Good 46º dark cloudy sprinkling rain morning.
Yesterday we started off very foggy again. We had some light rain on and off and we topped at 60º.
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Interesting about Beagle dogs.....
Beagles have big, long, floppy ears to help them track smells better. Bred as hunting dogs, their big ears aid them in their tracking skills. If you look closely at a beagle, you will notice how their big long ears are actually set a little bit lower than most dogs too. This lets them hang even lower than they would normally, and even look longer than they are.
These dogs' big, long, floppy ears help them to track interesting smells and scents! That means when your beagle gets a sniff of something interesting, his head gets close to the ground, and those amazing floppy ears can get to work.
Their ears are comparable to a catcher’s mitts, and this is a great analogy; they sweep along the floor kicking up invisible smell particles, and sweep them towards their nose – and they have an incredible sense of smell that is far better than most other dog breeds… those ears help them out a lot! As well as kicking up all those interesting smells, a beagle’s long ears also reduce the far-off sounds interfering with their hunting – meaning they learn to rely a lot more on their excellent sense of smell.
From Mr. Food
Corned beef hash is found in restaurants all over the country, but with our recipe for Homemade Hash, you won't have to travel past your front door to get it. This corned beef hash recipe is hearty, quick, and perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 2 onions, diced
- 3 cups diced boiled potatoes (3 to 4 large potatoes) (see Notes)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups diced cooked corned beef (about 1 pound)
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter; saute onions 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender.
- Add potatoes, salt, and pepper and cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add corned beef, and cook 5 to 6 minutes, or until heated through.
***You can substitute refrigerated or frozen diced potatoes, if you'd like.
***Top with a fried egg for a tasty breakfast dish!
Special anniversary today... my nephew Jim Plumbridge and his bride Mel are celebrating 30 years of a great marriage! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY KIDS!
Today would have been a very special friend's birthday, Kio Ebrahimzadeh! Unfortunately he passed away in November 2020.
Kio was a retired police officer and he had battled brain cancer.
Historically this date....
2003 – The Cedar Fire, the second-largest fire in California history, kills 15 people, consumes 250,000 acres (1,000 km2), and destroys 2,200 homes around San Diego.
And births this date include....
Married to Betty Grable at one time.
All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Tuesday. Ciao.
xo Sue Mom Bobo
National Pumpkin Day recognizes a favored autumn decoration and food on October 26th. Pumpkin is used in a variety of recipes, competitions, and festivals.
By October 26th, we’re in a frenzy of pumpkin obsession. We cannot wait for the big November holiday for pumpkin pie. No siree, we need pumpkin everything! Bars, cookies, coffee, cheesecake, pasta, and oatmeal. Pumpkin Chunkin’, pumpkin patches, festivals, bake-offs, and television specials. Let’s not forget jack-o-lantern carving, too! This fruit grabs American’s attention.
As it should be. This squash is native to North America. The oldest evidence of pumpkin-related seeds dates back to somewhere between 7000 and 5500 BC to seeds found in Mexico.
The word pumpkin originates from the word pepon, which means “large melon” in Greek.
Within recent years, white pumpkins have become more popular in the United States. The United States produces 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins, with Illinois producing more than any other state.
A 2,145-pound pumping from Streator, Illinois holds the current North American record. Grown by Gene McMullen in 2015, the great pumpkin weighed in a few hundred pounds lighter than the current world record pumpkin from 2014. At 2,323-pounds, the giant pumpkin from Switzerland retains the world record prize.
Canned pumpkin may be recommended by veterinarians as a dietary supplement for dogs and cats that are experiencing certain digestive ailments.
Raw pumpkin can be fed to poultry as a supplement to their regular feed during the winter months to help maintain egg production.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Share your pumpkin patch pictures. Carve a jack-o-lantern. Roast some pumpkin seeds. While you’re at it, bake up something tasty! As always, invite someone to Celebrate Every Day® with you, too.
On National Pumpkin Day enjoy the following pumpkin recipes:
