tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88290775369453021912024-03-13T11:51:28.669-03:00Cat Collar with Bell:Cats and Their MewsCats and Their Mews has something for everyone including cat collar with bell. Visit me online.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514177505196781190noreply@blogger.comBlogger215125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829077536945302191.post-91738341405382951512013-05-21T09:21:00.000-03:002013-05-21T09:21:59.791-03:00Yesterday's Chipmunk Ordeal<span style="font-size: x-large;">Emerald...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">...was out across the road where the cats normally go; a forest full interesting things to is too much for a curious cat to pass up</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">. Yep, she found something interesting...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">a chipmunk.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">She must have chased it onto the road before she came in for treats; I had to call Winston in </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">because he was too preoccupied with the activities of a crow. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Seems the little chipmunk had dashed across our road and got itself noticed by the ever watchful glaze of a crow, sitting high in a tree top.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Well, the crow was thinking 'easy dinner' and the chipmunk was praying 'ESCAPE' and I was concerned because Winston was meandering on the road so I wasn't paying attention to the crow he kept stopping to watch, I was too busy watching for vehicles that might hit Winston.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Finally he came to me, then I took notice of what the crow was up to. In the driveway of my neighbor the crow was attaching the chipmunk. I yelled and it paid no heed until I came running at it, it then decided that it might be prudent to watch from on high. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">While it perched in a tree, I checked the little chipmunk. It ran from me three times before I was able to turn it over in the grass and carefully pick it up. They bite - I wasn't interested in getting a needle for the bite I would recieve if I wasn't cautious so I pulled my sweater sleeve over my hand and picked it up with the other. The frightened chipmunk sank its teeth deep into my sweater and hung on making tiny squeaky noises as I held it. The crow took a keen interest in 'just what I thought I was doing with its prey...'</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> After all, he had a mate to feed!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Holding the tiny chipmunk</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">who had cupped itself into my hand and was still munching on my sweater, I took it across the road and into the forest. Finding a place with low growing, very young trees, I carefully peeled the chipmunk's mouth from my sleeve and separated the two. It curled into a ball in my palm. I placed the little guy under a low growing tree and covered its hiding place over with dead leaves to shelter it from the rain which had started to fall. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The rest I left to the Lord, its His chipmunk after all. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">When I finally emerged from the woods the crow scanned </span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">me </span></span>carefully to see whether I still had its dinner with me. When he realized I did not... </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span> well, he wasn't too happy about it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">He flew to a nearby tree across the road but he wouldn't know where to begin looking for his lost prey.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I hope the chipmunk recovered enough to find its way back to its family and I hope the crow found some other prey for its mate. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">It remains in the Lord's hands because its His business to take care of both.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514177505196781190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829077536945302191.post-29187465135914707002013-05-19T08:26:00.000-03:002013-05-19T08:26:24.427-03:00More On Chicks and Hatching<span style="font-size: x-large;">I'm looking through a front window and a maze of two foot, indoor tomato plants where one of my cats is snoozing on the second tier of a table stand. I can hear my meat chicks loud and clear, from the back spare room as they chatter among themselves. Honestly, I don't know what they have so much to talk about but its just non-stop. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Since hatching our own chicks from eggs, which is considerably more involved - an incubator, water to create humidity, a light bulb burning day and night, a thermometer that measures humidity and temperature, marking each egg, constant monitoring of humidity and temp., daily turning of the eggs {twice a day}for about 18 days. Then for the last few days the humidity has to go up considerably while still turning them. After 21 days for chickens, your straining to hear a pip or two, informing you that you did everything right and a baby chick is alive inside the egg and is about to hatch. No an easy task for the poor little creatures. If your lucky, the chick can hack its way out on its own. If not, you may have to assist. We learned a lot. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Eggs cannot be cold, at room temperature and marked before going into a pre-warmed bator.</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Into the home-made incubator with water, light and monitor to be turned twice a day. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We bought a used, smaller incubator later on after we got more eggs to hatch.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Notice Winston keeping watch on the chair. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is how many eggs fit into the smaller incubator. Marking them helps to tell which way you've already turned them. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">And so, we had something like 68 eggs and out of that number 23 were successful hatching's. Even though the farm we got them from had roosters running with the hens, not all were fertile. Or, the eggs got too cold overnight before they were collected; worse still, they may have been put in the fridge... These were not because I had phoned ahead to see if they'd sell me a couple of eggs for hatching. Whether or not they were fertile was up to us to find out at the end of 21 days. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Its called a 'pip' when you can hear a live chick chirp inside its egg. 67 grams here, was the first successful hatching we had on March 23rd of this year. </span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Listening for a sign of life from eggs you've pampered, nurtured and cared for over a 21 day period is a very tense situation, but nothing compares to hearing an answering chirp to you whistles! You find yourself 'rooting' for them as they exhaust themselves trying to get out, then free of their shell prison. </span></span><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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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">67 grams is hammering away at its egg and wanting OUT! </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The result is this:</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514177505196781190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829077536945302191.post-84578088593000602442013-05-18T11:27:00.000-03:002013-05-18T11:27:28.829-03:00Not Just Cats Anymore<span style="font-size: x-large;">Yes, I have been away for a few months. Five to be exact. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">During that busy time I have embarked on another venture, this one sort of involving cats. That of hatching eggs, raising my own chicks, building turkey hutches and insulated chicken coups. Yet another venture of purchasing day old meat chicks. Quite an experience that has been so far. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">So I figure I have all but lost my readers as a consequence. Well, maybe they will find their way back and/or I will be lucky enough to attract new readers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Over the next few days I will be writing some blogs recounting my experiences so far in this new venture. In the meantime, here are some appetizers. These were all taken in April of this year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Amber and Rue, my turkey chicks from New Brunswick. Rue, the little brown one, has since died. I have no idea why she started to sicken or what make her ill but I lost her and that was a small tragedy for us. She was the cuddler and loved nothing more than cuddling under your chin.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> A close up of Rue</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The chicks I hatched from eggs I got from a nearby farm who had Roos running with the Hens.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword">Being the first day of the New Year everyone will welcome it with <span style="font-size: x-large;">the usual <span style="font-size: x-large;">round of resolutions, the promises <span style="font-size: x-large;">we make and break to ours<span style="font-size: x-large;">el<span style="font-size: x-large;">ves, our loved ones <span style="font-size: x-large;">and possib<span style="font-size: x-large;">ly the Lord too. I've a<span style="font-size: x-large;">lways con<span style="font-size: x-large;">side<span style="font-size: x-large;">red it to be a silly tradition becau<span style="font-size: x-large;">se tradition is what it has become. Instead, may I suggest <span style="font-size: x-large;">making a cho<span style="font-size: x-large;">ice of a few words that have<span style="font-size: x-large;"> a meaning or power to you and<span style="font-size: x-large;"> setting your will on them. Its just too easy to go back on our wor<span style="font-size: x-large;">d and the resolution that seem<span style="font-size: x-large;">ed so powerful a<span style="font-size: x-large;">nd li<span style="font-size: x-large;">fe<span style="font-size: x-large;">-chang<span style="font-size: x-large;">ing at first, <span style="font-size: x-large;">is suddenly drained dry when we really don't feel like following through on it anymore, which will <span style="font-size: x-large;">inevitably</span> happen. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Why make promises when a single wor<span style="font-size: x-large;">d can carry more power and purpose in it<span style="font-size: x-large;">, especially if you have ce<span style="font-size: x-large;">rtain goal<span style="font-size: x-large;">s to meet this year. Mine are si<span style="font-size: x-large;">mple because simple is easier to achieve...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1. </span></span></span></span>Save $2,080 by the end of 2013 (I already hav<span style="font-size: x-large;">e $240)<span style="font-size: x-large;">. Seems small<span style="font-size: x-large;">, <span style="font-size: x-large;">doesn't i<span style="font-size: x-large;">t; but when you have <span style="font-size: x-large;">obligations to meet and a bu<span style="font-size: x-large;">dget to plan</span>, working this in<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span>is HUGE.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2. Rea<span style="font-size: x-large;">d my Bible daily<span style="font-size: x-large;">. <span style="font-size: x-large;">(I finished Isai<span style="font-size: x-large;">ah <span style="font-size: x-large;">last Novem<span style="font-size: x-large;">ber). I start 2013 with Jeremiah.</span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">3. Wor<span style="font-size: x-large;">k on a few personal goals.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">4. <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Start writing my stories again and get them fi<span style="font-size: x-large;">nish<span style="font-size: x-large;">ed by the end of the year in manuscript form.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span id="hotword"><span id="hotword" name="hotword"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514177505196781190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829077536945302191.post-59342417305693563912012-12-31T09:33:00.001-04:002012-12-31T09:33:03.957-04:00THE VERY LAST 24 HOURS OF 2012! HOW WILL YOU SPEND IT?<span style="font-size: x-large;">Its 8:30 <span style="font-size: x-large;">in the morning<span style="font-size: x-large;"> here on Prince Ed<span style="font-size: x-large;">ward Island. We<span style="font-size: x-large;">'ve had a dum<span style="font-size: x-large;">p of snow o<span style="font-size: x-large;">ver the weekend and have a few feet now. <span style="font-size: x-large;">Th<span style="font-size: x-large;">e island is <span style="font-size: x-large;">un<span style="font-size: x-large;">der a wind war<span style="font-size: x-large;">ning with winds <span style="font-size: x-large;">coming from the west at 21 mph; a chang<span style="font-size: x-large;">e</span> from 7 am this morning from, <span style="font-size: x-large;">northwest 19 <span style="font-size: x-large;">m<span style="font-size: x-large;">ph<span style="font-size: x-large;">. To step outside is to get blown off your feet by a cold, snow<span style="font-size: x-large;">y blast!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My lonely little<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>mailbox is out there<span style="font-size: large;"> ~</span> so<span style="font-size: large;">me<span style="font-size: large;">where<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> ~</span> in that vast expanse of newly dumped snow</span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I<span style="font-size: x-large;">n less than 24 hours, this day and th<span style="font-size: x-large;">e year of 2012, will become ex<span style="font-size: x-large;">tinct! You will retire to bed in one year and wake in the next. What will you remember about this passing year<span style="font-size: x-large;">? I have ke<span style="font-size: x-large;">pt <span style="font-size: x-large;">personal <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">diaries</span> for years and its fa<span style="font-size: x-large;">scinating to look back, years ago, <span style="font-size: x-large;">on what was happening in my life on this date. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">What earth-shattering<span style="font-size: x-large;">, life chang<span style="font-size: x-large;">ing events will y<span style="font-size: x-large;">ou perform on this last day of 2012...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mine are humble and in preparation for <span style="font-size: x-large;">2013. Inventory all grocer<span style="font-size: x-large;">ies in the house and r<span style="font-size: x-large;">earrange my cupboards to make the<span style="font-size: x-large;">m more 'user-friendly', order a tank of oil<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and cl<span style="font-size: x-large;">ean the house; after that its cleaning out the frid<span style="font-size: x-large;">ge<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and putting the washing away. Course the biggest thing will be taking down the tree and storing all that stuff for <span style="font-size: x-large;">the end of <span style="font-size: x-large;">the new year,<span style="font-size: x-large;"> in about 365 days. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Putting thi<span style="font-size: x-large;">ngs in order and planning for January<span style="font-size: x-large;">; working on my budget... seems like a sensible way to spen<span style="font-size: x-large;">d the last day of <span style="font-size: x-large;">this year.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Catspaw </span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514177505196781190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829077536945302191.post-61455416377873087742012-12-28T09:32:00.000-04:002012-12-28T09:32:17.302-04:00TO CONSOMME OR NOT TO CONSOMME ~ WHAT'S A CONSOMME?<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">C</span>onsommé with Vegetables</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Now you have to admit, this - looks - good! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">C</span>onsommé is not stock or bou<span style="font-size: x-large;">illon, rather it is made from stock and bouillon.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Consommé is created by the proper clarification of a high quality stock<span style="font-size: x-large;"> by</span> adding a mixture of finely ground meats with mirepoix, a combination of carrots, celery and onions, along with tomatoes and egg whites into either a bouillon or a stock. To make a high quality consommé the secret is simmering; the act of
simmering combined with frequent stirring starts the process of bringing impurities to the
surface of the liquid, which are further drawn out because of the presence
of acid in the tomatoes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">After a while solids will begin congealing at
the surface of the liquid forming a 'raft' which is created by proteins, including albumins, mucoproteins and globulins, in the egg
whites. Once the 'raft' begins to form reduce the heat and do not stir but carefully poke a hole in the raft so the stock can work its way around it. The stock is simmered at a lower heat until it reaches the desired
flavor and all the impurities come out of it, this takes anywhere from 45 minutes to over an hour.
