Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Saddle Shoes ~ Apple Pie Bites ~ National Food Day

 

 

Good super dark 40º morning. 

 

 

Yesterday we started quite cloudy.... my mountain was hidden...

As the day progressed............

We topped at 64º.

 

And it was super gloomy in Grants Pass.....

 

Picture of the Day....pals

 

 

Interesting about saddle shoes....

 

The saddle shoe, also known as "saddle oxford", is a low-heeled casual shoe, characterized by a plain toe and saddle-shaped decorative panel placed mid foot. Saddle shoes are typically constructed of leather and are most frequently white with a black or dark blue saddle, although any color combination is possible.

 

Saddle shoes are worn by both men and women in a variety of styles ranging from golf cleats to school uniform shoes. They have a reputation as the typical shoes of school-girls, especially in the 1940s.

In popular culture

• In 1957 Elvis Presley wore saddle shoes in Jailhouse Rock.
• Bert from Sesame Street often wore saddle oxfords and they can be seen in his song and dance called "Doin' the Pigeon".
• The Peanuts comic strip character Lucy van Pelt wears saddle shoes.
• Character Audrey Horne in Twin Peaks is often seen wearing saddle shoes.
• In Family Matters, saddle shoes were part of Steve Urkel's distinctive, "nerdy" fashion sense
• Character Jelly Otter in PB&J Otter wears saddle shoes
• Character Rory Gilmore in Gilmore Girls wears saddle shoes as a part of her school uniform.
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• Character Elaine Benes from Seinfeld wore them frequently.
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• India Stoker, the protagonist of the 2013 film Stoker, receives a pair of saddle shoes every year on her birthday.

 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

Have you ever wanted a quick and easy pie recipe that's potluck perfect? This recipe for Apple Pie Bites is easy to make and even easier to take!

 

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
• 2 apples, peeled and cut into about 16 slices

 

1. Preheat oven to 425º. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
2. Unroll crescent dough, separating into 4 rectangles; press perforations to seal. Brush 1 tablespoon of butter evenly over dough, then sprinkle with about 1/2 of cinnamon sugar. Cut each rectangle into 4 strips.
3. Wrap each strip around an apple slice. Place on prepared baking sheet. Brush with remaining butter and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar.
4. Bake 10 to 13 minutes, or until golden.

 

 

 

Historically this date.....

1861 – The First Transcontinental Telegraph line across the United States is completed, spelling the end for the 18-month-old Pony Express

1901 – Annie Edson Taylor becomes the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. ***

1977 – Veterans Day is observed on the fourth Monday in October for the seventh and last time. (The holiday is once again observed on November 11 beginning the following year.)

2005 – Hurricane Wilma makes landfall in Florida resulting in 35 direct 26 indirect fatalities and causing $20.6B USD in damage.

 

And births this date include....

1838 – Annie Edson Taylor, American Adventuress (d. 1921)

*** see above. Interesting story.

 

1936 – David Nelson, American actor and director (d. 2011)

 

1947 – Kevin Kline, American actor

1960 – B.D. Wong, American actor

1961 – Mary Bono, American politician

 

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

National Food Day focuses on healthy and nutritious food. The observance takes place annually on October 24th.

One of the themes of the day aims to help people to “Eat Real.” This theme is defined by “cutting back on sugar drinks, overly salted packaged foods and fatty, factory-farmed meats in favor of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and sustainably raised protein.”  The observance involves some of the country’s most prominent food activists. Their vision includes food that can be healthy, affordable and produced. At the same time, the goal is to produce food with care for the environment, farm animals and the people who grow, harvest and serve it in mind.

The movement seeks a balance between nutrition, affordability and the environment. They strive to meet these goals by consistently addressing policy.

NATIONAL FOOD DAY HISTORY

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) initiated National Food Day 2011. The nationwide celebration of healthy, affordable and sustainability produced food is a grassroots campaign for better food policies. This project builds throughout the year and culminates on October 24th of each year.