Women Safety Tips: Be Informed About Your Date

I read this article "Man Steals Woman's Car on First Date" over the weekend and the first thing that came to mind after reading this was, she must of been really desperate for a date because she didn't even know the guy's name before she accepted a date with him. She only knew him by a nickname. Is that the only name he gave her or did she even ask for his first and last name?To me it's just

Sponge cake recipe: 22nd Vintage Recipe Thursday

Vintage Recipe Thursday is meant to preserve your own original vintage family recipes, or out-of-print, copyright-free recipes from old cookbooks, magazines, newspapers. You're invited! Get the details by clicking to the Vintage Recipe Thursday Homepage. I post recipes from the Searchlight Recipe Book, first published in 1931. My 16th printing is from 1943. What will you post?***************

Julia Child's Mousse au Chocolat or Chocolate Mousse

With so many people rediscovering Julia Child, or discovering her for the first time, with the help of the movie Julie & Julia, and Julie Powell's book by the same name, I thought it would be fun to save room for a Julia Child dessert.Today, I'm sharing her Mousse au Chocolat or Chocolate Mousse. It's all over the Internet, including on well-respected sites, likely a recipe used by the publisher

Congratulations to the 5 winners of Julie & Julia!

Congratulations to the 5 winners ofJulie & Juliaby Julie PowellKellie @ Byte SizeReenie @ Cinnamon Spice and Everything NiceMelody @ Cheat Day CafeBec @ What's for Meat?Melissa @ Frugal CreativityThanks to Hachette Book Group, for this great giveaway!Title: Julie & JuliaAuthor: Julie PowellAuthor's original blog: The Julie/Julia ProjectAuthor's current blog: What Could Happen?Publisher: Hachette

Friday's Happy Hour Drink: Raspberry Lemoncello

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Gold cake recipe -- 21st. Vintage Recipe Thursday

Vintage Recipe Thursday is meant to preserve your own original vintage family recipes, or out-of-print, copyright-free recipes from old cookbooks, magazines, newspapers. You're invited! Get the details by clicking to the Vintage Recipe Thursday Homepage. I post recipes from the Searchlight Recipe Book, first published in 1931. My 16th printing is from 1943. What will you post?***************

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Do you Save Room for Dessert?

It's time for me to host Save Room for Dessert at The Krazy Kitchen. Don't miss out on the Brown Sugar Cookies recipe I posted there, and join us with your own delicious dessert recipes.

Fashion for Day or Night: Drape Neck Tank

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Washington Monument! Laus Deo!

This is another great one sent to me by Angie (Love the Prim Look 2)!

Laus Deo!

One detail that is never mentioned is that in Washington , D.C. There can never be a building of greater height than the Washington Monument . With all the uproar about removing the ten commandments, etc., this is worth a moment or two of your time. I was not aware of this amazing historical information.

On the aluminum cap, atop the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. , are displayed two words: Laus Deo.

No one can see these words. In fact, most visitors to the monument are totally unaware they are even there and for that matter, probably couldn't care less.

Once you know Laus Deo's history , you will want to share this with everyone you know. These words have been there for many years; they are 555 feet, 5.125 inches high, perched atop the monument, facing skyward to the Father of our nation, overlooking the 69 square miles which comprise the District of Columbia, capital of the United States of America.

Laus Deo! Two seemingly insignificant, unnoticed words. Out of sight and, one might think, out of mind, but very meaningfully placed at the highest point over what is the most powerful city in the most successful nation in the world.

So, what do those two words, in Latin, composed of just four syllables and only seven letters, possibly mean? Very simply,
They say " Praise be to God!"

Though construction of this giant obelisk began in 1848, when James Polk was President of the United States , it was not until 1888 that the monument was inaugurated and opened to the public. It took twenty-five years to finally cap the memorial with a tribute to the Father of our nation, Laus Deo. "Praise be to God!"

From atop this magnificent granite and marble structure, visitors may take in the beautiful panoramic view of the city with its division into four major segments. From that vantage point, one can also easily see the original plan of the designer, Pierre Charles l'Enfant...a perfect cross imposed upon the landscape, with the White House to the north. The Jefferson Memorial is to the south, the Capitol to the east and the Lincoln Memorial to the west.

A cross you ask? Why a cross? What about separation of church and state? Yes, a cross; separation of church and state was not, is not, in the Constitution. So, read on. How interesting and, no doubt, intended to carry a profound meaning for those who bother to notice.

Praise be to God! Within the monument itself are 898 steps and 50 landings. As one climbs the steps and pauses at the landings the memorial stones share a message.
On the 12th Landing is a prayer offered by the City of Baltimore;
On the 20th is a memorial presented by some Chinese Christians;
On the 24th a presentation made by Sunday School children from New York and Philadelphia quoting Proverbs 10:7, Luke 18:16 and Proverbs 22:6.. Praise be to God!

When the cornerstone of the Washington Monument was laid on July 4th, 1848 deposited within it were many items including the Holy Bible presented by the Bible Society. Praise be to God! Such was the discipline, the moral direction, and the spiritual mood given by the founder and first President of our unique democracy "One Nation, Under God."

I am awed by Washington 's prayer for America Have you ever read it? Well, now is your unique opportunity, so read on!

"Almighty God; We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large. And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our supplication, we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."

Laus Deo!
When one stops to observe the inscriptions found in public places all over our nation's capitol, he or she will easily find the signature of God, as it is unmistakably inscribed everywhere you look. You may forget the width and height of "Laus Deo ", its location, or the architects but no one who reads this will be able to forget its meaning, or these words: "Unless the Lord builds the house its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain." (Psalm 127: 1)

Birthday fun! Your age by chocolate math!

This is FUN!!I'm celebrating a birthday this week, and just happened to find this fun little game -- Your Age by Chocolate Math! -- over at Grampy and You. So have fun with me, and let's all play along. :-)Don’t tell me your age; you might tell a falsehood anyway-but the Hershey Man will know YOUR AGE BY CHOCOLATE MATH!This is pretty neat.DON’T CHEAT BY SCROLLING DOWN FIRST!It takes less than a

BANK ACCOUNT!!!

BANK ACCOUNT!!!

This is AWESOME ... something we should all remember and thanks to Angie-Lovetheprimlook for sending it to me!!

A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man, who is fully dressed each

morning by eight o'clock, with his hair fashionably combed and shaved

perfectly, even though he is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today.

His wife of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After

many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, he smiled

sweetly when told his room was ready..

As he maneuvered his walker to the elevator, I provided a visual description

of his tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been hung on his window.

I love it,' he stated with the enthusiasm of an eight-year-old having just

been presented with a new puppy.

Mr. Jones, you haven't seen the room; just wait.'

'That doesn't have anything to do with it,' he replied.

Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time.

Whether I like my room or not doesn't depend on how the furniture is

arranged .... it's how I arrange my mind. I already decided to love it.

'It's a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice;

I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the

parts of my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful

for the ones that do.

Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open, I'll focus on the new day

and all the happy memories I've stored away.. Just for this time in my life.

Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw from what you've put in.

So, my advice to you would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank

account of memories!

Thank you for your part in filling my Memory Bank.

I am still depositing.

'Remember the five simple rules to be happy:

1. Free your heart from hatred.

2. Free your mind from worries..

3. Live simply.

4. Give more.

5. Expect less.

Pass this message to 7 people except me.
Have a nice day, unless you already have other plans.

Joe Jonas = Great PR for the Special Olympics

In this day in age, where young celebrities are in the news mostly for the scandal of the day or week, it's nice to hear that Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers was helping to raise funds and promote the Special Olympics with his Joe Jonas IWin Fun Run that will benefit the Jonas Brothers' Change for the Children Foundation. The event was held today in San Antonio, TX.I have a family member who has

Honey bars recipe - 20th Vintage Recipe Thursday

Vintage Recipe Thursday is meant to preserve your own original vintage family recipes, or out-of-print, copyright-free recipes from old cookbooks, magazines, newspapers. You're invited! Get the details by clicking to the Vintage Recipe Thursday Homepage. I post recipes from the Searchlight Recipe Book, first published in 1931. My 16th printing is from 1943. What will you post?***************

Chicken & Corn Bread Bake, Over-the-Top Mac & Cheese, Greek Pasta Bake!!!

Well I actually lost 1 pound on my vacation last week....Must of been all the hiking and such...

Minnesota sweet corn is here now and it is the best in the world,( My mother was born, raised & died in Waco, Texas and if she said it was the best, then I know it is) so I might gain a few pounds next week...Enjoy the recipes!!!

Chicken 'n' Corn Bread Bake
Serves 8

Here's southern comfort food at its best! This casserole is delicious made with chicken or turkey. You can make this in a slow cooker very easily-mix all ingredients-cook on high in a greased slow cooker for 45 minutes, then turn to low and cook for 4 hours. Great on Sundays-it's ready when you get home from church!

Ingredients:
2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4-1/2 cups corn bread stuffing mix, divided
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) sour cream
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Directions:
In a large saucepan, combine the broth, onion, celery and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in 4 cups stuffing mix.
Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with chicken. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, soup and green onions. Spread over chicken. Sprinkle with remaining stuffing mix; dot with butter.
Bake, uncovered, for 325° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Over-the-Top Mac 'n' Cheese
Serves 7

This delicious dish is the ultimate comfort food. A blend of five cheeses, it makes a beautiful entree or a special side.

