Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Boise Idaho ~ Fantasy Chicken ~ Conrad and Laura Virant ~ National Limerick Day

 

Good 40º clear sunny morning. 

Yesterday we topped at 88º.

Picture of the Day ... Superdog! 

Interesting about Boise Idaho.....

Boise (/ˈbɔɪsi/) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho and is the county seat of Ada County. On the Boise River in southwestern Idaho, it is 41 miles east of the Oregon border and 110 miles north of the Nevada border. The downtown area's elevation is 2,704 feet above sea level. Its estimated population in 2020 was 240,380.

Boise skyline in winter 2021

The Boise-Nampa metropolitan area, also known as the Treasure Valley, includes five counties with a combined population of 749,202, the most populous metropolitan area in Idaho. It contains the state's three largest cities: Boise, Nampa, and Meridian. Boise is the 80th most populous metropolitan statistical area in the United States.

Downtown Boise is the cultural center and home to many small businesses and a few mid-rises. The area has a variety of shops and dining choices Centrally, 8th Street contains a pedestrian zone with sidewalk cafes and restaurants. The neighborhood has many local restaurants, bars and boutiques and supports a vibrant nightlife. The area contains the Basque Block, which showcases Boise's Basque heritage. Downtown Boise's main attractions include the Idaho State Capitol, the classic Egyptian Theatre on the corner of Capitol Boulevard and Main Street, the Boise Art Museum on Capitol in front of Julia Davis Park, and Zoo Boise on the grounds of Julia Davis Park.

Accounts differ regarding the name's origin. One account credits Capt. B. L. E. Bonneville of the U.S. Army as its source. After trekking for weeks through dry and rough terrain, his exploration party reached an overlook with a view of the Boise River Valley. The place where they stood is called Bonneville Point, located on the Oregon Trail east of the city. According to the story, a French-speaking guide, overwhelmed by the sight of the verdant river, yelled "Les bois! Les bois!" ("The woods! The woods!")—and the name stuck.

If you want to read a lot more about Boise, go here:

Boise, Idaho - Wikipedia

From Mr. Food

 

Our behind the scenes look at Disney World's Fantasyland inspired our Test Kitchen to create the ultimate "bacon fantasy" recipe. As part of our week-long "Taste of Disney" series, our Fantasy Chicken will have your gang going hog wild!

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied 
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup refrigerated garlic and herb spreadable cheese, divided
• 8 slices crisp cooked bacon, divided
• 4 slices Cheddar cheese

 

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
    
2. On a flat surface, open chicken breasts like a book. Lightly sprinkle each chicken breast with salt and pepper on both sides. Evenly spread 1 tablespoon of garlic and herb cheese on one side of each chicken breast, then place 2 bacon slices over cheese. Fold chicken breasts over and place on prepared baking sheet.
    
3. Bake 15 minutes; remove from oven, top each with Cheddar cheese, and bake 5 additional minutes, or until no pink remains in chicken.

 

 

 

Special anniversary today... former Temple City neighbor Laura (Vincent) and her hubby Conrad Virant are celebrating 31 years of married bliss. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY KIDS!! xo

Historically this date.....

1932 – Ten weeks after his abduction Charles Jr., the infant son of Charles Lindbergh is found dead in Hopewell, New Jersey, just a few miles from the Lindberghs' home.

1935 – Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith (founders of Alcoholics Anonymous) meet for the first time in Akron, Ohio, at the home of Henrietta Siberling.

1942 – Holocaust: 1,500 Jews are sent to gas chambers in Auschwitz.

2002 – Former US President Jimmy Carter arrives in Cuba for a five-day visit with Fidel Castro becoming the first President of the United States, in or out of office, to visit the island since Castro's 1959 revolution.

2003 – Fifty-nine Democratic lawmakers bring the Texas Legislature to a standstill by going into hiding in a dispute over a Republican congressional redistricting plan.

2008 – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducts the largest-ever raid of workplace and arrests nearly 400 immigrants for identity theft and document fraud.

And births this date include.....

1820 – Florence Nightingale, British nurse (d. 1910)

1907 – Katharine Hepburn, American actress (d. 2003)

1925 – Yogi Berra, American baseball player (d.2015)

1928 – Burt Bacharach, American composer

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1936 – Tom Snyder, American television personality (d. 2007)

1937 – George Carlin, American comedian (d. 2008)

1950 – Bruce Boxleitner, American actor

All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Wednesday. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo 

Observed annually on May 12, National Limerick Day celebrates the birthday of English artist, illustrator, author and poet Edward Lear (May 12, 1812 – Jan. 29, 1888).  Lear is known mostly for his literary nonsense in poetry, prose and limericks.

National Limerick Day also celebrates the limerick poem.  Limerick poems were popularized by Edward Lear’s book “Book of Nonsense” in 1846.

A limerick is a very short, humorous, nonsense poem. Within a limerick, there are five lines.  The first two lines rhyme with the fifth line and the third and fourth line rhyme together.

The Limerick also has a particular rhythm which is officially described as anapestic trimeter.

THERE WAS A YOUNG LADY
By Edward Lear

There was a Young Lady whose chin
Resembled the point of a pin;
So she had it made sharp, and purchased a harp,
And played several tunes with her chin.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Sit down and write a few limericks of your own. Here's mine...

