Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Cat Tails ~ Pizza-Style Macaroni ~ National Macaroni Day

  

Good 51º scattered clouds morning. 

 

Yesterday we had lots of clouds and we topped at 83º.

 

Picture of the Day .... really an odd friendship!

 

 

Interesting about cat tails....

 

 

The cat's tail is an extension of the spine and is used to help him balance and as an aid to communication. The tail is an important tool to help keep kitty balanced when he walks along a fence. The tail is used as a counterweight, if he looks left, the tail will move in the opposite direction. Approximately 10% of the bones in the cat's body are found in the tail. These bones are known as "caudal vertebrae". There's no set number of bones in the cat's tail, but an average number is between 20 and 23. This depends on the breed of cat and the length of the tail.

 

If you are a cat and...

• If your tail is up, that means you are very happy and satisfied.
• In case tail is down, however, it means that your little one is sad, apathetic and maybe even sick.
• If your tail is stiff, it usually means that you want something, or you may even expect something.
• If he has the tail between his hairy legs, it also means fear, and even that he is disgusted. Many times it means that you feel disappointed because you have not achieved something.
• Your tail is straight, rigid and has the tip to one side, it means that you are very curious. But if you move the tip to the sides, it means that you are irritated and not happy at all.
• If you move your tail from one side to another, it does not mean that you are happy, but rather means discontent.

• You move the tail very fast, it means that you are upset and could even behave aggressively.
• If you move your tail slowly and slowly, it means that you are relaxed or you may concentrate on something that interests you.

 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

Pizza-Style Macaroni combines two favorites: pizza and mac 'n' cheese! What's not to like about this winner?

 

• 1 (8-ounce) package elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1 (14-ounce) jar pizza sauce
• 1 (10-3/4-ounce) can Cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
• 1 cup water
• 1 (8-ounce) package sliced pepperoni, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 2 cups (8 ounces) 6-cheese Italian blend shredded cheese, divided

 

1. In a large bowl, stir together first 8 ingredients; stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 4-quart slow cooker; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
    
2. Cover and cook on LOW setting 4-1/2 hours, or until macaroni is done.
   
   

 Historically this date....

1846 – Mexican-American War: American troops occupy Monterey and Yerba Buena, thus beginning the U.S. acquisition of California.

 

1865 – American Civil War: four conspirators in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln are hanged.

 

1911 – The United States, Great Britain, Japan, and Russia sign the North Pacific Fur Seal Convention of 1911 banning open-water seal hunting, the first international treaty to address wildlife preservation issues.

 

1928 – Sliced bread is sold for the first time by the Chillicothe Baking Company of Chillicothe, Missouri.

 

1946 – Howard Hughes nearly dies when his XF-11 spy plane prototype crashes in a Beverly Hills neighborhood.

 

1981 – U.S. President Ronald Reagan appoints Sandra Day O'Connor to become the first female member of the Supreme Court of the United States.

 

1985 – Boris Becker becomes the youngest player ever to win Wimbledon at age 17

 

 

And births this date include...

1927 – Doc Severinsen, American composer and jazz trumpeter

 

 

 

1940 – Ringo Starr, English drummer and singer (The Beatles)

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

 

 

Each year on July 7th, pasta lovers across the nation dig into one of their favorite noodles on National Macaroni Day.

Made with durum wheat, macaroni is a large variety of dry pasta, which typically does not contain eggs. While many people think the shape gives macaroni its name, the kind of dough used to make the noodles give it the name. The noodle is formed into shells, spirals, straight and many other shapes, too. And in the U.S., we like our macaroni! In fact, elbow macaroni is the most common form found in the United States.

We use macaroni many different dishes from casseroles and hot dishes to soups and salads. This versatile noodle makes prepping meals a cinch, too. Many dishes made with macaroni can be made ahead, making mealtime a lot less stressful. Using macaroni in dishes is also an excellent way to stretch a recipe to feed more people.

These convenient noodles serve as a base for cheese dishes as well as meat dishes. So, whether you’re a vegetarian or a meat lover, you can celebrate the day.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Make your favorite dish using macaroni noodles! Whether it’s hot or cold, it won’t matter as long as it’s delicious. And when you’re using macaroni, you really can’t go wrong. We even have several recipes for you to try.

• Hamburger and Macaroni Hotdish
• Ham and Macaroni Picnic Salad
• Homemade Mac and Cheese