Fog ~ Sun ~ Tourcanet Bird ~ Muffin Cup Breakfast ~ More Odd Names ~ Bruiser ~ Lobster Newburg ~ Palm Sunday

Good 32º cloudy morning. 

Boy, yesterday it sure got foggy after I took that picture of the snow on my mountain!

Then it got beautiful!

This is an interesting bird...

Crimson-rumped Toucanet in the Refugio Paz de Las Aves, Ecuador

A small patch of red quills in its tail feathers earned this smaller cousin of the toucan its common name. That ‘crimson rump’ provides striking contrast to the deep green, gold, and blue feathers on the rest of the Toucanet’s body. Our specimen was photographed in the Refugio Paz de Las Aves (Peace of the Birds Sanctuary), a private nature reserve nestled in the foothills of the Ecuadorian Andes near the equator. Visitors there can spot many neotropical bird species, including antpittas, hummingbirds, and tanagers.

Muffin Cup Breakfast

cooking spray

18 refrigerated biscuits (unbaked)

8 oz breakfast sausage

7 large eggs

1/2 cup milk

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1. Preheat oven to 400º

2. Spray 18 muffin cups with cooking spray

3. Roll out each biscuit on a lightly floured surface to form 5" rounds.

4. Place each round in muffin cup, pressing into the base and sided to form a cup

5. Cook sausage in skillet until browned and cooked through, 5-10 minutes, drain fat.

6. Spoon sausage into muffin cups.

7. Whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper in bowl.

8. Pour egg mixture into each cup, filling just below top of biscuit dough.

9. Sprinkle cheese on top of egg mixture.

10. Bake until eggs are set and dough is golden, about 15-18 minutes.

** Now if you have leftover ham or any other kind of meat you like, use that. You can also add in some bacon sprinkles and or chopped fresh chives. Use your imagination!

Historically this date.......

1943 – Start of the American amphibious landings in the Philippines a turning point in the Pacific War.

1990 – The Happy Land fire was an arson fire that kills 87 people trapped inside an illegal nightclub in the New York City borough of The Bronx.

1996 – An 81-day-long standoff between the anti-government group Montana Freemenand law enforcement near Jordan, Montana, begins.

And births this date include....

1911 – Jack Ruby, killer of Lee Harvey Oswald (d. 1967)

1918 – Howard Cosell, American sports reporter (d. 1995)

1928 – Jim Lovell, American astronaut

1940 – Anita Bryant, American singer

She certainly got herself and career in trouble back in the 70's voicing her opinion against gays~

1942 – Aretha Franklin, American singer

1947 – Elton John, English singer and songwriter

1965 – Sarah Jessica Parker, American actress

1982 – Danica Patrick, American race car driver

In regards to those odd names on yesterday's blog...

The first woman telephone operator in America....

Emma Nutt became the first woman telephone operator on September 1, 1878. She loved the job, and worked at it for 33 years.

My Jerry had two cousins with the last name of Hogg. One was Emma and the other Ima. Really! There was also a governor of Texas (1851-1906) named Jim Hogg and he named his daughter Ima also!

Friend Del Graves said names not in consideration for she and Tom's kids was Robin and Doug!

My friend Lovella Moore (if you cut her first name down... Love Moore!) knew of a gal named Rosie who married a guy with the last name of Butts! Lovella also knew a guy named Peter Uhren!!! OMGOSH.

And, my friend Trish who's last name is Bowler has the maiden name of Lane.... so she's a Lane Bowler!

And from my friend Owen Tong...." Speaking of names, my last trainee told me a HS friend of his named Juana Ofelia  married a guy named Wiener and became Juana Ofelia Wiener.  I almost died laughing!"

Later dinner was orange chicken (tempura breaded white met chicken with carrots, water chestnuts, edamame, and onions in a zesty orange sauce and rice)

Then it was chair, wine, and TV with Bruiser sleeping in my chair with me!

All I know. Nuff said. Happy Palm Sunday. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo

Lobster Newburg is an American seafood dish made with lobster, butter, cream, cognac, sherry, eggs and cayenne pepper.  It is an elegant and classic dish enjoyed by many since the late 1800s. 

Debuting in 1876 at Delmonico’s, a fine New York restaurant, this dish was invented by sea captain Ben Wenburg.  He demonstrated the recipe to restaurant manager Charles Delmonico and refinements were made by chef Charles Ranhofer. The creation was then added to the restaurant’s menu as Lobster a la Wenburg.  The dish grew fast in popularity.

There was an argument between Wenburg and manager Charles Delmonica which caused the dish to be removed from the menu, but after many requests from patrons, it returned with a new name. The entree came to be known as Lobster Newburg.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Enjoy this Lobster Newburg recipe.

And today is Palm Sunday...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Sunday

Rain ~ Snow ~ Geese & Ravens ~ Bruiser ~ PJ & Daves Prefab Home ~ Super Odd Names ~ Crockpot Chicken Stuffing Casserole

Good 30º everything is frozen foggy morning. 

 

Yesterday the rain, except for a few real pouring episodes, it mostly stayed just drizzling and the temperature got as high as 40º.

We got a total of 1" of rain.

 

There was snow at some places along the river, but we didn't get any here. I was surprised. There is some up on my mountain though...

