Merry Christmas

Hey all. Merry Christmas to all. I hope that your holiday was nice. Ours was. My son did not feel well though and spent most of the day in bed. Today he feels much better though. Oh, it is my daughters birthday as well. We are planning a special dinner and cake for her. She is at work now though. More to follow. I have to bake her a ckae.

earthfrisk.org

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a fun site that I wanted to pass on to you to check out as well.
search engine is a brand new search engine site that is top notch. When you are in need of searching for something on the web reagrdless of what the topic may be, this is going to be the serch engine for you. Believe me, if this search engine can not locate it then it is not out there, plain and simple. Images, videos, and maps are accessible as well at this site. Be sure to check out the home page and navigate through the site. I am sure that you will be as impressed as I am.




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Sunday

Hey all. It is Sunday all ready. Do you know what that means? Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. My kids are so excited. They can not wait to open their presents. I think they also get real excited giving me and their Dad the presents they bought. I am done baking and wrapping everything. What a relief. The kids are both working today so the house is quiet. This will not be for long though. My daughter is coming in from out of town and will be here soon ith her two dogs. Look out.

Calling Cards

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
phone card is a site designated to the sales of calling cards. This site has more of a variety of calling cards than I have seen anywhere. If you are someone that does a fair amount of traveling whether it is business or pleasure, there is no longer a need to use the hotel phones as these calling cards will replace that expense. Many of them are both rechargeable and pinless cards and they can be used in just about any foreign country. You now have the ability to call back to your home and at a huge savings over conventional phones. The prepaid phone cards would be ideal for a college student traveling abroad for a semeter. They are non rechargeable and offer the greatest rates out there. If you are in the market for a phone card for what ever your circumstance, I suggest that you check out this site as they are sure to fit your needs. All this at a great price as well.
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Cookies

Hey all. How about another great cookie recipe? I hope that ou give it a try. My sister bakes these every year. The family loves them as well. They are great for you chocolate lovers. Give them a try and tell me what you think.
Triple Chocolate Cookie

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick)
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
2 large eggs
1 large yolk
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
6 ounces white chocolate chips

Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cloves together in a medium bowl. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove pan from the heat, add the bittersweet chocolate, then set aside until melted.

Whisk the eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla together in a medium bowl, then slowly whisk in chocolate. Stir in the flour mixture to make a loose dough. Don't overwork the dough. Fold in the chips. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (or 325 if convection option is available).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form dough into balls, about 2 inches or 1 1/2 ounces each, and put on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a couple inches between the cookies. Bake until outside is crackly, but the center is still moist, about 13 to 15 minutes

AdoTube

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an interesting site for all us bloggers that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
AdoTube.com is a great money making idea. It is as simple as this, for those of you that may have a video on your blog, you can allow an advertiser to run an ad on your video. The whole concept is simple and easy to use. The ads are targeted on your site according to demographics and by doing this simple method, it allows you to profit the most financially from this concept. The clever and new idea is becoming more and more popular as bloggers are looking for ways to generate revenue from the comforts of their home. If this is a concept that you feel you would find interesting then I suggest you check out this innovative site. It is relatively new concept and has a lot of potential for the future of bloggers. Enclosed is also a press release that you can read to learn more as well.

Press Release:

Blogs, online Web logs or journals, have become wildly popular -- so much so that Business Week printed an article, earlier this year, to shed some light on just how many blogs there are and how often people participate in this form of communication. They reported that there are over 70 million blogs worldwide, with over 15 million of them being considered active, that is, updated regularly.
Research shows that about 1.5 million new blog posts are created every day. Most bloggers set out to make money from their blogs, yet the majority of them don’t know the most lucrative routes to take in order to make that actually happen.
“There are people out there making a living off of blogging, and there are some making just a little bit each month,” explains Leo Grzhonko, president of Adotube.com. “The difference between making nothing and getting paid each month to share your thoughts on a blog comes down to taking advantage of proper revenue channels.”
There are many routes people can take in an effort to raise money from their blog. But if people aren’t keeping up on the latest methods, they may not be getting what they could in return. Many bloggers have taken advantage of the viewer’s love of watching online videos, coupled with their experience of not wanting to be interrupted by advertisements. This route is one that many find in the AdoTube Interactive In-Stream Media Player Technology. They have made it as easy as showing online videos with an intriguing “roll-over mouse” message. When the mouse rolls over the area, an interactive ad -- demographically targeted for the viewer -- appears.
“Our opt-in advertising technology was created for those seeking a simple and effective way to make money online,” adds Grzhonko. “We refer to it as the in-stream interactive online video monetizing solution. With this, anyone can take their blog or Web site and turn it into a profitable venture



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Christmas is coming

Hey all. Can you believe it is the 21st all ready? Our house is getting so excited. My daughter is coming in from out of town on Sunday and staying a few days. I plan to finish my baking tomorrow and get my last few gifts. Are you all getting very excited as well? I hope that you all have a great holiday.

Public Domain

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Free is a site that can show you the ins and outs of making money online. The site is based in the UK and keep in mind that you are never too old or too young to put your talents and mind power to work to make some extra money right from the comforts of your own computer. This site has put together some of the top ways to make money online, there are many out there that yu have probably never thought of. From the unusual and maybe unethical, to locating domain name businesses. This site will assist you in all of the ways to go about some great ways to make money through the use of your computer. With the holidays just around the corner, we could all use some extra money and what better way than right in your own home. Check out this site as it is surely worth it.

Dinner

Hey all. What another busy day. My hair cut looks good. The hair dresser had a nice holiday spread there so my daughter ate while I had my hair cut and vice versa for her hair cut. The food was very good as well. Well here is another great dinner recipe that you will all enjoy. I am telling you that you must give it a try. You are sure to love it and become a family favorite. Have fun with it.It is a chicken slow cooker recipe.
2 cups sliced onions
2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
2 pounds cut up chicken pieces (with bone), with or without skin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup cream of celery soup
2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)

Arrange onion and apple slices in bottom of slow cooker. Place chicken pieces on top and season all over with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle rosemary over chicken.

In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth and soup. Pour mixture over chicken.

Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.

Serve chicken, sauce, apples, and onions over rice.

Audio Visual Experiences

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
audio visual equipment and installations is a site that deals with the area of audio visual equipment. This area of interest is all that they deal in whether it is in the public sector or the private, they can assist you in your needs. Their goal in the business is to make their client happy and pleased with their outcome and they do this through their high quality standards. I believe that many of us had an exciting computer audio visual experience. I know mine was an exciting one, that is for sure. I was with my family and they all wanted to view one of those shows that uses 360 degree surround. I was very hesitant as I frequently get motion sickness. As everyone assured me, there will be no problem as you are just standing and viewing a show. Well I should have trusted my own instincts as I could not believe the whole show. The movie itself was awesome along with the surround sound and all. It was truely realistic, but to my surprise. it was indeed very realistic. It proceeded to make me feel very queezy. I could not believe that simply watching a show on a very large screen could make me feel as I was feeling. It was quite an experience though. And all though I will not step foot in a show as this one, it was well done and very clever.
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Hair

Hey all. Well I am leaving now for the haircut. I will be gone for a while as my daughter is getting hers done too. This week the hair salon has a Christmas spread of food out. That is why we always go this week for a hair cut. HAHA. The food is great though. My favorite is the stromboli as is my daughters. More to follow.

