Ike Saben ~ Picture of the Day ~ Mike Hannan/Jennifer Murphy/Bill & Jeannie Patterson ~ Seahorses ~ Cheeseburger Ramen Casserole ~ Gabe & Ann Ramirez ~ Mike Cipolla ~ Daylight Savings Time Ends

Good 30º clear sky morning. Yesterday we topped at 77º. 

A dear friend, Ike Saben (LASD ret), passed away Thursday, 10-31, after suffering a brain injury from a fall. Ike had worked at Lakewood Station and then was an Investigator at Homicide. At our Laughlin reunions he was our main photographer for a number of years.  RIP Ike, you will be so missed. Love and hugs.

 

Picture of the Day

Yesterday I met up with Mike Hannan and Jennifer Murphy and Jeannie and Bill Patterson at Taqueria la Guacamaya for lunch.....

We were finally celebrating Mike's birthday, that was in May. At the time of his birthday he was still recovering from the 5 shots he took from that carjacking murdering adam henry! 

Bill, Mike, and Jennifer....

 Jeannie and I....

We had a great lunch and fun time. 

Interesting about Seahorses....

Seahorses are marine fish in the genus Hippocampus. In Ancient Greek “hippos” means "horse", and “kampos” means "sea monster". Seahorses live in temperate and tropical waters all around the world. They prefer areas where they can find cover from predators.

Seahorses swim very poorly, rapidly fluttering a dorsal fin and using pectoral fins (located behind their eyes) to steer. The slowest swimming fish in the world is the dwarf seahorse who swims at a rate of five feet an hour. Because they are slow swimmers and easy targets for predators, they often hang on to sea grasses with their tail to stay hidden.

Seahorses suck up food with their snouts. Their eyes are like those of a chameleon due to the fact that they move independently of each other.

Seahorses don’t have teeth or a stomach. Due to a fast digestion process, they are almost constantly eating. Most of their lives are spent eating or sleeping.

From Mr. Food....

Here's a tasty way to transform those packages of budget-friendly ramen noodles into an extraordinary family favorite dish. Our Cheeseburger Ramen Casserole is the perfect weeknight dinner dish for everyone!

 

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 (3-ounce) packages beef-flavored ramen noodles
• 2 cups water
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

 

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large skillet over high heat, saute beef and onion for 6-8 minutes, or until browned. Stir in water and seasoning packets from noodle packages, and bring to a boil.
3. Add noodles and cook for 3 minutes, or until soft and water is almost gone. Remove from heat and stir in ketchup, mustard, and relish.
4. Pour into baking dish, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until warmed through.

Special anniversary today, Gabe & Ann Ramirez (both LASD ret.), are celebrating. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY KIDS! xo

Today is also a special birthday, email pal Mike Cipolla is celebrating. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE! (with his bride Nan!)

Historically this date........

1883 – American Old West: Self-described "Black Bart the poet" gets away with his last stagecoach robbery, but leaves a clue that eventually leads to his capture.

1913 – The United States introduces an income tax.

  

And births this date include...

1921 – Charles Bronson, American actor (d. 2003)

1933 – Ken Berry, American actor

1952 – Roseanne Barr, American actress and comedian

She is now an "organic macadamia nut farmer" in Hawaii. More like an "organic nut" herself!

1953 – Kate Capshaw, American actress

1957 – Dolph Lundgren, Swedish actor

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

Daylight Saving Time ends on the first Sunday in November at 2:00 AM.

The practice of Daylight saving time (DST) or summer time advances clocks during summer months. It causes us to lose an hour for one day. However, the practice allows people to get up earlier in the morning and experience more daylight in the evening. Typically, users of DST adjust clocks forward one hour near the start of spring. Then, they change them back again in the autumn.

The system has received both advocacy and criticism. Setting clocks forward benefits retail business, sports, and other activities exploiting sunlight after working hours. However, the practice causes problems for evening entertainment and other activities tied to the sun or darkness. For example, farming and fireworks shows are both affected.

Although some early proponents of DST aimed to reduce evening use of incandescent lighting (formerly a primary use of electricity, modern heating and cooling), usage patterns differ greatly. Additionally, research about how DST currently affects energy use is limited or contradictory.

Problems sometimes caused by DST clock shifts include:

• they complicate timekeeping
• can disrupt meetings, travel, billing, record keeping, medical devices, heavy equipment,
• it especially impacts sleep patterns

Software can often adjust computer clocks automatically, but this can be limited and error-prone. Programming is particularly problematic when various jurisdictions change the dates and timings of DST changes.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS HISTORY

The New Zealander George Vernon Hudson proposed the modern idea of daylight saving in 1895. Germany and Austria-Hungary organized the first implementation, starting on 30 April 1916. Many countries have used it at various times since then, particularly since the energy crisis of the 1970s.

Temps ~ Picture of the Day ~ Hermit Crabs ~ Easy Pumpkin Poke Cake ~ Lisa Hannan ~ National Deviled Egg Day

Good 29º clear sky morning. 

Yesterday we started at 26º and topped at 76º.

Picture of the Day

Interesting about Hermit Crabs....

