Goats ~ Baby Turkeys ~ Margarita ~ Ravioletti/Sausage/Vegetables ~ Corn On The Cob

Good 39º sunny clear morning.

 

Forgot to tell you, on Thursday I called my neighbor to see if any of her goats were injured or missing after I heard that one screaming at 4:30 in the morning. She said she'd go check. She did say she had one goat that is a "whiner, and maybe she had a nightmare". Her name is Bellarose. Anyway, got an email later and Maria said all the goats were there and fine. Good!

 I looked out the back window and here was a momma turkey and about 10 of her little baby turkeys... so cute!

 

 

Yesterday was haircut day. I stopped to see Brian first at his office (good to see you at Brian's office Lynn McConnell .. LASD ret !), then off to Shear Perfection for Leah to do my hair. SHORT!!! Summer is a comin'.  She does such a super job always and we always have a good visit!

 

Historically this date...

1776 – The Continental Congress appoints Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston to the Committee of Five to draft adeclaration of independence.

 

1944 – USS Missouri (BB-63) the last battleship built by the United States Navy and future site of the signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender, is commissioned.

 

1955 – Eighty-three are killed and at least 100 are injured after an Austin-Healey and aMercedes-Benz collide at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the deadliest ever accident inmotorsports.

1962 – Frank Morris, John Anglin and Clarence Anglin allegedly become the only prisoners to escape from the prison on Alcatraz Island.

 

1970 – After being appointed on May 15, Anna Mae Hays and Elizabeth P. Hoisingtonofficially receive their ranks as U.S. Army Generals, becoming the first females to do so.

 

 

And births this date include....

1933 – Gene Wilder, American actor

.......not aging well....

 

 

1936 – Chad Everett, American actor (d.2012)

 

 

 

1945 – Adrienne Barbeau, American actress

.....delivered a package to her back in the '70's, when I worked for UPS. She was a real beauty in person, even with no makeup!

 

 

1956 – Joe Montana. American football player

   ........yep, still a cutie!

 

 

I had bought (from Amazon) a margarita mix raved about by Patty's son Chuck... "Dr. Swami & Bone Daddy's". So I made a margarita.... and it was SUPE GOOD!!! That will be my cocktail again tonight! Thanks Chuck!

Dinner was the "concoction" I made Thursday... First I chopped some celery, portobello mushrooms, and sweet yellow and red peppers, and had some broccoli slaw....

I sauteéd the mushrooms and cut up sausage...

Then in went the vegetables with a bit of added olive oil and lid on to cook...

I cooked and drained the ravioletti (small bite size ravioli) and then stirred them into the pan and added the sun dried tomato Alfredo and heated through..

OMGOOOOOD!!!!

 

While I was in the kitchen the turkeys were out laying in the shade..

Pretty out there...

Then, of course, it was chair, wine, and TV. I watched the Dodgers vs the Giants at San Francisco AT&T Park...

The Dodgers won 3-2 !!! WHOOT WHOOT!!!!! At one point a homerun was hit into the stands and caught by (he looked like) a grandpa. He was so excited and then handed the ball to a young man he was sitting next to. Probably his grandson! So neat!!! The kid was THRILLED!!! 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

June 11th

Corn On The Cob Day

 

(Corn and an artichoke for dinner tonight!)

 

 

 

For some great and interesting spreads for corn on the cob:

Mix some pesto into mayonnaise ...

Add Taco Seasoning (and cayenne pepper) to softened butter or mayonnaise...

Chili-Lime Butter  1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Serve corn cobs with slices of lime.

Jalapeno Butter with Cheese 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 tablespoon green Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons grated Pecorino-Romano cheese

Sun-Dried Tomato Butter  1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
3 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and minced

 

Herb Butter

4 T unsalted softened butter

2 tablespoons fresh herb leaves, rinsed, dried, and very finely chopped (use a single herb or a mix of favorites)

Pinch of sea salt (optional)

Mix well, serve soft or refrigerate until firm. Shape into log

and wrap into parchment or wax paper and freeze for later use.