The result is a clear and very flavorful liquid that will have a rich amber color for beef or veal, or a very pale yellow color for
poultry consommé. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Poultry </span>Consommé</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Carefully lift out the raft and pour the consommé through a filter to ensure its purity. If visible fat remains it can be skimmed from the
surface with a paper towel. For complete purification, refrigerate the consommé to draw out any remaining fat that can be easily removed with a piece of
cheesecloth. Another method involves pouring the consommé into a large bowl, cutting wide strips of parchment paper to carefully drag over the surface of the consommé, any tiny amounts of fat that are left will adhere to the parchment leaving you're consommé perfectly degreased. When mixing the mirepoix, the cartilage and tendons in the meats you use should be left on the meat because of the gelatin they contain, this greatly enhances the mouth-feel of the soup you are creating. When using beef or veal to create the part of the raft, shin meat is ideal; apart from being very low in fat, its also very high in gristle. This is essential for the flavor of a good consommé. The meat should be ground very fine.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Consommés are served piping hot because they are a thinner variety of soup so they lack the ability to retain their heat and cool down far more quickly than other soups, forming a gel in place of soup. <span style="font-size: x-large;">M</span>ore often than not<span style="font-size: x-large;">, they</span> served with garnishes that vary in complexity from a splash of Sherry or egg yolk to cut veggies<span style="font-size: x-large;">, or they can be</span> shaped into savory custards. In the 1700s they were made and used in cooking to enhance the flavor of other, daily-served dishes. Stock, Bouillon and Consomme's were always on hand and at the ready for cooking almost any dish. Along with prepared stock, consommé was used to create a beverage similar to what we know today as coffee.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Latte<span style="font-size: large;">, as we know coffee to<span style="font-size: large;">day</span></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">It takes a large quantity of meat, bones and vegetables to create a high quality stock that will be used to yield only a small amount of consommé. When making the stock do not add any spices or flavorings, that will come after the consommé is made; if high quality meat, bones and fresh vegetables are used in the stock you may not need to add anything as the flavor of these will be enough. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Catspaw </span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514177505196781190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829077536945302191.post-30807831376810650262012-12-27T08:17:00.000-04:002012-12-27T08:17:25.531-04:00MORE RECIPES FROM LOUISBOURG, NS Canada<span style="font-size: x-large;">Ho<span style="font-size: x-large;">usewi<span style="font-size: x-large;">ves and housekeeps u<span style="font-size: x-large;">sed the s<span style="font-size: x-large;">ame basic methods <span style="font-size: x-large;">you and <span style="font-size: x-large;">I use today<span style="font-size: x-large;">: baking, frying, roasting and cooking in liquid<span style="font-size: x-large;">s; name<span style="font-size: x-large;">ly <span style="font-size: x-large;">b</span>oiling, simmering and stewing<span style="font-size: x-large;">. With the exception that they used very heavy c<span style="font-size: x-large;">ast<span style="font-size: x-large;">-<span style="font-size: x-large;">i<span style="font-size: x-large;">ron cook<span style="font-size: x-large;">ware, long<span style="font-size: x-large;"> handled fry pans and the spit with its jack for turn<span style="font-size: x-large;">ing meat<span style="font-size: x-large;">, fish and poultry. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">In the house we are building I'm seriously con<span style="font-size: x-large;">sidering having one o<span style="font-size: x-large;">f these<span style="font-size: x-large;">:</span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Kitchen Fireplace S<span style="font-size: large;">pitjack</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I'd never have a cold house<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">again</span></span>!! Especially in Winter. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Heavy cast<span style="font-size: x-large;">-<span style="font-size: x-large;">iron dutch oven</span></span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Most of the French who se<span style="font-size: x-large;">ttled Louisbourg came <span style="font-size: x-large;">from the C<span style="font-size: x-large;">oastal regions <span style="font-size: x-large;">of <span style="font-size: x-large;">Normandy, Brittany, south<span style="font-size: x-large;">we<span style="font-size: x-large;">st A<span style="font-size: x-large;">tlantic coast and communities near Bordeaux. Bretons and Normans tended towards rich, creamy sau<span style="font-size: x-large;">ces and co<span style="font-size: x-large;">o</span>king with cider and calvados. W<span style="font-size: x-large;">h<span style="font-size: x-large;">ile those from <span style="font-size: x-large;">the we<span style="font-size: x-large;">st<span style="font-size: x-large;"> coast cooked with wine<span style="font-size: x-large;">. Adaptions were <span style="font-size: x-large;">ma<span style="font-size: x-large;">de when certain foods were no longer available or were more expensive th<span style="font-size: x-large;">an in th<span style="font-size: x-large;">eir native country. A replacement for wild boar in <span style="font-size: x-large;">France, caribou became the option <span style="font-size: x-large;">in the 1700s Cape Breton. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A basic recipe and starter for Stocks and Sauces was Roux<span style="font-size: x-large;">, what we <span style="font-size: x-large;">know today as a t<span style="font-size: x-large;">hickener<span style="font-size: x-large;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Roux</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></u><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Combine <span style="font-size: x-large;">equal portions of Flour and Butter! That's it<span style="font-size: x-large;">!!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2 <span style="font-size: x-large;">T<span style="font-size: x-large;">bsp Flour</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2 Tbsp B<span style="font-size: x-large;">ut<span style="font-size: x-large;">ter</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mix <span style="font-size: x-large;">f</span>lour into m<span style="font-size: x-large;">elting butter</span> </span>and cook over moderate heat for 2 to 3 minutes<span style="font-size: x-large;"> to allow it to 'brown'<span style="font-size: x-large;"> before adding another liquid.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Use to thicken liquids like stock, wine, milk and sau<span style="font-size: x-large;">ces. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">R<span style="font-size: x-large;">e<span style="font-size: x-large;">ducing Method</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></u><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span>llows the meat, fish or vegetables ju<span style="font-size: x-large;">ices to simmer uncovered <span style="font-size: x-large;">until the amount of liqu<span style="font-size: x-large;">id has reduced. </span></span></span>This intensifies <span style="font-size: x-large;">taste and <span style="font-size: x-large;">provides more body to the sauce. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I <span style="font-size: x-large;">made and used the roux <span style="font-size: x-large;">with the Chicken en civet I made and it thickened wonderfully without the 'floury' ta<span style="font-size: x-large;">ste you can somet<span style="font-size: x-large;">imes get. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514177505196781190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829077536945302191.post-2532440952066495252012-12-26T09:57:00.000-04:002012-12-26T09:57:09.947-04:00CHRISTMAS CAT TREE<span style="font-size: x-large;">There was a mystery gift and it wasn't under the <span style="font-size: x-large;">Christmas tree. Rather it was sequestered <span style="font-size: x-large;">in behind the tv and covered over w<span style="font-size: x-large;">ith a blue b<span style="font-size: x-large;">lan<span style="font-size: x-large;">ket ~ its <span style="font-size: x-large;">hasty wrapping paper. When, what to my <span style="font-size: x-large;">wondrous</span> eyes should a<span style="font-size: x-large;">ppear<span style="font-size: x-large;">...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A brand new cat tree for the cats to enjoy! Me too, actually<span style="font-size: x-large;">, because now they won't be on every ot<span style="font-size: x-large;">her surface <span style="font-size: x-large;">in the house<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and since they lost their last cat tree t<span style="font-size: x-large;">his past spring, they've been want<span style="font-size: x-large;">ing one back. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">My husband ma<span style="font-size: x-large;">de this tree<span style="font-size: x-large;"> from bits of rough<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span>h<span style="font-size: x-large;">ewn wood he found round the dairy. When<span style="font-size: x-large;">, I don't know and when he got it into the house and down the st<span style="font-size: x-large;">airs into the basement<span style="font-size: x-large;"> w<span style="font-size: x-large;">here I rarely go, I don't know and he isn't telling...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">But I've been asking for one for a<span style="font-size: x-large;">-</span>g-e-s to keep the cats off other kitchen surfaces that they've c<span style="font-size: x-large;">laimed as their own and <span style="font-size: x-large;">out from under my feet</span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">four cats <span style="font-size: large;">in a tree</span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">After putting it in the kitchen for the time being its become the most pop<span style="font-size: x-large;">ular place in the house! <span style="font-size: x-large;">Come <span style="font-size: x-large;">January it will<span style="font-size: x-large;"> go in<span style="font-size: x-large;"> the livin<span style="font-size: x-large;">g room front window.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This is the o<span style="font-size: x-large;">nly wa<span style="font-size: x-large;">y Molly and <span style="font-size: x-large;">Sassy will share<span style="font-size: x-large;"> - 1. when they can't see each other and 2. when they are on different <span style="font-size: x-large;">tiers</span>. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The morning's entertainment on Boxing Day 2012;</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">For once Molly isn't hitting Winston and she can't see Bla<span style="font-size: x-large;">ckie, so he's safe.</span></span> <br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Of course<span style="font-size: x-large;">, there's a story here<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">, <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">the <span style="font-size: x-large;">grey cat on the highest tier is a little fema<span style="font-size: x-large;">le; the on<span style="font-size: x-large;">e beside is a male...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Since she was fixed<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">she's<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">gained w<span style="font-size: x-large;">eight and </span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">attitude<span style="font-size: x-large;">s</span> toward every</span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> cat that used to<span style="font-size: x-large;"> b<span style="font-size: x-large;">eat</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> her up<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">.</span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">So guess what?</span></span></span> <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Winston and the <span style="font-size: large;">G</span>rey male sharing the cat tree on Boxing Day morning.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Pre<span style="font-size: x-large;">tty much, you guessed it; she <span style="font-size: x-large;">will </span>take after any cat now...</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Barn cats sharing a homemade cat tree</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Happy Ch<span style="font-size: x-large;">ristmas to Everyone, including you're pets<span style="font-size: x-large;">!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Pro<span style="font-size: x-large;">sperity<span style="font-size: x-large;">, Family and Good Fri<span style="font-size: x-large;">ends are all very welcome in the New Year ~ 2013</span></span></span></span></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Catspaw</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514177505196781190noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829077536945302191.post-53482838798767167972012-12-25T17:43:00.000-04:002012-12-25T17:43:10.455-04:00TIS' THE SEASON ~~~<h5 class="uiStreamMessage userContentWrapper" data-ft="{"type":1,"tn":"K"}">
