tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89985649010542469792024-03-13T05:09:22.424-07:00Linda LovesLinda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-5223205048460243572011-02-17T07:25:00.000-08:002011-02-17T07:25:35.853-08:00George's Cherry Cobbler<div style="text-align: justify;">In honor of President's Day, here is a recipe from The Nancy Drew Cookbook. This book has so many wonderful recipes. This particular one for <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">George's Cherry Cobbler</span></strong> is very simple to make and is quite delicious. I think I'll put this together Friday afternoon and bring over to my card game for dessert!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><u>Ingredients</u></strong></div>6 Tbs butter<br />
1 c prepared biscuit mix<br />
3/4 c sugar<br />
1 c milk<br />
1/4 tsp cinnamon<br />
1 21-oz can <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>cherry pie filling</strong></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Heat oven to 350 degrees. Put the butter in a casserole dish and place in the oven to melt. Combine biscuit mix, sugar, milk, cinnamon and cherry pie filling. Pour these ingredients into the casserole dish with the melted butter. Bake for 45 minutes or until the crust is golden. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream. <em><span style="font-size: x-small;">[Toast 1/2 c wheat germ in the oven for a few minutes and sprinkle over the whipped cream on each serving].</span></em></div><div style="text-align: right;">Serves 6</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">ENJOY!!</span></strong></div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-69731277955789779502011-02-04T05:26:00.000-08:002011-02-04T05:26:59.792-08:00Valentine's Day<div style="text-align: justify;">While thinking of something to make with my 3-year old grand daughter for <span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>Valentine's Day</strong></span>, I remembered the fun we had making tissue flowers when we were young kids (probably a little older than Adison but I'll try them with her anyhow). Remember those times?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://partytimepartyboxes.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/tissue-paper-flower-craft.jpg&imgrefurl=http://partytimepartyboxes.wordpress.com/2010/05/&usg=__3TM9FiemzdVAhQd7KWfv5f-KsTY=&h=361&w=500&sz=71&hl=en&start=4&sig2=BD6N9AGy2qbtNLp-xpSHyg&zoom=1&tbnid=mCCxYzwwPqEq0M:&tbnh=94&tbnw=130&ei=OP1LTdL4Bom_gQfMzszZDw&prev=/images%3Fq%3DTissue%2Bpaper%2Bflowers%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img height="231" src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:mCCxYzwwPqEq0M:http://partytimepartyboxes.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/tissue-paper-flower-craft.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>Valentine Tissue Paper Hearts</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>(Tissue Paper [red, pink, yellow], green pipe cleaners)</em></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><em>Lay 3 or 4 sheets of tissue paper on top of each other</em></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><em>Working with the shorter side, fold tissue paper back and forth as if making a paper fan. Continue until you have folded the entire length.</em></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><em>Wrap a pipe cleaner tightly around the middle of the folded paper.</em></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><em>Separate the tissue paper by lifting each piece and pulling it toward the center to "fluff out" the petals of the flower</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://foldingtrees.com/images/papercarnations_1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://foldingtrees.com/2008/08/flower-week-tissue-paper-carnations/&usg=__2V8fVJBDZozDZ2pRVzxhq9CTfjQ=&h=571&w=400&sz=98&hl=en&start=6&sig2=xUADgQgbRbhmvnEKbkaGLA&zoom=1&tbnid=7lZ9bVKlT_OPbM:&tbnh=134&tbnw=94&ei=OP1LTdL4Bom_gQfMzszZDw&prev=/images%3Fq%3DTissue%2Bpaper%2Bflowers%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1"><img height="320" src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:7lZ9bVKlT_OPbM:http://foldingtrees.com/images/papercarnations_1.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><em>Optional: Spray a bit of perfume into the air several inches above the flower.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.craftjr.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/tissue-paper-flowers-5.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.craftjr.com/spring-tissue-paper-flowers/&usg=__Vsfil-iOzJ_7MBnEZFMofXxlWSk=&h=300&w=400&sz=24&hl=en&start=7&sig2=s6sBxGVbS9TbEMaogp4Uwg&zoom=1&tbnid=42KK-8vEXjD9bM:&tbnh=93&tbnw=124&ei=OP1LTdL4Bom_gQfMzszZDw&prev=/images%3Fq%3DTissue%2Bpaper%2Bflowers%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1"><img height="150" src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:42KK-8vEXjD9bM:http://www.craftjr.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/tissue-paper-flowers-5.jpg" width="200" /></a></em></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><em>These are also nice for Mother's Day, Easter, any special occasion for your grand daughter to give one to her Mom with your help.</em></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>HAVE FUN!!</strong></em></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-74202600287584411482011-01-31T06:13:00.000-08:002011-01-31T06:13:01.005-08:00Stove-Top Pork ChopsYou can let this meal simmer while you do a few other chores.<br />
