Chocolate-cinnamon Coffee Cake You Can Eat for Breakfast and Dessert

It’s easy to slip into boring eating trends in the middle of the week, especially for the first and last meals of the day: breakfast and dessert. You’ve probably already resigned yourself to skipping both Pathetic. Two simple words will set you free: Coffee Cake. This particular one is bejeweled with chocolate chunks and crunchy hazelnuts. But don’t worry about getting caught: A cup of coffee will disguise this treat as breakfast, and a scoop of ice cream transforms it into dessert. Of course, you can just eat it exactly how it is, and start and end your day on a sweet note.

CHOCOLATE-CINNAMON COFFEE CAKE
serves 12

Ingredients
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1/2 cup blanched hazelnuts, chopped
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup sugar, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup plain whole Greek yogurt

 
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Butter 8” square baking pan; set aside. Toss hazelnuts, chocolate, cinnamon, and ¼ cup sugar in a bowl.

Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter and remaining ¾ cup sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating to blend between additions and occasionally scraping down sides of bowl. With mixer on low speed, add dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with yogurt in 2 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.

Pour half of batter into prepared pan and smooth top; top with half of hazelnut mixture. Spoon remaining batter over and smooth top; top with remaining hazelnut mixture. Bake cake until top is golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 40–45 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack; let cake cool in pan before turning out.

-By Audrey Bruno

Be aware!

In your pursuit for wealth, riches, fame and all the good things in life, do not lose your soul. Don't get me wrong, the Lord wants you to be fully blessed and eat the fruit of this world, but be careful that your pursuit does not take you away from God. You don't get tangled in the deception of this world and fall away from Christ.

Some people have replaced the joy and peace of God for wealth and riches; you see, the kind of wealth that would give you sleepless night or make you lose your peace, beware! The kind of wealth and riches that will take you away from your family, your spouse, your children; the wealth that will take your devotion away from the most precious gift God has give you, please be aware.

What shall it profit a man to gain the whole world but loses his soul. I heard a preacher said, 'what shall it profit a man to gain the whole world but loses his soul-mate'. I agree with that statement, don't sell out your marriage and family all for the sake of money.

Remember the story of Joseph; when he was approached by Potiphar’s wife, he could have accepted the freedom and riches that came with it but he knew he would lose his soul to the devil. What are the advances that are coming your way; those things that you know will make you compromise your faith in God? The deception and wails of the devil to take you far away from God.

If you are single, please be aware of these advances from the devil. The short-cut to riches and fame, the ungodly relationships; the lies and deception from the enemy to lure you into their snare. Submit yourself therefore to the Lord; trust Him to give you the best in life. The best may not be that man who has millions of currencies in his bank account; it may not be the man who has the latest car or several houses in different countries. I have nothing absolutely against riches, but any wealth and riches that will take you away from God, make your compromise your faith and look the other way isn't from God. Be wise.

Don't be deceived with a kiss. Remember Judas betrayed Christ with a kiss. Don't negotiate with the enemy. They will offer all sorts of things to get your attention, especially those things you desperately need in life. Look unto Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith. Don't negotiate your talents and gifts with the enemy; the Lord has blessed you with the most precious gifts and talents; don't use it to glorify the enemy, use it for God. Don't negotiate your spouse, your children with the enemy. Don't be deceived.

I pray that the Lord will open your spirit mind to understand his Will and stand on the truth. He will bless you and make a way for you in Jesus name. Anything that looks difficult for you now will have the anointing of ease on them. Wherever you knock for favour, it shall be open for you. Don't give up, God has not forgotten you, and He is working on the best for you.

-By Bimbo

A Woman Gives Birth to 17 Babies at Once!

Indianapolis- An American woman has totally annihilated the former World Record for the most babies in a lone pregnancy by giving birth to seventeen babies over 29 hours last weekend at the Indianapolis Memorial Hospital.

