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Hi from Linda in Michigan. Axe-murderer's Convention. That's what the doctor that I used to work for called it when I told him I was meeting some friends that I had made on-line. You see, I had been ill for about three months and my son, Tim, brought me a computer, plugged it in, and showed me where the "on" button was. Then he said "Get busy and learn to use this thing so you won't be bored". I learned. I also found a chat room for people over 50 years old. Oh Boy! People as dumb as me when it comes to computers. That was over 6 years ago and I have found that with this group, I am never bored. We became friends, and planned to meet. We were from the south, the north (we refought the Civil War every night), and we even let a Canadian (the alien) in. But the patriarch of our clan is Stogy. Cecil Roy Tabb, our Stogy. He is a true southern gentleman from Atlanta, Georgia. He is a quick wit and keeps us rolling with his awful jokes. And he would do anything for "the family". He even went to his doctor to see if he could be a donor when I needed a kidney. He subscribed to A2Z when he found out that I was doing some issues for it. He asked if I needed some recipes. Sure, I said. Well, this issue is all from Stogy. His recipes, the ramblings and the awful jokes. He is my friend, my teacher, and not my axe-murderer. I introduce you to Roy Cecil Tabb??¦??¦my Stogy.

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My Stogy was raised by this book.

Proper Southern Manners

Make no mistake about it, manners matter in Dixie! Good manners make life more pleasant for everyone. Good manners are what make Southerners different from those who aren't from here. You cannot take good manners too seriously in the South.

The Fundamentals of Good Manners

These five fundamentals should set you in good stead. Good manners are extended to everybody, regardless of whether you know them, on which side of town they live, or whether they tithe.

Be Humble: Others first, yourself last. Self-denial and deference to others ("After you") are the cornerstone of good manners, acting selfish or uppity is not. This commandment is indisputably rooted in the Bible Belt theology ("the first shall be last, and the last shall be first").

Be Courteous: Remember the Golden Rule. Go out of your way to be helpful and kind to everyone you encounter.

Behave Yourself: Don't be uncouth, rude, brash, loud, coarse, or cause a commotion in public. Only trashy types do such things.....and obviously this is because they weren't raised to know better.

Be Friendly: Put your friendliest foot forward, whether you've been properly introduced or don't know the person from a hole in the ground. Be sociable and neighborly, just like you learned in Sunday School ("Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself").

Be Modest: Never be highfalutin'. Practice modesty in all situations. "Why, shucks, I guess I was in the right place at the right time" would work just fine upon learning that you had won the Pulitzer Prize. "Of course I won it, I deserve to" would absolutely categorize you as too big for your britches.

Common Courtesies in Dixie

Say "please" without fail. Please, always say "please" when you make a requet, no matter how trivial or important.

Always ask, never tell. The only way to make a request is to ask for it, directives are much too surly. "Would you please carry me up the road a piece?" is correct. "Give me a ride to the market" is most assuredly not.

Say "Thank you" without fail. Upon being granted your request--be it a personal favor or impersonal transaction--always look the other party in the eye, give them a pleasing smile, and cheerily say, "Thank you". To show them you're really grateful, dress it up with "Thank you kindly," "Thanks a whole lot," "Preciate it". If your request is denied, say "Well, thank you anyway." Using your best turn-the-other-cheek manner.

Say "ma'am" and "sir" without fail. If any adult your senior addresses you (or vice versa), automatically attach the appropriate title to your response ("Yes ma'am, "I reckon so, Sir", "Pardon me ma'am"). Neglecting this rule is apt to be interpreted as arrogance or insolence or just plain bad upbringing.

Always refer to those of the female gender as Ladies. The descriptive woman is usually reserved in Dixie for females of questionable respect. If you are a gentleman, then treat all ladies with courtness, deference, and respect you'd accord members of the royal family since, in the South, ladies occupy such status. This is an immutable rule of order in Dixie, no matter what may be happening elsewhere on this planet.

