Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Jack in the Box ~ Bourbon Chicken ~ National Visit Your Relatives Day

  

Good 43º cloudy morning. "20% chance of rain"

 

Yesterday started with a few clouds and visible contrails and predictions for a sunny nice day.....

Later all the clouds left and a number of contrails were visible. We topped at 83º.

 

 

 

Picture of the Day ... LOL.... Ever been to Jack in the Box? Well, here is my grandson Jack in the box!!!   .... with his sister Alex, a number of years ago around 1999! 

 

 

 

 

 

Interesting

 

 

Jack in the Box is an American fast-food restaurant chain founded February 21, 1951, by Robert O. Peterson in San Diego, California, where it is headquartered. The chain has over 2,200 locations, primarily serving the West Coast of the United States. Restaurants are also found in selected large urban areas outside the West Coast, including Phoenix, Denver, Albuquerque, El Paso, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Baton Rouge, Nashville, Charlotte, Kansas City, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati as well as one in Guam. The company also formerly operated the Qdoba Mexican Grill chain until Apollo Global Management bought the chain in December 2017.

 

Food items include a variety of chicken tenders and French fries along with hamburger and cheeseburger sandwiches and selections of internationally themed foods such as tacos and egg rolls.

 

Robert Oscar Peterson already owned several successful restaurants when he opened Topsy's Drive-In at 6270 El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego in 1941. Several more Topsy's were opened. By the late 1940s, Peterson's locations had developed a circus-like décor featuring drawings of a starry-eyed clown. In 1947, Peterson obtained rights for the intercom ordering concept from George Manos who owned one location named Chatterbox in Anchorage, Alaska, the first known location to use the intercom concept for drive-up windows. In 1951, Peterson converted the El Cajon Boulevard location into Jack in the Box, a hamburger stand focused on drive-through service. While the drive-through concept was not new, Jack in the Box innovated a two-way intercom system, the first major chain to use an intercom and the first to focus on drive-through. The intercom allowed much faster service than a traditional drive-up window; while one customer was being served at the window, a second and even a third customer's order could be taken and prepared. A giant clown projected from the roof, and a smaller clown head sat atop the intercom, where a sign said, "Pull forward, Jack will speak to you." The Jack in the Box restaurant was conceived as a "modern food machine," designed by La Jolla, California master architect Russell Forester. Quick service made the new location very popular, and soon all of Oscar's locations were redesigned with intercoms and rechristened Jack in the Box restaurants.

 

Although best known for its hamburgers, Jack in the Box's most popular product is its taco, which it has sold since the first restaurant in the 1950s. As of 2017, the company sold 554 million a year manufactured in three factories in Texas and Kansas. What makes the taco unusual is that it is created with the meat and hard taco shell in the Texas and Kansas facilities, then frozen for transport and storage. At the restaurant, it is then deep-fried, then prepared with lettuce, cheese, and mild taco sauce before serving.

 

Besides tacos, other Americanized foods from ethnic cuisines that Jack in the Box offers include egg rolls, breakfast burritos, and poppers. New items come in on a rotation every three to four months, including the Philly cheesesteak and the deli style pannidos (deli trio, ham & turkey, zesty turkey) which were replaced by Jack's ciabatta burger and included the original ciabatta burger and the bacon 'n' cheese ciabatta. Jack in the Box also carries seasonal items such as pumpkin pie shakes, Oreo mint shakes, and eggnog shakes during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. In some locations, local delicacies are a regular part of the menu. Locations in Hawaii, for example, include the Paniolo Breakfast (Portuguese sausage, eggs, and rice platter) and teriyaki chicken and rice bowl. In the Southern United States, the company offers biscuits and sweet tea. In Imperial County, California, some locations sell date shakes, reflecting the crop's ubiquity in the region's farms. In the spring of 2007, Jack in the Box also introduced its sirloin burger and followed this up recently with the sirloin steak melt. Its more recent foray into the deli market was the less-popular Ultimate Club Sandwich which was initially removed in Arizona due to poor sales and has since been phased out at all locations.

 

In 2005, Jack in the Box announced plans for nationwide expansion by 2010.

In support of this objective, the chain began airing ads in states several hundred miles from the nearest location.

 

The expansion strategy at that time was targeted at Colorado, Delaware, Florida and Texas. In 2007, the first new Colorado store opened in Golden, Colorado, marking an end to Jack in the Box's 11-year-long absence from the state.

 

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, several locations opened in June 2009. Jack in the Box restaurants last made an appearance in the Albuquerque market about two decades prior.