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6 pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)<br />
1/2 c all-purpose flour<br />
2 Tbs olive oil<br />
2 tsp dried thyme<br />
2 tsp salt<br />
1/4 tsp pepper<br />
4 large potatoes (abut 2 1/4 lbs)<br />
5 med carrots, sliced 1/4 " thick<br />
1 med onion, cut into wedges<br />
2 c beef broth<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Dredge pork in flour. Heat oil in a large skillet; brown the chops on both sides. Sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper. Peel potatoes and cut into 3/4 inch cubes; add to skillet along with the carrots and onion. Pour broth over all; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 to 50 minutes or until pork and vegetables are tender. (I always have applesauce on the side with this dish).</div><div style="text-align: right;">Makes 6 servings</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>ENJOY!!</strong></div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-52927987992879907722011-01-30T06:12:00.000-08:002011-01-30T06:12:56.612-08:00Lemon Chicken<div style="text-align: justify;">Another great one-pot recipe. I tried this recipe because I just LOVE rice (more than pasta). I hope you will try it and ENJOY!!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://hostedmedia.reimanpub.com/TOH/Images/Photos/37/exps802_TMR1145895C88.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lemon Chicken Recipe" border="0" id="ctl00_ctl00_MainContent_MainContent_RecipeImage1_imgRecipe" src="http://hostedmedia.reimanpub.com/TOH/Images/Photos/37/exps802_TMR1145895C88.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; height: 270px; width: 270px;" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips<br />
1 med onion, chopped<br />
1 large carrot, thinly sliced<br />
1 garlic clove, minced<br />
2 Tbs butter or margarine<br />
1 Tbs cornstarch<br />
1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth<br />
2 to 3 Tbs lemon juice<br />
1 tsp grated lemon peel<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1 1/2 c uncooked instant rice<br />
1 c frozen chopped broccoli, thawed<br />
1/4 c minced fresh parsley<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">In a skillet, cook chicken, onion, carrot and garlic in butter until chicken is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. In a bowl, combine the cornstarch and broth; stir in lemon juice, peel, salt if desired and rice. add to skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add broccoli and parsley. Cover and simmer 5-10 minutes or until rice is tender.</div><div style="text-align: right;">Makes 4 servings</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>ENJOY!!</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-49227458873264506452011-01-28T06:00:00.000-08:002011-01-28T06:00:03.994-08:00Microweave Meatball Stew from One-Pot Recipes<div style="text-align: justify;">I haven't had this one but am DEFINITELY going to try it soon - perhaps over the weekend when I am babysitting for my little Miss Adison! Don't stew when there's no time to simmer dinner. This extra speedy stew is ready in about 25 minutes.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://hostedmedia.reimanpub.com/TOH/Images/Photos/37/exps2184_BBS64403C262.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; height: 215px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; width: 229px;"><img alt="Microwave Meatball Stew Recipe" border="0" height="200" id="ctl00_ctl00_MainContent_MainContent_RecipeImage1_imgRecipe" src="http://hostedmedia.reimanpub.com/TOH/Images/Photos/37/exps2184_BBS64403C262.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; height: 270px; width: 270px;" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>Microwave, Meatball Stew</strong></div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1 egg, beaten</div>1/2 c dry bread crumbs<br />
1/2 c finely chopped onion<br />
2 Tbs onion soup mix<br />
1 pound ground beef<br />
1 can (16 oz) whole potatoes, drained and quartered<br />
1 1/4 c sliced frozen carrots<br />
1 1/4 c frozen peas<br />
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted<br />
1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed beef broth, undiluted<br />
1/2 tsp dried savory<br />
1/4 tsp dried thyme<br />
2 Tbs cornstarch<br />
2 Tbs water<br />
1/4 tsp browning sauce, optional<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Combine egg, crumbs, onion and soup mix. Add beef and mix well. Shape into 1 1/2 inch meatballs. Place in a microwave-safe baking dish; cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes. turn meatballs and microwave 5 minutes more; drain. Combine the next seven ingredients; spoon over meatballs and stir once. combine cornstarch and water and browning sauce if desired; stir into the stew. Microwave on high for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.</div><div style="text-align: right;">Makes 4 - 6 servings</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!!</div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-39182954774963312732011-01-27T06:00:00.000-08:002011-01-27T06:00:10.118-08:00One-Pot Recipes - Vegetable Beef Casserole<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://hostedmedia.reimanpub.com/TOH/Images/Photos/37/exps770_TH1425C29A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Vegetable Beef Casserole Recipe" border="0" id="ctl00_ctl00_MainContent_MainContent_RecipeImage1_imgRecipe" src="http://hostedmedia.reimanpub.com/TOH/Images/Photos/37/exps770_TH1425C29A.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; height: 270px; width: 270px;" /></a>Have little time to cook? Much less time to clean up? Tired of some of those tried and true crock-pot recipes? This little cookbook has some marvelous recipes. Here is just one from the selection of Oven Entrees:</div></div><br />
