This is a wonderful seasonal soup with a subtle lemon flavour. Super easy to make, it pairs up well with almost anything and is light and refreshing to serve as a first course. Use fresh asparagus only as this soup will not be a success with frozen or canned asparagus.

2 ½ cups fresh asparagus, chopped

2 medium potatoes, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small onion, chopped

4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp chopped fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried basil)

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When you are in the position where you feel you may need a personal loan, many things should be considered prior to making a choice of lender. It is not only the lender that you must research. You must look at the terms and conditions of the loan you will be seeking. Some lenders have variations on some of the non-regulated conditions. This can make for a very long day, should you muster up the strength to do some homework. It may seem like a daunting task, yet when it is all said and done and the paperwork is signed do you really want to be left wondering why you are paying so much?

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A personal loan is a broad term for a loan and it can either be secured or unsecured depending on your personal circumstances and preferences. An unsecured personal loan is often used for debt consolidation, taking a vacation, or purchasing a new car. When applying for a loan the lender assesses the borrower’s income, current debt and credit history.

It is different from a secured loan in that the amount is not backed by a form of collateral. Generally, the borrower can take out a loan for up to £25,000 for a period ranging from six months to ten years. Typically, the more you borrow the lower the interest rate

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Creating a meal with a crockpot is easy. If you have pork on hand, try these crockpot recipes for dinner!

Recipe #1 - APPLE GLAZED PORK ROAST

4 lb. pork loin roast
6 apples
1/4 cup apple juice
3 T. brown sugar
1 t. ginger, ground

Rub roast with salt and pepper. Brown pork roast under broiler to remove excess fat; drain well.

Core and quarter apples. Place apple quarters in bottom of crockpot. Place roast on top of apples. Combine apple juice, brown sugar, and ginger. Spoon over top surface of roast, moistening well. Cover and cook on Low for 10-12 hours, until done.

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Coffee. Some call it the high point of civilization. Most people call it the high point of their day. How you take your coffee says a lot about you as a person, and choosing a good blend can be tricky. Some people are more resistant to caffeine, and might need a serious kick in the coffee cup every morning to get them going. Here are a few of the most popular blends, and how to choose between them.

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Coffee is a fantastic drink at any time of day, during any season of the year. That being said, a steaming hot cup of java isn’t always welcome once summer rolls around. Don’t let the summer heat deprive you of your favorite beverage when you can switch to iced coffee!

During the warmest months of the year, iced coffee makes for a refreshing change of pace. While most cafes and coffee shops serve these cold concoctions, you may be wondering how to get iced coffee at home. Here are my tips for serving up delicious iced coffee without having to break a sweat:

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Beans are known as poor man’s meat and they’ve nourished the world since the beginning of time. Dried beans, also known as legumes, are packed with nutrients. They are also advantageous because once dried, beans are almost imperishable; therefore they have a long shelf life.

There are many types of beans: black beans, great northern beans, lima beans, kidney beans, navy beans, pinto beans, mung beans, fava (or broad) beans, garbanzo beans (or chick peas), cannelloni beans and black eyed peas. Nutritionally speaking they are all powerhouses of energy, vitamins and minerals. They are good sources of protein, iron, phosphorus and potassium. Most are also fat-free, and unless canned, low in sodium. They are also a very good source of fiber. They even offer a small amount of calcium (about 40-80 milligrams per cup).

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Baby Einstein is a great program series to help your child grow and develop his or her little mind. It is also a very cute party theme and easily adaptable for the adults at your party with lots of brain teasers and word games when the kids are conked out. Make sure you have just the right party menu for everyone young and old alike.

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