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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ McDonalds History ~ Perfect Potato Pancakes ~ Julie Moran ~ National Smile Power Day

  


Good 42º scattered clouds morning.....

 
Yesterday we had a lot of clouds! We topped at 80º.
 


 
Picture of the Day....Tom Selleck then and now.....
 

 
Interesting about McDonalds................
 

McDonald's Corporation is an American multinational fast food chain, founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hamburger stand, and later turned the company into a franchise, with the Golden Arches logo being introduced in 1953 at a location in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1955, Ray Kroc, a businessman, joined the company as a franchise agent and proceeded to purchase the chain from the McDonald brothers. McDonald's had its previous headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois, but moved its global headquarters to Chicago in June 2018. McDonald's is also a real estate company through its ownership of all restaurant locations.

 

McDonald's is the world's largest fast food restaurant chain, serving over 69 million customers daily in over 100 countries in more than 40,000 outlets as of 2021. McDonald's is best known for its hamburgers, cheeseburgers and french fries, although their menu also includes other items like chicken, fish, fruit, and salads. Their best-selling licensed item are their french fries, followed by the Big Mac. The McDonald's Corporation revenues come from the rent, royalties, and fees paid by the franchisees, as well as sales in company-operated restaurants. McDonald's is the world's second-largest private employer with 1.7 million employees (behind Walmart with 2.3 million employees). As of 2022, McDonald's has the sixth-highest global brand valuation.

 

McDonald's has been subject to criticism over the health effects of its products, its treatment of employees, and other business practices.

 

History

Siblings Richard and Maurice McDonald opened the first McDonald's at 1398 North E Street at West 14th Street in San Bernardino, California, on May 15, 1940. The brothers introduced the "Speedee Service System" in 1948, putting into expanded use the principles of the modern fast-food restaurant that their predecessor White Castle had put into practice more than two decades earlier. The original mascot of McDonald's was a chef hat on top of a hamburger who was referred to as "Speedee". In 1962, the Golden Arches replaced Speedee as the universal mascot. Clown mascot Ronald McDonald was introduced in 1965 to market the chain to children.

 


On May 4, 1961, McDonald's first filed for a U.S. trademark on the name "McDonald's" with the description "Drive-In Restaurant Services", which continues to be renewed. By September 13, McDonald's, under the guidance of Ray Kroc, filed for a trademark on a new logo—an overlapping, double-arched "M" symbol. But before the double arches, McDonald's used a single arch for the architecture of their buildings. Although the "Golden Arches" logo appeared in various forms, the present version was not used until November 18, 1968, when the company was granted a U.S. trademark.

 

The present corporation credits its founding to franchised businessman Ray Kroc on April 15, 1955. This was in fact the ninth opened McDonald's restaurant overall, although this location was destroyed and rebuilt in 1984. Kroc was recorded as being an aggressive business partner, driving the McDonald brothers out of the industry.

 

Kroc and the McDonald brothers fought for control of the business, as documented in Kroc's autobiography. In 1961, he purchased the McDonald brothers' equity in the company and began the company's worldwide reach. The sale cost Kroc $2.7 million, a huge sum during that time. The San Bernardino restaurant was eventually torn down in 1971, and the site was sold to the Juan Pollo chain in 1998. This area serves as headquarters for the Juan Pollo chain, and a McDonald's and Route 66 museum. With the expansion of McDonald's into many international markets, the company has become a symbol of globalization and the spread of the American way of life. Its prominence has made it a frequent topic of public debates about obesitycorporate ethics, and consumer responsibility.

 

If you want to read a whole lot more, go here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonald%27s

 

 
 
From Mr. Food
 

We'd be lying if we called these "quick & easy." This potato pancake recipe takes more time than other recipes, but they're not hard, and they're worth the extra effort! Make 'em for Hanukkah or a special side dish or appetizer. They'll taste the love!
 

 

  • 4 pounds Idaho Russet potatoes, peeled and chunked
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

 

  1. In a food processor, process the potatoes and onions in batches, until finely chopped. Empty each batch into a strainer and, using a spoon, press down on the mixture to remove as much water as possible.
     