Ingredients:
1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
2 ounces Muenster cheese, shredded
1/2 cup each shredded mild cheddar, sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the Muenster, mild cheddar, sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses; set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in the cream, eggs, process cheese, seasoned salt, pepper and 1-1/2 cups of the cheese mixture. Drain pasta; add to the cheese sauce and stir to coat.
Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture and dot with remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Greek Pasta Bake
Serves 8

I've brought this hot dish to potlucks and it received rave reviews. There's never a crumb left. Best of all, it's a simple, healthy and hearty supper made with easy to find ingredients.

Ingredients:
1 package (13-1/4 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta
4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, tomato sauce, tomatoes, spinach, olives, onion, green pepper, basil and oregano.
Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Do you save room for dessert?It's time to head over to the Krazy Kitchen where I host Save Room for Dessert Wednesday!Today I have a delicious black walnut cookie recipe waiting for you at the Krazy Kitchen, and I hope you'll join me and the other bloggers by participating with your own dessert recipes each Wednesday.Don't forget those tried-and-true family recipes for Vintage Recipe Thursday,

PEACH COBBLER, CRUNCHY ASIAN SALAD, THAI CHICKEN & RAINEY LAKE TRIP!!!

Went to Rainey Lake in the Voyagers National Park last week...It was a 6 hour drive from Faribault, MN to International Falls MN...We rented a houseboat, that sleep 8...My son John, his daughter & son, my daughter Cathy, my neighbors, John & Lori and John's friend Sally & daughter...We had a beautiful camp site, caught lots of big walleyes...Had to release them tho as there is a slot limit on Rainey Lake...You can't keep any over 17" to 28" and you get to keep 1 walleye over 28"....The largest one we caught was 27-1/4" and had to release it....They also forgot to take the camera that time...Saw lots of bald eagles and some beautiful scenery...

Picture of some of my family:
My daughter in law Gay, sons Pat, John & Matt (Gays husband) daughter Ellen and me..We were celebrating Ellen's graduation from collage (She will be 48 in November).....

PEACH COBBLER

Cobbler like mom used to make – now healthified for more health-conscious times. You’ll feel just peachy!

Substitution:
If fresh peaches are available, use 4 cups sliced peeled peaches instead of the canned peaches. Or, you can use a 16-oz bag of frozen sliced peaches, thawed.
Did You Know?
The lemon juice used in this recipe adds a little sparkle that perks up the peach flavor.

Ingredients:
1 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
3 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 cup sugar
1 can (29 oz) peach slices in light syrup, drained
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Vanilla reduced-fat ice cream, if desired

Directions:
Heat oven to 375°F. In ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, stir Bisquick mix and cinnamon. Stir in milk and oil with wire whisk or fork until blended.

In medium bowl, mix sugar, peaches and lemon juice. Spoon over batter in baking dish.

Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand about 20 minutes before serving. Serve warm with ice cream.

CRUNCHY ASIAN SALAD

Variation:
Turn this into a delicious main dish salad by adding shredded cooked chicken.
The ramen noodles will be crisp if the salad is served right after making it, but will soften if the salad is stored.

Dressing Ingredients:
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Salad Ingredients:
1 package (3 oz) ramen noodle soup mix (any flavor)
1 bag (16 oz) coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup sliced almonds (2 oz)or roasted peanuts
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1x1/8-inch strips
2 seedless oranges, peeled, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)or use canned Mandarin oranges
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh baby spinach leaves

In large bowl, beat dressing ingredients with wire whisk until sugar is dissolved and mixture is well blended.

Break up ramen noodles in bag before opening. Discard seasoning packet from soup package. Add noodles and all remaining salad ingredients except oranges and spinach to dressing; toss to mix well. Stir in oranges and spinach. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 8 hours!

THAI CHICKEN WITH BASIL

Get authentic Thai flavor in only 20 minutes. Fish sauce, chiles, fresh basil, fresh mint and peanuts give this dish exotic flavor.

Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
1 tablespoon canola or soybean oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 red or green jalapeño chiles, seeded, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fish sauce or reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, if desired

Directions:
Cut each chicken breast into 4 pieces.
Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray. Add oil; heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, garlic and chilies in oil 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Stir in fish sauce and sugar. Sprinkle with basil, mint and peanuts!

Beauty Pick: Kerastase Noctogenist Serum Nuit

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Prize-Winning Baked Caramel Custard Recipe -- 19th Vintage Recipe Thursday

Vintage Recipe Thursday is meant to preserve your own original vintage family recipes, or out-of-print, copyright-free recipes from old cookbooks, magazines, newspapers. You're invited! Get the details by clicking to the Vintage Recipe Thursday Homepage. I post recipes from the Searchlight Recipe Book, first published in 1931. My 16th printing is from 1943. What will you post?***************

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