Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ State Foods ~ Three Cheese Garlic Bread ~ Lee Taylor ~ Olga Duran ~ Chuck Kuehl ~ Singles Awareness Day

  

Good 30º cloudy frozen morning.

 

Yesterday we started out cloudy and rain was predicted.

 We got the rain.

We topped at 53º early and then it started getting colder pretty fast.

 

 

Picture of the Day... momma and her babies

 

 

 

Interesting about state foods....

 

Alabama

The Cotton State is known for tomato pie, orange rolls, crab cakes, fried chicken and other indulgent creations.

 

Alaska

The Last Frontier features fresh-caught seafood, locally grown vegetables and other bright bites.

 

 

Arizona

The Sunset State offers some incredible eats, including authentic Mexican fare and colossal steaks fit for a cowboy. 

 

Arkansas

The Land of Opportunity features world-class barbecue pork, creamy Possum Pie, stuffed-to-the-max tamales and more.

 

California

The Golden State is brimming with seafood stew, fish tacos, avocado toast and more fresh flavors.

 

Colorado

The Centennial State boasts a culinary canon that encompasses Rocky Mountain oysters, elk-jalapeno sausages and more.

 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

If you're serving up an Italian dinner, then you're probably searching for the perfect garlic bread recipe. Well, our garlic bread has not just one, not just two, but THREE different kinds of cheeses to make it the ultimate combination of cheesy and garlic that will take your Italian-style dinner night to the next level. Our Three Cheese Garlic Bread will have everyone saying, "molto bene!" That's, "very good," in Italian!

 

• 1 loaf Italian bread, sliced in half lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 (8-ounce) container mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

 

1. Preheat oven to 450º. Place bread on a baking sheet. 
2. In a small skillet over low heat, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté until golden, stirring occasionally. (If you cook it over high heat, it will burn and have a bitter taste). Remove from heat and set aside. 
3. In a small bowl, combine mascarpone, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, the salt, milk, and garlic; mix until well combined. Spread mixture evenly over cut sides of bread and sprinkle with parsley.
4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is heated through. Slice and enjoy.

 

 

Three friends are celebrating their birthdays today.... Lee Taylor (aka Tiffany!) (LASD ret). HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEE!! xo

 

and....... Olga Duran (wife of infamous LASD ret. Lt. Jimmy) is celebrating... HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLGA!! xo

and last but not least, Chuck Kuehl (son of my pal Patty and with is bride Linda in the photo) is celebrating. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHUCK!! xo

 

 

 

Historically this date.....

1954 – Canada and the United States agree to construct the Distant Early Warning Line, a system of radar stations in the far northern Arctic regions of Canada and Alaska.

 

1965 – A new red-and-white maple leaf design is adopted as the flag of Canada, replacing the old Canadian Red Ensign banner.

 

1989 – Soviet Union invasion of Afghanistan: The Soviet Union officially announces that all of its troops have left Afghanistan.

 

 

 

And births this date include...

1907 – Cesar Romero, American actor (d. 1994)

 

 

1927 – Harvey Korman, American actor and comedian (d. 2008)

 

1947 – Rusty Hamer, American actor (d. 1990)

 

1948 – Ron Cey, American baseball player

 

 

1951 – Jane Seymour, English actress

 

1964 – Chris Farley, American actor and comedian (d. 1997)

 

 

 

All I know. Nuff said. Happy Tuesday. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

 

On February 15th, Singles Awareness Day reminds us that there’s nothing wrong with being single. In fact, the day after Valentine’s Day points out all the ways that singledom benefits our communities and more.

 

There are several benefits to being unattached. Singles can come and go as they please with no regard to a partner’s schedule, wants or needs. Career opportunity?  A single doesn’t need to consult a spouse before accepting an offer. It’s also easier for a single to keep up healthy habits. There isn’t anyone to sabotage their efforts to work out and eat healthily. Singles also tend to be more self-reliant and involved in their communities.

 

Singles come in all ages, too. Whether they’re single by choice or happenstance, recently single or pursuing singledom for the long haul, they tend to lead independent lives. However, that doesn’t mean they are alone. Singles may be raising a child or grandchild. They may be caring for a parent or sibling.

 

Despite the images of a spinster, a partying bachelor, a single’s lifestyle can take on quite a different look. They may take on many roles from a professional to a community leader, caregiver, and volunteer.

 

HOW TO OBSERVE

• Celebrate your singleness.
• Join other singles for coffee, dinner, or other events.
• If you aren’t single, don’t overlook the singles in your life. Include them in your activities. They may not be seeking a life partner, but they do like to be included.
• • Recognize the contributions singles make in the organizations, communities, and schools around you. 
  • Read books like How to be Single and Happy by Jennifer L Taitz or Single on Purpose by John Kim.

  SINGLES AWARENESS DAY HISTORY

• Our research has found that Singles Awareness Day has been around since 1999. In a blog post dated February 11, 2005, Mississippi State University student, Dustin Barnes lays claim to the creation of the day. According to his article, Barnes and his high school friends invented it “back in the day.” The earliest record we could find of the day in print is 1999. Another celebration has been taking place in the United Kingdom for
• some time. Some of the articles we found references to the celebration in the UK while others make no reference at all. Whether the observance was created in the US or crossed the pond and grew from there, we can’t be sure.

 

Singles FAQ

Q. Is this day just for single people?
A. No. It’s also a day for those in relationships to recognize their friends who are single. Sometimes people who are single choose to be single. Other times, it’s the circumstance. Either way, there’s nothing wrong with being single.

Q. I’m single and I love it. How can I get my friends to stop setting me up on dates?
A. First, have you told your friends that you’re happy being single? If not, tell them. Secondly, tell them WHY you’re happy being single. It may be the freedom to travel, the ability to put work first, or just a general feeling of being fulfilled and happy. Whatever the reason, express it to your friends. They are your friends after all. Finally, if they still continue to set you up on dates, flat out refuse to meet this new person. They will eventually get the message. 

Q. I’m single but I really wish I wasn’t. How do I meet someone who has similar interests?
A. There are several ways to meet new people. Some of them work best if you go into it interested in the experience more than meeting someone. Try these:

• Take a class. It may be art, cooking, woodworking, dog training, or any variety of things. 
• Volunteer. When you volunteer for a cause you feel strongly about you are bound to meet people with similar interests.
• Attend to your spiritual nature. Whether it’s through a church, meditation class, or a retreat, you will expand your circle spiritually.
• Travel. Yes, travel alone or with other friends. You might meet someone who loves to travel, too. 
• Ask your friends about their other single friends. Our friends may be terrible match-makers, but this does allow you to meet new people. 
• Host a party. Invite friends to bring other singles.
• Try speed dating or a dating app.