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Tis the sea<span style="font-size: x-large;">son to wi<span style="font-size: x-large;">sh everyone happiness and the holiday spirit. Gladness, sharing and entertaining with friends and family, exchanging gifts that are unknown to you and surprises coming<span style="font-size: x-large;"> out of brightly wrapped packages<span style="font-size: x-large;">...</span></span> but I<span style="font-size: x-large;">'m remind<span style="font-size: x-large;">ed t<span style="font-size: x-large;">hat not everyone has these things<span style="font-size: x-large;">.</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h5>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent">As
the day ends on Prince Edward Island, my husband is at work on the
dairy<span style="font-size: x-large;"> doing the second mil<span style="font-size: x-large;">king of the cow<span style="font-size: x-large;">s</span></span></span> while I am alone in the house; the owner and his son are with
their families... </span></span></span></span></h5>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent">There is just the two of us and we spent the holiday
alone watching car<span style="font-size: x-large;">toons of <span style="font-size: x-large;">Scrooge and indulging in the chips and pop while the ham, pota<span style="font-size: x-large;">toes and carrots cooked for dinner</span></span></span>. <span style="font-size: x-large;">A few g</span>ifts I bought for him and for myself, and wrapped myself, are
still under the tree unopened. I know what all of them are - </span></span></span></span></h5>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"><span style="font-size: x-large;">N</span>o family
to share with but he did surprise me with a gift I had no idea that he
made for me and smuggled into the basement, where I rarely go.<span style="font-size: x-large;">..</span></span></span></span></span></h5>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"><span style="font-size: x-large;">N</span>ot everyone necessarily welcomes this time of year.</span></span></span></span></h5>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514177505196781190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829077536945302191.post-51979733314318488672012-12-24T11:05:00.000-04:002012-12-24T11:05:13.651-04:00CANDIED PEELS * FIRST ATTEMPT<span style="font-size: x-large;">I found two candied peel recipes on the net<span style="font-size: x-large;">, both <span style="font-size: x-large;">very similar in method. Her<span style="font-size: x-large;">e's mine<span style="font-size: x-large;"> in pictures</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Place</span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> peels<span style="font-size: x-large;"> in </span></span></span>COLD water</span> and bring to a boil, time at 2 minute intervals and do this 3 times<span style="font-size: x-large;">, for a total of 3 b<span style="font-size: x-large;">lanchings</span></span>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I used oranges and lemons<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> and ke<span style="font-size: x-large;">pt</span> them sepa<span style="font-size: x-large;">rate</span></span>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">After the third b<span style="font-size: x-large;">lanching, drain well</span>...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">and cut<span style="font-size: x-large;"> the pith off to about 1/4 inch<span style="font-size: x-large;"> (its ok to leave a little more on)</span></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Pour in more cold water and blanch 2<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span>more times<span style="font-size: x-large;"> @<span style="font-size: x-large;"> 2</span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">minute intervals</span></span>. Doing this removes the bitterness from the peels. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Bring to a boil 4 cups sugar<span style="font-size: x-large;">, 2 cups distilled water and 2 t<span style="font-size: x-large;">bsp Lemon Juice. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I doubled this because I had t<span style="font-size: x-large;">wo sets of peels to do.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">It looks like <span style="font-size: x-large;">this until it boils and becomes<span style="font-size: x-large;">:</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">All this looks like a great deal of w<span style="font-size: x-large;">ork, in reali<span style="font-size: x-large;">ty just cutting the peels off the fruit took the most time so far.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The peels <span style="font-size: x-large;">ha<span style="font-size: x-large;">ve taken on a <span style="font-size: x-large;">transparency. </span></span></span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">After 6 hours drying<span style="font-size: x-large;"> in oven they were still pliable <span style="font-size: x-large;">until <span style="font-size: x-large;">removed, when they became hard and chewy.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Doing this the first time taught me a few things that I'd do differently the second time. </span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I'd limit the oven time to 4 hours instead of six because that would be all they need ~ my thinking here is that they will be less hard and more chewy with le<span style="font-size: x-large;">ss drying time.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Of course another option would be to leave them out to dry naturally but that could take 24 hours to complete, longer if the weather is damp<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and you'd have to ha<span style="font-size: x-large;">ve a fairly warm house.</span></span> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I'd l<span style="font-size: x-large;">eave a tiny bit more p<span style="font-size: x-large;">ith on the peels than the 1/4 inch ~ this <span style="font-size: x-large;">affects the end result.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">You can do this with any ci<span style="font-size: x-large;">trus<span style="font-size: x-large;"> fruit<span style="font-size: x-large;">, inc<span style="font-size: x-large;">luding grapefruit. Its worth a try to see if you like them and they are wonderful to put into a nice jar with a fa<span style="font-size: x-large;">ncy lid and give as gifts for any occassion<span style="font-size: x-large;">. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">4 tsp Ye<span style="font-size: x-large;">a<span style="font-size: x-large;">st (bottle says 2-1/4 make<span style="font-size: x-large;">s one tsp) I doubled this because I found it makes the dough plump<span style="font-size: x-large;"> better.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 c Warm Water (I warm the bowl first)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 c<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Warm Milk (added into the <span style="font-size: x-large;">b<span style="font-size: x-large;">utter/su<span style="font-size: x-large;">gar)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">5 c </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span> Flo<span style="font-size: x-large;">ur</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 tsp Salt</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 tsp Cin<span style="font-size: x-large;">namon (salt/cinnamon mix into flour)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2 Eggs (mixed in with Banan<span style="font-size: x-large;">as)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">3 <span style="font-size: x-large;">Ripe Banan<span style="font-size: x-large;">as</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mix <span style="font-size: x-large;">ye<span style="font-size: x-large;">ast and water according to instructions<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and set aside to rise.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Combine butter, su<span style="font-size: x-large;">gar and milk to <span style="font-size: x-large;">melt to<span style="font-size: x-large;">gether.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mix t<span style="font-size: x-large;">he rest with a dough hook set to knead: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I add<span style="font-size: x-large;"> the <span style="font-size: x-large;">f</span>lour, s<span style="font-size: x-large;">alt and cinnamon to the mixer bowl<span style="font-size: x-large;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">M</span>ix<span style="font-size: x-large;"> the ye<span style="font-size: x-large;">ast/water with the melt<span style="font-size: x-large;">ed butter mix<span style="font-size: x-large;">ture and add it to the flour; mix till combined.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Add banana and eggs. Mix.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Add remaining <span style="font-size: x-large;">f</span>lour and <span style="font-size: x-large;">mix. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">You<span style="font-size: x-large;">'ll have a batter dough that you can 'pour' into a greased bowl, cover with a tea towel and place in<span style="font-size: x-large;"> the oven for 2 hours to rise. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">F<span style="font-size: x-large;">illing<span style="font-size: x-large;">: (already doubled)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">1 c Softened Butter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">12 oz Brown<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Sugar (3/4 c x 2)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2 Tbsp Cinnamon</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mix all together and melt. </span> </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">**Roll out do<span style="font-size: x-large;">ugh to 1/4 inch and fill. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">**Roll <span style="font-size: x-large;">together<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and cut into parts.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">**Place in parch<span style="font-size: x-large;">ment lined pans<span style="font-size: x-large;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">**Put in oven to rise until doubled<span style="font-size: x-large;"> (1 Hour).</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">**Bake at 350 F for 20 <span style="font-size: x-large;">minutes.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">You can Frost or just <span style="font-size: x-large;">eat!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Frosting<span style="font-size: x-large;">:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">8 oz <span style="font-size: x-large;">room <span style="font-size: x-large;">temperature Cream Cheese</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">4 oz room temperature Butter</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2 c Powdered Sugar</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 ts<span style="font-size: x-large;">p Vani<span style="font-size: x-large;">lla</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">~~After 30 minutes, frost cooled buns. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Enjoy!!!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Catspaw </span></span> </span></span> </span> </span> </span> </span></span> </span></span> </span></span> </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514177505196781190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829077536945302191.post-72418083271297738102012-12-22T06:57:00.000-04:002012-12-22T06:57:36.447-04:00AS A MATTER OF INTEREST... ~~~***~~~<span style="font-size: x-large;">I was a busy little bee on Doo<span style="font-size: x-large;">msday, just past. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I left early to do my ro<span style="font-size: x-large;">und of ban<span style="font-size: x-large;">king and errands<span style="font-size: x-large;">, which included a tad of shopping ~ last minute essentials.... </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">On<span style="font-size: x-large;">ce home, I scanned some pictures and edited them <span style="font-size: x-large;">for <span style="font-size: x-large;">use in future blogs<span style="font-size: x-large;">, then made a nice lunch<span style="font-size: x-large;"> for my husband when he came in at noon. Played door person for the <span style="font-size: x-large;">rather constant parade of cats<span style="font-size: x-large;">, mine and the dairy cats, in and out of the house<span style="font-size: x-large;"> all day</span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">After tha<span style="font-size: x-large;">t I was on FB for awhile and took one phone call from a<span style="font-size: x-large;">n acquaintance of my hu<span style="font-size: x-large;">sbands. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lat<span style="font-size: x-large;">e PM I started <span style="font-size: x-large;">making the dough for Banana Cinn<span style="font-size: x-large;">amon Buns and put the dough to rise in the oven with the light t<span style="font-size: x-large;">urned on. I doubled the amount of filling...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD2hQKogHAiNeNGf-k3H5jAj-ja-IYuby6exzfFUD_aewkWFO8r1t4xTTAVb3mNlyrRuE26sB6yrj9KZ9vT0LE1MGbFGUPEXisXsJS1SNpDw2p1-HMRjNqftpdg8CHltnumKnVMCMHTwoB/s1600/dscf7326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="homemade cinnamon buns" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD2hQKogHAiNeNGf-k3H5jAj-ja-IYuby6exzfFUD_aewkWFO8r1t4xTTAVb3mNlyrRuE26sB6yrj9KZ9vT0LE1MGbFGUPEXisXsJS1SNpDw2p1-HMRjNqftpdg8CHltnumKnVMCMHTwoB/s400/dscf7326.jpg" title="AS A MATTER OF INTEREST... ~~~***~~~" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">D</span>ouble the amount of filling for maximum sweetness</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">This is an easy recipe using a nice batter dough that always turns out nic<span style="font-size: x-large;">e and uses up over-ripe bana<span style="font-size: x-large;">nas so they don't have to be thrown out.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Started supper round 6<span style="font-size: x-large;">:30 pm as Merrill rarely gets in before 7:20<span style="font-size: x-large;">; <span style="font-size: x-large;">by the time he got in I was ready to roll the do<span style="font-size: x-large;">ugh out<span style="font-size: x-large;">,</span> fill and cut it for its second rising. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB3mwPBwu5zLoB-qXQ-8b_l7HxpRPLCfbEqoY681fni1-qj3LhOhreX073mRgMtGAUk5EdrHhGvLBy7QvGPubeNylFueypiDvveBO8u4AqAQd8Tk7ntO6G_8A6g2LrE-vtGaKG_6XtnQYD/s1600/M+&+K+dec+21+2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Guys cutting wood" border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB3mwPBwu5zLoB-qXQ-8b_l7HxpRPLCfbEqoY681fni1-qj3LhOhreX073mRgMtGAUk5EdrHhGvLBy7QvGPubeNylFueypiDvveBO8u4AqAQd8Tk7ntO6G_8A6g2LrE-vtGaKG_6XtnQYD/s640/M+&+K+dec+21+2012.jpg" title="AS A MATTER OF INTEREST... ~~~***~~~" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The guys cutting logs for wood burners and loading the truck. Not<span style="font-size: large;">e the amount of snow we have....</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Watched the third movie of Harry Potter with supper ~~<span style="font-size: x-large;"> while Merrill went to bed, I was up until well after 10 pm baking my buns!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Still, no end<span style="font-size: x-large;">-of-the-<span style="font-size: x-large;">world came or went... it was a quiet day, more or l<span style="font-size: x-large;">ess. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">W<span style="font-size: x-large;">oke today to wind and rain<span style="font-size: x-large;">! No snow for <span style="font-size: x-large;">Ch<span style="font-size: x-large;">ristmas! Ok by me. </span></span></span></span> </span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And that ~*~<span style="font-size: x-large;"> was my Doomsday!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Catspaw </span> </span></span></span></span> </span></span></span> </span></span></span></span> </span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span> </span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514177505196781190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829077536945302191.post-35461776720897002272012-12-21T08:37:00.000-04:002012-12-21T08:37:18.263-04:00GOOD MORNING DEAR READERS, WELCOME TO THE FIRST DAY OF WINTER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">T<span style="font-size: x-large;">his time last year we h<span style="font-size: x-large;">ad to s<span style="font-size: x-large;">hovel the snow away from the door <span style="font-size: x-large;">j<span style="font-size: x-large;">ust to be able to leave the house! </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Today there's just a s<span style="font-size: x-large;">light covering of snow<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and its warm and calling for rain on Saturday. </span></span>My cats want to be outside <span style="font-size: x-large;">despite</span> the snow.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Of co<span style="font-size: x-large;">u<span style="font-size: x-large;">rse, there's alway<span style="font-size: x-large;">s that <span style="font-size: x-large;">'one'<span style="font-size: x-large;"> who refuses to set <span style="font-size: x-large;">paw outside and wants the door to s<span style="font-size: x-large;">tay open just so she can en<span style="font-size: x-large;">joy the sunshine from the <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>dry</i></b> environment of the porch. Right, Molly?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Then Again... </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Maybe its better to just sit <span style="font-size: x-large;">in a sunny, warm <span style="font-size: x-large;">window and 'look' at <span style="font-size: x-large;">th<span style="font-size: x-large;">e wint<span style="font-size: x-large;">ry day outside.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Today is <span style="font-size: x-large;">very spe<span style="font-size: x-large;">cial. Its the <span style="font-size: x-large;">Winter Solstice<span style="font-size: x-large;">, its four days before C<span style="font-size: x-large;">hristmas and its Doomsday all rolled into one! Now, <span style="font-size: x-large;">if that ain't special, I don't know what is. T<span style="font-size: x-large;">he tree is decorated, the gifts are wa<span style="font-size: x-large;">it<span style="font-size: x-large;">ing and <span style="font-size: x-large;">the 25th is com<span style="font-size: x-large;">ing<span style="font-size: x-large;"> - for<span style="font-size: x-large;"> me<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and my family, anyway. For 95% o<span style="font-size: x-large;">f the rest of the world, who knows. OH, YES, the Mayans do.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">See you all here tomorrow... Hope that<span style="font-size: x-large;"> guy has another use for his <span style="font-size: x-large;">Ark! No life savings are left....</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hmmm, there's a topic of conversation ~ <span style="font-size: x-large;">what did you spend your time <span style="font-size: x-large;">doing on doomsday? </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Have a GRREEAT DOOMS<span style="font-size: x-large;">DAY!!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Ca<span style="font-size: x-large;">tsp<span style="font-size: x-large;">aw</span></span> </span></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514177505196781190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829077536945302191.post-33417395092417775882012-12-20T10:29:00.000-04:002012-12-20T10:29:21.993-04:00HANDS UP ~ ANYONE WHO CAN AFFORD TO THROW OUT FOOD!<div style="text-align: right;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I went through my fridge this morning in my usual monthly purge and came across some still recognizable vegetables. 'Soup' ~ they screamed at me! Soup it was. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPtFZibnT8O4TavudR1ZHV9fo3X9IKawSwFSd7XD2mki6YisrVtT2eEnCds3dqKPdWPKe4a9vd0_Qwk0qaR3kbn4HxL_DpyQ5N1qHwEitKnUv0C1oBgJ6OmpayVSmrU-f0hwv6oiS9J_-z/s1600/dscf7019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Over ripe vegetables " border="0" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPtFZibnT8O4TavudR1ZHV9fo3X9IKawSwFSd7XD2mki6YisrVtT2eEnCds3dqKPdWPKe4a9vd0_Qwk0qaR3kbn4HxL_DpyQ5N1qHwEitKnUv0C1oBgJ6OmpayVSmrU-f0hwv6oiS9J_-z/s400/dscf7019.jpg" title="HANDS UP ~ ANYONE WHO CAN AFFORD TO THROW OUT FOOD!" width="400" /></a></span></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Ok, so everyone has vegetables that have seen better days lurking in their refrigerator bins but, what the heck do you do with them after they reach this stage? If you are anything like me and are loth to throw anything that is still useable out, you will appreciate this little maneuver to avoid burn<span style="font-size: x-large;">ing a $20 dollar bil<span style="font-size: x-large;">l<span style="font-size: x-large;"> !</span></span></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Because </span>a</span>fter peeling and discarding what can't be used, these worn out veggies take on another appearance<span style="font-size: x-large;"> -</span> a usable one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOuBUkPbqTWdLQQFVj-_DlIA_mzNPiXEyVu9C2vjSPxz-WA5wQcWInvmeKRYgtJfB9rgljSFAkku_XCTJDqvQkhli_Pg1D0RQ751PBXszNI5UzNnp5awVf6dWjg4keVtsLdweVYiY_mxJ/s1600/dscf7021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="worn vegetables that can still be used" border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOuBUkPbqTWdLQQFVj-_DlIA_mzNPiXEyVu9C2vjSPxz-WA5wQcWInvmeKRYgtJfB9rgljSFAkku_XCTJDqvQkhli_Pg1D0RQ751PBXszNI5UzNnp5awVf6dWjg4keVtsLdweVYiY_mxJ/s400/dscf7021.jpg" title="HANDS UP ~ ANYONE WHO CAN AFFORD TO THROW OUT FOOD!" width="400" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">And the parsnip that you'd likely throw out; take another look:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlAW1BShdSn4JA7DYTy16l2COgUJlmaM1ofzip9EKYYsMxT7-L06xtF5CbjMPnL_VhXIHapzhyDrZahux_F7TYgARMMyitvXuJmtiITdVuAGXwnnWp28ih9obsn0_dhP5naAJaZWF9S26z/s1600/dscf7023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="unpeeled and peeled parsnip" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlAW1BShdSn4JA7DYTy16l2COgUJlmaM1ofzip9EKYYsMxT7-L06xtF5CbjMPnL_VhXIHapzhyDrZahux_F7TYgARMMyitvXuJmtiITdVuAGXwnnWp28ih9obsn0_dhP5naAJaZWF9S26z/s400/dscf7023.jpg" title="HANDS UP ~ ANYONE WHO CAN AFFORD TO THROW OUT FOOD!" width="400" /></a></span></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">under the skin is a parsnip begging not to be tossed, but chopped and added to a soup or stew. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">So, lets get going here<span style="font-size: x-large;">...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKi6wQl-YyxtA52iOJPvQlK9Cv7w-UVCSf0PgrXIYGb9a-TdL7yI58Fa0uZOinCwO4hr5DfGvA_ERIdEiH-RBli79Ef8FQvBsUQy9ijUdz-krsS6PjmdPiYqhGzqUGcVCLI0NBUCIZsLj1/s1600/dscf7025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="worn vegetables ready for soup" border="0" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKi6wQl-YyxtA52iOJPvQlK9Cv7w-UVCSf0PgrXIYGb9a-TdL7yI58Fa0uZOinCwO4hr5DfGvA_ERIdEiH-RBli79Ef8FQvBsUQy9ijUdz-krsS6PjmdPiYqhGzqUGcVCLI0NBUCIZsLj1/s400/dscf7025.jpg" title="HANDS UP ~ ANYONE WHO CAN AFFORD TO THROW OUT FOOD!" width="400" /></a></span></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Here are<span style="font-size: x-large;"> my </span> prepped, seen-better-days vegetables looking pretty good and ready for use. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgifkigE7PHcDfmm5EMxpg12z0JIzdYbpNU5loA-13kGga6BGZqNZS-qRO2AMCaWbKdR5_CpPdlB9R5ZM0keztlugHhJwZiqQvN9ECQYIxXHGiG4bnZ-nKvGutGU6VaEauwZkpOlMJbWLE2/s1600/dscf7029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="sauting vegetables" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgifkigE7PHcDfmm5EMxpg12z0JIzdYbpNU5loA-13kGga6BGZqNZS-qRO2AMCaWbKdR5_CpPdlB9R5ZM0keztlugHhJwZiqQvN9ECQYIxXHGiG4bnZ-nKvGutGU6VaEauwZkpOlMJbWLE2/s400/dscf7029.jpg" title="HANDS UP ~ ANYONE WHO CAN AFFORD TO THROW OUT FOOD!" width="400" /></a></span></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Saute using spray vegetable oil, spices, garlic, onion and frozen tomato paste (more on that in a later blog). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT10Cv2YArUt6L94K8qosVnOM_oTaDyYOT5Hk0cbis17ikv7BDVeSbejx_Jt-Iz_TmrTopHOJjC9G4gPRpQHq0Av543qGvRGwS2E6YUoLjWsIMfgw5T6BcKYiJi5MvK3UB9CHVpHpg9hKt/s1600/dscf7031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="add broth to sauted vegetables" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT10Cv2YArUt6L94K8qosVnOM_oTaDyYOT5Hk0cbis17ikv7BDVeSbejx_Jt-Iz_TmrTopHOJjC9G4gPRpQHq0Av543qGvRGwS2E6YUoLjWsIMfgw5T6BcKYiJi5MvK3UB9CHVpHpg9hKt/s400/dscf7031.jpg" title="HANDS UP ~ ANYONE WHO CAN AFFORD TO THROW OUT FOOD!" width="400" /></a></span></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">My helpful husband pouring in the prepared broth; I prepare this in a different way as well, more in a later blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Here I've added slightly wilted onion greens </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Presto! Vegetable Soup for dinner on a cold and snowy evening; in from work from the blast of winter! </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514177505196781190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829077536945302191.post-58957672296923555072012-12-19T08:37:00.000-04:002012-12-19T08:37:24.164-04:00A CANADIAN RECIPE FROM 1738 ~ INTERESTED?<span style="font-size: x-large;">On a <span style="font-size: x-large;">lark we went to a F<span style="font-size: x-large;">l<span style="font-size: x-large;">ea Market-Auction<span style="font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">this pas<span style="font-size: x-large;">t Sunday,</span></span></span> just to take a look at<span style="font-size: x-large;"> what they had<span style="font-size: x-large;">.</span> I <span style="font-size: x-large;">found a couple of antique<span style="font-size: x-large;"> items, gold glass dishes and <span style="font-size: x-large;">candle holders,</span> that my <span style="font-size: x-large;">mother has<span style="font-size: x-large;">; they made me miss her terribly since she is in BC and we <span style="font-size: x-large;">are on PEI. Then I <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">perchanced</span> on a very special little cookbook with recipes from the 1700's, out of Louisbourg, Nova Scotia<span style="font-size: x-large;">, Canada. In a few blogs I'd like to share with <span style="font-size: x-large;">you the <span style="font-size: x-large;">recipes I am trying.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fortification of Lou<span style="font-size: large;">isbourg, Nova Scotia</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>FYI</b>: Louisbourg<span style="font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">was <span style="font-size: x-large;">a <span style="font-size: x-large;">very busy little seaport and trading center that was first <span style="font-size: x-large;">colonized</span> by the french</span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">when they <span style="font-size: x-large;">came to Canada.</span></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">From the 14th to the 17t<span style="font-size: x-large;">h centur<span style="font-size: x-large;">ies food in <span style="font-size: x-large;">France was cooked with plenty of spices and <span style="font-size: x-large;">oil but little or no sugar because it was just too expensive. Near the end of the 1700's chefs <span style="font-size: x-large;">started introducing lighter sty<span style="font-size: x-large;">les of <span style="font-size: x-large;">preparation</span> where th<span style="font-size: x-large;">ey used <span style="font-size: x-large;">a lot less meat with delicate sauces, marinades and sweet dishes to compensate. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Main Street, Louisbourg</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">By the 1740's new <span style="font-size: x-large;">cooking <span style="font-size: x-large;">methods like bra<span style="font-size: x-large;">i<span style="font-size: x-large;">sing<span style="font-size: x-large;">, extracting <span style="font-size: x-large;">the juices and essences prove<span style="font-size: x-large;">d</span> to be the <span style="font-size: x-large;">beginning of the second period of French cuisin<span style="font-size: x-large;">e that continued <span style="font-size: x-large;">throughout most of the 18th centur<span style="font-size: x-large;">y <span style="font-size: x-large;">or the 1700's</span>. A<span style="font-size: x-large;">fter the French Revolution the th<span style="font-size: x-large;">ird period<span style="font-size: x-large;">, the world-renowned <i>Haute</i> <u>cuisine</u> began. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Town Squar<span style="font-size: large;">e, Lou<span style="font-size: large;">is<span style="font-size: large;">bourg, Nov<span style="font-size: large;">a Scotia</span></span></span></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Although <span style="font-size: x-large;">resid<span style="font-size: x-large;">ents ke<span style="font-size: x-large;">pt hens<span style="font-size: x-large;">, local supplies of eggs <span style="font-size: x-large;">proved <span style="font-size: x-large;">insufficient. In 1752<span style="font-size: x-large;">, 1504 dozen eggs <span style="font-size: x-large;">arrived aboard ship from New England. Eggs weren't eaten <span style="font-size: x-large;">at breakfa<span style="font-size: x-large;">s<span style="font-size: x-large;">t, rather they were prepared as a course or main dish at noon or at the dinner hour. Egg prices always rose in <span style="font-size: x-large;">winter so the <span style="font-size: x-large;">18<span style="font-size: x-large;">th century housekeeps worked hard to make th<span style="font-size: x-large;">e summer supplies last into the cold season<span style="font-size: x-large;">, if they could. Eggs were stored in cellars <span style="font-size: x-large;">if they weren't too humid or in<span style="font-size: x-large;"> straw<span style="font-size: x-large;">, hay<span style="font-size: x-large;"> or s<span style="font-size: x-large;">awdust</span></span>-</span>lined <span style="font-size: x-large;">casks for the colder months. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>"egg w<span style="font-size: x-large;">hite mixed with quicklime, a bit of cement<span style="font-size: x-large;">, some pitch and crushed/powered egg shell gives a st<span style="font-size: x-large;">rong mastic compound to repair broken porc<span style="font-size: x-large;">elain."</span></span></span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Quote from Me<span style="font-size: x-large;">non, La cuisiniere bourgeoise:</span> </span></span></span></span></i> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">"On the dish in which you are serving, spread butter t<span style="font-size: x-large;">o the thickness of a knife blade, on this put pieces of bread cut very thin<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and <span style="font-size: x-large;">also thin slices of gruye<span style="font-size: x-large;">re cheese, then 8 or <span style="font-size: x-large;">10 eggs; season with a <span style="font-size: x-large;">little sa<span style="font-size: x-large;">lt, nutm<span style="font-size: x-large;">eg, pe<span style="font-size: x-large;">pper; cook in a <span style="font-size: x-large;">low oven."</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">***Reme<span style="font-size: x-large;">mbering that 'low oven' m<span style="font-size: x-large;">eant <span style="font-size: x-large;">more or less away from the hottest part of an open fireplace!***</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Here<span style="font-size: x-large;"> is the Recipe for <i><b>Eggs a la bourgeoise</b></i></span></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">that I just ma<span style="font-size: x-large;">de for lunch:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 tbsp Butter</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">5-6 thin slices Bread, crusts removed</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">6 thin slices Gruyere Cheese</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">8-10 Eggs</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Pinch of Nutm<span style="font-size: x-large;">eg</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Salt & Pepper to taste</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Butter a pi<span style="font-size: x-large;">e plate<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and </span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">p<span style="font-size: x-large;">lace layer of bread, rolled<span style="font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">flat with rolling pin<span style="font-size: x-large;">, in the plate. I used mul<span style="font-size: x-large;">ti-grain...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Top with thin layer of cheese</span>; I used mozz & che<span style="font-size: x-large;">ddar mixed and shredded it<span style="font-size: x-large;">, about one cup..<span style="font-size: x-large;">.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">before breaking <span style="font-size: x-large;">5 eggs over the cheese.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Nutm<span style="font-size: large;">eg<span style="font-size: large;">, sal<span style="font-size: large;">t and pe<span style="font-size: large;">pper</span></span></span></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Here is a close up of the way it will look a<span style="font-size: x-large;">fter all ingredi<span style="font-size: x-large;">ents are added...</span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">see the cheese underneath the eggs<span style="font-size: large;">?</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Cook in a pre-heated 300 F <span style="font-size: x-large;">oven for 25 to 30 m<span style="font-size: x-large;">inutes, longer <span style="font-size: x-large;">for firmer eggs<span style="font-size: x-large;">; I did<span style="font-size: x-large;"> 40 minutes and it came out like this<span style="font-size: x-large;">:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">eggs were firm<span style="font-size: large;">;</span> food was simple, tasty and very easy to make</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Not a <span style="font-size: x-large;">hug<span style="font-size: x-large;">e fan of eggs myself, I really enjoyed this di<span style="font-size: x-large;">sh, <span style="font-size: x-large;">although it 'looked' dubious at first, it tasted wonderful. Clean up was a sna<span style="font-size: x-large;">p, only one dish was used. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Try this yourself and <u>comment</u> on how it w<span style="font-size: x-large;">ent, I'd love t<span style="font-size: x-large;">o hear how you liked it.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Enjoy a<span style="font-size: x-large;">n egg dish <span style="font-size: x-large;">that was <span style="font-size: x-large;">popular 200 years ago!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514177505196781190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829077536945302191.post-87753786691949820292012-12-18T09:45:00.000-04:002012-12-18T09:45:51.904-04:00TIME AND MONEY SAVING METHODS FROM MY KITCHEN<span style="font-size: x-large;">Over the past three years, no<span style="font-size: x-large;">w going on four, on this island in the Atlantic ocean called Prince Edward... I have developed certain methods <span style="font-size: x-large;">to s<span style="font-size: x-large;">-t-r-e-t-c-h both my <span style="font-size: x-large;">$ and my <i>time</i> to make my supplies last a <u><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">li</span></b></u><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ttle</span></b></u> longer. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Presenting<span style="font-size: x-large;">;</span> a few of them<span style="font-size: x-large;"> for the benefit of my readers.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1. This<span style="font-size: x-large;"> was the r<span style="font-size: x-large;">esult of an experiment. I was curious w<span style="font-size: x-large;">hat would happen... You buy green onion<span style="font-size: x-large;">s at the store and they are expensive enough but I found a way to <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">use<span style="font-size: x-large;"> the 'green' part of the onions <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">indefinitely</span> using this method.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>he white part with the roots is always cut away and to<span style="font-size: x-large;">ssed</span>; </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Instead of doing that, <span style="font-size: x-large;">one bunch of onions always goes into the drink to re-grow. C<span style="font-size: x-large;">lean and cut off as much green as you are going to use then put the rest in<span style="font-size: x-large;">to a glas<span style="font-size: x-large;">s with an inch of <span style="font-size: x-large;">plain water and set in <span style="font-size: x-large;">natural li<span style="font-size: x-large;">ght. Change the water every two days. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> One week later, you will have this to use again:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I<span style="font-size: x-large;">f you have a garden, instead of planting green o<span style="font-size: x-large;">nion seeds, plant green onions <span style="font-size: x-large;">for the same result.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2. Although <span style="font-size: x-large;">its</span> p<span style="font-size: x-large;">referable to make my<span style="font-size: x-large;"> own stock, in a pinch<span style="font-size: x-large;"> I have had to rely on store<span style="font-size: x-large;">-bought. Several p<span style="font-size: x-large;">oints about <span style="font-size: x-large;">doing this I don't care for; the sheer amount of sodium, the chemicals added and the pure lack of flavor. When I have no choice I always want to cut the sod<span style="font-size: x-large;">ium in ha<span style="font-size: x-large;">lf by cutting the broth with an equal amount of <span style="font-size: x-large;">dist<span style="font-size: x-large;">illed </span>water<span style="font-size: x-large;"> as</span> I don't use tap; <span style="font-size: x-large;">for added flavor I rely on spices and flavorings. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> 3. Those tiny cans of tom<span style="font-size: x-large;">ato pa<span style="font-size: x-large;">ste that you, <span style="font-size: x-large;">more often than not, need only a tablesp<span style="font-size: x-large;">oon of, what do you do with the rest<span style="font-size: x-large;">? Here's what I do:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Pop the can into a <span style="font-size: x-large;">ziploc bag and free<span style="font-size: x-large;">ze until the next use. A<span style="font-size: x-large;">lthough its not a good idea to 'store' food in open cans, freezing the food does not allow for <span style="font-size: x-large;">any unwanted interaction between the fo<span style="font-size: x-large;">od and the <span style="font-size: x-large;">metal cont<span style="font-size: x-large;">ainer.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">4. <span style="font-size: x-large;">In the a<span style="font-size: x-large;">bove picture you will also note what I do with but<span style="font-size: x-large;">ter ~ I buy several when on sale or I can at least get it for a decent price and freeze it. Butter freezes very well and the consistanc<span style="font-size: x-large;">ey is not changed. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">5. I do the same thing with cheese I buy on sale and in <span style="font-size: x-large;">bulk, margarine and cream cheese.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span>6. You will note the multitude of <span style="font-size: x-large;">Z</span>iploc Freezer Bags<span style="font-size: x-large;">...</span> these are full of meats. Whenever I purchase meat I never freeze them in the original packages. Rather I toss the <span style="font-size: x-large;">thin plastic wrap that is not suitable <span style="font-size: x-large;">for the freezer and the styro<span style="font-size: x-large;">form that is very <span style="font-size: x-large;">unhealthy, portion the meats <span style="font-size: x-large;">and into ziplocs they go. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">7. Now we come to one of my favorites, I buy whole milk and turn it into skim to m<span style="font-size: x-large;">ake it go further<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and <span style="font-size: x-large;">I use<span style="font-size: x-large;"> h<span style="font-size: x-large;">eav<span style="font-size: x-large;">ier ju<span style="font-size: x-large;">ice containers to mi<span style="font-size: x-large;">x and store it in. