Good 44ยบ slightly cloudy somewhat foggy morning. Precipitation
across the country:
Breakfast... microwave cooked eggs (drizzle of olive oil, poke
each yolk with sharp pointed knife, add seasoning, cook in porcelain bowl with
porcelain lid/saucer, 1 minute 20 seconds, add cheese and let sit a minute
before dishing up) atop fresh baby spinach and tomatoes with a little drizzle
of olive oil and some Bob's Seasoning Salt!
Yesterday the rain drizzled on and off during most of the day,
and we got 1/10".
Historically this date....
1943 – Start of the American amphibious
landings in the Philippines a turning point
in thePacific
War.
1990 – The Happy Land fire was an
arson fire that kills 87 people trapped inside an illegal nightclub in the New York City borough of The Bronx.
1996 – An 81-day-long
standoff between the anti-government group Montana Freemenand law
enforcement near Jordan, Montana,
begins.
And births this date
include....
1918 – Howard Cosell, American
sports reporter (d. 1995)
1928 – Jim Lovell, American
astronaut
1940 – Anita Bryant, American
singer
1942 – Aretha Franklin,
American singer
1947 – Elton John, English singer
and songwriter
1965 – Sarah Jessica
Parker, American actress
1982 – Danica Patrick, American
race car driver
Getting a head start... birthdays the end of this
month:
Liz Arredondo Duncan (LASD Sgt) is celebrating on the 28th.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY early Liz! ox
Aidan Duran, son of Olga and Jimmy (LASD Lt.) is celebrating
on the 28th also. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Aidan!
Joanie McCoy is celebrating on the 29th. HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Joanie! xo
Flory Ornstein (wife of Neil LASD ret.) is celebrating on the
30th. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Flory! xo
Now this pushed my drool button...
Chicken Ranch Mac & Cheese
3 cups elbow macaroni
3 T. butter
2 T. all purpose flour
½ t. salt
¼ t. pepper
1 cup milk (regular or 2%)
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
¾ cup ranch salad dressing
1 cup coarsely chopped cooked chicken
(get a rotisserie chicken at the market!)
Topping:
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 T. butter melted
10 bacon strips cooked and crumbled (or use the crumbled bacon from the
meat department at the market!)
1 T. minced fresh parsley (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 350ยบ. In large pot cook macaroni according to package
directions for al dente, drain and return to pot.
2. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in
flour, salt, and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to boil,
stirring constantly, cook and stir 1-2 minutes until thickened. Stir in cheeses
until blended. Stir in dressing.
3. Add chicken and sauce to macaroni, tossing to combine. Transfer to
greased 13x9 baking dish.
4. Toss bread crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over macaroni. Top
with bacon. Bake uncovered 30-35 minutes until topping is golden and sprinkle
with parsley.
These cats are toooo funny...
Two sides to me:
Adolph Kittler:
Classy Moustache:
Grandpa Moustache:
All I know. Nuff said. Happy Saturday. Ciao.
xo Sue Mom
Bobo
March 25th
National Waffle Day
Celebrates the patenting of the waffle iron by Cornelius Swarthout of Troy,
New York on August 24, 1869.
The origin of the waffle: The waffle dates back to the 1300s in
Greece. Greeks cooked flat cakes between two metal pans. At the time, they
topped it with cheeses and herbs. Pancake syrup wasn't around back then.
Waffles are commonly eaten as breakfast or a snack. They are also an
occasional dinner meal for some people.
Also, something I like to do is cook a "grilled cheese" in a waffle iron...
comes out great! Here are a few ideas:
