Good 52º dark cloudy morning.
Yesterday the predictions were for a "chance" of rain, but we got blue sky and fluffy clouds instead.....
The blue sky lasted a while and then the dark clouds moved in. We topped at 70º.
Picture of the Day....Los Angeles 1940 and 2013
Interesting about fingerprints...
A fingerprint is called a papillary pattern and begins to form in the womb of the mother in 3-4 months of pregnancy. During the development of the fetus, the skin is formed, including on the fingers. Our palms are covered with two layers of skin: the lower one - the dermal papillae and the upper one - the epidermis. Because the layers of the skin in a person do not fit tightly together, the dermal papillae deforms, forming folds that form grooves on the finger pads. At 7 months the fetus already has an individual papillary pattern. With age, the pattern on the fingers only increases in size, the shape of the lines and the details of the pattern do not change. It is noteworthy that even for identical twins, having a similar DNA structure, fingerprints will be different.
A fingerprint in its narrow sense is an impression left by the friction ridges of a human finger.The recovery of fingerprints from a crime scene is an important method of forensic science. Fingerprints are easily deposited on suitable surfaces (such as glass or metal or polished stone) by the natural secretions of sweat from the eccrine glands that are present in epidermal ridges. These are sometimes referred to as "Chanced Impressions".
Deliberate impressions of fingerprints may be formed by ink or other substances transferred from the peaks of friction ridges on the skin to a relatively smooth surface such as a fingerprint card. Fingerprint records normally contain impressions from the pad on the last joint of fingers and thumbs, although fingerprint cards also typically record portions of lower joint areas of the fingers.
Human fingerprints are detailed, nearly unique, difficult to alter, and durable over the life of an individual, making them suitable as long-term markers of human identity. They may be employed by police or other authorities to identify individuals who wish to conceal their identity, or to identify people who are incapacitated or deceased and thus unable to identify themselves, as in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Fingerprint analysis, in use since the early 20th century, has led to many crimes being solved. This means that many criminals consider gloves essential. In 2015, the identification of sex by testing the fingerprint biochemical content (rather than visual pattern) has been reported.
From Mr. Food
When it comes to easy snack recipes, it doesn't get much easier or tastier than our Alabama Fire Crackers! Made with saltine crackers, and a variety of spices with just enough kick. You can make a big batch, and have them on hand whenever the craving strikes!
- 1 (1-ounce) packet dry ranch dressing mix
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 sleeves (1/2 box) saltine crackers
- In a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag, combine dressing mix, red pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper; mix well. Add oil and mix well.
- Place crackers in bag, seal, and gently turn bag over several times until crackers are evenly coated, being careful not to break up crackers. Allow to sit about 1 hour before gently turning again. Let bag sit overnight. Store crackers in bag or an airtight container until ready to serve.
****If you don’t have any 2-gallon bags, you can split the seasoning mix and crackers evenly into 2 (1-gallon) bags.
Historically this date.....
1939 – Lina Medina becomes the youngest confirmed mother in medical history at the age of five. SO bizarre!
1948 – Israel is declared to be an independent state and a provisional government is established. Immediately after the declaration, Israel is attacked by the neighboring Arab states, triggering the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.
1961 – American civil rights movement: The Freedom Riders bus is fire-bombed near Anniston, Alabama, and the civil rights protesters are beaten by an angry mob.
1973 – Skylab, the United States' first space station, is launched.
And births this date include...
1936 – Bobby Darin, American singer-songwriter and actor (d. 1973)
1944 – George Lucas, American director
1984 – Mark Zuckerberg, American computer programmer and internet entrepreneur, co-founder of Facebook
All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Saturday. Ciao.
xo Sue Mom Bobo
May 14th ushers in National Buttermilk Biscuit Day to celebrate this high-rising breakfast staple.
Biscuits are made using baking powder or baking soda as a leavening agent rather than yeast. A typical buttermilk biscuit recipe contains flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, and buttermilk. They are often referred to as a “quick bread,” indicating they do not need time to rise before baking. While being made, the dough is beaten and folded to incorporate air, which expands while baking, causing the biscuit to rise.
Before the American Civil War, biscuits emerged as an inexpensive addition to meals. This sturdier bread product soon became popular as people realized it absorbed the gravy on their plate better than plain bread. Soon a new family favorite, biscuits and gravy, was created.
Alexander P. Ashbourne patented the first biscuit cutter in 1875.
Supermarkets offer canned biscuits that are refrigerated until ready to be baked. In 1931, Ballard and Ballard patented these refrigerator biscuits.
Biscuits have been a staple of the Southern United States cuisine for many years and are often made with buttermilk. Traditionally served as a side dish with butter, they are also served at breakfast with molasses, light sugarcane syrup, maple syrup, sorghum syrup, honey, jam or jelly, or as a breakfast sandwich.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Share your favorite recipes and biscuit combinations. Aside from biscuits and gravy, give these biscuit ideas a try:
- Make biscuit breakfast sandwiches with eggs and cheese.
- Serve biscuits with your favorite soup. It’s better than dumplings!
- Use biscuit dough to make pizza crust. Partially bake the dough before adding toppings.
- Warm biscuits with butter and jelly satisfy every time.
- Serve biscuits with pork chops, pork loins, or pulled pork.
- BBQ and biscuits hit the spot, too. They soak up the juices quite well.
- Whenever you have fresh fish, serve homemade biscuits. Catfish and biscuits are particularly delicious.
- Who likes tomato sandwiches during the summer? When fresh tomatoes ripen on the vine, slice them up while they’re warm. Add a little bit of mayonnaise and sprinkle of salt and sandwich them between two warm biscuits.
- Don’t forget dessert. Biscuits make an excellent base for strawberry shortcake. Just add a little sugar to your dough to sweeten it. You’ll make up the rest of the sweetness with the strawberries and whipped cream.
If you’re looking for a recipe, try the one of the recipes below.
