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Thanks to Valentine’s Day, everyone usually associates February with the concept of love. Many Americans will buy flowers and enjoy a date with their significant other to mark the occasion, but we should also try to spread love throughout the community. One of the best ways to do this is through acts of kindness. Each day presents opportunities for us to perform acts of kindness for others. We could hold doors open for them, share a compliment, or simply be good listeners when someone speaks to us. Those who want to go above and beyond can pay it forward in the coffee shop or at a drive-thru line. These small actions can have tremendous impacts on someone else’s mood and overall well-being, and they usually require nothing more than a minimal amount of effort. When I first started out as a professional, I joined a women’s executive business group. At the time, I was newly single and just starting my business. I had also lost weight, and much of my wardrobe no longer fit properly. One of the women noticed this and invited me to look over her closet to see if there was anything I wanted since she was in the process of downsizing. This lady had some extremely nice clothing! I came over one day and picked out so many pieces of clothing that allowed me to look more professional at a time in my life when I didn’t necessarily feel that way. It was an amazing gift and an incredible act of kindness. A dozen years later, I lost more weight and needed another wardrobe change. I still liked my clothing, though, so I wasn’t eager to throw it out or donate it. I decided to do what was done for me and found a friend who could use the clothes. I invited her over, and she loved the clothes. It was a simple gesture, but it brightened her day. That’s the power of kindness. When you spread kindness without expecting anything in return, you’ll notice the difference it can make in the lives and moods of everyone involved. Kindness is contagious. When you show someone kindness, there’s a good chance they’ll spread it to someone else! The Ripple Effect of Kindness How Simple Acts Can Brighten Someone’s Day
Fabulous Flourless Chocolate Cake
INGREDIENTS •
1 cup chopped dark chocolate 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup almond flour 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 4 large eggs, separated
2 tbsp cocoa powder
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 F and grease a springform pan with butter or nonstick spray. 2. Place chocolate in a medium bowl. Pour warm, melted butter over it, wait for 2 minutes, then stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. 3. Add sugar, almond flour, and walnuts and stir to incorporate. Stir in the egg yolks and set mixture aside. 4. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip egg whites on medium until stiff peaks form. 5. Fold 1/4 of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate batter. Repeat, 1/4 at a time, until egg whites are incorporated. 6. Pour batter into springform pan and bake for 30–35 minutes. 7. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before removing from the pan. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
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