Show Off Your Favorite Hobby with Hunting Checks

By Alan Plastin

Do you wait every year with anticipation for hunting season to begin? Are you an avid sportsman? Are you trying to find personal bank checks that are interesting, but none seem to be right for your style and personality? If you are an avid hunter and would like to carry checks that show off that side to your personality, then you might want to consider purchasing hunting-inspired checks. There are a variety of designs to choose from and they're not as expensive as you might have thought.

Many people find purpose and satisfaction in hunting and it is one of America's favorite past times. There was a time when man had to survive on his prowess and skill when it came to locating food, and every good hunter knows the satisfaction that comes with making a good kill.

Ducks Unlimited is one particular organization that has distinguished looking hunting checks for the passionate hunter. Ducks Unlimited restores, manages, and conserves wetlands and habitats for the waterfowl of North America. These checks in particular are comprised of 4 rotating images that show colorful images of ducks and shotguns.

Other checks with feathered friends include check series with images of quails, wild turkeys, and pheasants. The National Wild Turkey Federation offers attractive checks with brightly colored images of turkeys, for instance, while the North American Hunting Club features checks with pheasants and quails.

If you're a fan of bigger game, there are also a variety of checks that feature larger animals as well. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation carries personal checks with photographic images of elk in their natural habitat. Buckmasters also feature photographic images of beautiful bucks, too.

Not every hunter hunts by themselves, and for that reason, there are also checks that include images of man's best friend, the hunting dog. Some of these check designs feature images of faithful dogs, bringing the fowl to the hunter, with a look of satisfaction and purpose.

If it's not an actual animal or wildlife scene that you want featured on your personal checks, you can also purchase check series that include images of shotguns and colts.

Even though it could be pricey in the past to purchase personal bank checks that weren't plain and boring, it no longer has to be, particularly if you order online. By getting your checks from a safe website, you can save as much as 50% off the price of the checks that you might have paid at your local bank. As an added bonus, you will have a bigger variety of checks to select from, as well. No more settling for checks that you don't want because they are the only design that your bank carries.

Another great thing about purchasing the checks online is that you no longer have to make a special trip down to your bank to order them. You can simply purchase them over the Internet, and expect to receive them in about 3-5 days. - 32612

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Great Wholesome Holiday Meals For the Family

By Adriana Noton

Food is always a big part of holiday celebrations. During the holidays, it can often be difficult to make wholesome meals for the family. Fortunately, with a little planning, you can make meals for the family that will be both healthy and tasty. Although not for breakfast, below are a few wholesome healthy recipes and holiday meal ideas for the family.

1. Smoked Turkey Breast with Collard Greens: Ingredients include: 1.5 pounds collard greens, pound smoked turkey breast, cup chicken broth, minced onion, tsp. red pepper flakes, tsp. minced celery, and tsp. ground black pepper. Place the cut up pieces of collard greens and turkey in a pot. Cover them with water and cook on medium heat, covered, for 20 minutes. Add the onion, celery, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, onion, red pepper flakes, and black pepper, and cook on medium heat for approximately an hour.

2. Peppercorn Honey Mustard Pork Roast: Ingredients include: 1- pound pork loin roast, 1 orange, a 12-oz package of cranberries, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp. honey mustard, 2 tbsp. crushed peppercorns, 1/2 tsp. 1 tsp. minced thyme, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Chop up orange and cranberries. Place in saucepan and blend in honey. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Cool. Place the pork around the roast in a roast cooking pot. Mix the honey mixture and other ingredients in a bowl. Baste the roast and pork with the sauce. Cook at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove and baste the meat. Cook for another 20 minutes. Let it sit for about 15 minutes and then serve.

3. Honey Mustard Glazed Turkey: Ingredients include: 5 pound turkey breast , 1/4 cup apricot preserves, 1 tbsp. honey-style mustard. Place turkey breast in roast pan. Bake for 2 hours at 325 degrees. In a bowl, blend the mustard and apricot preserves. Baste the glaze over the turkey breast and cook for another 20 min. Remove and serve.

4. Rib Eye Roast with Gravy, Potatoes, and Mushrooms: 1 tbsp minced rosemary, 2 minced garlic gloves, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground black pepper, one 4-pound rib eye roast, 4 pounds small potatoes (cut in small portions), 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 pound chopped white mushrooms, 1 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 can beef broth, and 1 tbsp tomato paste. In a bowl, mix rosemary, garlic, and salt and pepper. Baste the roast. Cook for 40 minutes at 350F (175C). Add potatoes to the roast pan. Cook for another 20 minutes. Put mushrooms in the roast pan, swirl, and cook for another 40 minutes. Mix butter and flour together in a bowl. Remove roast and vegetables from oven. Remove food from the pan. Add beef broth to the pan juices, boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat and mix in flour mixture and tomato paste, and blend. Pour the gravy in a bowl. Slice beef and serve with gravy, potatoes and gravy.

The holidays do not have to be a time of eating unhealthy foods. Careful meal planning and healthy preparation will give your family plenty of wholesome meals to eat over the holidays. - 32612

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Beach Holidays In Turkey Can Be Great Fun

By James Mason

There are many great places to visit in Turkey. Beach holidays in Turkey can be a unique and fun experience. Some of the best places to visit in Turkey are along the Mediterranean Sea. This part of Turkey is known as the Turquoise Coast and it is said to have better beaches and resorts than the Aegean Coast or the Black Sea Coast.

The Taurus Mountains run right along much of the Turquoise Coast and they make for a beautiful view. Sometimes the mountains run straight down into the sea. It is truly something to see. There are also many beautiful beaches in this area that have formed at the base of the mountains. These beaches are a great place to relax and enjoy the sun and soothing waves.

One of the most well loved Turkish destinations is called Bodrum and it is located in the Turquoise Coast area. Bodrum is well known for the Crusader Castle, the hot discos, fine dining, and unbeatable resorts. You will have an amazing time in Bodrum and it will be a truly unique experience.

Marmaris is another of the seaside cities Turkey offers and this location attracts many yachters and people who love the sea. Yacht cruises are actually offered from this city and they can be a truly unique way to see the Mediterranean. Koycegiz is a nice quiet and relaxing village on a lake that may appeal to those who just want to relax. Koycegiz even has hot springs nearby.

No matter what you have in mind for your holiday, Turkey has a destination that is right for you. Bodrum, Marmaris, and Koycegiz offer a wide variety of different experiences, but there are still many other destinations that offer wonderful beach holidays in Turkey. If you have been wanting to go to the beach, but you are eager to visit someplace new, Turkey may be right for you.

Talk to your travel agent today to see if a Turkish beach trip is right for you. It is a destination unlike any other on Earth. - 32612

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