About the Author

 This is my last page of "Cooking with Philosophy" Parts 1 through 4.

 My decision to write a book began in second grade and put on the bookshelf as I lived a life. My teacher, Mrs. Naramoore at Black Elementary School said "You have it in you to be a writer".
 In 1977, my diary was born, being a single parent of three girls, there was never a shortage of stories to write and I vowed to never write a harsh word towards anyone and I never did.
 Cooking is something I love to do and I do it well. I collected name brand pamphlets beginning in the 1970s until the Internet took over. Oddly but true, my Aunt Minnie passed away and left me her collection of pamphlets that ended where I started, without any idea she collected them too so now I have first editions
i.e. Karo Syrup, Jello, etc.
 Also, this book is on my bucket list. I suppose racing in the Iditorods is not possible or meeting Michael Jackson.
 My book is uploading to Kindle soon and you can purchase it in parts.
 Thanks to Twitter. Com for support and inspiration and the bonds we have formed

"My Mom cooked everything"...my four children

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The cover" The First Thanksgiving"

Mom's Five Cup Salad

April


1 c. canned Mandarin oranges, drained
1 c. crushed pineapple
1 c. sour cream
1 c. coconut
1 c. miniature marshmallows

Combine and mix well. Chill before serving.

There is a secret to this delightful recipe. Mom instructed me not to add those extra few oranges or marshmallows just because you have some extra. It throws the balance of taste off. She was right.
She holds the record for the best Potato Salad for a get together and this is right behind it.
For your next event requiring a dish, try this! A little goes a long way and the presentation is beautiful.

Thanks Mom for teaching me to enjoy Lawrence Welk. I still watch him.

What A Crock!

April


1 can mushrooms,chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 c. oleo
1 1/2 t. poultry seasoning
salt / pepper
2 c. chicken broth
1 16oz. box cornbread stuffing mix

In a skillet, saute mushrooms, mushrooms and onion in oleo until tender. Ass to stuffing mix in a large bowl. Add seasonings and broth, toss to mix. Pack tightly into a crock pot. Cover, cook on high one hour. Turn to low and cook thirty minutes.

This recipe is made on every holiday in my realm.

If children didn't ask questions, they would never know what grown ups know.

Hush Puppies

April

Saucer Magnolia aka: Tulip Tree, this is right out from Devins bedroom window

1 c. yellow cornmeal

1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1 egg, beaten
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. onion, chopped
dash garlic powder
oil for deep frying

 In a medium bowl, sift together cornmeal, flour, baking powder and seasonings. Mix well. Add the egg, milk, and onion, stir until just moistened. Heat oil. Drop batter by yablespoons into oil. Fry 2 1/2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serves 5.

Some kids are like ketchup bottles. You have to slap their bottoms a few times to get them moving.

Baked Lemon Pudding

April


3 T. shortening
1 1/8 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. milk
3 T. flour
3 eggs. separated
juice of 2 lemons

Cream shortening and sugar. Add yolks and lemon juice, mix well. Pour into a greased casserole dish. Set casserole dish in an oven proof pan full of hot water. Bake 45 minutes at 350*  Make a meringue if desired with the egg whites.

My eldest daughter Jody, loves this because it's pie without the shell.

A babysitter is a teenager you hire to let you stay up and play.

Cookie Crust

April 30, 1989


1 c. vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
3 T, sugar
1 t. orange zest
1/4 c. soft oleo

Combine and press into an 8" pie tin. Bake 7 minutes at 350*. Cool before filling.

An alarm clock is a device used for waking people up who don't have children.

Beef Brisket With Mushrooms

April


4lb. boneless beef brisket
1 onion, sliced
salt / pepper
2 T. flour blended with 1/4 c. cold water
1/4lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 T. oleo

Brown beef in its own fat in skillet. Add onion and seasonings. Cover and cook over low heat 1 hour. Skim fat from pan. Slice meat and return meat to pan liquid and simmer 2 hours. Stir flour water into pan liquid,cook until thickened. saute mushrooms in oleo, stir into gravy.

Among those things which are so simple that even a child can operate them are"parents".

Roasted Chicken

April


3lb. roasting chicken
1/2 lemon
2 T. oleo
1/2 t. thyme
1 3/4 c. water, divided
8 small new potatoes
2 T. flour
1/2 c. milk
1/2 t. poultry seasoning
celery tops from 1 bunch celery
1/2 t. paprika

Rub entire chicken with lemon. Stuff cavity with celery tops, then truss. In a dutch oven, brown oleo. Add chicken and brown well. Do not pierce skin!. Season. Add 3/4 c. of the water, potatoes cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove chicken and carve. Discard celery and skim fat from pan. Blend in flour and gradually stir in remaining water and milk. Cook until thickened and smooth Simmer 2 minutes. Serves 6.