<strong>Vegetable Beef Casserole</strong><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">3 med unpeeled potatoes, sliced</div>3 med carrots, sliced<br />
3 celery ribs, sliced<br />
2 c fresh or frozen green beans<br />
1 med onion, chopped<br />
1 lb lean ground beef<br />
1 tsp dried thyme<br />
1 tsp salt<br />
1 tsp pepper<br />
4 med tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped<br />
1 c (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">In a 3-qt. casserole, layer half of the potatoes, carrots, celery, green beans and onion. Crumble half of the uncooked beef over vegetables. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp each of thyme, salt and pepper. Repeat layers. Top with tomatoes. Cover and bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F; bake about 1 hour longer or until vegetables are tender and meat is no longer pink. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and let stand until cheese is melted. </div><div style="text-align: right;">Makes 6-8 servings</div><div style="text-align: center;">ENJOY!!</div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-44003810000884100042011-01-26T06:57:00.000-08:002011-01-26T06:57:34.653-08:00I'm backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk<div style="text-align: justify;"> Here it is almost the end of January - I've been quite neglectful of my blog. I love the holiday season yet it's a sad time for me also. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Not that the weather shows it, but we're on our way to SPRING. More snow expected here tonight - I'm really tired of it. The cold weather is really getting to me this year - must be cause I'm getting older - HA HA. I've gone from going out in my jeans and shirt w/gloves to actually wearing a sweatshirt or fleece jacket this year. But we are on a warming trend - near 30 again today. I know I shouldn't complain abut the weather as so many of my friends - fb, blog and others - have had much colder temperatures and much more snow.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Spending the day with my darling Adison today while her Mom is working. Will try to get back on track with more recipes and fun stories for you.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-72796742138866392952010-12-17T05:57:00.000-08:002010-12-17T05:57:17.127-08:00Tis the Season<div style="text-align: justify;">Drove down to Albany and went shopping with my daughter yesterday. Adison stayed at home with her Dad. We got a lot accomplished and enjoyed our day together. But the best was when we returned home. Adison was just getting up from a late nap; I had purchased a little nutcracker for her at the Christmas Tree Shop (she has a thing for nutcrackers this year it seems). She moved his little mouth around and then put him down on the shelf to decorate. "I'll put him here near the stable so he can watch over Baby Jesus too", she said. Then she picked up her nativity pieces and told me who were the shepherds, the wise men, Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus and, of course, all of the animals. I asked who the other figures were and she said, "Oh Grandma, those are the angels. Do you know everybody now"? That was just so precious to me. After all, tis the season.</div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-88396370003623061632010-12-07T06:01:00.000-08:002010-12-07T06:01:51.240-08:00Hey Baby It's Cold Outside . . .<div style="text-align: justify;">A little nippy out there this morning and getting a little nippy in here - woke up to a chilly room and thought "Oh, no!" Out of fuel but they're going to be bringing it sometime today. I hate mornings like this but I am enjoying my coffee, especially with a picture of Adison, my granddaughter, staring at me from the mug. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Adison is really looking forward to Christmas this year. She talks about seeing Santa, about the dolls and books she wants Santa to bring her, and about Baby Jesus in the manger. I have a manger set here that one of my kids received piece by piece through their Sunday School years. Adison puts it together and takes it apart over and over again when she is here. She knows the wise men and the shepherds and, of course, the animals. She doesn't always remember Mary and Joseph but we're working on that. Adison will be three the 21st of January so I think she does alright remembering most of them. She has a set at her house too but they don't have all of their Christmas things out yet.