FReeper Canteen ~ Pancakes on Wednesday ~ October 19, 2005

Guest Chef Spotsybelle

[Spotsy]

For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday...
Thank the Veterans who served in
The United States Armed Forces.

Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom?
Support The United States Armed Forces Today!

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Military Families, Allies and FRiends!

Born on this Day
1932 actor Robert Reed,
best known as Mike Brady on
The Brady Bunch,
died 1992

Born on this Day
1945 transvestite and actor Divine,
born Harris Glenn Milstead,
credits include Hairspray and Polyester,
died 1988

Happy Birthday
1945 actor John Lithgow,
credits include TV series
"3rd Rock from the Sun" and
Twilight Zone: The Movie

Happy Birthday 1967 Amy Carter, daughter of Jimmy and Rosalynn;
advised father on nuclear non-proliferation during the 1976 presidential campaign

Word of the Day
beneficence \buh-NEFF-i-suhns\, noun:
The practice of doing good; active goodness, kindness, or charity; bounty springing from purity and goodness
From my grandfather Verus I learned good morals and the government of my temper. From the reputation and remembrance of my father, modesty and a manly character. From my mother, piety and beneficence and abstinence.
--Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

[S]he had disseminated around her what seemed an involuntary aura of beneficence and goodwill.
--John Bayley, Elegy for Iris

On this Day in History 1781 British General Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown,
effectively bringing an end to the American Revolution. Pleading illness, Cornwallis did not attend the surrender ceremony; his second-in-command, General Charles O'Hara, carried Cornwallis' sword to the American and French commanders. As the British troops marched out to surrender, the British bands played the song "The World Turned Upside Down."

On this Day in History 1812 One month after Napoleon Bonaparte's massive invading force entered a burning and deserted Moscow, the starving French army was forced to begin a hasty retreat out of Russia

Field Trip
WORLDSERIES.COM
Isn't there a Chicago team going to the World Series?
I wonder if Tomkow knows which team.

Don't forget the syrup! Pancakes Wednesday with the Troops --
definitely!

[Lady Jag]

Those KISS pandas really act the part, don't they.

When a panda ponders,
is it pandering?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh my gosh.....poor Moxie and her mom. Is it still raining? You don't have to get up before the sun today, right? ((HUGS))

[luvie]

LOL! That is one fat panda!

[Kathy in Alaska]

If that's hot chocolate, it's perfect! Got all your new hardware running properly?

[HiJinx]

Nana's other knee gets done in January, she won't be up to travel in March. Sedona is the site of several natural vortices, if you're into New Agism. I'm not.

It is a place where red sandstone layers have been eroded away over eons of time - they say - leaving amazing rock formations.

It is at the mouth of Oak Creek Canyon, through which Oak Creek rushes with spring melt and washes away the cares of the hectic city life.

Sedona is a village of both world-renowned artisans and schlock-vendors, places where you can spend $10 Grand for a sculpture or $11.95 for a red-sandstone-washed T-Shirt.

The last time we were there was for my birthday last year...I took this with a cheap-o camera...

[AZamericonnie]

Ms. B! Sorry Moxie got a boo boo! Sorry about that...no fun dealing with insurance! *Hugs*

[SandRat]

Pearl Onion Broccoli Bake

4 packages (8oz ea) frozen broccoli cuts
4 cups frozen pearl onions
1/2 cup butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
2 packages (3 oz ea) cream cheese cubed
2 cups soft bread crumbs
1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese

In a large saucepan, cook broccoli in 1 in. of water until almost tender; drain. Cook pearl onions in 1 in. of water until almost tender; drain

In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 - 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cream cheeses until smooth and blended.

Place the broccoli and onions in a greased 13-in. X 9-in. X 2-in baking dish. Add sauce and gently stir to coat. Melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle crumbs and cheddar cheese over vegetables. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 25 - 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Sweet Potato Muffins with Ginger Butter

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar divided
3 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons grated orange peel
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs lightly beaten
1 cup cold mashed sweet potatoes (prepared without milk or butter)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Ginger Butter:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, orange peel, ginger, baking soda and salt. Combine eggs and sweet potatoes; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper lined muffin cups 2/3s full. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over batter.

Bake at 400 for 18 - 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wither racks. In a small bowl. combine the ginger butter ingredients. Serve with warm muffins.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

I am fine, Jixie and gang!
Thanks so much!
Dang it though Guys..
That's strike two!
Gotta get # three out of the way next!
Boy, Mr.B was NOT pleased to see that hood!
Ms.B

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Everyone ought to take a look at this:

The Anbar Campaign - A Flash Presentation

Best enjoyed with speakers and broadband.,.....really outstanding!

[HiJinx]

I can just imagine.

You're right to let the insurance company do the hard work.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

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[AZamericonnie]

Lovely pic Jinx....I just like the scenery of the place not much else.

[EsmeraldaA]

Frozen Broccoli and pearl onions??

Aren't you the practical one? Good!! LOL!

Thanks for the ping.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, Jay, (on the left) for helping keep us free.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[HiJinx]

Oh, Connie...they have some great shops! And boots? To die for!

Heh heh...

[luvie]

I am so glad that you weren't hurt! The hood will be easily repaired won't it? What are you gonna drive in the meantime?

Well, I hate to bug out, but I am so tired...and I have to get up for work in the morning myself. My eyes are slammin' shut and I am standing up to post. It keeps my legs from burning. Guess we'll visit more tomorrow!

((((hugs)))) 'Nite!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And we thank our veterans for their service to America.

[EsmeraldaA]

I'm leaving Ma.

[EsmeraldaA]

I'm leaving Ma.

[EsmeraldaA]

I'm leaving Ma.