 

In September 2010, it was announced that 40 under-performing company-owned Jack in the Box restaurants located mostly in Texas and the Southeast would close.

 

In March 2011, Jack in the Box launched the Munchie Mobile in San Diego, a food truck that will serve Jack's burgers and fries. In June 2012, Jack in the Box launched their second food truck in the southeast region of the United States. Another truck was launched for the Northern Texas area in April 2013.

 

In January 2012, Jack in the Box opened its first of three locations in the Indianapolis area. A few months later, the first Ohio location opened in September 2012 in West Chester.

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

Bourbon chicken can be found on Chinese takeout menus and mall food courts across the country. But did you know it actually got its name from Bourbon Street in New Orleans? Whether you're serving it Mardi Gras-style or with an Asian twist, this flavorful chicken dish is simply delicious and incredibly easy to make. Give these Bourbon Chicken Bites a try when you're craving something that tastes like perfection!

 

 

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 cup jalapeno pepper jelly
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons bourbon

 

1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, cornstarch, garlic powder, ground red pepper, and salt; toss to coat well.
2. In a large skillet over high heat, heat oil. Add coated chicken in batches and cook 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden and no pink remains, stirring frequently.
3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring jelly, soy sauce, and bourbon to a boil. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until jelly has melted, stirring constantly. Add chicken and toss to coat. Serve hot.

 

 

 

 

Historically this date....

1860 – Abraham Lincoln wins the Republican Party presidential nomination over William H. Seward, who later becomes the United States Secretary of State.

1926 – Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson disappears while visiting a Venice, California beach.

 

1944 – Deportation of Crimean Tatars by the Soviet Union government.

 

1980 – 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens: Mount St. Helens erupts in Washington,United States, killing 57 people and causing $3 billion in damage

1995 – Shawn Nelson, 35, goes on a tank rampage in San Diego.

 

And births this date include...

1912 – Perry Como, American singer (d. 2001)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1928 – Pernell Roberts, American actor (d. 2010)

 

1934 – Dwayne Hickman, American actor and television executive

(d. 2022)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1946 – Reggie Jackson, American baseball player

 

1952 – George Strait, American country musician

 

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

National Visit Your Relatives Day on May 18th encourages family members to stay connected. Our hectic lives makes it easy to get so caught up in the busyness of today’s fast-paced lifestyle. We often lose touch with our relatives. The observance reminds us to stop for a moment, take some much-needed time and visit those relatives we care about and have not seen or spoken to for a while.

Sometimes it is hard when families do not live close. Often siblings, cousins, parents, and dear relatives are scattered across the country. A visit can be a phone call or a face-to-face live chat on the computer.  With today’s technology, we are now able to communicate with loved ones living far away, yet seeing them as if they are right beside us.

Life is much too short not to make time for family.

HOW TO OBSERVE

On this day, spend time with your family, either in person, on the phone or computer. You will be glad that you did.

Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ USA Tallest Buildings ~ Corn and Broccoli Casserole ~ National Idaho Day

  

Good 46º scattered clouds morning. 

 

Yesterday was a pretty day and we topped at 78º.

 

 

Picture of the Day...crazy business name

 

 

Interesting about the tallest buildings in the USA....

 

The world's first skyscraper was built in Chicago in 1885.

 

Since then, the United States has been home to some of the world's tallest skyscrapers. New York City, specifically the borough of Manhattan, notably has the tallest skyline in the country. Nine American buildings have held the title of tallest building in the world. New York City and Chicago have always been the centers of American skyscraper building. The 10-story Home Insurance Building, built in Chicago in 1885, is regarded as the world's first skyscraper; the building was constructed using a novel steel-loadbearing frame which became a standard of the industry worldwide.

 

 

Since its topping out in 2013, One World Trade Center in New York City has been the tallest skyscraper in the United States.

 

Its spire brings the structure to a symbolic architectural height of 1,776 feet, connoting the year the U.S. Declaration of Independence was signed, though the absolute tip (or pinnacle) of the structure is measured at 1,792 ft. However, the observation deck elevation and highest occupied floor of One World Trade Center are surpassed by Central Park Tower, 432 Park Avenue and Chicago's Willis Tower 

 

(formerly and still commonly known as the Sears Tower). 111 West 57th Street, and Tribune East Tower will also have higher occupied floors and roofs upon their completion.

