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  Cream together: 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs Then add: 1 1/2 cups flour 2/3 cups cocoa 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking powder  1/4 baking soda 1 tsp vanilla 2 tsp cherry juice  1 maraschino cherry per cookie Use 1" cookie scoop or roll into balls, put one cherry on top & bake 10 minutes. I think I officially have a new favorite cookie.

I technically should be embarrassed because I saw the Clydesdales were going to be at my United Supermarket. I wasn't sure what to expect but, like an excited little kid, I went to see.  We had to stand in line for a few minutes & then we got our picture made.  Today, there was one handsome guy but at the football game on Saturday, they'll have a  team hitched up.  Sadly, I'm not going to the game.   The Budweiser Clydesdales are an American icon and one of the world’s most recognized brand symbols. Beginning this summer, they are traveling to communities across the country to military events and venues in support of Anheuser-Busch’s partnership with Folds of Honor. Through its scholarship program, Folds of Honor ensures that families of fallen or disabled U.S. service members and families of first responders receive educational opportunities and support. Horses chosen for the Budweiser Clydesdale hitch must be at least three years of age, stand approxi...

Art Deco Mailbox (Letter Box) French Building, 551 Fifth Avenue, NYC, 1927 by Sloan and Robertson and H. Douglas Ives. Entrance door in Art Nouveau House on Rue du Lac,6. Brussels   ALOHA” PRIVATE HOUSE, Art Deco Revival from 1920s, Melbourne, Australia Dalcrombie House, Olinda,Victoria, Austrailia Car is 1937 Cord 812 Westchester Sedan   Lopez Boathouse, 1936, Iloilo City, Philippines Robert Hosmer Morse House, Lake Forest, IL Art Nouveau Building, Cannes, France 1930's Moon Lamp   Just a beautiful green clock.. Spiral Staircase Glass House Peacock Gate, 4 Seasons, Budapest,Hungary Front door in a building in Prague

This post will be endless.  I'll be updating... Daddy was born in 1914, the second oldest of 6 kids. My Uncle Raymond was first, in 1912.  Then Uncle Dub, Aunt Dorothy, Uncle Jiggs & Aunt Allene.  Their dad died in 1924, in a fire. My grand parents lived on a share farm & my Granny didn't work or drive.  They moved in with one of my granddads uncle but all of the boys had to leave school early to support their family. My Uncle Raymond was the oldest son, caring for a widowed mother & did not go to WWII.  All 3 of the others did.  Uncle never married & cared for his mom til she passed away. He was 74 when she died. He was always a lovable old grump but he never got to have his own life so I get it. To be fair, all the siblings contributed to Granny's care. My dad would tell you he was a farmer from 1931-1932. He was a cow man.  He started cowboying at 17, working for several ranches. He did that solely til he got drafted in 1942. He said...

 

 

We ask your blessing, Lord, on this gathering We whom you’ve already blessed so lavishly, With friendship, health,children,,comfort & love If we knew nothing of your works except for the faces around this table, Our feeling of gratitude would far exceed our power to express it. For loved ones near & far we ask your protection. We humbly honor you on this the day of your miracle We are ever mindful & thankful that every day we live w e’ll somehow be surprised by Grace. 

So 23 years ago I was at work & our office went oddly silent. My friend Jason came in & told us about the 1st plane. Our entire office was in break room, watching TV when 2nd plane hit. We were stunned. The rest of the day, the rest of week is kind of a blur. It was heartbreaking but in the days that followed we saw a unity & patriotism in this country that sadly we may never see again. In spite of today's canvas, we are still the best country in the world. We went to NYC in September of 2019 & visited ground zero. It was eerie & everyone around was very respectful. The only other time I had that feeling was at Pearl Harbor. I could feel the souls in both places.

  This is my Butter Pecan Bundt cake that I made today.  I'm not posting the recipe because while it's tastes good the recipe is not worth the trouble.  It's not something I'll make again.  Here are this cake's facts: 1. The recipe is just weird.  Starts off like a normal cake, then had me adding milk & vanilla in the middle of the flour adds & then sour cream.  I followed exactly but it could have been done easier. 2. Cake is pretty dry, expecially for a cake with 4 eggs, milk & sour cream.  Recipe says to cook 60-70 minutes. I cooked 60, too much apparently.  Doesn't matter...won't make again. 3. This is my 2nd Bundt cake I've made in the last of months & they came out perfect.  I'm so proud.  I love Baker's Joy.  I might be ready for a fancy Bundt pan.  Next year. 4. My first glaze didn't work.  I know what I did wrong now. 5. I toasted pecans for the first time ever. 6. I'm unclear how exactly my kitche...

Actor James Darren died yesterday. He was born in Philadelphia in 1936 & was part of the "Philly" teens that emerged in the 1950s. He did some acting, some singing, later some directing. He wasn't a superstar but he did ok in Hollywood.  I don't remember reading about tantrums or scandals.  Just a working guy. I first remember him as 'Moondoggie' in 'Gidget'.  He was the college surfer dude who fell in love with Sandra Dee.  It wasn't Shakespeare but it was fun. He was dreamy.😍 Later he was in a series called 'Time Tunnel'.  I didn't watch that one. He came in the last 3 seasons of 'TJ Hooker' & was the best thing on the show.  He did some one shot things til he retired in 2017. In a show called 'One Day At a Time', mom Nanette Fabrey met him on a cruise & brought him home.  I could see bring him home. Even then he was dreamy. 😍 He was even immortalized on 'Flintstones' as singer 'James Darrock...

  I've been watching the Food Network cooking baking championship & have saved a ton of recipes to try someday.   Today is Cherry Almond Cookie Day! 1 jar maraschino cherries, 10 oz, chopped up. Save juice 1 stick of unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cups sugar 1/4 cups brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp almond extract 2 tsp cherry juice 1 tsp vinegar 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 3/4 cups of flour  Cream butter & sugars. mix in egg, almond extract, cherry juice & vinegar. Sprinkle salt & soda over dough. Not sure what this step is about but I did it anyway.  Mix in flour till all combined, stir in cherries. Bake at 350 for 12 minutes.