Margaret Minnicks
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Margaret Minnicks has a bachelor's degree in English. She is an ordained minister with two master's degrees in theology and Christian education. She has been an online writer for over 15 years. Thanks for reading and sending TIPS her way.
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18 Things That Affect Diabetics' Blood Sugar Levels
Most diabetics know that sugar will raise their blood sugar levels more quickly than other carbohydrates. However, sugar and carbohydrates are not the only things that will keep a blood sugar level from being normal.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Longevity
Aunt Jemima Getting a Name Change and New Image
On Wednesday, June 16, 2020, Quakers Oats announced the company is changing the name and image of Aunt Jemima that has been around for 130 years. The company stated it recognizes that the origins of the breakfast products are based on a racial stereotype.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Feast
Juneteenth: 12 Things You Might Not Know . Top Story - June 2020.
Listed below are 12 things to know about Juneteenth. 1. The Name The holiday gets its name by combining the month "June" and the date "nineteenth." It was the month and the date when Major General Gordon Granger announced in Galveston, Texas that slaves were free.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in The Swamp
'The Bachelor': ABC Named the First Black Bachelor
ABC announced on Friday, June 12, 2020 that The Bachelor is having its first black lead after 18 years. The popular reality show has long been criticized for its lack of diversity. Now Matt James is making history after 40 seasons that the show has not had a black bachelor.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Geeks
Unusual Uses and Health Benefits of Paprika
Almost all cooks have paprika in their cabinet or on their condiment rack. Unfortunately, paprika thinks it is on punishment because it is allowed to come out only as a garnish to top certain foods such as deviled eggs and potato salad.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Feast
Best Salmon Cakes Ever
I grew up in a large single-parent family. My mother cooked a lot of mackerels but never salmon because mackerels were cheaper and could be stretched further in a stew to feed ten children. Therefore, I never had salmon cakes when I was growing up. After the children grew up and left that southern country town, my siblings learned to make salmon cakes, but I never gave it a thought until recently. I heard them talking about how good salmon cakes are.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Feast
'Greenleaf' Final Season Date and News About a Spinoff
Fans of Greenleaf will say goodbye to the series after Season 5 that premieres on June 23, 2020, at 9 PM on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). Even though the regular season is ending, the story will continue in a spinoff that's in the works.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Geeks
I Might Be a Bagel Addict
During the time of my quarantine because of the coronavirus pandemic, I discovered an insatiable taste for bagels, especially the everything bagels. I grew a fondness for bagels because they are delicious and convenient to eat. Besides, there are so many ways to prepare them for a meal or a snack. They can be eaten toasted or untoasted with cream cheese or other ingredients on the slices after the bagel is split into two halves. I love the bagels so much and eat them so often that I might have become a bagel addict.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Feast
Comfort Foods During Quarantine
There is one thing most people have in common while staying home during the coronavirus pandemic is that they are eating more and eating more of the things they weren't eating before they were mandated to stay home. Even healthy eaters are finding themselves eating different foods than they did just a few months ago. They have begun to eat comfort foods that are not always healthy. Some have stopped counting calories and have gone back to eating foods that make them feel better.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Feast
'Big Brother' Alums Jessica and Cody Expecting Second Child
Jessica Graf Nickson and Cody Nickson from Big Brother just shared some good news. There are expecting their second child since they were in a showmance on Season 19. The news comes just after their daughter Maverick celebrated her first birthday on March 17, 2020, which was on St. Patrick's Day.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Families
Reasons Some People Won't Wear a Face Mask
Even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and governors of most states recommend wearing face coverings in public to help slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, many people still refuse to wear them. Some states have made it mandatory to wear face coverings in public. People who don’t wear masks in public could be fined up to $1,000, time in jail, or both.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Longevity
