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Just between us girls . . . Did You Know . . . Merely anticipating a humorous experience (having a good laugh with friends, being silly, watching a funny show) reduces three different stress hormones. It also boosts human growth hormone which bolsters immunity and mood lifting endorphins.
Source: American Physiological Society, April 2008.
See this months Heart Healthy Recipe below!
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead
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Pack your lil' black dress and PJ's!
Girlfriends' getaways are fast becoming THE booming trend in travel
Ask around and you might be surprised at the number of women taking trips together or traveling solo to destinations that cater just to them. Girlfriend getaways are a chance for women to step out of the daily routine, reconnect with gal pals and share their successes. Women today are healthier, wealthier and more confident. Now that's something to celebrate!
Join us at the upcoming Ultimate Girls Getaway's in Bermuda and Quebec and enjoy fun, friendship and great food as we continue to sponsor more women survivors of war. It's amazing the great things women can do while still having fun!
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 It's time to nurture yourself and play!
Please join us,
Created for the girl in every woman!
Join us at the Fairmont Southampton
October 23 to 26th, 2008
Enjoy your best days at the Ultimate Girls Getaway at these amazing destinations!
Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda - October 23-26th 2008
Fairmont Mont Tremblant, Canada - November 7-9th 2008
Fairmont LeChateau Montebello, Canada - April 24-26th 2009
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, USA - Fall 2009
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Heart healthy recipe; CREAM OF WILD MUSHROOM SOUP
This soup is so rich and creamy, it's hard to believe it contains no cream.
 1 ounce (½ oz each ) dried morels and chanterelles (or any other dried mushrooms)
3 cups vegetable stock
1 cup onions chopped.
2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
½ cup white mushrooms chopped
1 tsp sugar
½ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup flour
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
Paprika and favorite fresh herbs for garnish
Soak dried mushrooms in warm water for 15 minutes until soft, rinse and coarsely chop.
In a large saucepan, place mushrooms, stock, onions, soy sauce and mushrooms. Bring to boil, and then reduce heat to simmer.
Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine sugar, whole wheat flour and water. Mix into a smooth paste. Pour the paste through a sieve into the soup and mix thoroughly. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add buttermilk and evaporated skim milk and bring back to a simmer. Allow soup to cool for 5 minutes. Puree in a food processor until smooth. Return soup to saucepan. Refrigerate if serving later. When ready to serve reheat slowly to a simmer, stirring well.
Divide into serving bowls. Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with fresh herbs. Enjoy!
Makes 4 generous servings
Calories 150
Fat 1.5 grams
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