Mohmad Zein

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an interesting site thatI wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Mohamad Zein's Channel is a site that has some awesome videos located on it. Explained on the site are the top videos that are most discussed and most viewed to explain a few. As I was checking out the site, I found it very accessible and easy to navigate on. It you enjoy watching videos on a multitude of topics,, then I suggest you check out this site as I am sure that you too will be impressed.
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Snowing again

Hey all. It started snowing here again. We have had more snow and winter has not even officially begun yet. I did some more baking today. Here is the cookie recipe from today. I hope that you try it and tell me what you think of it. I am going and getting my hair cut soon. More later.
Chocolate Pretzles

2 bags chocolate chips (dark or milk chocolate)
1 bag pretzels (logs work well for this, but you can try any of the medium to thick variety of twists)
Chopped nuts, for garnish, optional
Colored nonpareils, for garnish, optional
Sprinkles, for garnish, optional
Coconut, for garnish, optional
Crushed cookies, for garnish, optional

Melt chocolate in double boiler over medium heat on stove top. Using tongs, or your fingers, quickly dip pretzels in chocolate allowing the excess to run off. Place dipped pretzels on waxed paper lined cookie sheets. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, colored sugars or other toppings. Allow to harden. You may need to refrigerate for a while to help this along. Once hardened, remove from sheets and store in a cool location, with waxed paper between layers

JadeSeal.com

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a great site for you all to check out especially with holiday shopping in full swing.
Jade jewelry from the East is a site that sells some of the most beautiful jade jewelry that I have ever seen. They offer styles in both the traditional version for the older or more sophisticated crowd and also for the younger crowd that likes a bit of fun and flare, there are the more contemporary styles of jewelry available. My older daughter just loves jade jewelry and I have been having a hard time trying to decide what to get her for Christmas. When I came upon this site I knew that I stumbled upon a gold mine. I found a tri color jade bracelet that I know she will love and I love the prices they offer. Also, for those of you that are into the Feng Shui mode, the do offer a variety of gifts for this style from a jade crab to a jade carp necklace and believe me that they look very pretty. This site offers both FREE shipping and also a free gift on orders that are placed through them. The free gift pertains to when you spend $75.00. Also available is a highlight of the week, a special piece of jewelry that they want to show case. And if you are interested in receiving occasional e-mails for specials that they are offering, you have the option of being added to their mailing list. Let me tell you, with the holidays so sooon approaching, I strongly suggest that you check out this site for those hard to buy for people on your list. Or perhaps you are also interested in a piece of jade jewelry. Well look no further as this is the site for you and have a Happy Holiday with some great jewelry from this site.
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Shop til you drop

Hey all. The holidays are almost here. I have been shopping in between my baking. Yesterday I made coconut nut balls. They came out great. I also made up a gift basket for the piano teacher and put some of my home made minnestrone soup in it as well. I try to prepare some items like this for her each year as she loves the home baked items as well. My son has his lesson today and then we are done for the next two weeks. More to follow.

Biotene

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a very helpful site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
sensitive teeth is the perfect site to check out if you suffer from sensitive teeth problems as I do. The problem does come and go, but when I am having a flare up, it drives me crazy. I know with the holidays just around the corner, the last thing that I want to occuthe severe pain that goes along with a sensitive tooth. My last major flare up was about six months ago. My husband and I were at my cousin's wedding. Out of the blue, when I tasted to the soup, which by the way was delicious, I felt an extreme pain go through my mouth. It was driving me crazy. Let me tell you that when the pain hits, nothing can really help but laying down and taking something for the pain. It basically ruined the rest of my evening, especially seeing all the delicious food and not being able to eat any of it. This was a time that I really wish that I had something for the pain like, sensitive toothpaste. It would have made such a huge difference. I know that it would have made the evening at the reception so much more enjoyable. If any of you out there suffer from sensitive teeth as I do, I strongly suggest that you check out this site as this product works wonders. It does not just temporarily mask the sensitive pain as some of the toothpaste products do these days, this product actually treats the pain from the sensitivity. Along with sensitivity, it also aids in the treatment of dry mouth. One of their key ingredients, potassium nitrate, aids in this prevention and as I said earlier, it actually treats it and not just a temporay relief. This product can be a life saver next time you experience a flare up. Be sure to check out this site. It will truely be a help to you.

Birthday

Hey all. Today is my husbands birthday. He is 49 HAHA. The kids and I got him an ice cream cake and we or at least I made him pasta and chicken along with talian bread and salad. It was great.Everything turned out great. We got him a GPS system and clothes as well. Happy Birthday you old man. I am glad I am not that old yet. Always remember that I am younger and always will be.

Snow

Hey all. What a snowstorm we are getting. The schools are all closed around here. So far there is 6 inches, with about 2 more on the way. It looks very Christmasy out there. The kids can not wait to go sled riding. They love to have hot chocolate after wards. Remember when.

HomeVultures

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Leadpipecapitalism is a site thatany of you looking to invest some money may be interested in. This site deals witht he purchase of homes that are going through foreclosure. This site is buying them up on cents on the dollar and turning around and selling at a great profit. Based in the Florida area, they are looking for people to become part of their venture. If you are interested, I suggest that you check out the site and please read the press release that I have included to learn more.
Press Release:

There is an extraordinary opportunity right now to capitalize on the real estate meltdown.

Recent events show that banks are finally gettting desperate enough to make deals on REO packages for less than 50 cents on the dollar.

HomeVultures is looking for partners who want to aggressively pursue this opportunity.

We are based in the center of the meltdown, South Florida.

Call Kevin for more details and a business plan at 954-624-5570.

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Shop til you drop

Hey all. Mydaughter and I are planning to do some last minute shopping today. I still have quite a bit to do as does she. We have a couple of good maals around here. We are planning to shop today as tomorrow they are calling for snow. About 3 to 6 inches. The big deal is this weekend, a major snowstorm may be on the way. I hope not, but oh well.

Lap Band

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
lapband houston is a great site to check out for those of you that suffer from obesity but do not want the invasive procedures like gastric bypass. Dr. Richard Collier has been performing this surgery for quite some time. Keep in mind that it is reversible and much safer than other methods. For those of you that suffer with chronic obesity, this is the site for you to look into. Your comfort is of the utmost importance to this site which is located in several cities in Texas. With the holidays soon approaching, don't deal with the depression of another year of being over weight. Check out this site and begin the new year, with a newer and smaller you.
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Mom shopping

Hey all. Today was take my Mom grocery shopping. My daughter is in from college, so she tagged along to assist my Mom with her grocery list. She has a hard time shopping, so having my daughter there was a great help. We ended up being gone about three hours as we also went to the drug store and out for a coffee. I teel you, I can not believe all the food she buys. For the like of me I do not know where she puts it all, or what she does with it. I think she feeds people. HAHAHA

Encomia

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
emortgage is an online mortgage site perfect for those of you in the market for a n new house. This site offers a paper free application through the use of an application called SMARTDoc. Those of you looking to help the environment, this site is for you as there is no paper used. All aspects of the mortgage are paper free and automated. It can not get much more convenient. If you are planning to purchase a home, I suggest that you check out this site. It will provide you with a lot of assistance.
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15 days

Hey all. Just 15 days til Christmas. How are you all doing with your shopping? I have some done. I do enjoy online shopping as well. It is so easy that way. No dealing with our cold weather and the outdoors either. Be sure to look for promo codes if you are online shopping. I find that I save a lot of money that way. Any way that you can save it is worth it. Later al.