“It was incredible” explains Dr. Jack Morrow who assisted the woman through the whole operation.” The babies kept coming and coming and coming and coming…  Man! I think I’m gonna have nightmares about this day for a long time! This was my last delivery!” he adds in disgust.
Catherine Bridges and her husband had been trying to have a child for many years and had decided last year to use medical assistance from a fertility clinic in Rhodes Island. The insemination process was definitely successful, as the couple got an entire litter of seventeen beautiful and identical boys.

The couple has already chosen the names for the boys with an obvious continuity of thought: James, Jacob, Jarod, Jarvis, Jason, Jeffrey, Jeremy, Jerome, Jesse, Jimmy, Joachim, Jonathan, Jonas, Joseph, Julian, Jimbo and surprisingly, Darth Porkinus.

Na wa ooooo.

A Family Where All Walk On Four Limbs!! Thank God For Creating You Perfect (PHOTOS+VIDEO)

Scientistshave discovered a family that walks on all fours – millions of years after its ancestors stood up and walked on two legs. Evolutionary psychologist Professor Nicholas Humphrey, one of the scientists leading the research into the family, said: "This could be hugely important – a living example of how our ancestors walked before they became bipedal.

"As such, it might teach us so much about our distant past."

The family is very poor, has had little medical help and lives in a small village in Turkey. The parents, who are closely related, have had 19 children.

Most were normal, but six were born with what looks like brain damage. Five of these, aged between 18 and 34, walk quadrupedally. Family members are treated as outcasts by many of the villagers.

The BBC was given exclusive access to the family and is to tell the extraordinary story in a documentary film to be broadcast this month.

The documentary features interviews with scientists from across the world, and their response has been mixed – the only thing they do agree on is that this is not a hoax.

American paleanthropologists think that the family's skeletons could hold vital clues about the origin of man. 

 A Turkish neurophysiologist believes that they are wholesale genetic throwbacks – a living 'missing link'.

But UK researchers contend that no single faulty gene could produce the first human quadrupeds the modern world has seen.

Producer Jemima Harrison, of Passionate Productions, which made the film for the BBC, said: "The family raises profound questions about what it is to be human. They walk like animals and that's very disturbing at first. But we were also very moved by this family's tremendous warmth and humanity."

The Family That Walks On All Fours is a documentary that explored the science and the story of five individuals in the Ulas family in Turkey that walk with a previously unreported quadruped gait.

See the video below.

Source: WilliamMulubwa

How to Make Candied Grapefruit Peel

A two-part process transforms grapefruit’s characteristically bitter skin and pith into meltingly tender, sweet strips. Here’s how it’s done.

Servings: Makes 2 cups

INGREDIENTS
2 large red or pink grapefruits
1 cup sugar, plus more for tossing

PREPARATION

1) Cut the peel away, leaving about ¼” of white pith attached to the peel.

2) Cut peel lengthwise into 3/8”-wide strips.

3) Place strips in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, drain, and repeat two more times to reduce bitterness.

4) After blanching, the pith will appear slightly translucent.

5) Simmer peel in sugar syrup until the pith is completely translucent and the strips are very soft, about 15 minutes.

6) Drain and let strips dry completely on a wire rack—they’ll firm up as they sit. Toss in granulated sugar.

7) To make this grapefruit peel even more gorgeous, skip the sugar and dip the strips into melted chocolate.

 Source: www.yahoo.com

Burn That Calories Without Exercise

Splurging on a gym membership isn't the only way to weight loss. What you eat is obviously important, but how you eat can also help you reach your goal weight. Click through for nutrition tips that could help boost your metabolism. Try these pointers for yourself and you could drop 10 pounds-no sweat! 

Rev Up Your Metabolism with...

Healthy Fats

Research has found that eating fat for breakfast turns on your fat-burning switch and helps your body use more calories all day long.

Try these foods in the A.M.:

2 eggs cooked in 1 Tbsp olive or canola oil

2 Tbsp peanut butter on whole-wheat toast

Sliced avocado on English muffin with 1 slice of cheese

Cold Water

One study showed that drinking two 8-oz glasses of water increased metabolism by 30%-and cold water boosted the burn a bit more.

Sip a glass of water (or unsweetened iced tea, which will also give you a shot of caffeine) with each meal. For added flavor-and vitamin C-drop sliced lemon into a pitcher of water and let it sit overnight in the fridge before drinking.

Whole Grains

Research shows that your body uses more calories digesting fresh foods, like whole grains, versus the processed stuff.

Transition to whole grains by following the "half" rule. In pasta dishes, start out by using half whole-grain and half white. Mix your regular cereal with ½ cup of the high-fiber variety (at least 3 g per serving).

Spices

Ginger and cinnamon raise your body temperature, so your metabolism speeds up slightly to cool it down.

Sprinkle 1 tsp grated ginger into oatmeal, smoothies and lemon-lime seltzer. Add a pinch of cinnamon to a bowl of butternut squash soup.

Smart Swaps to Fuel Your Slim-down

Breakfast

Swap Out: 1 cup blueberries

Swap In: 1 cup sliced strawberries

A cup of strawberries has 130% of your daily dose of vitamin C-a nutrient your body needs to burn fat-whereas blueberries contain just about 20%.

Lunch

Swap Out: An 8" flour tortilla

Swap In: A 6" corn tortilla

Opting for the corn version in tacos and quesadillas saves about 100 calories and delivers 100% whole grains, which take more energy to digest.

Afternoon Snack

Swap Out: Hummus

Swap In: Greek yogurt dip

You burn more calories digesting protein than any other nutrient, and Greek yogurt has 11.5 g per ½ cup. Mix ½ cup plain Greek yogurt + ½ cucumber, grated + 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice + 2 Tbsp chopped dill or mint.

Dinner

Swap Out: Soy sauce

Swap In: Curry powder

Curry contains curcumin, a compound that helps control hormones linked to weight gain. Try 1 to 2 Tbsp curry powder instead of soy sauce (which can cause bloating, too) in your next stir-fry.

Dessert

Swap Out: A fudge pop

Swap In: 1 oz dark chocolate

A new study shows that people who ate more dark chocolate weighed less. The researchers suspect antioxidants in chocolate may boost metabolism.

Peel Off Pounds with a Pill?

Raspberry ketones are the latest supplement that promises to help you lose weight, but experts caution against ketones (compounds that give raspberries their sweet smell) for two reasons:

1. The supplements have much higher concentrations of ketones than raspberries do.

2. The only research showing their effectiveness has been done in mice. "These huge amounts are yet to be studied in humans and could cause side effects," says WD nutrition expert Joy Bauer, RD. So steer clear! 

Fun Ways to Burn

Fun Ways to Burn

Did you know these boredom-busting activities can burn hundreds of calories?

200 Calories

-Shop at the mall  60 minutes

-Go bowling 45 minutes

-Hula-hoop 30 minutes

-Play Ping-Pong  35 minutes

100 Calories

-Ice skate  15 minutes

-Call a friend and stand while you talk 45 minutes

-Bathe your dog 30 minutes

-Dance 15 minutes

-By Denise Schipani

Are you the only one watching?

From the story of the birth of Jesus, wise men came from the east to pay homage to Jesus. Why? They saw a star that informed them of the birth of someone great. They embarked on a journey to 'see' for themselves and greet. For them to have seen the star, they must have been watching. The ability to recognise the star was not achieved the day they noticed it. They were intelligent astrologers, able to piece together information gotten from the galaxies, up to what gifts to present. 

Let's refresh our knowledge of these happenings
Matt 2:1-23
A woman who had just delivered a baby stepped out of her hospital room briefly, leaving her baby with two female visitors. On return, she met both of them arguing, trying to mediate, she asked what the matter was and one replied, 'This baby came with 5great glories and she said she'll be taking 3, while I take the rest, because she's older. I told her that will not be possible because I brought her here!'.
Are you the only one listening to God about your future and destiny? The wise men watched, the Priests and Scribes watched, King Herod watched, Mary watched, Joseph watched. What did each one of them do with the information received? The most amazing thing is that they all had the same source of information!