Great on mashed or baked potatoes!

New Computer ~ Clouds ~ Why Barns Are Red ~ Rufus Harper ~ Gar Austin ~ Parasites ~ Newborn Fawn ~ Menu Secrets

Good 52º cloudy morning. Rain was predicted but I doubt if we will see any.

 

Breakfast was low fat cottage cheese topped with fruit (cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberries, grapes, blueberries, raspberries)

 

Yesterday I did more stuff with the new computer, installing all the programs I like... American Greeting Card Factory, Malwarebytes, Dynamic Auto Painter, Smilebox, Hallmark Card Studio, Webshots, AOL, Adobe Photoshop, and a couple others. Thanks for some expert advice from my son Brian, I solved the problem of too small icons and text. Now I can see the text!!!

 

The clouds started gathering early... pretty!

3pm we had some heavy weight clouds:

Stayed comfy all day and never got above 77º!

 

 

Also, thanks to Ron Weiseberger (LASD ret) I found this out..

 

 

Two birthdays today..... Jim Harper's pup Rufus is 10 years old. HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUFIE!

 

 

And Gar Austin (LASD ret) is celebrating. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GAR!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Historically this date...

1854 – The first class of the United States Naval Academy students graduate.

1898 – Spanish-American War: U.S. Marines land on the island of Cuba.

1935 – Dr. Robert Smith takes his last drink, and Alcoholics Anonymous is founded in Akron, Ohio, United States, by him and Bill Wilson.

1977 – James Earl Ray escapes from Brushy Mountain State Prison in Petros, Tennessee, but is recaptured on June 13.

1991 – The kidnapping of Jaycee Lee Dugard

 

 

And births this date include....

1895 – Hattie McDaniel, American actress (d. 1952)

1921 – Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, consort of Queen Elizabeth II

 

1922 – Judy Garland, American musical actress (d. 1969)

 

 

 

1933 – F. Lee Bailey, American attorney

..... yes, mr. wonderful OJ's attny.... who was put in jail for deceiving the government and later disbarred. mr. nice guy. And, doesn't his first initial and middle name mean "flee"!

1953 – John Edwards, American politician and lawyer

 

You have to watch this. These men found a newborn fawn in the middle of the road. Good ending!!! 2 minutes...

http://www.pawmygosh.com/fawn-in-road/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=emailvisits

 

Dinner was some pork/jalapeño sausage, cheese ravioli, veggies, and sun dried tomato Alfredo. Photos tomorrow.

 

Speaking of food, here is a secret menu item from Burger King... basically a heart attack on a bun. Burger King doesn't slack on this bad boy, it comes stacked with 4 meat patties, 4 cheese slices, bacon (obviously), and BK's special sauce. Make sure you grab a handful of napkins after ordering the Suicide Burger!

... And a secret menu item from Taco Bell... this sounds interesting,  "The Hulk" consists of a 5-layer burrito that comes with guacamolé instead of nacho cheese. Oh, and make sure you go out of your way to drive to the "good" Taco Bell. That way you get the fresh guacamolé and not last night's brown leftovers.

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

June 10th

National Iced Tea Day

 

With the official start of summer just a few days away. The timing is perfect for National Iced Tea Day.

 

Chances are, it is already hot in your area. Today may serve as a good reminder to make and enjoy your first (of many) Iced Tea drink of the season. Have it plain, add a little lemon, or sweeten it with sugar. Iced Tea is certainly a favorite summer cooler of millions of Americans. And best of all, tea is good for your health!

 

It takes no imagination to decide how to enjoy this great day: Grab an Iced Tea and head out to the hammock strung under a shady tree.

 

*I remember visiting the South with my parents when I was about 10 years old. The Southerners drink "sweet tea" which is SUPER sugary iced tea. ICK. I couldn't drink it. I like mine with lemon, not sugar!!