Happy Father's Day

Leaves from the diary of a single dad ^ | June 11 2003 | Carlo3b

[carlo3b]

Happy Father's Day

Fathering a child is truly a blessing from God, answering a primal calling. It memorializes a man as a virile instrument and fulfills his destiny of  passing his unique genic bloodlines on to the next generation. Fatherhood thus, offers a man a level of respect, and is universally recognized as one of his most important achievements.  However, is it really that much a personal accomplishment?

Proof of true masculinity however, is not to be found simply in the act of procreation, if you are looking for a title that carries some real weight, ...try being a real DAD....

Contrary to the hit most men are taking in today's mainstream pop culture, the overwhelming majority of men, more than meet and most, far exceed the duties and responsibilities of a real Dad, that being, provider, role model, sagacious, dependable, trustworthy, and most important of all,.. loving.

Formally, the honoring of your father has been traced from humble and heartfelt beginnings to the creation of the first official Father's Day observance...

The first accepted documented version of the setting aside of a special day for a child to honor his/or her father was by a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd, residing in Spokane, Washington. It occurred to her that a day was needed to create a special Father's Day. She arrived at this conclusion while attending church, and listening to her pastor's Mother's Day sermon in, 1909.
Sonora, having been raised by her father, William Jackson Smart, after the early passing of her mother, she  wanted her father to know how very special he was in her life. It was her selfless dad that made all the parental sacrifices and was, in her eyes, a courageous, sage, and loving man. Since her father was born in June, she chose to hold the first Father's Day celebration in Spokane, on the 19th of June, 1910.

A National Father's Day Committee was formed in 1926, in New York City, for the express purpose of creating a formal Father's Day. Their proclamation was finally approved by a Joint Resolution of Congress, in 1956. It wasn't until 1972 that President Richard Nixon established the first permanent national observance of Father's Day which was designated to be held on the third Sunday of each June.

So it is from a grateful, warm heart of a child, we now hold that for at least one Sunday in June, our Father's will get some messure of gratitude that they and all good fathers should be honored with their own special day, just as we honor our wonderful mothers on her Mother's Day.

.. now try being a Dad

Is there anything more important in life, that a man could do that carries more of Gods blessing than that of being a DAD..
So today, as it has and will continue to be every single day of my life, I will recall the fond memories I have for the one man that set the bar so high for me to reach for in becoming what is the most important achievment I want out of my life, to be a real DAD.. God rest your pure soul my dear Uncle Joe.. I miss and love you dearly.. you were  my real dad... huggg....kiss

[MinuteGal]

You were missed on our fabulous Caribbean cruise, Carlo. Nothing like a good-lookin', good cookin' freeper guy to make all the ladies' "basil" metabolism rise!

FReeps Ahoy for next time!

Happy Fathers Day.

Leni

[carlo3b]

Funny thing that you mentioned Chicken and Dumplings, one of mine and my family favorite meals, and so easy to prepare it is one of the first recipes I teach children to prepare....

I think it is a great way to learn to cook  a meal everyone loves to eat.. although it does leave me a bit lax in the baking department as exact measurements never "look" right.  This can take a bit of time but is a great Sunday feast/ dinner, for a beginner.

KID EASY Chicken & Dumplings

• One chicken or hen (hens have more fat, which adds flavor)
• One or two cans of chicken broth, or water (enough to cover chicken in pot)
• 1 large, or 2 medium carrots
• 1/4 head of cabbage
• 2-3 ribs celery
• 1 large yellow onion
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (yes, I teach my kids, and others, to cook with wine)
• Flour (all purpose, NOT self rising)
• Milk
• Salt
• Pepper

1) Put chicken or hen in a large pot and add cabbage, a scored carrot (deep gouges down the sides), 2-3 ribs of celery, scored again, a peeled onion cut in half, and water to cover chicken. Place on medium high heat, just about to start boil, then back off, and simmer for about 2-3  hours.  This will give you that clear golden broth, that is great stock for almost anything, save some for other recipes, it freezes really well... Remove vegetables and chicken from pot and allow to cool completely (or until cool enough to handle).

2) When chicken has cooled, de-bone and return meat to pot of broth. Add wine.  Then, thinly slice the carrots and celery and put everything back on med heat to just below boiling.  While broth and meat are heating take 2 cups of flour and mix with salt, pepper, and one cup of milk to form a firm dough.  Turn dough out onto a board and roll until about 1/4 inch thick.  Take a sharp knife and slice dough in to 1/2 inch strips.

3) Turn up heat on soup. Gather strips of dough into one hand and when broth is boiling tear pieces of dough into 1 to 2 inch bits and drop into pot.  Add salt and pepper to taste and if the broth is not rich enough add the canned chicken broth. (usually needed if the fat was removed).  Keep on a low boil for 10 minutes to cook dumplings.  Stir to keep from sticking and taste for seasoning.  If the stew is not thick enough take 1 tbs of cornstarch and mix with a little water to from a smooth paste and add to stew. This will thicken stew in a few seconds.  YUMMMMMMMM!
 
