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strawberry meringue pie, for your Memorial Day Cookout

ingredients
1  rolled refrigerated unbaked piecrust (1/2 of a 15-oz. pkg.)
3  egg whites
1/2  tsp. vanilla
1/4  tsp. cream of tartar
1/2  cup sugar
7  Tbsp. lemon curd
5  cups fresh strawberries (halve large berries)
Snipped fresh mint
directions
1. Let unbaked crust stand at room temperature according to package directions. Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Unroll and line 9-inch pie plate with crust; flute edge, if desired. Prick bottom and sides of crust with fork. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; cool on rack. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
2. Meanwhile, for meringue layer, in large mixing bowl let egg whites stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Add vanilla and cream of tartar. Beat on medium until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar. Beat on high until stiff peaks form and sugar is almost dissolved. Spread in baked piecrust, building up meringue along edges. Bake 35 minutes. Cool on rack. Meringue will fall slightly.
3. In large bowl microcook lemon curd on 50 percent power (medium) 15 to 20 seconds. Spread 4 tablespoons warm curd on meringue. Add berries to remaining lemon curd; lightly stir to coat. Spoon into pie shell. Refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes. To serve, top with fresh mint. Cut with serrated knife. Makes 8 servings.
nutrition facts
Servings Per Recipe 8 servings Calories 262, Total Fat (g) 8, Saturated Fat (g) 3, Cholesterol (mg) 16, Sodium (mg) 143, Carbohydrate (g) 46, Total Sugar (g) 29, Fiber (g) 4, Protein (g) 2, Vitamin C (DV%) 89, Calcium (DV%) 2, Iron (DV%) 3, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
The Body

In Remembrance of those men and women who gave their lives for this country.

All of us here at Garage-Girls would like to extend our sincere thoughts to all of those soldiers who have given the greatest sacrifice of all, their lives. Have a safe and thoughtful memorial day weekend.  Just wanted to share with you all if you have never watched the National Memorial day Concert, you can catch it on PBS and NPR, the concert is performed on the west lawn of the US Capital and the music is in respect to the men and women who gave their lives for our country. It’s a great way to experience what this holiday is all about.

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Memorial Day Cookout Quick-N-Easy side dish

Heading out to a cookout this memorial day weekend?  Enjoy this quick-n-easy recipe as a side dish to go with your barbeque!
Ingredients
6  cups broccoli florets
3  cups cauliflower florets
1/2  cup golden raisins
1/3  cup walnut pieces, toasted
1/4  cup olive oil or canola oil
1/4  cup cider vinegar
1  tsp. honey or sugar
1/2  tsp. dried basil, crushed
1/2  tsp. ground black pepper
1/4  tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)
directions
1. In a saucepan bring 2 inches of water to boiling. Add broccoli, return to boiling. Cook, covered, for 2 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender and bright green; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
2. In same saucepan cook cauliflower in water using same method as Step 1.
3. In 2- to 2-1/2-quart bowl layer half the broccoli, cauliflower, raisins, and walnuts. Repeat layers. Cover and chill. In a screw-top jar combine olive oil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, the honey, basil, black pepper, and red pepper. Cover tightly and shake well. Add dressing just before serving; toss to coat.
nutrition facts
Calories 128, Total Fat (g) 8, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Monounsaturated Fat (g) 4, Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 2, Cholesterol (mg) 0, Sodium (mg) 261, Carbohydrate (g) 13, Total Sugar (g) 2, Fiber (g) 3, Protein (g) 3, Vitamin A (DV%) 0, Vitamin C (DV%) 105, Calcium (DV%) 4, Iron (DV%) 5, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
The Body

Don’t forget to Stretch!

Stretching is so often something people neglect to do at the end of a training session because they are usually too tired to do anything else.
Also we have seen people RUSH through each stretch and this totally doesn’t allow you to get the full benefit of stretching.
Why do we need to stretch?  It is to improve our flexibility, the range of motion that is available to our joints. Flexibility is important because:
It improves muscle balance around a joint, thus improving posture, It also reduces the chance of injury when playing a sport or in performing our every day activities.  Flexibility also increases the blood and nutrient supply to muscles and cartilage, which helps in reducing muscle soreness after training.
Stretching should not be done as a warm-up before working out, you could risk injuring your muscles if stretching them when they are cold.
The best way to warm up before a work out is At least 3 to 5 minutes of cardiovascular training.
At the end of your workout is where you should be stretching.
Each major muscle group should be stretched slowly and with control, holding each stretch for 1 to 3 minutes. Remember, hold each stretch at the point of mild tension or tightness, not to the point of pain.  
The reason It’s so important to stretch after doing any physical activity is because during exercise when muscles perform, they tighten and shorten as a result of your workout. Stretching helps to restore and improve their length.
Make sure your stretching properly after your workouts!
The Body

“LivER” to RIDE

No we didn’t misspell the moto-mantra so many riders use daily, we wanted to talk a little about how important it is to take care of your body in order  to enjoy those days out riding.  One of the most important organs in our body is our liver.
The liver is essential for carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, and it stores glycogen, vitamins, iron and blood. Responsible for secreting bile that aids digestive enzymes, it also enhances the absorption of fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins. The internal lining of the liver’s vascular channels contain specialized cells that remove toxins from the blood. Acting as a blood filter, it removes damaged red blood cells and foreign invaders.
When you experience toxic overload and the detoxification function of the liver is on overdrive, the other essential functions of the liver, such as metabolism, storage and bile secretion, are compromised. Toxic overload can subsequently impact every aspect of your life.

Take care of your liver and it will take care of you! For a healthy liver, The Tao of Wellness recommend taking these steps:
Eat well. Nourish your body with an organic, balanced, nutritious diet.
Incorporate herbs and acupuncture into your life to optimize the self-healing mechanism of  your mind and body.
Exercise regularly to keep chi and blood well circulated.
Detoxify regularly.
Keep a healthy mind by letting your breath align you to the current moment.
Avoid attachments to people and things that keep you stuck in stressful thought patterns.
Minimize toxic relationships.
Enjoy a sense of humor.
Beware of environmental toxins to avoid toxic overload.
Avoid substance abuse.

For more info on maintaining a healthy liver visit the Tao of Wellness.

The Body

For all our readers in Canada, you gotta check out the Women Riders Congress and Festival

Canada’s inaugural International Women Riders Congress and Festival (IWCF) will take place at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario, August 11 to 15, 2010, thanks to the efforts of the Women Riders’ Council of the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC).

With a theme of One World, One Ride, the IWCF will celebrate the achievements of women riders from across Canada and around the world while offering opportunities to enhance rider safety and enjoyment through skills training and educational seminars.   There will be a focus on common ground, creating synergy and reinforcing women riders as leaders and role models. Our vision is to continue making a positive difference in our motorcycling community and beyond.

It will be both educational and festive – with networking opportunities, organized tours, a charity trail ride, skills challenges, demo rides and vendors – something for both novice and experienced riders from all disciplines of riding.

The Body

YOU Decide, who deserves the Ultimate Biker Makeover


This is it, the winners of the Ultimate Biker Makeover are up to you.  2 winners will be selected, both getting hooked up with……new riding Jacket and Gloves from Z1R,  a Vega helmet, HD Footwear boots, a cleaning kit from Wizards Products, a years subscription to IronWorks Magazine, a case of Synthetic oil from  Spectro Oils, a pair of riding glasses from 7 Eye, T-shirt from VaVaVroom, and a technology case from Otterbox. The one winner with the most amount of votes will also be scoring parts for his or her motorcycle such as, accessories from Kuryakyn, A set of AVON Tires and lots of  other goodies.

They need your vote to win.  Who will you choose?  The contestants are;

David Bardwell
down on his luck after losing his job at a Chevrolet dealership and has been forced to sell his house and possessions to care for his family.

Kathy Redman
After losing her husband to cancer all she wants to do his one day get his 81 Shovelhead back in running condition in his memory.

Judy Reed
A 52 year old rider that desperately needs help fitting her bike to herself

Please take  minute to go vote here and choose who you feel most deserves the Ultimate Biker Makeover 2010!

The Body

Deadender by Bubble

Hey, you guys remember the write up Ang did on Share Ross, former Vixen bassist, well here is a hit from her new band “BUBBLE”  we’ll be bringing you tons more on Share because, well, because this chick rocks……..  you’ll see. For more on BUBBLE check them out online here