(Gotta Eat, Can't Cook) Instant Homemade Salad Dressing

by Bruce Tretter

This very quick & easy fresh salad dressing requires only 5 ingredients, a teaspoon and a 16-ounce jar with a snug fitting lid. The only salt and sugar in this recipe come from mustard, which therefore makes the dressing low in both sodium and sugar, though please do check the ingredients you use to make sure they comply safely if you are on a sodium and/or sugar restricted diet.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes or less

Ingredients
(to make 16 ounces)

1 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder 1/2 - 1 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper 3 Teaspoons Mustard  8 Ounces Vinegar
8 Ounces Olive, Vegetable or Canola Oil


Equipment

16 Ounce Jar with Lid
Teaspoon


1. Add the following to a jar:
 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 teaspoons mustard

2. Pour enough vinegar to fill the jar about half way full.

3. Fill the jar the rest of the way with olive or canola oil making sure to leave enough air space at the top of jar so that the dressing can be shaken.

4. Screw the lid on the jar snuggly so that the jar won’t leak. Hold the jar firmly and securely with two hands, and give the jar a vigorous shake, preferably over the sink in case the jar leaks. Shake for 10-15 seconds until the dressing is uniformly mixed together.

5. Use the dressing on salad as is. Store the remaining dressing in a closed jar for at least 1-2 weeks. Just give it a quick shake when you’re ready to use it again.

Stay in contact with more from Bruce Tretter at www.gotta-eat.com. 

ONE OF THOSE MOMENTS THAT MAKE YOU SAY… WOW

Several months ago, I had one of those moments that make you say WOW. This moment occurred while sitting in a meeting observing two individuals share their apposing perspectives on various intricate issues. Their unresolved conflict was of a serious nature and its’ impact was felt by all in attendance.

Both individuals held strong in their stance and truly believed that they were “right” and the other “wrong”
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Having maintained a clear understanding of each perspective, I knew without doubt each shared a responsibility in the conflict, even if each failed to recognize their contribution.

The aftermath challenged me to assess my own perceptions as they pertain to the stance I hold on various issues. In addition, I was inclined to assess the various times I misread, assumed or overreacted based on a false reality.

Many of you reading this issue’s message have been guilty of creating a false since of reality; a reality whose sole evolution was to aid in the maintaining of a distorted sense of self.

As you move into the New Year, I believe it to be vital that you invest in building a relationship with yourself. Set aside selfish time; time that will allow for you to connect with your true self and not a distortion.

I encourage you to pull back layers and reexamine who you truly are. You can start this process with asking yourself the following:
- Who am I?
- Do I truly know the person I proclaim to be?
- Are my words and actions in alignment with my values and beliefs?

It’s amazing how in the mist of ciaos, you can have a WOW moment and be challenged to revisit and challenge the soul of the person you proclaim to be.

                                                                                                                                                                        Love, Peace and Joy,                                                                                                                                                                                       Mary E. Gilder-Author                                                                                                                                                                          

Mary E. Gilder is the author of the award winning novel, A Misrepresentation of Myself. Mary Can be contacted at bookclubs.maryegilder@yahoo.com, meg@maryegilder.com or visit her website at maryegilder.com

Young Dinero:Staying True to the Grind & Himself

by Cyrus Webb

Over the years I have interviewed hundreds of recording artists on Conversations LIVE the radio show and for Conversations Magazine and few have the drive, determination and passion of Ice Age recording artist Young Dinero.

From the first time I spoke with him you could tell that he was excited not just for the success he was garnering for his music but just to be doing what he loved so much.

In January he released his new mixtape FACE YOUR FEAR, a mixture of tracks that show off his lyrical ability and is definitely to have the listener thinking. When I asked him about the way his career has taken off, Young Dinero was humble in his response. "It's like a blessing," he told me. "It's all about hard work and dedication. I'm just staying focused and trying to make good music."

The seriousness he has for music began some 2 1/2 years ago . "That's when I really began taking music seriously," he says "I wanted the world to hear me and know who I was. I wanted them to get something real and to show that there are some young, smart rappers out there who are doing something positive."

Without a doubt Young Dinero is showing others that you can succeed at your dreams, but it's not just about getting another hit. He wants to give something to those who listen as well. "When I get in the booth I look to create something that others can be motivated by,"he says. And motivating people is something that he does quite well. Either through his Twitter page or videos on Youtube he is never more than a social media site away.

Those fans are not just listening to Young Dinero and following his career. He is listening to them as well, and that has provided it's own inspiration. "When I hear back from the fans it let's me know I am on the right path," he told me. "Because they are hearing it from me they are getting to know who the real Young Dinero is."