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Each year at our church we have a 'Christmas Tea' - dainty little sandwiches and yummy desserts served with coffee or tea (December 19). I'm bring Adison this year and she will think she's at a big tea party, I am sure. Her Mom and Dad both have to work that day so Adison and Grandma will have a big day together. Well, that's all the rambling for now. Have a great day everyone. </div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-16861795080881604652010-12-04T06:00:00.000-08:002010-12-04T06:00:05.298-08:00Southern Cookbook - 322 Old Dixie Recipes<div style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img alt="Item image" src="http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/muFiwRfFxyUTgzUyznljkXg/140.jpg" /></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is a small cookbook I bought on one of my most favorite vacations - down to Pennsylvania where we visited the Amish countryside, Gettysburg, Philadelphia, Hershey Park, Eisenhower's home and more. We even went to Reading to do a little shopping but mostly to see our AA division of the Albany-Colonie Yankees play the Reading Phillies. The Yankees won and we had such a good time. The players even recognized our kids and said hello to them and said 'what are you two doing here?". They were a great team and the core four still play for the NY Yankees.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I bought this book mostly to add to my collection but here is a recipe I've taken from it to try.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #783f04;">Spiced Devil's Food Cake</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2 c brown sugar</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1 c butter</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2 eggs</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1 c buttermilk</div><div style="text-align: justify;">3 c flour</div><div style="text-align: justify;">4 squares melted cooking chocolate</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1 1/2 Tbs cinnamon</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1 tsp allspice</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1 tsp cloves</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1 tsp baking soda dissolved in</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1/2 c boiling water</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1 tsp vanilla</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cream sugar and butter and add to well beaten eggs; then add milk, chocolate, and beat flour in lightly, adding a tsp of vanilla and spices. Add baking soda dissolved in boiling water. Bake in layer cake tins in a moderate oven, 350 degrees, for about 30 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sounds yummy to me - another one worth a try!! ENJOY</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-39759536204922020682010-12-03T06:00:00.000-08:002010-12-03T06:00:08.030-08:00The ABC of Jiffy CookeryAnother great auction find - recipes from A to Z. I just turned the page and the first recipe up is for <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">Apple Soup</span></strong>! Let's give it a try! <br />
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<strong><span style="color: red;">APPLE Soup</span></strong> (Preparation time: 20 minutes)<br />
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4 apples, pared and diced<br />
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1/2 c sugar<br />
Rind of 1 lemon, finely chopped<br />
3 c Hot water<br />
1/2 c red or white wine<br />
2 Tbs flour<br />
2 Tbs Cold water<br />
1/2 c heavy cream<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Combine apples, sugar, lemon rind, and hot water. Cook until apples are tender. add wine. Blend flour and cold water. Thin with a few tablespoons of hot soup. Mix into soup. simmer 5 minutes. Chill, and add cream before serving. (Serves 6)</div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-49898936780116164812010-12-02T06:00:00.000-08:002010-12-02T06:00:00.240-08:00Peanut Brittle from The Holiday Candy Book<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img align="right" alt="front of book" border="0" height="200" hspace="20" src="http://www.cookbkjj.com/bookimages250/002959.jpg" width="138" /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;">Before my husband passed away we used to attend many auctions and estate sales together. He came across this cookbook at an auction of a Saratoga estate quite some years ago. The author is Virginia Pasley and this book was copy written and published in 1952. It is well worn both on the outside as well as the inside. I actually never used it but my husband made <span style="color: #b45f06;"><strong>peanut brittle</strong></span> once in a while. I think I shall try it this year. Here is the recipe:</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1 1/2 c sugar<a href="http://www.cookbkjj.com/bookimages250/002959.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1c light corn syrup</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1/3 c water</div>1 Tbs butter<br />
1 1/2 c salted peanuts<br />
1 tsp baking soda<br />