This recipe is dated pre 1930, but beats any roast chicken method by far. Serve stuffed celery and lots of any fresh garden veggies.

The best gift a man can give his children is to love their Mother.

Brunch Cakes

April 27, 1990

2 c. baking/biscuit mix

1 T. sugar

1/2 c. milk

2/3 c. banana yogurt

'2 eggs

In a medium bowl, beat ingredients by hand or mixer until well blended. Batter will be thick. Lightly grease a skillet and heat. pour about 1/4 c. batter onto skillet and cook until edges are dry. Flip and cook until done. Makes 10 cakes.

My babysitter taped the wrong show so I am watching a show called "Twin Peaks." Oh well

An excerpt from my diary, 1977, April

I fixed this recipe and my littlest baby says "What kind of ketchup is this?" because I served her blueberry syrup..I love it, lol
 We are singing to Tommy James and the Shondells "Crystal Blue Persuasion"

Frozen Chocolate Pie

April 15, 1996...Caution: Contains raw eggs


1 9" cooked pie shell
1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. oleo, softened
6 sqs. semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1 t. vanilla
4 eggs
frozen whipped topping

In a small mixing bowl, blend powdered sugar and oleo on slow speed until fluffy. Blend in chocolate and vanilla. On high speed, beat eggs in, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour into pie shell.
Cover and freeze overnight. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving. Pile on topping.

My daughter Debbie loves chocolate pie. We all have a comfort food and this is hers. Personally, I do not care for raw eggs and if the pie is not eaten, I discard it, but I do enjoy trying various recipes for her and she is still alive.:)

Vegetable Beef Dinner Dumplings

April


1 1/2lb. ground beef
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1 can condensed vegetable soup
1 large potato, diced
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. celery, sliced
salt / pepper
2 c. baking/biscuit mix
2/3 c. milk

Brown beef and onion in a dutch oven. Drain. Stir in water and vegetables and soup. season to taste. Heat to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes. Stir biscuit mix with milk to form a soft dough. Drop by spoonfuls onto meat mixture. Cook, uncovered over lo heat 10 minutes. Cover and cook 10 minutes.
Serves 5

People have seasons too, I think. There is something steadfast about people who withstand the chilling winds of trouble, the storms that assail the heart and have the endurance and character for an April time.
Gladys Tabor

Herb and Wine Marinade

April 2, 1989


1 c. BBQ sauce
2 T. red wine
1 T. garlic powder
1/2 t. each: basil, oregano and lemon pepper

Combine, mix well and pour over your choice of meat. Cover and marinate over night. Drain, reserving liquid. Cook meat, brushing on sauce. Makes 1 cup.

I have used this on chicken and ham, very easy and good.

Since I prepared this, ham now has code dates. Ham will stay fresh 7 to 10 days after purchase. Wrap opened ham in plastic wrap, not foil to prevent discoloration. Avoid frying ham as color and flavor is reduced. Only store frozen ham up to 2 months. Not long ago due to my own ignorance, I let a nice bone-in ham spoil because I lacked knowledge on how to use it.

Barbecued Onions

April 20, 1990


1 medium onion, sliced
2 T. oil
3.4 c. BBQ sauce
3 T. vinegar
splash lemon juice

Saute onion in hot oil until just tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Great on burgers!.

This is easy to fix at the campsite, like today on a hot Sunday.Got home in time to watch "Life Goes On."

An excerpt from my diary, Sunday April 2, 1978 RIVERFEST

We just had the best day ever! Wichita River Festival was so fun. We participated in Easter Seals, ate from the world's largest Pizza, put money in the world's largest piggy bank, danced in the middle of street, ate a new health food called frozen yogurt,  and sat on the curb and had our dinner.

Baked Bass

April


6 T. oil
1 clove garlic
1 3lb. bass, with head
1 lemon, sliced
1/4 c. lemon juice
salt / pepper

In a 13" x 9" x 2" pan, add oil and place garlic in the middle. Heat in oven at 375* for 5 minutes, discard garlic. Leave head on bass until done. Turn bass in oil to coat. Place lemon in cavity. Sprinkle with lemon juice and salt and pepper. Bake 45 minutes or until flaky. Discard head.

My bass was caught in Mulvane, ks.3lb.! And cooked on a portable stove

A good architect can improve and old house by simply discussing the the price of a new one.

Nannas At Gramma's

April 27, 1994


4 sqs. semi sweet baking chocolate
2 T. milk
1 t. oleo
1 store bought graham cracker crust, or any flavor
1 large banana, sliced'2 C. milk
2 mall boxes pudding/pie mix, instant, any flavor, but I used vanilla
1 tub whipped topping

Melt chocolate, milk and oleo over lo heat until melted. Pour into crust and chill 1 hour. Pour milk into a large bowl. Add pudding mixes. Whip 1 minute and let stand 1 minute. Stir in half the tub of whipped topping. Serve.

My two toddlers here knew I had only 1 banana and I told them after dinner we would eat it and this was a big hit.
When Trai went home he wanted to come back and have "Nannas at Grammas."

Barney is on so I can balance my entire checking account.

About Jicama:

Cut a jicama in half from top to bottom on a cutting board. Place cut side down and cut off brown skin.

Butterscotch Cookies

April


1/2 c. oleo, softened
1 c. light brown sugar
1 egg
1 t. vanilla
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 t. baking soda
1/4 t. orange peel, optional

Cream oleo and sugar. Add egg and vanilla. Stir in remaining ingredients. On waxed paper, form dough into a log. Chill 2 hours. Slice and bake on an ungreased cookie sheet in a 350*. oven for 8 minutes.
Makes 3 dozen.

If you really want to save money here's a good popcorn tip. Buy bulk kernels. Heat 3 T. oil in a heavy pan with a domed lid. Heat oil until a kernel pops. Pour 1/3 cup popcorn or enough the pan one kernel deep. Shake until popping stops. Pour in a bowl and season. Do not use crock spread as they have to much water content. Use only oleo or butter.

Carmel Corn

April


1 c. oleo
2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. corn syrup
1 t. salt
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. vanilla
6 qts. popped corn

Combine oleo, corn syrup, salt, vanilla and brown sugar in a 2 qt. saucepan.\boil 1 minute. Add soda. Pour over popped corn. Place in a greased pan and bake 1 hour at 250*, stirring every 15 minutes.

This recipe came in my electric bill way over 20 years ago and is still the best to date that I make yearly.

German Cookies

April


1 c. soft oleo
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 T. white corn syrup
1 T. baking soda
1 egg
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 t. cinnamon
1 1/2 t. nutmeg
1 1/2 t. cloves
1 1/2 t. orange peel

Mix in order. Dough will be stiff. Roll out and cut. Bake 10 minutes at 350*. Do not add more cookies on cookie sheet while it's still hot. Cool before decorating.

This is my grandson's favorite cookie. Jason Marshall is going to Hollywood. He's going to be a movie star.
I love my little guy.

Nifty Cheese Appetizers

April 5, 1996


4 clean empty soup cans
1 pkg. quick nut bread mix -small box
1 c. water
1 egg

Topping:..Mix together well
2 3oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 t. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 t. onion, minced
1/4 t. mustard
dash garlic powder
8oz. pkg. cooked ham
8 stuffed green olives, sliced

Preheat oven to 350*. Grease and flour bottom of soup cans. Prepare bread mix as directed on box. Spoon batter evenly into cans. Bake 35 minutes at until toothpick clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen edges and remove from cans. Slice each loaf into 8 rounds. Spread on topping. Makes 32

An excerpt from my diary April 7, 1978

Your half brother BJ, is here to play and interact with his older half sisters. So far so good. He is so adorable.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

April 21, 1983


6 large green bell peppers
1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 c. cooked rice
1 15oz. can seasoned tomato sauce
1  1/2 t. seasoned salt
3/4 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. ground oregano

Cut around stem of peppers and remove pith from inside. Boil 10 minutes. In a large skillet, brown beef and onion until red is gone. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 10 minutes. Divide the meat between the 6 peppers. Arrange in a 7" x 11" glass dish to standing up. Bake 40 minutes at 350*.

This is easy and good. My kids eat green peppers before I get a chance to cook with them.

Today my daughter Debbie won the $500.00 jackpot at Bingo. She had to split with someone, bless her heart. She insisted on someone taking her shopping without me and bought me a food processor. I wore it out over the years. I learned real quick to take the last few slices of bread or buy day old to make bread crumbs. Same with corn flakes!

Orange Coconut Pie

April 30, 1989

1 small box coconut pudding and pie mix
2.c. milk
1/2 t. grated orange rind
1 envelope whipped topping mix
1/2 c. milk
2 T. sugar
2 T. orange juice
1 t. orange peel
1 graham cracker crust

Combine pudding mix with 1/2 c. of the milk in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and add the orange peel. Blend. Cool 5 minutes and pour into crust. Chill 4 hours.
Combine whipped topping mix. 1/2 c. milk, sugar, orange juice and and 1 t. orange peel. Whip until fluffy. Top on pie.