Finance

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Bad Credit Credit Cards is a site that deals with those of us requiring a loan. This is a nationwide site with no application fees and all processing of applications done online with results almost instant. If approved, you will know in no time. For those of you in need of a Personal Loan I suggest that you check out this site as it is quick and easy to get approved and they have low interest rates available as well. With the holidays just around the corner, many of us may be in need of a Loan for one reason or another. Through the online process available here, you will know almost immediately and keep in mind that this site also specializes in bad credit loans as well, for those of you that may be dealing with a bad credit past for one reason or another. Be sure to checkout this site, you will be glad that you did.
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How about a great recipe?

Hey all. Check this out. It is a great dinner recipe for one of those cold weekend. My family loves it and it is so easy to prepare. It is a take on that great food lasagna. For those of you that enjoy italian cooking, you are sure to enjoy this as well. Be sure to checkit out and tell me what yoy think of it. Happy Holidays.


Sauce:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch ground nutmeg

Lasagna:
1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
1 large egg, beaten to blend
3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for salting water
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella (about 4 ounces)

To make the sauce: Melt the butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the flour and whisk for 3 minutes. Whisk in the milk. Increase the heat to medium-high. Whisk the sauce until it comes to a simmer and is thick and smooth, about 3 minutes. Whisk the salt, pepper, and nutmeg into the bechamel sauce.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Whisk the ricotta, spinach, 1 cup Parmesan, prosciutto, egg, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to blend.

Add a tablespoon or 2 of oil to a large pot of boiling salted water. Boil the noodles until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Arrange the noodles in a single layer on a baking sheet to prevent them from sticking.

Butter a 13-by-9-by-2-inch glass baking dish. Pour the bechamel sauce over the bottom of the prepared dish. Lay out 4 lasagna noodles on a work surface, then spread about 3 tablespoons of ricotta mixture evenly over each noodle. Starting at 1 end, roll each noodle like a jelly roll. Lay the lasagna rolls seam side down, without touching, atop the bechamelsauce in the dish. Repeat with the remaining noodles and ricotta mixture. Spoon 1 cup of marinara sauce over the lasagna rolls. Sprinkle the mozzarella and remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan over the lasagna rolls. Cover tightly with foil. Bake until heated through and the sauce bubbles, about 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until the cheese on top becomes golden, about 15 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the remaining marinara sauce in a heavy small saucepan over medium heat until hot, and serve alongside.

Massage Chair

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a great site while I was holiday shopping that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Massage Chairs is a site that sells some of the best massage chairs out there on the market. This chair would be perfect for my mom who suffers from chronic back pain. This company has been in business for over twenty five years and are committed to producing high quality chairs for it's consumers. The zero gravity massage chair is one of the newest added to their product list. While sitting in this innovative chair, one gets the feeling of an actual massage. Imagine how soothing that would feel at the end of a long and tiring day at work. This site offers an extensive line of products, an item for everyone. If you are looking for an awesome gift for that someone on your list that is difficult to buy for, I suggest thatyou chaeck out this site. You are sure to be impressed. I plan to look into one of these chaird for my Mom this holiday season.
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Early

Hey all. I am up extremely early this morning. My son with special needs decided he wanted to get up at 4:30 and since he can not be left alone, I am up too. I hope that I can get a nap in as right now I am tired. My son just loves our tree and wantes to come downstairs to see it. He is in the living room right now laughing his head off at the tree. He just loves this holiday season. I just wish he would sleep a little better.

Webbyplanet

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site just in time for holiday shopping that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
webbyplanet is a site that you are sure to find great deals on when you are preparing for your holiday shopping. here is how it operates. You cansearch the site by product or company name. Following this all the great deals for that company come up along with the store or company's site. Deals can include free shipping or printable coupons to name a few. Who doesn't want to save money, especially around the holidays. When you begin your holiday shopping, be sure to check out this site and start saving. Webbyplanet is the site for many great deals on your favorite shopping sites.
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Finals

Hey all. My daughter came home after the bell choir with us. She has two finals in college, but they are 6 days away and she felt she could better study for them at home. She is here and I am trying to feed her healthy foods as well. You all know the crap that college kids eat. I made Italian wedding soup for dinner. We all loved it. Try it some time.Easy to prepare and so healthy. Spinach and all.

eCards

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening doing some online Christmas shopping and I came across a great site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Here's where to find Toys for Tots free eCards is a site that has made eCards available and here is how the project works. It is just awesome, the site Month2Month.com is a free, eCard web site that is filled with some of the best and most detailed e-cards that I have ever seen. You would be proud to send these cards to your friends and family. This site has joined with the Toys for Tots and will make a contribution for every holiday card is received. You pay nothing as these cards are FREE for you to send. The site is making the contribution. What a wonderful site, I really suggest you check them out and please, send and e-card this holiday season through this site and help a needy child i the process. Here is the site to check out, http://www.month2month.com. Have a great holiday.
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More cookies

Hey all. I did some baking today but not much. As I said we are leaving to visit my daughter soon. Well here is todays recipe for cookies. i hope that you enjoy it. Please give it a try. Your house will smell great as well. They are easy to make as well. Let me know they are white chocolate holiday bark for all you chocolate lovers out there.

1 pound finely chopped white chocolate
1 1/2 teaspoons nut or plain oil
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 1/4 cups shelled pistachio nuts, toasted and papery coating peeled
Equipment: Chocolate thermometer

Tempering the chocolate for the bark requires a double boiler. If you don't have a double boiler, improvise one by using a saucepan and a stainless steel bowl: Nestle the bowl into the saucepan, allowing a few inches of space to remain between the bottom of the bowl and the bottom of the saucepan. Keep an extra bowl of a similar size on hand to transfer the chocolate for cooling. Rest the chocolate thermometer on a towel. Line a baking sheet with foil.

Pour a couple inches of water into the bottom half of the double boiler and heat over medium-low to just below a simmer. Put the chocolate in the top half of the double boiler and set over the hot water. Slowly melt the chocolate, stirring with a heat-resistant rubber spatula. As the chocolate melts, check the temperature periodically to make sure it stays between 82 and 86 degrees F. If it starts to rise above this temperature, quickly transfer the chocolate to the bowl on reserve and stir briskly to reduce heat. Return bowl to double boiler to maintain heat between 82 and 86 degrees F.

Remove bowl from over the hot water just before all the chocolate melts. Stir vigorously until the chocolate melts completely. Check temperature again. Stir in the oil until evenly blended. Chocolate is now tempered and ready to use. Keep within the 82 to 86 degree F range, returning bowl briefly to the double boiler if necessary.

