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Good morning to everyone. I hope this finds you well. It was a busy weekend for many and I hope whatever kept you busy was enjoyable. For some, it was continued cleanup from the recent bad weather. For us it was laid-back and good. Yes, I am still struggling with mysterious pain in the last tooth I had temporarily crowned. So, today I will do what I have dreaded doing...going to another dentist for a second opinion. Seems the dentist who did the work cannot see past his own perfection, which has left me with pain I can only describe as a "raw nerve ending" and non-stop. It is not possible for me to work while under the medication he prescribed for pain. Let's face it, the pain should have subsided by now.
Today's issue should offer something to make you think and laugh. I think that combined with great recipes makes for a pleasant diversion. I hope you enjoy all that is here for you. Many thanks go out to all who helped in today's issue:
Angelique, TX
Richard, Bradenton, FL
Charlie, Mobile, AL
Lillian, FL
Ann, FL
Vicki, Sarasota, FL
Larry Holmes, Ontario, Canada
Edna, Decatur, IL
Barbara, Chula Vista, CA
Donna, TX
Joyce, IL
Pat, Auburn, WA
Some food for thought for you today:
Intense love does not measure; it just gives.
-Mother Teresa as shared by Angelique, TX
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Ramblings...
"Good Morning Blessing"
Shared by Richard, Bradenton, FL
This morning when I awakened and saw the sun above,
I softly said, "Good morning, Lord, bless everyone I love."
And right away I thought of you and said a loving prayer,
that He would bless you specially and keep you free from care.
I thought of all the happiness a day could hold in store.
I wished it all for you, because no one deserves it more.
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Did You Know?...
Safety
Shared by Charlie, Mobile, AL
Whether this is a new car jacking scheme or not, the discussion makes totally
good sense. Safety is foremost.
Be aware of new car-jacking scheme. Here's how it works:
You walk across the parking lot, unlock your car and get inside. Then you lock
all your doors, start the engine and shift into REVERSE, and you look into the
rearview mirror to back out of your parking space and you notice a piece of
paper stuck to the middle of the rear window. So, you shift into PARK, unlock
your doors and jump out of your car to remove that paper (or whatever it is)
that is obstructing your view ... When you reach the back of your car, that is
when the car-jackers appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and take off!
Your engine was running, (ladies would have their purse in the car) and they
practically mow you down as they speed off in your car. BE AWARE OF THIS NEW
SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED. Just drive away and remove the paper that is
stuck to your window later, and be thankful that you read this email. I hope you
will forward this to friends and family ... especially to women! A purse
contains all identification, and you certainly do NOT want someone getting your
home address. They already HAVE your keys!
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Next Monthly Theme...
Wild 'n Weird Recipes
I am a bit of a purist when it comes to what I eat. However, I firmly believe
that recipes using wild or weird meats and/or ingredients probably are
delicious...so long as I don't know they are there. Do you have a recipe
that uses an unusual ingredient or combination of ingredients that you'd like to
share? Our a2z family who gathers regularly in the QT discussion forum thought
this would be fun. Here are some that I found while researching this theme topic:
Possum Pie
Chocolate Covered Hot Dogs
Fricas?© de Cabrito
Fried Frog Legs
Grasshopper (insects) Torte
Pistachio Tortellini
Alligator Etouffee
Calf Brains & Eggs
Sweet Potato and Peanut Butter Soup
Caribou Pepper Steak
Fricasseed Raccoon
Mu Shu Armadillo
OK, folks. How about yours?
Here is the recipe submission set of rules:
A to Z Recipes continues with its popular Theme Issues. We will share theme recipes and post them on the first Sunday of each month. Send your recipes no later than the last Friday of each month to have them posted in the next monthly theme issue. You may send in TWO of your favorite theme recipes and in ONE email. If the number of recipes exceeds those needed in the issue, the publisher will post as many from every submitter as possible and save the remaining recipes for the following Sundays of that month. The rules for recipe submissions for the monthly theme issues are the same as ALL recipes submitted for posting.
The rules are as follows:
As a service to your fellow readers, please send only recipes that are in a form that others could easily copy and save for their own use. Recipes that would require a lot of editing or cleaning up or use non-standard measurements should not be submitted. Recipes without a name and location of sender may NOT be posted or posted without any credit given. There will be NO recipes posted that are from other recipe-zines. A to Z Recipes protects the privacy of its readers and does NOT publish email addresses. There will be no exceptions.