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">One bag of whole <span style="font-size: x-large;">milk <span style="font-size: x-large;">= 4 cups; <span style="font-size: x-large;">pour two bags into the container and add 4 cu<span style="font-size: x-large;">ps of distilled water. If the container is not completely full,<span style="font-size: x-large;"> repeat in a<span style="font-size: x-large;"> second con<span style="font-size: x-large;">tainer and add to the first to <span style="font-size: x-large;">fill it. Using this metho<span style="font-size: x-large;">d <span style="font-size: x-large;">I gain two things, the milk does not change flavor and I get an extra<span style="font-size: x-large;"> ju<span style="font-size: x-large;">g of milk free. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">8. We are in the habit of throwing things away that can and should be reused. Because one b<span style="font-size: x-large;">ox of Glad <span style="font-size: x-large;">Zip<span style="font-size: x-large;">loc bags c<span style="font-size: x-large;">osts over $3,</span></span></span></span> I s<span style="font-size: x-large;">oap then li<span style="font-size: x-large;">ghtly bleach water all my ziploc bags to sanit<span style="font-size: x-large;">ze and</span> reuse them; this I do at least four times before t<span style="font-size: x-large;">ossing them. I also re-use aluminum foil if its not stained in cooking by simply w<span style="font-size: x-large;">iping it <span style="font-size: x-large;">clean<span style="font-size: x-large;">, folding and storing it for the next use. I bake using par<span style="font-size: x-large;">chment paper instead of oiling <span style="font-size: x-large;">my pans<span style="font-size: x-large;">; this saves on oil and doesn't add still more to <span style="font-size: x-large;">what is being baked or oven cooked.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">9. For a <span style="font-size: x-large;">cat treat I occasionally mix a half can of cat food with a handfull of dry <span style="font-size: x-large;">kibble. It makes a nice change from the daily venu<span style="font-size: x-large;">e and <span style="font-size: x-large;">my kitties do<span style="font-size: x-large;">n't harr<span style="font-size: x-large;">ass me for treats.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Ca<span style="font-size: x-large;">tspaw</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span> </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514177505196781190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829077536945302191.post-6452910832183489542012-12-17T09:35:00.000-04:002012-12-17T09:35:01.478-04:00A VERY SERIOUS CRIME MAY HAVE BEEN COMMITED....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">On December 14, 2012<span style="font-size: x-large;"> at approximately 2<span style="font-size: x-large;">:34 pm, </span></span>we think a crime w<span style="font-size: x-large;">as commi<span style="font-size: x-large;">tted <span style="font-size: x-large;">deep inside the dresser cabine<span style="font-size: x-large;">t <span style="font-size: x-large;">in the bedroom of the <span style="font-size: x-large;">inhabitants of a<span style="font-size: x-large;">n ob<span style="font-size: x-large;">scure house on Prince Edward Island. T<span style="font-size: x-large;">he nature of this alleged crime is the disa<span style="font-size: x-large;">ppearance of one ~ ~ 'Sassy', a<span style="font-size: x-large;">n ora<span style="font-size: x-large;">nge and white<span style="font-size: x-large;"> spayed female cat<span style="font-size: x-large;">, w<span style="font-size: x-large;">ei<span style="font-size: x-large;">ght 2 pounds with <span style="font-size: x-large;">semi-white paws; </span></span></span></span>appro<span style="font-size: x-large;">xi<span style="font-size: x-large;">mately 5 years o<span style="font-size: x-large;">ld who w<span style="font-size: x-large;">ent <i>missing</i> from the dresser cabinet soon after the washing was put away. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The names <span style="font-size: x-large;">presented in this inves<span style="font-size: x-large;">tigation are 'real' as there seem<span style="font-size: x-large;">ed no<span style="font-size: x-large;"> reason to conceal them.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">T<span style="font-size: x-large;">his is the<span style="font-size: x-large;">ir story:</span></span> </span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">December 14<span style="font-size: large;">th, 2012<span style="font-size: large;"> Sa<span style="font-size: large;">ssy was <span style="font-size: large;">last seen <span style="font-size: large;">inside and behind the </span></span></span></span> dresser cabinet<span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Officers Molly and Emerald are called in to investigate Sassy's presence in the dresser cabinet<span style="font-size: large;">!</span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">full<span style="font-size: x-large;">~scale, all~out investigation is </span></span></span></span>launche<span style="font-size: x-large;">d w<span style="font-size: x-large;">ith Off<span style="font-size: x-large;">icers <span style="font-size: x-large;">Molly and Emerald of the Catspaw Squad; they pursue the<span style="font-size: x-large;">ir</span> investigati<span style="font-size: x-large;">on<span style="font-size: x-large;"> of the se<span style="font-size: x-large;">emingly and perhaps, 'empty'</span></span></span> dresser cabinet!!</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Is there a <span style="font-size: large;">culprit/<span style="font-size: large;">victim </span>in there or not<span style="font-size: large;">?</span></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Pe<span style="font-size: x-large;">ering deep into the secret recess<span style="font-size: x-large;">es of the <span style="font-size: x-large;">dresser cabinet, Officers<span style="font-size: x-large;"> E<span style="font-size: x-large;">merald and M<span style="font-size: x-large;">olly are on the job... but who was in there and where <span style="font-size: x-large;">is she now???</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sa<span style="font-size: large;">ssy has ~~~ VANIS<span style="font-size: large;">HED!</span></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">O<span style="font-size: x-large;">ffi<span style="font-size: x-large;">cer Emerald goes in while Officer Molly stand<span style="font-size: x-large;">s ready to <span style="font-size: x-large;">'<span style="font-size: x-large;">po<span style="font-size: x-large;">unce' on the <span style="font-size: x-large;">~~ 'su<span style="font-size: x-large;">spect</span></span></span></span></span></span></span>'?<span style="font-size: x-large;">??</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Later on, that night ---</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Coon-Cat?<span style="font-size: large;"> What are <span style="font-size: large;">'y<span style="font-size: large;">ou' doing here?</span></span></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Coony<span style="font-size: x-large;">, a f<span style="font-size: x-large;">ormer friend of Sassy, </span></span>goes f<span style="font-size: x-large;">or a<span style="font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">hi<span style="font-size: x-large;">d<span style="font-size: x-large;">den </span></span></span></span>sno<span style="font-size: x-large;">oze at the foot of the dresser cabin<span style="font-size: x-large;">et after causing a b<span style="font-size: x-large;">latant </span>ra<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">ucous aroun<span style="font-size: x-large;">d the Christmas tree and getting herself in trouble.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Winston<span style="font-size: large;">? Is that you? Are <span style="font-size: large;">you still conscious or should I call 911?</span></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sergeant<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span>Winston appears to be sleeping on the job! He was left to guard any evidence that might l<span style="font-size: x-large;">e<span style="font-size: x-large;">ad to a successful conclusion to this case.</span></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">To date, <span style="font-size: x-large;">no one has exp<span style="font-size: x-large;">lained Sassy's s<span style="font-size: x-large;">udde<span style="font-size: x-large;">n and </span></span>mysterious disappeara<span style="font-size: x-large;">nce<span style="font-size: x-large;"> from the dresser cabinet!! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Th<span style="font-size: x-large;">e case remains unsolved and under <span style="font-size: x-large;">further investiga<span style="font-size: x-large;">tion. If anyone<span style="font-size: x-large;">, out there in B<span style="font-size: x-large;">logland<span style="font-size: x-large;">, </span></span></span>has information <span style="font-size: x-large;">cr<span style="font-size: x-large;">ucial to thi<span style="font-size: x-large;">s case please <span style="font-size: x-large;">c<span style="font-size: x-large;">ontact Officers Molly and Emerald immediately at the Catspaw Station by leaving a comment in the comment box below this b<span style="font-size: x-large;">log</span>. They will get right on it!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514177505196781190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829077536945302191.post-62122461682686604832012-12-14T15:26:00.000-04:002012-12-14T15:26:53.320-04:00PERFECT PIE CRUST, EVERYTIME? EVERYTIME!<span style="font-size: x-large;">Is anyone a walking <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">disaster</span> in the kitchen wh<span style="font-size: x-large;">en it comes to breads<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and pie c<span style="font-size: x-large;">rusts<span style="font-size: x-large;">?</span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">B</span>esides me, <span style="font-size: x-large;">I mean!</span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">N</span></span>ot a month ago I came across a rec<span style="font-size: x-large;">i<span style="font-size: x-large;">pe for pie crust that<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">;</span> well, WORKS <span style="font-size: x-large;">and I've been using it ever since for quiches, pies and anything el<span style="font-size: x-large;">se that requires c<span style="font-size: x-large;">rust.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Seems I can get the ingredients right ~ perfect<span style="font-size: x-large;">, actually<span style="font-size: x-large;">, though when it comes to the <span style="font-size: x-large;">correct amount of kneading - well, that's another matter altog<span style="font-size: x-large;">ether</span>. <span style="font-size: x-large;">I love this recipe because <span style="font-size: x-large;">its not only simplicity itself but its also idiot proof<span style="font-size: x-large;"> a<span style="font-size: x-large;">nd you get to use <span style="font-size: x-large;">a food process<span style="font-size: x-large;">or to do <span style="font-size: x-large;">all the work <u>for</u> <u>you</u><span style="font-size: x-large;">!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This from someone who is worse than all thumbs when it comes to making an edible pie crust !!!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I fold the dough in so its thicker on the top and I can make a<span style="font-size: large;"> nice edging</span></span></td></tr>
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<u><i><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Pie Crust</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></i></u><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1-1/2 c<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Flour</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2 tbsp Su<span style="font-size: x-large;">gar</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/6 c COLD Shortening = 2 tbsp + 2 tsp</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/3 c COLD <span style="font-size: x-large;">Butter</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/4 c COLD Water</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1. Toss the flour, sugar and <i><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">cold </span></b></i>shortening in the processor for 15 seconds</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2. A<span style="font-size: x-large;">dd the <i><b>cold</b></i> butter and mix a few more second<span style="font-size: x-large;">s</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">3. Dribble in the water as you are mixing in the butter </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">All ingredients added makes for a crumbly do<span style="font-size: large;">ugh...</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">4. Turn out onto a lightly floured plastic board<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">(they are flexible<i><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></b></i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">and easier to <span style="font-size: x-large;">maneuver</span> the dough without breaking it</span></span>)</span></span>, put together into a ball<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and <span style="font-size: x-large;">rol<span style="font-size: x-large;">l ou<span style="font-size: x-large;">t</span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">5. Turn</span> plastic board <span style="font-size: x-large;">an<span style="font-size: x-large;">d dough over pie plate<span style="font-size: x-large;">, carefully place dough<span style="font-size: x-large;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is how eas<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">y it is to place </span>the <span style="font-size: large;">dough in the p<span style="font-size: large;">late using a f<span style="font-size: large;">lexible</span> plastic board</span></span></span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">6. Cut off excess<span style="font-size: x-large;">, form crust; put into <span style="font-size: x-large;">Ziploc</span> bag and chill 30 minutes</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">After I tr<span style="font-size: x-large;">im<span style="font-size: x-large;">, I fold the rest und<span style="font-size: x-large;">er<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and use a fork to <span style="font-size: x-large;">complete the edg<span style="font-size: x-large;">ing.