Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Longest Road in the USA ~ Secret Ingredient Meatloaf ~ Maddie Maxwell ~ National Hot Dog Day

  

Good 53º clear sunny morning. 

 

Yesterday we warmed to 103º.

 

 

Picture of the Day

 

 

 

Interesting about the longest road in the USA......

 

U.S. Route 20 or U.S. Highway 20 (US 20) is an east–west United States highway that stretches from the Pacific Northwest all the way to New England. The "0" in its route number indicates that US 20 is a coast-to-coast route and major route. Spanning 3,365 miles, it is the longest road in the United States, and the route is roughly parallel to that of the newer Interstate 90 (I-90), which is in turn the longest Interstate Highway in the U.S. There is a discontinuity in the official designation of US 20 through Yellowstone National Park, with unnumbered roads used to traverse the park.

 

 

 

US 20 and US 30 break the general U.S. Route numbering rules in Oregon, since US 30 actually starts north of US 20 in Astoria, and runs parallel to the north throughout the state (the Columbia River and Interstate 84). The two run concurrently and continue in the correct positioning near Caldwell, Idaho. This is because US 20 was not a planned coast-to-coast route while US 30 was. US 20 originally ended at the eastern entrance of Yellowstone Park; it was extended in 1940.

 

The highway's eastern terminus is in Boston, Massachusetts, at Kenmore Square, where it meets Route 2. Its western terminus is in Newport, Oregon, at an intersection with US 101, within a mile of the Pacific Ocean.

Sign in Newport Oregon......

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

Is there a "secret ingredient" in your favorite meatloaf recipe? There is in ours! Our Secret Ingredient Meatloaf calls for one shortcut ingredient that doesn't just make life easier, but it makes the meatloaf so moist and flavorful, too! Aren't you glad we've let you in on our little secret?

 

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1 cup chunky salsa
• 1 cup coarsely crushed ranch-flavored tortilla chips
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

 

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Coat a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, salsa, tortilla chips, 1/2 cup cheese, the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well. Place in loaf pan.
3. Bake 55 to 60 minutes, or until no pink remains. Sprinkle remaining cheese over meatloaf and cook another 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

 

 

Today is a special birthday, Madeline Maxwell, my step son Aaron's daughter and his wife Marie's.

Madeline is 7 years old. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MADDIE!! xoxo

 

Historically this date.....

1903 – The Ford Motor Company ships its first car.

1932 – In Washington, D.C., police fire tear gas on World War I veterans, part of the Bonus Expeditionary Force, who attempt to march to the White House.

1934 – 1934 West Coast waterfront strike: In Seattle, Washington, police fire tear gas on and club 2,000 striking longshoremen. The governor of Oregon calls out the National Guard to break a strike on the Portland docks.

1940 – California opens its first freeway, the Arroyo Seco Parkway.

....with stop signs at the end of the on-ramps!

 

1969 – Apollo program: Apollo 11 successfully makes the first manned landing on the Moon in the Sea of Tranquility. Americans Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first humans to walk on the Moon almost 7 hours later. (US Time)

2012 – During a midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises, a gunman opens fire at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, killing 12 people and injuring 58.

 

2015 – The United States and Cuba resume full diplomatic relations after five decades.

 

2017 – O. J. Simpson is granted parole to be released from prison after serving nine years of a 33-year sentence after being convicted of armed robbery in Las Vegas.

 

And births this date include...

1925 – Lola Albright, American actress and singer (d.2017)

 

 

1938 – Natalie Wood, American actress (d. 1981)

 

1947 – Carlos Santana, Mexican-American singer-songwriter and guitarist (Santana)

 

1971 – Sandra Oh, Canadian actress

 

1980 – Gisele Bündchen, Brazilian model, fashionista, and businesswoman

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

National Hot Dog Day in July celebrates a summertime staple on a bun. Enjoy one piping hot and add some relish and mustard to go! One thing we want to know – is it a sandwich or not? 

Celebrated every year during National Hot Dog Month, this day pays homage to the frankfurter, the footlong or wienie, wiener, wienerwurst or even red hot. They taste just as great no matter what we call it.

Over 25 million hot dogs are sold at baseball stadiums each year.

We make them a variety of ways. They’re portable and easy to make. While many of us prefer them grilled or toasted over a fire, we also boil, pan-fry, and rotisserie-cook them. The list of toppings are numerous – from the basic ketchup, mustard or relish to onions, mayonnaise, cheese, bacon, chili and sauerkraut – the list keeps growing. Adults and children alike love them, too. 

On May 31, 2012, a world record was set for the most expensive hot dog. The “California Capitol City Dawg” sold for $145.49 at Capitol Dawg in Sacramento, California.  The “California Capitol City Dawg” features:

• A grilled 18″ all-beef, in natural casing frank from Chicago
• Served on a fresh-baked herb and oil focaccia roll spread with white truffle butter, then grilled
• Topped with whole grain mustard from France, garlic and herb mayonnaise
• Sauteed chopped shallots, organic mixed baby greens, maple syrup
• Marinated/fruitwood smoked uncured bacon from New Hampshire
• Chopped tomatoes, sweetened dried cranberries, chopped tomato
• Expensive moose cheese from Sweden
• Basil olive oil/pear-cranberry-coconut balsamic vinaigrette and ground peppercorn
• Proceeds from the sale of each 3 lb. super dog donated to the Shriners Hospitals for Children
• 7-Eleven sells the most grilled hot dogs in North America – 100 million annually.

 

There are so many ways to celebrate the day!

• Host a hot dog roast.
• Share your favorite toppings.
• Take a poll to find out which is most preferred – blackened hot dogs or just cooked through?
• Explore the best hot dog eateries near you and give them a shout-out. 
• Challenge people to defend their position on this question: Is a hot dog a sandwich?

While you’re celebrating, have a hot dog. 

NATIONAL HOT DOG DAY HISTORY

The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council established National Hot Dog Day in 1991 to coincide with a hot dog lunch on Capitol Hill. The observance occurs every year on a Wednesday in July.