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America the Beautiful

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By Cat Rooney
| The Epoch Times
The Midwest is known for it thunderstorms and corn crops. The results are beautiful sunsets.(Cat Rooney) Boulder Colorado waking- up with the morning light on the town, and the Flatirons on the front range, and the Rocky Mountains in the background. (Cat Rooney) The scenic view from the top of Lost Mountain, in Chaffee County, CO., in the the autumn. The route is by four-wheel drive and often turns into a single lane road. (Cat Rooney) The Midwest is known for it thunderstorms and corn crops.
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College Student Overcomes Fear of Persecution in China

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By Cat Rooney
| The Epoch Times
SAN FRANCISCO—”For 16 years, I’ve been living in the fear of being persecuted for my faith,” said Peiqi Gu, 30, who grew up in communist China. Her faith is Falun Dafa, a Buddha School practice of the mind, body, and spirit, which is freely enjoyed nearly everywhere in the world, with the notable exception of China. Just one year before the persecution began, Gu, at the age of 11, took up Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) with her mother.
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'I Can't Enjoy the Free World' Says Former Prisoner of Conscience

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By Cat Rooney
| The Epoch Times
SAN FRANCISCO—Two years ago, Sunny Guo, a then 47-year-old Chinese housewife, came alone to America to start a new life, one free of religious persecution. She was fleeing repeated detention and torture by the Chinese Communist Party in its attempt to break her will so she would give up her faith. Through it all, Guo never wavered in her belief in Falun Gong, a traditional meditation practice. “For the rest of the world, people know that what you believe is your personal right.
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'The Bleeding Edge' Wins the Gabriel Award

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By Cat Rooney, Sharon Kilarski, Ding Xiao
| The Epoch Times
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China's Transplant Tourism Is Murder on Demand

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By Cat Rooney
| The Epoch Times
With their tenets for daily living of truthfulness compassion, and tolerance, thousands of Falun Gong practitioners from around the world, in yellow T-shirts emblazoned with “Falun Dafa is Good,” take to the streets of major U.S. cities a couple of days each year. Rallies and parades are held, politicians contacted, and flyers are handed out to help raise public awareness and consciousness.
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Lentil Soup With Bacon and Spinach

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By Cat Rooney
| The Epoch Times
Wondering what to do with the fresh spinach and bundle of green onions that were irresistible buys at the market? Combine them with broccoli, bacon, and red wine vinegar to create a full-flavoured lentil soup for a lunchtime meal or a side dish at dinner. No presoaking is necessary for dried lentils, and the bacon doesn’t have to be fried prior to cooking, which makes for an easy soup to prepare. Lentils also add depth and an earthy flavour while being a perfect protein source.
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Pink Macaroons for Valentine's Day

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By Cat Rooney
| The Epoch Times
My mom’s red heart-shaped butter cookies hold fond memories of Valentine’s Day for me. I liked her homemade cookies so much she even mailed them to me in a shoebox after I left home to go to college. In keeping with the tradition of showing affection with cookies, these quinoa macaroons will be sure to win hearts this Valentine’s.
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A Hearty Low-Budget One-Pot Meal

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By Cat Rooney
| The Epoch Times
Time to get your new Dutch oven broken in or the old one out for this hearty, flavourful one-pot meal. It’s a no-hassle experience. A soup pot works well too.
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Spicy Meat Lover's Pizza-Style Dip

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By Cat Rooney
| The Epoch Times
This dip recipe is inspired by my husband’s favourite meat lover’s pizza. It is a hearty, three-meat, pizza-flavoured hot dish that is great for any occasion calling for dip.
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Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

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By Cat Rooney
| The Epoch Times
A dessert of pumpkin spice cheesecake with a special pecan crust complements any holiday menu. This cheesecake is deliciously creamy with just the right amount of pumpkin flavour. Even better, it’s easy to make and can be prepared a day ahead.
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Steak is Great Baked With Apples

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By Cat Rooney
| The Epoch Times
Just like pork, steak bakes well with apples and spices. Baking makes the meat and apple slices moist and tender, with a mild hint of fall. To complement the seasonal tastes, serve with mashed sweet potatoes made with a dab of butter, brown sugar, and salt and pepper. Add a steamed green veggie and it’s a balanced meal.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Quinoa Cookies

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By Cat Rooney
| The Epoch Times
Pumpkin cookies made with quinoa, a versatile grain loaded with protein, is a great way to start the fall season. These cookies are like mini-pumpkin breads with yummy chocolate chips.
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