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">7. P</span>our in filling if its for qui<span style="font-size: x-large;">che, le<span style="font-size: x-large;">mon/lime or pumpkin pie and bake at 350 for an <span style="font-size: x-large;">hour.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><i><b>Special Note</b></i></u><i><b> </b></i>(you knew th<span style="font-size: x-large;">is was coming, right)</span>:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">When baking the c<span style="font-size: x-large;">rust prior to adding filling, leave more do<span style="font-size: x-large;">ugh around the edge as it will sh<span style="font-size: x-large;">rink <span style="font-size: x-large;">w<span style="font-size: x-large;">hen baked. </span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">End result: a Wonderful and Edible Pumpkin Pie!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Yet, <span style="font-size: x-large;">Christian professing people around the globe are blowing the<span style="font-size: x-large;">ir li<span style="font-size: x-large;">fe savings to build an Ark???</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This</span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">monstrosity has a looong w<span style="font-size: x-large;">ay to go before the end of the world next <span style="font-size: x-large;">F</span>riday!!! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">How the Lord mu<span style="font-size: x-large;">s<span style="font-size: x-large;">t shake <span style="font-size: x-large;">His head</span> at us!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">I mean,<span style="font-size: x-large;"> p<span style="font-size: x-large;">eople.... he hasn't even gotten the p<span style="font-size: x-large;">lumbing in ye<span style="font-size: x-large;">t!!! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">This one rather confuses me, if the world is coming to an end, why do you need fu<span style="font-size: x-large;">el in your car? Where e<span style="font-size: x-large;">xactly, <span style="font-size: x-large;">do you think your going to drive to?</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Can you imagine the sales this Department stor<span style="font-size: x-large;">e</span> is making - two weeks before Christmas yet! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">C<span style="font-size: x-large;">ourse<span style="font-size: x-large;">, its not all good news for <span style="font-size: x-large;">every <span style="font-size: x-large;">store on the plan<span style="font-size: x-large;">et ~ food panic b<span style="font-size: x-large;">uying has resulted in <span style="font-size: x-large;">food price surges <span style="font-size: x-large;">round the globe.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Like <span style="font-size: x-large;">food isn't expensive enough on Prince Edward <span style="font-size: x-large;">Island, Canada!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Uhmmm, <span style="font-size: x-large;">i</span>f radiation is going to engulf the globe in a week<span style="font-size: x-large;">'s time<span style="font-size: x-large;">, tell me; how are thes<span style="font-size: x-large;">e going to help<span style="font-size: x-large;">? <span style="font-size: x-large;">U<span style="font-size: x-large;">h, this question is open to everybody, by the way</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></span></span></span> </span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>What I would not give to <span style="font-size: x-large;">own a store right now! It wouldn't matter what I sold.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">You'd think the Mayan's could at least given the time of day! Je<span style="font-size: x-large;">ez</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Just so you know, I will be blogging on December 22, 2012<span style="font-size: x-large;">; after the end of the world. What do you think my to<span style="font-size: x-large;">pic will be?</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Spent a goodly porti<span style="font-size: x-large;">on of yesterday surging through the spare room in a major hunt for the three <span style="font-size: x-large;">sep<span style="font-size: x-large;">arate parts of the tree stan<span style="font-size: x-large;">d and pole, which<span style="font-size: x-large;">, miraculously, I found<span style="font-size: x-large;"> t<span style="font-size: x-large;">o my <span style="font-size: x-large;">GREAT JO<span style="font-size: x-large;">Y and HAPP<span style="font-size: x-large;">INESS.<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Course, then I had to reor<span style="font-size: x-large;">ganize and ti<span style="font-size: x-large;">dy the room I just tore apart...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Yep, I start<span style="font-size: x-large;">ed on a side and cut <span style="font-size: x-large;">all the lights off! Took me t<span style="font-size: x-large;">wo hours and I still hadn't gotten it all.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">You can see this caused my <span style="font-size: x-large;">artificial</span> tree to shed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The cats thought it was great fun, Winston i<span style="font-size: x-large;">s trying to get the jump on <span style="font-size: x-large;">Emerald; usually <span style="font-size: x-large;">NOT a good idea,</span> while the grey cat on the sofa sleeps on... </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Winny and <span style="font-size: x-large;">Emmy were p<span style="font-size: x-large;">ert<span style="font-size: x-large;">urbed when I stuffed all the light pieces into a bag to toss out! </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Af<span style="font-size: x-large;">ter the </span>excitement was over these three decided to take a brea<span style="font-size: x-large;">k from the hard work of watching me and playing in the mess it made. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">My hubby adjusted the tree stand right after he go<span style="font-size: x-large;">t home.</span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">2012 Winter on Prince Edward Island, Canada so far...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This was the sc<span style="font-size: x-large;">ene on the morning of December 10th, 2012; there are <span style="font-size: x-large;">4 cats in this picture<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and none were impressed with Mother Nature's indecision!</span></span></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Same day<span style="font-size: x-large;">, a few hours later. I brightened the pic above and<span style="font-size: x-large;"> ...</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">left this one the way <span style="font-size: x-large;">the great outdoors 'really' looked.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Then it rained all night!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Imagine waking to this scene this morning...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">It looks like Sp<span style="font-size: x-large;">ring!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">and the sun is out and about<span style="font-size: x-large;">;</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Ain't it amazing what a <span style="font-size: x-large;">ton of overnight r<span style="font-size: x-large;">ain can do for an inch and a half of fresh snow.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Its up in the air, literally, whether <span style="font-size: x-large;">this <span style="font-size: x-large;">island will see a green<span style="font-size: x-large;"> or white C<span style="font-size: x-large;">hristmas this year.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514177505196781190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829077536945302191.post-9691245058383737252012-12-11T08:50:00.001-04:002012-12-11T08:50:22.053-04:00DIFFICULTY WITH LINKS RESOLVED<span style="font-size: x-large;">Don't ya just love computer jargon! No! <span style="font-size: x-large;">Neither</span> <span style="font-size: x-large;">do I....</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Got the links working, they <span style="font-size: x-large;">can no<span style="font-size: x-large;">w be used with<span style="font-size: x-large;">out the e<span style="font-size: x-large;">rror<span style="font-size: x-large;"> message coming up.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Seems the HTTP was at both end<span style="font-size: x-large;">s of the site addre<span style="font-size: x-large;">ss<span style="font-size: x-large;">, now h<span style="font-size: x-large;">ow that happened is a m<span style="font-size: x-large;">ystery to me because I put in the links myself and they were<span style="font-size: x-large;">n't like that <span style="font-size: x-large;">at the time. <span style="font-size: x-large;">Rather they 'became<span style="font-size: x-large;">' that w<span style="font-size: x-large;">ay. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">B<span style="font-size: x-large;">loody computer <span style="font-size: x-large;">is p<span style="font-size: x-large;">lotting against me again!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Catspaw</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514177505196781190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829077536945302191.post-12117420530268702262012-12-10T08:53:00.002-04:002012-12-10T08:53:42.756-04:00DIFFICULTY WITH LINKS!<span style="font-size: x-large;">A<span style="font-size: x-large;"> comment from a visitor has i<span style="font-size: x-large;">nformed m<span style="font-size: x-large;">e that t<span style="font-size: x-large;">wo of the links on the right side of my blog; <span style="font-size: x-large;">Veggie Fella and Tammy Downey's B<span style="font-size: x-large;">log Lo<span style="font-size: x-large;">ve <span style="font-size: x-large;">T<span style="font-size: x-large;">o Creat<span style="font-size: x-large;">e<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">,</span> take you to their site but an error appears on the page.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">T<span style="font-size: x-large;">hey do work<span style="font-size: x-large;"> but you <span style="font-size: x-large;">will<span style="font-size: x-large;"> need to cli<span style="font-size: x-large;">ck on the Blog Archive to bring up the current blogs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I don't know what is causing this so I will contact <span style="font-size: x-large;">both site owners and l<span style="font-size: x-large;">et them kn<span style="font-size: x-large;">ow to check it out. Thank you for you<span style="font-size: x-large;">r patience. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Catspaw</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514177505196781190noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829077536945302191.post-78254799851924664162012-12-09T09:27:00.000-04:002012-12-09T09:27:47.029-04:00NEW IDEA ON THE OLD TRADITION OF CARDS<span style="font-size: x-large;">A <span style="font-size: x-large;">friend of mine<span style="font-size: x-large;">, who has her own blog, has already sent out 6<span style="font-size: x-large;">3<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span>Christmas</span> Cards! The only difference between hers and the <span style="font-size: x-large;">ones I will be sen<span style="font-size: x-large;">ding is that she made them all herself.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This is a site to check out if you would like to see what can be do<span style="font-size: x-large;">ne and what crafting and stamping cards is all about. </span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsJlxLTlYsxJcbH1iFVDPaulU7vAg_4k_OLiQ6V9NdfvpqTvRS7r71JKfLQgaUJ2aUQQ7Fs49IaO-95azqIBmnoWABX9W2mlBKaoaaaauQkxklSbg0TXVcH2Cr74LKDSuE7lhwW-RRg_kV/s1600/Wreath+on+Brick+Wall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="wreath on brick wall christmas card" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsJlxLTlYsxJcbH1iFVDPaulU7vAg_4k_OLiQ6V9NdfvpqTvRS7r71JKfLQgaUJ2aUQQ7Fs49IaO-95azqIBmnoWABX9W2mlBKaoaaaauQkxklSbg0TXVcH2Cr74LKDSuE7lhwW-RRg_kV/s640/Wreath+on+Brick+Wall.jpg" title="NEW IDEA ON THE OLD TRADITION OF CARDS" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: ar cena;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">"This
