch. This EASY LIVING GOODS ESPRESSO CUPS AND SAUCERS SET is as durable as they are pretty and are a colorful, versatile way to serve espresso and have a saucer large enough to add a small treat.

Features we especially like:

• The matching saucer is large enough to accommodate a sweet cookie or treat and the raised rim reduces the risk of spilling coffee
• The handle is easy to hold and does not feel awkward in the hand
• They are surprisingly durable
• The mix and match colors go with most tablescapes

WAYS TO SERVE ESPRESSO TO GUESTS

1. With a shot of syrup
2. Italian style with a small scoop of premium ice cream
3. With chocolate covered espresso beans on the side

Have you tried Rock Candy Sticks to sweeten espresso? Guests love them!

What is your favorite way to serve your guests Espresso?

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The Eucerin “Prepare to Repair” video series has simple, effective tips from board-certified dermatologist Dr. Debra Jaliman to help repair skin’s moisture and from Fitness Instructor Kirsten Trued to help repair muscles. These tips will help optimize your total wellness efforts! In this series, Kirsten teaches a series of exercises that use a small ball for gentle firm pressure, emulating a known therapeutic sports massage technique.

HANDS AND FOREARMS

Our hands endure plenty of wear and tear during the day, ranging from using computer technology gear,  to washing dishes. The repetitive motion can be grueling to the tendons and muscles of the hand, which makes regular, gentle stretches so beneficial.

Fitness Instructor Kirsten Trued recommends two effective stretches to ease achiness and repair both hands and forearms, while moisturizing skin.

CONCLUSION

The Eucerin “Prepare to Repair” video series makes the most of easy to implement, reparative stretching exercise techniques paired with effective skin products targeted to specific skincare needs. The Eucerin Repair line provides dry, itchy, rough skin with long-lasting hydration, using safe, effective ingredients that are non-irritating. Skin instantly looks and feels so much better. Eucerin replaces the dull, dry look of winter skin with a hydrated and smooth glow that quickly dries down to a non-greasy finish. Warmer weather is just around the corner, and it’s time to get skin ready to be seen. You put time and effort into your beach body workouts, don’t forget your skin!

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