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Southern Collard Greens The Best Recipe by: Divas Can Cook Hey Y'all, I wanna put y'all on this collard green recipe I made yesterday!  It turned out so delicious, and I'm excited to share it with everyone!  Since turkey legs weren't available, I used a package of neckbones instead and added double the red pepper flakes, as I'm not huge on hot sauce. I also used beef broth instead of chicken and added a few handfuls of bacon bits to the mix. You won't be disappointed! Servings: 5 people Prep Time: 1hour hr Cook Time: 1hour hr Total Time: 2hours hrs Ingredients  🌿🌿Collard Greens Wash Solution: 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar 3 tablespoons salt 🌿🌿Southern Collard Greens 2 bunches fresh collard greens (see note) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ½ cup finely diced onions 1 tablespoon minced garlic ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 4-5 cups chicken broth (can replace 1 cup with water if desired) 1 fully-cooked smoked turkey leg or wing (about 13 oz) 1 tablespoon wh...

Boost Your Memory, Focus, and Mental Clarity  With A Few Brain Activities 🧠 Hey Everyone, I'm back with some fun and creative ways of exercising our brains, because it's just as important as caring for our bodies. While many older adults are focused on keeping their minds sharp, the truth is, people of all ages benefit from flexing their mental muscles. These activities can help support memory, improve focus, and even make daily tasks feel easier and more fluid. Let’s explore 13 brain-boosting practices that are both evidence-based and enjoyable. 🧩 1. Jigsaw Puzzles From 100 pieces to 1,000, puzzles challenge your brain to think in new ways. They support visual-spatial reasoning and memory, and they offer a satisfying sense of accomplishment when you click that last piece into place.                🧠 Bonus: Research suggests puzzles may help reduce cognitive aging over time. ♠️ 2. Card Games Grab a deck and gather a few friends or f...