I'm trying not to choke as I eat this while watching Roseanne on tv.

An excerpt from my diary: April 17, 1978 Monday

It's 9:30 a.m. and the house is cleaned before I head out to work. Our garden is nicely getting full of pumpkins, carrots, watermelon, turnips and bell peppers, if Nancy will quit walking on them.

Chicken Broccoli Divan

April 7, 1994


1 pkg. frozen broccoli spears, cooked and drained
1 1/2 c. cooked cubed chicken
1 can cream of broccoli soup
1/3 c. milk
1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
1 T. oleo, melted
2 T. dry bread crumbs

Combine oleo and bread crumbs. Set aside. Place chicken in a greased 10" x 6" casserole dish. Place broccoli on top of chicken. Combine soup and milk and pour over broccoli. Sprinkle on cheese then bread crumbs. Bake 20 minutes at 375*.

Danny, my nephew, stopped in to visit on his way to coaching basketball and we chowed down on this. He loves it!. It's a glorious sunshiny evening at 61* and Jody is washing her car. I am watching "Full House".
I don't understand humor in lippy kids.

An excerpt from my diary April 18, 1978 2:30 p. m.
Today there was a school luncheon and I received a volunteer award. I brought deviled eggs and Debbie kept sneaking them out. Nancy calls everyone her new word "bull-headed. There are soap bubble spot on my clean clothes on the clothesline. It is time for Joyland!

Snack Mix

April


6 c. popped corn
1 small bag corn chips
2 c, pretzels
1 can chow mien noodles
1 c. roasted peanuts
1 stick oleo
1 1/2 c. cheese curls
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, crushed

In saucepan melt oleo and garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over combined ingredients and toss well. Bake 1 hour at 250*. Makes 3 quarts.


An excerpt from my diary, April 17, 1983
 Not much going on and we all have sore throats and snow is predicted. The store next door wants to pay my girls 2.00 a day to pick trash up from the parking lot. I said no because it's well, germy

Tomato Bouillon

April

1 can beef broth

1 16oz. can tomato juice

1 T. lemon juice

1/4 t. ground sea salt

Heat in saucepan and simmer 3 minutes. Serves 6

Ready to sip on, but this is a secret ingredient to chili or soups I rarely share, until now

An excerpt from my diary, April 9, 1977
 It's nice, so we went outside so you could play and first thing the neighbors dog was ran over and it was so sad and so bloody. After we calmed down, Nancy's balloon popped and she cried loudly because she thought it was going to bleed. Debbie tried to take the garbage out and it spilled right in the middle of the living room. Jody is counting to five, over and over and over, making me listen.

Mackerel Patties

April


1 15oz. can mackerel, drained, flaked
1/2 c. celery, diced
3 T. onion, minced
3 T. oleo
3 T. dry parsley
1 egg
1/2 t. horseradish
salt/pepper

Mix fish, bread crumbs, veggies, egg, horseradish and seasonings. Shape into 5 patties, Fry on each side in oleo for 4 minutes or until golden brown.

If you are living on air or food pantries and health matters most, this is very healthy and that old bread and that single egg can make this meal. I don't fix it a lot but I have been in those shoes.

An excerpt from my diary April 23, 1978

I'm trying to teach you the song "Point of no Return" by Kansas as we walk to Mayberry Park to fly kites.
All went well until a stray dog ran across our lines, jumping at the kite tails. He just wanted petted and you girls did that well, then he just walked away. You see, there are enjoyable yet fleeting moments in ones life that happen for a second but the sweet memory lasts a lifetime. When you feel down, take yourselves back to those seconds in your own lives..Mother

Stollen

April 26, 1996


1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed- I used my bread machine
1/2 c.chopped nuts
1/4 c. candied citron
1/4 c. candied cherries
2 T. sugar
1 t. cinnamon
1 T. oleo
1/2 c. chopped pecans
Almond Glaze: Sift and mix 3/4 c. powdered sugar with 4 T. evaporated milk and a nice drop or two of almond extract.

Spray a medium size bowl with a non stick spray and a sheet of plastic wrap for the dough.. Once the dough begins to rise, sprinkle on nuts, candied fruits, sugar  oleo and cinnamon. Knead 7 minutes. Form the loaf into  a french type loaf and place on a sprayed cookie sheet. Let rise until double. Remove wrap and bake at 350* for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Add glaze.

I practice all year what special recipes I will use during the holidays.

A pessimist sees a rise in gas prices as having less money to spend elsewhere. An optimist sees it as taking less time to put in three dollars worth.