 

[carlo3b]

YUMMM, I just love slow cooked, Baby Back BBQ Ribs!! We'll be there at noon! I'll bring the Shiner Bock beer.. Ha!

[carlo3b]

you are a sweetie....

Not quite yet!!  I forgot the Sweetie CORN BREAD...Especially for one of our own contributing chef's in The Clinton Legacy Cookbook

sweetie...CORN BREAD...1, 2, 3     

• 1 c. cornmeal
• 2 c. flour
• 1 tbsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 3/4 c. melted butter
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1 c. milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla

1) Combine egg yolks, milk, vanilla and melted butter.
2) Stir into dry ingredients.
3) In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into batter.
 Bake in 13 x 9 inch greased pan at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
Do not overbake
 

 
 

[carlo3b]

Have a great day my sweet friend, with a drink on the house!

[carlo3b]

Hey Pippin, my little sweetheart, go out tonight and have some fun, and when ya do, just think of me slaving over a hot stove...LOLOL!

[Grampa Dave]

Did I sleep until Thanksgiving? With all of those recipes.

I gained 2 pounds just reading the Crackpot Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes recipe. We will try that this fall winter when it crockpot time.

We had an early Father's Day lunch with our Grandkids and their parents Wednesday. They have a trip coming up for a wedding by east. They have the joy of flying back to the East Coast with a four year old an a two year old. They have to rent a big van just to hold the safety seats and other gear for the kid and a week of clothes.

Thanks Carlo!
My wife will take me out to Brunch tomorrow. Tonight a younger fellow whom I helped and mentored is taking us and another mentor and his wife for dinner. That is for being his corporate "Fathers". We are still on call mentors for him, years after retirement.

[RJayneJ]

I want to try making egg noodles from scratch. Do you have a recipe? Can I use self rising flour?

[carlo3b]

YeHaaaaaaaaa.... Hi Jaynie, sure missed you dear girl... just for you...
No self raising flour Honey, unless you want to fry them, ...then let them rise and drop them in 350 hot oil, and poof!

Special Egg Noodles

• 1 egg, plus 3 egg yolks
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
1) In a greased bowl, beat egg and yolks until light and fluffy. Add water and salt; mixing well. Stir in flour.
2) Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth. Divide into thirds. Roll out each portion to 1/8 inch thickness.
3) Cut noodles to desired width. Ribbons are the preferred, remembering that the finished noodle must fit on a soup spoon.
Cook immediately in boiling salted water (or broth) for 7 to 9 minutes, or until tender. Drain and use as desired.
Makes about 5 cups.

 

[Salvation]

A Father's Day Prayer

A Father's Day Prayer Celebration
by Rock Travnikar, O.F.M.

Opening Prayer
Our first teachers are our parents. We pray for them in a special way this day, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Scripture
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit.... (Ephesians 3:14-16).

Petitions
Grant your blessing on our father on this special day which honors him.

Response
Bless our father, Lord. Keep us in your care so that we may live in the pattern of the Holy Family, we pray.

For those who have not been blessed with the love that fills our home, we pray.

Add your own petitions.

Collect
Lord, we thank you for allowing us to celebrate this special day. May we continue to live the lessons we have learned from our parents.

Sharing of the Blessing Cup
Pray together the Our Father or sing an appropriate song.

    —from The Blessing Cup: 40 Simple Rites for Family Prayer-Celebrations

[Salvation]

[Fraulein]

This is the first Father's Day without my father (he passed away), and so I am not exactly happy about the holiday this year. Seeing the signs, cards, etc., everywhere has been absolute torture for me. Just another reminder of my loss.

[Rebelbase]

I can't wait until tommorow. The ribs are headed to the grill tonight!

[stanz]

Nevermind the turkey, i'll take the rub.

[kellynla]

Thanks for the recipe. My mother only used chicken with her dumplings and she made both the "thin" dumplings and what she called the "tough" dumplings which were just thicker. You're making me homesick. Guess I'll just have to fly down to Memphis and have some. LOL Ya'll come back...ya here....

[humblegunner]

Thanks, Carlo! Thats a keeper! :-)

[carlo3b]

How wonderful that you shared your message with us.. The Blessing Cup and website are bookmarked..Happy Father's Day

[carlo3b]

This is the first Father's Day without my father..

You have mail..

[carlo3b]

WAIT, somehow I can smell them..and dagnabit.. it's almost midnight and I'm ready to party, and hungry.. o<]8^( ..LOL

[carlo3b]

Nevermind the turkey, i'll take the rub.

You little devil....dried thyme, dried tarragon, dried rosemary, and olive oil...that is sooooo kinky  :o)