Majestique Healthy Holidays! Melba's Collard Greens and Turkey Wings

Everyone knows that I TRY to eat a little healthier, so when I come across a yummy recipe with a healthy twist, I like to share it! I found this one years ago in a cookbook from The National Council of Negro Women's Black Family Cookbook. It was the recipe I used when I first attempted to make my greens without the tradtional smoked pork. I have to say, it was quite YUMMY! Yummy enough where I have been doing it like this for the past 20 years. Enjoy!

Melba’s Collard Greens and Turkey Wings

3 pounds fresh collard greens
About 2 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 pound smoked turkey wings
1-2 tablespoons sugar
pepper
Garlic powder
Salt-substitute seasoning

Soak and wash collard greens. Remove all grit, remove hard stems. Place greens together in small bunches. Roll together. Cut crosswise into wide strips.

Place greens, water, onion, and turkey wings in large pot. Season with sugar, pepper, garlic and salt-substitute seasoning.
Cook until greens are soft and tender.

Nutrition Content per serving:
Calories 175/ carbohydrates 21 g/ fat 6 g/
protein 10g/ cholesterol 30mg/ saturated fat 1g/ sodium 448 mg

Source: National Council of Negro Women’s Black Family Reunion Cookbook:
adapted from recipe by Melba Moore, entertainer.

TAX TIPS FROM A. JACK-JONES!

TAX SEASON IS HERE....!
By- A. Jack-Jones, MI

Here are a few reminders to get you better
prepared (this is a 5-7 day-preparation process- the saving process is
not included).

1.Taxpayers start getting your tax deductible vouchers and receipts in
order according to category ( 1-2 days).

2.Call your mortgage company to see if your statement is available
online prior to 31 January(15-30 min on the phone).

3.If you are a tither at church ask your head Deacon when your financial statements will be available; do you need to pick it up or will it be mailed (this is 15 minutes after Sunday service).

4.Research (2-3 day process)how you would like to have your taxes
prepared.
*Local FREE services are usually available in the
community-usually for those with a limited income ($30K or less).
*Check Staples, Office Depot, or purchase them online download
to your PC (Turbo Tax, TaxCut and TaxACT).
*Do-it Yourself Income Tax Preparation Services Online(Complete
Tax, H&R Block, Rapid Tax & The Masters Tax Service)

5.Get you tax forms online at www.irs.gov if you are doing them by hand
(1 day- if you do not have access to a computer go to your local library
with $3 in change to use the printer- Cost is usually about $.15 to .30
cents a page).

6.Put some cash aside to purchase from the store and for those of you
that got rid of the credit card (CC)this year you can use paypal (many
online purchases depots use paypal-they can deduct funds right from your
checking account).

NOTE: If putting aside cash is a problem for the next two weeks (one pay
period)do this two or all of the saving options below...

1. bring a lunch at work...savings $50-80 dollars
2. brew your own coffee at home or bring in your own tea bags
sugar, etc....($10-20 dollars)
3. do not purchase a soda...savings $10-15 dollars

This will save you $115 max or $70 minimum. This is just an estimate of
your possible savings.

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Majestique Healthy Holiday Recipe!Melba's Collard Greens and Turkey Wings

Everyone knows that I TRY to eat a little healthier, so when I come across a yummy recipe with a healthy twist, I like to share it! I found this one years ago in a cookbook from The National Council of Negro Women's Black Family Cookbook. It was the recipe I used when I first attempted to make my greens without the tradtional smoked pork. I have to say, it was quite YUMMY! Yummy enough where I have been doing it like this for the past 20 years. Enjoy!

Melba’s Collard Greens and Turkey Wings

3 pounds fresh collard greens
About 2 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 pound smoked turkey wings
1-2 tablespoons sugar
pepper
Garlic powder
Salt-substitute seasoning

Soak and wash collard greens. Remove all grit, remove hard stems. Place greens together in small bunches. Roll together. Cut crosswise into wide strips.

Place greens, water, onion, and turkey wings in large pot. Season with sugar, pepper, garlic and salt-substitute seasoning.
Cook until greens are soft and tender.

Nutrition Content per serving:
Calories 175/ carbohydrates 21 g/ fat 6 g/
protein 10g/ cholesterol 30mg/ saturated fat 1g/ sodium 448 mg

Source: National Council of Negro Women’s Black Family Reunion Cookbook:
adapted from recipe by Melba Moore, entertainer.

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Majestique's List of 10 Fun Things to do this Summer!!!

Ms. Majestique's list of 10 FUN FREE Things to do this Summer!



1- Go see a movie! Yes, FREE! It’s my favorite thing to do! Contact your local theater to see if they offer free kids movies during the summer! If they do, let me warn you… eat a big breakfast and get there about 30 minutes early. The lines can be long! And be prepared for the crying babies and other shananagins. But really, who cares.. it’s FREE!
2- Take a HIKE! … Visit your local park and walk the trail. Take pictures, collect leaves, see if you can find any animals hiding in the bushes!
3- Play double-dutch or catch! Bring the old school back! Teach them that it doesn’t have to have an on and off switch to be fun!
4- Go for a Bike Ride. Lots of parks are bike friendly! If your family is a biking one… make an afternoon of it! You get plenty of fresh air, sunshine. Exercise and the children will sleep better that night!
5- Visit a museum! Most of them are free! So, pack a cooler for afterwards and head to the nearest museum! Most museums are kid friendly and may even offer a scavenger hunt for them! Call ahead to see. If not, make your own!
6- See who’s serving dinner for FREE! Most restaurants have a “Kids Eat Free Night”… have your child surf the net for who’s serving what for FREE! Make a calendar and viola… FREE DINNER… (for the kids) and a No Cook Zone night for you!
7- Have a Tea Party… complete with cookies and Lemonade! For boys.. have a Soda Mixer! (Same concept as a Tea Party.. just use kids frosty mugs and pretzels.- allow scratching and plenty of burping to make it fun!)
8- If you have a pool in your backyard or neighborhood …. that’s awesome! ENJOY. If not, consider the good old fashioned sprinkler system or a fun water balloon fight! Aim low! We don’t want any trips to the E.R.
9- Arts and Crafts! Use whatever you have laying around the house!... Macaroni, rice, beans, paper, glue, sissors, and paint. Spread out the newspaper and let them be creative! You’ll be surprised at what they come up with! Just be prepared to put it on display.
10-Head to your local library for story time! Just call ahead to see if and when they offer it!

So, now that I’ve started you on your way… this will keep the children busy for at least a week…. It’s up to you to find something for next week!  If you find anything else that’s fun and FREE….. let me know!

Good Luck and Have a GREAT Summer!!!

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Majestique's Wickless Candle of the Month- Lavender Dreams!

Majestique Spa Hand-Poured Soy Wax Candles. Each candle measures approx. 4 oz and comes in a rheavy duty glass jar selected especially so that it is compatable to most candle warmers. SAFE and Cute! (Once candle is finished burning, simply wash your votive with warm water and soap, dry and use again!) Majestqiue candles fill the room with one of our signature scents! Warms CLEAN, EVEN and up to 45 hours!

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Meet our New Majestique Friend.... Talented and Gifted Owner of Ken-De' Jewelry Designs....

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