Popcorn Balls

April


1 c. sugar
1/3 c. corn syrup
1/3 c. water
1.4 c. oleo
3/4 t. salt
3/4 t. vanilla
3 qts. popped corn

Boil sugar, water, oleo and salt until it is a hard crack stage. Add vanilla and stir. Pour over popped corn. With buttered hands, form into balls.

About Dandelions:
Pick dandelions before the bud opens. Dandelions are plentiful of iron, copper, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamins A and C. Avoid areas where weed killers and fertilizers have been used.
 They are free and you won't starve.

Sweetened Condensed Milk

April

Roy Orbison" Crying" I love you, RIP

1 c. instant milk

2/3 c. powdered sugar

1/3 c. boiling water

3 T. oleo

1/2 t. vanilla

Melt oleo in boiling water. Combine milk and powdered sugar. Pour hot water into dry ingredients and blend until smooth. Add vanilla, stir, then chill. Use in your recipes calling for sweetened condensed milk.

Makes 1 1/4 cups.

You know your children are growing up when they stop asking where they come from and refuse to tell you where they're going.,,,P. J. O'Rourke

Shrimp Appetizers

April 4, 1990


1 lb. large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1/4 c. oleo
1 c. fresh mushrooms, chopped
1/4 c. onion, chopped
1 1/2 t. garlic flakes or powder
1 1/2 t. chicken bouillon granules
1 1/4 c. soft bread crumbs
melted oleo
parsley flakes

Preheat oven to 400*. In a large skillet melt oleo, add mushrooms, onion, garlic and bouillon. cook until tender. Remove from heat and stir in crumbs. Set aside. Cut a slit along underside of each shrimp without cutting through. Remove vein and brush shrimp with oleo. Mound stuffing mix in a hollowed area of each piece. Place in a greased shallow baking dish. Bake 13 minutes. Sprinkle on parsley. Chill leftovers at once.

An excerpt from my diary, April 5, 1978, Thursday

 It's 7 a.m. and my baby girls woke up singing, I love them my babies so much. This week we watched "The Wizard of Oz",. After it was over we went outside to make shapes with the clouds. A  jet went over leaving a white stream and Nancy had to be held and she was so scared. My baby was sure that was the wicked witch.

Cheat Pizza

April 8, 1995


1 flour tortilla
4 T. pizza sauce
12 slices pepperoni
4 T. Mozzarella cheese

Place tortilla on a baking sheet. With a fork, prick it all over. Bake 5 minutes at 400*. Add toppings and bake another 4 minutes. Serves 1

Imagine all the veggies a person could add.

I love pizza! Any kind. This generation of pranksters will never the thrill pf prank calling a pizza for the neighbor and having a cab show up to their house at the same time, hiding under the bed, giggling out of control, trying not to wake your mother up.

Velvet Cake

March

Cake:
1 1/2 c. baking/biscuit mix
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. milk
2 T. butter flavored shortening
1 1/2 t. vanilla

Grease and flour an 8" x 8" 2" square pan. Beat all ingredients together 1 minute, then beat at medium speed 3 minutes. Pour into pan and bake 30 minutes at 350*. Cool 20 minutes

Topping:
Mix together 1/2 c. coconut
1/3 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. chopped nuts, 3 T. soft butter flavored shortening, 2 T. milk. Spread on cake and broil 3 minutes.

There are two types of children. Those who are dirty and those who haven't gotten dirty yet..

James Dent

Queen of Pumpkin Pie

March


Part one: 1 8oz, pkg. cream cheese
               1/4 c. sugar
               1/2 t. vanilla
               1 egg
               1 9" unbaked pie shell
Combine well and spread on bottom of pie shell

Part two: 1 1/4 c. sugar
               1 t. vanilla
               1/4 t. ground ginger
               1 1/2 c canned pumpkin

               1/4 t. ground nutmeg

               dash salt

               1 c. evaporated milk

               2 eggs, slightly beat

Combine and mix well. Pour carefully over cheese mixture. Bake 1 hour at 350*.

There are two kinds of people who should never say "oops".
Dentists and magicians.

Honey Mustard

March 27, 1994

2 T. Worcestershire sauce

2 T. spicy mustard

1 T. honey

Combine well and use for a light glaze on meats just before serving.

Today Devin and I got baptized at Hyde Park United Methodist. We had a cook out at Hyde Park and used this recipe on chicken, oh so good! We came home and "Martin" was on. A new sitcom I will never watch again, too sexual in content I think.

Spinach Souffles

March 10, 1982


1 10oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
1 c. cottage cheese
1/4 c. oleo
3 T. flour
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 t. salt
2 T. onion, chopped
dash dry mustard

Grease 6 muffin tins. Do not use paper liners. Preheat oven to 350*. Combine spinach, 1/2 cup of the cottage cheese, oleo, flour, eggs and seasonings. Divide equally into muffin tin. Top with remaining cottage cheese and bake 35 minutes or until puffy.

Those who cannot remember the past, will spend a lot of time looking for their cars in mall parking lots...
Jay Trachman

Lady Baltimore Cake

March 21, 1990

1 box white cake mix
1 t. almond extract
1 tub white frosting
1/3 c. raisins
1/3 c. dates, chopped
1/3 c. walnut pieces

Prepare 2 round 8" cake pans. Prepare cake mix as directed and add almond extract. Bake in a preheated 350* oven as directed. Cool. Stir fruit and nuts into frosting and frost cake.

A cloudy day so I'm fixing this recipe and watching "Bill Cosby".

An excerpt from my diary March 22, 1977

It's late and I got home from work and you are asleep. Grandma Marshall just left and she gets a three day break. Tomorrow is "Walk for Mankind." We are walking with Raeanne and I'm not sure who else.

Yes! We can do this. Your pledge lists are full.

Mountain Man's Pot Roast

March 3, 1991
I dedicate this recipe to the memory of Fess Parker and his role of Daniel Bone and to the cast.


1 5lb. round bone pot roast                                    
2 1/2 t. salt
2 T. shortening
1/2 c. barbecue sauce
1/2 c. apple cider
8 carrots, peeled and cut into thick coins
6 potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 onion, sliced thin
1 10oz. pkg. frozen okra
1 1lb. can tomatoes, undrained chopped

Fess Parker

Rub meat with salt. In a dutch oven, melt shortening. Add meat. Using medium heat, brow, turning only once. Reduce heat, add bbq sauce and apple cider. Cover and simmer 4 hours. Add veggies and simmer 1 1/2 hours.

The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching it, not by smashing it...Arnold Glasgow

Hawaiin Delight

March 3, 1991

1 large can crushed pineapple
1 small box lime gelatin
1/2 c. milk
1/4 t. almond extract
3/4 c. crushed ice

Drain pineapple, reserving 3/4 c. of the syrup.
Bring syrup to a boil, add gelatin, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. Bear milk and pineapple until blended. Add gelatin mixture, almond extract and ice. Beat well. Pour into 6 dessert dishes. Chill one hour.

This is different and delicious, eating this and watching "Cops."

The heart is the toughest part of the body, tenderness is in the hands

Dad's Famous Candied Yams

March 8, 1992


1 1/2 T. cornstarch
3/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1/4 t. salt
1/3 c. oleo
1 1/2 c. orange juice
1/4 c. pecan pieces, optional
2 1lb7oz. cans sweet potatoes, drained

Combine cornstarch, sugar, salt and oleo in a saucepan. Add orange juice and cook until thickened and clear. Arrange yams in a 1 1/2 qt. casserole. Sprinkle on pecans. Pour on sauce, cover, and bake 1 hour at 350*.

There are chapters in every life which are seldom heard and certainly not aloud.

Big Al's Barbecue Sauce

March

Uncle Al Pinaire diving

1 envelope onion soup mix

1 120z. jar peach preserves

3/4 c. chili sauce

1 T. white vinegar

dash hot pepper sauce

Blend well. Makes 2 1/2 cups.

Big Al deserves his name. Big, strong, intelligent  and was married to my favorite aunt. He accomplished so much and one of Wichita, Ks's best detectives.

Words are like diamonds. Polish them too much and all you get is pebbles.

Chocolate Penuche

March 3, 1991


2 c. sugar
1 c. half and half
2 sq. unsweetened chocolate
2 T. light corn syrup
1/2 t. salt
2 T. oleo
1 1/2 t. vanilla
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped

Combine sugar and half and half with salt in a 2 qt. saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook until mixture comes to a soft ball stage(236*) Remove from heat and add vanilla. Cool to lukewarm without stirring. Beat candy until it thickens and looses luster. Quickly stir in nuts and spread into an 8" buttered pan. Cool and cut. Makes 1/1/4 lb.

Debbie and I are getting our chocolate fix and watching movies.

What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector?

The taxidermist takes only your skin.

Garbanzo Dip

March 2, 1995

1 10oz. can garbanzo beans, drained
1/3 c. corn oil
2 T. water
1 T. cider vinegar
1/2 c. green onion, chopped
1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped

In a blender, or using a potato masher, combine beans, oil, water, and vinegar. Puree. In a bowl, combine bean mixture with remaining ingredients. Cover and chill Makes 1 1/4 cups.

