Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ 5 Weird Questions/Answers ~ Crunchy Turkey Bake ~ National French Toast Day

  

Good 48º super foggy morning.

 

Yesterday we had some clouds and a few sprinkles of rain....   We topped at 64º.

 

Picture of the Day .... business name!

 

 

Interesting...

 

Here are 5 weird questions with answers....

#1 Why is cow meat called beef?

It is connected with etymology. After the Norman conquest of Britain in 1066, many French words replaced English ones. So the Anglo-Saxon cow became the French boeuf, which later became beef. By the way, the same changes explain why we have pork: pig was replaced by the French porc which later became pork.

 

#2 Why do pigeons bob their heads?

This movement helps them to see better: they get a stabilized image of the moving objects.

 

#3 Why do raccoons wash their paws?

Actually they don't wash anything! Of course these movements help to remove dirt from their food. However, their real aim is to get more sensory information about different objects from nerve endings located on their paws.

 

#4 Why do birds sit safely on power lines?

The answer is easy. The electrical current doesn't go through the bird's body as both its feet are on the same wire and the bird doesn't touch grounded metal objects.

 

#5 Why do we have red eyes in pictures?

Our pupils enlarge in the dark. So when we see a flash from the camera they have no time to contract. The light reaches the retina, reflects back and then it is captured by the camera.

 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

Our creamy and Crunchy Turkey Bake is so warming and satisfying that you'll want to save leftovers to make it! This is the perfect way to take the chill off of a mid-winter day.

 

• 1 pound leftover cooked turkey, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 2 (15-ounce) cans mixed vegetables, drained
• 1 10.75-ounce) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 1 cup French-fried onions (from a 2.8-ounce can)

 

 

1. Coat a microwave-safe 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
    
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except French-fried onions; mix well then spoon into casserole dish.
    
3. Microwave at 80% power for 10 minutes. Remove from microwave and top with French-fried onions. Microwave at 80% power for 5 more minutes, or until bubbly and heated through (see Note).
   

 

**Cooking times may vary. Check your microwave instruction booklet for guidelines.

 

 

 

Historically this date....

1520 – After navigating through the South American strait, three ships under the command of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan reach the Pacific Ocean, becoming the first Europeans to sail from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific.

 

1994 – In Portage, Wisconsin, convicted serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is clubbed to death by an inmate in the Columbia Correctional Institution gymnasium.

 

 

 

And births this date include...

  

1933 – Hope Lange, American actress (d. 2003)

  

 

1936 – Gary Hart, American politician

Involved in one of the top 10 political sex scandals of all time.

1949 – Paul Shaffer, Canadian orchestra leader

 

 

1950 – Ed Harris, American actor

 

 

 

 

1967 – Anna Nicole Smith, American television personality (d. 2007)

 

 

 

 

All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Sunday. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

Each year on November 28th, people across the United States enjoy National French Toast Day. Also known as eggy bread or omelet bread, it makes a great breakfast for guests or part of a brunch.  

Home cooks and professionals alike whip up a few personal favorites when it comes to french toast recipes. The base consists of eggs and milk whisked together. Bread is dipped into the mixture and fried until golden. Many people also add some sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon to the base.

The flavor of French toast can be brightened with a squeeze of fresh orange or stuffed with sauteed apples and cinnamon. Make French toast kid-friendly by cutting it into sticks. Then dip the sticks into syrup. Substitute sugary syrup with a fruit puree and fresh fruit pieces. Nuts and seeds add crunch to this delicious breakfast fare, and don’t forget the whipped cream! Just a dollop goes a long way.

Make French toast as part of a big breakfast. Freeze leftovers for easy breakfasts later in the week. Have breakfast for dinner. Share your favorite French toast recipes. Do you love cinnamon and vanilla? What’s the best fruit toppings? Add apple butter or another jam. 

The term “French toast” is primarily used in the United States. However, similar dishes served in the rest of the world go by a variety of names including:

Poor knights (arme riddere) – Denmark, Norway, and Germany
Bombay toast – India
Eggy bread or Gypsy toast – United Kingdom
Lost bread (pain perdu) – France and New Orleans