Make a hot artichoke-crab hybrid dip that will be the toast of every party on the block. Simply mix it in with the artichoke hearts for an absolutely killer dip. You can also add 1/2 cup pimentos, green chilies, and/or sliced almonds to take your dish to the next level. Peel 4-6 cloves of garlic, leaving them whole. Coat them in a light layer of olive oil and place them on a baking sheet. Place them in the oven as ti pre-heats, checking periodically. Once the outsides are golden brown, flip them and give them another 2-3 minutes. Remove when done and slice, then toss with the rest of your ingredients. Simply substitute in 1 cup cheddar cheese for Parmesan and/or mozzarella. Once you've mixed everything in, dice up 5-6 green chilies and toss them with the artichoke hearts. To do so, use a sheet of pastry dough, or some pre-made biscuit dough. Cut the dough and press it into the bottom of a muffin pan, indenting the center 1/2 inch so that you can fill it. Make your dip, then fill up the center of each mini dough-bowl. Cook, as normal, for 10-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown. If it's too hot to bake, or you simply want to get a dip made quickly. you can easily adapt the recipe for a chilled version. To do so, cut the mayonnaise down to 1/2 cup, then mash the hearts with a fork before mixing. You can also put the entire mixture in a food processor. Chill until you're ready to serve.

Summary: Toss in a can of flaked crab meat for a decadent dip. Consider roasted garlic for a toasty punch in your dip. Try a chili-cheese dip for some southwest flavor. Put your dip into a bread-bowl for hand-held appetizers. Make a cold-dip for a quick, easy appetizer.


Quail love new things and they are very curious! They’ll nibble at the grass, dust-bathe in the dirt, eat any small bugs they find, and peck about in ground. The sun is also good for laying hens! If you notice the female quail is not laying eggs, it may be because of her diet or a lack of sunlight, so it's a good idea to put the cage outside for a bit. Also, if you have an outside cage, be on the lookout for such birds as ravens and crows. These birds may view the quail as prey and peck their heads. If you have these birds in the area, it's recommended that you cover the cage with a tarpaulin or something alike when you're not watching them. Quail love to dust bathe daily! Dust bathing also prevents parasites in quail. To get them to dust bathe all you need to do is provide them with a shallow but wide tub of dry sand. They will soon start to dust bathe throughout the day. Cleaning the quails cage prevents diseases, bacteria, and mites and isn't a big task. You should dispose of all bedding, hose the cage down, rinse the feeders and water container, replace the tub with fresh sand and refill the feeder and water container with fresh food and water. Since quail waste is high in ammonia you must clean the bedding at least once a week to prevent diseases. Just chuck the bedding in a bin or chuck it in your compost. Quail need plenty of sleep to stay healthy, happy and overall fun birds! Don’t leave any lights on or at least move the quail to a dark room so that they can sleep properly. Quail can only have up to 15 hours of light per day, otherwise they will not be able to sleep. There is a possible chance that a dog or cat will try to kill the quail and if you have a noisy pet in the room they will disturb the quail and cause stress. You should collect the eggs once every day to ensure that they are fresh, especially during a hot day. You can put the eggs in an egg carton and leave them on the side or put them in the fridge to stay fresh for a longer period of time. Your female quail will lay about one egg every day so you should get 5-6 eggs every week.

Summary: Consider moving the quail to an outdoor cage at least once a week. Allow for dust bathing. Clean the quails cage every 1 or 2 weeks. Be sure that the quails cage (or room) is dark at night. Keep noisy or dangerous pets out of the same room as the quail. Collect eggs daily.


Identify your privacy issues, and take steps to solve them. If your schedules are packed, look for ways you can cut back on your commitments and prioritize private time with each other. If you have kids and thin walls, trying playing music when you have adult conversations or are intimate with each other. Privacy is hard to come by when you have kids. If possible, try getting a babysitter so you can go on a weekend trip or spend a night at a hotel. Dress well and maintain your personal hygiene to attract your spouse. If necessary, talk to your spouse about their grooming habits.  It might be an awkward conversation, but talk to your spouse about grooming habits. You could say, “I know I’m guilty of wearing clothes that are overdue for a wash. If we both make an effort into looking and smelling our best, we might have better luck in the bedroom.” If you put effort into your hygiene and appearance but your spouse doesn't, be honest with them. Try telling them, “I love you, and I know this is a tough conversation. It bothers me that you wear the same clothes every day, or when you go too long without showering. I think it would help our relationship if you could put a little more effort into personal hygiene.” If you haven’t had sex in a while, therapists recommend sensate focus, which involves touching each other in intimate, but nonsexual, ways. Try taking off your clothes, massaging each other, and softly running your fingertips over each other.  Touch each other, but avoid making contact with your genitals at first. The goal is to get comfortable with being naked with each other and coming into contact with each other. When you both feel comfortable, work up to more sexual forms of contact. Don't worry if it takes more than 1 session of sensate focus. Express that you want to share your sexual desires with each other without fear of judgment. Tell your partner about your fantasies, turn-ons, desires, and new things you want to try. Ask them to share their desires with you.  Try saying, “We love each other and we’re married. We can trust each other with our fantasies and desires. I won’t judge you, and I hope you won’t judge me.” When your partner touches you and it feels good, let them know. If they need instruction, tell them how you want them to touch you, and ask them how they want you to touch them. Keep your expectations realistic. Don’t set goals like having sex every night or even every week, and don’t expect for the experience to be mind-blowing when you’re just starting out. Take things slow, and emphasize that you’re both willing to be patient with each other. From chronic pain conditions to medications that lower sex drive, you or your spouse might be dealing with a physical limitation. Your doctor might be able to help you work through it, so ask them for advice.  For instance, ask if they can recommend an alternative medication with fewer side effects, or if they have tips for management pain. If you or your spouse haven't already been diagnosed with a medical condition, your doctor might identify an underlying issue related that might affect sexual desire. If sex isn’t an option, don’t force it on yourself or your partner. Have patience, work on nonsexual forms of intimacy, and revisit sexuality in the future.
Summary: Schedule private time whenever possible. Maintain your hygiene and appearance, and ask the same of your spouse. Start with nonsexual physical contact. Be open about what you find pleasurable. Try not to put too much pressure on each other. Consult a doctor about medical conditions that interfere with sex.