Chivalry may not be well appreciated outside the South today, but you can be sure that around home territory a true gentleman will so honor a lady:

Hold the door open for all members of the fairer sex, regardless of their social station.

Stand when a lady enters or leaves a room.

Walk on the streetside of a side-walk, when accompanying a lady.

Order for both of you when at a restaurant (excluding business meals).

Always call his mother "Mamma" or "mutha" or "Mrs. -------"-never by her first name, no matter what his age.

"The Fundementals of Good Manners", "Proper Southern Manners", and "Common Courtesies in Dixie", are from the book, Having It Ya'll, 1993 by Ann Barrett Batson, published by Rutledge Hill Press.

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Crazy Corner...

The banker saw his old friend Tom, an eighty-year
old rancher, in town. Tom had lost his wife a year
or so before and rumor had it that he was marrying
a "mail order" bride.

Being a good friend, the banker asked Tom if the
rumor was true. Tom assured him that it was. The
banker then asked Tom the age of his new bride
to be. Tom proudly said, "She'll be twenty-one in
November."

Now the banker, being the wise man that he was,
could see that the sexual appetite of a young
woman could not be satisfied by an eighty-year-old
man. Wanting his old friend's remaining years to be
happy the banker tactfully suggested that Tom
should consider getting a hired hand to help him
out on the ranch, knowing nature would take its
own course. Tom thought this was a good idea and
said he would look for one that afternoon.

About four months later, the banker ran into Tom
in town again. "How's the new wife?" asked the
banker. Tom proudly said, "Oh, she's pregnant."

The banker, happy that his sage advice had worked
out, continued, "And how's the hired hand?
Without hesitating, Tom said, "She's pregnant too".

Don't ever underestimate old geezers



It was that time, during the Sunday morning service,
for the children's sermon. All the children were
invited to come forward. One little girl was wearing a
particularly pretty dress and, as she sat down, the
pastor leaned over and said, "That is a very pretty
dress. Is it your Easter Dress?"
The little girl replied, directly into the pastor's
clip-on microphone, "Yes, and my Mom says it's a bitch
to iron."
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Why We Love Children

A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes
later....
"Da-ad...."
"What?"
"I'm thirsty. Can you bring drink of water?"
"No. You had your chance. Lights out."
Five minutes later: "Da-aaaad....."
"WHAT?"
"I'm THIRSTY. Can I have a drink of water??"
"I told you NO!"
"If you ask again, I'll have to spank you!!"
Five minutes later......"Daaaa-aaaad...."
"WHAT? "
"When you come in to spank me, can you bring a drink of water?"



Smith climbs to the top of Mt. Sinai to get close enough to talk to God.
Looking up, he asks the Lord....."God, what does a million years mean to
you?"
The Lord replies, "A minute."
Smith asks, "And what does a million dollars mean to you?"
The Lord replies, "A penny."
Smith asks, "Can I have a penny?"
The Lord replies, "In a minute."

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CHOCOLATE TORTE

First layer:

1 1/2 cup plain flour
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup melted butter (I use non salted)

Second layer:

1 cup confectioners sugar
1 8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 large Cool Whip

Third layer:

2 small boxes or one large box of instant chocolate pudding

Fourth layer:

1/2 large Cool Whip
Chopped pecans

Preparation

1st layer: Mix well and press in bottom of 9 X 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 or 15 minutes, until golden brown

2nd layer: Blend and spread over first layer

3rd layer: mix and spread over second layer

4th layer: Spread Cool Whip over third layer and sprinkle with pecans

NOTE: For banana torte use vanilla instant pudding, three large ripe bananas and cut up bananas over second layer



TEXAS CAVIAR

2 14 1/2 oz cans of black eyed peas (drained)
1 14 1/2 oz can of white hominy (drained)
2 medium tomatoes chopped
1 jalape?±o pepper chopped
1/2 medium onion chopped
1 bell pepper (green, red or yellow) chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped (I use 2 teaspoons minced garlic in glass jar)
4 green onions chopped (stem and onion)

Mix well and pour one 8 oz bottle of zesty Italian dressing over mixture

Let stand in fridge at least two hours. Will keep for about two weeks. Serve with large corn chips.



