One of the last of a dying breed

Lemon-Drizzle Loaf

Tue Jun 9, 2009 3:59 PM EDT

3/4 c unsalted butter 1 1/4 c sugar 1 3/4 c self-rising flour 3 eggs, beaten 1/2 c whole milk grated rind of 2 lemons topping: juice from the 2 lemons grated rind of 1 lemon 3/4 c sugar

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entertainment, home, gardening, baking, lemon-cake, lemon-loaf

Swiss Enchiladas

Mon May 4, 2009 1:13 PM EDT

1 whole chicken, cut up 3 chicken bouillon cubes 10 tortillas (flour) 1 lb. Swiss cheese 1 pt. cream 1 sm. can tomato sauce 1 onion small bunch of cilantro 14oz. can diced green chilis Mexican seasoning (optional)

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food, chicken, mexican, eating, cooking, home-garden, enchilada

Banana Cake with Pecan Crumb Topping

Tue Nov 11, 2008 5:59 PM EST

I found this twist on one of my old favorites so I though I would try it. Believe me, it's worth it!!! Pecan-Crumb Topping 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, cold

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food, home, holiday, gift, cooking, baking, pastry, home-garden

A Colonoscopy Journal

Fri Oct 10, 2008 4:22 PM EDT

Dave Barry If you've had one you'll understand and if you haven't, your time is coming. This is from newshound Dave Barry's colonoscopy journal:

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entertainment, humor, colonoscopy

Hémáhkâse (Buffalo Chips) Cookies

Wed Oct 8, 2008 5:46 PM EDT

OK, I know you just read that and thought, "you gotta be freakin' kiddin' me! I ain't eatin' anything that sounds like that." Let me tell you, this is one cookie that tough to beat. I like things with texture. Soft cookies just don't do it for me.

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home, cookie, cooking, kitchen, baking, home-garden

God Ain't Mad At Ya...

Sat Oct 4, 2008 2:25 AM EDT

SAINTS HAD THEIR HEADS BOWED DOWN IN SHAME WHILE PRAYING FOR THE CHURCH, I SAW A VISION (Joel 2:17) OF HUNDREDS, THOUSANDS AND THEN MILLIONS OF SAINTS WHO HAD THEIR HEADS BOWED down...as if in shame.

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religion, revival, gospel, chirstianity, charasmatic

Cajun Jokes (part 5)

Sat Oct 4, 2008 2:04 AM EDT

Boudreaux died and was on his way down to Hell. In anticipation, the Devil turned up the thermostat to make it extra warm for Boudreaux. When Boudreaux arrived, the Devil asked, "Hey Boudreaux, how do you like the heat down here?" Boudreaux says, "Mais, it's just fine.

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entertainment, humor, satire, jokes, cajun

Cajun Jokes (part 4)

Sat Oct 4, 2008 1:57 AM EDT

Cajun 12 days of Christmas........ Day 1 Dear Emile, Thanks for da bird in the Pear tree. I fixed it las night with dirty rice an it was delicious. I doan tink the Pear tree would grow in de swamp, so I swapped it for a Satsuma.

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humor, satire, jokes, cajun

Cajun Jokes (part 3)

Sat Oct 4, 2008 1:45 AM EDT

You know you are from Louisiana if... * The crawdad mounds in your front yard have overtaken the grass. * You greet people with "Howzyamomma'an'dem?" and hear back "Dey fine!" * Every so often, you have waterfront property.

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humor, satire, jokes, cajun

Cajun Jokes (part 2)

Thu Oct 2, 2008 2:13 PM EDT

Boudreaux was Fishing Boudreaux was on the water for his weekly fishing trip. He began his day with an 8-pound bass on the first cast and a 7-pounder on the second. On the third cast he had just caught his first ever bass over 11 pounds when his cell phone rang.

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humor, jokes, cajun

OK... Cajun Jokes (part 1)

Thu Oct 2, 2008 1:51 PM EDT

THE BOTTLE OF WINE

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humor, jokes, cajun

Jambalaya, Crawfish Pie & File` Gumbo

Sun Sep 28, 2008 3:55 PM EDT

The history of the Cajun people is a bittersweet tale that started in 17th century Canada. A group of French settlers colonized land in the area now known as the Maritime Provinces of Canada.

