Pumpkin

Hey all. I am planning to carve the pumpkin soo. I hope that you all are too. Save the seeds for eating as well. Cook them in the oven over low heat, like 200 degrees and put some butter, salt and garlic powder on the. They will taste great, but your breath will not. HAHA.

Tummy Tuck

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning a I came across a site that I know will interest many of you out there so I wanted to pass it on to you all.
Tummy Tuck is a site based in the UK that deals with tummy tucks. This site was recently featured in a newspaper, the Times recently as well. I suggest that you check out the article as it is very good reading. I am sure a tummy tuck is a procedure many of us think about, especially those of us that have had children. I know that I never got my old waist line back after the children. If any of you are planning the surgery though, please remember some very important questions about the surgery for your physician. For instance, be sure to get a second opinion, never just the first doctor. Also if your doctor becomes offended by your questions, that is a red flag, you need to know that you are not being pressured or rushed. Ask the facility to allow you to talk with some of their clients who have all ready had the surgery and see how successful the doctor was and what their opinion was. I suggest that you read the article as keep these important questions in mind. And one last thing, good luck with the surgery.
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Cupcakes

Hey all. It is almost Halloween. Here is a great recipe to send in with the kids. They are a great Halloween cupcake. I am planning on sending them in with my son. Let me know how you like them and if you are making any changes. Oh, have a Happy Halloween. Take care.

Cupcakes:
1 1/2 ounces fine-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cups prune juice
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoons salt
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
4-ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 drop food coloring (green), optional

Chocolate wafer cookies
Licorice strips
Toasted coconut
Small candies

Special equipment: 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups with paper liners

For the cupcakes: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees F. Set liners in muffin cups.

Put the chocolate and prune juice in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in the microwave on low power, stirring occasionally, until completely melted.
Whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, beat the egg and yolk with an electric hand mixer at high speed until slightly thick and lemon colored, about 3 minutes. Slowly add buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and melted chocolate mixture to eggs, beating until thoroughly combined. Add the flour mixture and beat until just combined.

Divide the batter among muffin tins, filling them 1/2 of the way. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean and the tops spring back when pressed gently, about 25 minutes. Cool the cupcakes in the tin on a rack for 10 minutes then remove from the tin and cool completely.

For the frosting: Beat the butter, peanut butter, and cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and milk mixing until the frosting is smooth. Add food coloring as desired. Refrigerate the frosting until firm.

To decorate the cakes: For the witches hat, score a circle in the middle of a cupcake. Cut a deep cone-like shape with a knife held at an angle. Rotate the cupcake to complete the circle and remove the center. Repeat with all the cupcakes. Generously scoop or pipe enough frosting into the center of each cupcake to fill the whole and to come over the cake to make a face. Top with a chocolate wafer cookie. Put a dot of frosting in the middle of the wafer cookie and invert the cone shaped piece of cake on top to make a witches hat. Use skinny licorice, toasted coconut or cereal flakes for hair and candies for eyes and/or nose. Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Plastic Surgeon

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a site that I know will be helpful to many of yo out there, so I wanted to pass it on to you all as well.
UK Plastic Surgery is a site that is based in the UK dealing with plastic surgery. For any of you considering it, I suggest that you look over the site as it is very helpful. In an article in the Times this site was in the article and it discusses whay to look for in a plastic surgery facility. For instance make sure the surgeon doing your surgery is registered with the General Medical Council. Be sure to talk with the facilities previou patients who have had the same surgery you are about to have. Ask for their clients names to talk to them first hand and get their opinion. This is very important. Please also get a second opinion. Do not just listen to the first surgeon you see. For more important info, be sure to check out this site.
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Monday

Hey all. We are having a problem with our computer. It seems that a virus has infected it. Talk about problems. My husband has been working on it all day. If any of you have any suggestions please let us know. Welll back to trying tohelp him. What a pain in the neck. More later.

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 that sells all types of police gear from pants, to shirts, to boots, to gear bags, to gloves. Also available is FREE shipping on all orders over $50.00. Currently I noticed that the tactical pants are on sale for $10.00 off the origianl price. If this site is of interest to you, I suggest that you check it out as their prices are great, their selection is large and orders over $50.00 are free shipping. Check them out.
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Friday

Morning all. The kids just left for school so it is quiet here. I have some running around this morning as I am hanging new curtains and I nees new rods. They are a great green and red rooster pattern. My favorite style is country so these fir right in. I can not wait to see them up. Well more to follow.

Concrete Garages

Hey all. Iwas on the internet this morning and I came across a great site that I wanted to pass on to you all, especially you home owners out there as you may find this useful.
Prefab Garages is a site known for their concrete garages. With over thirty years of experience, there garages are constructed at their state of the art plant. They are then delivered to your door and erected that very same day, by competent fitters. The day of delivery, your garage will be built and ready for your use. If you are in the market for a garage as this, I suggest that you check out this site. They have so many styles to choose from single and double wide to garden building to a specialized structure of you suggestion. They have it all and at competitive pricing as well.
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Thurs. Recipe

Hey all. Here is another great recipe. We had it for dinner two nights ago and it was a real hit. Give it a try and I am sure that your family will enjoy it as much as mine. It is a take on a vegetable soup. Soup is one of my favorite things to prepare and they are so healthy as well.
This is a vegetable soup with chicken too. So healthy as well.

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1 3/4 pounds)
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup sliced carrots (about 3 small)
2 1/2 cups sliced zucchini (about 2 medium)
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
2 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth
Grated Parmesan, optional

In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add onion and carrot, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Top each serving with grated Parmesan, if desired.

Sales Training

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, especially those of you that are self employed.
Sales Training is a site that is based in the UK that assists those that are self employed, to better their business through sales training. This was originally set up as a plumbing training company but has since expanded into sales training as well. The courses are taught with qualified staff and all fully approved. For those of you that find this application something that interests you, then I suggest you check out this site. When you get on the site you can fill out a brief form and this site will be able to get you the details of courses that are in your area. Registration is free, so what have you got to lose. Check it out.
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Family weekend

Hey all. This weekend is family weekend at my daughter's college. We are planning on going to see her and have some fun. I think we are going to take her out to dinner as well. My son loves a local candy store in the area, so I am sure that we will check it out as well. Nothing beats an old fashioned candy store and this one is awesome. Do not forget that the Office is on tonight as well.

Procore

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.
Procore Online Construction Project Management is a software available to builders and contractors. A contractor now has the ability to begin a project in a fraction of the time due to this application being web based. The old fashioned methods are now a thing of the past, especially when speed and accuracy can mean the difference between acquiring and losing a job. This in the long run, means dollars for you. For those of you that are interested, I strongly suggest that you get on the site as they are offering a risk free trial with a 110% money back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied. This a truely a no brainer. You can try it free of cost for up to thirty days on actual projects. Check it out as I am sure that you will be as impressed as I was.
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Halloween

Hey all. How is your Halloween planning going? Are your costumes ready. I helped my daughter's with hers as she is going to a party this Saturday. She is going as a referree. I know that she is really excited as well. I also have everything to make my famous caramel apples. The kids just love them and it is a healthy treat as well. Get going those of you that hae not begun your Halloween planning. It is such a fun time and little or no stress.

Van Insurance

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a great site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Commercial Van Insurance UK is an insurance company based in the UK. The offer special discounts with up to 705 off new policies. This commercial van insurance company just can not be beat. Your satisfaction is guaranteed or your money back as well. If another company gives you a better quote that what you received through them, then you will receive a full refund and this is regardless of what you are having insured. This company prides itself on getting you the best and cheapest there is. If you are in the market for commercial van insurance, then I strongly suggest that you check out this site. They just can not be beat, remember they guarantee it.
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The Office

Hey all. Hey guess what? The Office is on tomorrow. have you seen the new hour long episodes this season so far? They have been so funny. My whole family watches every week. I think that is really the only prime time tv show that I view. I guess I am not much of a tv person. I more enjoy the old shows or discovery health. Another great channel.

Oak Bed

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across a site that reminded me of my daughter, so I wanted to pass it on to any of you out there that may be in the market for a new bedroom set.
Quality Oak Beds is a company based in the UK that used to specialize soley in leather bed, but has recently expaned their market to include an oak collection as well. My daughter recently purchased a bed and dealt will all sorts of problems with the dealer, I only wish she had known about this site as their style of bed is just what she was searching for. Currently they are offering a massive stock clearance with savings as much as 40% off! Not only do they offer just about any style bed you can imagine from metal and antique beds to french style, but they offer mattresses as well. If you are thinking about purchasing a bed, I strongly suggest that you check out this site. You will not be disappointed.
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Today's Recipe

Hey all. I was on the internet and came across a great recipe. i hope that you will try it out. And please let me know what ou think along with any changes that you may have made. I love the comfort foods this time of year. Especially when there is a chill in the air. Well, here is the recipe.
It is a slow cooker recipe. What could be better.
Onion Soup

5 small onions, thinly sliced
2 cans (14 ounces) low sodium beef broth (recommended: Swanson's)
2 cans (10 ounces) beef consomme (recommended: Campbell's)
1 packet onion soup mix (recommended: Lipton's)
8 slices French bread, about 1 inch thick
1 cup shredded Gruyere

Combine onions, broth, consomme, and soup mix in a slow cooker. Cook on HIGH setting for 4 hours, or LOW setting for 8 hours.

Ladle soup into serving bowls. Top with a slice of French bread. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over each bread slice. Put soup bowls under broiler until cheese is melted. Alternatively, place the bread on a baking sheet and top with cheese; broil until cheese has melted, about 30 to 40 seconds, and set on top just before serving.

Magic Loans

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.
Secured Loans is a newly set up site that assists it's customers in securing both affordable and flexible loans. Based in the UK, this site assist those of you that are homeowners and are perhaps looking to consolidate your credit cards, or perhaps you are looking into doing a total remodel on your kitchen or another room in your home. If this is the case, then I suggest that you check out this site. They offer loans with a repayment of as little as three years or up to thirty years depending on your circumstances. They provide you with a toll free number to contact them or just get on their site to begin the process of a flexible and secured loan. Check them out as you will be as impressed with the site as I was.
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Rainy day

Hey all. What a rainy day around here. It is a good day to do some house cleaning. I actually find cleaning to be relaxing. I know you may find that crazy, but I do enjoy cleaning. Turn on some music, maybe even Christmas and get out the duster and go to town. You just may like it too. Let me know.

Housing Market

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 Mortgages is a site that is an independant mortgage broker, not one of those large, impersonal type. I do own a home and has for some time. Unfortunately the housing market is not what it was a few years ago. I feel soory for those of you out there attempting to sell a home now. People just are not getting what they did for a house a few years ago. My mortgage experience on our home was a very smooth process. I could not believe how helpful they were along with securing us a good interest rate on our place. For any of you out there that are in the process of getting a home, now is the time as housing prices are down along with interest rates, well this is the site for you. They will be there to help you along the way as there goal is to satisfy their customers. Check them out and good luck house hunting.
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Piano

Hey all. i have to leave soon for my son's piano lesson. He is really working on some great pieces. he is also doing some piano accompianments with the school orchestra at Christmas. We get to start hearing Christmas music early in our house. I just love it though. I love to hear the kids play the songs. More to follow.

Theme Park

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a great site that i wanted to pass on to you all as well, especially those of you that are, perhaps, planning a vacation in the near future.
Amusement Park is a theme park located in Blackpool, UK. Blackpool has one of the oldest theme parks around. This area of Blackpool is simply beautiful. As i was on the site checking it out, I could not believe just how picturesque it is. The roller coasters in this theme park are some of the most exciting around. If you love roller coasters as my whole family does, then this is the theme park for you. The Big Dipper and Infusion are two world famous rides located at this theme park. If you are planning a vacation in the near future and are including theme pakrs in your travels as well, I would strongly suggest that you check out the theme park at Blackpool. This park simply can not be beat and I am sure that you will have an awesome time.
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Recipe

Hey all. I just found another great recipe to try. I hope thatyou will check it out as well. It is just delicious. With the colder weather coming, it is a great comfort food as well. Please let me know what you think of it. Also did you make any changes to it? Have fun.
It is Stove top Macaroni and Cheese from Alton Brown

1/2 pound elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
2 eggs
6 ounces evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh black pepper
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
10 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded

In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente and drain. Return to the pot and melt in the butter. Toss to coat.