Quickly stir the fruit and nuts into the chocolate. Spread chocolate mixture out on the prepared baking sheet so it's about 1/2-inch thick and the fruit and nuts are coated. Set bark aside at room temperature to harden. Break into angled pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Cosmetic dentist

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a great site thatI wanted to pass on to you all as well.
San Diego dentist is a site that is sure to give you the perfect smile. Through the expertise of Drs. Landau and Collins this site is your stop for complete dentistry. From dental implants to one of the newer techniques of zoom whitening. How about those of you that have struggled with crooked teeth? They have the Invisalign invisible braces available for you. With the holidays around thecorner, I suggest that you checkout this iste. We all want that perfect smile and with this site you can get it.
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Bell Choir

Hey all. We have plans this evening to see a bell choir. I think that are beautiful during the holidays. If you have never been to one, try to get to one this year. I am telling you, I loved it the first time and try to go back each year. It really puts the Christmas spirit in you. I am just keeping my fingers crossed that the weather holds up.

Supertravel Ski

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a great site to check out just in time for the holidays.
luxury chalets in Courchevel, France is a site for those of you interested in embarking on an awesome vacation to Europe for the holidays. This site assists in setting up luxury skiing holidays in such places as Meribel or perhaps Courchevel, France, to name a few. This site can set you up in the most delux accomodations that you can imagine. The luxury ski chalets that are available along with the great food and awesome skiing, you may never want to leave. If this type of adventure is something that you are planning during the holidays, I suggest that you check out this site for some of the most beautiful accomodations available.


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Evening

Hey all. A great day of cookie making. i made a batch of peanut butter and another of chocolate chip. My son is having a party in school on Thursday so I am making cupcakes then as well. The house does smell great. I am not taking my mom shopping until Wednesday this week. She busy with physical therepy. She goes three times a week for strengthening. I know the company does her well too. Well more to follow. I have to get the kids up for a bath. Later all.

Sweeney Todd

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across an interesting site for all you movie goers as is my husband, that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
visit the official Sweeney Todd movie site is a site dealing with the new Tim Burton movie that is scheduled to open this Christmas, Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. My son saw the broadway version last year and he thought it was great and is looking forward to seeing the movie as well. Johnny Depp stars in this movie, therefore you know it will be an awesome show. He portrays a man who has is all, family happiness, the whole package. He is sent to prison unfairly ans in the process, he vows revenge. The revenge is not only for his unjust punishment, but for what has happened to his beloved wife and daughter, their murders as well. When out of prison, he returns as Sweeney Todd, the Barber of fleet street, whose horrid revenge is too shave the heads of the gentlemen. Sweeney's accomplice in this whole plot is Mrs. Lovett, who with these bodies prepares meat pies.
I was then on a site relating to this scary movie that discusses and better yet, allows you to vent and confess your past or present revenges that you may have had. The site is http://www.buzznet.com/profile/sweeneytodd/ and I encourage you to check it out and also add your revenge to the list all ready there. It is a well done and clever site. I plan to add one of mine as well. I must too cofess an occurance that I had years ago and here is my dashboard confessional also. It was the holidays and I had this one relative that I never got along with, the one that always wants to one up you. We were planning a huge New Years party and neglected to invite her. Though I felt a bit guilty, it was great not having her there, we asked what we were doing that evening by her, I told her we were staying in, never mentioned that we were having a huge party withall the relatives. She never found out about it, but I was just so sick of her, that she was the last person I wanted to ring in the New Years with. If you have a confessional, check out the site and add yours as well. Also, be sure to check out this Tim Burton movie around the Christmas holiday. Sweeney Todd, it is sure to a hit. To learn more and check out more go to visit Sweeney Todd on MySpace .

Monday cookie recipe

Hey all. I began baking this past weekend. The house just smelled great. Can you believe Christmas is in just a few short weeks? My kids are so excited. It is great. Well here is another great recipe. I love it and i hope thatyou will give it a try. Let me know what you think.
Biscotti

10 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups dry roasted peanuts
1 1/4 cups chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chunks (about 6 ounces)

Position racks evenly in the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Melt the butter over medium heat, swirling the pan occasionally. Continue to cook until the butter browns and gets a nutty aroma, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.

Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.

Beat the eggs in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and pale yellow, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the sugar while beating. Then slowly add the butter and vanilla until evenly mixed, about 30 seconds more. Add the peanut butter and mix until combined.

While mixing slowly, add the dry ingredients to the wet, in 2 additions, mixing just until absorbed. Fold in the peanuts and chocolate pieces.

Divide the dough evenly into thirds, and put each portion in the center of a baking sheet. Shape the dough with slightly wet hands into logs about 2-inches wide and 15 inches long. Bake until set and brown around the edges, about 25 to 30 minutes. (For even baking take care to rotate the pans-- top to bottom and front to back--about half way though.) Cool logs on the baking sheets for about 10 minutes.

Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees F. Carefully transfer the logs to a cutting board. Cut logs crosswise, with a long serrated knife at about a 45 degree angle, into 1/2-inch thick cookies. Place cookies cut side down on the baking sheets. Bake until crisp, about 8 minutes. Flip the cookies over and bake until golden brown, about 8 minutes more. Cool biscotti on the baking sheets.

OpticsPlanet.com

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning doing some online Christmas shopping and I came across a great site thatI wnated to pass on to you all as well.
sunglasses is a great site to check out for those of you looking to purchase a telescope or perhaps a new set of binoculars. If items in the area of optics are what you are looking for, this site can not be beat. They offer only brand name products and offer the finest quality available. Are you looking for rifle or night vision scopes for that special someone on your list? This site has it all. Thousands of products to choose from. Various lab equipment for the scientist on your list as well. And if you require prescription goggles, this site can provide that as well. Their products carry a 100% money back guarantee and on any order of $29.95 or more, they offer FREE shipping. Just in time for the holidays. I suggest you check out this site as they have some many products to offer. I am sure that you will be as impressed as I am.
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Thursday

Hey all. Thursday is here all ready. The Office is on this evening. No new episodes though due to the strike. I enjoy the reruns as well though. That show is just a scream. I am telling you, if you have not seen it, check it out. You will be sure to become a fan of it. The characters all work so well together.

Coupon Chief

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning getting a start on my holiday shopping and I came across a great site that I wanted to pass onto you all as well.
Coupon Chief is the perfect site to checkout if you are interested in getting some great deals, and who isn't? I know my faily wish list has begun all ready. My daughter in college just loves clothes and what better place than Target . They have great deals on clothes for everyone along with an awesome pet department to find some great treats for our German Shepherd. We are also looking to get her a new dog bed as well. Next on the list are my son and husband. Since they are both computer geeks, I know the perfect store for them, Dell . My son is always looking to add or upgrade his current computer and my husband has been hinting for a new one. This site is a great site to check out for so many coupon deals. You are sure to find a store for your needs. The holiday season is upon us and it is time to get out there and start shopping and getting great deals as well.

Tree up

Hey all. Well the tree is up. I promised our daughter at college that we would not decorate it until she came home for break. Her final are over in two weeks so she will be home then. I can not wait. I told her we can get our shopping done then as well. I can not believe her first semester is almost over. My how the time flies. She is going into all her finals with all A's. I wish her the best of luck.

Joint Pain Relief Product

Hey all. I was on the internet looking up information for my mom who suffers from arthritis and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well, especially those of you that suffer joint aches and pains.
joint pain is a great site to check out for those of you that suffer from joint aches and pains. What makes this site a bit unique is that this product is a natural supplement. This product contains two important ingredients glucosamine and chondroitin. This medication assists in the easing of joint pain relating to arthritis or sports injury, but does so completely and naturally and without some of the harsh side effects of those stronger perscription medications. Synotrex is available without a perscription and for those of you that have been suffering with painful joints, I suggest you check out this site. This supplement can be ordered directly from the site. Check it out and feel better as well.
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More cookies

Hey all. Hey here are some more cookie recipes. If you have any to share, please let me know. I am always looking for new recipes. This is a great time of year to try them out. The trick it not to add to many pounds. Haha. This is a chocolate chip cookie recipe. They are easy, so try them.

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips, or chunks
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine salt

Evenly position 2 racks in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. (on convection setting if you have it.) Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone sheets. (If you only have 1 baking sheet, let it cool completely between batches.)

Put the butter in a microwave safe bowl, cover and microwave on medium power until melted. (Alternatively melt in a small saucepan.) Cool slightly. Whisk the sugars, eggs, butter and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth.

Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt in another bowl. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a wooden spoon; take care not to over mix. Stir in the chocolate chips or chunks.

Scoop heaping tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared pans. Wet hands slightly and roll the dough into ball

Holiday Cards

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across the perfect site for this holiday season that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Holiday cards is a site that sells customized holiday cards. With the holidays soon approaching, why not check out this site and view the beautiful products that they have to offer. The cards are created online in just minutes and you can receive them in just a few days. There are hundreds of styles to choose from collage cards to post cards. Christmascards sending is all part of the upcoming season and if have not yet purchased your cards as yet, I suggest that you get on this site and check it out. There are hundreds of styles to choose from and you will have these high quality cards in just days. We recently added to new puppies to our family and I am looking forward to getting holiday cards with photos of our two poodle puppies for the family to see how cute they are. Check them out and Happy Holidays.

Cookies

Hey all. The holiday season is here. Time to bake the cookies. I love looking for great new recipes to experiment with. I found this one and loved it. I hope that you will try it as well and let me know what you think. Have fun with it.
It is a peanut butter ball recipe. Very easy to prepare.

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup honey
2 cups powdered milk
1 1/2 cups crushed cornflakes
1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts or pecans
1 cup powdered sugar

Mix peanut butter, honey, and milk together in a large bowl to form very thick mixture. Roll mixture in small balls about the size of a walnut. Roll the balls in either the crushed cornflakes, finely chopped nuts, or powdered sugar. Place on waxed paper and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Police Gear

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
5.11 tactical is a site for all of your police gear needs. This site offers supplies from gear bags and watches to just about any piece of tactical garment that you may require. They also offer free shipping on orders over $50.00. Just in time for holiday shopping, if you have someone on your list that is difficult to buy for, you may want to check out this site as you are sure to find and item to purchase.


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Shop

Hey all. How was your Black Friday shopping? Mine was very profitible. I got some great deals. We especially got bargains on clothes. I bought four new sweaters as a present to myself. I love them all. We started at 5 AM and lasted til almost noon, but we were exhausted as well.

Hiking Boots

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon doing some Christmas shopping and I came across a great site that I just had to pass on to you all as well.
hiking boots is the perfect site to check out for any of you that are looking for a great gift for the outdoorman person. This site offers high quality hiking boots. With many sizes and styles to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect pair of hiking boots even for the most picky person on your list. I was especially impressed by the quality of these hiking boots the most. My brother is a hunter, especially deer and up north, deer hunting season can get very cold. These boots will be perfect for him. The site has gift certificates available if you prefer to let you special someone choose their own hiking boots. And keep this in mind as well, onorders over one hundred dollars, they offer FREE shipping. Be sure to put this site on your list for online shopping. You will be glad that you did.

Happy Thanksgiving

Hey all. Happy Thanksgiving to all. I hope that you dinner was great and that you did not overeat. HAHA, fat chance there. I guess that we all over indulge this time of year. You just need to be careful. My dinner was great. The food was all hot and we all enjoyed it. But tomorrow is shopping. Bright and early. I can not wait.

PersonalizationMall.com

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across an awesome site just in time for the holidays that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Christmas Gifts is the perfect site for that hard to find person on your list. What can be more personal than a gift created just for you? Last year I received a personalized ornamnet from my daughter and it was my most cherished gift and I look forward to seeing it this year. The gifts on this site are all high quality and personalization is FREE. If you place an order by Dec 16th, it is almost guaranteed delivered to your house by Christmas. Most items are shipped in 1-2 business days.As I was on the site, I was especially impressed by the ornaments. They are really pretty and I suggest that you check them out as well.
Happy Holidays, they are coming soon.





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Tomorrow

Hey all. Well tomorrow is the big day. It is thanksgiving. For someone like me who loves to cook, well I just love the day. Having family over as well. My daughter and son in law will be in today some time. We will start the whole dinner tomorrow morning. Just have fun catching up today. Then, friday is none other than Black Friday. Yeah for shopping.

Letters from Santa

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a really fun site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Letters From Santa is a site that offers you the ability to order and have a personalized letter arrive for your child from none other than Sant Claus. The letter can be personalized invarious ways, so your child will know it was meant just for them. Imagine how excited your child will be to receive a letter from the jolly old man. With the holidays just around the corner, I suggest that you get on this site and check it out. What a cute idea. I remember doing this for my children and to this day they still remember who neat it was. Happy Holidays.
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Day after tomorrow

Hey all. Can you believe that the day after tomorrow is Thanksgiving? I have my bird thawing in the fridge. They rest of all the needed groceries are done as well. I find it really helps to be organized when a crowd is coming to dinner. I am looking forward to this day. Best of all, Friday is the best shopping day of the year. More to follow later. I have laundry to do.

Car Insurance

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a helpful site for all you college students that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
cost u less insurance is a site that offers car insurance at great rates for those of you that reside in California. I am sure you are aware of the high costs of a college education these days. Well this site is the site to check out if you are in need of car insurance. Their great rates are what you need with all the other expenses you are faced with. I strongly suggest you check them out to get a quote. you will not be disappointed.
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Kids

Hey all. The kids are playing video games and have been for the last two ours. My daughter just got home and she and her brother have a blast together. I know that he really misses her when she is away. Well she is here for the next six days. My other daughter will be here on Wednesday. It will be great to have the whole family together. I just love the holidays. Don't you? Try and get out to be with loved ones.

