Spring Forward ~ Earthquakes ~ Richard Wright ~ Jennifer's Dogs ~ Peanut Butter Pound Cake ~ Baked Scallops

Good 40º foggy  morning.  

I hope you remembered to set your clocks ahead an hour. If not, you'll be late for church!

My friend Erika who lives in La Crescenta said she felt and earthquake in the middle of the night. Couldn't find anything about it so I found this site...

http://earthquaketrack.com/p/united-states/recent

Most on the west coast and one in Missouri.

I just read that a deputy that worked Temple with Jerry just passed away. Richard Wright.... such a nice and funny guy.

                                                    RIP Rich.

Yesterday I had copied off some photos of Jennifer's dogs and cat and took them over to her. As I left here it started to sprinkle. I was angry as I just had my car washed! Fortunately it wasn't enough to even turn on the windshield wipers!

Jennifer and I had a nice visit... got to love on her dogs...

Keeper:

Heaven:

Sugar Fox:

Brought them treats and the loved them!

Historically this date....

1912 – The Girl Guides (later renamed the Girl Scouts of the USA) are founded in theUnited States.

1918 – Moscow becomes the capital of Russia again after Saint Petersburg held this status for 215 years.

1928 – In California, the St. Francis Dam fails; the resulting floods kill over 600 people.

2009 – Financier Bernard Madoff plead guilty in New York to scamming $18 billion, the largest in Wall Street history.

And births this date include....

1923 – Wally Schirra, American astronaut (d. 2007)

1931 – Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, American actor (d. 1980)

 

1933 – Barbara Feldon, American actress and model

1946 – Liza Minnelli, American singer and actress

1947 – Mitt Romney, American politician, 70th governor of Massachusetts

 

1950 – Jon Provost, American actor

Today I think I will make this:

Peanut Butter Pound Cake

This recipe from www.MrFood.com or Mr. Food Test Kitchen on Facebook....

2½ sticks of butter, softened

2 cups sugar

6 eggs

½ cup creamy peanut butter

2 cups all purpose flour

¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts (maybe) Or chocolate chips!

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Coat 2 9x5 loaf pans with cooking spray.

2. In large bowl combine butter and sugar. Beat with mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in peanut butter and flour.

3. Spread equal amounts of mixture into loaf pans. Bake 20 minutes then remove from oven and sprinkle with equal amounts of chopped peanuts. Return to oven and bake 30-35 minutes more, until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.

4. Remove from pans and cool completely before slicing.

Last night it was reruns for dinner, chair, wine, TV (Rookie Blue) and a nap!!!!  :o)

Nice, like the time change~!!

All I know. Nuff said. Happy Sunday. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

March 12th

National Baked Scallops Day

(Easy recipe... serve with a side of pasta, rice, or couscous and vegetables)

1 1/2 pounds fresh scallops (4-5 per person)
3/4 stick butter, melted
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
1 t minced garlic, more to taste
3 T chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesean cheese
1/2 t Paprika
black pepper, a few grinds to taste
dash of cayenne pepper, if desired

Lemon Wedges
Preheat oven to 375 FWash the scallops and pat dry
Mix together ritz cracker crumbs, minced garlic, parsley, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using) to make the crumb mixture
To prepare the scallops, first roll them in melted butter and then roll in crumb mixture
Place scallops in buttered baking dish
Spoon any remaining crumb mixture on top of scallops
Top with sprinkled, grated Parmesan cheese
Serve with lemon wedges
Bake at 375 F for 12-15 minutes until scallops are firm and crumbs are golden on top.