1/2 tsp vanilla<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Measure sugar, corn syrup and water into a 3-quart saucepan and stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. continue stirring until syrup boils, then put in your thermometer and boil over high heat until thermometer registers 280 degrees. Lower heat and add butter, stirring rapidly, then the peanuts. If your peanuts are not salted, add 1/2 tsp salt. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes, then stir occasionally until temperature reaches 300 degrees. Remove from heat; add baking soda and stir until it bubbles up; add the vanilla, stir again and then pour onto two large cookie sheets. Spread out thinly with a spatula and when the edges are cool enough to handle, pick them up and stretch out as thinly as possible. As the candy cools down, pull it loose from the pan and turn it over, stretching again. This candy does not keep well and will get sticky unless kept in a tightly covered tin.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color: #b45f06;">ENJOY!!</span></em></strong></div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-18085901028431543112010-12-01T07:47:00.000-08:002010-12-01T07:47:48.579-08:00Where have I been?<div style="text-align: justify;">Sorry for not keeping up with my blog and yours too! My computer is giving me lots of trouble and I've only been getting online when at my daughters. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving; yes, we survived it all! There was so much food and we had such a good time being together. Maybe we'll do it again next year! Have a great DECEMBER!!</div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-54288009465533530002010-11-23T06:00:00.000-08:002010-11-23T06:00:09.565-08:00HOT Drinks for a Cold Evening<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a class="image rd" href="http://www.bizrate.com/rd2?t=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tkqlhce.com%2Fclick-2007032-10741225%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.valorebooks.com%252FSearch%252FISBN%252F9780446911399%253Futm_medium%253Dreferral%2526utm_campaign%253DCJFTP%2526utm_source%253DCJFTP%2526date%253D11%252F19%252F10%26SID%3D20000001&mid=66647&catId=20000001&prodId=2206248538&pos=1&tokenId=8B&lg=0&bAmt=823abe7ec9c4bc8a&ppr=aed9d734302ae0fa&oid=2206248538&atom=10678&bidType=4&bId=17&cobrand=1&keyword=hot+drinks+suzanne+kotz+ed+marquand&mpid=4264675U&ctr_pos=BR%3BUS%3B8B%3Bhot%2FHotListViewFixed%3B1%3B20%3BProductListPod%3Bproductpod%2FProductPodListViewFixed%3Bvisible%3B1%3Bmain%3B1&ctr_rel=0.000000" rel="nofollow" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; height: 99px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; width: 84px;" target="_blank" title="Cups of Comfort Hot Drinks: Cocoas, Toddies, Punches, and Grogs - Suzanne Kotz - Hardcover"><img alt="Cups of Comfort Hot Drinks: Cocoas, Toddies, Punches, and Grogs - Suzanne Kotz - Hardcover" class="grid-modal-launch" id="product-image-0" src="http://img01.bizrate-images.com/resize?sq=80&uid=2206248538" title="Cups of Comfort Hot Drinks: Cocoas, Toddies, Punches, and Grogs - Suzanne Kotz - Hardcover" /></a>Ever want something hot to drink and don't want the usual coffee or tea, not your normal hot chocolate or cider either? Here are a couple of hot drinks you might enjoy!</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Hot Buttered Cider</span></strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1 Quart apple cider</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">2 Tbs brown sugar</div>4 Tbs butter<br />
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Place all ingredients in a large saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar.<br />
(4 servings)<br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><strong>Mint Chocolate</strong></span><br />
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2 ounces unsweetened chocolate<br />
4 Tbs water<br />
2 c milk<br />
3 Tbs mint syrup or creme de menthe<br />
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Put chocolate squares in a pan; add water and melt, stirring occasionally, over low heat. Scald milk over med heat in a second pan, then slowly whisk it into chocolate. Add mint syrup or creme de menthe and whisk again.<br />
(2 servings)<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #660000;">Honey Cocoa</span></strong><br />
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1 cinnamon stick<br />
4 c milk<br />
1/4 c powdered, unsweetened cocoa<br />
1/4 c honey<br />
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Scald the milk with the cinnamon stick over medium-low heat. Remove from heat. Discard the cinnamon stick. Place cocoa in a small bowl and dribble in 1/2 c milk, stirring constantly. Add the cocoa mixture to the milk and warm over low heat. Stir in the honey and heat through.<br />
(4 servings)<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #990000;">Warm White Russian</span></strong><br />
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2 1/2 c brewed coffee<br />
1/2 c heavy cream<br />
1/2 c coffee flavored liqueur<br />
1/4 c vodka<br />
Whipped cream for garnish<br />
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Combine coffee, cream, coffee liqueur, and vodka in a saucepan. Simmer until hot. Divide mixture among heated mugs and garnish with whipped cream.<br />
(4 servings)<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #741b47;">Lights Out Grog</span></strong><br />
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1 jigger vodka<br />
1 jigger cognac<br />
2 jiggers light rum<br />
1/4 c orange juice<br />
1 c boiling water<br />
1 tsp sugar<br />
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Combine vodka, cognac, rum and orange juice in a heated mug or heat-resistant glass. Fill mug with boiling water and stir in the sugar.<br />