Weekend Warrior Freeze It

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across a great site that reminded me of my husband and his ankle pains, so I wanted to pass it on to you all as it may help some of you out there that suffer with various aches and pains.
Freeze It Gel is an awesome product that soothes many aches and pains including arthritis and sore joints to name a few. This makes me think of my husband, who many years ago played high school football and at one of the games he was injuried. He tore all the ligiments in his right ankle. To this day, many years later, it still causes his a lot of discomfort, especially in the cold months and also first thing in the morning. He has tried FreezeIt with great results as it helps the pain greatly for him. He goes through quite a bit of it, especially in the colder months. I know it would make him a lot more comfortable as there are times he just has to sit and elevate his ankle as it is so painful and does get swollen at times as well. Though it was crazy that he hurt himself so bad playing football, it is over and done with, now he just has to learn to deal with it. This product is sure to help him in that undertaking. Freeze It comes on a gel form an is also great in the treatment of sore muscles, neck and back pain, arthritis pain, which so many people deal with these days. Also great for knee, hip, and ankle joints, my husband is here. If you suffer and deal with any of these problems, this is the site to check out and learn more about this product. It will work wonders for you too, I am sure. Check out the commercial that I embedded as well.

Pumpkin Pie

Hey all. Iwanted to share with you my favorite pumpkin pie recipe. It is easy to make and tastes great as well. I usually make two as leftovers are a must. We usually go through one pie at dinner. They are great for breakfast as well. I hope that you enjoy it too. Let me know.
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups canned pumpkin, mashed
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg plus 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, optional
1 piece pre-made pie dough
Whipped cream, for topping

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Place 1 piece of pre-made pie dough down into a (9-inch) pie pan and press down along the bottom and all sides. Pinch and crimp the edges together to make a pretty pattern. Put the pie shell back into the freezer for 1 hour to firm up. Fit a piece of aluminum foil to cover the inside of the shell completely. Fill the shell up to the edges with pie weights or dried beans (about 2 pounds) and place it in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes, remove the foil and pie weights and bake for another 10 minutes or until the crust is dried out and beginning to color.

For the filling, in a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer. Add the pumpkin and beat until combined. Add the sugar and salt, and beat until combined. Add the eggs mixed with the yolks, half-and-half, and melted butter, and beat until combined. Finally, add the vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger, if using, and beat until incorporated.

Pour the filling into the warm prepared pie crust and bake for 50 minutes, or until the center is set. Place the pie on a wire rack and cool to room temperature. Cut into slices and top each piece with a generous amount of whipped cream.

Network Solutions E-commerce Software.

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Shopping Cart Software is a site that allows companies to become an online store. No longer is it necessary to have a retail store and have to pay numerous employees. Now the whole business can be operating online. For those of you that are interested in this ventuure, packages to get you started begin at $49.95. You do not need to be a professional web designer to begin the process. Through this site, anyone can get an online business going. This site also secures your online transactions and if you get on the site you can learn more about this as well as the many features that make it all so appealing. If starting your own business was something you always dreamed of but thought it was impossible, I suggest you check out this site as it can now be a reality for you.

Countdown

Hey all. Can you believe Thanksgiving is only days away. I just bought our bird. A 12 pound turkey. We are having a smaller group than last year. There were 18 people here last year. Was a bit too many as our house does not accomodate that many. This year we are expecting 10 people. Much better amount.

Wall Fountain

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a great site for any of you that are looking into updating or perhaps you recently purchased a home.
Wall Fountains is the perfect site to check out if you are looking to add a water feature to your home. These fountain require no expertise to install. All you do is hang it on the wall, like a simple picture, add some water and turn it on. It is as simple as that. It would be beautiful in any room in the house. With the holidays approaching, what a great gift to give someone. This site will shp to your door via UPS shipping and some are even including FREE shipping on your order, so check them out.
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Stuffing

Hey all. I have been checking out all sorts of recipes. Holidays are right around the corner. Check out this stuffing recipe. It is delicious. The family loves and I am sure you will too. Let me know what you think. Happy holidays.


1 pound hot Italian sausage, removed from casings
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing dish
1 large red onion, finely diced
2 stalks celery, finely diced
1 large carrot, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 fresh sage leaves, chopped
1 large egg, slightly beaten
4 cups stale country bread, cut into 1-inch dice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 to 2 cups warm chicken stock

Heat large saute pan over high heat. Add the sausage and cook until golden brown. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels. Add butter to the rendered fat in the pan, and then add the onions, celery and carrots and cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove the mixture from the heat and fold in the sage. Scrape the mixture into a large bowl and let cool slightly.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

When the vegetable mixture has cooled slightly, add the sausage to the bowl. Add the egg and bread and mix to coat. Add the chicken stock until the mixture is moist. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Butter a large baking dish and scrape the mixture into the dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

The Rental Protection Agency

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoonand I came across a very helpful site for those of you that rent their dwellings, as does my daughter,. I wanted to pass it on to you all as well.
Rental Protection Agency is a site aimed at assisting renters with disputes with their landlords. If only we had known about this last winter. My daughter was renting her apartment in a college town and the place was freezing. She tried to contact the landlord multiple times, but since he lived out of time it was impossible to reach him. She finally used space heaters too keep warm. I wish we had known about this site as they can be such a help. They mediate between you and your landlord and the fee is minimal. If you are renting and experiencing any problems with you dwelling, I suggest that you check out this site for help.
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Heading out

Hey all. We are planning to leave soon. Going to visit my daughter and son in law. Just going down to spend the night. We have not been there in a couple of months. I am looking forward to seeing them. We will be back tomorrow as my son is auditioning for district orchestra. He plays the cello. More later.

Ooprint

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Free blogger cards is an interesting site for all of us bloggers out there to become more noticed. This site is giving away, Free of charge, one hundred blogger cards. All you are responsible for is shipping costs. What these do is allow you to leave you URL out there for all to see. These blogger cards can be personalized as well. What a great way for us bloggers to network with others that share our particular interests. If this interests you, I suggest you get on this site and check it out. It is awesome. Remember one hundred FREE, just pay shipping.
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Bread Pudding

Hey all. My family loves bread pudding. I am always looking for new recipes and I found a great on e here. It is so easy to prepare. I hope you give it a try and tell me what you think. Make any changes that you want as well. Let me know.

1 loaf store bought frosted or unfrosted cinnamon raisin bread, unsliced
1/2 stick butter, softened
1 can sweetened condensed or reduced fat sweetened condensed milk
2 jiggers brandy
Whipped cream in spray top canister from your dairy aisle
Ground or grated nutmeg, for garnish


Heat a griddle pan over medium heat. Cut 4 thick slices of cinnamon raisin bread. Butter both sides of the bread slices with softened butter. Grill bread until brown and crispy on both sides, 2 minutes on each side.

While bread grills, in a small saucepot, heat sweetened condensed milk or reduced fat sweetened condensed milk over medium low heat for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in brandy.

Cut each grilled slice of bread into quarters and pile into 4 dessert cups. Top bread with a few spoonfuls of hard sauce of sweetened condensed milk and brandy and a generous swirl of whipped cream. Garnish cream with a sprinkle of nutmeg and serve.

Amy's Skin Care

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Amy's philosophy is a site that deals with the importance of healthy eating and good skin. The importance of eating raw foods stems from Amy Lamb and her presentation of The Raw Food Diet For Your Face. On December 5th from the hours of 6:30-8:30 PM at Dalene's Eastside's New Raw Food Restaurant there will be a presentation at 7PM for Amy Lamb. This restaurant is located at 340 Park Place Center, Kirkland, WA 98033. This is an event you will all be interested in. Please read the following press release to learn more as well. Also contact Mia @425-891-8483 .

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Press Release:

Discover healthful benefits for the Raw Food Diet for your face at Dalene's in Kirkland

November 14, 2007 -- KIRKLAND, WA - Amy Lamb of Amy Skin Care will discuss holistic skin care incorporating the natural healing and treatment powers of foods.

The special event on December 5, 2007 celebrates the opening of Dalene's, the new raw food restaurant in Kirkland.

Special Event by Amy Lamb
of Amy's Skin Care
to present
The Raw Food Diet For Your Face

At dalene's Eastside's new Raw Food Restaurant
340 Park Place Center
Kirkland, WA 98033

December 5, 2007
6:30 -8:30 pm
7 pm presentation

To sign up - contact
Mia @425-891-8483
or at miadalene@yahoo.com
Space is limited.

Using nature’s endless gifts, Amy’s Skin Care treatments are individually customized to effectively address your skin’s unique needs.

"As a green spa, I provide a respite from harsh chemicals, dyes or perfumes," said Amy Lamb. "The natural products that I use are organic, paraben and SLS-free -- and never tested on animals."

Amy is a licensed esthetician and Eminence Organic Skin Care expert. Amy’s Skin Care aims to nurture your skin while rejuvenating your soul.

Call to schedule a private appointment at her in-home skin care salon - 206-999-6336, or email Amy@AmySkinCare.com. For more information, please visit AmySkinCare.com.

Rain

Hey all. Wow is it raining here. Our basement has water in it. Unfortunately that is a problem for us when we receive a two plus inch rain fall. Someday we hope to fix it. It always seems as if other things take priority. It is like that for so many of us though.

Home Loan Mortgage

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
mortgage is an all inclusive site for anyone looking into purchasing a house and are trying to locate the best deals available. This site can steer you in the right direction in securing the best mortgagerates . They offer a large data base to assist you in locating the real estate agents in your area as well. Securing the best homeloan can turn into a daunting task, but with the assistance of the comprehensive site, I assure you that the process with flow much smoother. If you are in the market for a new home, I suggest you check out this site as it will assist you greatly. Good luck with it.
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Wednesday

Hey all. Shopping day for me and my mom. She was in Florida on vacation last week, so she is in need of groceries. We plan to get a large order. She said she had a great time and the weather was awesome. We in the north have cold temps here. She went to visit her brother. Since they are both getting up in age, what a great reunion. More to follow.

Online Coupons

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a great site just in time for the holidays, that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Coupon Codes is one of those great online sites that offer coupons to many of the greats stores we all shop at. With the rising cost of things these days, I try to save money any chance I can get and this site really helps me there. 1800Flowerscoupons is a great store for those of you with family and loved ones out of town and with the coupons available those great gifts will be even cheaper. Also for my brother whose wife recently gave birth to a baby boy, this site will be great for them,for great deals on clothes oldnavycoupons. If you love to shop and save lots of money at the same time as I do, I suggest you check out this site as I am sure that you will be as impressed as I am. Have fun saving money while you shop online.
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Veterans Day

Hello all. Well today is Veterans Day. How you are all celebrating it in your own way. My one son is home from school, but the other has school today. Strange is it not? We are planning a nice dinner at home tonight. I am making a chicken dish. I think my son is planning on helping me cook as he is the chef in the house. I put him on dessert duty.

Biotene

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well as I am sure that you can benefit from this product.
Biotene is a product that can help those of you that suffer with teeth sensitivity. This product especially stands out among toothpastes for sensitive teeth as it provides you with the maximum sensitivity relief along with the fact that this toothpast will not just pretend to get rid of the sensitivity, but rather it will actually resolve the issue and rid you of the problem all together. I recall a time not all that long ago when I really could have benefitted from this product. We were at a wedding reception and my front teeth were especially sensitive that day. Actually they were driving me crazy. I took some tylenol, but that really did not do anything. I was not able to enjoy all the great food that was available at the reception as well. All I could think about was how sore my mouth was, instead of having a good time at the reception. This was a time that I now wish I knew about this product as it could have made all the difference in the world for me that day. Instead of barely eating anything, I could have enjoyed the huge food buffet as most everyone did. If you are ever faced with this situation, I urge you to check out this product. It is available at stores such as CVS, Rite-Aid, Walgreen's and other leading retailers. Believe me, this product can make all the difference in the world if you are a sufferer of sensitive teeth as I am.
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Finally home

Hey all. I finally got home. I went to pick up my daughter in college. She has a bad cough and cold and needs some TLC from Mom. She is sitting in front of the fireplace right now withher hot cocoa. If she feels better tomorrow, we are sure to go shopping. It is great to have her home if only for a weekend. More to follow.

Homemade Dinner

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoonand I came across a great site that I wanted to pass on to you all as the holidays are approaching. Hamilton Beach® Mixer is a great site for any of you that enjoy cooking and baking as I do. I have a great biscotti recipe that I love to make during the holidays and this mixer would be perfect. The Hamilton Beach® Stand Mixer is a stand out mixer. The three year warranty and quiet operation are just some of the features I am impressed with. Also with 400 watts of power, making the biscotti would be a breeze. I am sure to add this to my wish list as the twelve settings would allow me to prepare just about anything. Here is my biscotti recipe that I wanted to share with you. The family loves and I am sure you will too.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup dried cranberries
12 ounces good-quality white chocolate, chopped
Red and green sugar crystals, for garnish

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl to blend. Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, butter, lemon zest, and salt in a large bowl to blend. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Add the flour mixture and beat just until blended. Stir in the pistachios and cranberries.

Form the dough into a 13-inch long, 3-inch wide log on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until light golden, about 40 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.

Place the log on the cutting board. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut the log on a diagonal into 1/2 to 3/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the biscotti, cut side down, on the baking sheet. Bake the biscotti until they are pale golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer the biscotti to a rack and cool completely.

Stir the chocolate in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water until the chocolate melts. Dip half of the biscotti into the melted chocolate. Gently shake off the excess chocolate. Place the biscotti on the baking sheet for the chocolate to set. Sprinkle with the sugar crystals. Refrigerate until the chocolate is firm, about 35 minutes

I hope that you enjoy it and be sure to check out this site Eclectrics® Mixer as the site is impressive.

Pumpkin Pie

Hey all. Here is a great recipe for those of you that enjoy pumpkin pie. It has a great twist on it as it has some apple butter in it. The apple butter gives it a smooth rich flavor. I surprised the family with it and they just love it. Give it a try and tell me what you think. Have a great holiday as well.

1 cup apple butter
1 cup fresh or canned pumpkin
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
3 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Combine apple butter, pumpkin, sugar, salt and spices in a bowl. Stir in eggs. Gradually add milk and mix well. Pour into pie shell. Bake for about 40 minutes or until set.