It's Friday night and even with 4" of snow my friends and two daughters are coming to play cards.

There is no secret to success. It is the result of hard work, preparation, and learning from failure.

Chicken Puffs Almondine

March 10. 1988


1/2 c. chicken broth
1/4 c. oleo
salt / pepper
1/2 c. flour
2 eggs
1 flat can chicken sandwich spread
3 T. chopped toasted almonds
1/4 t. almond extract

Bring broth to a boil over medium heat. Ad oleo, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to lo. When oleo is melted, add flour all at once. Stir briskly 1 minute or until mixture leaves sides of pan and makes a ball. Remove from heat, add eggs one at a time, beat thoroughly. Add chicken and almond extract. Blend well Chill 1 hour.

Drop by small scoops onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake 12 minutes at 400*

Each of us shine in a different way, but this doesn't make our light less bright.

My Own Salad Dresing

March 27, 1987


1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. catsup
1 1/2 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 T. apple cider vinegar
1 T. mustard

Combine. Shake or blend. Makes 1 cup

I was out of dressing for a tossed salad and I came up with this very successfully!

Currently living in Newton, Kansas and missing the big city.

You can't keep trouble from coming, but you needn't give it a chair to sit in.

Saucy Barbecued Chicken

March 10, 1983

2 to 21/2lbs frying chicken pieces

1/3 c. catsup
1/4 c. water
2 T. brown sugar
1 1/2 T. lemon vinegar, but any fruity vinegar works well
2 T. oleo, melted
1 1/2 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 t. sea salt
1 t. mustard
dash seasoned pepper

Place chicken skin side down in a greased 12" x 7 1/2" x 2" baking dish. Sprinkle with sea salt and bake 30 minutes at 400*. While chicken is baking, combine remaining ingredients. Spread over chicken and bake 30 more minutes, basting occasionally. Remove fat when you can. Serves 5.


Love is clean as mountain water
Shining down in sparkles...so pretty
Sparkling the nights away
Awaiting for a blue sky's bounty..By Joyce Montague

Macaroni and Meatballs

March 14, 1994


1 c. spaghetti sauce
1/4 c. water
1 8oz. can jellied cranberry sauce
1/3 c. bbq sauce
salt / pepper
1/2 t. Italian seasoning
2 1/2 c. cooked elbow macaroni
24 prepared meatballs

In a large skillet, put spaghetti sauce and water over low heat, covered, slow simmer 10 minutes. Stir in cranberry sauce and bbq sauce, stir and add seasonings. Add meatballs. Heat, uncovered over medium heat 20 minutes. Serve over macaroni. Serves 6.

It's a hot day 80*! Watching" Weinerville" on tv.

Porcupine Meatballs

March 25, 1995


1 can condensed tomato soup
1 lb. ground beef
1/4c. uncooked rice, any type
 1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 c. onion flakes
2 T. dried parsley flakes
1/2 t. salt
1 t. garlic powder
2 T. shortening
1 c. water

Mix 1/4 c. of the soup with ground beef, rice, onion, egg and seasonings. Shape into 16 meatballs. Brown in a skillet with shortening. Blend in remaining soup and water. Cover and simmer 40 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Serves 4

We woke up to a thunderstorm, but by noon was sun came out. Trai and Devin are watching "Spiderman" cartoons and eating Fruit Loops.

In eight grade, my school clothes consisted of bell bottoms, mini skirts, white go go boots, cola flavored lipstick and freshly ironed hair I bought my first 45' record for .69..Ferry Cross the Mersey" by Gerry and the Pacemakers".

I still have that record...I love you guys

Kansas Plains Beans

March


1 lb. dry Lima beans
1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced
1/2 c. green onions
1/2 t. garlic powder
4 beef bouillon cubes
splash hot pepper sauce
6 c. water
1/4 t. chili powder
1/4 t. dill weed

Place everything in a dutch oven, Mix well. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat 3 hours. Add water as needed. Serves 5

People who jump off bridges inn Paris are in Seine.

Aunt Bernice's Spanish Rice

March


1 lb. ground beef
1 green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1lb. can of tomatoes, chopped, undrained
2 c. cooked rice
salt / pepper

In a large skillet, brown meat with green pepper and onions, drain. Season to taste. Add tomatoes and rice and slow simmer 20 minutes.

How economical and easy!

Divorces happen and family:re: in laws get lost and scattered. Wherever you are Aunt Bernice, I still love and miss you. I still fix this

Watch my babies, as they sleep
Lying in softness, baby innocence.
Bless their souls, their health to keep
Guard their safety with total reverence.
   Amen.
I love you my daughters,
                 Mother-1978

Aunt Georgia D's. Green Beans

March


1 1lb4oz. pkg. frozen green beans
1 t. crushed marjoram
1 small can pearl onions, drained

Prepare frozen beans as directed, drain well.  Coarsely Chop the onions and add to beans and heat through.

