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As promised..... Garlic Shrimp By Lala Koala

As I promised you a few days ago, I will tell you my secret shrimp recipe. Again, I don't have the exact proportions, nor do I have the time but with shrimp it's pretty easy to say when it's done.  This blog will be full of pictures since I did take a step by step picture as I was making it.  Step one! Put some music on! I chose pandora Benny Benassi radio.  Step Two: make sure you are organized and have all the ingredients out and ready to go! For my recipe I chose jumbo shrimp (but any shrimp works), bowl of milk, garlic, fresh lemon, fresh cilantro, parsley, smoked paprika, pam, and real lemon juice.  Step three: if you're shrimp are not deveined , make sure you do so! As you clean and devein the shrimp put them in the bowl of milk for 30min-1hour. Milk kind of kills that sea smell and softens the shrimp. Step four: while your shrimp are getting a milk bath you have time to prepare a bowl of "goodness". Get a bowl and cl...

If you're still fighting the flu like I am...

I would suggest getting more liquids, full of vitamin C! While at the Farmers Market, I grabbed a bag of organic lemons and oranges. Later, I made some yummy tea with a few slices of lemons, which was very soothing. Oranges are also a great form of vitamin C, and I like mine as a mid day snack. Healthy and good for you. However, I did stop by a Ralphs today to get some more real meds and this was my purchase.   Some cough drops, so I don't annoy people around me with my cough. Some strawberry airborne to boost my vitamins level through out the day. As well as some night and day time meds. Since I do have a very busy life style and I'm always on the "go", I like the pill form for during the. However a dissolving form for my night time. After a long day I like to enjoy a hot cup of "lemony"tea, which by the way I also add slice of lemon to, before bed! Also, try to get a good rest of sleep! So if you are still sick, I hope this helps you! Lets fight this ...