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                                                  Easy Strawberry Filo Tarts We celebrate Spring with these delicious tarts. Strawberries are in season in California. The organic strawberries are sweet and bring back remembrance from your child hood.  INGREDIENTS and DIRECTIONS 1½ cups shredded coconut 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract 5 sheets filo pastry 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted 6 or 7large organic strawberries, hulled and sliced 2 teaspoons turbinado sugar Confectioners sugar for dusting Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Place the coconut, honey and vanilla in a small bowl and mix to combine. · Brush each sheet of pastry with butter and layer in a stack. Cut the stack ...

                    Home Shopping Checklist House hunting is one of the most exciting parts of buying a home. The current market is competitive, so it helps to create a wish-list to make your house hunting experience as productive as possible. Know Your Finances Sit down and take stock of how much money you have coming in, what is going out each month, and what you feel comfortable spending. The best way to do this is to get pre-approval, so you know you’re in the right ballpark with your budget.  Know Your “Must Haves” Make a list of your priorities before you start shopping. If you absolutely need a 3-bedroom home with at least two bathrooms, then a 2-bedroom with one bathroom will never be a good fit. Here are a few points to take into consideration. Location – Think about schools, job, transportation, shopping Type of Home – Single family, condo, duplex, one-story...