(1 serving)Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-8770310642155741862010-11-22T06:00:00.001-08:002010-11-22T13:06:38.634-08:00Happy Thanksgiving<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><strong>Thanksgiving Day</strong></span> is almost upon us. Macy's parade in the morning; Dallas Cowboys in the afternoon, I think (not for me) We are all so looking forward to our big dinner together down at my church hall. We have a definite 37 to 40 people at this point. My contribution: lots of sweet potato souffle, many mini-cheesecakes topped with cherries or peaches, cranberry stuffing and meatless gravy for my darling daughter. Included in our feast: turkey, stuffing, hams, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, turnips (a wonderful recipe that my husband used to make that my daughter is putting together this year), creamed onions, eggplant parm, eggplant with veggies and chicken, relish trays and vegetable trays, pies and breads and soooooooooooo much more. <strong><span style="color: #783f04;">Happy Thanksgiving</span></strong> everyone!</div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-33992170383594185572010-11-22T06:00:00.000-08:002010-11-22T06:00:12.773-08:00TODAY'S KITCHEN - Al Roker's Chili<div style="text-align: justify;">I don't think my mornings could be complete unless the TODAY show clicked on at 7 o'clock each morning. I really enjoy the hosts and their stories of what's going on in the world TODAY. I bought TODAY'S KITCHEN Cookbook quite a while ago; there are recipes from the hosts as well as from the hottest chefs and celebrities. Here you will find the recipe for Al's Chili (Al Roker), which would be real tasty on these cool fall evenings.</div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://msnbcmedia2.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/TODAY/050909/tdy_sweeps_bk_cvr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" class="photo" height="286" src="http://msnbcmedia2.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/TODAY/050909/tdy_sweeps_bk_cvr.jpg" width="230" /></a>2 lbs chuck steak, cubed into bite size pieces</div>1 lb hot Italian sausage, removed from casings<br />
2 large onions, diced<br />
12 cloves garlic, diced<br />
1 Tbs cumin<br />
1 Tbs paprika<br />
1 Tbs pure chili powder<br />
1 32-oz can crushed tomatoes<br />
1 16-oz can pinto beans<br />
1 16-oz can northern beans<br />
1 16-oz can dark red kidney beans<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Brown the beef and sausage in a large dutch oven. Remove meat from pan and reserve. Drain off the fat, reserving about 2 Tbs. saute' the onions and garlic until translucent, about 7 to 8 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Add the cumin, paprika, and chili powder. then add the tomatoes and the meat into the Dutch oven. Stir the whole pot, and simmer on the stove for about an hour and a half. at that point, add the three cans of beans, simmer for another 30 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>Serve with dishes of chopped scallions, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. a nice warm corn bread would be nice as well.Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-30690644844936320972010-11-21T06:00:00.000-08:002010-11-21T06:00:00.902-08:00Broccoli and spaghetti Squash - two of my favorites<div style="text-align: justify;">Another great sounding recipe from <span style="color: #274e13;"><strong><em>Broccoli by Brody</em></strong> </span><span style="color: black;">that sounds yummy and easy to make. This recipe calls for a sweet Spanish or Vidalia onion. Vidalia onions are readily available in the spring but you can sometimes find them in your market year-round. If you cannot find them, simply substitute a sweet Spanish onion. The combination of colors here - bright yellow squash and the deep green of the broccoli - makes this a visually stunning dish.</span></div><br />
1 large (2-3 pounds) spaghetti squash<br />
3 Tbs water<br />
1 Tbs olive oil<br />
1 medium vidalia onion (or sweet Spanish), thinly sliced<br />
1 clove garlic, minced<br />
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced<br />
3 c broccoli stems and florets, stems peeled and thinly slice on the diagonal<br />
2 Tbs water<br />
1 scallion, green and white parts, chopped<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and invert the squash halves on a plate. Sprinkle with the 3 Tbs water, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 5 to 7 minutes. (The spaghetti squash halves can also be placed in a shallow aluminum foil lined baking pan with water and baked at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes). The skin should be tender when pricked with a fork. Cool slightly.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and saute' the onions and garlic until just tender and transparent but not browned. Add the zucchini and broccoli and the 2 Tbs water. Cover and steam over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the broccoli is crisp-tender. Remove the pan from the heat.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Gently separate the spaghetti strings from the squash by scraping the insides of the squash with a fork. Remove them to a serving bowl and gently mix with the other vegetables. Garnish with scallions and serve.