Whisk together the eggs, milk, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and mustard. Stir into the pasta and add the cheese. Over low heat continue to stir for 3 minutes or until creamy.

Big Blue Hotel

Hey all. I was on the internet htis afternoon and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Blackpool Hotel is a beautiful four star hotel, located in Blackpool, UK. This is the first hotel to be built in the area for over twenty five years. This hotel will accomodate both executive guests and leisure guests as well. Executive guests have their own executive wing with a separate entrance and club executive rooms available. Located in the Blackpool Pleasure Beach, this hotel is set in the middle of the entertainment and adventure capital of Britain. As you check out the reviews and ammentities of this hotel, you will find it absolutely gorgeous. For families visiting, there are family style rooms available along with all the thrills available on the fantastic area of Bloackpool. If you are planning a vacation in the near future to the area, I strongly suggest that you check out this site. i am sure that you will be as impressed as I am. Have a great vacation.
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Hot Dogs

Hey all. It is a busy day here. I took my mom shopping and running around all morning. Now laundry and cleaning house. Diner tonight is hot dogs, pork and beans with sauerkraut. The family loves this and I like how fast it is. Tonight is piano for my younger son as well. Overall a hectic day. These kind of days are fun at times though. More to follow.

Clockspot

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.
Web Time Clock and Online Timesheet is a site for any of you with your own business that has people working for you as well. For those businesses out there that employee people that do not work at the office, for instance, the employee may be at a different job site at any given day. This site permits them to clock in and out via the internet or via phone. When businesses keep track of their employees, it allows the business to save money in the long run. For those of you with small businesses as well, it will be equally profitable as well. It is not geared only to the large businesses. In the long run, your business can be saved thousands of dollars each year. You will not be paying for employees that are not working, your money will be in payroll of your working employees only. At any given time, you the owner, have the ability to review your employees work hours and from these hours, an accurate and precise payroll can be achieved, all this saving the business thousands of dollars in any given year. If you are intrigued and as interested as I am sure you will be, get on the site and take a tour of it to learn even more. You can also download a demo and try it out as well. We all know how expensive it is to run a business these days. Our family often struggles with our family owned business, well with the assistance of this site, you can achieve savings . I strongly suggest that you check out this site.
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Busy

Hey all. A busy day ahead tomorrow. I have to take my son for blood work in the morning. Next my mom needs to go shopping, to the bank, to the drug store and who knows where else. She keeps me hopping. Then it is piano lessons after dinner and a meeting for my son's orchestra after that. I think the day will just fly by. Oh well. It is also suppose to be a rainy day. More to follow later.

Compucram.com

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.
real estate test is a site that I suggest you check out if you are in the real estate or appraisal business. Compucram has available exam preparation software for the mortgage, real estate, or appraisal industries. If you are interested in any of these areas and are soon to be taking an exam to become licensed in any of these areas, this site will greatly assist you. They are very similar to the actual national exams taken and they offer you a 100% guarantee. What have you got to lose? This site is also highly recommended by real estate schools. Are you planning on taking a test soon? This site is for you. Good luck and with this site you are sure to pass the first time. Check them out.
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Food

Hey all. I was on the internet checking out recipes. I love looking for new recipes and trying them out on my family. Especially during the Thanksgiving season, I prepare a trial dinner with some new recipes to see which we enjoy. Here is one I am planning to try out. Let me know what you think. Please give it a try. The recipe is for Cornbread Stuffing



2 hot Italian sausages
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 bunch fresh sage, leaves chopped
4 large corn muffins
3 large eggs
1/2 cup, chicken stock, plus more if needed
Nonstick cooking spray

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Remove the casings from the sausages. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the sausage meat. Cook, breaking up the meat into small pieces, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined plate and set aside to cool while you cook the vegetables. Wipe out any excess fat from the pan with paper towels.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery, and onion. Season with salt and pepper and add the sage. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool a bit.

Crumble the corn muffins into a large bowl. Put in the cooled sausage and vegetables. Add the eggs and 1/4 cup chicken stock. Using your hands, mix well adding more stock if the stuffing is too dry. Spray a 2-quart oven-proof baking dish with cooking spray. Put the stuffing into the dish and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the top is browned and crispy.