 

Prior to the September 11, 2001, attacks in New York City, the twin towers of the first World Trade Center occupied the second and third positions on the list below, The North Tower (1 WTC) stood at 1,368 feet, while the South Tower (2WTC) was 1,362 feet  tall. If they were still standing today, they would occupy the seventh and eighth positions on the list below, with their replacement—the new One World Trade Center—being excluded.

The tallest building in the world from 1931 until 1972 in the world and contains over 100 floors... the Empire State Building in New York....

There are numerous super tall buildings both proposed and under construction throughout the country, concentrated in New York City and Chicago. In New York City, 111 West 57th Street, 9 DeKalb Avenue, and 270 Park Avenue, are all currently under construction. In Chicago, preparation work for Tribune East Tower has begun. Other tall buildings that are proposed include the 1,010-foot-tall One Bayfront Plaza, and the 1,049-foot-tall One Brickell City Centre in Miami.

 

 

 

From Mr. Food

 

Corn and Broccoli Casserole is a hearty side dish that starts with fresh tasting frozen veggies and ends with a hot, out of the oven homey result that'll pair with any main dish.

 

• 1 (20-ounce) package frozen creamed corn, slightly thawed
• 1 (16-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup coarsely crushed butter crackers

 

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Coat an 8- x 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
    
2. In a large bowl, combine corn, broccoli, egg, 2 tablespoons melted butter, the onion powder, salt, and pepper; mix well and spoon into baking dish.
    
3. In a small bowl, mix crackers and remaining melted butter; sprinkle on top.
    
4. Bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until firm in center.
   
   

****Can't find creamed corn in the freezer section? Regular frozen corn will work just fine.

 

 

 

Historically this date.......

1974 – Police in Los Angeles, California, raid the Symbionese Liberation Army's headquarters, killing six members, including Camilla Hall.

1983 – The U.S. Department of Energy declassifies documents showing world's largest mercury pollution event in Oak Ridge, Tennessee (ultimately found to be 4.2 million pounds), in response to the Appalachian Observer's Freedom of Information Act request.

 
1995 – Shawn Nelson steals a tank from a military installation and goes on a rampage in San Diego resulting in a 25 minute police chase. Nelson is killed by an officer after the tank got stuck on a concrete barrier and tried to break free.

 

 
2004 – The first legal same-sex marriages in the U.S. are performed in the state of Massachusetts.

 

 

2006 – The aircraft carrier USS Oriskany is sunk in the Gulf of Mexico as an artificial reef.

 

2007 – Trains from North and South Korea cross the 38th Parallel in a test-run agreed by both governments. This is the first time that trains have crossed the Demilitarized Zone since 1953.

 

2013 – Two Metro-North commuter trains collide near Bridgeport, Connecticut injuring at least 72 people.

 

And births this date include...

1911 – Maureen O'Sullivan, Irish actress (d. 1998)

 

 

 
1936 – Dennis Hopper, American actor and director (d. 2010)

 

 

1956 – Sugar Ray Leonard, American boxer

 

1956 – Bob Saget, American actor (d.2022)

 

 

 
1962 – Craig Ferguson, Scottish actor and comedian

 

 

 

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

xo Sue Mom Bobo

 

On May 17th, National Idaho Day recognizes the 43rd state to join the union.

A wave of settlement made its way into The Gem State following in the footsteps of the Corps of Discovery. Miners, traders, and missionaries made their way West into the territory of the Nez Perce, Shoshone, and Bannock peoples. On July 3, 1890, the state became the 43rd state of the United States.

The state is dominated by the Rocky Mountains range. Snake River winds its way through the rugged western border of the state carving the deepest river gorge in North America. Hells Canyon National Recreation Area provides spectacular views of the dramatic landscapes the Snake River took thousands of years to sculpt.

Idaho doesn’t lack scenery. Take any byway, and the next turn will reveal a whole new vista to observe. For example, Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve will seem to erupt before your eyes. This vast lava field formed from ancient volcanic activity.

While exploring Idaho, don’t forget to investigate Hagerman’s Fossil Beds. Excavations of these well-preserved fossils have fascinated paleontologists for generations. If there is an equine interest, be sure to study the Hagerman Horse, too!

Beyond the fossils, entire cityscapes of stone appear. The City of Rocks encountered by native peoples, pioneers, and modern-day adventurers became a kind of waystation or landmark for those who were westward bound.

Inventors seem to like Idaho. Beyond the list of patents for improvements to printing presses and railroad technology, Idaho is the home of the television. Philo Farnsworth invented the necessary technology that brought the small screen to the mass market.