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-83023609739977950422010-11-20T12:58:00.000-08:002010-11-20T13:18:32.924-08:00Broccoli-Chicken-Cheese Roll-up<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/0688121837/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books" onclick="return amz_js_PopWin(this.href,'AmazonHelp','width=700,height=600,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,status=1');" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="AmazonHelp"><img alt="Broccoli by Brody: Recipes for America's Healthiest Vegetable" border="0" height="300" id="prodImage" onload="if (typeof uet == 'function') { uet('af'); }" onmouseover="" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51R7kGdS-wL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div id="productImg" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I was talking with my cousin Kathy this morning about <span style="color: #274e13;">broccoli</span> - how long would it keep in the refrigerator; should she blanch and freeze it or what? <span style="color: #274e13;">Broccoli </span>crowns are on sale through today and she wants them for one of her Thanksgiving veggies. Since we were on the subject of <span style="color: #274e13;">broccoli</span> - I went to the bookshelf and retrieved <strong><em><span style="color: #274e13;">Broccoli by Brody</span></em></strong>, by Lora Brody and here is a recipe I came across that sounds like it would be pretty darn good!</div></div><div id="productImg" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #274e13;">Broccoli-Chicken-Cheese Roll-ups (Serves 8)</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts<br />
1/2 c bottled Italian dressing<br />
1 c chopped <span style="color: #274e13;">broccoli</span> stems and florets, stems peeled and steamed or microwaved for 2 minutes or until just tender<br />
1 c regular or skim milk ricotta cheese<br />
1/4 c chopped fresh parsley<br />
1/4 c sliced scallions, green and white parts<br />
1 large egg or 1/4 c egg substitute<br />
1/2 c dry white wine or chicken broth<br />
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish; pour the salad dressing over the chicken and cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or as long as 3 hours.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F with the rack in the center position. Spray and 9 x 13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In a bowl, mix together the broccoli, ricotta, parsley, scallions, egg, salt and pepper.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Divide the filling among the chicken breasts and spread it out almost to the edges. Roll the chicken around the filling, secure with a toothpick, and place seam side down in the prepared baking pan.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">add the wine, cover loosely with foil, and bake for 45 minutes, removing the foil during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Remove the toothpick before serving.</div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-72211251595566904102010-11-19T06:00:00.000-08:002010-11-19T06:00:09.447-08:00Shopping and Lunch with the Seniors<div style="text-align: justify;"> Today I've arranged for the Senior Center bus to take a group of 24 seniors to Colonie Center (a local shopping mall) where we'll visit the Christmas Tree Shop and whatever else we have time for. I know that I will make a stop at The Children's place and Crazy Eights to see if they have any buys for my granddaughter. Adison will be 3 on January 21st and she just loves clothes (she likes shoes even more)!!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> After our shopping we'll meet back on the bus and then head to the Olive Garden and Red Lobster (next door to each other) for lunch. We have 19 ready to eat at the Olive Garden and 5 will dig in at the Red Lobster (Olive Garden for me because I love their soup, salad and bread sticks)!!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Hope all the seniors enjoy their day!!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-23076043941519756702010-11-18T06:00:00.000-08:002010-11-18T06:00:13.868-08:00Cookies and TreatsHow does that cookie jar empty so quickly? Guess it's time to bake some <strong><span style="color: #b45f06;">Cinnamon Sugar Cookies</span></strong> for my little Miss Adison to enjoy!<br />
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<strong><u>Ingredients</u></strong><br />
1/2 c butter, room temp<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1 tsp grated lemon rind<br />
1 1/4 c sugar<br />
2 eggs<br />
2 Tbs milk<br />
2 c flour<br />
1 tsp baking powder<br />
1/2 tsp baking soda<br />
2 Tbs ground cinnamon<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, salt, lemon rind and 1 c sugar. Add eggs and milk; mix well. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda and gradually add to the wet mixture; mix well. Drop mixture onto greased cookie sheets, one round tablespoon at a time, 2 inches apart. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 c sugar and cinnamon. Butter the bottom of a glass, dip into cinnamon sugar mixture and flatten one cookie. Repeat until all cookies are flattened. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until light golden. Transfer cookies to wire racks and let cool.</div><div style="text-align: right;"><em>Makes two and a half dozen cookies</em></div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-24083939629914737422010-11-17T09:42:00.000-08:002010-11-17T09:42:44.569-08:00Let's Blog Hop!!!<center><a href="http://takeitfrom-me.blogspot.com/search/label/Welcome%20Wednesday"><img src="http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae7/KWynder/WelcomeWednesday.jpg" /></a></center><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #a64d79;"><strong><em>Beauty is only skin deep.