New York City Pass

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a great site that I just had to pass on to you all especially with the holiday season just around the corner.
New York CityPass is a site that offers for sale, a city pass to the New York City area. What a clever and unique gift for that someone special on your list who may be very difficult to buy for. All the passes included in your CityPass are valid from Dec15th through March of 2008. You have three months to take advantage of all the sights to see included in the pass. The areas included in the CityPass are admissions to the following, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, also the Greek and Roman Galleries,one area that I love, the Museum of Modern Art, also the Guggenheim Museum and the American Museum of Natural History, this is something my son would just flip over.It does not end there as a trip to the top of the Empire State Building Observatory and tour of the Manhattan Skyline from the water aboard a Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise is also included in the pass. Remember you have three months to use it and by having these passes, you do not have to wait in any long lines waiting for tickets. The cost of these passes are $65 for adults and for children ages 12-17 the cost is just $49. What a great holiday gift. Be sure to keep this one in mind when shopping this season.

Shopping

Hey all. I am heading out to go grocery shopping. I am not taking my Mom this week as she is vacationing in Florida. I hope that she is having a great time. She is visiting her brother who now lives down there. They are both getting up in age, so it is important to her to visit with him. She will be back next week and I can not wait to hear about her trip. More to follow.

Digital Cameras

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well, especially with the holidays soon approaching.
scrapbooking is a site dealing with digital cameras. My daughter recently graduated from high school and that was the one gift she wanted her Dad and I to get her as a graduation present. We purchased for her a canon rebel with a 10.2 megapixil. She absolutely loves it and soon after she graduated, we went on a cruise. I must say that that camera became well used. She took hundreds of pictures and the memories are preserved thanks to that camera. With the zoom lens, she was able to take some great pictures of the awesome flowers in Bermuda as well. I think that she enjoys that camera most for taking pictures of various scenery views. I know that she has taken a lot of the recent picturesque flaming foliage as well. I know the best feature on that camera is the zoom lens we purchased for her. She has captured some beautiful flowers really up close as well. With the holidays right around the corner, what a thoughtful gift to give to that special someone, a new digital camera. Using a digital camera allows you to capture all those special memories, and share them with others as you upload them onto your computer and e-mail the pictures to family and friends that are far away. I know that we frequently do this as we have close family in other states.
If you are planning on purchasing a camera with the holidays arriving, I strongly suggest that you check out this site as you will be glad that you did. Happy Holidays as well.
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Strike

Hey all. How about this writer's strike? I guess soon we will not be seeing new episodes of all our favorite shows. The only one I really follow is the Office though. I also really enjoy the Discovery health channel. There are a lot of interesting shows on that channel. If you have never seen it before, check it out. You will not be disappointed. Well back to the house work. Later all.

Alzheimer's Awareness Month

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across an interesting site that I feel is important to pass on to you all as well.
holiday gift is a site that deals with the disease of Alzheimers. If you were not aware all ready, November is indeed Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Memory screening is so important in the early detection of this disease. If you are experiencing any of the following, are you more forgetful, do you ever forget where you are, are you misplacing things more frequently, or are you becoming lost in a familiar area? If these are questions you may have answered yes to a lot of them, a memory screen is something that you should look into as it is so important for the early detection of Alzheimer's Disease. With November being Alzheimer's Awareness month, if you have a low one struggling with the above symptoms, I urge you to locate a memory screening center in your area as your memory is an important part of ones daily living. Please remember all, that the goal is indeed to find a cure for Alzheimers , but for those loved ones suffering with the disease, maintaining a good quality of life is so important. Please realize how important your monetary contributions to this foundation really are. With your help, a cure could be not that far off in the future.
Realize that all of us are indeed aging and how important it is to follow the tips to make your aging a much more successful one. I do urge you to get on this site all learn more about this disease and what you can do to help. This site is full of very important information that everyone should be aware of. My family has been very lucky in that no one has this disease, but I have a close friend whose father currently has Alzheimer's disease and I see just how difficult it is on their family. I try to help them any way that I can. Please keep that in mind if you know someone with the diease, how difficult it is on their family as well. They wil surely need your assistance through this trying and very difficult time.

Sick

Hey all. Well my daughter in college is not feeling well. I sent her down a box to get better. Iincluded chicken soup, box of tissues, coughdrops, along with cough medicine. I know how hard it is when you are away from home and do not feel well. She is planning to come home this weekend to rest up as she has a test on Monday. I am sure that she will feel better by then.

Sleep Number Bed

Hey all. Iwas on the internet this afternoon and I came across a very interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
sleep number beds is a site that sells what I believe to be one of the most comfortable beds out there. I have owned one for the past five years and I just think it is great. I actully do wake up in the mornin and there is no longer the ache of back pain. You can get on the site and check out all that they have to offer. The have beds in all sizes available as well. I personally own a queen size with the adjustments to allow you to control each side of the bed independently. There fore you may want the mattress soft and your spouse may want it firm. This bed allows you to choose you preference. This dual control comfort is what sealed the deal for us and why we chose the brand of mattress. If you get on the site they have a Veteran's Day sale going on until Nov. 12, where you can save up to $300.00 on their mattresses. This site also offers a thirty day risk free trial. YOu get the bed delivered to you and are able to try it out for up to thrity days. At the end of the thirty days, you are not satisfied and do not believe that you are now getting a great nights sleep, then return the mattress for a full refund. What a great deal for the consumer. Also if you do purchase one of these mattresses, they offer both fast and free shipping. If you are in the market for a new mattress because yours is shot and you a getting a poor nights sleep, then I urge you to check out this site. Speaking as someone who owns one of these mattresses, they really are great and you will not be disappointed.
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Heat

Hey all. Boy is it cold out. The wind is really howling. We own an older home and the windows are quite drafty. Las night my son's room was so chilly, he slept on the couch downstairs. Today my husband is attempting to do something with all the radiators to help with the heat situation. My son needs a larger one in his room as well. I think it is going to be a hectic day. Later all.

Credit cards

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Credit Cards is a site based in Australia that assist it's customers in choosing the best credit card to suit their individual needs. The site offers articles to read up on including tips on staying out of credit card debt, which is something the affects so many individuals these days. You are allowed to browse through the various banks offering credit cards, along with their interest rates and features. Through this site one is alooed to apply for the credit card online as well. Also it lets you know about rewards programs that some credit cards offer these days. If you are in the market for a new credit card, I suggest you check out this site as they may be very useful to you.
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Sweet Potatoes

Hey all.. Guess what I tried making today? Sweet potatoe fries. They were great which surprised me. I cranked up the oven to 425 degrees. Slices the sweet potatoes like fries and added a little bit of EVOO and grill seasoning in a ziploc bag. Add the sweet potatoes and shake themaround. Then lay them on a pan and cook for about 30-50 minutes depending on how crisp you want them. Try them they are really tasty.

Clocks back

Hey all. Did youremember to turn your clocks back one hour? We did. My son got up this morning at 4:45 and since he has special needs, I had to get up with him. Right now I am very tired. I plan to take a nap later. I am sure he will too. Boy he is a tough one to deal with at times. But a real cutie.

Reading

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Reading Tutors is a site that helps children between the ages of 4-14 that are struggling in the area of math. This was my son not all that long ago. He was failing math and was very discouraged. With the assistance of this program and alot of hard work on his part, he is now a solid B student in math. His self esteem has sky rocketed as well. If you know a child having troble in math, I suggest that you check out tis site.
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