Fondest memories of you and Uncle Joe and Max:)
How small is small? You know you're in a Kansas small town when:

1. Third street is on the edge of town.
2. You don't use your turn signal because everyone knows where you're going.
3. You are born on June 12th and your family receives gifts from the local merchant because you are the first
    baby of the year.
4. You speak to each dog you pass by name and he wags his tail.
5. You dial the wrong number and speak 15 minutes anyway.
6. You are run off Main Street by a combine
7. You can't walk for exercise because every car that passes offers you a ride.
8. You drive into a ditch outside of town and word reaches back before you do.
9. You write a check on the wrong bank and they cover it for you anyway.
10. You miss Sunday at church and receive a get well card.
11. The pick ups on Main Street outnumber the cars three to one.

Plum Crazy

March


2 cans purple plums
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/1/2 t. pumpkin pie spice
1 c. sugar
1 t. baking powder
14 t. salt
1 egg
1/2 c. oleo, melted

Drain fruit, cut plums in half and depit. Place fruit in a baking dish. Combine brown sugar, 3 T. of the flour, and pumpkin pie spice. Sprinkle over plums. Combine remaining flour, sugar and salt Add egg, stirring with fork until mixture is crumbly. sprinkle over plums. drizzle on oleo. Bake 30 minutes at 375*. Serves 6.


Another season passed away
From bitter cold to fresh green spring
Another season's come to stay
Clean fresh air and pretty birds sing.

 Your Mother

Mazetti

March


1 lb.ground beef
8oz. wide egg noodles, almost cooked tender, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 T. oleo
1 can condensed tomato soup
1 large can mushrooms, drained
1/2 c. milk
salt / pepper
1/2 lb. cheddar cheese, grated

In a large skillet, saute onion, celery and garlic in oleo. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Add noodles, then remaining ingredients. Bake, uncovered, in a casserole 25 minutes at 400*. Serves 5

After browning beef, place in a colander and rinse in water to remove nearly all the fat, then season.

It would be a lot easier if sin didn't always seem to be in such jolly good company.

Frankfurter Special

March 10, 1986


1/3 c. catsup
2 T. each: green pepper and onion
4 bacon strips
4 frankfurters
cheese spread
4 hot dog buns, split
1 T. brown sugar

In a small saucepan, combine catsup, veggies and brown sugar. Slow simmer 8 minutes. Wrap a bacon strip around each frankfurter and secure with a toothpick, Place on a broiler pan and broil until bacon is done. Remove toothpicks. For each sandwich, fill buns with some cheese spread add a frankfurter. Broil 1 minute longer. Serve with sauce.

Today is another phase gone by.
It's called the present, a part of past.
Knowledge learned through trial and error
Patience and anger, one learns so fast
   By me

Primavera Pie

March 11, 1983

4c. cooked pasta, drained
1/2 c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
2 eggs, slightly beaten
salt / pepper
1 4oz. pkg. pepperoni slices
1 c. cheery tomato halves
1 c. broccoli pieces
1 c. sliced mushrooms

1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, grated

Combine pasta, 1/4 c. of the Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, eggs and seasonings. Mix gently. Pour into a greased 10" pie plate. Bake 20 minutes at 350*. Fry pepperoni until edges curl. Add veggies and cook until tender. Stir in the other 1/4 c. of Parmesan cheese. Spoon over pasta. Cut into pie slices. Serves 8

Whatever shape your pasta is, cook in lots of boiling, salted water until just barely tender. I use 3 qts. water

  per 1/2lb. pasta and 1 T. salt. Don't cover and stir occasionally. shake vigorously on a colander to drain without rinsing.

 There are a lot of people who mistake their imagination for their memory.

Chili Rotelle

March 9, 1993


1 c. rotelle, uncooked

1 lb. ground beef

1 c. onion, chopped

2 cans condensed tomato soup

2 can red kidney beans, undrained

1 t. chili powder

dash red cayenne pepper

Cook pasta as directed, drain. Meanwhile, in a dutch oven, cook meat until almost done. Add onion and finish cooking, drain. Stir in soup, beans, and seasonings. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat. Stir in hot pasta, heat thoroughly. Serves 4.

Pretty fair out at 47*. The whole world is watching the OJ trial it seems.

About beef brisket:
Beef brisket should be simmered in a pan with a tight fitting lid. This keeps the steam in and makes the meat tender. Boiling makes the meat tough