Good To Go - Update

Well folks, it has been a week since talking to Kelly at Good to go 520.org and oh my, still no action on my account event though according to Phyllis on Monday and Eric today, I had a Heat ticket on my account which means FAST reply and action. Hmm, it was issued last Friday and nothing. What the heck? They double dinged my account in less than a second. But to give me back a credit has now taken 10 days and counting! Go figure.

Some Favorite Foods

Last night I had a light dinner, or was it? I have a childhood favorite and that is Graham Crackers with peanut butter and then topped with pickles. But not just any pickles folks. I happen to just love bread & butter pickles. Bubbies makes a pickle that cannot be beat. If you are like me, these pickles bring back memories of childhood. What a great taste and oh how I remember coming home from school and enjoying some of these treats. To say I am a Mac & Cheese fan would be an under statement to be sure. Heck I have not one but at least two or three books on the topic. There are stories that still swirl about Patti LaBelle's "Over the Rainbow's" Mac & Cheese. It is really going to the moon and then some. I have made it fro friends and Super Bowl parties. She has even been on Oprah to promote it. Here is the recipe for Over-the-Rainbow Macaroni and Cheese created by Patti LaBelle.

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound elbow macaroni 8 tablespoons (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Muenster cheese 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mild Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack 2 cups half-and-half 1 cup (8 ounces) Velveeta , cut into small cubes 2 large eggs , lightly beaten 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a deep 2 1/2-quart casserole. Bring the large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the oil, then the elbow macaroni, and cook until the macaroni is just tender, about 7 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain well. Return to the cooking pot. In a small saucepan, melt eight tablespoons of the butter. Stir into the macaroni. In a large bowl, mix the Muenster, mild and sharp Cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses. To the macaroni, add the half-and-half, 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese, the cubed Velveeta, and the eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the buttered casserole. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese and dot with the remaining one tablespoon of butter. Bake until it's bubbling around the edges, about 35 minutes. Serve hot. And do enjoy. But then it is time for dessert. And oh do we love our desserts don't we? But with spring, we want something a little lighter. Finally, here is my favorite treat to cap off a day of favorites. My favorite aunt, dearly departed Aunt Val, used to make these by the pan full and they were so good. Oh my. Lemon Squares are a thing of beauty to be sure. I am so glad to have had them from the loving hands of family. How often do I see them available in bakery cases and they are like leaking syrup and just not good. The powdered sugar on top just makes them a kind of messy dessert to show the world that yes indeed I am going to enjoy. Make no excuse, just take a few and go enjoy. You will so be happy that you did.

Peaks and Valleys

One look at this picture of Sandy's grandson sent all the negative of the day out the window. And yes, it was a pretty shitty day. This reminded me of a saying that my French teacher in high school shared: "Life is a series of peaks and valleys. Enjoy the view while at a peak in that you will soon be in a valley." The reverse is true too. When it gets crappy, know that a better moment is on the way. Have a good night!

A Month Ago...

As the saying goes: "A picture is worth a 1,000 words!"

Sunday Surprise

Went to visit Jodie and Rob. She had worked all day and he was suppose to rest. He did not. Had been doing laundry and working on the garden on the balcony. Arrived around 2ish as did Jodie and we had cocktails and played a round of the train game in the northern European region. I actually won! Then the two of them presented me with this over the top glass. Way too much fun and is will be used with much joy and laughter. And so goes another festive Sunday. Chicken Pita sandwiches and veggies. Jodie, you are so going to make me healthy.

I Am So Hiding...

Today the Sounders play in Qwest Field at 1:10pm and then the Mariner's are playing at 6:30pm tonight. Enough already!

Hello Friday, So Glad You Made It - Times Square is Born!

1904 U.S.A. Times Square - 8th April 1904 : Long Acre Square in Manhattan, New York, was renamed Times Square and ever New year's Eve become the center of the universe as the point where the New Year arrives.