Talent Rock

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a great site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Talent Rock is the site to check out for those of you aspiring to get into the show biz industry. Do you desire to become a model or perhaps it is comedy or show biz. Regardless of your choosing, this site is for you. Earlier this year this site changed ownership and they are committed to helping those of you interested in the show biz industry. As you get on this site you can check out all of the testimonials available for you viewing. They strive to assist those of you looking to break into the industry. If this is something that you are interested in, I suggest that you check out this site as they could make all the difference for you. Check it out and good luck.
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Monday

Hey all. I am on my way out the door to mail a package to my daughter in college. I try to send her something about once a week. Just treats and all. What college student does not love that? I made her some muddy buddies as she loves them. They are the treats with chocolate chips and peanut butter melted and then pour it over some crispix cereal. It is great and so easy to make.

Dialaflight

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a great site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
flights to Dubai
is the perfect site for those of you planning a vacation. For those of you planning a flight to Dubai this site is sure to get you the best possible rate available. Diala flight is a UK based travel company that offers great deals on cheap flights as well as hotel accomodations. Might you be planning your holiday in Dubai? This site can get you an awesome price on hotels and car rentals as well. Dialaflight is the site to get on for those of you planning a holiday adventure. Their prices can not be beat. Enjoy yourself and have a great holiday in Dubai or where ever you decide to vacation.
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Friday

Hey all. Friday is here. My kids are due home soon from school. They always call as they are getting out and said the day went well. My daughter in college calls often too. This weekend is Homecoming at her school. There are many fun activities planned. I know that she is very excited as well. Hope that the weather holds up though. More to follow.

Trustedplaces

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.
London bar is a communtiy type of website that allows you to give reviews of places that ou have been. Was there something special about it or perhaps an area that is a must see? This site allows you to write about such an itemand share it with others who may be going to the same place and are curious about places to check out. London is aplace that I have never been, but with theassistance of this site, I have the ability to see if people that have been to London and took the time to write a review of it, I am able to check it out. It allows me to see the points of interest along with writing about special places that I have been and want to share. Be sure to check it out as it is an interesting site.
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College

Hey all. Well we took my daughter back to school yesterday. Problem was though that she called as I was driving home. She left her iD and wallet in the car. No money and no way to eat in the cafe as well. You guessed it, we drove back down last night to drop off her wallet. Kids I will tell you. Oh,she wanted to go out to dinner as well.

Trovix

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.
resume find is the ultimate site to prevent any of those staffing problems with in a company. With an applicant tracking systems, it assures that the best candidate for the job will be the one chosen. It is both fast and easy to use and produces awesome results for the company. This search engine breaks down your resume and through various extractions, it is able to choose the best qualified for a particular position. With a much more precise method than done through the use of a recruiter. The precise abilites this engine posesses, it a must for those of you with a comapny the may require this application. I suggest that you check out this site to learn more.
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Another great recipe

Hey all. With the colder weather coming and all the great apples available, I thought it was appropriate to put together an apple recipe. Here is one of my favorites. If you love apples, give it a try.It is for baked apples. A simple dessert and oh so good. I do not use any rum and instead of currents, I use raisins. It is easy to prepare as well. Give it a try and let me know what you think.
I found this recipe on the food network site. They have some awesome recipes there.
6 large red baking apples like Rome Beauty, Cortland, or Gala
Juice and finely grated zest of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 packed tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/4 cup dried currants
1/4 cup broken walnut pieces, toasted
Six 3-inch whole cinnamon sticks
1/2 cup apple cider
1/2 cup dark rum, cider, or water
Serving suggestions: Whipped cream, or vanilla or cinnamon ice cream

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Slice off about 1/4-inch of the top of each apple. (The apple tops are perfect for snacking.) Scoop out the seeds and core of the apple with a melon-baller to make a pocket. Peel off about a 1/2-inch band of the apple's skin along the upper half of the apple with a vegetable peeler. Brush the peeled part and the interior of the apple with lemon juice.