Talking about things being "real", when I asked the artist what it was like to be a part of the Ice Age family he told me "it's crazy" and "epic". "I have always been a fan of Mike Jones," Young Dinero told me. "Mike saw my grind," and that grind has led to his being a part of one of the South's most notable record labels.

When asked what advice he has for those artists coming up the ranks or anyone with a dream, Young Dinero says this: "Don't be afraid to be yourself."

Keep up with Young Dinero and his project FACE YOUR FEARS on Twitter at www.twitter.com/youngdinerola and on Youtube at www.youtube.com/dineroshow. You can also follow Ice Age on Twitter at www.twitter.com/iceageent and Mike Jones at www.twitter.com/mr_mike_jones.

Interview the Interviewer: Cyrus Webb

Conversations Media Group President Cyrus Webb was recently interviewed by bestselling author Nichole Bernier for the popular series INTERVIEW THE INTERVIEWER. Read the conversation here:  Interview the Interviewer: Cyrus Webb

Literary Superstar Jackie Collins Comes to Conversations LIVE, Graces Conversations Magazine

Conversations Media Group is excited to announce that literary superstar Jackie Collins will be a guest on Conversations LIVE radio show Tues. February 12th @ 10a.m. et (9am. ct/7a.m. pt) to celebrate the release of her new book THE POWER TRIP.

"This is an amazing opportunity for us," says Cyrus Webb, President of Conversations Media Group and host of Conversations LIVE. "I have been reading Ms. Collins' work for over 20 years, and to have her make an appearance on our radio show is a real honor."
Equally exciting is the fact that Ms. Collins will also be the cover feature of Conversations Magazine's anniversary issue coming out March 15, 2013.

"How cool is that," says Webb, who is also the Editor-In-Chief of Conversations Magazine, a publication based in his home state of Mississippi with over 5k yearly subscribers in six countries. The magazine will be celebrating its 7th year with this issue.

Jackie Collins is the author of twenty-eight New York Times bestselling novels. More than 500 million of her books have sold in more than forty countries. For all things Jackie Collins visit www.jackiecollins.com.

To order the March/April issue of Conversations Magazine featuring Ms. Collins click the link below.

Stay tuned to Conversations Magazine at www.conversationsmag.com for updates.

Excerpt of Cyrus Webb's Interview with Bestselling Author Jackie Collins

. Conversations Magazine 2012 Word Search

Conversations Magazine 2012 Word Search  During 2012 Conversations Magazine experienced some of its most impressive growth since it was founded in April 2006. Below you will find some of the individuals and topics we covered throughout the year. See how many you can find.  E R O Y A T I L A E B B K E L E E L T I U I C O T E A L I B W Y M A S D V T I I V I O R S E P B I F E O S B E B U M L C K R C N D D G I O D E R E I M Y D V N L S O N E T S E A E O L O E K O S L N I T L E O C I S L O M E L C C D E I N L T G I S C I T E L O C A S T T K E T I I N D A S I I S K H C V E N H M E E I N L B S I S D R E U L I S M A S N B I R I E B I E T R S B I A E D E I T A V E I L A I S O E D M E I I L O A L Y I F D K G S L E V P A R T S O H A S T N B I H S Y A E L A C F N T L L A C E N T A I I R E E U N T E A A B E B N S E T E L R L O V L E E T O N T I O E R R G L S R O O B R T T E I T S R L O T L V I S C I O A E I Y E D T U E O R A R Y M N E T I Y K M E O K M O K M E T S F R S C D E E A R E T T C A L A E N Y I Y C B S E A N O I E B T L S I E I E L T K T L N T T S M C L E M M O N L S E S D H N E E O E R S R O E T C Y P V I O A S I M O R R N M A E R L I O I I R Y A I I N P E T I S P I O C O I E G M T T L T C O N C L T A E N E B E R L S Y B N L S G S Y E L I L K T O Y I E M R M I Y F E A A L N Y T I E A I I E S E U T N L T C W A I T L I E S R I N E I I U O W E C I K V N O S T E V L S R I V I L I O E V V D B R S W F D E E P K R T E T C S N E L E T T I L O E L I E N R D I K T I Y L T P L E E I T O A S O S M E E C B E N R I Tony Lindsay Estee Tomas Doncker Books Music Movies Celebrities Television Politics Kenny Lattimore Caitlin OConnor Elissa Gabrielle Willie Taylor Taylor Hicks Ruben Studdard Self Esteem Positivity Glenda L Hunter Michael F Blake