Hermit crabs are decapod crustaceans of the super family 'Paguroidea'. Most of the approximately 1,110 species possess an asymmetrical abdomen that is concealed in a scavenged mollusc shell carried around by the hermit crab.

As the hermit crab grows in size, it must find a larger shell and abandon the previous one. Several hermit crab species, both terrestrial and marine, have been observed forming a vacancy chain to exchange shells. When an individual crab finds a new empty shell it will leave its own shell and inspect the vacant shell for size. If the shell is found to be too large, the crab goes back to its own shell and then waits by the vacant shell for up to 8 hours.

As new crabs arrive they also inspect the shell and, if it is too big, wait with the others, forming a group of up to 20 individuals, holding onto each other in a line from the largest to the smallest crab. As soon as a crab arrives that is the right size for the vacant shell and claims it, leaving its old shell vacant, then all the crabs in the queue swiftly exchange shells in sequence, each one moving up to the next size. Hermit crabs often "gang up" on one of their species with what they perceive to be a better shell, and pry its shell away from it before competing for it until one takes it over.

Here is a hermit crab in a piece of beach trash!

From Mr. Food
Pumpkin Poke Cake

You're going to love this seasonal version of our favorite poke cake recipe. The creamy vanilla pudding, delightful whipped topping, and the delicious pumpkin flavor make this easy poke cake recipe our most decadent way to enjoy fall time desserts. Our Pumpkin Spice Poke Cake is perfect through-and-through!

Poke cakes are one of those desserts that everyone is happy to see on the table. Whether you're making it for your spouse and kids, or whether you're bringing it to a big group gathering, you can be sure that this pumpkin poke cake will satisfy. We love the combination of the creamy vanilla pudding with the rich spices in the cake. It's a combination that might go out of season, but it never goes out of style.

We also love that this recipe is super easy to make. It requires a little advanced planning, since you have to let the cake chill, but the hands on time is nice and short. This pumpkin poke cake is so easy to make that you won't even mind if your family asks you to make a second one!

• 1 (15.25-ounce) package spice cake mix
• 1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 (4-serving size) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 1/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
    
2. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat cake mix, pumpkin, eggs, and water until thoroughly combined. Pour into baking dish.
    
3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke 25 to 30 holes in cake.
    
4. In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix, pumpkin pie spice, and milk until slightly thickened. Pour mixture into holes and spread evenly over top of cake. Spread whipped topping on top, cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours or until ready to serve.

Special birthday today, Lisa Hannan, daughter-in-law of my pal Mike who comes over to help me with many chores. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LISA!

Historically this date....

1898 – Cheerleading is started at the University of Minnesota with Johnny Campbell leading the crowd in cheering on the football team.

1947 – In California, designer Howard Hughes performs the maiden (and only) flight of the Spruce Goose or H-4 The Hercules; the largest fixed-wing aircraft ever built.

1983 – U.S. President Ronald Reagan signs a bill creating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

1984 – Capital punishment: Velma Barfield becomes the first woman executed in the United States since 1962.

1988 – The Morris worm, the first internet-distributed computer worm to gain significant mainstream media attention, is launched from MIT.

And births this date include...

1755 – Marie Antoinette, Queen of France (d. 1793)

1795 – James Knox Polk, 11th President of the United States (d. 1849)

1865 – Warren G. Harding, 29th President of the United States (d. 1923)

1913 – Burt Lancaster, American actor (d. 1994)

1936 – Rose Bird, American judge (d. 1999)

1942 – Stefanie Powers, American actress

1966 – David Schwimmer, American actor

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

National Deviled Egg Day features a favorite hors-d’oeuvre or side dish for parties, holidays, family reunions and potluck dinners. Deviled eggs are the star of the show each year on November 2.

This well-loved food wows guests at the holidays. Designers have even created specially designed carrying dishes and plates. The deli section of the grocery store prepares packaged deviled eggs, and they can be found in some convenience stores, too.

Other names for this devilish dish include eggs mimosa, stuffed egg, salad eggs or dressed egg. To make them, hard-boiled eggs are shelled, cut in half and filled with the hard-boiled egg’s yolk. The yolk is mixed with other ingredients such as mayonnaise and mustard.

Eggs are quite versatile when it comes to making simple dishes elegant. The deviled egg is another example of taking the humble egg and transforming it with one or two simple ingredients. The final result is centerpiece-worthy. Colorful relishes, spicy peppers, pimentos or savory herbs, elevate deviled eggs. Additionally, the variety offers entirely new flavor profiles demonstrating just how delicious this family favorite can be

Other approaches make them a little more creamy with sour cream. Or, a bit more tart with added vinegar. It’s possible to please just about every palate can be satisfied. From the traditional paprika garnish to crunchy bacon, or a little caviar, anchovy or herring, there is some devilish experimenting any cook can do.

The first known print reference referring to the term “deviled” about food, appeared in 1786. It was in the 19th century that it came to be used when referring to spicy or zesty food, including eggs prepared with mustard, pepper or other ingredients stuffed in the yolk cavity.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Make up your favorite recipe or try something new. Try a fancy recipe. Serve them for guests or just for you.