</em></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color: #bf9000;">Don't put all your eggs in one basket.</span></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color: #0b5394;">The best things in life are free.</span></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color: #783f04;">All that glitters is not gold.</span></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color: #e06666;">Never judge by appearances.</span></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color: #274e13;">Money does not grow on trees.</span></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color: #351c75;">Things are not always what they seem.</span></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color: #0b5394;">You can't tell a book by its cover.</span></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color: #990000;">Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.</span></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Waste not, want not.</em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color: #783f04;">A penny saved is a penny earned.</span></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black;">And I do hope I'm around to say a few of them to my darling granddaughter! These are a few simple words but have an enormous amount of meaning to them.</span></div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-50030821952335357062010-11-17T07:59:00.000-08:002010-11-17T07:59:14.506-08:00Adison - A love of my life<div style="text-align: justify;"> Here I am, spending some time with my granddaughter Adison. We dropped her Mom off at work and came home and had breakfast while she watched a Christmas show.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> I was recently afforded the opportunity to review <em>Charles Dickens</em> <span style="color: #cc0000;">"A Christmas Carol" </span> [a pop-up book] and have brought it with me to my daughters today to read to Adison. The review should be posted on Saturday. I hope my little angel will like it!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-91261376774029056942010-11-13T06:00:00.000-08:002010-11-13T06:00:04.640-08:00Out and About<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color: #741b47;">I'll be out and about the next few days so won't be here to blog! </span></em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color: #741b47;"> I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!</span></em></strong></div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998564901054246979.post-91633675944720725752010-11-12T06:00:00.000-08:002010-11-12T06:00:02.070-08:00A Musical Feast<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/0964731606/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books" onclick="return amz_js_PopWin(this.href,'AmazonHelp','width=700,height=600,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,status=1');" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="AmazonHelp"><img alt="A Musical Feast: Recipes from over 100 of the World's Most Famous Musical Artists" border="0" height="300" id="prodImage" onload="if (typeof uet == 'function') { uet('af'); }" onmouseover="" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/610GD9M45JL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The recipes found in these pages were donated by some of the world's favorite musical artists with their personal photos and reminiscences. The recipes include family favorites, dishes discovered by the artists on their travels and recipes that resonate with personal memories. A few of those famous musicians include: Tony Bennett, the Grateful Dead, the Beach Boys, the Bee Gees, Cher, Clint Black, Johnny Cash, Led Zeppelin, Madonna, the Village People, and many, many more. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Blue Eyes' Italian Chicken, Potato and Onion dish</em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Frank Sinatra</em></strong></div><br />
This is best with soft music and candlelight.<br />
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<strong><u>Ingredients:</u></strong><br />
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2 2-lb chickens cut into pieces<br />
Olive oil<br />
2 medium onions, sliced separately<br />
8 potatoes, peeled, quartered<br />
1 c white wine<br />
2 Tbs oregano<br />
1 c fresh parsley, minced<br />
Salt and pepper to taste<br />
1 lemon, sliced<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Soak chicken in salted water for 30 minutes. Drain. Pat dry with paper towels. Fill large baking dish 1/2 to 3/4 inch high with olive oil. Layer chicken in bottom of pan; cover with onions; add potatoes, wine, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix pan ingredients by hand. Cover with lemon slices. Cover with foil. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes. Uncover and cook 15 minutes longer, or until potatoes are soft. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Serve with cold white wine. . . . and you'll love it. Add a salad and dessert, and it is a wonderful meal.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">8 servings</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>The artists donated these recipes to help combat one <span style="background-color: yellow;">of</span> the biggest social problems of our time: </em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>the problem of homelessness.</em></strong></div>Linda...http://www.blogger.com/profile/16801018834631588752noreply@blogger.com5