The deadline for October's theme issue is Friday, September 24th.
Theme recipes must have subject: "Wild 'n Weird Recipes" and will be posted on Sunday, October 3rd.
Please use this link: Wild 'n Weird Recipes
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Crazy Corner...
You Might Be A Floridian If.......
Shared by Ann, FL
You might be a Floridian if:
You exhibit a slight twitch when
introduced to anyone with the first
names of Charley, Frances or Ivan.
Your freezer never has more than $20
worth of food in it at any given
time.
You're looking at paint swatches for
the plywood on your windows to
accent the house color.
You think of your hall closet/saferoom
as "cozy".
Your pool is more accurately described
as "framed in" than "screened in".
Your freezer in the garage now has
only homemade ice in it.
You no longer worry about relatives
visiting during the summer months.
You, too, haven't heard back from the
insurance adjuster.
You now understand what that
little "2% hurricane deductible" phrase
really means.
You're putting a collage together on
your driveway of roof shingles from
your neighborhood.
You were once proud of your 16"
electric chain saw.
Your Street has more than 3 "NO WAKE"
signs posted.
You now own 5 large ice chests.
Your parrot can now say "hammered,
pounded and hunker down".
You recognize people in line at the
free ice, gas and plywood locations.
You stop what you're doing and clap
and wave when you see a convoy of
power company trucks come down your
street.
You're depressed when they don't stop.
You have the personal cell phone
numbers of the managers for: plywood,
roofing supplies and generators at
Home Depot on your speed dialer.
You've spent more than $20 on "Tall
white kitchen bags" to make your own
sand bags.
You're considering upgrading your 16"
to a 20" chainsaw.
You know what "Bar chain oil" is.
You're thinking of getting your wife
the hardhat with the ear protector
and face shield for Christmas.
You now think the $6,000 whole house
generator seems reasonable.
You look forward to discussions about
the merits of "cubed, block and
dry ice".
Your therapist refers to your
condition as "generator envy".
You fight the urge to put on your
winter coat and wool cap and parade
around in front of your picture
window, when you finally get power and
your neighbor across the street, with
the noisy generator, doesn't get
electric.
And finally, you might be a Floridian if:
You ask your family & friends up north
to start saving the Sunday Real
Estate classifieds!
Laughter is good medicine and yes, we
all need to stop crying....and
pray Jeanne AWAY!!!!!!!
10 Reasons That Hurricane Season is Like Christmas
Shared by Vicki, Sarasota, FL
10. Decorating the house (boarding up windows)
9. Dragging out boxes that haven't been used since last season (camping gear,
flashlights)
8. Last minute shopping in crowded stores
7. Regular TV programming pre-empted for 'specials'
6. Family and friends coming to stay with you
5. Family and friends from out of state calling
4. Buying food that you don't normally buy....and in very large quantities.
3. Days off from work
2. Candles burning
And the #1 reason that Hurricane Season is like Christmas.....
At some point you know you are going to have a tree in your house!
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DOUBLE-CRUST LEMON PIE
~Submitted by Larry Holmes, Ontario, Canada
2 large lemons
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
pastry for 9-inch two-crust pie
Grate peel from lemons. Peel lemons, removing all white membrane. Cut lemons
into very thin slices. Place lemon slices in medium bowl. Stir in lemon peel
from two lemons, 2 teaspoons from two lemons, 2 teaspoons lemon peel, the sugar
and salt. Set aside.
Heat oven to 425?° F. Prepare pastry. Pour eggs over lemon slices. Mix well. Pour
into pastry-lined pie plate. Cover with top crust; seal and flute. Cover edge
with 2- to 3-inch stripe of aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning; remove
foil during last 15 minutes of baking.
Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean.
Cool.
Provides 8 servings.
Per serving: 510 calories; 5 g protein; 76 g carbohydrates; 20 g fat; 105 mg
cholesterol; 570 mg sodium, 85 mg potassium
BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER SALAD
~Submitted by Edna, Decatur, IL
1 bunch fresh broccoli
1 head fresh cauliflower
1 lb bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
1/2 cup red onion, chopped fine
1/2 cup raisins
Dressing: 2 cups Mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons of vinegar. (I use
Miracle Whip and lessen the sugar.)
