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OakCakes Recipe
Yield: 1 Serving
1 pt Mixed milk and water 1 oz Yeast
6 oz Fine oatmeal 3 oz Plain flour
1 ts Salt (or slightly less)
Mix the flour salt and oatmeal. Warm the liquid and stir in gradually to make a smooth batter. Crumble i...
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Oatmeal-Apple-Raisin Muffins
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Ode to Chocolate
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Oily fish has more benefits than white fish
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Olive Oil – Real or Fake – Who Decides?
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Olive Oil, The healthy choice.
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Dr. Sears' Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Plastic Recycling Confusion
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