In a small mixing bowl, combine the butter, lemon zest, and sugar. Add the currants and nuts. Place some of the butter mixture and a cinnamon stick in each of the apples. Place the apples in an ovenproof baking dish just large enough to hold the apples upright. Pour in the cider and rum, bake until the apple is tender, about 30 minutes. Baste the apples with the cider/rum mixture with a bulb baster, 2 or 3 times, during baking

IndieMV

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across a site that I found to be interesting so I wanted to pass it on to you all as well.
IndieMV - Musical Intercourse is a muli-tasking website that for any of you that are music lovers, I suggest that you check it out. It allows those of you to in the music industry to network with fans of the music industry. All this is done through social networking, be it through blogging or the ever popular video blogging. If you prefer to customize your choice of who you network with, an new option of Sliders, allows you to tag certain people on the network that appeal more towards your interests. Those of you that may be just starting a band and are looking for some exposure, I strongly suggest that you check out this site and this is the perfect place to get noticed. Get a profile going and begin the process of networking as it could make all the difference.
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Monday

Hey all. My daughter is home from fall break til toomorrow. We have done so much shopping. What a great time we had. Busy getting ideas for the holidays as well. The malls are not very crowded right now. We took my mom out for lunch as today is her birthday as well. She is 76 today. Happy Birthday MOM.

EDealFinder.com

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a great site just in time for the holidays.
1800PetMeds coupons is a great site for getting the deals and coupons from your favorite stores and just in time for the holiday shopping. My favorite store for Christmas shopping is sure to be Kohls as I do a lot of shopping at the store as well and like the quality of their merchandise. kohlscoupon is a great Kohls coupon for 15% off an order at Kohls online. Talk about an easy way to shop. I f you feel as I do and want to beat the rush, I suggest you get on this site and check it out for some awesome deals at your favorite stores.
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Fall break

Hey all. Well my daughter will be home this weekend for fall break. She had her last test today, so she can not wait to get home. She has requested my home made spaghetti and meatballs for dinner. Italian bread is a must have as well. Well all need that extra bread ofr dunking as well. I can not wait to see her. Time to go and make the pasta sauce.

Boston

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across agreat site that I know will be useful to any of you that are planning a trip to the Boston area.
Boston calendar of events is the site to get on and utilize if there are plans in your near future for a trip to the Boston area. For starters, this site can save you on your hotel stay.The site cn save you up to 30% on the areas best hotels. Another great aspect of the site is their list of all the great sites to check out while in the area. They include a detailed list of the top five things to do in the Boston area. If you are short on time and are limited on your sight seeing, I suggest you check out this portion of the site. It details what they believe to be the top must have areas to see, from the trolly tours of the Boston area, to the New England aquarium. They have also included a calendar of events, so when you have a definite time frame of when you will be visiting the area, this calendar can assist you inchoosing what events you would like to see. Also included is a list of their best hotels and a section I found interesting was a history of the city of Boston. We are planning our trip to the area in late October or early November and this site has assisted us greatly. I was able to check out the hotels in the area and get a great deal on one in the area that we will be staying in. Also deals are available on trolley rides and just about anything else that you can imagine. Like me, if you have plans to go to the Boston area, I urge you to check out this site. I am sure that you will find it as valuable as I did.
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Office

Hey all. The Office is starting soon. I really hope that you watch it. It is a ritual here. We all think that it is great and love talking about it the next day as well. Well it just started so I will close for now. More to come later. Guys you have to watch it. Now go ahead.

Coupon Chief

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across a great site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
online coupons is a site that can help you with your Christmas shopping. I can not believe it is October all ready. I have so many gifts to get for the family. target is the perfect place for me to shop for my husband and son as I love their clothing items and they can always use some new clothes. They also have a great electronics section as well. Then there is my two daughters and puppy as well. Well I have the perfect store for them, gap . My girls love there clothes and my daughter has been hoping for a leather coat for months. It is a bit out of my budget, but hopefully something will go on sale. For the puppy, they at times sell collars and leashes there, so we shall see. She is such a good puppy. Come on guys, time to get on this site for all your copons and get started on your holiday shopping. It will be here before you realize.

Recipe

Hey all. I have not included any recipes lately, so here is one for the cooler weather ahead. The great thing about the cold arriving is how great the house can smell with items in the stove. You do not have to worry about it over heating your house. It just warms it up.
This one is a great side dish. If you like broccoli you will love this.
Cheesey Broccoli Bake

2 pounds fresh broccoli, trimmed and cut up Frozen is okay too.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the casserole
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced if you like these if not omit as I do.
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 pound cheese product, softened
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup grated Cheddar

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch casserole.