Make dressing and let set overnight, or at least 4 hours.
Clean broccoli and cauliflower and cut into bite size pieces. Add bacon, onion,
optional raisins. Add dressing shortly before serving and mix well.
Serves 10-12....great to take to family reunions. I also like to sprinkle in a
1/2 cup of sunflower seeds.
BLUE CHEESE CREAM DRESSING
~Submitted by Barbara, Chula Vista, CA
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup dairy sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 drops hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Blend all ingredients except cheese with a whisk or fork. Stir in the blue
cheese.
Compliments of Rogue Gold Dairy, Grants Pass, Oregon
EAST TEXAS CANDIED YAMS
~Submitted by Donna, TX
(This is from a cookbook "Cowpasture Cooking" published by First State Bank, Rio
Vista, TX in 1976. The cook for the bank, Ms. Jessie Fantroy, devoted 16 years
to the family of LBJ at their lake house on Lake LBJ.)
2 pounds sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 stick margarine
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
Cut yams in quarters and boil with lemon juice for 20 to 30 minutes until
tender. Pour water off and put in 2 quart casserole. Put yams in baking dish and
cover with other ingredients. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or
until done.
Serves eight.
PICKLED EGGS
~Submitted by Joyce, IL
6 hard boiled eggs, peeled
1 3/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tsp. liquid smoke
Place hot eggs in a jar, add remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate
several hours. I prefer overnight. Eggs may be kept in liquid smoke as long as
desired.
6 servings.
BLUEBERRY OATMEAL BREAD
~Submitted by Pat, Auburn, WA
(Originally submitted for the Red, White, and Blue Theme)
Makes 1 loaf
Who can resist homemade blueberry quick bread? This large moist loaf uses skim
milk and is lower in fat and sugar than most quick breads.
2 cups all-purpose or unbleached flour
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1-1/4 cups skim milk
1/3 cup oil
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Heat oven to 350F. Grease bottom only of 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine flour,
rolled oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well.
In small bowl, combine milk, oil, vanilla, lemon peel and eggs; blend well.
Add to dry ingredients; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Gently
fold in blueberries. Pour into greased pan.
Bake at 350F for 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes
out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. cool completely. Wrap tightly;
store in refrigerator.
1 (16-slice) loaf.
Nutrition Information (per slice): 170 calories (30% calories from fat); 4 g
protein; 27 g carbohydrates; 6 g fat; 27 mg cholesterol; 160 mg sodium; 85 mg
potassium;1 g dietary fiber.
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Heart Healthy...
OREGANO COLESLAW
Sometimes you need a lighter healthier salad without all those gobs of heavy
mayonnaise. This light salad is dressed with olive oil and herbs. It is tangy,
crunchy and delicious.
Coleslaw Mix- 1/2 pound (store-bought in a bag)
Olive oil- 1/2 cup
Red Wine Vinegar- 1/4 cup
Oregano-1 tablespoon
Salt- 1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper- 1/4 teaspoon
Onion- 1/2 medium size thinly sliced
Tabasco Sauce- 4 drops, or to taste
Place the coleslaw mix and onion slices in a large bowl. Combine all the other
ingredients in a separate bowl and mix well. Pour the dressing over the
coleslaw-onion mixture and toss.
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For Two...
STRAWBERRY KIR ROYALE
2 cups halved strawberries
1 tablespoon sugar
?? cup champagne
1 tablespoon cr??me de cassis
Mix the strawberries and sugar and divide between 2 champagne glasses. Divide
champagne and cassis over top.
Serves 2.
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Publisher's Choice...
BEEF AND NOODLE CASSEROLE
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A quick and easy casserole - very tasty and attractive too, with all the
colorful layers!
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked egg noodles
1 pound ground beef
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper
1 package (4 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread cooked noodles in the bottom of a medium casserole dish (2 quart).
In a frying pan brown ground beef and garlic. Drain and discard fat.
Add tomato sauce to the meat, heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt
and pepper to taste.
Pour meat mixture over the noodles in casserole dish.
In a small bowl combine the cream cheese with the sour cream and mix until
smooth. Stir in green onions. Spread over meat mixture. Sprinkle cheddar cheese
over top of the cream cheese.
Bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes. (About 4 servings.)
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