Good 52º clear sunny morning. Yesterday we topped out at
93º.
So many things growing right now..... my apple tree in the front yard has a
bunch of apples ....
These little green guys are really good, if I can get to them before the
buck hops the fence and helps himself! LOL.
The grapes are starting...
The deer love the grape leaves and the wild turkeys climb up on top of the
vines and eat the grapes!
The bees are busy on the lavender....
The Catalpa tree next to my front porch is full of blooms and bees too. The
whole tree is buzzing!!!
And my pear tree out back is starting to produce. Now only if the bear
doesn't come back and eat them all like he did last year!!!
Yesterday I picked up PJ and Dave and we went to lunch at
Taqueria la Guacamaya to celebrate PJ's birthday. The food was awesome, as
usual! Tamales soooooooooooooo good, and a fish taco. Margaritas, of course!
Julio, the owner is super!
Nice time! and GREAT Margaritas!!!!
Historically this date...........
1890 – Idaho is admitted as the 43rd U.S. state.
1969 – The biggest explosion in the
history of rocketry occurs when the Soviet N-1 rocketexplodes and
subsequently destroys its launchpad.
1979 – U.S.
President Jimmy Carter signs the
first directive for secret aid to the opponents of the pro-Soviet regime in
Kabul.
1994 – The deadliest day in Texas traffic history, according
to the Texas
Department of Public Safety. Forty-six people are killed in
crashes.
And births this date
include...
1947 – Dave Barry, American comedian
and author
1956 – Montel Williams,
American actor and talk show host
1958 – Aaron Tippin, American
singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer
1962 – Tom Cruise, American actor,
writer, director, and producer
1962 – Thomas Gibson, American
actor
Here is a recipe my pal Trish shared with me. This is her Italian Pasta Salad.... it's similar to the Kraft version (that's where I got the picture!)
TRISH'S ITALIAN PASTA
SALAD
1 PKG ROTINI PASTA,
COOKED, RINSED W COLD WATER AND DRAINED (I USE THE MULTI COLORED PASTA AS IT
MAKES A BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION)
1/3 CUP GRATED
PARMESAN CHEESE
1 BOTTLE WISH BONE
ITALIAN DRESSING
3 CUPS BROCCOLI
FLOWERETTES, SLIGHTLY CHOPPED
¼ RED BELL PEPPER,
CHOPPED
½ CUP RED ONION,
CHOPPED
½ CUP BLK OLIVES,
CHOPPED
CAULIFLOUR
FLOURETTES
SALT & PEPPER TO
TASTE
(MAY ADD HARD
SALAMI, CHOPPED OR SHRIMP, CHOPPED)
MIX ALL TOGETHER
& REFRIGERATE FOR SEVERAL HOURS
Sounds great Trish!!! Thanks!!!
Later I had planned on fixing dinner, but was still too full
from lunch!
So it was chair, wine, and TV ... Celebrity Fued, Rookie Blue, My Cat From
Hell.
Tomorrow night is the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. 3 hour music and
fireworks show. Always my 4th favorite. The Boston Pops are AWESOME!!
I have DirecTV and it's on my channel 353, so you will have to search for
it in your area. Mine is ready to record!
All I know. Nuff said. Happy Monday. Ciao.
xo Sue Mom
Bobo
July 3rd
Eat Beans Day
Eat some beans today and toot about it!
Humans have been eating beans since they first began to walk upright on the
planet. Beans are grown all over the world. Most people find beans to be very
tasty. And that's a good thing, as beans are very good for you.
Beans are healthy and nutritious. Sure, vegetables in general are healthy
for you. Beans are among the healthiest. These legumes are a major source of
protein and fiber. They contain many other minerals and vitamins, too. They have
no fat, and are very low in cholesterol. Diabetics love the low carbs. About the
only downside, is that beans can cause flatulence.
It's easy to celebrate this very special day, simply eats beans, and lots
of them. There are over 40,000 varieties of beans to choose from, and no
shortage of recipes. Now, that's something to toot about!
To celebrate this special day, include a bean recipe in your meals
today. Find bean
recipes
Did you ever consider growing your own beans? They are easy to grow. Find
out How to Grow
Beans
Bean Trivia
Here
is a collection of Bean trivia and fun facts:
-
There are over 40,000 varieties of beans
- China is the top world-wide producer of green beans
- Beans have been part of the human diet for thousands of years, probably dating back to wen Man first walked upright.
- The world’s largest bean pods can grow up to 5 feet long.
- The USDA recommends adults eat three cups of beans a week.
- Beans from thousands of years ago, are genetically very close to the beans we eat today.
- 6 to 11 percent of a cooked beans weight is protein.
- If you eat beans regularly, you will have less flatulence from them.
- Dry beans are better for you than canned, because they contain less sodium. Frozen beans have less sodium, too.
- You can freeze cooked beans for up to six months. Before reheating thaw them in the refrigerator overnight.
- Rich in antioxidants, beans lower the risk of cancer.
- In Nicaragua, newlyweds are given a bowl of beans for good luck.
- Beans can be made into burgers, cakes, drinks, pies, fudge, muffins, jewelry, bean-bag chairs, toys, and musical instruments.
