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YouTube Guide for Musicians

It’s no great secret that, more and more, aspiring musicians are turning to modern electronic and online services to improve their skills and distribute their music. In fact, the top results of searching “lessons” in YouTube are all related to music. Andrey Sorokin shows us how to use YouTube for free music lessons, music instrument and equipment reviews and even …

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Mixed Herb Salad with Borage

La Salade de Plusieurs Herbes Adapted from a 16th century French translation of a book originally written in Latin in 1474. Ingredients 2 heads lettuce 1 handful young, tender borage leaves 1 handful chopped fresh mint leaves 1 handful fresh lemon-balm leaves 1 handful tender fennel shoots and flowers 1 handful fresh chervil leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 …

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European Award for Cooperative Innovation

Deadline: 23 Jun 2017 Gain recognition for your cooperative solution in the agri-food chain and share your innovative practice across Europe – apply for the European Award for Cooperative Innovation by 23 June 2017. The award is organised by Cogeca, the association of agri-cooperatives in the EU, and covers the following categories: ‘food processes’, ‘business model innovation’, ‘governance & members’ …

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An International Movement by Youth for Youth for Agricultural Development

YPARD is an international movement by Young Professionals for Young Professionals for Agricultural Development. YPARD operates as a network; it is not a formalized institution. At the heart of YPARD as a movement are its members, who are encouraged to become active in their area, spread the news about YPARD to other young professionals, encourage a stronger voice of youth …

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Don’t Forget to Preserve Your Fresh Herbs

The best way to preserve herbs is to freeze them in oil or butter. And there’s a good reason for this: each herb’s distinctive taste and aroma come from aromatic oils in the leaves, so preserving them in fat protects their authentic flavors. Packed in flat, thin layers in heavy-duty zip-top bags, frozen herb butters and oils are easy to …

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Ché VEGara — veganes & revolutionäres Catering

Seit über drei Jahren zelebriert Herr VEGara die vegane Revolution und belieferte seit her unzählige Kunden mit veganen Köstlichkeiten. Immer wieder gelingt ihm der Spagat zwischen professionellem Catering und einem humorvollen Auftritt. In Spreitenbach (AG) ist Herr VEGara in einer alten Produktionsküche eingemietet und kocht dort alles noch selber und entwickelt immer wieder neue revolutionäre Gerichte und Ideen, welche die …

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What are the Benefits of Swimming?

Swimming is a really fun thing to do, especially when you have a nice lake to swim in the summertime. It’s an activity that kids love because they get to frolic and splash around for hours on end, plus water slides and diving boards are always a blast too. The fun that swimming brings you is just a minor part …

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How to Pair Herbs With Your Food

Starting an herb garden is a great way to incorporate fresh flavors into your cooking. With new ingredients comes new ideas, but what if you’re stuck in a culinary rut? Lucky for you, the team of Personal Creations has taken some of the work out of finding new inspiration by pairing the 13 most commonly grown herbs with their ideal …

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