My children have a mother named Sue.

As a mom, I knew exactly what to do.

On the best food they dined, and I made them mind.

They grew up the perfect two!   

Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Funk Nebraska ~ Bacon and Tomato Quiche ~ Jim Plumbridge ~ National Eat What You Want Day

 

Good 37º clear sunny morning.

Yesterday stayed super clear and we topped at 85º.

Picture of the Day ... perfect timing

Interesting about an odd named town....

Funk is a village in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 194 at the 2010 census.

Funk was platted in 1887 on the railroad. It was named for Phillip C. Funk, an early settler. Funk was incorporated as a village in 1913.

Funk is located at 40°27′49″N 99°15′0″W .

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.26 square miles, all land.

At the 2010 census there were 194 people, 79 households, and 54 families living in the village. The population density was 746.2 inhabitants per square mile. There were 85 housing units at an average density of 326.9 per square mile. The racial makeup of the village was 95.9% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5%.

Of the 79 households 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 29.1% of households were one person and 15.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the village was 45.6 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17% were from 25 to 44; 33% were from 45 to 64; and 18.6% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

At the 2000 census there were 204 people, 77 households, and 65 families living in the village. The population density was 769.7 people per square mile. There were 82 housing units at an average density of 309.4 per square mile. The racial makeup of the village was 98.04% White, 0.49% Asian, 0.98% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47%.

Of the 77 households 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.0% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.3% were non-families. 14.3% of households were one person and 7.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 2.92.

The age distribution was 29.9% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.

The median household income was $36,250, and the median family income was $43,333. Males had a median income of $22,292 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,658. About 7.1% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.3% of those sixty five or over.

From Mr. Food

 

Whether you’re looking for something special to serve for brunch, a light lunch or a refreshing change-of-pace dinner, nothing fits the bill better than our bacon- and tomato-studded cheesy quiche. With its fresh-from-the-farm taste, this may become your new anytime favorite.

• 1 refrigerated pie crust
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup real bacon pieces, reserving 1 tablespoon for sprinkling
• 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 avocado, peeled and sliced into wedges

 

• Preheat oven to 350º.. Place pie crust in a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate and flute edges.
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• In a medium bowl, combine cheeses; mix well. Place half the cheese mixture in the pie crust, then top it with bacon pieces, tomatoes, and remaining cheese.
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• In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and half-and-half; slowly pour evenly over the top. Sprinkle with reserved bacon pieces.
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• Bake 45 to 55 minutes, or until center is set. Let sit 10-15 minutes to firm up, then garnish with avocado wedges, cut into wedges and serve.

Special birthday today, my nephew Jim Plumbridge is celebrating. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIMMY!! xo

Historically this date.....

1858 – Minnesota is admitted as the 32nd U.S. State.

1880 – Seven people are killed in the Mussel Slough Tragedy, a gun battle in California

1907 – 32 Shriners are killed when their chartered train derails at a switch near Surf Depot in Lompoc, California.

1945 – World War II: Off the coast of Okinawa, the aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill, is hit by two kamikazes, killing 346 of her crew. Although badly damaged, the ship is able to return to the U.S. under her own power.

1996 – The 1996 Mount Everest disaster: on a single day eight people die during summit attempts on Mount Everest.

And births this date include...

1888 – Irving Berlin, American composer (d. 1989)

1894 – Martha Graham, American dancer and choreographer (d. 1991)

1904 – Salvador Dalí, Spanish painter (d. 1989)

1911 – Phil Silvers, American actor and comedian (d. 1985)

1912 – Foster Brooks, American actor and comedian (d. 2001)

1935 – Doug McClure, American actor (d. 1995)

1963 – Natasha Richardson, English/American actress (d. 2009)

All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Tuesday. Ciao.

xo Sue Mom Bobo 

Observed annually on May 11th, National Eat What You Want Day sets diets aside for a day of indulgence.  It’s about having one day a year of eating with no regrets. Whether you love donuts or fast food, today is your day to gratify without feeling guilty.  

Chili cheese dogs, greasy hamburgers, french fries, potato chips, cake, cookies, candy, and ice cream are just a few of the things you can enjoy today without remorse. Decadent food is definitely on the menu today. The saying, “Everything in moderation” applies to this holiday quite aptly. Though, we’re not quite sure they meant EVERYTHING at the same time. 

However, a sample of this and a sample of that sure has a way satisfying a sweet tooth or a greasy yearning. Need a salt fix? This holiday offers it. How about a crunch craving? Yep, we’re sure you can find what you’re looking for. Whether it’s a rich, fried or fast, frozen, baked, or spicy eat what you want.

Some of us have that one irresistible food that we avoid at all costs because we know if it’s in the house we’ll eat it all. It’s our weakness, our kryptonite. This holiday suggests that we bend to our kryptonite just this one time each year.

 

NATIONAL EAT WHAT YOU WANT DAY HISTORY

Created by Thomas and Ruth Roy of wellcat.com, Eat What You Want Day is just a way to enjoy life with friends and family. Many nutritionists even agree that “taking a short break” from your diet regimen is actually good for you.