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wanted, design the background of the brick wall then do the wreath, I know I'm not the only crafter/stamper out there that spends hours on a card.<span style="font-size: x-large;">" (quote from Tammy Do<span style="font-size: x-large;">wney)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: ar cena;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">If you like that card, here are a few more of her latest creations ~ over this <span style="font-size: x-large;">weekend ~</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This card was made by her 9 <span style="font-size: x-large;">year<span style="font-size: x-large;"> old daughter using '</span></span><span><span style="font-family: calibri;">Notes with Envelopes along with the Button Buddies kit'...</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: ar cena;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">And these are '</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: ar cena;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><span style="font-family: andalus,serif;">Tammy's first go around with the NO PEEKING stamp set.'</span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><span style="font-family: ar cena;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">What's in a card these days? Con<span style="font-size: x-large;">sidering what you pay for cards<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and you never stop at one, </span>even at the d<span style="font-size: x-large;">ollar store<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">;</span> it just might be wor<span style="font-size: x-large;">th checking out her site and ordering a kit<span style="font-size: x-large;"> or two that will cover <span style="font-size: x-large;">the cards you will need for <u>e</u><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>very</u> occasion in the coming <span style="font-size: x-large;">New Year. Or<span style="font-size: x-large;">, give a kit as a gift to a friend, neigh<span style="font-size: x-large;">bor <span style="font-size: x-large;">or family member who is <span style="font-size: x-large;">into crafts. Better y<span style="font-size: x-large;">et, try<span style="font-size: x-large;"> it yourself and treat yourself to a kit<span style="font-size: x-large;">! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><span style="font-family: ar cena;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I doubt I have a 'crafty' bone in my body but this year I'<span style="font-size: x-large;">m going to make some Holiday decorations ~ who knows, <span style="font-size: x-large;">if th<span style="font-size: x-large;">is takes and I <span style="font-size: x-large;">find I enjoy it</span>, I'll have a new hobby in <span style="font-size: x-large;">201<span style="font-size: x-large;">3<span style="font-size: x-large;">; maybe one that could lead to some cash... </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><span style="font-family: ar cena;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Here are some more of the cards she's created. <span style="font-size: x-large;">Intrigued</span> by <span style="font-size: x-large;">V</span>intage<span style="font-size: x-large;">? Take a gander at these<span style="font-size: x-large;">, you can't <span style="font-size: x-large;">get these at any store that I know of...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Thank You Card in a new technique called </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><span style="font-family: ar cena;"> Faux Fram<span style="font-size: x-large;">e, adding a vintage feel to it.</span> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Vintage and a bit of technique leads to a <span style="font-size: x-large;">gorgeous<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and very masculine birthday card that any man w<span style="font-size: x-large;">ould appreciate.</span></span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Here is the feminine version. Both <span style="font-size: x-large;">these card<span style="font-size: x-large;">s were created using sponging, embossing and water<span style="font-size: x-large;">color techn<span style="font-size: x-large;">iques.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I don't know about you<span style="font-size: x-large;"> but I can usually, after more than one store and a whole lot of search<span style="font-size: x-large;">ing, find a <span style="font-size: x-large;">suitable card for the female members of my family and friends, but when it comes to men... Fran<span style="font-size: x-large;">kly, there <span style="font-size: x-large;">just isn't much out there that's suitable<span style="font-size: x-large;">. <span style="font-size: x-large;">The main thing <span style="font-size: x-large;">I dislike abo<span style="font-size: x-large;">ve all others is the <span style="font-size: x-large;">fact that the store bought cards always have some sappy sentiment written in them that almost always is unsuitable even if I like the card. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Yes<span style="font-size: x-large;">, you can get <span style="font-size: x-large;">cards that are blank but they are less then attractive on the cover more times than not. Check out her sites, <span style="font-size: x-large;">Tammy has two of them<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and both are on the right si<span style="font-size: x-large;">de of my blog. There<span style="font-size: x-large;">'s <span style="color: red;">Sta</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;">mpin' Up</span> to o<span style="font-size: x-large;">rder the kits at and <span style="color: red;">Tammy Downey's Blog "Love To Create"</span> to see the cards she has created<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and the <span style="font-size: x-large;">la<span style="font-size: x-large;">test information about how to create them. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hey, if I can do th<span style="font-size: x-large;">is, so can you! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514177505196781190noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829077536945302191.post-76811871895944290762012-12-08T09:11:00.001-04:002012-12-08T09:11:47.749-04:00The More Unusual, The Better ~ I Say!<span style="font-size: x-large;">Its Christmas baking time AGAIN! Question: <span style="font-size: x-large;">Are you <span style="font-size: x-large;">g</span></span>oing for the old favorites and the traditional baked wonders from your kitchen or this year, would you like to try something more festive and different?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">How 'bout making some Bark! Yes, you heard right, I did say BARK!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Ok, so I'm crusin' the web and I come across a curious thing called Candy Cane Bark, sounds interesting so far; I check it out and find a recipe that is ~~ completely confusing!!! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Its on the Better Homes and Gardens site and coming from the US where they have different names for chocolate, apparently. I mean, 'chopped chocolate-flavor candy coating' and 'chopped vanilla-flavor candy coating' when what is meant is chocolate chips and white chocolate chips is just.... shake your head, you know what I mean!?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Officially a <span style="font-size: x-large;">'</span>Candy Coatin<span style="font-size: x-large;">g'</span> is a general term used for a variety of products like white chocolate, almond bark, confectioner's or ??summer coating?? Seriously! I wou<span style="font-size: x-large;">ld have been scratching my head for months over that one</span>. <span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span>ts usually available to purchase in 1 or 2 pound packages or in blocks in places like the Bulk Store. I am assuming it can also be dipping chocolate pieces. Its a special type of chocolate because it doesn't involve 'tempering', a process used to prevent real chocolate from developing speckles and grey streaks as it hardens. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Well, after I got that one figured out I went to take a look at the recipes and the different varieties of Bark make for a very simple and very pretty Christmas treat, ornament, showpiece and snack. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Examples: </span><br />
<img alt="Candy Cane Bark" class="photo" height="400" src="http://www.recipe.com/images/candy-cane-bark-R091992-ss.jpg" title="The More Unusual, The Better ~ I Say!" width="400" /> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Candy Cane Bark!</span><br />
<img alt="Candy Crunch White Bark" height="333" src="http://www.recipe.com/images/candy-crunch-white-bark-39233-l.jpg" title="The More Unusual, The Better ~ I Say!" width="400" /><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Candy Crunch White Bark!</span><br />
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<img alt="Santa's Delight Peppermint Bark" height="400" src="http://www.recipe.com/images/santas-delight-peppermint-bark-34330-l.jpg" title="The More Unusual, The Better ~ I Say!" width="400" /><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Santa's Delight Peppermint Bark</span><br />
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<img alt="Lemon Drop Bark" height="400" src="http://www.recipe.com/images/lemon-drop-bark-R125759-l.jpg" title="The More Unusual, The Better ~ I Say!" width="400" /><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Lemon Drop Bark!</span><br />
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THE OFFICIAL
VERSION -- Candy coating is a general term used for a variety of
products. It's sometimes called white chocolate, almond bark,
confectioner's coating, or summer coating and is available in 2-pound
packages and in blocks or round disks wherever candy-making supplies are
sold. The coating comes in vanilla, chocolate, and butterscotch
flavors.It's used for candy dipping because it doesn't require
"tempering," which is a process candy makers use to prevent real
chocolate from developing speckles or gray streaks as it hardens.</div>
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THE OFFICIAL
VERSION -- Candy coating is a general term used for a variety of
products. It's sometimes called white chocolate, almond bark,
confectioner's coating, or summer coating and is available in 2-pound
packages and in blocks or round disks wherever candy-making supplies are
sold. The coating comes in vanilla, chocolate, and butterscotch
flavors.It's used for candy dipping because it doesn't require
"tempering," which is a process candy makers use to prevent real
chocolate from developing speckles or gray streaks as it hardens.</div>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">If I may; </span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Candy <span style="color: white;">Cane</span> Bark</span></b></u></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;"> </span> </span>Recipe from
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="summary">"A
wonderful Christmas gift from the kitchen, this chocolate and
peppermint candy is simply delicious. For easy cleanup, line the baking
sheet with foil." (quote)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Servings:</b>
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<span class="servingsize">Makes 1-1/4 pounds.</span>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> Prep Time:</b>
<span class="preptime"><span class="value-title" title="PT25M"></span> 25 mins</span></span>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Total Time:</b>
<span class="duration"><span class="value-title" title="PT55M"></span> 55 mins</span></span>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Related Categories:</b>
<a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://www.recipe.com/recipes/desserts/candy/" title="/recipes/desserts/candy/">Candy</a>, <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://www.recipe.com/recipes/desserts/candy/chocolate-candy/" title="/recipes/desserts/candy/chocolate-candy/">Chocolate Candy</a>, <a data-ls-seen="1" href="http://www.recipe.com/recipes/christmas/desserts/candy/" title="/recipes/christmas/desserts/candy/">Christmas Candy</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">6
ounces chopped chocolate-flavor candy coating (<b>Chocolate chips or dipping chocolate</b>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">3
ounces chopped milk chocolate bar
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">6
ounces chopped vanilla-flavor candy coating (<b>White Chocolate chips or dipping chocolate</b>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">3
ounces chopped white chocolate baking squares
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">1/4
cup crushed peppermint candy canes</span></div>
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Line a large baking sheet with foil. In a small, heavy saucepan melt chocolate-flavor<span style="font-size: x-large;"> candy coating </span>and milk chocolate bar stirring over low heat until smooth. Pour onto
baking sheet and spread into a 10x8-inch rectangle; set aside.</span></div>
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In another small, heavy saucepan, melt vanilla-flavor candy coating<a class="r_lapi" data-ls-seen="1" href="http://www.recipe.com/topics/list/candy-coating.htm"></a> and white chocolate baking squares, stirring over low heat until smooth.</span></div>
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Slowly pour white mixture over chocolate mixture
on baking sheet. With a thin spatula swirl white mixture into
chocolate mixture. Shake baking sheet gently for even thickness.</span></div>
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Sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Chill 30
minutes or until firm. Use foil to lift candy from baking sheet; break
candy into pieces. Makes 1-1/4 pounds.<span class="instructions"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="instructions">Layer pieces between waxed paper in an airtight
container and cover. Store in refrigerator up to 3 days. Serve at room
temperature<span style="font-size: x-large;">. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">If you're wondering what this will do to your diet: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Nutrition information ~~ Percent Daily Values are based on a
2,000 calorie diet<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span>Per serving: Calories 55, Total Fat 3
g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 0 g,
Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. (<span style="font-size: x-large;">quote)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />I will post the other recipes soon. Tis the Season to enjoy or at least the month until January's new diet starts! </span></div>
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