ANGEL CRISPS

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening (I use butter flavored)
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Cream sugars, butter, shortening, egg, and vanilla thoroughly. Spoon flour into measuring cup and level off.

Add cream of tartar, baking soda and salt to flour and stir by hand to blend. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture and mix well.

shape dough into 1 inch balls and dip bottom half into water. Dip balls into additional sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and press down center with finger.

Bake in a 425 degree preheated oven for 8-10 minutes.



GRANDMA'S CORN MUFFINS

2 cups cornmeal
1 egg beaten
1 8 oz can cream corn
1/3 cup grated sharp cheese
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
2 tbsp. cooking oil

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Grease muffin cups and heat for two or three minutes.

Combine ingredients and fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

Yield: 12 muffins



CROCK POT MACARONI & CHEESE

8 oz package elbow macaroni (cooked and drained)
1 1/2 cups milk
1 large can evaporated milk
1/4 cup melted butter
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (I use 2, 8 oz packages)
2 eggs beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
Paprika (for top)

Whisk eggs in large bowl, add other ingredients and mix well (hold back about 1/2 cup of cheese for top).

Pour the mixture in crock pot and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, then sprinkle with paprika.

COOKING

Cook for four hours on low. DO NOT PICK UP TOP OF CROCK POT TO SEE HOW IT IS DOING! IT WILL BE READY TO EAT IN FOUR HOURS WITHOUT YOU LOOKING, TOUCHING OR CARESSING, ETC.

Enjoy!!



SPINACH RICOTTA PIE

1/2 lb. frozen chopped spinach
1 small diced onion
1/2 lb. sliced mushrooms
1 lb ricotta cheese
3 eggs beaten
Salt & pepper to taste
3 tablespoons of flour
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 cup grated sharp cheese
2 (9 inch) pie shells
1 cup sour cream
Paprika

Saute spinach, onion and mushrooms in butter. Combine with ricotta cheese and beaten eggs. Add salt and pepper, basil, flour and sharp cheese. Blend well and spread into pie shells. Top with sour cream, sprinkle with paprika. Bake for 35-40 minutes at 375 degrees.

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Heart Healthy...

Stog didn't send me any heart healthy recipes. The last time we were together I made these for him. He and his daughter are now officially addicted to them. We had them on steaks. They are great on meatloaf sandwiches too.

ROASTED PEPPERS IN OIL

One jar Roasted Red Peppers
Olive Oil
Garlic Powder

Drain the red peppers well. Put into a dish and pour enough olive oil over them to come halfway up the sides of the peppers. Sprinkle heavily with garlic powder. Let stand at room temperature for at least an hour, turning the peppers frequently. These go great with any meat. If there are any leftovers you may store them in their original jar, Keep in refrigerator.

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For Two...

I found this recipe, and I know that Stog will love it.

GREEN BEANS WITH BUTTERED PECANS

1/2 pound green beans
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Wash beans; trim ends, and remove strings. Bring water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add green beans; cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
Melt butter in a nonstick skillet; add pecans and cook until golden, stirring often. Add beans; toss gently, and cook until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with pepper.

Yield: 2 servings.

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Publisher's Choice...

I chose this because pecan pie can only be southern, as is Stogy, who is the epitome of a true southern gentleman.

PECAN PIE

This recipe is enough to fill two 9 inch single crust pies or one deep dish pie. Bake the pie crust at 450 degrees for six or seven minutes, allow to cool and reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees.

3 eggs beaten
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup light corn syrup

Combine these ingredients and beat thoroughly.

Stir in 1 1/4 cup pecan halves
1 teaspoon vanilla
(Optional) 3/4 cup fresh cranberries

Fill pie shells and bake pies 40 to 50 minutes (375 degrees) and allow pies to cool before serving.


May all of you have a Stogy in your life.

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