{We Stayed for 4 Nights in Manhattan, our Trip to NYC}

Sorry for having been a bit absent lately but soon I will visit you again!

We did indeed make our first 'real' trip to New York City and spent 4 nights at the Hyatt Place New York/Midtown-South which is right in Manhattan.

Manhattan was taken on September 8th, 1664.

Just click the above link...

For us, being from The Netherlands, it had even more historical meaning to us as the Dutch were the first that colonized the USA!

It was called New Netherland with New Amsterdam as their natural harbor, which now is called New York City.

No, New Amsterdam was NOT the capital, neither is New York City.

The capital of the State of New York is Albany.

Yes, in 1609 the story began... and it ended on September 8th, 1664 when Manhattan was taken by the British.

We were on the 18th floor, out of 26... In Manhattan almost all buildings are high rise!

On August 29, it was 32 years ago since we left The Netherlands; on my youngest brother's birthday...

As this is my very first post written from my new Mac, I just wanted to air this in time for its historic birthday on September 8th.

Related link:

{Dutch - American Heritage Day: November 16 since 1991} | previous post by me

11 Bird's-Eye Views That Show How NYC Has Grown Over 350 Years - Very Informative photos!

{My Crocheted Potholders with Rose}

Just would like to show you, my previous crocheted, potholders with ROSE.

We have been lucky for having been taught knitting and crocheting at elementary school, back in The Netherlands!

Done in white with green, red and yellow edging in a crab stitch (kreeftensteek in Dutch)

These are not new but have known many years of duty!

Have you crocheted some potholders as well?

Video showing How to do a Crab Stitch - Crochet for Beginners

{Brown Rice Syrup Glycemic Index 25}

For quite a while now I am also using Brown Rice Syrup with a Glycemic Index of 25, compared to refined sugar that has a GI of 80. That does make quite a difference for the body.

This is my go to ingredient whenever I make ORANGE MASHED SWEET POTATOES
click the link above for recipe!

We can buy it at Whole Foods Market but I never buy the organic, which is also one dollar more expensive.

Since it is rather sticky, I pour it directly from this jar instead of using also a measuring cup; just by eye...

Brown Rice Syrup
Above you even find more uses for this very healthy sweetener.

You just have to learn how to substitute it and you're fine.

Have you been cooking with Brown Rice Syrup?

Related link:
{Coconut Palm Sugar with Glycemic Index 35} | previous post by me
{10 Best Foods for Diabetes and Blood Sugar} | previous post by me

{Diabetes Type 2, & Iranian Medicine about Sesame Seed Paste or Tahini} | previous post by me

{Belgian Endive Salad with Chia Seeds} | previous post by me

{CHIA for Iron Boost and Good for Blood Sugar Level} | previous post by me
{Tuscan Red Quinoa Salad - Whole Foods Sarasota FL}  | previous post by me
Sugar: The Bitter Truth | A very informative video with LOTS of information