Nonna’s Kitchen

Reincarnation & The Bible

• June 11th, 2013 • Nonna's Bible Study

What do Nietzsche, Napoleon, Carl Jung, Jewish Kabbalah, Mick Jagger, Brad Pitt, Drew Barrymore, Shirley MacLaine, Dr. Oz and Ophra have in common? They all believe in reincarnation. Reincarnation The belief of reincarnation is when the individual soul survives death and comes back in another body. Reincarnation is usually connected with karma: that after the [...]



Understanding the Genesis Promise

• May 25th, 2013 • Nonna's Bible Study

 The Promise: Genesis 3:15 In the third chapter of Genesis we find one of the most important verses in Scripture. “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel.” According to this verse, there will be [...]



Cannon of Scripture

• May 9th, 2013 • Nonna's Bible Study

During the first four centuries, how did people know which Apostolic (New Testament) books circulating were true or false ? The concept we have today of a completed Bible was complied in early church history. By the end of the second century all but seven books (Hebrews, 2 and 3 John, 2 Peter, Jude, James, [...]



Why People Disagree About Scripture

• May 3rd, 2013 • Nonna's Bible Study

Reasons Why People Disagree Not believing Scripture is divinely inspired. (2 Timothy 3:16; ; I Corinthians 2:12-13) Low-Information Believers who disregard 2/3′s of Scripture (Hebrews 11; Matthew 5:18; Galatians 3:6; John 3:8) Not understanding the ancient Semitic culture and meaning of Hebrew words and idioms. (2 Timothy 2:15) Discounting politically incorrect Scripture.  (Jeremiah 17:9) Forgetting [...]



Blood Red Moon

• April 26th, 2013 • Nonna's Bible Study

There is a Biblical Calendar “And God said, ‘Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as SIGNS to mark seasons and days and years.” Genesis 1:14 Not only do the sun and moon provide light, but they give structure to our [...]



Satisfy Sweet Cravings Naturally

• March 14th, 2013 • Healthy Snacking

Have a Sweet Tooth? Satisfy it with a Fruit Smoothie: a blend of fruit and milk or coconut water. Smoothies are not only yummy, but nutritious at the same time. They make a perfect pick-me-up when energy is running low. Fruit is naturally sweet and full of nutrients: antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Smoothies provide [...]



Horse Meat for Dinner?

• February 24th, 2013 • Horrible Foods

Horse meat has been in the news. Seems, it’s turned up as hamburgers in England’s fast food restaurants. It’s showed up in tests on “beef” in Ireland as well. In addition, British supermarkets have pulled more than 10 million burgers from shelves, because they contained horse meat. The crux of the horse meat outrage in [...]



An Apple A Day

• February 18th, 2013 • Super Foods

An apple a day, will keep the doctor away, because it contains: 5 grams of fiber Pectin, which prevents cholesterol from building in the lining of blood vessel walls Quercetin, a powerful antioxidant protecting brain cells from degeneration Quercetin also protects your lungs Anti-oxidants, protecting your body from illness Boron and phloridzin, both help to [...]



Serve Food With a Side of Fun

• February 7th, 2013 • Fun in Nonna's Kitchen

Learning to acquire new tastes can be fun for your picky eater. Especially when you incorporate all the senses into mealtimes. This is vital when overcoming food aversions and is the core to the Baby Bite steps. You eat with your eyes first. Food presentation affects kids’ eating habits. This should be no surprise as [...]



Healthy Flu Shots

• January 23rd, 2013 • Flu & Cold Season

Two weeks ago, I wrote a blog “Fighting the Flu.” In it I detail ways that you can avoid the flu or at least weaken it’s effects and duration. I listed several natural immune boasters: Elderberry Extract, Oregano Oil and Grapefruit Extract. Elderberry Extract is probably the most effective when fighting the flu and has [...]