Steam the broccoli until tender, about 10 minutes. In the meantime, melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat and saute the celery, mushrooms, and onion until softened, about 10 minutes; drain. Combine the broccoli and the cooked vegetables in a bowl.

Heat the soup and softened cheese product in a saucepan over low heat until the cheese melts. Pour it over the broccoli mixture. Add the garlic salt and pepper and combine.

Put it into the buttered casserole dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle the top with the grated Cheddar the last 5 minutes of baking.

Stone Massage

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.
Therapeutic Stone Massage Video is a site that sells videos on none other than stone massage. What an unusual way to get a massage. To see it for your self you can check it out on the following video from U-Tube. I watched it and got a real kick out of it. I must say that I have never had a massage before, but if I were, this is the way to go. Imagine the stones are warmed first, that would be very comforting, or perhaps you do not like the person, chill the stones for a rude awakening. HAHA Anyway I suggest you check out the site. The video is for sale for only $49.95 and you can either order it online or by calling 1-800-414-2434. This video was received very high ratings in Massage Today magazine as well.

Busy busy

Hey all. Well school is full swing for my son now. He is so busy. Between music and orchestra and speech and debate, he does not know weather he is coming or going. He remembers how busy my daughter was when she was in his situation. I keep telling him to hang in there as it will get better. What a good kid, just soooo busy. I told him I would make him a coffee, so more later.

iConnectHere

Hey all. I was on th internet this evening and I came across an interesting site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Internet Phone is a global internet phone service that is by far the lowest price available. For those of you that run companies, they offer the lowest price available on phone bundles for businesses. If you are looking for a phone service such as this I, urge you to get on the site and watch their demo and I am sure that you will be equally as impressed as I was. This site also offers a 30 day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. Check them out. What have you got to lose, certainly not money, their prices can not be beat. Also check out the site as there is currently a $30 sign up bonus available.


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Saturday

Good day all. Well the long holiday weekend is upon us. Do any of you have any plans. We are basically doing yard work around here. The grass is too long and some of the flowers need a trimming. My son is outside giving the dog a bath as well. She really hates it, but is in great need of a bath. The shedding is really bad this year. If any of you have any suggestions to remedy a shedding dog, let me know. More to follow.

Payday Loan

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a site that I know will be of interest to many of you out there so I wanted to pass it on to you all.
payday loan is a site that deals with cash loan advances. Many of us live these days paycheck to paycheck, but at times expenses come upon us, where we need some fast cash and pay day is a few days off. This is where paydayadvance comes in. Providing you are currently holding down a job, this site can assist you and provide the emergency cash you need. They offer various payday loan choices to meet your specific needs. If a cashadvance is something you are in need of as you simply are unable to make ends meet due to some unexpected bills, then this is the site for you. They are there to assist you get over the emergency financial hump that you are faced with. They are there to help you, so check them out.
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Cookout

Hey all. We are planning a cookout today. The weather is great and about ten people are due over for dinner. We chose burgers on the grill and I am cooking up sausage and peppers. The kids are looking forward to it as well. They love having people over. More to follow.

LTC

Hey all. I was on the internet this afternoon and I came across a site that I know will be of interest to many of us as we age, so I wanted to mention the site to all of you.
National Health Administrators is a site that assists us in making the decisions of personal care as we age. It is a known fact that our population is living longer and with the increase in age, one has to realize that we can not completely care for ourselves. This site assists you in the decision making process as to assisted care living and the help that one faces in living out your elderly years. People want to continue to be independant and not have to rely on their children or family to care for them, well this site will assist you in making the necessary decisions. If this is a stopic that is of interest to you, I suggest you check out this site to assist you in finding the options that will work best for you.
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Snack

Hey all. I just mand some muddy buddies. That chocolate snack with peanut butter and then mix in some rice chex. We have all made it one time or another. My daughter at college requested it. It is easy to make so I thought I would mail her some. I know how much she loves getting mail. Especiallly getting a package. We will be seeing her soon as fall break is approaching. Later all.

