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Updating my web site. [Cynthia Alves]

September 2009 Release of my new cookery book "Vegetable Joy: Eating More Vegetables for Health and Love of Life". Full details on the Vegetable Joy page. I had no idea in Spring 2008 when I made this new Lifepower site that so much would take different turns. Since then I have moved around the corner to a flat I am enjoying very much, a happy place that suits me perfectly. As soon as I 'landed' it was heads down to write and publish "Vegetable Joy" in time for this year's main growing season. I had forgotten the promise I wrote in April 2008 that I would put up some recipes on the web site (see below). Instead I have compiled a whole book. It appears perfectly timely because as it is published, BBC2 TV has begun to air a new series, "Future of Food", which I think is brilliantly presented. The first of the documentary series told about the global crises of 'peak oil' - how our food supply is currently dependent on petroleum oil, which is running out faster than anyone had predicted; about the shortage of water; and about some main effects of global climate change on food supplies. All the issues are included in "Vegetable Joy" as among the many reasons it is vital for us to be eating more fresh, local vegetables. Contact Cynthia if you would like to receive a PDF sample of "Vegetable Joy".

(In Spring 2008 I wrote this on the Happy Health Trans page: "Happy Health Recipes" When this new site is up and running, and I have a breather, I'm looking forward to offering some of my favourite recipes. Careful eating has meant I've had to figure out my own recipes to help avoid wheat, eggs, and too much sugar and dairy. I'm delighted with my Free From* Seed bars (* no wheat, dairy, sugar / syrpup or egg). Plus I make superb Vegetable pates, veggie soup, and am a queen of The Art of the Flapjack (English oat bars). So, all going well, coming soon!" (Vegetable Joy includes all that and much more!)

OTHER AUTUMN 2009 NEWS This web site is due an update, which I hope to see done over the next month. With the release of the cookbook, my activities have taken a surprising new turn, and teaching has taken a back seat for a while. When I can move on from administering and the marketing and sales needs of the book, I am hoping to turn my attention to completing an earlier project: "Relaxing Into Life: Carry Cards for Inspiration and Guidance". Last year, before the cookbook popped into my life, I had begun work on a book to go with the cards. Then came the idea that it would all work wonderfully from mobile phones. That seed is germinating.

Love and blessings, Cynthia