  2. In a large bowl, combine potato-onion mixture, the flour, bread crumbs, baking powder, salt, pepper, and eggs; mix well.
     
  3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
     
  4. Using a serving spoon, spoon about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake into the hot oil, flattening into a pancake shape. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden on both sides.
     
  5. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter and serve warm.

 

****Make these small if you want to serve them as appetizers. Serve with the traditional fixin's of applesauce and sour cream.

 
 
Special birthday today........ Julie Moran, manager at Ace Hardware in Rogue River. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIE!!!!
 
Historically this date..........
1775 – American Revolutionary WarGeorge Washington is appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.


1836 – Arkansas is admitted as the 25th U.S. state.


1846 – The Oregon Treaty establishes the 49th parallel as the border between the United States and Canada, from the Rocky Mountains to the Strait of Juan de Fuca.


1864 – Arlington National Cemetery is established when 200 acres  around Arlington Mansion (formerly owned by
 
Confederate General Robert E. Lee) are officially set aside as a
 


1896 – The deadliest tsunami in Japan's history kills more than 22,000 people.


1916 – U.S. President Woodrow Wilson signs a bill incorporating the Boy Scouts of America, making them the only American youth organization with a federal charter.


1978 – King Hussein of Jordan marries American Lisa Halaby, who takes the name Queen Noor.


2012 – Nik Wallenda becomes the first person to successfully tightrope walk over Niagara Falls.





And births this date include....
1908 – Sam Giancana, American mobster (d. 1975)
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1917 – Lash LaRue, American actor (d. 1996)
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1937 – Waylon Jennings, American singer-songwriter and musician (The Highwaymen) (d. 2002)
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1954 – James Belushi, American actor
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1958 – Wade Boggs, American baseball player
   .... quite the controversial guy!
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1963 – Helen Hunt, American actress
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1964 – Courteney Cox, American actress, director, and producer
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1970 – Leah Remini, American actress
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihTrrtQ-LotJUYq0PQfrGvGBXnNXi3DG5_rJwalUcsy2BEyHNge0NzgKqhSgPCcFTiNvdUVr6zUe_EWEYTLS-lgdnX6nE6B0ByNutiPAxkM2DRYTlC-w9nDNCHLkpPGufKwCaceK7vAiwf/s1600/leahMA29220121-0015.jpg
 


1973 – Neil Patrick Harris, American actor, singer, and director


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All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Thursday. Ciao.
xo Sue Mom Bobo

 
On June 15th each year, National Smile Power Day shares one powerful expression. 
From the good morning greeting and the first “How may I help you?” present yourself with a smile. No matter where you are employed, job seeking, retired, or looking for new horizons starting the day with a smile is certainly more empowering than a pout or grump. Starting with a smile first is easier than trying to get there later in the day.
When you smile at someone, you are telling them that they are valued and worth the smile that you just gave them. Smiles are morale boosters and confidence builders.
Research has proven that smiling really does increase attractiveness and likability between humans. Smiling creates greater trust and increased interpersonal cooperation. Smiling at someone can help them to relax and relieve their stress while at the same time, it will make you feel right. Even if you do not feel like it, smiling will lift your mood and can make you a  happier person.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Challenge yourself to smile more often today. Use a smile to disarm a tense situation, or simply smile during your daily tasks. Are you having trouble smiling? Try these tips to help you smile more:
  • Think of a few happy moments that automatically generate a smile for you. You know, those moments where you belly laughed until your stomach hurts or a time when you were so pleased with yourself your face hurt from smiling. Keep those memories handy and use them to help you smile more often.
  • Save a couple of short jokes that are just so silly you can’t help but smile. Tell them to others, too. The best ones are simple children’s jokes or riddles that play on words. 
  • Learn Spoonerisms. This fun way of swapping letters in two words in a phrase to make new words make people stop and think. And then they smile and so will you! An example of a Spoonerism is instead of ordering peas and carrots at a restaurant you say, “I’ll have the keys and parrots.”
  • Make a list of the things you’re grateful for. Which ones make you smile? Keep the list handy and refer to it often. Add to it and feel your smiles add up.

1 comment:

Lydia said...

Everything about today’s blog is perfect. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! – I say, with a smile.