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entertainment, food, shrimp, french, cuisine, gourmet, crawfish, cajun, gumbo, creole

The BEST Quick and Easy Tortellini

Thu Sep 25, 2008 5:15 PM EDT

I know there are purists that will roll their eyes, make faces and yacking noises at this but please, PLEASE try it before yo set your resolve that it's just "from a jar" and not the real thing.

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chef, cooking, dining, cuisine, italian-food, home-garden

The Incredible, Edible Eggplant

Sun Sep 21, 2008 5:06 PM EDT

Sometimes while I'm shopping I like to get reacquainted with foods that I've had previous encounters with. Some were positive and productive encounters and others were, well, lets just say less productive. My first experience with eggplant was almost disastrous.

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food, home, italian, traditional, home-garden, eggplant

Paul's System of Truth

Sat Sep 20, 2008 5:19 PM EDT

I want to begin this teaching by giving you some types and shadows of Benjamin. We use types and shadows to illustrate the truth's that we are talking about. It is difficult to grasp spiritual truths without pictures.

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education

Texas

Tue Sep 16, 2008 6:58 PM EDT

this was sent to me in an e-mail... enjoy!

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entertainment, texas, lifestyles

Gentle Thoughts For Today

Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:46 PM EDT

This was sent to me today in an e-mail. It's time for some light-hearted fun in the shadow of all the finger pointing and mud slinging in the political realm... enjoy! Birds of a feather flock together and crap on your car.

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entertainment, humor, satire

8 Random Facts About IronHorse

Mon Sep 1, 2008 1:48 PM EDT

First the rules: 1. Post these rules before you give the facts. 2. Players start with eight random facts/habits about themselves. 3. People who are tagged need to write their own blog about their eight things and post these rules. 4.

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meta, 8-things

Obama's Citizenship.......Ooops!

Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:16 AM EDT

If this is true, the sideshow should prove to be very interesting... According to Pat Shannan, (assistant editor, American Free Press, July 7, 2008) it now appears that Barack Obama is constitutionally ineligible for the office of president.

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Story Of The Arrow Boy (Southern Cheyenne)

Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:17 PM EDT

Arrow Boy, the wonderful boy, gives a magic performance still enacted during Sioux Yuwipi ceremonies, in which the medicine man is tied up with a rawhide thong and covered with a star blanket (formerly a buffalo robe) while eerie lights flicker and invisible rattles and strange v …

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Story Of The Buffalo Woman (Caddo)

Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:14 PM EDT

Snow Bird, the Caddo medicine man, had a handsome son. When the boy was old enough to be given a man's name, Snow Bird called him Braveness because of his courage as a hunter.

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The Sacred Pipe Of The T'salagi (Cherokee)

Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:51 PM EDT

Most all Nations have stories about the 'Sacred Pipe'. What many people refer to it as The Peace Pipe. Which is an incorrect Hollywood thought shown in the old west movies and cartoons. The Sacred pipe is to the Native Americans as the cross is to christian cultures.

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The Origin Of The Buffalo (Southern Cheyenne)

Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:14 PM EDT

Long ago, a tribe of Cheyenne hunters lived at the head of a rushing stream, which eventually emptied into a large cave. Because of the great need for a new food supply for his people, the Chief called a council meeting.

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Man With Fake Gun Shot For Threatening Cop

Thu Aug 7, 2008 12:01 PM EDT

A man shot by a plainclothes Richmond police detective in Chesterfield County had approached the officer in a "confrontational manner" armed with a box cutter and a cigarette lighter resembling a pistol, authorities said yesterday.

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Cop Killer Defense Claims "Lawful Justification"

Thu Aug 7, 2008 11:40 AM EDT

A man charged in the shooting death of a plainclothes police officer two years ago went on trial Monday, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.

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Comments & Feedback

Hi, Sarge! Good to see your post today, although I hope you'll get by some better threads...wouldn't want to scare you back off. Just wanted to leave my regards and tell you I am glad to see you back.
— EllieP

Thank you for the invitation to join your friend's list Sarge. I consider it an honor! I know you have a thankless job sometimes so let me reassure you that most of us are very appreciative of your service!
— KyanaBelle