Pineapple Salsa

January


1 20oz. can crushed pineapple
1/2 c. red bell pepper, minced
1/4 c. green bell pepper, minced
1 T. green onion, minced
1 t. each: cilantro, jalapenos , lime peel

Drain 1/2 cup pineapple juice from the can. Combine remaining ingredients. Serve as a dip, chilled or as a basting sauce.

As I sat this on the table, I told my children jokingly they could only have a bite. Well, they ate it all.

Hints for Worcestershire sauce:

Baby muskrat

Add a few drops to oleo when sauteing vegetables. Add to pan dripping when making gravy for pork, lamb,or beef Brush cheese slices before grilling sandwiches. Brush both sides of bacon before pan frying.

Super Chicken Nuggets

January 1992 Superbowl Sunday


2 large chicken breasts, split
1/4 c. coconut
1/3 c. sesame seed
1 small box cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. apricot preserves
1 t. curry powder
1/2 t. salt

Skin side down, broil chicken 4" from heat for 20 minutes, turn once and broil until chicken is fork tender.
When chicken is cool enough to handle, remove skin and bones. Grind chicken. Toast coconut and sesame seeds on separate sheets of foil, stirring often. In a large bowl, whip cheese and preserves until just mixed.
Add curry powder and salt to taste. Press chicken into squares and chill over night. Before serving, count 48 chunks and dip in preserves, then coconut, then seeds.

Baby catfish

I took this next door where people were gathered to watch the Superbowl. This was first to go:)

One good thing about being wrong is the joy it gives to others.

Hamburger Taco Dip

January 5, 1995


1 lb. lean ground beef
1 15oz. can tomato sauce
1/2 envelope taco seasoning mix
1 T. flour
2 c. mild cheddar cheese
1 8oz. carton sour cream
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 T. green onion

In a large skillet, brown ground beef. Drain fat. Stir in tomato Sauce and taco seasoning. Simmer, uncovered 5 minutes. Toss cheese with flour and add to meat mixture gradually stirring until cheese melts.
Transfer to a serving bowl and dollop with sour cream, tomatoes and green onions. Serve with tortilla chips.
Makes 3 1/2 cups.

Baby buffalo

It's 10 point pitch night and Jerry, Connie and their two girls Kendra and Andrea come and while the girls take mine, go downstairs to the playroom. Every thing a little girl would want to play house with is down there. I miss them, but little girls grow up. What fun we had crafting.

If you think the world is all wrong, remember that it contains  people like you..Unknown

Some people fear finding themselves alone and so they don't find themselves at all.

Pillows and Popcorn

January 18, 1988


4 T. oleo
4 c. Rice Chex
6 c. popped corn
1 small can french fried onions
1/2 c. grated dry American cheese

Preheat oven to 325*. In a 13" x 9" x 2" pan, melt oleo. Stir in cereal, popcorn and onions. Stir to coat. Sprinkle on cheese, stirring. Bake 15 minutes, stirring once. Makes 10 cups.

Baby raccoon

Popcorn is a high fiber food, containing protein, minerals and vitamins.

Some flowers are edible. Use your own as florists use sprays. Stamens should be removed,
You can eat Bachelor's Buttons, Daisies, Dianthus, Forget Me Nots, Gardenias, Honeysuckle, Impatiens,
Roses and Violets.

Devilish Dip

January, 20, 1995


2 cans deviled ham
1/4 c. horseradish
1/4 c. sour cream
2 T. dill pickle relish
1 1/2 T. Worcestershire sauce

Mix and serve warm with hard crackers.

Another cold and sunny Friday. Trai and Devin are watching Gullah Gullah Island and I'm making goodies for my Knock Poker game tonight..Beer time!

An excerpt from my diary, January 18. 1987

Baby O'possum

Guess what? We have 12" of beautiful snow. The best way to get around is on foot. It's not too cold, 28* and no wind. You girls are restless and quarrelsome, the sewer backed up, the washer is clunking. Oh my, a challenge..I love you dearly.