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Mold on Bread

Opening a package of bread and pulling out slices decorated with mold is frustrating and distasteful, but one of our most commonly used antibiotics, penicillin, may have had its beginnings as mold on bread. Today, many people experiment with mold by purposefully growing it on bread slices.Going back in history to ancient days, a slab of moldy bread was applied to wounds as a healing measure. While these practices were certainly not scientific, it did lay the foundation for future scientists and researchers to continue investigating the valuable properties of mold. It wasn't until 1928 that it was discovered that mold actually killed live bacteria.However helpful it may have been in discovering that mold could be used in a beneficial manner, it is still a bit disconcerting to find mold on bread that you had planned to eat. Mold has specific environmental needs in order to grow. Since it is .. more»

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Bed and Breakfast the Michigan Way

Surrounded on three sides by the Great Lakes and filled with lush greenery, its no wonder Michigan is one of the more popular romantic vacation destinations in the United States. Bed and breakfasts are a natural outgrowth of the outdoor life and splendid rural scenery and have a unique Midwestern charm to them. Romantic destinations are many and couples can expect all the relaxation, pampering and fun they can take.Saugatuck is one of the most popular vacation spots in Michigan and has several of the most romantic bed and breakfasts anywhere. And just because it's cold there in the winter, doesn't mean the romance comes to a stop. Far from it! Saugatuck has the kind of bed and breakfasts that truly invite you to stay in your room. They are romantic, cozy and have all the amenities of home and then some.Located on Lake Kalamazoo, Saugatuck boasts peaceful, beautiful scenery .. more»

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Bread Carbs – Should I Avoid All Kinds of Bread?

The general discussion regarding carbs is very conflicted, the case of bread carbs is no different. Bread is always a big deal for people on a diet, some never eat it, some try to avoid it. But most people will tell you that bread is bad for your diet. Though you might think that all bread carbs are to be totally avoided, it is not necessarily the case. It is partially true when speaking of white bread. Whole wheat breads and some kinds of grain bread are different. You see, the real issue is the kind of carbs that you should keep your distance from, and these carbs are the simple carbs. Simple carbs, in comparison to what is called complex carbs, are much lower in nutrients such as fiber. The problem with white bread carbs is that they are the simple and cheap carbs. And this is the reason .. more»

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Recipe to Mend a Broken Heart

Is there truly a recipe to mend a broken heart? Is there a magic wand to wave and make all of the hurt go away?I am looking for that magical solution to mend a broken heart. That recipe that directs me straight out of this black hole, and straight back into the arms of my true love.Growing up I read fairy tales that always ended "and they lived happily ever after". So what happened here? Where did all of my happiness go? My 'happily ever after' just disappeared and the 'depressed for the rest of my life' just kicked in. The first documented case of death by broken heart is about to come to pass.I desperately want my ex back. I have tried everything I know to get him to return. I have tried desperately to convince him that I am the love of his life, and that he cannot .. more»

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