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If you served yams with your turkey or ham this weekend, this is the BEST way to use up any left over yams!  If you don't have left over yams - they are on sale now so load up and get ready for a soup that will amaze you. When Kim lived in Bellingham he raved about the Calophon Cafe's  African Peanut Soup.  Years later I thought I would see what all the fuss was about and I found lots of recipes to choose from when I decided to make this wonderful dish.  This is our adaptation - and a great...

The perfect storm was the perfect time to try out some alternative uses for an old fashioned grain; barley! 

If you want to make healthy treats, but lack both time & inspiration; check your tea cupboard and Aromatica recipes!                                                                              No Bake Lemon Myrtle Cheesecake. Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese brick ¼ cup butter ½ cup sugar 2 tsp gelatin dissolved in 2 TB cold water 2-3 tsp finely ground lemon myrtle Optional crushed nuts for garnishSteps 1. Gather ingredients and let butter & cream cheese soften. 2. Blend cream cheese and butter together until fluffy. 3. Incorporate sugar into mixture and blend again until smooth and fluffy. 4. Add (Stir into cream cheese mixture)...