Apple and dusty berry crisp

With berries in season at the moment one sometimes has to think very hard to ring the changes. this recipe is easy and very fresh and delicious - just right for this time of year. It is also quick and easy to prepare. One can ring the changes by using different berries in season. 1 can sliced apples -- there should not be no juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice vegetable cooking spray 250 grams dusty berries or rasberries or a mixture of both 1 cup regular oats -- uncooked 3 tablespoons butter or margarine -- melted 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Combine apples and lemon juice; toss gently. Place apple in a 10 x 6 x 2 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with raspberries. Combine oats and remaining ingredients; sprinkle evenly over raspberries. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned and apples are tender. (Per serving: 160 calories; 3.7 g fat; 0.7 g saturated fat).

Anti Stress Recipe

This tea if taken on a regular basis calms one's nerves and stops the stress - very much needed in these days we live through in Zimbabwe.

It may be sweetened with honey.

Don't take if you are pregnent! 90 Stalks Vervain -- SMALL 60 Sprigs Rosemary -- SMALL 30 Sprigs Lavender -- SMALL DRY IN MICROWAVE. POWDER IN FOOD PROCESSOR. MAKE TEA using ONE SMALL TEASPOON TO A SMALL POT OF BOILING WATER POURED OVER THE INGREDIENTS. ALLOW TO DRAW 15 MINUTES AND DRINK AS REQUIRED PREFERABLY BEFORE BEDTIME. UP TO THREE CUPS MAY BE TAKEN PER DAY. Remember this is not a replacement for your doctor's advise.

Tuna salad

This is a good luncheon salad or starter for the hot weather. It is tasty, does not need extra salt and takes minutes to prepare. Served with a bowl of avocados and some good homemade bread - preferably wholewheat it is a full meal for 3 or 4 people. If you are serving it as a starter use olives to garnish and serve on a bed of lettuce. It can also be used to stuff tomatoes and make tuna sandwiches or rolls. 1 can Tuna in oil -- a small tin will feed 3 people 1 large green pepper -- chopped 4 medium fresh tomatoes -- chopped 1 tablespoon Chili mayonnaise -- a little more or less (use more Tabasco if this is not available) 4 tablespoons salad cream or mayonnaise -- a little more or less 4 drops Tabasco sauce -- I like the green one! 6 sliced olives - black or stuffed -- black give a better contrast Mix altogether - it will be sloppy - keep chilled until ready to eat and serve with good homemade bread. A dish of avocado seasoned with balsamic vinegar and olive oil goes well with this salad. Double up quantities if you need to serve more people. If you are interested: Only 132 Calories per serving ; 4g Fat (27.7% calories from fat); 14g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 8mg Cholesterol; 171mg Sodium.