Tutor

Hey all. I was on the internet this morning and I came across a site that I just had to pass on to you all as it was so helpful to my son.
Innovative Tutor is a site that assists children that are ages four through fourteen that are experiencing a difficult time in their school studies. You see, that was my son not all that long ago. He was struggling in school and becoming frustrated. Not knowing what to do, I found this site and what a change in my son. With the assistance of this site and a lot of hard work on my son's part, he is now a solid B student inschool. The change was amazing. If you have a child in a similar situation, I suggest that you check out this site. It can make all the difference.
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Swiss Steak

Hey all. I remember eating this as I kid and I loved it. Well here is the recipe for all of you as well. This was one of my favorites and my mom cooked it so well. I hope that you try it and let me know what you think. Make any changes that you feel you want to. have fun with it.

1 round steak (approximately 1 1/2 pounds), see note
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (14-1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 medium onion, cut into strips
1 medium bell pepper, cut into strips

Cut steak into serving-size pieces. Season, to taste, with garlic powder and salt and pepper. Dust meat with flour. In heavy skillet, brown both sides of meat in vegetable oil. Transfer to Dutch oven. Combine garlic, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and 1 tomato-can measure of water. Pour over steak and simmer over low heat until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours adding water, if necessary to keep meat partially covered. Season, to taste, with additional salt and pepper. Hint: Cook this in a slow-cooker, according to manufacturers instructions, on low for a most fabulous dinner. Low heat on a slow cooker is about 200 degrees F and high heat on a slow cooker is about 300 degrees F.

Reading

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across a great site that I wanted to pass on to you all as well.
Reading Tutors is a site that assists children ages four through fourteen that are struggling with their schooling. This situation was my son not all that long ago. He was barely passing reading in school. I was at a loss until I found this site. Through a lot of hard work on his part along with this site's course, my son is now doing great in school. All thanks to them and his hard work. If you have a child in this same situation, then check out this site as they may be able to assist you as well.
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Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to my son. He is 21 today. He is my son with special needs. He was so excited when he got home from school. We had presents waiting for him and I decorated the house. Then we went out for dinner.He just loved it. Little things in life make him so happy. What a great kid. Happy Birthday to Chris. You Mama loves you.

Math

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across a site that reminded me of my son and I wanted to pass it on to you all as well.
Math Tutors is an awesome site that helps children ages four through fourteen who are struggling in school. This was my son not all that long ago. He was failing in math and I was not sure what to do. Then I enrolled him into this program and what a difference. He went from failing math to a solid B student. What a change. If you know someone who is also struggling in math, checkout this site as it can make all the difference.
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Food

Hey all. Have you ever checked out the food network site? They have thousands of great recipes there. I must say that I often do not know what to make for dinner and I get on there site for inspiration. They are especially great during the holidays as well. If you are surfing the web some time, check out their site and tell me what you think. I have them on my favorites as I am on their site so often. More to follow.

Garage Storage Cabinets

Hey all. I was on the internet this evening and I came across the perfect site for any of you looking to increase the storage in your garages. Who isn't these days though as we all have so much stuff and no where to put it.
garage storage cabinets is a site that has all sorts of storage cabinets.I was on the site and I especially an impressed by the diamond design storage cabinets. I really like the design and it looks very sleek as well. My husband was equally impressed when I showed them to him. We are truely in need of garage storage and this site has so many designs to choose from as well. If you are in need of more storage as we are, then I strongly suggest you check out this site and I am sure that you will be equally impressed. Go clean up that garage.
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Stew

I made stew for dinner this evening. It was great. What I always do is make a roast the day before. With the leftover beef, add the gravy cooked carrots and some spaghetti sauce to some cooked onions and peppers and garlic. A little salt and pepper and you are done. Serve it with some home made bread and you will love it. Try it out and see for your self.

Diamond Plate Cabinets

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 as well.
diamond plate cabinets is an awesome site that sells all types of cabinets for your garage or perhaps basement. I have been in the market for a nice set of diamond plate cabinets for my husband for his birthday. He has wanted a set for our garage for the longest time. Well this is the site for them. They have an awesome selection and the prices are great as well. If you are in the market for garage cabinets as I am, look no further, I urge you to check out this site. You will not be disappointed.
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