My goosie-gooses showed up for a snack and a couple ravens joined them! Took this through the door (with screen door) so not as good, but didn't want to scare the ravens! 

The turkeys were out and about as well as a couple deer. Bruiser wanted to stay dry, so he sat on the porch railing and kept and eye on the critters! 

 

 

Friends and former neighbors PJ and Dave have moved to Quartzsite Arizona. They bought a piece of property and were having a prefab home built. For now they are living in their motorhome....

It was to be delivered this past Monday, but in the process of delivering it, it was blown over on the freeway... 

PJ said both halves have to be rebuilt now and they won't get it until mid April.

 

 

My friend Trish commented on yesterday's blog that Elisha Otis was a strange name to be given to a boy. Otis was the elevator guy! It's not just the first name that is so odd, but it's the last name it's paired with! So, I looked into strange names and found these. OMGOSH!!
Girls names:

Robyn Banks, Emerald Stone, Nora Bone, Dee Zaster, Rosie Peach, Hazel Nutt, Pearl E. Whites, Penny Wise, Pat May Weiner.

 

Boys names:

Justin Case, Seymour Legg, Tim Burr, Ash Hull, Phil Hole, Woody Bush, Owen Money, Doug Graves, Justin Tune, Lowden Clear, Bernd Onions, Artie Choke, Ted E. Bear (father of Max Bear), Rusty Nails.

 

Be thankful for the name you have!!!

 

 

Serves 4-6

 

• 10-12 Chicken Tenderloin Pieces
• 1 Tablespoon Poultry Seasoning or to taste see note
• 10.75 oz Can Cream of Celery Soup
• 6 oz Box Stove Top Stuffing
• 2 Cups Chicken Broth

 

1. In a bowl mix stuffing and broth together and set aside.
2. Place tenderloin pieces in the bottom of your 6 qt slow cooker (I usedthis one.)
3. Sprinkle poultry seasoning over tenderloins.
4. Pour soup over chicken and spread evenly.
5. Once stuffing has absorbed all of the chicken broth pour evenly on top.
6. Cover with lid and cook on low for 4-6 hours

From Crockpot Chris...

• I used cream of celery soup in this recipe, but you could use cream of chicken or mushroom if you’d rather.
• I used chicken tenderloins, but you could use chicken breasts instead, just make sure your chicken is cooked through before serving.

 

 

 

Historically this date......

1882 – Robert Koch announces the discovery of mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis.

 

1900 – Mayor of New York City Robert Anderson Van Wyck breaks ground for a new underground "Rapid Transit Railroad" that would link Manhattan and Brooklyn.

 

1934 – U.S. Congress passes the Tydings-McDuffie Act allowing the Philippines to become a self-governing commonwealth.

 

1944 – Ardeatine Massacre: German troops kill 335 Italian civilians in Rome.

 

1958 – Rock'N'Roll teen idol Elvis Presley is drafted in the U.S. Army.

 

1989 – Exxon Valdez oil spill: In Prince William Sound in Alaska, the Exxon Valdez spills 240,000 barrels (38,000 m³)

of petroleum after running aground.

 

1998 – Jonesboro massacre: Mitchell Johnson and Andrew Golden, aged 11 and 13 respectively, fire upon teachers and students at Westside Middle School in Jonesboro,Arkansas; five people are killed and ten are wounded.

Click on the "massacre" link and it is an interesting read. Sick puppies, both...Golden more so.

 

 

 

 

And births this date include....

1930 – Steve McQueen, American actor (d. 1980)

 

 

1944 – R. Lee Ermey, American actor

Born in Emporia, Kansas, Ermey enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1961. Ermey was a drill instructor at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California, and Parris Island, South Carolina from 1965 to 1967. In 1968, Ermey arrived in Vietnam where he served for 14 months with the Marine Wing Support Group 17. He then served two tours of duty in Okinawa, Japan, during which he rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-6) and was medically discharged in 1972 for several injuries incurred during his tours

 

 

 

1954 – Donna Pescow, American actress

 

1976 – Peyton Manning, retired American football player

 

Later dinner was some of Schwans Shrimp Broccoli Bow Tie Pasta Alfredo. I air fried some buttery mushrooms to go with.

 

Then, chair, wine, and TV. When Bruiser knew I was coming into the living room for my cozy chair (with the electric blanket on it) he took over!

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

 

Raisins coated in a shell of either milk chocolate or dark chocolate have their special day of honor each March 24 on National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day.

Chocolate covered raisins have been popular with moviegoers for many, many years and they continue to be.  They are also a conventional bulk vending item across the country.

More than 1 million Raisinets are produced per hour.

 

In some countries, chocolate covered raisins are known as Raisinets. Raisinets were the earliest and one of the most popular brands of the product.  Currently made by Nestle, they are the third largest selling candy in United States history.  The Blumenthal Chocolate Company introduced the Raisinets to the United States in 1927, and then in 1984, the brand was acquired by Nestle.  There are also a large number of other brands of chocolate covered raisins on the market. 

Raisins are an excellent source of calcium, potassium, iron, fiber and vitamin B.  When you combine the raisins with dark chocolate, you have a great tasting, healthy snack.

 

HOW TO OBSERVE

Try one of the following recipes:

Raisin-oni (Chocolate Raisin Clusters)Easy Chocolate-Covered Raisins (Crock-Pot)Deluxe Oatmeal Raisinets Cookies