Gloom ~ Throw Back Thursday ~ Downed Tree ~ Picture of the Day ~ Salmon Patties ~ Dave Dodge ~ Macaroon Day

Good 50º dark cloudy morning.

 

No rain predicted. 

 

 

Happy Throw Back Thursday.......

17 years ago we had a downed tree and Jerry cut it up!

 

 

Mike is still working on my recent downed tree.... still lots to do...

 

 

 

 

Picture of the Day....

Photobombed!!

 

 

 

 

 

Easy Yummy Salmon Patties

 

• 2 (15.5-ounce) cans red salmon, drained and flaked (skin and bones discarded)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except oil; mix well and form into 6 equal-sized patties.
    
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Cook patties in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until golden. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter. Serve immediately.

Here's an easy dill sauce to serve with these patties: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon dried dill weed. Mix well and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

 

 

A special birthday today, my Kristen and Brian's cousin David Dodge is celebrating. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE!!!

 

 

 

Historically this date.......

 

526 – A devastating earthquake strikes Antioch, Turkey, killing 250,000.

... unbelievable!

1935 – A 7.7 Mw earthquake destroys Quetta in modern-day Pakistan: 40,000 dead.

1970 – The Ancash earthquake causes a landslide that buries the town of Yungay, Peru; more than 47,000 people are killed

...Obviously not a good day for earthquakes!

 

And births this date include..

1930 – Clint Eastwood, American film director and actor

"I know what you're thinking. Did I fire six shots or only five?" Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk?" Love it love it love it!!!!

 

1934 – Jim Hutton, American actor (d. 1979)

1943 – Sharon Gless, American actress

 

1943 – Joe Namath, American football player

 

1949 – Tom Berenger, American actor

 

1965 – Brooke Shields, American actress and supermodel

 

 

Later dinner was a salmon filet sauteéd in butter with mushrooms and broccoli. 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

Each year on May 31, National Macaroon Day is observed.  This day celebrates the macaroon, a small coconut cookie.

The coconut macaroon is most commonly found in the United States. Most varieties of coconut macaroons are dipped in milk chocolate, dark chocolate or white chocolate.  Almonds, pecans, cashews or other nuts are sometimes added to the cookie.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Following are two macaroon recipes for you to try and enjoy!

Coconut Macaroons
Chocolate Dipped Macaroons

 

Clouds ~ Deer & Turkey ~ Max The Rescued Dog ~ Melanie Griffith ~ Picture of the Day ~ Cornbread Jalapeño Muffins ~ Mint Julep Day

Good 40º clear sunny morning.

Yesterday we got clouds, and it was breezy and cool. One day it's 90º and the next it's in the 60ºs ....   and by the end of the day we were in the mid 70ºs. 

A couple of deer out early, with a turkey watching them....

My friend Cathy has rescued a dog, Max, from Honduras. He was flown to California on 5-25. He is 6 months old. He had his right rear leg amputated recently. Cathy said he is the SWEETEST!! He does have that face!

I was watching Hawaii 5-0, rerun from 2014. Danny, who is played by Scott Caan, had his mother visiting. She was sooooo odd. For the life of me I couldn't figure out who she was in real life. I looked it up and lo and behold it was Melanie Griffith. OMGOSH. She has so changed!!!

Her life has been nuts.... 4 husbands, drugs, alcohol, nudity. Here's her bio:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000429/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm

Photo of the Day

Photobombed by the dog........

From Kevin the Closet Cook....

Cornbread Jalapeño Muffins

• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled (omit for vegetarian)
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced
• 3 ounces cream cheese, cut into 12 cubes

1. Mix the buttermilk, butter, eggs and honey and mix in the mixture of the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, until just combined, before mixing in the cheddar, bacon and jalapeno peppers.
2. Fill half of each hole in a greased, regular sized, 12 muffin, muffin pan, with the batter, top with the cream cheese, followed by the remaining batter and optionally a slice of jalapeno.
3. Bake in a preheated 350º oven until a toothpick pushed into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 15-20 minutes.

Option: Top the muffins with jalapeno slices.

Historically this date......

1806 – Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel after Dickinson had accused Jackson's wife of bigamy.

1842 – John Francis attempts to murder Queen Victoria as she drives down Constitution Hill, London with Prince Albert.

1859 – Westminster's Big Ben rang for the first time in London.

1883 – In New York City, a rumor that the Brooklyn Bridge is going to collapse causes a stampede that crushes twelve people.

1899 – Female Old West outlaw Pearl Hart robs a stage coach 30 miles southeast of Globe, Arizona.

1922 – In Washington, D.C. the Lincoln Memorial is dedicated.

1958 – Memorial Day: the remains of two unidentified American servicemen, killed in action during World War II and the Korean War respectively, are buried at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery

1998 – A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits northern Afghanistan, killing up to 5,000.

2005– American student Natalee Holloway disappears while on a high school graduation trip to Aruba, and caused a media sensation in the United States.

2013 – Nigeria passes a law banning same-sex

marriage.

And births this date include....

1927 – Clint Walker, American actor (d.5-21-2018)

... he sure WAS a hunk!

1936 – Keir Dullea, American actor

1936 – Ruta Lee, Canadian actress

.... WOW, she's sure still got IT~

1944 – Meredith MacRae, American actress (d. 2000)

.... sad sad sad .... brain cancer.

1958 – Michael Lopez-Alegria, astronaut

1964 – Wynonna Judd, American country singer

All I know. Nuff said. Happy Hump Day. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo 

National Mint Julep Day is observed annually on May 30.  Each year, people around the country gather for a glass of mint julep! This refreshing southern classic is a traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby.

A classic mint julep is made with a mint leaf, bourbon, sugar and water. In the Southern states, where mint julep is more associated with the cuisine, spearmint is the mint of choice. Preparation of the drink may vary from one bartender to another.

• It is believed that the mint julep originated in the southern United States sometime during the 18th century.
• The term “julep” is generally defined as a sweet drink, particularly one used as a vehicle for medicine.
• During the 19th century, Americans also enjoyed a gin-based julep.
• Each year almost 120,000 mint juleps are served at Churchill Downs over the two-day period of the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby.
• May 2008 – Churchill Downs unveiled the world’s largest mint julep glass (6-foot  tall).